More Than Corn

Send a textThanksgiving playlist--check. Thanksgiving facts and trivia--check. If you're on the road, traveling to Grandma's house we hope you enjoy this fun Thanksgiving episode. We also hope everyone enjoys a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving with food, fun, family, and friends.#Thanksgiving #MidwestThanksgiving #ThanksgivingTravel #MidwestLife #MoreThanCornPodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textGrab your plate and get in line--it's family Thanksgiving potluck time! We're sharing our take on the essential components of a Midwestern family Thanksgiving gathering and explaining why it takes an extra hour, at least, to get out the door and get home. Whether you're a seasoned host or a nervous newbie, this episode is your hilarious guide to navigating the warm, slightly chaotic, and carb-loaded heart of American family tradition.#MidwestThanksgiving #MidwestFarmers #TurkeyDay #ThanksgivingFootball #MidwestLife #MidwestLiving #MoreThanCornPodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textFifty years ago, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald embarked on a routine round-trip voyage to deliver her cargo at Zug Island, Michigan. This trip, however, was anything but routine. The mighty and celebrated freighter vanished into the treacherous waters of Lake Superior, taking all 29 crew members with her. Join co-hosts Kim and Jack as they share their thoughts of that fateful night—and explore the enduring maritime mystery that has captivated the people of the Midwest. They discuss the infamous "Gales of November," the final chilling radio transmissions, and why this particular disaster became so quickly and powerfully immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's iconic ballad. November 10th will forever be a day of remembrance and reflection throughout the Midwest.We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textOn this week's episode, we expose the absolute fabrication that DST was ever a gift to agriculture, and reveal the real, antiquated origins of this twice-a-year trauma. Join us as we prove that this 'Sleep Stealer' is nothing more than a weird, jetlag-inducing relic that needs to be permanently retired before it forces us all to start eating dinner at 4:30 PM. Say goodbye to the clock change and hello to... well, a consistent bedtime!#DSTMyth #EndTheClockChange #SleepStealer #AntiquatedTime #TimeForChange #FarmersHateDST #MidwestLife #MidwestLiving #MidwestistheBest #MoreThanCornPodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textThis week it's all about our favorite hauntings and legends. From blue lights to lanterns in the fog, we're sharing some of our favorite local stories of the macabre and paranormal.#MidwestParanormal #HauntedHistory #OhioHistory #IndianaHistory #MidwestGhosts #HistoricalHauntings #MidwestLife #MidwestLivingWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textThe ultimate Great Lakes showdown is here! Is Superior really the greatest of the Great Lakes, or does Michigan secretly reign supreme? We settle the score with our official Great Lakes Power Rankings (by size, depth, and volume). Then, we'll uncover the fascinating origins of each lake's name—from the Ojibwe word for "large water" to the Iroquoian "long tail." Plus, hear about the bizarre Great Lakes mysteries and facts. If you love geography and cool facts, this episode is for you!#GreatLakesPowerRankings #LakeSuperior #LakeMichigan #LakeHuron #LakeErie #LakeOntario #FreshwaterFacts #MidwestLiving #MidwestLife #MoreThanCornPodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textSay goodbye to summer with a roar! Jack recounts his weekend adventure with friends, hitting the legendary Silver Lake Sand Dunes for some spectacular off-roading. Then, it was over to the beautiful neighboring harbor village of Pentwater, Michigan. Hear about the quieter side of the Michigan coast. #OutdoorAdventure #SilverLakeSandDunes #PentwaterMichigan #MichiganCoast #OffRoading #DuneLife #LateSummerVibes #MidwestLife #MoreThanCornPodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textYou can't just jump right into a corn maze. There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when choosing your corn maze experience. And we're here for you this week, breaking down the finer points of what makes a great maze.#MoreThanCornPodcast #Midwest #MidwestLife #CornMaze #MidwestHalloween #MidwestFallWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textDon't be fooled by the cool weather and fresh breezes that Mother Nature is teasing us with during "False Fall." We aren't, but we are knee-deep in "fall activities" like apple picking, enjoying fall festivals, and debating whether it's too early for a bonfire—spoiler alert: it's never too early! We're sharing all of our favorite fall activities.#MidwestFall #FalseFall #FallFun #MidwestLiving #AutumnVibes #PumpkinSpiceSeason #FallActivities #FlannelSeason #OhioFall #IllinoisFall #MichiganFall #IndianaFall #WisconsinFall #MinnesotaFallWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textThink the Michigan vs. Ohio State rivalry is just about football? Think again. This week we unearth the story of The Toledo War, a little-known border dispute that actually started the animosity. Discover how the near-bloodless conflict over a strip of land laid the groundwork for Big Ten football's greatest rivalry. #MichiganFootball #OhioStateFootball #TheGame #ToledoWar #CollegeRivalryWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textThis week we've got some state vs. state jabs and insults that explain a little bit about what drives some Midwestern state rivalries. It's powerful stuff!#StatePride #MidwestProblems #MidwestLife #MoreThanCornPodcast #OhioAlwaysWinsWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textIt's been talked about quite a bit, but the answer always seems to be very general--what makes FC Cincinnati soccer fans so passionate about their team? What makes them the BEST fans in the country? We think we've figured it out.#SoccerFans #OrangeandBlue #TheBailey #CincinnatiSoccer #Midwest #MoreThanCornPodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textYou betcha, we're talking accents! This episode celebrates the quirky charm and surprising variety of Midwestern speech. From the gentle drawl of Missouri to the distinctive accents in places like Cleveland and Detroit, we break down what makes each one unique.#midwestaccents #regionalaccents #midwestcharm #midwestlife #morethancornpodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textAfter 17 years underground, the Brood XIV cicadas are emerging across Southern Ohio, bringing their unique brand of buzzing and chaos. This week we're uncovering the quirky science and surprising impact of this massive cicada emergence.#BroodXIV #Cicadas2025 #OhioCicadas #SummerSymphony #CicadaMania #SummerSounds #MoreThanCornPodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textFrom pole position to qualifying controversies to picking our favorite drivers, we're going full throttle on our pre-500 episode.#RacePredictions #Indy500 #RaceWeekend #DriverPicks #Midwest #HoosierState #MoreThanCornPodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textCaptain Eddie Rickenbacker's life is what any good action/adventure story hopes to be. The difference is that it was all very real for Rickenbacker. With no more than a 7th grade education, Rickenbacker led an amazing life in automotive engineering, auto racing, military service, businessman, government liaison, and airline executive. How does one person fit all of that into their life? We're going to try to break it all down for you. It's a truly amazing story.#MidwesternMaverick #EddieRickenbacker #IMSHistory #FastEddie #CaptainEddie #AceofAces #Midwest #MidwestLiving #MoreThanCornPodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textThink the Indianapolis 500 is just a race? Think again! This week we explore the remarkable technological advancements born from the intense competition of Indy race cars that have had a profound impact on the design and functionality of passenger vehicles. We're sharing specific examples of how cutting-edge engineering for the track translated into the performance, efficiency, and safety we often take for granted in our own cars. #Indy500Innovations #AutomotiveEngineering #CarTechnology #RacingHeritage #Midwest #MidwestInnovators #MidwestistheBest #MoreThanCornPodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textThere's a lot going on this week--Indy 500 Test Week, racing toward graduation, and surviving the windiest spring in decades. But this week, we're taking on this notion of being "flyover states" and everything that comes with it.#flyoverstates #beyondflyover #midwest #midwestliving #themidwestisthebest #morethancornpodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a text**After discovering very strange and bad editing we went back to fix the problem. This edit should be better. Thanks for hanging in here with us. We hope you enjoy the episode. This week we're taking a look at some of our favorite iconic comic strips and cartoonists, who you may or may not know are Midwesterners. From kite eating trees to shoveling snow to the teenager/parent relationship, these comic strips are universally known and loved. #MidwesternHumor #ClassicComics #MidwesternLife #MidwestistheBest #MoreThanCornPodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textSome say "impending doom; we say "time for the show." Don't run to the basement or inner most part of your dwelling just yet. It's time to set up the lawn chairs and crack open a soda/pop (see what we did there). We're talking about, quite possibly, our most baffling Midwestern behavior--Porch/Garage Storm Chasing, where we track the storm with a critical eye and say things like, "looks like tornado weather."#midwestweather #tornadoseason #tornadoalley #midwestliving #looksliketornadoweather #notafraidjustmidwestern #porchchasers #themidwestisthebest #morethancornpodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textWe took a break and traded our late-winter Midwestern weather for sunshine, alligators, and snook. But we're back. This week we've got the good, the wild, and the weird from our times in the Sunshine State. We'll also catch up on our March Madness brackets, games, and who we'd like to see win the tournament.#PodcastReturn #MoreThanCornPodcast #MidwestLiving #MidwestLife #MidwestistheBest #SunshineState #FloridaVacay #Pickleball #MarchMadness #SweetSixteenBasketball #BigTenBasketballWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textWhile other states may claim basketball prominence, Indiana's deep-rooted culture, "Hoosier Hysteria," and legendary high school and college tournaments solidify its position as the true epicenter of American basketball. Discover why Indiana's passion for the game surpasses all others.#HoosierHysteria #HomeofBasketball #TrueBasketballState #IndianaHighSchoolBasketball #BigTenBasketball #InthePaint #PaintCrew #Midwestliving #MidewestistheBest #MoreThanCornPodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textGet ready for a hilarious exploration of Ohio and Nebraska's statehood, filled with interesting history, fun trivia, and the most ridiculous laws these states have to offer. **Correction: Ohio became a state in 1803, not 1804.#buckeyes #cornhuskers #ohio #nebraska #midwest #midwestliving #midwestisthebest #morethancornpodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textEver wonder why hot dogs and baseball go together like, well, mustard and relish? We trace the delicious history of stadium snacks back to one man: Harry M. Stevens. This week, we bite into the story of how he turned a simple sausage into a game day essential. #hotdog #gameday #nilesohio #gamedayfood #midwest #midwestliving # midwestisthebest #morethancornpodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textWe did all that work on cryptids from around the Midwest and missed one of the biggest--figuratively and literally. This week we're learning all we can about the Lake Erie Monster. #LakeErie #Bessie #LakeErieMonster #MonsterSightings #Podcast #Funny #Midwest #MidwestLiving #Midwestisthebest #MoreThanCornPodcastWe love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textDoes it get any better than growing up in the Midwest? Some say, yes; some say, no. But since we grew up in the Midwest we're pretty biased. So, we're breaking it down and sharing some of our favorite things about growing up in the Midwest.We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textCincinnati-style chili is not chili; it's a way of life. Join us as we unravel the enigma of this spicy spaghetti, chili, and cheese creation as well as why it's so passionately loved and, equally, passionately hated. We'll also give you the do's and don'ts on how to eat it.We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textThis week we're giving our review of the first major winter storm to hit our area. Also, Jack headed back to Cleveland with friends in pursuit of more Steelhead Trout--did everyone survive without getting frostbite?We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textWhat do we do for New Year's? Well, we're gonna tell you. We'll also share our New Year's resolutions and a look back at our favorite episodes from 2024.We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textMerry Christmas from all of us at More Than Corn! This week we're sharing some of our Midwestern Christmas traditions as well as some of our Christmas favorites. We hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful holiday season!We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textIs there anything better than the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the house? Join us as we celebrate the region's favorite flavors and the cozy comforting side of the Midwest, one cookie at a time.We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textThere are a lot of opinions out there on what makes "the ultimate" Midwestern Thanksgiving menu--we're breaking that down as well as testing our Thanksgiving trivia knowledge.We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textIt isn't just our unique charm and hospitality that sets up apart in this vast and wonderful country. We say "ope" and debate soda vs. pop, but there are so many more signs that you very well may be talking to a native Midwesterner. We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textWe are continuing our ghostly tour of the Midwest. This week, we try to find out what really happened at the Captain Bailey House in Brownville, Nebraska, that left the spirits uneasy. Then, we explore Hollenberg Station, near Hanover, Kansas, that may very well still be home to some very daring souls. And stay until the end--we learn some interesting facts about harvesting corn and the dynamic intersection of science, technology, and agriculture that is agricultural engineering. **This episode contains themes of death.We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textPrepare to be spooked as we explore the haunted histories of Fort Abraham Lincoln in North Dakota and Deadwood, South Dakota. We're sharing the history and reported accounts of ghostly apparitions, unexplained noises, and chilling encounters that have captivated visitors and locals alike. Uncover the dark secrets that may still haunt these historic Midwestern sites. WARNING: Some content may not be suitable for children. Death and violence themes are part of this episode.We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textThere seems to be quite a bit being published right now about the best small towns in America and the Midwest. It's time we find out if our towns are charming surprises or total snoozefests. We're digging through the criteria, information, and opinions, trying to sort it all out. We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textThere are two suspension bridges in the United States that are bonded together. The one is very well known and the other, that is not-so-well-known, played an important role in the building of the other. And that lesser known bridge is right here in the Midwest. This week, we're looking at the history that links these two bridges together forever. We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a text From "ope" to "jeet" this week we are testing our knowledge of how many Midwestern-centric vocabulary words we know. Join us for our fun and challenging quiz to see how well you know your regional slang. We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textWe're back, and we missed you! We've been busy over these last several weeks of summer, and we know you have too. But now that things are quieting down and getting back into that school schedule kind of groove, we are ready to share new episodes with you about our fantastic Midwestern region.This week, though, join us as we catch you up on what we've been doing with our time. It's our summer season round up.We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textWe love a good 4th of July celebration with family, friends, food, and FIREWORKS! We also like trivia. We've got some Declaration of Independence trivia for you this week as we look forward to all the celebrations.We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textHave you ever wondered where the nicknames "The Show Me State" or "The Hoosier State" came from? We're dusting off our state history books this week as we research the fascinating history behind Midwestern state names and nicknames. We'll uncover the cultural influences, geographical references, and hidden gems that make these names so interesting. We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textWe recently went on a tour of Cincinnati's treasured and much loved Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Join us as we share what we learned about this historically German neighborhood, its beer brewing legacy, and the interesting facts and "firsts" that happened right here in our own backyard. We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textThis week we're ditching the airplane peanuts to explore why strapping ourselves into our cars for hours on end is a cherished Midwestern tradition. Grab your favorite road trip drink and snack and join us as we celebrate the hilarious and heartwarming reasons why strapping ourselves into a car for hours on end is a cherished Midwestern tradition. We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a text We're casting our nets wide into the murky waters of the "Walleye Capital of the World." Will we reel in the whopper and clear winner, or is it all one big fish tale? Join us as we wade into the competition. We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textWith the busy Memorial Day weekend, we decided this week's episode would be completely unscripted. Working from a couple of articles from Only in Your State, we look at some tale-tell signs that characterize where we grew up, and we see if one of us is truly more Hoosier and the other more Buckeye. And plot twist--pancakes are involved.We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a text It's a great time of year! The Indianapolis 500 is just around the corner (see what we did there), and this week's episode it dedicated to race day traditions before and after those 500 miles are completed. From the drivers' command to the drinking of the milk, we breakdown all of the race day customs. We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textForget the Bermuda Triangle! The Great Lakes hold their own mysteries. This week we're headed to Lake Michigan--a hotspot of shipwrecks, UFO sightings, and bizarre disappearances. We'll look at the lore and theories behind these mysterious tales.We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textHave you ever wondered what's lurking in the cornfields, forests, and lakes of the Midwest. We're on another tour this week but this time it's in search of the 12 creepy Midwestern cryptids. Join us as we explore the myths, legends, and sightings that keep these creatures alive in Midwestern lore. We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textForget the interstate, for this week's episode, we're taking a back roads adventure through the American heartland. We'll be stopping at roadside attractions so unusual they're unforgettable. And if you're looking for Paul Bunyan, we've got you covered. So, buckle up and get ready for a tour of the Midwest's most unexpected treasures. We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

Send a textThis week's total solar eclipse passed through several Midwestern states. People traveled far and wide to take in this rare experience. And it could just be that the foundation of our fascination with all things astronomical got it's start in Cincinnati with the Cincinnati Observatory. Join us as we take a look at this incredible Midwestern hidden gem. We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.Visit us at our website at www.morethancornpodcast.com You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.