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Over the years, Scott Baldwin's appeals focused on one alternate suspect. But what if investigators overlooked someone else — a person who, by all accounts, should have been investigated? The PROOF team travels to Kalamazoo to uncover information about a potentially missed suspect in the murder of Earl O'Bryne. While there, they begin looking more closely at the Polderman murders and the five people convicted of the crime.   Visit our website at proofcrimepod.com. Follow us on social media. On Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are @proofcrimepod. Listener questions or tips about any of the cases we cover are welcome at proofcrimepod@gmail.com.    Sponsor Deals:   Go to Quince.com/proof for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.   Go to GREENCHEF.com/proofgraza and use code proofgraza to get started with 50% off Green Chef + FREE Graza Olive Oil Set in your 2nd and 3rd boxes.   You deserve mental healthcare that works with you, not against your budget. Visit Rula.com/PROOFPOD to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

In this 67 special, Andy and Dave are still bitter about some thingsRandom Review -⁠ ⁠⁠Silicon ValleyRandom Topic - Inspired by The Boxcar Children, Andy & Kate have runoff with their family from Kalamazoo, to join the circus with their act, "The Wonderful World of Pogs"⁠⁠⁠⁠Links for the episode⁠⁠

Patrick Hershburger shares his new found artist adventure by archiving what is considered dead media; the VHS tape. Gathering used tapes from persons around Kalamazoo and cataloging them on a site, Patrick gives viewers the opportunity to see life as it was through the lens of the original creator whether through television media choices or real life videography.

Send a textIn this powerful and heart-centered episode of Soulful Self-Care Conversations, Pearl welcomes Ami Maikoski, quantum catalyst, transformational facilitator, leadership field architect, and executive partner devoted to awakening human potential.Together, they explore identity, alignment, mindset, self-mastery, energetic truth, and what it really means to release the armor we've worn for years.This is not surface-level self-development. This is about remembering who you truly are.

Honorary Event co-chair Lynn Zhang and Heart Association development Director Caleb Porter talked with us about the Heart Month awareness campaign and the Go Red for Women Gala.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For decades, an alternate suspect has been the center of scrutiny in the murder of Earl O'Byrne. The PROOF team uncovers a connection between this suspect and a key piece of evidence that was never fully investigated. Meanwhile, Scott Baldwin is approached by a fellow inmate who begins asking too many questions not only about his case, but other cold cases as well — including one of Kalamazoo's most horrific crimes: the Polderman murders.   Visit our website at proofcrimepod.com. Follow us on social media. On Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are @proofcrimepod. Listener questions or tips about any of the cases we cover are welcome @proofcrimepod@gmail.com.    Sponsor Deals:  Go to Quince.com/proof for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Go to GREENCHEF.com/proofgraza and use code proofgraza to get started with 50% off Green Chef + FREE Graza Olive Oil Set in your 2nd and 3rd boxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Genesis 16:5-6; 30:1, 15, 37:3-4; Proverbs 14:30, 27:4; 1 Samuel 18:6-8; Text: Genesis 16:5-6; 30:1, 15, 37:3-4; Proverbs 14:30, 27:4; 1 Samuel 18:6-8;

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23; Luke 1:34-37; John 1:14-18; 3:16-18; John 6:56-58; Text: Matthew 1:18-23; Luke 1:34-37; John 1:14-18; 3:16-18; John 6:56-58;

Angela Castellanos, Owner of Unwind Massage and Stretch, talked with us about her new health and wellness business in Downtown Kalamazoo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo with details on weekend events including the start of Kalamazoo Restaurant week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Britten welcomes Bella O'Brien, Breezy Barcelo, and Sarah Kajani for a roundtable on the topic Big Magic Makes Big Change and what it actually means to go big for your magic. Each shares the threshold moment that brought them to The Magician's Table - the doubt, the tug, the resistance, the synchronicities - and how saying Yes marked a turning point. Together they explore devotion over performance, presence over palatability, and the slow dissolving of self-imposed limits. They reflect on how the container expanded their capacity for trust, vulnerability, reverence, and creative risk, and how the ripples continue long after the formal work ends. The application window for The Magician's Table 2026 begins February 22 and seats will be reserved, first come first served! Sign up early to PICK YOUR TUITION and choose the cohort that works best for your schedule.  Join the 2026 Mailing List for the chance to apply: https://mailchi.mp/brittenlarue/tmt-2026-waitlist    Topics They Cover in the Conversation: The doorway moment: doubt, desire, synchronicity, and crossing the threshold into The Magician's Table Going big as devotion: believing in your magic and investing in it rather than making it smaller Releasing self-imposed limits and boxes around what is spiritual and what isn't Presence as practice: trusting what comes through in real time without over-planning The power of the cohort: being witnessed, falling apart safely, and continuing connection beyond the container Post-TMT ripples: planning less, trusting more, melting layers, expanding capacity, and letting go of control   About Bella O'Brien: Bella (she/they), known as mija of moon, is a mestizo oracular artist, word weaver, and guide who helps folks slow down, move through change, and re-orient to their truth. She creates spirit-led encounters weaving poetry, tarot, channeling, and energy work to welcome you back home—to yourself, to relationship, to the earth. WEBSITE: mijaofmoon.com SUBSTACK: mijaofmoon.substack.com IG/TIKTOK: @mijaofmoon About Breezy Barcelo: Breezy Barcelo is a mental health occupational therapist, integrative transformational coach, artist, student herbalist, and founding member of The Music Medicine Collective. With a decades-long love of earth-based spirituality, song, and storytelling, she weaves creativity, rhythm, and a deep connection to nature into her work. Her path began as a birth and postpartum doula, nurturing children and families, and her OT research focused on the healing power of the natural world. Based in Kalamazoo, MI, Breezy supports non-traditional college students through the Jeannette Rankin Foundation and teaches in the Holistic Health department at Western Michigan University. She currently offers virtual coaching sessions at https://www.instagram.com/breezybarcelo INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/breezybarcelo   About Sarah Kajani: Sarah Kajani is an alchemical, intuitive writer and teacher. She guides you to blend your darkness and light to create the most beautiful grey that only you can be.  Through relational language and a blend of modalities, she supports you in expanding your capacity and sharpening your discernment so you return to your own inner authority. She holds, you lead She questions, you direct She reminds, you discover  She is versed in energy healing, hypnosis, NLP, time line therapy, tarot, mindfulness and more, using each as a mirror rather than a map. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mskajani WEBSITE: https://sparkjoyandflow.kit.com/products/beginagain    +++   Learn More about The Magician's Table:  The Magician's Table is a 3-month container for personal growth, community connection, and practice growing one's tools as an intuitive and magical practitioner. Doors open on Sunday, February 22nd, with an early bird window and a Pick Your Tuition model offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Britten invites you to take your time attuning to the container, exploring the course page, and feeling into whether this experience is a true yes for you. Join the waitlist: ​​https://mailchi.mp/brittenlarue/tmt-2026-waitlist  Visit the course page: https://brittenlarue.com/course/the-magicians-table/    +++   Introducing the 13th Readers for 2026:  Arizona Smith: @arizonasmithhealing  Leanne Thurogood: @oftheearthesoteric Lily Hussey: @goodhussey Suprasensory Shahir: @suprasensoryshahir   +++   Learn More about The Dream Real: Coming February 20, as you may well know, we have a major astrological moment in time. The planet of Dream (Neptune) conjoins the planet of Realization (Saturn) at the ZERO degree of Aries, the very first degree of the whole zodiac. This is rare. This matters. This is the moment. You are invited to join us for The Dream Real: a global spell for personal and collective dream-realizing. We're doing BIG MAGIC. It'll be wild, and weird, and effective.  Sign up via the TMT Waitlist here: https://mailchi.mp/brittenlarue/tmt-2026-waitlist   We hope to see you there!   +++   E M E R G E N C E  A S T R O L O G Y ⁠⁠https://brittenlarue.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@brittenlarue Order Living Astrology Join my newsletter here Check out my new podcast CRYSTAL BALLERS on Spotify, Podbean, and Apple.   +++   Podcast art: Angela George. Podcast music: Jonathan Koe.  

Send us a message, or for a reply send us an email at thebrokenarrowpod@gmail.comWe're on the way home from Kalamazoo and decided to get a wrap up of Chris Paige's 2025-26 season.  Partners Black Widow Bowshttps://www.blackwidowbows.com/ Asio Gear- Brokenarrow20 for 20% off https://asiogear.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoprAgTUL37HXQ5i8CpMbq1J1icgi7UZUFFTyygih5zohS6L0NwQAddictive Archeryhttps://www.addictivearchery.com/Safari Tuffhttps://safarituff.com/Great Northern Quivershttps://greatnorthernquivers.com/Laurel Mountain Outfitters - Brokenarrow10 for 10% OFFhttps://laurelmountainoutfitters.com/VPA Broadheads- Brokenarrow10 for 10% offhttps://alnk.to/d3ERyBa

KSO Music Director Julian Kuerti previews the first-ever performance in Kalamazoo of Mahler's Third Symphony at Miller Auditorium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Smith, Communications Manager for the City, with a rundown of agenda items from the Kalamazoo City Commission meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

In this episode I explore the history of the Pelick Stevens Fire in 1869 in Kalamazoo, and the changes this dramatic event brought about in fire protection planning in the city. I also go into some of the history of the changes in 1869 between pump engines and the introduction of steam engines.

Rev. Boliver Allmon III - Scripture: Psalm 23:5 Text: Psalm 23:5

Rev. Boliver Allmon III - Scripture: Jude 4 Text: Jude 4

K.D. Battle reads his essay "In Defense of Bad Meditation" from our Winter 2026 issue.K.D. Battle is a multi-genre writer and teacher living in Kalamazoo—he's a father, Navy submarine veteran, and a composer of musical theatre, and more. Battle's poems, stories, and essays have been published in anthologies and literary journals like White Wall Review, Line of Advance, and Vita Poetica, and he recently won the Wright Memorial Writing Award. He earned his MFA from Western Michigan University, where he is now pursuing a PhD and serves as the nonfiction editor for Third Coast. Battle is a Buddhist and invites you to walk the Dao with kindness, humility, and grit.

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

In this episode, we somehow go from a local Kalamazoo shovel thief to the complex moral hierarchy of stealing. Along the way, we break down why eBay has tiers of acceptable spending, unpack a very literal interpretation of Nicki Minaj's “Anaconda,” and learn more about Sir Mix-a-Lot's surprisingly serious intentions behind “Baby Got Back.” We also check in on Gen Z's changing relationship with alcohol, explore Kalamazoo's alcohol-free bar scene, and try to make sense of the growing trend of “wellness raves,” coffee clubbing, and sauna dance parties. It's a chaotic tour through petty crime, pop culture, and the strange new ways people are trying to party without the hangover.

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Luke 18:9-14; 1 Cor. 1:26-29; James 4:6;1 Pet. 5:5-7; Pro. 8:13; 16:18; Eph. 2:8-9 Text: Luke 18:9-14; 1 Cor. 1:26-29; James 4:6;1 Pet. 5:5-7; Pro. 8:13; 16:18; Eph. 2:8-9

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Matthew 63-65; Mark 2:5-7; Luke 24:51-52; John 1:1-3; 8:58; 20:28; Text: Matthew 63-65; Mark 2:5-7; Luke 24:51-52; John 1:1-3; 8:58; 20:28;

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Send us a textIntro: Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) by Tex Williams (1947)25. (I've Got a Gal in) Kalamazoo by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra (1942)24. I'll Be Seeing You by Bing Crosby (1944)23. As Time Goes By by Dooley Wilson (1942)22. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Gene Autry (1949)21. God Bless the Child by Billie Holiday (1942)

The Toledo Walleye had another three games in three days stretch with travel for two games! They started the weekend with a big win in Kalamazoo on Motley Zoo night and saw their offence have a big night! The Walleye headed back to Toledo where they unfortunately could not defend home ice but headed to Cincinnati to close out the weekend and had an offence explosion where Tanner Kelly found the back of the net twice to close out his four goal weekend! All that and more on this weeks Toledo Walleye update! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hockeytownwpod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hockeytownwpod Sponsor: Everything Hockey Clothing Company: Use code WEST at everythinghockey.com for $3 off your entire order #gogrg #ahl #americanhockeyleague #grandrapids #griffins #grandrapidsgriffins #Cossa #Danielson #Lombardi #Watson #DanWatson #toledo #toledowalleye #ourfishourfight #lgrw #RedWings #AxelSandinPellikka #treyaugustine #MSU #DetroitRedWings #Hockeytown #NHL #Hockey #HockeyLife #IceHockey #HockeyFans #RedWingsNation #DetroitSports #RedWingsHockey #LetsGoWings #DetroitVSEverybody #GoWings #yzerplan #yzerman #steveyzerman #NHLTradeDeadline #TradeDeadline #NHLRumors #NHLTrades #NHLDeadline #NHLTradeTalk #TradeRumors #HockeyRumors #NHLDiscussion #HockeyNews #NHLUpdates #NHLPlayoffs #StanleyCup #RoadToTheCup #QuestForTheCup #StanleyCupPlayoffs #NHLBracket #PlayoffPush #NHLWildcard #WinOrGoHome #Game7Mindset #ChasingTheCup #PlayoffHockey #ClutchHockey #StanleyCupFinals #NHLPlayoffHunt #BigGameMoments #HockeySeason #CupContenders #PlayoffMomentum #WildCardRace #MustWin #NHLHighlights #HockeyPodcast #HockeyTalk #SportsTalk #NHLNews #GoalieShowdown #PetrMrazek #AxelSandinPellikka #ClutchPerformance #HockeyAnalysis #NHLTonight #HockeyContent #SportsViral #HockeyCulture #GameDay #HockeyCommunity #BigPlays #NHLHighlights #HockeyPodcast #StanleyCupPlayoffs #NHLNews #HockeyTalk #HockeyLife #SportsTalk #nhlrumours #HockeyAnalysis #HockeyContent #RedWingsNation #DetroitSports #GoWings #caldercup #playoffs #Tralmaks # Draft Kings: Use code THPN when betting with Draft Kings Draft Kings Disclaimer: Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), Gambling Problem? Call 877- 8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA) 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Bet $5 Get $150 offer (void in NH/OR): Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pre-game moneyline bet. Bet must win. $150 issued as six (6) $25 bonus bets. Promotional offer period Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a message, or for a reply send us an email at thebrokenarrowpod@gmail.comThis week we're chatting with friends and vendors all around Kalamazoo Traditional Archery Expo.Partners Black Widow Bowshttps://www.blackwidowbows.com/ Asio Gear- Brokenarrow20 for 20% off https://asiogear.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoprAgTUL37HXQ5i8CpMbq1J1icgi7UZUFFTyygih5zohS6L0NwQAddictive Archeryhttps://www.addictivearchery.com/Safari Tuffhttps://safarituff.com/Great Northern Quivershttps://greatnorthernquivers.com/Laurel Mountain Outfitters - Brokenarrow10 for 10% OFFhttps://laurelmountainoutfitters.com/VPA Broadheads- Brokenarrow10 for 10% offhttps://alnk.to/d3ERyBa

On this episode of The Metal Maniacs Podcast, hosts Jay Ingersoll and Modd sit down with special guest Chris Frankhouser — guitarist of No Sympatico and the owner / engineer behind Raygun Recording Studio in Kalamazoo, Michigan.Chris has been a major force behind the sound of countless heavy and alternative releases across the Michigan scene. From tracking crushing guitars to dialing in massive mixes, his work has helped shape records from bands like Lucius Fox, One With the Riverbed, Metzfire, Blisshead, and many more. In this conversation, we go deep into the origins of Raygun Recording Studio, Chris's journey into recording, and what it takes to create records that actually hit.We also talk about his role in No Sympatico, upcoming shows, studio gear obsession, and even building his own speakers. If you're a band, producer, audio nerd, or just someone who loves behind-the-scenes conversations about heavy music, this episode is for you.Topics we cover include:The inception of Raygun Recording StudioThe story behind the studio's nameChris's path into recording and productionWorking with bands like Lucius Fox, One With the Riverbed, Metzfire, and BlissheadBuilding custom speakers and chasing the perfect soundStudio gear, production philosophy, and workflowAdvice for bands heading into the studioLife in No Sympatico and recent / upcoming showsLinks & Resources:

Stacey told police that her ex-boyfriend, Scott Baldwin, killed Earl O-Byrne, but they didn't believe her. So why, 12-years later, did the Kalamazoo Cold Case Team decide she was telling the truth? What will she say 25 years later when the PROOF team talks to her? The team also looks at another Kalamazoo cold case with similarities to Baldwin's: the 1991 murder of 27-year-old Christine Dimmick. Visit our website at proofcrimepod.com. Follow us on social media. On Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are @proofcrimepod. Listener questions or tips about any of the cases we cover are welcome @proofcrimepod@gmail.com.    Sponsor Deals: Go to Quince.com/proof for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Go to GREENCHEF.com/proofgraza and use code proofgraza to get started with 50% off Green Chef + FREE Graza Olive Oil Set in your 2nd and 3rd boxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

Pastor John Bothof - Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10; Romans 8:11-14 Text: Colossians 3:1-10; Romans 8:11-14

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: John 1:1-3 Text: John 1:1-3

This week on the Toledo episode we talk about 70 years of pro hockey in Toledo. We then recap two tight games with Kalamazoo as well as a game with the Cyclones. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hockeytownwpod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hockeytownwpod Sponsor: Everything Hockey Clothing Company: Use code WEST at everythinghockey.com for $3 off your entire order Thumbnail player photo credit: Toledo Walleye #gogrg #ahl #americanhockeyleague #grandrapids #griffins #grandrapidsgriffins #Cossa #Danielson #Lombardi #Watson #DanWatson #toledo #toledowalleye #ourfishourfight #lgrw #RedWings #AxelSandinPellikka #treyaugustine #MSU #DetroitRedWings #Hockeytown #NHL #Hockey #HockeyLife #IceHockey #HockeyFans #RedWingsNation #DetroitSports #RedWingsHockey #LetsGoWings #DetroitVSEverybody #GoWings #yzerplan #yzerman #steveyzerman #NHLTradeDeadline #TradeDeadline #NHLRumors #NHLTrades #NHLDeadline #NHLTradeTalk #TradeRumors #HockeyRumors #NHLDiscussion #HockeyNews #NHLUpdates #NHLPlayoffs #StanleyCup #RoadToTheCup #QuestForTheCup #StanleyCupPlayoffs #NHLBracket #PlayoffPush #NHLWildcard #WinOrGoHome #Game7Mindset #ChasingTheCup #PlayoffHockey #ClutchHockey #StanleyCupFinals #NHLPlayoffHunt #BigGameMoments #HockeySeason #CupContenders #PlayoffMomentum #WildCardRace #MustWin #NHLHighlights #HockeyPodcast #HockeyTalk #SportsTalk #NHLNews #GoalieShowdown #PetrMrazek #AxelSandinPellikka #ClutchPerformance #HockeyAnalysis #NHLTonight #HockeyContent #SportsViral #HockeyCulture #GameDay #HockeyCommunity #BigPlays #NHLHighlights #HockeyPodcast #StanleyCupPlayoffs #NHLNews #HockeyTalk #HockeyLife #SportsTalk #nhlrumours #HockeyAnalysis #HockeyContent #RedWingsNation #DetroitSports #GoWings #caldercup #playoffs Draft Kings: Use code THPN when betting with Draft Kings Draft Kings Disclaimer: Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), Gambling Problem? Call 877- 8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA) 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Bet $5 Get $150 offer (void in NH/OR): Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pre-game moneyline bet. Bet must win. $150 issued as six (6) $25 bonus bets. Promotional offer period Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Siempre nos ha llamado la atención el icónico taxi amarillo de Nueva York, el coprotagonista de tantas películas. Pero esta imagen oculta una historia fascinante de violencia, sastres rusos, mafia y experimentos mecánicos locos. Con este vídeo inauguramos en Garaje Hermético la serie “Marcas desconocidas con historias sorprendentes”. Y empezamos fuerte con Checker Motors Corporation. De la aguja a las bombas de Chicago El origen de la marca no está en los despachos de Detroit, sino en la Rusia zarista. Morris Markin, un sastre que llegó a Chicago con menos de dos dólares en el bolsillo, acabó fortuitamente como dueño de una fábrica de carrocerías. Pero el Chicago de los años 20 era territorio de Al Capone, y el negocio del taxi era un campo de batalla. Checker nació en una guerra abierta contra su rival, Yellow Cab (propiedad de John Hertz). La competencia no era por precios, era a golpes: hubo tiroteos entre chóferes, se incendiaron flotas enteras y el punto culminante llegó en 1923, cuando la propia casa de Morris Markin fue bombardeada con dinamita. Checker tuvo que huir a Kalamazoo, Michigan, para sobrevivir y blindar su leyenda. Ingeniería de la supervivencia Ya a salvo, Markin impuso una filosofía contraria a la "obsolescencia programada" de los grandes fabricantes americanos. El Checker debía ser una herramienta eterna. Crearon coches con características sagradas: suelo plano, techos altos (para que un caballero entrara con sombrero de copa) y un chasis de escalera con refuerzos en X masivo, pesado pero indestructible. El diseño definitivo, con su famosa parrilla, llegó en 1956 y apenas cambiaría durante los siguientes 26 años. Los Monstruos de Kalamazoo y el corazón ajeno En su búsqueda de nichos de mercado, Checker perdió la cabeza maravillosamente en los años 60. Crearon el Checker Aerobus, una aberración mecánica de casi 7 metros de largo y hasta 9 puertas para llevar gente a los aeropuertos, que necesitaba motores V8 industriales y ruedas de camión. Hay que destacar que Checker nunca fabricó sus propios propulsores; fueron maestros del "trasplante". Usaron motores Continental, coquetearon con Chrysler y finalmente firmaron un acuerdo con General Motors, montando los legendarios motores Chevrolet, lo que hoy es una bendición para los coleccionistas por la facilidad de recambios. El fantasma de VW y el final Los años 70 fueron críticos. La empresa intentó modernizarse con prototipos italianos de Ghia que no pudieron pagar, pero la historia más increíble fue el "Plan Volkswagen". En 1977, Ed Cole (expresidente de GM) compró parte de Checker con un plan revolucionario: comprar Volkswagen Rabbits (Golf mk1), cortarlos, ensancharlos y montarlos sobre chasis Checker. Tenían los prototipos listos, pero Cole murió en un accidente de avioneta y el proyecto se estrelló con él. Finalmente, la crisis del petróleo, los desastrosos motores diésel de GM que intentaron usar y las nuevas normas de seguridad (que paradójicamente hacían peligroso su chasis demasiado rígido) acabaron con el coche. El último Checker salió de la línea de montaje el 12 de julio de 1982. La empresa, curiosamente, sobrevivió hasta 2009 fabricando piezas para sus antiguos rivales de Detroit. Checker fue una anomalía maravillosa. Una apuesta por la honestidad mecánica por encima de la moda que patrulló las calles de América durante décadas.

Send us a textIn Episode 236 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah sit down with Joanna from the indie bookstore This Is a Bookstore & BookBug in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In this episode, we step inside an indie bookstore with Joanna from This Is a Bookstore & BookBug in Kalamazoo, exploring the role independent bookstores play in shaping local reading communities, what it means to be a bookstore caretaker, and more!If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and our Live Creativity Sprints. Additionally, you'll have access to a private Facebook group and Discord server where you can interact with other fans of the show... all for just $5 a month!All book links direct you to This Is a Bookstore and BookBug's storefront, so you can support them directly with your purchase.Loving Lately:Dollar Tree (T)Hemp Dreams Oil MistNina Pool on TikTokSpy High - Prime Video (H)The Man on the Inside - Netflix (Joanna)Latest Reads:How to Read a Book | Monica Wood (T)Coffin Moon | Keith Rosson (H)Theo of Golden | Allen Levi (Joanna)Books MentionedGrown Up Book FairThe Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald | John U. BaconThe Correspondent | Virginia EvansVigil | George Saunders American Fantasy | Emma StraubAdult Braces: Driving Myself Sane | Lindy West Shelf Additions: Murder Your Darlings | Jenna Blum (T)Meet the Newmans | JenniSupport the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk

To understand how Scott Baldwin was convicted, the Proof team unearths everything they can about 83-year-old Earl O'Byrne and the circumstances of his murder.   Visit our website at proofcrimepod.com.  Follow us on social media. On Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are @proofcrimepod. Listener questions or tips about any of the cases we cover are welcome @proofcrimepod@gmail.com.    Sponsor Deals: Go to Quince.com/proof for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Go to GREENCHEF.com/proofgraza and use code proofgraza to get started with 50% off Green Chef + FREE Graza Olive Oil Set in your 2nd and 3rd boxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Alex Kuehl, the Director of Entertainment for the Kalamazoo Growlers. He is so assured that his team puts out great entertainment that he has challenged me to visit a game at any time this season, and that it would be a 5 out of 5 in atmosphere. Kalamazoo Growlers - Alex Kuehl

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

The brutal 1988 murder of 83-year-old Kalamazoo bike shop owner Earl O'Byrne is shocking. Earl is a fixture in the community who has sold just about every kid in town their first bicycle. Despite numerous tips, the case goes cold. But over a decade later Scott Baldwin is arrested by the newly formed Cold Case Team and is convicted of killing Earl. Scott is adamant he didn't do it and now, 25 years later, he's afraid he will die from the cancer spreading through his body before the truth is uncovered. Susan Simpson, Jacinda Davis, and Kevin Fitzpatrick race against the clock to find out what really happened before it's too late for Scott – what they didn't expect to uncover is a web of troubling convictions that expands far beyond the case of this one defendant.   Visit our website at ⁠proofcrimepod.com⁠.  Follow us on social media. On Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are @proofcrimepod. Listener questions or tips about any of the cases we cover are welcome @⁠proofcrimepod@gmail.com⁠.    Sponsor Deals:  Go to ⁠Quince.com/proof⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Go to ⁠GREENCHEF.com/proofgraza⁠ and use code proofgraza to get started with 50% off Green Chef + FREE Graza Olive Oil Set in your 2nd and 3rd boxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

It's been over a year since evidence in Renee Ramos' murder case was sent to a lab for DNA testing. The Proof team checks in with Jake Silva to see how he is holding up while he waits for the results. An all news season of PROOF starts on January 20, 2026 with a case from Kalamazoo, Michigan. SHOW NOTES: ⁠Visit our website⁠ for episode behind the scenes photos and more.  Follow us on social media: on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are @proofcrimepod. Listener questions or tips about any of the cases we cover are welcome @⁠proofcrimepod@gmail.com⁠.  If you have information about Renee Ramos' murder please contact us at ⁠proofcrimepod@gmail.com⁠ or at ⁠(347) 985-0794⁠, or you can reach out to Jake's attorneys: Audrey McGinn / The Innocence Center /⁠audrey@theinnocencecenter.org⁠ or Lauryn Barbosa Findley / The Northern California Innocence Project / ⁠lauryn.barbosafindley@scu.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re now on YouTube every week! Click here to subscribe. On our radar this week… There is a lot on our radar along with Santa's sleigh… It was inevitable from the day Donald Trump sent his masked, unqualified, undertrained stormtroopers into American cities. An American citizen was summarily executed; Trump, Vance, and Kristi Noem immediately called the shooting justified self-defense and branded the dead American mother a domestic terrorist. But, we have clear unrefutable evidence we have all seen with our own eyes … which proves everything they have said in the aftermath are lies. It. Was. Murder. And now – Kash Patel has decided he, and he alone, will investigate. Trump is in full land acquisition mode, launching an invasion of Venezuela and making it clear he's looking hard at Cuba, Columbia and Greenland … although his minions say he wants to buy Greenland. And he admits we could be in Venezuela for years. He apparently learned nothing from the George W. Bush's Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan…or the Vietnam War he avoided with those dreaded bone spurs. Trump adds the title of pirate to his resume with the seizure of a 50-million barrels of oil … saying he, and he alone, will illegally and unconstitutionally control the billions raised by selling his booty. Trump says it out loud: if Democrats flip the U.S. House, he expects to be impeached for a third time. Could this be an effort to motivate the MAGA vote? In Michigan, Attorney General Dana Nessel has ruled House Speaker Matt Hall's unilateral cancellation of more than a half-billion dollars from the state budget is unconstitutional … probably setting up a major court battle. State Democrats have rolled out the first blasts aimed at independent gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan with polls showing Duggan's Independent candidacy could help elect a Republican as Governor. West Michigan has been trending more Democratic over the last decade. The transition culminated with the 2022 election of Hillary Scholten to a congressional seat once held by Gerald Ford in a district that had only just two years of Democratic representation in Michigan's history. In 2026, Democrats see the opportunity to flip another longtime Republican district by defeating 8-term Republican congressman Bill Huizenga. They're counting on state Senator Sean McCann of Kalamazoo to do that. McCann's political career began 26 years ago as a member of the Kalamazoo City Committee, followed by election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2011, and moving to the state Senate 8 years later. He's now completing his 2nd term in the Senate. McCann is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a degree in political science. A Republic, If You Can Keep It is sponsored by Courtesy Clay Jones – claytoonz.com

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

In his words, French citizen Francois Moyet is a chef, a lover, a Christian and a Freemason. He's also the owner of Henderson Castle, a haunted BNB in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Come for the murder mystery dinners, leave knowing a little more about the fate of little Christine, one of several ghosts known to roam the halls - or dance all night - inside Henderson Castle. Cheers to our final story of 2025. See you in the new year! Suport us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram. Artwork by @Vonmuren Send us your story at youcanseemeinthedark@gmail.com       all music by Universal Production Music

How do we love well? Bethany Allen explores the final theme of Advent: love. She shows us that receiving love requires surrender, vulnerability, and trust, and challenges us to intentionally receive God's love as an active, life-changing invitation to become the people we were always meant to be.Key Scripture Passages: Micah 5v2-5a; 1 John 4v10This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: James from Stafford, Virginia; Barb from Bluffton, South Carolina; Brandon from Havre, Montana; Jared from Huger, South Carolina; and Nicole from Kalamazoo, Michigan. Thank you all very much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.