Shop Talk

In this episode, Jay talks with Heather and Sadie from Uncle Buddy's Toy Stash in downtown Kalamazoo. They do a cool twist on Small Business Saturday. 

In this extra episode, Jay talks with Leslie from Community Homeworks about their programs and the Gingerbread House contest in Downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this episode, Jay talks with Deb and Erika from Sit and Stay Winery in Downtown Kalamazoo.They discuss everything going on with their family-run winery and its expansion. 

In this episode, Jay talks with Kaitlyn and Jessica from Velvet Daisy about their store opening on October 10th 2026, in Downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this episode, Jay talks with Angi Polderman, Director at Tye Chua Dance & President of Kalamazoo Ballet about their new capital campaign and new location in Downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this episode, Jay talks with Dan McAllister, the Operations Director from Glass Art Kalamazoo. Hear about their classes and a program called Journey Beads. 

In this episode Jay talks with Becky from Pop City Popcorn about new ways to get her popcorn. We have a downtown Kalamazoo construction update. Plenty of things to do in August and September in Kalamazoo. 

In this episode, Jay talks with Patti from Legacy Table Restaurant and Catering in downtown Kalamazoo.

In this episode, Jay talks with Phil Grimm from Climb Kalamazoo in Downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Heidi and John from the Alley Cat. A new bar in downtown Kalamazoo 

In this Episode, Jess and Jay talk with Becky from Pop City Popcorn in Downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this Episode, Jess and Jay talk with Joey from Coppers Doghouse and The Grazing Table in downtown Kalamazoo. Shop Talk featured in FeedSpot Top 90 Downtown Podcasts

In this Episode, Jess and Jay talk with Jess from Bee Joyful Shop in downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this Episode, Jess and Jay talk with Abby from MRC Industries about the retail store in downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Joey from Copper's Dog House in downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Amy from LFG Gaming Bar in downtown Kalamazoo.  Here is the link to her previous interview from last season.  https://omny.fm/shows/shoptalk/shoptalk-ep-3

In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Michelle from Salon Noir in downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Jenna from Selah Studios in downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this episode, Jess and Jay talk about all of the events happening in June in Downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Harry Phillips from MRC Industries in Kalamazoo. 

In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Karl from Beowoof Provisions for Pets in downtown Kalamazoo. 

We started Season 2 of ShopTalk in a new studio, and Jay's mic wasn't working, but he talked loud enough so everyone could hear him. Jess and Jay talk about a viral TikTok video and sustainable products at Bee Joyful Shop in downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Deb and Bob from Sit and Stay Winery in Downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Heather from Uncle Buddy's Toy Stash in downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Susan from MRC Industries in Kalamazoo. 

In this episode of ShopTalk Jess and Jay talk with Joe from Gazelle Sports in downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this episode, Jess and Jay talk with Kathleen from Spirit of Kalamazoo in downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this bonus episode, Jess and Jay dive into all of the events happening in Downtown Kalamazoo in the next few weeks. 

In this episode, Jess had a week! So Jay talks solo with Lauren from Colors & Cocktails in Downtown Kalamazoo.  

On this Episode of ShopTalk Jess and Jay talk with Tanya from Aroma Labs in downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this episode of ShopTalk Jess and Jay talk to Lana from Lana’s Boutique in downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this episode of ShopTalk Jess and Jay talk to Kim from The Xperience in downtown Kalamazoo. 

On this Extra edition of ShopTalk Jay and Jess talk to Randy and Mike from the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association about the organization and the Kalamazoo Blues Festival 

On this edition of ShopTalk Jay and Jess talk with Cherri and Ash from Cherri's Chocol'art in downtown Kalamazoo. 

In this extra episode of ShopTalk, Jay and Jess preview the summer festivals in Downtown Kalamazoo

On this edition of ShopTalk Jess and Jay talk with Joey from The Grazing Table in downtown Kalamazoo. 

On this edition of ShopTalk Jess and Jay talk with Becky from Pop City Popcorn in downtown Kalamazoo. 

This week on ShopTalk Jay and Jess talk to David from City Centre Market & Events. 

This week on ShopTalk Jay and Jess talk with Karen from Spice and Tea Merchants in Kalamazoo. 

This week on ShopTalk Jay and Jess talk with Tom from The Waiting Room. 

This week on ShopTalk Jay and Jess talk about Bee Joyful Shop in Downtown Kalamazoo. 

This week Jay and Jess talk with Amy from LFG Gaming Bar. 

This week on ShopTalk Jay Morris and Jess Thompson talk to Tom Holmer owner of Rocket Fizz in Downtown Kalamazoo. Tom tells us about why they decided to open a store in downtown Kalamazoo, and how the community reacted to their opening. Find out more about the store at https://www.rocketfizzkzoo.com/

Who is Jess and what does she do? 

What is the next event in Downtown Kalamazoo? 

Jay Morris and Jess Thompson talk about why they decided to do a podcast about the stories of the downtown Kalamazoo businesses. What is happening in Downtown Kalamazoo, and get ready for Clue in the Zoo March 9th.