Exploring stuff and things in the Des Moines, Iowa area.
Videos 2024
Last Updated: 4/13/2025
Doing Des Moines was created in 2007 to be a video podcast covering Des Moines area businesses and activities. Find them on our new YouTube Channel, or view them here. Currently, the YouTube channel will feature vertical/phone versions of the videos as well as horizontal/TV versions. This may change once we know what folks want to watch.
January 6, 2024 – Video interview with Miguel of Douglas Cafe & Grill in Urbandale Iowa.
Episode 23 – Flynn Mansion Dinner
March 23, 2024 – Living History Farms historical dinner.
Episode 24 – Living History Farms Family Easter
March 30, 2024 – A visit to Living History Farms for their Family Easter (Urbandale Iowa).
Episode 25 – Sully Meat Market
April 11, 2024 – Video interview with Heather of Sully Meat Market in Ankeny Iowa.
Episode 26 – Furry Friends Refuge
June 16, 2024 – Video interview with Jordan of Furry Friends Refuge in West Des Moines Iowa.
Episode 27 – HartSmart Products
June 21, 2024 – Video interview with Brandon Hart of HartSmart Products in Urbandale Iowa.
Episode 28 – Puppet’s Confectionary at The Haunt
June 29, 2024 – Video interview with Puppet of The Haunt in Downtown Des Moines Iowa.
Episode 29 – Simon’s
October 18, 2024 – Video interview with Simon of Simon’s Restaurant in Des Moines, Iowa.
Episode 30 – Pelican Post
October 23, 2024 – Video interview with Mel of The Pelican Post Bar & Grille in West Des Moines, Iowa. (Sorry about the vertical video; I recorded this in the wrong mode.)
Episode 31 – Holiday Hullabaloo
December 6, 2024 – Video interview with Tracy White of Holiday Hullabaloo in Clive, Iowa.
Episode 32 – Kellie Markey
December 7, 2024 – Video interview with Kellie Markey of Dorothy’s House about their Holiday Hullabaloo fundraiser event.
Episode 33 – Main Street Cafe
December 7, 2024 – Video interview with Alex of Main Street Cafe & Bakery at Holiday Hullabaloo in Clive, Iowa.
Episode 34 – Outside Scoop
December 7, 2024 – Video interview with Andre of The Outside Scoop at Holiday Hullabaloo in Clive, Iowa.
Episode 35 – Serving Joy Coffee Co.
December 7 2024 – Video interview with Haley of Serving Joy Coffee Co. at Holiday Hullabaloo in Clive, IA.
Episode 36 – Iowa Lego Users Group
December 7, 2024 – Video interview with Mike Gonzales of Iowa LEGO Users Group at Holiday Hullabaloo in Clive, IA.
Episode 37 – VERO Health Center
December 7, 2024 – Video interview with Steve with VERO Health Center at Holiday Hullabaloo in Clive, IA.
Episode 38 – Holiday Hullabaloo Characters
December 15, 2024 – A look at some of the characters you can meet at Holiday Hullabaloo in Clive, IA… And their collectable cards. (Music by Suno)
Episode 39 – Jonathan May Magic
December 15, 2024 – Video interview with comedy magician Jonathan May at Holiday Hullabaloo in Clive, IA. www.jmaymagic.com
Episode 40 – Rainbow Ray
December 15, 2024 – Video interview with Judith Flores of Rainbow Ray Face Painting at Holiday Hullabaloo in Clive, IA.
Episode 41 – Noon Years Eve Info
December 15, 2024 – Video interview with Kellie Markey about Noon Years Eve at Holiday Hullabaloo in Clive, IA.
Episode 42 – Meadow Lane Treats
December 21, 2024 – Video interview with Brenda Schuster of Meadow Lane Treats home bakery in Ankeny at Holiday Hullabaloo in Clive, IA.
Episode 43 – Noon Years Eve
December 31, 2024 – The balloon drop at Noon Year’s Eve at Holiday Hullabaloo in Clive, IA.
