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Total Michigan — 228 episodes

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Saginaw's Comeback Has a Coach: Eugene Seals of the Saginaw Chamber

2

Frankenmuth Aerial Park: Where Fear Doesn't Get the Last Word

3

Car Racing Chose Me: Will Sahutske on Speed, Family, and Never Giving Up

4

🙏🏼 One Michigan Woman's Fight for Kids With Cancer

5

The Man Bringing the Outdoors to 8 Mile in Detroit

6

The Soul of a Yooper Pasty

7

🙏🏼 A Special Mother's Day Tribute

8

🙏🏼 Neighbors Enabling Success Together: Saginaw's Heart Behind The NEST

9

Michigan's Greatest Treasure: Who's Protecting It?

10

Behind the Brass: Preserving Michigan's Firefighting Legacy

11

🙏🏼 The House That Became a Community: Homes Giving Hope

12

🙏🏼 When Calling Takes Flight: SMAT Aviation

13

2025 in Review: Caregiving, Calling, and the Cost of Love

14

Ionia’s Hometown Pub Story: Steele Street Brewing

15

🙏🏼 The Workplace That Transformed a Community: Tri-Star Trust

16

Sunshine, Sugar Comas, and Small-Town Coffee: Meet Annalia of Stomping Grounds

17

Michigan’s Chocolate with a Conscience: Grocer's Daughters Chocolate

18

Building Joy, One Scoop at a Time with Moomers Ice Cream

19

⚓️ USS Silversides: A Muskegon Maritime Marvel

20

🙏🏼 Faith, Horses, and Healing at Redemption Hill Ranch

21

Kayaking Soo Locks with Bird’s Eye Outfitters

22

Voted Best of the Best: Inside Vinomondo Winery

23

Xavier DeGroat on Autism, Advocacy, and Acceptance

24

🙏🏼 Nate Barnes: A Country Music Journey from Michigan to Billboard

25

Michigan's Rock and Roll Legends Museum: The Heart of Rock and Roll is still beatin'

26

Chasing Pastries, Not Paychecks: Inside Bay City’s Favorite Bakery

27

⚓︎ USS Edson: Preserving the Legacy of Service

28

Artisan Urban Bistro - Transforming a Community

29

Building a Place for Grace: Jenny Radler’s Mission to Help Special Needs Families

30

🙏🏼 Serving with Love: The Role of Eastside Soup Kitchen in Saginaw

31

The Story of Buddy’s Pizza: The Home of Detroit-Style Pizza

32

🙏🏼 Empowering Dreams: Terry Duperon and Duperon Education

33

Inspiration Beyond Walls: Exploring The Alden B Dow Home and Studio

34

Wilderness Trail Zoo: Creating Wild Wonders

35

🌸 Petals, Passion, and Perseverance: The Story of Smith’s Flowers & Gifts

36

Aster Midland: From Michelin to Michigan

37

The Glenn Meadow Experience: Peace, Serendipity, and Community

38

Raising a Glass in Michigan: The Three Blondes Brewing Story

39

🙏🏼 From Porch Pies to National Fame: The Sweetie-Licious Bakery Story

40

🙏🏼 Turning Challenges into Blessings: Ben Rogers and Ziebart in Bay City

41

Savoring Success: Cathy Howell's Culinary Tale in Sault Ste. Marie

42

Flint's Artistic Heartbeat: Inside Buckham Gallery

43

Chocolate and Conversation: The Story Behind Homemade Chocolates by Michelle

44

🙏🏼 From Napkin Sketch to Global Reach: The Freedom Wand Journey

45

🙏🏼 MOO-ville Magic: From Farm to Ice Cream Cone

46

The Last Level: Fenton's Game Bar Revolution

47

🙏🏼 The Mustard Seed: From Trauma to Triumph

48

🙏🏼 Behind the Brew: How Sozo Coffee Connects Cultures

49

Dog Grooming Success: Adria Shook's Journey to Business Ownership

50

Finding and Diving Shipwrecks: The Adventures of Tom Farnquist

51

From Military Service to Customer Service: Josh and Angela Fields

52

Baynes Apple Valley: Turning an Orchard Into an Experience

53

Michigan Made: The Legacy of Robinette’s Apple Haus and Winery

54

A Taste of History at Uncle John's Cider Mill

55

🙏🏼 Small Town, Big Impact: The Yooper Do-Gooders Story

56

From Garage to Global: The Journey of Amigo Mobility

57

🙏🏼 How a Youth Pastor Built a Frog Empire 🚀🐸

58

🙏🏼 From Desperation to Hope: How Leasa Androl is Transforming Autism Care

59

🙏🏼 How Faith and Flavor Shaped Delicious Sweets Bake Shop

60

Reinvent Your Future: Extraordinary Second Chapters

61

Inside Michigan’s Historic Lighthouses: Pointe Aux Barques Revealed

62

Kayaking Michigan’s Pictured Rocks: The Story Behind Paddling Michigan

63

From Student to CEO: The Morphite Boards Journey

64

From Autism to Entrepreneur: Jimmy Frank's Hot Dogs Inspiring Story

65

Inside Lawry's Pasties: Generations of Flavors

66

Unlocking Marquette's Hidden Trails With NTN Trails

67

Secrets of the Sea: Inside the Marquette Maritime Museum

68

Sailing the Shores: The Story of Aquastar Cruises

69

Sweet Success: Inside Patricia's Chocolates

70

Pigeon Hill Brewing: Crafting a Community with Michael Brower

71

Unveiling the Charm of Tiny Digs Lakeshore

72

Elevating Saginaw: The Legacy of the Memorial Cup with Jimmy Greene

73

🙏🏼 Saginaw Spirit: Hosting the 2024 Memorial Cup

74

From Little Caesars to Major Leagues: The Ilitch Family's Story of Entrepreneurial Spirit

75

Legacy of Flavor: Navarro's Mexican Restaurant with Mari Sierra

76

Sipping Stories: Adventures in Vinomondo

77

The Raven Cafe Revealed: The Heart of Port Huron

78

Breath of Transformation: The Happy Dog Yoga Journey

79

Lights, Edison, Action! Andrew Kercher on History, Community, and Barbie?

80

Masked Legends: The Legacy of Warwick Goalie Masks

81

From Pottery to Puzzles: The Story of Port Huron's Foundry

82

Fresher, Local, Better: The Maple Grille Story

83

🙏🏼 Religion or Relationship? An Insightful Discussion with Kathy Albee

84

🙏🏼 1 Eleven Leather: A Second Chance Success Story with Mirakle McGlown

85

Empowering Entrepreneurs: Brandee Cooke-Brown on Building 100K Ideas

86

🙏🏼 Mustard Seed: Transforming Lives from Homelessness to Hope

87

Cheese, Charcuterie and More: Exploring Aperitivo with Amy Ruis

88

Seafood's Charm in Grand Rapids: A Dive into Beacon Corner Bar's Success

89

Visions of the Past: Exploring Chippewa County with Bernie Arbic

90

Pickle Power: How Hausbeck Pickles Became a Major Player in the Fast Food Industry

91

Snow, Speed, and Memories: The I-500 Experience in Sault Ste Marie

92

Protection For Every Child: The Story Behind Wyatt's Law

93

Cakabakery: From Small Shop to the National Stage

94

Dare to Go Big with Casey Lowery at Applied Innovation

95

Know Your Ships - Boat Nerds Unite! With Roger LeLievre

96

A Journey into Personal Performance with Dr. Don Steele

97

🙏🏼 Freedom Wand: Stay-At-Home Mom Beats the Odds

98

The Wicked Sister in Sault Ste Marie

99

MSU Federal Credit Union - From Desk Drawer to Billions

100

🙏🏼 From Depression to National Pie Champion: Linda Hundt and Sweetie-Licious Bakery!

101

Michigan Chillers with Johnathan Rand

102

Erebus Haunted House - Michigan's Largest Haunted House!

103

Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun with Award-Winning Author Maria Dismondy

104

Yooperman Bar and Grill with Yoopergirl

105

Climbing the Financial Capital of the World with John Tuttle

106

Kewadin Casinos - the Destination for Michigan's UP

107

From Equations to Enology, the birth of bigLittle Wines

108

Visiting the Museum Ship Valley Camp in Sault Ste Marie

109

🥂 50 Years of Mawby Sparkling Wine!

110

World Class Experience with Blackstar Farms and Vineyard

111

Cultured Pop: Bougie Popcorn in Sault Ste Marie

112

Welcome to Michigan Paracon and Things That Go Bump in the Night!

113

Michigan's Coffee with Mike McFall of Biggby Coffee

114

Touring the Soo Locks with Captain Scott Labonte Famous Soo Locks

115

Getting Outside in Sault Ste Marie with Ken and Wilda Hopper

116

Welcome to Sault Ste Marie with Linda Hoath

117

Igniting Passion for the Future with Nancy Parker

118

Buddy's Pizza: Home of the Detroit Style Pizza with Wesley Pikula

119

🙏🏼 How to Turn Disadvantages into Advantages with Terry Duperon

120

Meet the CEO of Unstoppable with Jamal Robbins

121

Remembering Michigan's Fallen Heroes

122

Changing Lives of Families Affected by Autism with Leasa Androl

123

Impacting Thousands of People Through a Facebook Group with Dean O'Brien

124

🙏🏼 Turning a Hobby Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business with Josh Willard, Josh's Frogs

125

Tulip Time Festival is Here! With Gwen Auwerda

126

Showcasing Diversity in Holland's Festivals with Linda Hart of the Holland, Michigan CVB

127

Maintaining the Windmill Island Gardens with Matt Helmus

128

Welcome to Holland Michigan with Mayor Nathan Bocks

129

Bringing the World to Flint - Flint Institute of Arts with Tracee Glab

130

Getting Tourists to Come to Michigan with Dave Lorenz at Travel Michigan

131

Pop the Bubbly! Episode 100 is Here! So what the Future Holds For This Show?

132

Building Products and Relationships That Last with Jon Hall, Glastender Inc.

133

Michigan's Best Kept Secret - The Gilmore Car Museum with Ken Fischang

134

Caberfae Peaks with Pete Meyer - Making Skiing a Family Affordable Adventure

135

Using Stories to Bring Families Together with Abby Engel and Pet Angel Adoption

136

Revitalizing Downtown Flint with Greg Fiedler and the Greater Flint Arts Council

137

There Must Be A Better Way with Beth Thieme and Amigo Mobility International

138

Teaching Michigan History with Matt VanAcker, Michigan State Capitol Tours in Lansing

139

Kids Rule Now with Rhonda Alexia Webb

140

Dare to Be Different - Zehnder's SnowFest with John Shelton

141

Overcoming Adversity To Build A Thriving Family Business

142

Turning Family Traditions Into a Family Empire - Dorothy Zehnder, Bavarian Inn

143

The Call of Leadership is Ending?

144

Bringing World History And Art To Michigan with the Flint Institute of Art and Tracee Glab

145

Teaching Michigan's Rich History with the Michigan State Capitol Tours

146

Turning Flint Around with the Greater Flint Art Council and Greg Fiedler

147

The Young Entrepreneur with Kennedy Krieger owner of The Dig Cafe

148

Over 100 Years of a Proud Family Business with Kluck Nursery and Tyler Kluck

149

Temple Theater And Vision in Saginaw with Thor Rasmussen

150

A Halloween Ghost Investigation With UPPRS

151

Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum with Charlie Vallier, Sharing Your Passion With Others

152

🙏🏼 Overcoming Life's Obstacles with Terry Duperon from the Duperon Corporation

153

Drift in Bay City with Dave Dittenber

154

Helping Michigan Family Business with the Stevens Center

155

Celebrating Customer Loyalty at the Bavarian Inn Lodge with Jim Engel

156

Hot Air Ballooning with West Michigan Balloon Association

157

74: From Schoolteacher to CEO with Kathie Fuce-Hobohm from SPACE, Inc.

158

73: Doing a Property Wine Tasting with Andy Jacobson, Mari Vineyards

159

72: The Farm Restaurant: The Magic Behind Excellent Customer Service

160

71: More Good Wine & Bubbly with bigLITTLE wines and Mawby Sparkling

161

70: Living Life On Your Own Terms with Jim Doyon

162

69: Season 3 Announcement!

163

68: Mountain Town Station Restaurant & Brew Pub with Jim Holton

164

American Museum of Magic with Magician Jeffrey Alan

165

St Julian Wines with Nancie Oxley

166

Keweenaw Mountain Lodge with Mariah Summers

167

Dog Sledding in Michigan with Liza Dietzen

168

Cutting trails with the Michigan Snowmobile and ORV Association

169

Running through Sleeping Bear Dunes with Scott Tucker

170

Wine Tasting at Black Star Farms

171

Zehnders Snowfest for 2021 with John Shelton

172

Enjoying Michigan Snowsports with Mickey Macwilliams from MSIA

173

The Beautiful Detroit Public Library with Joanne Mondowney

174

Amy Zehnder Grossi on Assuming the Reigns at the Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn

175

Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Experience with Troy Thrash

176

Michigan Skiing at Nubs Nob with Ben Doornbos

177

The Real Seafood Company with Kevin Gudejko

178

Viewing Detroit Through History with Elana Rugh and the Detroit Historical Society

179

Cliff's Book Corner: Josh's Book

180

Midwest International Racing Association with Karl Schwartz

181

Michigan's Automobile Love Affair with the Gilmore Car Museum with Ken Fischang

182

Book Corner: Losing My Virginity

183

Capital City BBQ with Linh Lee

184

Detroit Zoological Society with Gerry VanAcker

185

Book Corner: The Four Agreements

186

The Beauty of Belle Isle in Detroit with Ron Olson

187

Book Corner: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

188

Saginaw County Castle Museum with Jonathan Webb

189

Detroit Lions Quarterback Eric Hipple

190

Upper Peninsula Paranormal Research Society with Brad Blair and Tim Ellis

191

Michigan's Haunted Lighthouses with Dianna Stampfler

192

Helping Students Create Meaningful Impact Businesses with Matt GIra

193

Managing Mackinac's Historical State Parks with Phil Porter

194

Leveraging the Power of Teams with Dave Dittenber

195

🙏🏼 Leadership through Service with Annette Rummel of the Go Great Convention and Visitor's Bureau

196

Frankenmuth Kayaking, Chocolate and Boats with Eric Fielbrandt

197

Cultivating Leaders with Al Zehnder of Zehnders of Frankenmuth

198

Key Defining Moments in Frankenmuth's History with Dan Haubenstricker

199

Fueling America's Breakfast with Star of the Mill's President Jim Howe

200

Prost! Frankenmuth's Very Different and Very Successful Wine Bar with Zak and Korina McClellan.

201

Walking in a Christmas Wonderland with Wayne Bronner of Frankenmuth

202

Honoring Michigan Heroes in the Military and Space Programs with John Ryder

203

Meet The Man Behind The Scenes of Getting Frankenmuth Open: Greg Rummel

204

🙏🏼 Transitioning in Difficult Times with Pastor Joseph Berkobien

205

The Importance of Personal and Business Values with Bill Zehnder

206

Building a Community of Leaders with Mayor Mary Anne Ackerman

207

Frankenmuth is Open For Business! With Jamie Furbush, President of the Convention and Visitor's Bureau

208

Creating Memories For Millions and Building a Family Business with Chris Shepler

209

Managing the City of Frankenmuth Infrastructure with Bridget Smith

210

Building a business with Etsy - Jodie Kielevski, BeeLovely Botanicals

211

Build a Business with Facebook Live - Kristi Turner

212

Levi Bringold - Get in Front of the Problem - Principal, St John in Frazer

213

Veronica Horn - Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce

214

Cliff Duvernois - Self Leadership; Leading in Uncertain Times.

215

Craig Goslin - Saginaw Spirit Hockey Club

216

Adam Barden, Owner True Value Frankenmuth and Vassar

217

Sean O'Keefe with Mari Vineyards - Making Great Wine

218

Leadership Through Service with Jeff Drozdowski

219

Travis Mills. Never Give Up. Never Quit.

220

Dave Lorenz - Michigan Economic Development Corporation

221

Sarah Kile - Michigan 211

222

Carter Kits - Helping First Responders Build Rapport with People with Special Needs

223

Enjoy Sparkling Wine - Mike Laing, Mawby Sparkling Wines

224

Making People Laugh with Melissa Hager, The Comedy Series

225

Frankenmuth School District - Adele Martin, Superintendent

226

Building a Legacy - Dorothy Zehnder and the Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn

227

Pet Angel Adoption & Rescue with Abby Engel

228

001: Origins of this Podcast - Why You Should Listen