In this episode of Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Hayden Gray open the show by previewing the state championship matchups for Shelby (Div. IV), Hillsdale (Div. VII) and Olentangy Orange (Div. I).
Conrad and Gray then welcome in Shelby senior linebacker Sam Gwirtz. The quarterback of the Whippet defense, Gwirtz has helped lead Shelby to its first-ever state championship game. The Whippets will play Cleveland Glenville at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton this Friday at 10:30 a.m.

Gwirtz talks about Shelby's season as a whole, as well as what it will take to capture a Division IV state title on Friday. The senior also discusses his position change entering high school and how he regained his love for the sport between his sophomore and junior seasons.
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Intro and outro music is "Story of the Sunflower Samurai" by local artist Vaundoom. 

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In this episode of&nbsp;Inside the Lines, Curt Conrad and Hayden Gray open the show by previewing the state championship matchups for Shelby (Div. IV), Hillsdale (Div. VII) and Olentangy Orange (Div. I). Conrad and Gray then welcome in Shelby senior linebacker Sam Gwirtz. The quarterback of the Whippet defense, Gwirtz has helped lead Shelby to its first-ever state championship game. The Whippets will play Cleveland Glenville at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton this Friday at 10:30 a.m.
Gwirtz talks about Shelby's season as a whole, as well as what it will take to capture a Division IV state title on Friday. The senior also discusses his position change entering high school and how he regained his love for the sport between his sophomore and junior seasons. This episode is brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.grahamautomall.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.grahamautomall.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764882662941000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0WymbxhsEcypYVnwFgcowj">Graham Auto Mall</a>.&nbsp;
Intro and outro music is "Story of the Sunflower Samurai" by local artist&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/52JxoCe4O1yDhDV4Rm6Mom" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://open.spotify.com/album/52JxoCe4O1yDhDV4Rm6Mom&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764882662941000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2wcp0ntM0o2FJK0YWEr5Ni">Vaundoom</a>.&nbsp;
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Inside the Lines takes you beyond the scoreboard with in-depth conversations featuring standout athletes, coaches, and insiders. Hosted by Curt Conrad and Effie James, the show explores the stories, challenges, and moments that shape sports on and off the field.

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Episode 77 of News Man Weekly opens with a lively debrief of an absolutely chaotic football weekend -- high school playoffs in Canton, the Ohio State fallout and the usual round of NFL overreactions. From there, Carl launches into a full holiday-season meltdown, delivering a rant about being trapped in an office drowning in Christmas music. This week’s edition of “What’s Carl Watching?”, features his brutally honest review of The Abandons and a far more enthusiastic rundown of his Top 5 Westerns of all time.

In local news, Carl highlights major movement on the long-blighted West Park Shopping Center, which has finally transferred to a local buyer with hopes for brownfield-funded revitalization. He also recaps Mansfield’s latest Queen of Hearts winner -- a life-changing jackpot and a packed Brickyard celebration that brought a jolt of energy to downtown.

The episode’s guest is Kelsey Cunning, the organizer behind Mansfield’s successful effort to bring backyard chickens back to city limits. She joins the show to discuss how the campaign came together, what changed City Council’s minds this time around and what comes next before the ordinance officially takes effect in 2026.

Grab a cup of Relax, It’s Just Coffee and settle in for lucky episode number 77. 

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Intro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson.

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Episode 77 of&nbsp;News Man Weekly&nbsp;opens with a lively debrief of an absolutely chaotic football weekend -- high school playoffs in Canton, the Ohio State fallout and the usual round of NFL overreactions. From there, Carl launches into a full holiday-season meltdown, delivering a rant about being trapped in an office drowning in Christmas music. This week&rsquo;s edition of &ldquo;What&rsquo;s Carl Watching?&rdquo;, features his brutally honest review of&nbsp;The Abandons&nbsp;and a far more enthusiastic rundown of his Top 5 Westerns of all time.
In local news, Carl highlights major movement on the long-blighted West Park Shopping Center, which has finally transferred to a local buyer with hopes for brownfield-funded revitalization. He also recaps Mansfield&rsquo;s latest Queen of Hearts winner -- a life-changing jackpot and a packed Brickyard celebration that brought a jolt of energy to downtown.
The episode&rsquo;s guest is Kelsey Cunning, the organizer behind Mansfield&rsquo;s successful effort to bring backyard chickens back to city limits. She joins the show to discuss how the campaign came together, what changed City Council&rsquo;s minds this time around and what comes next before the ordinance officially takes effect in 2026.
Grab a cup of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.relaxitsjustcoffee.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.relaxitsjustcoffee.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765303361517000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Ul8LLmBHCDOSs4MjyilAX">Relax, It&rsquo;s Just Coffee</a>&nbsp;and settle in for lucky episode number 77.&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/11/18/and-a-child-shall-lead-them-9-year-old-girls-urge-mansfield-lawmakers-to-allow-backyard-chickens/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/11/18/and-a-child-shall-lead-them-9-year-old-girls-urge-mansfield-lawmakers-to-allow-backyard-chickens/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765303361517000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0tx-cwBGh53EPpzF9bVQL_">And a child shall lead them: 9-year-old girls urge Mansfield lawmakers to allow backyard chickens</a></li>
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Intro song credit: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/31PbqiNA0BZouNa9WHrl6H?si=F12DuHq3RtO33O7MPZvZDA" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://open.spotify.com/album/31PbqiNA0BZouNa9WHrl6H?si%3DF12DuHq3RtO33O7MPZvZDA&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765303361517000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3sGuayH6kYyXzZlRaHLUpR">Smoke And Drink</a>, by Luke Watson.
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