Introducing the best worst podcast hosts Calvin Mattheis and Ryan Wilusz of The Scruffy Stuff podcast by Knox News. Knoxville News Sentinel
Is it just us, or does a cold beer always seem to taste better outside on a warm day?
Patios and rooftops are just a couple of Calvin Mattheis' favorite things, and Chris Weller of Let Us Drink Knoxville joined the show to share some great news for the podcast co-host: Two patios are gearing up on Gay Street.
Calvin and co-host Ryan Wilusz discussed Weller's collaboration on the patios as part of his work with Foraged Farms.Ryan visits the zoo on reopening day and celebrates Calvin's birthdayat a socially distanced party.
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The duo also discusses the completion of the Magnolia streetscape and a controversy shared on social media involving police and a Knoxville councilwoman.
Plus, a former intern is returning to helpKnox News better connect with our community. Isabel Lohman joins the show to share her plans and explain how you can help.
Stories discussed on the show:
Zoo Knoxville: So far, so good as zoo reopens with 'sparse' guests but more could be allowed
Homeless camp: Councilwoman Amelia Parker's encounter with police at a homeless camp left her 'shaking'
Magnolia Avenue: The 'sidewalks beckon' on Magnolia Avenue; the streetscape project is complete
Hotel Knoxville: Downtown hotel sold at auction after shutting down in March
"The Scruffy Stuff" co-hosts Ryan Wilusz, left, and Calvin Mattheis of Knox News have a grand ol' time at a "Real News" party.(Photo: Submitted NFS)
If you're joining us for the first time, "The Scruffy Stuff" is a podcast about "anything and everything under the Sunsphere."
That means all the news happening in and around downtown Knoxville, including business, music, beer, events and more.
Do you or a loved one suffer from FOMO? Then you may be entitled to "The Scruffy Stuff," hosted by urban life writerRyan Wiluszand visual journalistCalvin Mattheis.
You may have seen us around town Calvin with his runway figure and countless cameras and me, looking like an urban lumberjack with abeer (not on the clock, of course).
Given our positions as highlyesteemed journalists or so we've told ourselveswe are often the first to know what's going on around town. We bring it to you via stories, photos and videos at knoxnews.com.
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"The Scruffy Stuff" is thecherry on top, only better. It's an entire fruit salad of fun, facts and fun facts available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts.
Just search for "The Scruffy Stuff."
We'll release a new episode every Thursday for you to listen to while youre snacking on the sofa putting on that "Quarantine 15" or icing your carpet burn from all theliving room yoga.
If you have ideas or questions you want us to discuss, slide into our Instagram DMs@knoxscruffand@knoxvillephoto.
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