Podcasts about Bay City

Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Substack. Our interview with That Mexican OT is for the country boys. That Mexican OT—rapper whose new album Recess is out August 22nd—smoked a joint outside of our office   before spitting bars on yo-yos, chancletas, his collection of grillz and friendship with the legendary Johnny Dang, the surprising lack of creativity in rap nowadays but thankfully it was instilled in him at a young age, his favorite Texas rappers and why his home state is always a culture leader, exotic cowboy boots, he's a big god guy, cowboys vs. country boys, his cars are like his children, just because you're peaceful doesn't mean you're harmless, fear-inducing psychedelic trips, freestyle battle rapping grown men as a child as a party trick for his father, clarifying that onion in his pocket, a bunch of hometown talk because Lawrence has also been to Bay City and is technically family, what it's like stepping into a bullring, his love for women, his nostalgic new music and much more on That Mexican OT's interview with The Only Podcast That Matters™.

Today's poem shows us a teacher wrestling with the notion of “graduation.” Happy reading.Bill Knott was born on February 17, 1940, in Carson City, Michigan. When he was seven years old, his mother died in childbirth, and his father passed away three years later. He grew up in an orphanage in Mooseheart, Illinois, and on an uncle's farm. In the late 1950s, he joined the U.S. Army and, after serving his full enlistment, was honorably discharged in 1960.In the early 1960s, Knott moved to Chicago, where he worked as a hospital orderly. There, he became involved in the poetry scene and worked with John Logan, Paul Carroll, Charles Simic, and other poets. He published his first book, The Naomi Poems, Book One: Corpse and Beans (Big Table, 1968), under the pseudonym Saint Geraurd in 1968. He also published Nights of Naomi (Barn Dream Press, 1971) and Auto-necrophilia (Big Table, 1971) under the same name.Knott went on to publish several poetry collections under his own name, including I Am Flying into Myself: Selected Poems, 1960–2014 (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2017), edited by Thomas Lux; Laugh at the End of the World: Collected Comic Poems 1969–1999 (BOA Editions, 2000); Becos (Random House, 1983); and Love Poems to Myself (Barn Dream Press, 1974). He also self-published many books and posted all of his poems online, where they could be read for free.Of his work, Lux writes, “As dense as some of his poems can be, they rarely defeat comprehensibility. Some are so lucid and straightforward, they are like a punch in the gut, or one's first great kiss…. His intense focus on every syllable, and the sound of every syllable in relation to nearby sounds, is so skilled that the poems often seem casual: Art hides art.”Knott taught at Emerson College for over twenty-five years. He received the Iowa Poetry Prize, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, among other honors and awards. He died on March 12, 2014, in Bay City, Michigan.-bio via Academy of American Poets This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

After 6 months, and voting on over 350 songs, we came to our final podcast discussion on Scotland's 30 Greatest Songs. Our friends on Twitter/X had already decided that Nothing Ever Happens by Del Amitri was the No 1 song - our podcast panel had the chance to debate this, and indeed the full top 10 that was voted in. Suffice to say, they weren't in agreement! We also managed to chat about tin hats, Anchorman & punching Danny Wilson ( no, really). And, we also had an offer from Colin to sing at Donna's wedding ( and a quick song rendition from Colin too) More importantly, our panel & friends got the chance to put together an alternative Top 10 ( which in turn generated a new number 1) Its been so much fun doing this series, and big thanks to Caroline, Donna & Colin for helping us sign this one off.( and for putting up with a couple of Zoom gremlins) We did chat about possible topics for our next podcast series, however thats all for another day...Until next time, enjoy and stay safe.

We have a special guest!! Jill's son LeRoy joins Judi and Jill this week to show the photo and video evidence they caught during their investigation and the Haunted Masonic Temple in Bay City, MI

A Detroit nonprofit called Make Food Not Waste has an initiative to cut Michigan's food waste in half by 2030. There's a Give a Scrap Food Scrap Pickup Service available in Bay City, Saginaw and Birch Run. May 31 is the date for a Scrap Tire Drive put on by Bay County Mosquito Control. For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/

May 6, 2025 ~ Rich Fenner, Chairman & CEO, State Park Manager, Bay City State Park joins Paul W Smith on the Pure Michigan Tour.

Artificial intelligence is putting pressure on the Great Lakes. Bay City's sister city has committed to protecting Lake Huron. A new program will award millions of dollars in grants to projects that help meet goals of a state Healthy Climate Plan. For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/

Gary Johnson, a lifelong educator and music historian, is the founder of the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame and the curator of a stunning exhibit at the Historical Museum of Bay County. From teaching Michigan's first junior high rock history class to curating world-class displays, Gary's passion for rock and roll has inspired generations.Key Topics Discussed:The founding and evolution of the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of FameIconic Michigan artists featured in the Hall of Fame, from Motown legends to garage rock iconsHow Gary designed and installed museum exhibits using original posters, memorabilia, and rare artifactsThe deep connection between cars, music, and Michigan cultureBehind-the-scenes stories like the infamous “Fake Zombies” scandal and the influence of Frankie Lymon on Motown artistsExhibit Location:Historical Museum of Bay CountyAddress: 321 Washington Avenue, Bay City, MI(Located next to Bay City's historic City Hall building)Website:www.michiganrockandrolllegends.comFacebook: Michigan Rock and Roll LegendsMuseum Website:Historical Museum of Bay County

EPISODE 694: Behind the Mitten Road Trip -- Bay City to FrankenmuthIn this episode of "Behind the Mitten," hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman celebrate 10 years of exploring Michigan's Great Lakes State. They embark on a road trip from Bay City to Frankenmuth, visiting local attractions like Tummyache candy store and John's Bar. The conversation highlights the importance of community, local businesses, and upcoming festivals in Frankenmuth, including the opening of a new water park. The hosts share their love for Michigan's culture, food, and the joy of road trips.Segment 1: The trip begins at Tummy Ache Candy Store in Bay City, and Amy and Gonzo meet Starr Henning, who co-owns the store with her husband, Michael, and they also operate an ice cream truck called "Starshine." It's a fun first stop!Segment 2: Amy and Gonzo introduce you to the charmingly awesome John's Bar & Party Store located in Munger right on Hwy 15. When we say right on the highway, it's a house that is just steps from the corner of Tuscola and Munger Roads, on your way south to Frankenmuth. Owner Kellie Brown, who co-owns the bar with her mom Mary Ann, and who's parents previously owned it, welcome everyone in this unssuming house/restaurant/bar. Local beef meets that famous griddle for the perfect flavorful sear, pick your patties and toppings and Kellie will get to work like the pro that she is. Everyone here is friendly and welcoming.Segment 3: After their stop at John's Bar, they travel about 15 miles south to Frankenmuth to visit Amy Zehnder Grossi at Michigan on Main, which is a sister restaurant to Bavarian Inn. It's a familiar stop because Amy and Gonzo were good friends of martriarch Dorothy Zehnder, a true Michigan treasure who passed away in 2023 at age 101. As president of Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Amy Zehnder Grossi shares what's new, including the just-opened Bavarian Blast, one of Michigan's biggest water parks. Segment 4: The night ends with a wine and charcuterie experience at Prost! in Frankenmuth. It feels like a big-city restaurant in the Bavarian-themed village. It has a cozy fireplace and lively atmosphere.That completes our Bay City to Frankenmuth road trip!Chapters00:00 -- Celebrating Michigan's Great Lakes State01:11 -- Road Trip Adventures: Bay City to Frankenmuth02:55 -- Exploring Tummyache: A Candy Wonderland12:54 -- John's Bar: A Local Favorite23:08 -- Frankenmuth: A Home Away From Home25:45 -- Bavarian Inn: A Family Tradition28:56 -- Exciting New Developments: Water Park Coming Soon29:48 -- Festivals in Frankenmuth: Celebrating Community33:27 -- Prost: A Cozy Wine Bar ExperienceLearn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com.

A heartfelt journey from logistics to layers of dough, Maria Otto left a thriving corporate career to rediscover her joy in the kitchen. In this episode, she shares the emotional, practical, and often humorous twists that led to the creation of Little Pastry Shop in Bay City. From baking pies at a golf course to quitting her executive role to reconnect with her daughter, Maria's story is about finding your way back to what matters most—flour, family, and faith in yourself.Links:Address: 401 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708​MapQuest+1Great Lakes Bay CVB+1Phone: (989) 450-7956 ​Great Lakes Bay CVB+1MapQuest+1Website: www.lpastryshop.com​Facebook: Little Pastry Shop Facebook Page​Subscribe to our Email Newsletter: https://totalmichigan.com/join/Find us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/totalmichiganWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@totalmichigan

It's Sharathon 2025, and we're having a mini Hymn Festival! Dr. John Behnke (composer, Professor Emeritus of Concordia University Wisconsin, and Music Director at Lakeside Lutheran Church, Venice FL) and the Rev. Stephen Starke (published hymnwriter and pastor emeritus of St. John Amelith Lutheran Church, Bay City, MI) join Andy and Sarah for a special hymn festival. Today's music is performed by Dr. John Behnke: "Prelude on THAXTED" (LSB 941) Biblical Canticles "O Darkest Woe" (LSB 448) Good Friday "Toccata on DUKE STREET" (LSB 461) Easter "Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart" (LSB 708) Trust "If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee" (LSB 750) Hope and Comfort All music is copyright by Concordia Publishing House. Recordings copyright by Dr. John A. Behnke. All music is used and published with permission. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

We are a week into the 2025 baseball season.  We chose this very short-lived series from 1983 about minor league baseball as our tribute to America's Pastime.  This series featured an amazing 20 people who appeared on every episode, covering all the bases from the players, the coaches, their partners, and even the mascot.  As one might guess with an entry on this podcast, the series got benched after a brief period of time.

Episode 2231 – Kid AG reconnects with OG GDub in this boozy, brain-melting episode that swings between flashbacks, Guinness-fueled mornings, AI-generated ass art, and a trip down memory lane with some legendary GDS personalities. We hit everything from mammoth-sized memories of Karen's legendary tits to shady Bay City shootings, Facebook drama queens, nudify websites, and why the rise of AI might leave us all jerking it to synthetic supermodels. The guys talk retro rewinds, drunk girlfriends at Coyote Ugly, and the delicate etiquette of bathroom tipping (spoiler: piss everywhere). Plus: Helmet shows, Jason Aldean cash grabs, and a brand-new GDS side project featuring Paul Harvey-style voiceovers with dicks frozen to sidewalks. It's chaos, it's clever, it's classic Deep. - Listen in. Go Deep.

When most people visit a museum, they walk through history. But aboard the USS Edson, you're walking inside it. In this episode, Navy veteran and lifelong Bay City resident Bill Randall takes us deep into the hull of a Vietnam-era destroyer—now a floating museum—and deeper still into the heart of what it means to serve, remember, and preserve.From scavenging radar systems through old-school bartering (“we traded a torpedo for it”) to turning the ship into Michigan's most haunted Halloween attraction, Bill and his dwindling crew of volunteers have spent over a decade keeping this legend alive—one paintbrush stroke, one ghost story, one overnight scout trip at a time.More than a warship, the USS Edson is now a living monument, a place where memory, education, and community collide—moored just off the Saginaw River.Links:USS Edson Website: https://svnsm.com/USS Edson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ussedsonmuseumSubscribe to our Email Newsletter: https://totalmichigan.com/join/Find us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/totalmichiganWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@totalmichigan

In this episode, host Jenny Dempsey is sitting down with Carol Pearson from Bay City, Michigan—founder of 10 Little Rules, an independent publishing house. Carol's career journey has taken plenty of twists and turns. She started in corporate PR and marketing, moved into freelancing, and eventually built her own publishing business. But this conversation isn't just about career changes—it's about life changes, too. Carol opens up about navigating divorce, losing both of her parents, and how those experiences reshaped her perspective on gratitude, resilience, and finding meaningful work.We dive into the emotional side of career transitions—because let's be real, they're never just about work. Carol shares how storytelling became a tool for self-discovery, why aligning your career with your values matters, and how to take small, intentional steps toward the life you actually want.Episode TakeawaysCareer transitions are emotional and deeply personal.Storytelling can be a powerful tool for growth and reflection.Gratitude and resilience help us navigate life's toughest moments.Aligning your work with your values makes all the difference.Big life changes—like divorce and loss—can completely shift your perspective.Taking small, actionable steps is the key to pursuing your dreams.Acknowledging privilege and fostering empathy can shape career decisions.Staying open to unexpected opportunities can lead to amazing things.If you've ever found yourself at a crossroads, wondering what's next, this episode is for you. Let's get into it!Connect with CarolPurchase books from the 10 Little Rules collection: https://10littlerules.com/Use discount code “FLIPME” for 25% off your purchaseLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolpearson/Instagram: https://www.pinterest.com/10littlerules/ Thanks for listening to The Career Flipper!If you enjoyed this episode, let's spread the word! Share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps other career flippers find the show.Let's Stay Connected:Join the community: thecareerflipper.comTikTok: @thecareerflipperInstagram: @thecareerflipperpodGot a career flip story? I'd love to hear it—and maybe even have you on the podcast! Whether you've completed your flip, are just starting, or are in the thick of it, submit your story here: https://www.thecareerflipper.com Want to support the show?Looking for a speaker? I'd love to talk about career changes at your next event.Collaborate through sponsorships or affiliates! Let's work together.Email me: hello@thecareerflipper.comCheck Out My Customer Service CoursesBefore my career flip, I led customer experience teams and created online courses that have helped over 12,000 students worldwide. Whether you're switching to customer service or sharpening your skills to run your own business, these courses are packed with practical tips. Learn more at thecareerflipper.com/courses.Other Ways to Get Involved:Buy me a coffee!Explore my furniture flipsMusic CreditsSeason 1: Intro and outro music by audionautix.com. Season 2: Intro and outro original music by Jenny Dempsey, recorded in a home studio.What's the best that could happen?

Co-Host of "Behind the Mitten" Amy Sherman shares where she and Gonzo will be this weekend including road trippin', the CMU "Celebrate Life" Pow-Wow, candy shops, John's Bar, Prost! in Frankenmuth, wiener dog races, and more on 1320 WILS.

The “I”s have it! And Lightnin' Licks Radio has the “I”s. Ten of them to be exact. Jay and Deon discuss their favorite vinyl records filed under the letter I. It's intimate and intense. It's immersive and inspiring though, ironically, they're idiots.--In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives to spark in the user creative connections unobtainable through regular modes of work. He called his creation "Oblique Strategies." For the past half century, countless artists and professionals across the globe have benefited from utilizing the oblique strategies technique when attempting to overcome a lull in creative output. In 2024, idiotic, introverted award-winning* hobby podcasters and self-proclaimed Lightnin' Lickers Jay and Deon found themselves uninspired when contemplating the potential themes of their upcoming thirty-fifth episode. Together, they decided... to default back to the alphabet. Because they have a reasonably solid grasp of the alphabet and how it works. They had previously utilized the letters A thru H, so naturally, they went with I.The “I” mixtape:[SIDE I-1] (1) INTHEWHALE – Animals (2) The Ice Man's Band – People Make the World Go ‘Round (3) Icehouse – Walls (4) Ice Cube – Down for Whatever (5) Instant Funk – Never Let It Go Away [SIDE I-2] (1) Donnie Iris – Joking (2) The Impressions – I'm Loving Nothing (3) The Icicle Works – Starry Blue Eyed Wonder (4) Weldon Irvine – Morning Sunshine (5) Iron & Wine – Upward Over the Mountain [END]Sonic Contributors to the thirty-fifth episode of Lightnin' Licks Radio podcast include: Lee Moses, Brothers Johnson, Holland-Dozier-Holland, James Todd Smith. Grand Puba, Piere Cavalli, Azymuth, Star Wars and Gremlins read-along story books and Sesame Street, Cowboy Junkies, Weldon Irvine, Nina Simone, Donny Hathaway, A Tribe Called Quest, Yasiin Bey, Just Blaze, Memphis Bleek, Jay-Z, Earl Sweatshirt, Icehouse, Ivy Davies, Ice Cude, Leaders of the New School, Fred Gwynne, Joe Pecsi, The Bomb Squad, Da Lench Mob, N.W.A., Grand Master Flash & the Furious Five, Quincy Jones, Instant Funk, Day La Soul, Prince Paul. T-Connection, The Postal Service, Sam Beam, Iron & Wine, Another Nashville Coma. Big Country, The Icicle Works. INTHEWHALE, Sunny Day Real Estate, The Ice Man's Band, The Beatles, The Impressions, Curtis Mayfield, The Funk Brothers, Donnie Iris, The Jaggers, The Cruisers, Steve Miller Band, Ozzy Osbourne. Dres and Black Sheep, Menehan Street Band, The Stylistics, and the Clockers.*Review Magazine Readers' Choice 2023 (someone nominate us for this year please)Drink Blue Chair Bay flavored rums. Buy vinyl, tapes or CDs at Lightnin' Licks Radio's record store of choice Electric Kitsch in Bay City, Michigan, USA.

March 24, 2025 ~ Pentagon launches investigation into "leaker" on Musk visit. Trump looking to end legal status for 500,000 immigrants. Bay City area State Senate seat remains vacant. Hospital shooter was in court yesterday. Michigan State and Michigan both advance to Sweet 16. Detroiters and Windsorites hold international protest across the river and the day's biggest headlines.

March 23, 2025 ~ Host Dave Lorenz talks about indoor skydiving at iFly Detroit in Novi, Michigan RV and camping spots, Delta College Planetarium in Bay City, and the upcoming Ann Arbor Film Festival.

Super-Special-not-so-Secret Friend Don returns to the diningroom table for another thrilling bonus episode. Deon and Jay welcome his ass with arms wide open, as Lightnin' Lickers are want to do. Twelve crackin' tracks are lifted from wax and stitched back onto a mixtape after an in-depth discussion of the artists who created said cuts takes place. It's good to be back. Happy (Merry) St. Patrick's Day (Bay City Christmas)!Sonic contributors to the latest bonus episode of Lightnin'Licks Radio podcast include: Max Heath, Prince and the Revolution, Alan Silvestri, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Arc of All, Junkyard Band, Roberta Flack, Donald Trump, Jimmy Webb, The Beatles, Tim Hardin, Holland Dozier Holland, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Chris Whitley, Bonnie Tyler, Jim Steinman, Missing Persons, Mitchell Froom, Guns N' Roses, Stephen Malkmus, the Jicks, KMFDM, MC 900 Ft. Jesus, Beck, Revolting Cocks, Led Zepplin, Greta Van Fleet, Grace Slick, Bjork, Black Flag, Grateful Dead, Henry Rollins Band, Mike Judge's Beavis & Butthead, A Tribe Called Quest, Ubiquity, Digible Planets, Abe Jefferson, Billy Woods, ELUCID, Raekwon the Chef, Outkast, Ms. Judy, Quelle Chris, Don Messick as Zorac, Sade, Mr. K and Boyd Jarvis.Jay noted he was snacking on the sonic deliciousness of theSound Symposium, Noel and the Red Wedge, Wartime, and Fazerdaze.Deon is with Sarah Shook and the Disarmers, Pavement, Roy Ayers, Cavalier and Child Actor. Don suggested checking out the Hard Lessons, Balthazar, S.G. Goodman, and MaidaVale. In a world full of and Stephen Millers and Ted Cruzes, be aMr. Studinger or a Tom Cedarberg. Share joy and buy music from your local record store. We suggest Electric Kitsch in beautiful Bay City, Michigan.  BONUS #25 mixtape:[SIDE 1] (1) S.G. Goodman - If You Were Someone I Loved {edit} (2) Pavement - Grounded (3) Noel & the Red Wedge - Special to You (4) Balthazar - Bunker (5) Roy Ayers - Slow Motion (6) Wartime - The Whole Truth [SIDE 2] (1) The Sound Symposium - America (2) The Hard Lessons - Milk & Sugar (3) Cavalier & Child Actor - Judy is Forever (4) Fazerdaze - A Thousand Years (5) MaidaVale - Daybreak (6) Sarah Shook & the Disarmers - Backsliders

Behind the Mitten - Episode 691On this weekend's show, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman spend time in one of their Michigan cities - Bay City!Segment 1: We kicks things off with newly elected mayor of Bay City, Christopher Girard. (Man, does this guy have some energy! We love him.)Segment 2: We also stop at some of our favorite restaurants, including Krzysiak House Restaurant, to talk to owner and long-time friend, Donny. This is a must stop for incredbile Polish meatballs and honey fried chicken. We approve as some of the best fried chicken in Michigan.Segment 3: Amy and Gonzo also get to tour the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame Museum with founder/curator Gary Johnson, who shares his passion for Michigan rock history and the significance that Bay City plays in it. Not only was Madonna born in Bay City, but so was early punk with ? and the Mysterians known for the classic "96 Tears." Framed albums, memorabilia, posters, tons of great photos and a cool theater with a video series on the history of Michigan Rock and Roll are all inside. Fun fact: Johnson said the auto industry had a huge impact on the Michigan rock scene, which makes Michigan very unique. The museum opened March 12, 2022. It is located at the Bay County Historical Museum. Segment 4: It gets a little emotional with the Larner family because both Amy and Gonzo were so close to the matriarch, Jackie Larner. We sit down and talk to the family, whose goal it is to honor their mom's legacy since passing away in September of 2021. The famous Mussell Beach Drive In near the State Park and continues to make some of the best onion rings, burgers and coney dogs in the state,. All fresh and homemade, just the way mom taught them.Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premiere radio show and podcast celebrating is 10th anniversary in 2025. Learn more at amyandgonzo.com.

March 9, 2025 ~ Host Dave Lorenz looks at a variety of activity spots around Michigan, including indoor skydiving at Fly Detroit Experience in Novi, Michigan RV Shows at MARVAC in Flint, Delta College Planetarium in Bay City, and the upcoming Ann Arbor Film Festival.

En Historias de Bay City no encontrarás superhéroes capaces de destruir planetas de un puñetazo. Aquí, la verdadera protagonista es la ciudad misma, una urbe donde personas comunes con habilidades no tan comunes toman decisiones que cambian vidas. 📌Puedes escuchar la primera historia aquí: 'Entrevista de trabajo' 📌https://go.ivoox.com/rf/132346334 Autor: Coquín Artero nació en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria en 1979, El entorno urbano de la década de los años 80 marcó profundamente su estilo y formas como autor. El polígono de Jinámar, como lugar en el que desarrollar sus primeros estudios, marcó sus dinámicas de convivencia y le otorgó las primeras dosis de relativismo cultural. Cursó estudios universitarios en la Universidad de Barcelona, la UNED y la UGR respectivamente aunque su oficio siempre estuvo orientado hacia las artes plásticas y escénicas, de tal forma que lleva 24 años trabajando de tatuador en su estudio de Gran Canaria. ✅Publicaciones: Cuentos macabros Volumen I: historias de un apocalipsis zombi. ⚔️Crónicas ocultas del Puerto de La Luz: Compendio de relatos de terror y drama humano por entregas mensuales, con nueve fragmentos publicados y ambientadas en el puerto principal de Gran Canaria. ⚔️Cuentos macabros Volumen II: colección de relatos con origen en el desorden mental y el horror cósmico. Grapas mensuales de las que hay publicadas las cuatro primeras. ⚔️Huecos de un sueño roto: El Círculo de Lovecraft. ⚔️Las cavernas del destino y Ni un paso atrás: GTM ⚔️Carne con queso: revista Mordedor ⚔️En las entrañas de Kowloon: Windumanoth ✅Sus libros publicados en Amazon: https://www.amazon.es/stores/author/B09S5TFX2R https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0CW92CL6P Voz Invitada: Miguel Ángel Pulido de Terror y nada más🖤 Voz y sonido Olga Paraíso, una producción de Historias para ser Leídas. Más contenido extra en Instagram, Youtube, Whatsapp, Twitter, y Telegram: 🗒BIO Olga Paraíso: https://instabio.cc/Hleidas Si esta historia te ha cautivado y deseas unirte a nuestro grupo de taberneros galácticos, tienes la oportunidad de contribuir y apoyar mi trabajo desde tan solo 1,99 euros al mes. Al hacerlo, tendrás acceso exclusivo a todos las historias para nuestros mecenas y podrás disfrutar de todas las historias sin interrupciones publicitarias. ¡Agradezco enormemente tu apoyo y tu fidelidad!. 🚀 🖤Aquí te dejo la página directa para apoyarme: 🍻 https://www.ivoox.com/support/552842 💞 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

En Historias de Bay City no encontrarás superhéroes capaces de destruir planetas de un puñetazo. Aquí, la verdadera protagonista es la ciudad misma, una urbe donde personas comunes con habilidades no tan comunes toman decisiones que cambian vidas. 📌Puedes escuchar la primera historia aquí: 'Entrevista de trabajo' 📌https://go.ivoox.com/rf/132346334 Autor: Coquín Artero nació en Las Palmas de Gran Canaria en 1979, El entorno urbano de la década de los años 80 marcó profundamente su estilo y formas como autor. El polígono de Jinámar, como lugar en el que desarrollar sus primeros estudios, marcó sus dinámicas de convivencia y le otorgó las primeras dosis de relativismo cultural. Cursó estudios universitarios en la Universidad de Barcelona, la UNED y la UGR respectivamente aunque su oficio siempre estuvo orientado hacia las artes plásticas y escénicas, de tal forma que lleva 24 años trabajando de tatuador en su estudio de Gran Canaria. ✅Publicaciones: Cuentos macabros Volumen I: historias de un apocalipsis zombi. ⚔️Crónicas ocultas del Puerto de La Luz: Compendio de relatos de terror y drama humano por entregas mensuales, con nueve fragmentos publicados y ambientadas en el puerto principal de Gran Canaria. ⚔️Cuentos macabros Volumen II: colección de relatos con origen en el desorden mental y el horror cósmico. Grapas mensuales de las que hay publicadas las cuatro primeras. ⚔️Huecos de un sueño roto: El Círculo de Lovecraft. ⚔️Las cavernas del destino y Ni un paso atrás: GTM ⚔️Carne con queso: revista Mordedor ⚔️En las entrañas de Kowloon: Windumanoth ✅Sus libros publicados en Amazon: https://www.amazon.es/stores/author/B09S5TFX2R https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0CW92CL6P Voz Invitada: Miguel Ángel Pulido de Terror y nada más🖤 Voz y sonido Olga Paraíso, una producción de Historias para ser Leídas. Más contenido extra en Instagram, Youtube, Whatsapp, Twitter, y Telegram: 🗒BIO Olga Paraíso: https://instabio.cc/Hleidas Si esta historia te ha cautivado y deseas unirte a nuestro grupo de taberneros galácticos, tienes la oportunidad de contribuir y apoyar mi trabajo desde tan solo 1,99 euros al mes. Al hacerlo, tendrás acceso exclusivo a todos las historias para nuestros mecenas y podrás disfrutar de todas las historias sin interrupciones publicitarias. ¡Agradezco enormemente tu apoyo y tu fidelidad!. 🚀 🖤Aquí te dejo la página directa para apoyarme: 🍻 https://www.ivoox.com/support/552842 💞

A full-on cock-punching assault with Kid A.G. and El Pres shitting all over the Bay City bridge fuckfest. They're plotting to strut across those bridges with their pants down, assholes winking at the Bay City Bridge cocksuckers, daring them to ram it in deep.  Kid's itching to drop daily audio turds, skull-fucking these toll-charging dickwads ‘til they choke. Screwing downtown raw, and they're raging it wasn't fixed when they could have—fucking morons.  Some badass is pimping a pontoon ferry to flip the bird at tolls—free rides to Sand Bar, H2Os, and the docks, if he can suck enough sponsor dick. Kid's texting his crew about how these bridges are choking the life out of downtown's 20-year rimjob revival—traffic's deader than a nun's pussy. El Pres bitches about the west side being a ghost town—school, brewery, mall, and fuck-all else—while the east side's got parades and concerts up the ass.  Saginaw's bridges are free, motherfucker—Kid's ready to dive off Bay City's spans with a middle finger raised, hawking “Fuck the Bridge 2023” tees to every stubborn shit in town. Kid's got a clip of some cunt busting her man with two families, four brats, and a double-dick life. El Pres fesses up to juggling two dripping pussies in his sleazy 20s, dodging busts with “Wasn't me” bullshit ‘til they caught his ass on Bay Road. They unload on clingy whores—strip club sluts and needy cunts who can't handle “just friends” without wanting cock.  Kid's done with marriage—“Fuck that shit ‘til my balls rot off!”—and they're calling out a shady ex-cohost, a lying sack of shit who dodges invites and spins tales. Drag his ass in here—let's see if he's got the sack to spill his filthy guts.

On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Zach Kolodin, the state's chief infrastructure officer, breaks down the highlights of a road funding plan released by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office on Monday, Feb. 10.Kolodin first talks briefly about federal grants the state and many municipalities have received the past few years. Among some large grants for state roads and bridges was a $73 million award to replace an aged movable bridge in Bay City. Talking about the governor's road-funding plan, Kolodin explains how removing the sales tax on fuel, which does not fund roads and bridges, would allow for every penny drivers spend at the pump to go toward road repairs.The plan would backfill the sales tax with a combination of cuts and additional revenue from closing the wholesale tax loophole on marijuana and assessing other fees.

From the Palm Street Studio on a Monday, we drink the Asian Hobo Juice!  Phil's going on a work trip and getting a haircut, finally!  Don't shoot the firemen when they enter your home trying to help Kyle!  State bowling tournament is right around the corner and we talk about the past joys of that trip.  Ponderosa and Bomb Burgers are in sight!

Bay City, MI singer/songwriter Johnny Guest talks about hislatest release “Someplace Called Free” featuring the title track, “Happy is a Place”along with his album “Naked and Raving”! Johnny began his amazing career at 6 writinghis first song on his Mom's legal pad plucking out notes on an old guitarmissing some strings, travelled across Michigan and Ontario with many bands andas a solo artist with a loyal following on social media, plus a '25 nominee forthe ISSA USA Male Entertainer of the Year, Rising Star, Single of the Year,Songwriter of the Year, Emerging Artist and the stories behind the music! Checkout the amazing Johnny Guest on all major platforms andwww.johnnyguestmusic.com today!#johnnyguest #baycity #michigan #singersongwriter #someplacecalledfree#happyisaplace #nakedandraving #ontario #ISSA #usamaleentertaineroftheyear#risingstar #singleoftheyear #emergingartist #johnnyguestmusic #spreaker#iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble#mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerjohnnyguest #themikewagnershowjohnnyguest 

Bay City, MI singer/songwriter Johnny Guest talks about hislatest release “Someplace Called Free” featuring the title track, “Happy is a Place”along with his album “Naked and Raving”! Johnny began his amazing career at 6 writinghis first song on his Mom's legal pad plucking out notes on an old guitarmissing some strings, travelled across Michigan and Ontario with many bands andas a solo artist with a loyal following on social media, plus a '25 nominee forthe ISSA USA Male Entertainer of the Year, Rising Star, Single of the Year,Songwriter of the Year, Emerging Artist and the stories behind the music! Checkout the amazing Johnny Guest on all major platforms andwww.johnnyguestmusic.com today!#johnnyguest #baycity #michigan #singersongwriter #someplacecalledfree#happyisaplace #nakedandraving #ontario #ISSA #usamaleentertaineroftheyear#risingstar #singleoftheyear #emergingartist #johnnyguestmusic #spreaker#iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble#mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerjohnnyguest #themikewagnershowjohnnyguest 

Bay City, MI singer/songwriter Johnny Guest talks about his latest release “Someplace Called Free” featuring the title track, “Happy is a Place” along with his album “Naked and Raving”! Johnny began his amazing career at 6 writing his first song on his Mom's legal pad plucking out notes on an old guitar missing some strings, travelled across Michigan and Ontario with many bands and as a solo artist with a loyal following on social media, plus a '25 nominee for the ISSA USA Male Entertainer of the Year, Rising Star, Single of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Emerging Artist and the stories behind the music! Check out the amazing Johnny Guest on all major platforms and www.johnnyguestmusic.com today! #johnnyguest #baycity #michigan #singersongwriter #someplacecalledfree #happyisaplace #nakedandraving #ontario #ISSA #usamaleentertaineroftheyear #risingstar #singleoftheyear #emergingartist #johnnyguestmusic #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerjohnnyguest #themikewagnershowjohnnyguest  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.

Musician, Producer, Engineer, Fan--Andy Reed wears many hats in the Michigan music buffet. Known for his productions out of Reed Recording, the former Verve Pipe bassist/solo artist has pushed the boundaries of creativeness in all areas of performance. Based in Bay City, Reed is a first-call Nashville unit for artists to travel when Music City needs a hand. Having put out his own brilliant albums for years with Legal Matters and An American Underdog, Reed hit the recording bug when working his first album with the Haskels down at Brendan Benson's pad, pre-Nashville move.     Reed is humble, musical, full of power pop and harmonic ideas, and can work fast in the studio. His love of Beatles and Beach Boys goes hand in hand with his '90s music upbringing.    Here in Part 2, Andy talks favorite projects, Welcome To 1979, Beatles, Beach Boys, Grammy's, his local music family, and HIS Family. Get on this Part 2 of 2 today!

Madonna's Birth Chart: The Queen of Pop in Vedic Astrology In this episode of the Quietmind Astrology Podcast, I analyze the birth chart of Madonna, the legendary singer, performer, and cultural icon. Using Vedic astrology, I explore the planetary placements that define her bold personality, artistic reinvention, and magnetic presence. Whether you're a fan of Madonna or just interested in learning astrology, this episode will help you see these chart placements in action.

#podcast #politics #News #Michigan #MichiganPolitics #Environment #SolarFarm #BigOil #FossilFuels #CorporateCorruption #CorporateGreed #ClimateChange #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Progressives #PeterSinclair #FarmingRights #Trump #Immigration #Economy #WorkingClass #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 118 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-14:16: Peters Not Running/MAGA Misinformation Machine Pat starts out of the gate lamenting about Michigan Democrats joining MAGA Republicans on watering-down minimum wage and paid sick leave in the state. He next turns his attention to Michigan Democrats in Congress, like Congresswoman Kristin McDonald-Rivet of Bay City, who still defends her vote on the Lakin Riley Act, which removes basic due process rights for migrants accused of crimes. Michigan Democratic Senators Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters also voted for the bill in Senate. Pat wonders how being MAGA-Lite, and refusing to protect the vulnerable in society, will benefit Democrats. And that's why Pat explains why Senator Peters' announcement that he won't run for reelection in 2026 will only help Michigan Democrats. 14:17-38:57: Peter Sinclair Interview Peter Sinclair is an environmental activist, climate change educator, a science journalist, videographer from Midland, and host of the This Is Not Cool blog. Mr. Sinclair recently covered a recent disinformation campaign launched by the fossil fuel industry, and pushed by right-wing think tanks and MAGA Michigan Republicans, regarding a solar farm around the Gaylord area. The "story" went viral in pushing a false story that a clean energy company was clearing-out 420 acres of pristine forestland to build a solar farm. In reality, the company scrapped the original plan to build a farm on public land, and instead chose private land for the farm. And no massive deforestation project is going to happen as a result of this solar farm. Mr. Sinclair explains how the anti-clean energy forces depend on this kind of confusing propaganda campaigns to drive people away from clean energy. Check out his YouTube page, too! 38:58-45:41: Last Call-Zeldin As EPA Head In the "Last Call," Pat talks about the U.S. Senate confirming a pro-fossil fuel, and climate change denier, Lee Zeldin to become the head of the Environmental Protection Agency. Even worse, three Democratic Senators voted to confirm Zeldin, who has a 14% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters! MAGA Republicans are causing further harm to the planet, and the country, but that pleases the fossil fuel industry.  45:42-48:22: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: Peter Sinclair's This Is Not Cool blog. "Solar power firm says decision not to lease state-owned land made prior to criticism by lawmakers." By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Transportation Secretary Seeks Rollback of Biden's Fuel Economy Standards." By Mark Walker of The New York Times "US Senate confirms Zeldin as EPA adminstrator." By Valerie Volcovici of Reuters "In a blow to Democrats' chances to retake the US Senate, Peters declines to seek reelection in 2026." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Minimum wage and sick leave bills clear Michigan House with bipartisan support after heated debate." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "All the executive orders Trump has signed after 1 week in office." By NPR Staff of NPR Photo of solar farm: "Shelby Farms Solar Farm Memphis TN 2013-02-02 010" by Thomas R Machnitzki (thomasmachnitzki.com) is licensed under CC BY 3.0.

Musician, Producer, Engineer, Fan--Andy Reed wears many hats in the Michigan music buffet. Known for his productions out of Reed Recording, the former Verve Pipe bassist/solo artist has pushed the boundaries of creativeness in all areas of performance. Based in Bay City, Reed is a first-call Nashville unit for artists to travel when Music City needs a hand. Having put out his own brilliant albums for years with Legal Matters and An American Underdog, Reed hit the recording bug when working his first album with the Haskels down at Brendan Benson's pad, pre-Nashville move.     Reed is humble, musical, full of power pop and harmonic ideas, and can work fast in the studio. His love of Beatles and Beach Boys goes hand in hand with his '90s music upbringing.    This two-part series will paint a humble portrait, of a fun, musically excited family man, that embraces the national scene, while keeping it all on a local stage. Meet Andy, Part 1 of 2--NOW!

The story of the Prodigal Son has captivated hearts for centuries, revealing profound truths about our relationships with each other and with God. We all know what it feels like to be lost or to long for a place to belong. In this series, we'll explore Jesus' invitation to find our way home—a place of rest, belonging, and grace. No matter where you find yourself, there's always a way home. If you would like more information about Hopevale and be a part of all that is happening you can download our mobile app by texting HOPEVALEAPP to 77977. You can also go to https://www.hopevale.org/weekly to subscribe to your weekly updates. We want to thank you for giving to the Lord here at Hopevale. It is because of you that we can use digital platforms like this to share the hope of Jesus. To give you can simply text HOPEVALE to 77977 or go to https://www.hopevale.org/give. You can also mail in your donation to 5360 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603. Thank again! If you need prayer your Hopevale family is here for you. You can email us at prayer@hopevale.org for our Saginaw campus or bcprayer@hopevale.org for our Bay City campus.

The story of the Prodigal Son has captivated hearts for centuries, revealing profound truths about our relationships with each other and with God. We all know what it feels like to be lost or to long for a place to belong. In this series, we'll explore Jesus' invitation to find our way home—a place of rest, belonging, and grace. No matter where you find yourself, there's always a way home. If you would like more information about Hopevale and be a part of all that is happening you can download our mobile app by texting HOPEVALEAPP to 77977. You can also go to https://www.hopevale.org/weekly to subscribe to your weekly updates. We want to thank you for giving to the Lord here at Hopevale. It is because of you that we can use digital platforms like this to share the hope of Jesus. To give you can simply text HOPEVALE to 77977 or go to https://www.hopevale.org/give. You can also mail in your donation to 5360 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603. Thank again! If you need prayer your Hopevale family is here for you. You can email us at prayer@hopevale.org for our Saginaw campus or bcprayer@hopevale.org for our Bay City campus.

Recorded at the Palm Street Studio.  Bird fear, clowning around, urban dictionary, Bay City talk and a lot of other shenanigans.  Phil was bored, it's ok.  Slamming Sammy saw lots of red flags but still went through with it and had an epic break up.  The Grumpy Griller looks dapper in the smoking jacket and chills out.

The story of the Prodigal Son has captivated hearts for centuries, revealing profound truths about our relationships with each other and with God. We all know what it feels like to be lost or to long for a place to belong. In this series, we'll explore Jesus' invitation to find our way home—a place of rest, belonging, and grace. No matter where you find yourself, there's always a way home. If you would like more information about Hopevale and be a part of all that is happening you can download our mobile app by texting HOPEVALEAPP to 77977. You can also go to https://www.hopevale.org/weekly to subscribe to your weekly updates. We want to thank you for giving to the Lord here at Hopevale. It is because of you that we can use digital platforms like this to share the hope of Jesus. To give you can simply text HOPEVALE to 77977 or go to https://www.hopevale.org/give. You can also mail in your donation to 5360 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603. Thank again! If you need prayer your Hopevale family is here for you. You can email us at prayer@hopevale.org for our Saginaw campus or bcprayer@hopevale.org for our Bay City campus.

Today we look back over 2024 with gratitude and look to 2025 with anticipation and hope, all because of Jesus. We have so many things to praise God for. If you would like more information about Hopevale and be a part of all that is happening you can download our mobile app by texting HOPEVALEAPP to 77977. You can also go to https://www.hopevale.org/weekly to subscribe to your weekly updates. We want to thank you for giving to the Lord here at Hopevale. It is because of you that we can use digital platforms like this to share the hope of Jesus. To give you can simply text HOPEVALE to 77977 or go to https://www.hopevale.org/give. You can also mail in your donation to 5360 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603. Thank again! If you need prayer your Hopevale family is here for you. You can email us at prayer@hopevale.org for our Saginaw campus or bcprayer@hopevale.org for our Bay City campus.

Everywhere you look, there's a help wanted sign. Today we talk to Ben Rogers, the owner of Ziebart Automotive franchise in Bay City, Michigan. Rogers shares his journey from working in automotive service to running a successful franchise, emphasizing the importance of finding fulfillment and passion in work. He also discusses overcoming staffing challenges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, by hiring special needs employees, which significantly boosted morale and productivity in his shop. Rogers attributes much of his success to answered prayers and community support, highlighting the value of perseverance and faith in business.Links:Ziebart in Bay City Website: Click here Subscribe to our Email Newsletter: https://totalmichigan.com/join/Find us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/totalmichiganWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@totalmichiganShow Notes:00:00 Introduction00:26 Michigan's Employment Challenges03:03 Ben's Background and Passion for Automotives03:43 Starting the Business with Family11:43 The Importance of Fulfillment14:48 Challenges and Growth20:16 Finding Good Help23:58 Faith and Community Support27:36 Impact and Future Outlook29:08 Conclusion

Join our Christmas Service live from our Saginaw Campus. Merry Christmas! If you would like more information about Hopevale and be a part of all that is happening you can download our mobile app by texting HOPEVALEAPP to 77977. You can also go to https://www.hopevale.org/weekly to subscribe to your weekly updates. We want to thank you for giving to the Lord here at Hopevale. It is because of you that we can use digital platforms like this to share the hope of Jesus. To give you can simply text HOPEVALE to 77977 or go to https://www.hopevale.org/give. You can also mail in your donation to 5360 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603. Thank again! If you need prayer your Hopevale family is here for you. You can email us at prayer@hopevale.org for our Saginaw campus or bcprayer@hopevale.org for our Bay City campus.

Advent is a season of anticipation, reflection, and preparation for the celebration of Christ's birth. In this series, "Evergreen," we explore the timeless truths of advent: hope, peace, joy and love—truths that remain constant and steadfast, much like the evergreen trees that stay vibrant and green throughout the year. Each week, we will delve into these foundational aspects of our faith, understanding how they sustain us through every season of life and lead us closer to the heart of God. If you would like more information about Hopevale and be a part of all that is happening you can download our mobile app by texting HOPEVALEAPP to 77977. You can also go to https://www.hopevale.org/weekly to subscribe to your weekly updates. We want to thank you for giving to the Lord here at Hopevale. It is because of you that we can use digital platforms like this to share the hope of Jesus. To give you can simply text HOPEVALE to 77977 or go to https://www.hopevale.org/give. You can also mail in your donation to 5360 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603. Thank again! If you need prayer your Hopevale family is here for you. You can email us at prayer@hopevale.org for our Saginaw campus or bcprayer@hopevale.org for our Bay City campus.

Advent is a season of anticipation, reflection, and preparation for the celebration of Christ's birth. In this series, "Evergreen," we explore the timeless truths of advent: hope, peace, joy and love—truths that remain constant and steadfast, much like the evergreen trees that stay vibrant and green throughout the year. Each week, we will delve into these foundational aspects of our faith, understanding how they sustain us through every season of life and lead us closer to the heart of God. If you would like more information about Hopevale and be a part of all that is happening you can download our mobile app by texting HOPEVALEAPP to 77977. You can also go to https://www.hopevale.org/weekly to subscribe to your weekly updates. We want to thank you for giving to the Lord here at Hopevale. It is because of you that we can use digital platforms like this to share the hope of Jesus. To give you can simply text HOPEVALE to 77977 or go to https://www.hopevale.org/give. You can also mail in your donation to 5360 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603. Thank again! If you need prayer your Hopevale family is here for you. You can email us at prayer@hopevale.org for our Saginaw campus or bcprayer@hopevale.org for our Bay City campus.

Advent is a season of anticipation, reflection, and preparation for the celebration of Christ's birth. In this series, "Evergreen," we explore the timeless truths of advent: hope, peace, joy and love—truths that remain constant and steadfast, much like the evergreen trees that stay vibrant and green throughout the year. Each week, we will delve into these foundational aspects of our faith, understanding how they sustain us through every season of life and lead us closer to the heart of God. If you would like more information about Hopevale and be a part of all that is happening you can download our mobile app by texting HOPEVALEAPP to 77977. You can also go to https://www.hopevale.org/weekly to subscribe to your weekly updates. We want to thank you for giving to the Lord here at Hopevale. It is because of you that we can use digital platforms like this to share the hope of Jesus. To give you can simply text HOPEVALE to 77977 or go to https://www.hopevale.org/give. You can also mail in your donation to 5360 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603. Thank again! If you need prayer your Hopevale family is here for you. You can email us at prayer@hopevale.org for our Saginaw campus or bcprayer@hopevale.org for our Bay City campus.

Advent is a season of anticipation, reflection, and preparation for the celebration of Christ's birth. In this series, "Evergreen," we explore the timeless truths of advent: hope, peace, joy and love—truths that remain constant and steadfast, much like the evergreen trees that stay vibrant and green throughout the year. Each week, we will delve into these foundational aspects of our faith, understanding how they sustain us through every season of life and lead us closer to the heart of God. If you would like more information about Hopevale and be a part of all that is happening you can download our mobile app by texting HOPEVALEAPP to 77977. You can also go to https://www.hopevale.org/weekly to subscribe to your weekly updates. We want to thank you for giving to the Lord here at Hopevale. It is because of you that we can use digital platforms like this to share the hope of Jesus. To give you can simply text HOPEVALE to 77977 or go to https://www.hopevale.org/give. You can also mail in your donation to 5360 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603. Thank again! If you need prayer your Hopevale family is here for you. You can email us at prayer@hopevale.org for our Saginaw campus or bcprayer@hopevale.org for our Bay City campus.

If you would like more information about Hopevale and be a part of all that is happening you can download our mobile app by texting HOPEVALEAPP to 77977. You can also go to https://www.hopevale.org/weekly to subscribe to your weekly updates. We want to thank you for giving to the Lord here at Hopevale. It is because of you that we can use digital platforms like this to share the hope of Jesus. To give you can simply text HOPEVALE to 77977 or go to https://www.hopevale.org/give. You can also mail in your donation to 5360 Shattuck Road, Saginaw, MI 48603. Thank again! If you need prayer your Hopevale family is here for you. You can email us at prayer@hopevale.org for our Saginaw campus or bcprayer@hopevale.org for our Bay City campus.

Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One — Former President Trump is continuing his push for the White House following a rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City.  House Speaker Mike Johnson, Elon Musk, Melania Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at Sunday's event along with the former president, who promised to fix what he said Kamala Harris had broken.     Two ----  Vice President Harris is on the campaign trail highlighting her religious background.  Speaking at Philadelphia's Church of Christian Compassion on Sunday,  she urged members of the congregation to exercise their right to vote. She went on to share stories of her childhood attending worship services in Oakland, saying those religious teachings still guide her political career today.   And number three — The state of Michigan will remain a busy battleground area for the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns this week.  Today, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz will hold rallies for Vice President Kamala Harris in Traverse City and in Bay City.  Eric Trump will campaign for his father, former President Donald Trump. tonight at 6 p.m..

This podcast hit paid subscribers' inboxes on Oct. 17. It dropped for free subscribers on Oct. 24. To receive future episodes as soon as they're live, and to support independent ski journalism, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription. You can also subscribe to the free tier below:When we recorded this podcast, Norway Mountain's adult season pass rates were set at $289. They have since increased by $100, but Hoppe is offering a $100 discount with the code “storm” through Nov. 1, 2024.WhoJustin Hoppe, Owner of Norway Mountain, MichiganRecorded onSeptember 16, 2024About Norway MountainOwned by: Justin HoppeLocated in: Norway, MichiganYear founded: Around 1974, as Norvul ski area; then Vulcan USA; then Briar Mountain; then Mont Brier; and finally Norway Mountain from ~1993 to 2012; then from 2014 to 2017; re-opened 2024Pass affiliations: Freedom Pass – 3 days each at these ski areas:Closest neighboring ski areas: Pine Mountain (:22), Keyes Peak (:35), Crystella (:46), Gladstone (:59), Ski Brule (1:04)Base elevation: 835 feetSummit elevation: 1,335 feetVertical drop: 500 feetSkiable Acres: 186Average annual snowfall: 50 inchesTrail count: 15Lift count: 6 (1 triple, 2 doubles, 3 handle tows)The map above is what Norway currently displays on its website. Here's a 2007 map that's substantively the same, but with higher resolution:View historic Norway Mountain trailmaps on skimap.org.Why I interviewed himWhat a noble act: to resurrect a dead ski area. I'll acknowledge that a ski area is just a business. But it's also a (usually) irreplaceable community asset, an organ without which the body can live but does not function quite right. We read about factories closing up and towns dying along with them. This is because the jobs leave, yes, but there's an identity piece too. As General Motors pulled out of Saginaw and Flint in the 1980s and ‘90s, I watched, from a small town nearby, those places lose a part of their essence, their swagger and character. People were proud to have a GM factory in town, to have a GM job with a good wage, to be a piece of a global something that everyone knew about.Something less profound but similar happens when a ski area shuts down. I've written before about Apple Mountain, the 200-vertical-foot bump in Freeland, Michigan where I spent my second-ever day on skis:[Apple Mountain] has been closed since 2017. Something about the snowmaking system that's either too hard or too expensive to fix. That leaves Michigan's Tri-Cities – Midland, Bay City, and Saginaw, with a total metro population approaching 400,000 – with no functioning ski area. Snow Snake is only about 40 minutes north of Midland, and Mt. Holly is less than an hour south of Saginaw. But Apple Mountain, tucked into the backwoods behind Freeland, sat dead in the middle of the triangle. It was accessible to almost any schoolkid, and, humble as it was, stoked that fire for thousands of what became lifelong skiers.What skiing has lost without Apple Mountain is impossible to calculate. I would argue that it was one of the more important ski areas anywhere. Winters in mid-Michigan are long, cold, snowy, and dull. People need something to do. But skiing is not an obvious solution: this is the flattest place you can imagine. To have skiing – any skiing – in the region was a joy and a novelty. There was no redundancy, no competing ski center. And so the place was impossibly busy at all times, minting skiers who would go off to start ski newsletters and run huge resorts on the other side of the country.When the factory closes, the jobs go, and often nothing replaces them. Losing a ski area is similar. The skiers go, and nothing replaces them. The kids just do other things. They never become skiers.Children of Men, released in 2006, envisions a world 18 years after women have stopped having babies. Humanity lives on, but has collectively lost its soul. Violence and disorder reign. The movie is heralded for its extended single-shot battle scenes, but Children of Men's most remarkable moment is when a baby, born in the midst of a firefight, momentarily paralyzes the war as her protectors parade her to sanctuary:Humanity needs babies like winter needs skiers. But we have to keep making more.Yes, I'm being hyperbolic about the importance of resurrecting a lost ski area. If you're new here, that part of My Brand™. A competing, similar-sized ski center, Pine Mountain, is only 20 minutes from Norway. But that's 13 miles, which for a kid may as well be 1,000. Re-opening Norway is going to seed new skiers. Some of them will ski four times and forget about it and some of them will take spring break trips to Colorado when they get to college and a few of them may wrap their lives around it.And if they don't ever ski? Well, who knows. I almost didn't become a skier. I was 14 when my buddy said “Hey let's take the bus to Mott Mountain after school,” and I said “OK,” and even though I was Very Bad at it, I went again a few weeks later at Apple Mountain. Both of those hills are closed now. If I were growing up in Central Michigan now, would I have become a skier? What would I be if I wasn't one? How awful would that be?What we talked aboutBack from the dead; the West Michigan snowbelt; the power of the ski family; Caberfae; Pando's not for sale; when you decide to buy a lost ski area; how lost Norway was almost lost forever; the small business mindset; surprise bills; what a ski area looks like when it's sat idle for six years; piecing a sold-off snowmaking system back together; Norway's very unique lift fleet; glades; the trailmap; Norway's new logo; the Wild West of websites; the power of social media; where to even begin when you buy a ski area; the ups and downs of living at your ski area; shifting from renovation to operation; Norway's uneven history and why this time is different; is there enough room for Pine Mountain and Norway in such a small market?; why night skiing won't return on a regular basis this winter; send the school buses; it doesn't snow much but at least it stays cold; can Norway revitalize its legendary ski school?; and why Norway joined the Freedom Pass.  Why I thought that now was a good time for this interviewHello Mr. Television Network Executive. Thank you for agreeing to hear my pitch. I understand I have 10 minutes with you, which is perfect, because what I'm proposing will take no fewer than five years, while simultaneously taking 10 years off both our lives. Because my show is called Who Wants to Own a Ski Area?The show works like this: contestants will navigate a series of logic puzzles, challenges, and obstacle courses. These will act as elimination rounds. We can base everyone at an abandoned ski resort, like in The Last of Us, where they will live while games materialize at random. Some examples:* It's 3 a.m. Everyone is sleeping. Alarms blare. A large structure has caught fire. The water has been cut off, but somehow you're standing in a knee-deep flood. Your firefighting arsenal consists of a bucket. You call the local volunteer fire department, which promises you they will “be along whenever Ed gits up here with the gay-rage door keys.” Whoever keeps the building from melting into a pile of ashes wins.* It's state inspection day. All machinery must be in working order. We present each contestant with a pile of sprockets, hoses, wires, clips, and metal parts of varying sizes and thickness. Their instructions are to rebuild this machine. We do not tell them what the machine is supposed to be. The good news is that the instruction manual is sitting right there. The bad news is that it's written in Polish. The pile is missing approximately seven to 20 percent of the machine's parts, without which the device may operate, but perhaps not in a way compatible with human life. Whoever's put-together machine leads to the fewest deaths advances to the next round.* The contestants are introduced to Big Jim. Big Jim has worked at the ski area since 1604. He has been through 45 ownership groups, knows everything about the mountain, and everyone on the mountain. Because of this, Big Jim knows you can't fire him lest you stoke a rebellion of labor and/or clientele. And he can tell you which pipes are where without you having to dig up half the mountain. But Big Jim keeps as much from getting done as he actually does. He resists the adoption of “fads” such as snowmaking, credit cards, and the internet. The challenge facing contestants is to get Big Jim to send a text message. He asks why the letters are arranged “all stupid” on the keyboard. The appearance of an emoji causes him to punch the phone several times and heave it into the woods.* Next we introduce the contestants to Fran and Freddy Filmore from Frankenmuth. The Filmores have been season passholders since the Lincoln Administration. They have nine kids in ski school, each of which has special dietary needs. Their phones are loaded with photos of problems: of liftlines, of dirt patches postholing trails, of an unsmiling parking attendant, of abandoned boot bags occupying cafeteria tables, of skis and snowboards and poles scattered across the snow rather than being placed on the racks that are right there for goodness sake. The Filmores want answers. The Filmores also want you to bring back Stray Cat Wednesdays, in which you could trade a stray cat for a lift ticket. But the Filmores are not actually concerned with solutions. No matter the quickness or efficacy of a remedy, they still “have concerns.” Surely you have 90 minutes to discuss this. Then the fire alarm goes off.* Next, the contestents will meet Hella Henry and his boys Donuts, Doznuts, Deeznuts, Jam Box, and 40 Ounce. HH and the Crushnutz Krew, as they call themselves, are among your most loyal customers. Though they are all under the age of 20, it is unclear how any of them could attend school or hold down a job, since they are at your hill for 10 to 12 hours per day. During that time, the crew typically completes three runs. They spend the rest of their time vaping, watching videos on their phones, and sitting six wide just below a blind lip in the terrain park. The first contestant to elicit a response from the Crushnutz Krew that is anything other than “that's chill” wins.The victor will win their very own ski area, complete with a several-thousand person Friends of [Insert Ski Area Name] group where 98 percent of the posts are complaints about the ski area. The ski center will be functional, but one popped bolt away from catastrophe in four dozen locations. The chairlifts will be made by a company that went out of business in 1912. The groomer will be towed by a yak. The baselodge will accommodate four percent of the skiers who show up on a busy day. The snowmaking “system” draws its water from a birdbath. Oh, and it's in the middle of nowhere in the middle of winter, and they're going to have to find people to work there.Oh, you love it Mr. Television Network Executive? That's so amazing. Now I can quit my job and just watch the money pile up. What do I do for a living? Well, I run a ski area.Hoppe won the contest. And I wanted to wish him luck.What I got wrongI lumped Ski Brule in with Pine Mountain as ski areas that are near Norway. While only 20-ish minutes separate Pine and Norway, Brule is in fact more than an hour away.Why you should ski Norway MountainYou can ski every run on Norway Mountain in one visit. There's something satisfying in that. You can drive off at the end of the day and not feel like you missed anything.There are hundreds of ski areas in North America like this. Most of them manage, somehow, to stuff the full spectrum of ski experience into an area equal to one corner of one of Vail's 90 or whatever Legendary Back Bowls. There are easy runs and hard runs. Long runs and short runs. Narrow runs and wide runs. Runs under the lifts and runs twisting through the trees. Some sort of tree-skiing. Some sort of terrain park. A little windlip that isn't supposed to be a cornice but skis like one, 9-year-olds leaping off it one after the next and turning around to watch each other after they land. Sometimes there is powder. Sometimes there is ice. Sometimes the grooming is magnificent. Sometimes the snow really sucks. Over two to four hours and 20 to 30 chairlift rides, you can fully absorb what a ski area is and why it exists.This is an experience that is more difficult to replicate at our battleship resorts, with 200 runs scribbled over successive peaks like a medieval war map. I ski these resorts differently. Where are the blacks? Where are the trees? Where are the bumps? I go right for them and I don't bother with anything else. And that eats up three or four days even at a known-cruiser like Keystone. In a half-dozen trips into Little Cottonwood Canyon, I've skied a top-to-bottom groomer maybe twice. Because skiing groomers at Alta-Snowbird is like ordering pizza at a sushi restaurant. Like why did you even come here?But even after LCC fluff, when I've descended back to the terrestrial realm, I still like skiing the Norway Mountains of the land. Big mountains are wonderful, but they come with big hassle, big crowds, big traffic, big attitudes, big egos. At Norway you can pull practically up to the lifts and be skiing seven minutes later, after booting up and buying your lift ticket. You can ski right onto the lift and the guy in the Carhartt will nod at you and if you're just a little creative and thoughtful every run will feel distinct. And you can roll into the chalet and grab a pastie and bomb the whole mountain again after lunch.And it will all feel different on that second lap. When there are 25 runs instead of 250, you absorb them differently. The rush to see it all evaporates. You can linger with it, mingle with the mountain, talk to it in a way that's harder up top. It's all so awesome in its own way.Podcast NotesOn Pando Ski CenterI grew up about two hours from the now-lost Pando Ski Center, but I never skied there. When I did make it to that side of Michigan, I opted to ski Cannonsburg, the still-functioning multi-lift ski center seven minutes up the road. Of course, in the Storm Wandering Mode that is my default ski orientation nowadays, I would have simply hit both. But that's no longer possible, because Cannonsburg purchased Pando in 2015 and subsequently closed it. Probably forever.Hoppe and I discuss this a bit on the pod. He actually tried to buy the joint. Too many problems with it, he was told. So he bought some of the ski area's snowguns and other equipment. Better that at least something lives on.Pando didn't leave much behind. The only trailmap I can find is part of this Ski write-up from February 1977:Apparently Pando was a onetime snowboarding hotspot. Here's a circa 2013 video of a snowboarder doing snowboarderly stuff:On CannonsburgWhile statistically humble, with just 250 vertical feet, Cannonsburg is the closest skiing to metropolitan Grand Rapids, Michigan, population 1.08 million. That ensures that the parks-oriented bump is busy at all times:On CaberfaeOne of Hoppe's (and my) favorite ski areas is Caberfae. This was my go-to when I lived in Central Michigan, as it delivered both decent vert (485 feet), and an interesting trail network (the map undersells it):The Meyer family has owned and operated Caberfae for decades, and they constantly improve the place. GM Tim Meyer joined me on the pod a few years back to tell the story.On Norway's proximity to Pine MountainNorway sits just 23 minutes down US 2 from Pine Mountain. The two ski areas sport eerily similar profiles: both measure 500 vertical feet and run two double chairs and one triple. Both face the twin challenges of low snowfall (around 60 inches per season), and a relatively thin local population base (Iron Mountain's metro area is home to around 32,500 people). It's no great surprise that Norway struggled in previous iterations. Here's a look at Pine:On Big TupperI mention Big Tupper as a lost ski area that will have an extra hard time coming back since it's been stripped (I think completely), of snowmaking. This ski area isn't necessarily totally dead: the lifts are still standing, and the property is going to auction next month, but it will take tens of millions to get the place running again. It was at one time a fairly substantial operation, as this circa 1997 trailmap shows:On Sneller chairliftsNorway runs two Sneller double chairs. Only one other Sneller is still spinning, at Ski Sawmill, a short and remote Pennsylvania bump. Lift Blog catalogued the machine here. It wasn't spinning when I skied Sawmill a couple of years ago, but I did snag some photos:On Norway's new logoIn general, animals make good logos. Hoppe designed this one himself:On social mediaHoppe has done a nice job of updating Norway's rebuild progress on social media, mostly via the mountain's Facebook page. Here are links to a few other social accounts we discussed:* Skiers and Snowboarders of the Midwest is a big champion of ski areas of all sizes throughout the region. The Midwest Skiers group is pretty good too.* Magic Mountain, Vermont, an underdog for decades, finally dug itself out of the afterthoughts pile at least in part due to the strength of its Instagram and Twitter presence.* The formerly dumpy Holiday Mountain, New York, has meticulously documented its rebuild under new ownership on Instagram and Facebook.On NeighborsMy 17-year-old brain could not comprehend the notion that two ski areas operated across the street from – and independent of – one another. But there they were: Nub's Nob and Boyne Highlands (now The Highlands), each an opposite turn off Pleasantview Road.We turned right, to Nub's, because we were in high school and because we all made like $4.50 an hour and because Nub's probably had like 10-Cent Tuesdays or something.I've since skied both mountains many times, but the novelty has never faded. Having one of something so special as a ski area in your community is marvelous. Having two is like Dang who won the lottery? There are, of course, examples of this all over the country – Sugarbush/Mad River Glen, Stowe/Smugglers' Notch, Alta/Snowbird, Timberline/Meadows/Skibowl – and it's incredible how distinct each one's identity remains even with shared borders and, often, passes.On UP ski areasMichigan's Upper Peninsula is a very particular animal. Only three percent of the state's 10 million residents live north of the Mackinac (pronounced Mackinaw) Bridge. Lower Peninsula skiers are far more likely to visit Colorado or Vermont than their far-north in-state ski areas, which are a 10-plus hour drive from the more populous southern tiers. While Bohemia's ultra-cheap pass and rowdy terrain have somewhat upset that equation, the UP remains, for purposes of skiing and ski culture, essentially a separate state.My point is that it's worth organizing the state's ski areas in the way that they practically exist in skiers minds. So I've separated the UP from the Lower Peninsula. Since Michigan is also home to an outsized number of town ropetows, I've also split surface-lift-only operations into their own categories:On last winter being very bad with record-low skier visitsSkier visits were down in every region of the United States last winter, but they all but collapsed in the Midwest, with a 26.7 percent plunge, according to the annual Kottke Demographic Report. Michigan alone was down nearly a half million skier visits. Check out these numbers:For comparison, overall skier numbers dropped just six percent in the Northeast, and five percent in the Rockies.The Storm publishes year-round. Join us.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 66/100 in 2024, and number 566 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

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