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The Kokomo Post Tries - Candle Making With Wise Choice Products

Welcome back to another episode of The Kokomo Post Tries, partnered with Gravity Trampoline Park Kokomo, where we search all of Kokomo to find new, interesting and unforgettable experiences -- and invite you along as we try them out.

Today, we meet up with Jaimy from Wise Choice Products, and she walks Pam and Erin through her make-and-take candle-making workshop. This innovative experience will be offered on May 7 at Sun King Kokomo, in partnership with June Daisy Blooms -- so mark your calendars for the chance to experience this one yourself.

As always, thanks to our partners at Gravity for making this series possible! Where should we go next? Let us know in the comments below!

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Kokomo Bobkast - A new season begins!

On this week's episode, we to the Bobkast! This is a new weekly show that we will be doing with the staff and team from the Kokomo Bobkats! We will be covering all the news from the games as well as introducing you to the team to get to know them on a more personal level.

In this week's episode, we sit down with Coach Cliff and Assistant Coach Terrance to talk about what's been going during the off-season and what we can expect for season two. Spoiler alert: Cliff says to get the parade ready because they are bringing home a championship!

Enjoy, Kokomo! #LetsGoBobkats

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The Mayor Tyler Moore Show - Episode 33

Welcome back to another episode of the Mayor Tyler Moore Show, partnered with @Walls Mattress & Furniture, where we are joined by Mayor Tyler Moore to take an in-depth look at the issues and events in Kokomo today.

Tune in this week to hear about:

This spring-style weather.

-A new personality on the show -- with her own producer cam!

-Potholes, potholes, potholes (call 765-456-7454 to report the Grand Canyon of potholes that may or may not be on your street).

-The return of the @Kokomo BobKats

-The kickoff of the Kokomo Post's Pizza Throwdown

Stick around for the @Lexi's Drink Barn Ask the Mayor segment to hear about:

-The dredging of the Wildcat Creek

As always, if you have a question for the Ask the Mayor segment, feel free to leave it here OR email us at erin@thekokomopost.com.

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First Thursday, First Friday and Fired arts - The Local Buzz

Welcome to this week's episode of The Local Buzz partnered with Posh Salon and Day Spa, where we debunk the myth that there's nothing going on in Kokomo. If you're bored this week, Kokomo, that's on you. Check out events this week from:

Black Wax Cafe

Indiana Music Garage

First Friday Kokomo

Kokomo Alehouse

The Coterie

Fired Arts Studio

Gravity Trampoline Park Kokomo

PF Hendricks & Company

Marble The Steakhouse

As always, special thanks to Posh for making this series possible.

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The Kokomo Post Tries - MO Joe Coffee House

Welcome back to another episode of The Kokomo Post Tries, partnered with Gravity Trampoline Park Kokomo. This week, we head out to a downtown icon to meet the new owners and sip on specialty drinks at MO Joe Coffee House. Come along with us as we take a peek at the newly renovated space and sample some of this downtown coffee shop's tastiest beverages.

As always, big thanks to our friends at Gravity for partnering with us to make this series, highlighting all the incredible places and experiences in our community, to life.

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Rap Battles, Ghost Hunts and Live Theater - The Local Buzz

Welcome back to another episode of The Local Buzz, partnered with Posh Salon and Day Spa, where we debunk the myth that there's nothing going on in Kokomo. If you're bored this week, Kokomo, that's on you. Check out events this week from:

The Kokomo Country Palace

The Coterie

American Dream Hi Fi

Don Pancho's Mexican Bar & Grill

The Davies House

Kokomo Civic Theatre

Etta's Gooey Goodies

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The Kokomo Post Mini Tries - White Castle

Welcome back to another episode of The Kokomo Post Mini Tries, where we try out some of the most interesting bites from around town. Today is an odd one, we're trying out the new sloppy joe sliders from White Castle. Stay tuned to see what Pam and Erin think of this questionable meal choice.

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The Kokomo Post Tries - Facial Yoga with Lea Sports and Therapeutic Massage

You've heard of goat yoga and beer yoga, but have you heard of face yoga? That's right, we're doing yoga for your face in this week's episode of The Kokomo Post Tries partnered with Gravity Trampoline Park Kokomo

Erin and Pam meet up with Molly Lea from Lea Sports and Therapeutic Massage to learn all about this fascinating form of facial exercise. Come along as we stretch, flex, and bend our faces to restore some youthful glow. Who knows, maybe you will learn a move or two as well.

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The Mayor Tyler Moore Show - Episode 32

Welcome back to another episode of The Mayor Tyler Moore Show, partnered with Walls Furniture & Mattress, where we sit down with Kokomo's head honcho to find out what's ahead for the City of Firsts. Tune in this week to hear about:

- The proper pronunciation of "The Bengals"

- The mayor's take on the Super Bowl -- the food, the game, the entertainment

- Three new hires in the Kokomo Fire Department

- The sale of the old city building -- and ideas for the redevelopment of the historic space.

- The closing of the downtown Subway location

Stick around for the Lexi's Drink Barn Ask the Mayor segment, where MTM answers your questions directly. This week, you can hear:

- A Burlington Coat Factory update

- Thoughts on new playground equipment for the city

- The mayor's podcast list. (Spoiler: it's a short list.)

- Why the county chose to say in a yellow travel advisory during the storm.

As always, if you have questions for the Ask the Mayor segment, leave them in a comment below OR email them to erin@thekokomopost.com.

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The Kokomo Post Mini Tries - Cone Palace Valentine's Day Treats

Welcome back to another episode of The Kokomo Post Mini Tries, where we take a quick bite from something new or different in town. This week, we stop by the iconic Cone Palace to check out the latest Valentine's Day arctic swirls. Come along as Heidi and Bree do the hard, hard work of eating ice cream in the cold.

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The Kokomo Post Tries - Surprise Tattoos

Would you let a carnival game decide your next tattoo? That's just what two members of our team did on the latest episode of The Kokomo Post Tries, partnered with Gravity Trampoline Park Kokomo.

Wes and Heidi spent time with Austin and Adam from Relentless Tattoos, located inside Barlow's Barbershop, this week and tried their hand at the duck shooting game. Just $50 gets you entry to this midway-style game -- and your score allows you to pick a surprise tattoo from the wall in the shop. Looking for a memorable Valentine's date? This could be it.

Come along as Heidi gets her seventh tattoo and Wes gets his first in this unforgettable episode of Tries.

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Date Night, Live Music, Murder Mystery - The Local Buzz

Welcome back to another episode of The Local Buzz, partnered with Posh Salon and Day Spa, where we debunk the myth that there's nothing going on in Kokomo. If you're bored this week, Kokomo, that's on you. Check out events this week from:

Elite Banquet & Conference Center

The Palette Room at Solstice Art Gallery

The English Rose Cafe & Tea Room, LLC.

Fired Arts Studio

The Coterie

The Elbow Room Kokomo In.

The ZONE

Sun King Kokomo

Don't forget to say thanks to our partner, Posh, for making this series possible!

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The Kokomo Post Mini Tries - Birthday Oreos

Welcome back to another episode of The Kokomo Post Mini Tries, where we take a quick taste of something you can get right here in Kokomo. Because snow days bring out the best in snack food, Bree and Heidi decided to give the 110th Birthday Oreos a try, Watch along to see what they thought.

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The Kokomo Post Tries - 30-day CrossFit Challenge Pt. 2

Welcome back to the conclusion of a special two-part episode of The Kokomo Post Tries, partnered with Gravity Trampoline Park Kokomo. In this series, Pam and Erin signed on to train like CrossFit athletes for 30 days -- including 5-6 workouts per week, thoughtful counting of macronutrients, and getting adequate rest. If you missed last week's episode, you can check it out here: https://www.thekokomopost.com/all-vid...

In this week's episode, we see the changes in their overall body composition from a month of hard work with CrossFit Kokomo -- and hear their final thoughts about this challenge. Big thanks to CFK for hosting them for this video.

As always, thank you to Gravity Trampoline Park, for their partnership in this video series. Their support allows us to create videos like this -- where we highlight incredible opportunities right here in Kokomo. If you're looking for something unique and active to do with your family, make it Gravity Trampoline Park.

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Line Dancing, Live music and Lanterns - The Local Buzz

Welcome back to this week's episode of The Local Buzz partnered with Posh Salon and Day Spa. On The Local Buzz, we debunk the myth that there is nothing going on in Kokomo. If you're bored this weekend, we're sorry but it's entirely your fault.

Check out the events this weekend from:

Coopers Pub

Fired Arts Studio

The Coterie

Hi-Mark Restaurant and Lounge

Heritage Lanes

As always, special thanks to Posh for making this series possible.

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The Mayor Tyler Moore Show - Episode 30

Welcome back to another episode of "The Mayor Tyler Moore Show," partnered with Walls Furniture & Mattress, where we sit down with Kokomo's head honcho to learn more about our community and its future. This week, MTM and Drew sit down in a new studio and talk about:

-Cooper's Pub grand opening

-the impending snowpocalypse, including how the city decides where to plow and the mayor's snow snack must-haves.

-the NFL playoffs.

Stick around to hear the Lexi's Drink Barn Ask the Mayor segment, where MTM answers questions directly from our audience. Tune in this week to hear about:

-The mayor's thoughts on the Business Personal Property Tax.

-Whether noodles belong in chili

-A potential We Care Park monument

-New projects for the city's parks department

-An update on a historical building in Kokomo.

As always, thanks to our partners for making this series possible. If you have questions for the Ask the Mayor segment, ask them here or drop us a line at erin@thekokomopost.com.

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The Kokomo Post Tries - 30-day CrossFit Challenge

Welcome back to a very special episode of The Kokomo Post Tries, partnered with Gravity Trampoline Park Kokomo. This week, we try something entirely new at the Kokomo Post -- our first challenge video, where our team experiences something for a longer period of time and brings you along for the journey.

This week, Pam and Erin set out on a journey with CrossFit Kokomo where they train alongside CrossFit athletes for 30 days and stick to a regimen of clean eating and nutrition to see what happens, both inside the gym and out. This video covers the first two weeks of their time with CrossFit, so be sure to tune in next week at 6:30 p.m. Thursday to see the conclusion of this series.

As always, a big thanks to our friends at Gravity Trampoline Park, another incredible way to stay active and moving in Kokomo. This partnership makes videos like this -- as well as gravity-defying trampoline experiences -- possible.

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Fundraisers, Live Shows and Workshops - The Local Buzz

Welcome back to another episode of the Local Buzz, partnered with Posh Salon Spa and Boutique, where we give you a quick list of the best things going on in Kokomo this weekend because if you're bored, you have no one to blame but yourself.

Check out events this week from:

Bona Vista Programs

The Palette Room at Solstice Art Gallery

Kokomo Alehouse

The Kokomo Country Palace

The Coterie

American Dream Hi Fi

MO Joe Coffee House

As always, a giant thank you to Posh for partnering with us to make content like this possible. If you're looking for highly educated, knowledgable hairstylists, massage therapists, aestheticians, and more, consider Posh for all of your self-care needs.

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The Kokomo Post Mini Tries - Barker's B&K

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Kokomo Post Mini Tries partnered with Aurora Financial Strategies.

In this week's episode we are checking out the Kokomo classic Barker's B & K. Barker's has just opened up for the season, and we are here to try out some of their famous cornbread nuggets and mini elephant ears. Stick around to see what Erin and Pam think!

Barker's B & K is located at 1100 E Markland Ave, Kokomo, IN 46901.

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