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Taylor Abfall from Discover Kalamazoo shares details of events including the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association Blues Fest, Downtown Kalamazoo Summer Restaurant Week and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheryl Pope is an interdisciplinary visual artist who questions and responds to issues of identity as it relates to the individual and the community, specifically regarding race, gender, class, history, power, and place. Her practice emerges from the act and politics of listening, and recently introduces a novel material to explore the artist's memories. Referencing the familiar repertoire of the French Post-Impressionist, Intimist, and Imagist paintings, Pope recreates deeply personal recollections that cinematically compose the silent complexities of beautiful and tragic oscillations between love and loss in our everyday lives. Images of couples are drawn from memory, referencing the artist's own relationships and moments of disconnect, anxiety, and desire, while beach scenes depicting a mother and child accentuate a tender stillness of caregiving. In these scenes, the figures exist in a nest of choreography–a rotating stage of mystery, tragedy, and poetry of day-to-day living with feelings of presence and absence woven throughout.     Pope (b.1980, Chicago, IL) received her MA in Design (2010) and BFA (2003) from the School of the Art Institute, Chicago, IL, where she is an Adjunct Professor.  Pope has had recent solo exhibitions at moniquemeloche, Chicago, IL (2022, 2019); The Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita, KS (2022); Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, IL (2019); Galleria Bianconi, Milan, Italy (2019); Andres Guerrero Gallery, San Francisco, CA (2018); and Fort Gansevoort, New York, NY (2017). Notable group presentations include Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, East Lansing, MI (2023); The FLAG Art Foundation, New York, NY (2023 2021); Everson Museum, Syracuse, NY (2023); Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo, MI (2022); Weinberg/Newton Gallery, Chicago, IL (2022); Skin in the Gamecurated by Zoe Lukov, Chicago, IL (2022); Fountainhead, Miami, FL (2021); Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, CA (2021); Virginia MOCA, Virgina Beach, VA (2021); and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL (2020). Pope's work will be included in the upcoming group exhibition Get in the Game: Sport and Contemporary Culture at SFMoMA in 2024. Pope's work is in the collections of Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, FL; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL; UBS Art Collection, New York, NY; Joan Flasche Artists Book Collection, Chicago, IL; Seattle Art Museum, WA; Honolulu Museum of Art, HI; Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, CA; Poetry Foundation, Chicago, IL; DePaul University Art Museum, Chicago, IL; Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA; Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, MD; United States Embassy, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; The Jackson West Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL; and The Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita, KS. She has been the recipient of several awards and fellowships, including the Public Artist Award, Franklin Works, Minneapolis, MN (2017); Selected Artist, Year of Public Art, Chicago Cultural Center, IL (2017); Mellon Fellowship, Kenyon College, Gambier, OH (2016); and 3Arts Award, Chicago, IL (2015). Pope lives and works in Chicago, IL and Miami, FL. Artist https://www.cherylpope.net/ monique meloche https://www.moniquemeloche.com/artists/35-cheryl-pope/works/ Hyperallergic https://www.moniquemeloche.com/press/492-talking-a-big-game-the-art-of-sports/ | https://www.moniquemeloche.com/press/280-artists-on-basketball-and-its-discontents/ Art Daily https://www.moniquemeloche.com/press/451-the-baltimore-museum-of-art-announces-approximately-75/ Observer https://www.moniquemeloche.com/press/437-early-sales-and-excitement-at-art-basel-miami/ The Guardian https://www.moniquemeloche.com/press/430-strike-fast-dance-lightly-largest-ever-boxing-exhibition/ BOMB https://www.moniquemeloche.com/press/420-cheryl-pope-by-carolina-wheat/ Chicago https://www.moniquemeloche.com/press/406-fall-fashion-artists-in-their-natural-habitats/ Reader https://www.moniquemeloche.com/press/418-chicago-is-a-protest-town/

The city of Kalamazoo has a calendar full of programs for residents that will help them get out and enjoy nature safely. Destiny Stetina joins us to talk about the programs and the impact such programs have had on her own life.Contact info for Destiny: stetinad@kalamazoocity.orgAfter October 1, contact: gishj@kalamazoocity.orgRelevant links:City Sustainability Webpage - City Recycling - Social media:https://www.facebook.com/KalamazooCity/https://www.instagram.com/kalamazoocity/?hl=enOther orgs:Kalamazoo Area Wild Ones - https://kalamazoo.wildones.orgHomegrown National Park - https://homegrownnationalpark.orgiNaturalist + Kalamazoo Invasive Species Project - https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/invasive-species-monitoring-in-kalamazoo

The first-ever mural festival in Kalamazoo is featured.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.

Pastor John Bothof - Scripture: Genesis 47:27-48:22 Text: Genesis 47:27-48:22

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 121 Text: Psalm 121

July 10, 2025 ~ Western Michigan University's new president, Russ Kavalhuna, joins Kevin to share what he is excited about at his new role in Kalamazoo.

Taylor Abfall from Discover Kalamazoo shares details of events such as Art Hop and Parchment's Kindleberger Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie Willoughby, Program Coordinator at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, with details on the free, art-related programs this summer at the Museum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Season 14 Episode 25 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, Lisa chats with former Wimbledon Junior Finalist, Jordan Cox, live from the Intennse Arena in Atlanta.Jordan Cox began playing tennis at 8 years old and quickly started competing in junior events across the country & around the world. Some key junior tournament highlights include winning the singles & doubles (w Evan King) titles at the Boys 14 USTA Winter Nationals, winning the singles title at the Boys 16 USTA Hard Courts at Kalamazoo, placing 3rd at the Boys 18 USTA Hard Courts at Kalamazoo, and reaching the finals of the Boy's Singles draw at Wimbledon.After a successful junior career, Jordan decided to forgo college and NCAA tennis to play professionally. He earned singles and doubles titles at the 10-15k level reaching a career high ATP singles ranking of 449 and doubles ranking of 605.The grind of professional tennis eventually proved too much so Jordan stopped after 4 years. Unsure of what to do next, he found himself playing college tennis for Coach Chase Hodges and the Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies. He earned his Bachelors in business marketing while competing on the championship winning team 3 years running.Currently, Jordan is an actor and resides in the Atlanta area with his wife, Valeria. He's acting on TV shows & movies while still staying in the game he loves as a coach at Harp Performance Academy under Jim Harp.You can find Jordan's acting resume on his IMDB page at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6338980/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1. You can also follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jordanmcoxxy/.As always, I am available for one-to-one consults to work with you as you find your way through the college recruiting process. You can purchase and book online through our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://parentingaces.com/shop/category/consult-with-lisa-stone/⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your fellow tennis players, parents, and coaches. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or via your favorite podcast app. Please be sure to check out our logo'd merch as well as our a la carte personal consultations in our online shop.CREDITSIntro & Outro Music: Morgan Stone aka STØNEAudio & Video Editing: Lisa Stone

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo with the calendar events including the July Art Hop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special musical treat for this week's Popcorn Theatre at the Tibbits Opera House.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.

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 23 Text: Psalm 23

Pastor John Bothof - Scripture: Genesis 47 Text: Genesis 47

EZ off till Monday, 7/7. Enjoy three Patreon Bonus encore showsSegments include:*New guy, Jeremy is in attendance*We talk to Chris WHILE he's finishing a 26.2 mile run!*The latest Boeing whistleblower delivers a damning accusation...and is not yet dead.*W Michigan Dutch wacko tries to bomb the Satanic Temple of Massachusetts.*Mom in India does to her 6 year-old son what EZ's grandpa almost did to his Dad*EZ's silly Armenian family members*A brief history of EZ's podcast career, complete with the story of his fight with Ben Glaze back in the day.*The airline industry sues the Biden Administration for wanting you to pay less money to fly.*Update on the guy who received a pig kidney.*Why EZ hates Gift of Life Michigan.*Update on lady who lived in Family Fair sign.*EZ trying to convince Dad and JoAnn to move in.*Bill Maher and Bill Burr have a retarded conversation about how Louis CK is getting a raw deal.*Michigan moron pleads guilty to threatening the governor over email.*Alcoholics Anonymous shouldn't be a trash dumping ground.*Kalamazoo, Michigan strip club helping rebuild after tornados  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-eric-zane-show-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Abfall from Discover Kalamazoo gives us a rundown of Fourth of July events and happenings coming up early next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only a few hundred years ago, our ancestors were just as familiar with the night sky as they were with the daytime sky. Now we are quite separated from it. Steven Crawford, the Planetarium Technician at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, visits the podcast to discuss the night sky, and how to planetarium can help people access the wonder and majesty of it.For information about the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, and to purchase tickets to the planetarium, visit https://kalamazoomuseum.org/planetarium

“This little girl refused to give up”-What happened on February 20th, 2016 would haunt the citizens of Kalamazoo, Michigan forever. It's after 10 pm, outside a Cracker Barrel, when 14 year old Abigail Kopf & her friends are getting ready to head home, until an unknown man approaches them with a gun. Earlier in the day, 911 received a call about someone driving a silver Uber, who had attacked 25-year-old mother Tiana Carruthers as she shielded a group of neighbourhood children — now, he's chosen Abbie as his next target. The only hope for justice for the citizens of Kalamazoo, rests on the shoulders of whoever can survive him – and take him down before he hurts anyone else. If you'd like to support the Kalamazoo community and survivors' healing, check out the Forever Strong foundation: https://www.foreverstrongfoundation.org/ -CreditsWritten, edited & directed by Alexandre GendronResearched by Tiffany LoxtonVoiceover by William AkanaProduced by Alexandra Salois & Salim Sader-Sources20/20: The Deadly Ride, ABC News, 2019Tiana says she can't hate that man. Steve names her a Harvey's Hero, Steve TV Show, 2017Shooting Survivor Forgives Attacker, MLive, 2016Kalamazoo Shooting 2 Years Later, MLive, 2019'Stronger now:' Victim of Kalamazoo Uber shooter reacts to surprise guilty plea, MLive, 2019Catholic Charities - "Tiana's Story", Lawrence Productions, 2019Mom thanks Kzoo shooting survivor for saving kids' lives, WOOD TV8, 2017Unearthed videos show bubbly Abbie Kopf years before shooting, WOOD TV8, 2017Abigail Kopf's ‘breathtaking' recovery and the ‘angel' who saved her life, WOOD TV8, 2016Abigail Kopf gets surprise visit from her grandmother, WOOD TV8, 2016Abbie Kopf talks about recovery, night of shooting, WOOD TV8, 2016Video shows Abbie walking: 'She's doing great', WOOD TV8, 2016Kalamazoo Shooting Victim: 'I'm A Warrior Princess', ABC News, 2016Camera captures Abbie Kopf's surgery day, spirit, WOOD TV8, 2016Abbie Kopf's paramedic: ‘It was pretty emotional', WOOD TV8, 2016Kzoo shooting survivor Abbie Kopf returns to school, WOOD TV8, 2017Kalamazoo shooting survivor Abbie Kopf heads home, WOOD TV8, 2016Abigail Kopf Graduates from Mary Free Bed, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, 2016Getting the call that Abbie had been shot, WOOD TV8, 2016Vickie Kopf: 'She grasped my fingers', WOOD TV8, 2016Abbie's Journey, WOOD TV8, 2017911 calls describe terror caused by Uber driver, MLive, 2016Feb. 20 arrest of Jason B. Dalton, MLive, 2016Jason Dalton Kalamazoo Shooting Suspect Dragged Out of Court! 05/20/16, CourtChatter Live, 2016Jason Dalton Kalamazoo Shooting Probable Cause Hearing Part 2 05/20/16, CourtChatter Live, 2016Uber shooter Jason Dalton pleads guilty, MLive, 2019Kalamazoo shooter Jason Dalton sentenced to life in prison, Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV, 2019Police: Gunman on the run after random shootings, WOOD TV8, 2016Dalton's Uber fare: ‘You're not the shooter, are you?', WOOD TV8, 2016Kalamazoo shooting suspect in gun store, WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7, 2016Calls from a killer: Jason Dalton explains guilty plea, WOOD TV8, 2019Obama: Kalamazoo 'Terrorized by Gun Violence', AP Archive, 2016Kalamazoo shooting victim Abigail Kopf walking, WZZM13, 2016Abigail Kopf, Teen Shot by Kalamazoo Uber Driver, 'Fighting For Her Life', WCBD News 2, 2016Tiana Carruthers in 1st press conference: ‘Every day is hard', WOOD TV8, 2016Antasia Fareed speaks about her sister, mass shooting victim Tiana Carruthers, MLive, 2016Shooting Victim Tiana Carruthers Recuperating, MLive, 2016Tiana Carruthers speaking to public Thursday, WZZM13, 2016Uber Driver's Shooting Victim Speaks Out: 'I Wake Up Thinking It's All a Dream, but Reality Hits', ABC News, 2016Abbie's family: Shooting night was like a horror movie, WOOD TV8, 2016Abbie Kopf: ‘I just want to be normal', WOOD TV8, 2016Hero Mom Shot While Protecting Kids Has Message For Kalamazoo Shooter, Inside Edition, 2016

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: Psalm 62 Text: Psalm 62

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Genesis 46 Text: Genesis 46

Kyle Triplett pairs hundreds of ceramic elements with digital projections and light works that highlight the human relationship with land and place. In our interview we talk about making site specific work, his interest in blending physical and visual space, and the Morean Ceramic Research Center in Kalamazoo, MI. Triplett is the Morean Distinguished Professor in Ceramics at Western Michigan University and the director of the center. www.kyletriplett.com   I have a few spots left in my surface design workshop at Snow Farm August 14 - 17. If you are interested in building layers through mark making and pattern, join me for a weekend of experimentation and learning. To register visit www.snowfarm.org.   Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art www.Rosenfieldcollection.com Cornell Studio Supply www.cornellstudiosupply.com Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program www.snowfarm.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.

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.

Toni Will shares how she became the first female general manager for the Kalamazoo Wings, a men's professional hockey team in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She never planned to be in hockey. She transitioned from banking to running the Chamber of Commerce and ultimately managed a professional sports team.Toni wasn't looking to be the first woman GM in hockey. She just loved Kalamazoo and believed that if she were passionate, the money would follow. Over the last decade, the Kalamazoo Wings have grown attendance, increased sales and revenue, won several awards, and even earned two Guinness World Records.Toni opens up about her sobriety journey, how she Googled am "I an alcoholic", and finally gave up drinking in 2020. Sobriety gave her back thousands of hours and created the space for everything she's built since.She launched Mindfulness Elevated to help others find freedom from alcohol and work on their fitness and nutrition goals. Then she expanded into professional development coaching to help other leaders and entrepreneurs break their own glass ceilings.In 2024, she became a TEDx speaker, launched her podcast Women In... [LISTEN HERE], started writing her first book, Not the Norm, and is planning her EmpowHER conference.We are spilling the tea about what happens when you finally stop drinking and let your life expand. This is what happens when you stop playing small and follow the breadcrumbs to bigger things.Connect with TORI:LinkedIn HEREWebsite HEREStep into Your Sober Era! Are you ready to embrace a life of clarity and empowerment? Let's embark on this transformative journey together! [Subscribe Now ➔] Sam's Sober Stack | Samantha Parker | Substack Want to Work with The Samantha Parker for Content Management CLICK HERE Grab my Sober Travel Tips Guide HERE Check out My Sober Storefront HERE Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@samanthaparkershow YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thesamanthaparker Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesamanthaparker/ Grab $10 off Curious Elixirs https://oken.do/ho7cxduy Shop Ryze Coffee - Grab 15% Off HERE

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Genesis 43-45 Text: Genesis 43-45

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 91 Text: Psalm 91

MumbleBee mixes live for Morning Blend, hosted by Funk It Coffee and Thrift! We couldn't be more proud of our little DJ from Kalamazoo, who has been gracing the Missoula underground with a fresh and vibey injection of character and style since 2021. - Starlight Reunion Another cup of vibrant and bold selections, with undertones of honey and sunlight - lightly roasted - sure to put a skip in your step, or a dream in your day. :3 - MumbleBee

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Lager For The Lakes American Lager from Bell's Brewing in Kalamazoo, MI. She reviews her weekend with family in Missouri, playing with her sister's dog and grilling for her brother-in-law on Father's Day.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (18:13): Kathleen shares news announcing that Dolly's new Nashville hotel will open Spring 2026, Post Malone & Jelly Roll cause a giant traffic jam in Southern Missouri, Stevie Nicks releases new Fall concert dates, and Cher's son Eligah is hospitalized again.    TASTING MENU (2:33): Kathleen samples Lesser Evil Organic Cheddar Popcorn, Lay's Wavy Magic Masala chips, Hidden Valley Jalapeno Ranch dressing, and Weber Grilling Fireball whiskey flavored seasoning.    UPDATES (23:44): Kathleen shares updates on Baby Reindeer's Fiona Harvey, the Florida Panthers win the 2025 Stanley Cup, the first Millennial saint gets his canonization date, Brooke Shields' podcast interview criticizing Meghan Markle quietly disappears, a Kentucky man is arrested for releasing a raccoon in a bar, and the 2025 NBA Finals ratings are the lowest in 27 years.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (42:43): Kathleen reveals that Oklahoma is now producing Mountain Lions, and Captain James Cook's lost ship “The Endeavor” has been found in a Rhode Island harbor.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (57:13) : Kathleen shares articles on the Louvre staff shutting the museum to protest overuse, the Bonnaroo Music Festival is cancelled due to extreme weather, Anderson Cooper's CNN contract is up for renewal, the 10,000-step exercise concept is derived from “Japanese Walking,” Red Lobster unveils a new menu, the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson dies aged 82, Country Music just got a Grammy update, Atlanta could get another NHL team, and the best fast food French fries are revealed.   STUPID TOURIST STORIES (46:25): Kathleen reads about a New Jersey tourist who is gored by a bison in Yellowstone, and a tourist crushes a priceless Van Gogh chair while taking a photo.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:19:22): Kathleen reads about Saint Fiacre.     WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (37:13): Kathleen recommends skipping “The Mortician” on Max, and “Titan: The OceanGate Disaster” on Netflix.   

Battle Creek Unlimited is an economic development non-profit that has aquired 10 acres along the Kalamazoo River that runs through downtown. For decades, this area has been a highly industrial one, with the banks of the river reflecting that. A cement channel was created in 1962 to prevent flooding. The buildings along the channel have been removed, and now the property sits behind a chain link fence. What is the plan for this area? Kris Martin, Urban Planner with Battle Creek Unlimited, sits down with us to explain the plans for the property - including how the river can be naturalized and contribute to habitat and recreational opportunities along the Kalamazoo River.Complete the survey to provide feedback on the future design of the downtown Battle Creek naturalization project: www.battlecreekmichigan.gov (Will be open through Fall 2025)

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From trapping basement grows to legally selling out boutique exotics in Kalamazoo, today's guests embody the hunger for hunting down the most A-1 premium smoke that can only come from career consumers and passionate stewards of the plant.Blackleaf is live in Detroit, moments before judging the rosin for Bring Your Best Bag 2025, with the Growing Pains team, Jason, Seth, and Tom, to discuss all things that are “actually smoking,” as well as the state of

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: Psalm 139 Text: Psalm 139

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Genesis 42 Text: Genesis 42

15-year-old Barbara Louise Cotton vanished from the streets of Williston, North Dakota, on April11, 1981, five blocks from her home. What happened to Barbara Cotton? In episode 1, while others called Barbara a 'runaway', a frustrated yet unyielding Sandee Evanson refuses to stop looking for her childhood friend. A Better Search for Barbara is a deep, investigative dive into one of North Dakota's longestrunning cold cases. Music by Wowza in Kalamazoo: https://wowzainkalamazoo.bandcamp.com/Check out the full catalog and everything Dakota Spotlight: https://dakotaspotlight.com/ Get all episodes early, ad-free, and more. Subscribe to Spotlight PLUS:https://dakotaspotlight.com/spotlight-plus/ Sign up for the Dakota Spotlight newsletter: https://dakotaspotlight.com/newsletter/ Email: dakotaspotlight@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight X/Twitter: @dakotaspotlightInstagram: @dakotaspotlightTikTok: @dakotaspotlightBluesky: @dakotaspotlight.bsky.socialYouTube: @dakotaspotlightpodcast4800 Proudly produced by Six Horse Media: info@sixhorsemedia.com Advertise your podcast or brand in Dakota Spotlight episodes: info@sixhorsemedia.com All content in this podcast, including audio, interviews, and soundscapes, is the property of SixHorse Media. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or rebroadcast of this material without theexpress written consent of Six Horse Media is strictly prohibited. For permissions or inquiries,please contact info@sixhorsemedia.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scholar and poet Shonda Buchanan grew up in Kalamazoo with a deep love for Nina Simone. Her new book, The Lost Songs of Nina Simone, captures the singer's spirit in a unique blend of poetry, memoir, and historical reflection. Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kalamazoo, Michigan man Darian Myers said that he has lived in multiple haunted locations and has experienced activity since he was a young boy. Myers said he believes he may have inherited this unsettling ability from his mother...

Today we have a special treat for our Slaycaters: A sneak peek of one of our favorite true crime shows, Dakota Spotlight. Host James Wolner spends this season investigating a frustrating cold case - and ends up with new leads and a shift from the Attorney General's office. It's beautifully produced and deeply investigated - we think you'll love it! 15-year-old Barbara Louise Cotton vanished from the streets of Williston, North Dakota, on April 11, 1981, five blocks from her home. What happened to Barbara Cotton? In episode 1, while others called Barbara a 'runaway', a frustrated yet unyielding Sandee Evanson refuses to stop looking for her childhood friend. A Better Search for Barbara is a deep, investigative dive into one of North Dakota's longest running cold cases. Music by Wowza in Kalamazoo: https://wowzainkalamazoo.bandcamp.com/ Check out the full catalog and everything Dakota Spotlight: https://dakotaspotlight.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/dakotaspotlight X/Twitter: @dakotaspotlight Instagram: @dakotaspotlight TikTok: @dakotaspotlight Bluesky: @dakotaspotlight.bsky.social YouTube: @dakotaspotlightpodcast4800 Proudly produced by Six Horse Media: info@sixhorsemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us a textIn this inspiring episode, host Melinda Russell interviews MaKenna Long, a young woman who grew up in the racing world and is now building her career in motorsports.MaKenna started racing quarter midgets at seven and a half years old at Little Kalamazoo Speedway in Michigan, thanks to her grandfather's curiosity about a new track being built nearby. What started as a family hobby quickly became a family passion, with her parents, sister, and grandparents heavily involved in every aspect of her racing. MaKenna's younger sister Alyssa also now races at Kalamazoo Speedway, continuing the family tradition.Support the showFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/womensmotorsportsnetworki/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ TIKTOK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ X: https://x.com/IWMANation FACEBOOK Personal Page: https://www.facebook.com/melinda.ann.russell

Monoform Cinema is a group that is bringing a curated, non-commercial film experience to Kalamazoo. The team (Gabe Ybarra, Jaycie McGruder, Steve Remenapp, and Carman Goodrich) remember the days when the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema was operating and people could go to see movies for more than just the day's big blockbusters. From the serious to the humorous, Monoform brings people together and shows films that spark movement, a juxtaposition to the imagery of a couch potato who turns their mind off to consume movies. It is entirely accessible - tickets are a mere $5 - and it is building community in a fantastically surprising way.Attend a Monoform Cinema showing on the second Thursday of each month. For more information visit www.monoformcinema.comUnfortunately there is some static from a faulty microphone cord featured in this episode. Static is present at 11-15 min and 30-34 min.

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The dangers facing tow truck operators and the evolving strategies to protect them take center stage in this eye-opening episode of Towing News. We explore multiple tragic incidents, including a Kentucky case where a truck driver has been indicted for murder after allegedly watching YouTube videos before fatally striking tow operator Troy Caldwell. The driver now faces serious charges including evidence tampering and has a warrant out for his arrest after missing court appearances.Our coverage extends globally with news of a devastating Mother's Day accident in South Africa that claimed nine lives when a tow truck rear-ended a vehicle carrying church members. These incidents underscore the critical importance of attentive driving and the vulnerability of roadside workers.We also examine innovative enforcement approaches in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where authorities are tackling disruptive "X-Train" mobile parties through a new towing ordinance. This strategy allows police to immediately impound vehicles without court orders, imposing $300 fees on owners and creating a streamlined system for handling repeat offenders. The approach represents a significant shift from previous enforcement methods that often left officers outnumbered and unable to effectively disperse these gatherings.The consequences of impaired driving are highlighted through the sentencing of Jason Guerin to 4-12 years for a crash that severely injured both a state trooper and tow truck driver in Malta, New York. We also provide practical hazmat response guidance from expert Perry Beatty, covering essential equipment requirements for towing professionals responding to accidents involving hazardous materials. His emphasis on being "combat ready" offers valuable insight for industry professionals seeking to improve their emergency response capabilities.Listen now to understand the challenges facing the towing industry and the evolving strategies being implemented to protect workers and communities. Share your thoughts on these developments and let us know what safety measures you believe would most effectively protect roadside workers.

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Before he was headed to infinity and beyond, Tim Allen was headed to life in prison for a low-level drug deal in Michigan. This is the story about how his first career ended in a life-changing bust, and what he had to do in order to survive and find a way out. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including discussions about suicide. If you're thinking about suicide or are worried about a friend or loved one, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TIX TO BOX OF ODDITES LIVE SHOWS ARE NOW ON SALE HERE! Welcome to Inbox of Oddities, where reality takes a smoke break and the inbox bursts open with haunted urns, chalk-eating tulpas, Cold War wristbands, and at least one New Jersey-based armadillo that defies all natural law. In this listener-fueled fever dream: One listener's imaginary friend—Bimble, the caped, spoon-draped chalk connoisseur—appears in someone else's childhood, uninvited and possibly still out there. A surgical nurse from Kalamazoo fact-checks a historical deep dive and dishes on a defunct statue that looked like it belonged in a museum labeled “Regret.” A cat becomes a Latin-hating oracle, an ER trip turns mildly conspiratorial, and Albania is revealed to be bunker-rich and surprisingly scenic. Also: haunted urn gymnastics, ritual birthmarks, a cheese grater mishap, armadillo teleportation, and a touching reminder that kindness still matters—even when your neighbor might be a Siberian shaman. Come for the mystery. Stay because your pet just growled at the speaker and now you can't blink. BOO is powered by your stories—and possibly interdimensional rodent portals. #BoxOfOddities #InboxOfOddities #WeirdPodcast #ListenerTales #HauntedUrn #ImaginaryFriendOrDemon #SiberianShamanNeighbor #PossessedCat #BunkerTourism #PodcastWeirdness #StayBizarre #FreakFlagFlying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices