The Weekend Show
Rise & Grind Weekend Show | Sat April 4 2026 | James Starks
This week on the Rise & Grind Weekend Show, we sit down with Toledo native James Starks for an inspiring conversation about perseverance, purpose, and pivoting through life’s challenges.
From his early days at St. Francis de Sales High School, to becoming an All-American at Capital University, James shares what it took to elevate his game both on and off the field. He also reflects on earning his Master’s degree from Kent State University while continuing to chase greatness.
James opens up about achieving his NFL dream by signing with the Cincinnati Bengals—and the adversity he faced after a career-altering injury. But his story doesn’t stop there.
Transitioning from football to broadcasting, James found a new calling and brought his talents back home to Toledo, where he served the community for 5 years through 13abc.
This episode is packed with motivation, real talk about setbacks, and a powerful reminder that your journey doesn’t end when plans change—it evolves.
🎙️ Tap in, get inspired, and keep grinding.
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Your favorite cousins from The Weekend Grind returned to bring you the latest news in the city and beyond!
The Weekend Grind crew returned this past weekend to catch you up on the latest that is happening in the 419 and beyond! Check out the full episode!
Local entrepreneur Nolan Bukowski, owner of NB Landscaping LLC, recently joined The Weekend Grind to discuss his journey into entrepreneurship and the work behind building his growing landscaping business.
Based in Toledo, NB Landscaping provides residential and commercial property maintenance services throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The company offers lawn care, landscaping, mulching, seasonal cleanups, tree and shrub trimming, pressure washing, snow removal, and other services designed to keep properties looking their best year-round.
During his conversation on The Weekend Grind, Bukowski shared insight into being a business owner, stepping out on faith, hustling and grinding while making sacrifices and the lessons that he’s learned along the way.
To learn more about Nolan and NB Landscaping, check out his full interview on The Weekend Grind.
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