The MI Playground Podcast

Nick is joined by his brother Travis to talk Esports. While we are at home, gaming is a way to stay in contact with friends and provide hours of entertainment. Esports are huge and its something that even a casual fan can get into.

Today Nick and Andy reminisce about their favorite U.P. road trips. It sounds like they both are looking forward to being able to travel safely.

Andy and Nick take a different kind of Michigan Trip today. A trip down memory lane. They discuss their college beach town experiences, favorite coffee, and the best music for road trips.

Nick and Andy discuss the history of Michigan Lighthouses starting with Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in Michigan. Then they conversation turns towards the Michigan Capital Building. They take turns Proposing new laws that would make their travels easier.

Andy and Nick go through their Michigan Winter Bucket List. They cover everything from Snowshoeing to wet socks.

Andy and Nick got an all access look at the 2020 I-500 the longest ice oval Snowmobile race in the world.  They got access to in field pits,  Partied with the campers, and were on the track for the victory celebration.   TLDL: Here is the 4:00 video recap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVZOimBab74

Andy and Nick Relive their trip to the Brighton/Howell Michigan area. Their trip included a stop at Aberrant Ales, Kensington Metropark, Downtown Brighton and a few more hidden gems. In the second half of the podcast we get to know Nick better as he dreams about his home on the road.

Andy and Nick recap their stand up paddle trip down the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan. To get to know Andy better, Andy answers questions from Nick on the spot. 

 Andy and Nick discuss the best parts of Sleeping Bear Dunes. They go into detail about Pierce Stocking Drive, Old Baldy Dunes, and other area features. One of their toughest challenges while filming is water and sand. They shed some light on their favorite action cameras and how they use them.

Andy and Nick paddled the Ludington State Park Canoe trail. The trail passes throught Lost Lake, Hamlin Lake, The Big Sable River, and ends on the beach of Lake Michigan. In the second half of their chat (9:25) they cover the differences between inflatable and fiberglass paddle boards.

In the pilot episode of the Mi Playground Podcast Nick and Andy thought it was fitting to take a road trip to their home town of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan.