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Today on the program, a trip into the archive and a return to Episode 836, my conversation with author and humorist Samantha Irby. Air date: May 14, 2023. Irby's books include Quietly Hostile, Meaty, Wow, No Thank You, and We Are Never Meeting in Real Life. She also writes for television, having worked on shows like Shrill, And Just Like That, and the forthcoming Tuca & Bertie. She blogs at Bitches Gotta Eat and lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan. *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, etc. Get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Write a Novel,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brad's email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠proud affiliate partner of Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 20, 2026 Marked the 10 year anniversary of the horrific events that took place on a cold night in Kalamazoo Michigan. In this re-do case special we cover the crimes of Jason Dalton who claimed the Uber drive share app he used to pick up passengers told him who should live and who should die.    Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell   Neighbors say Kalamazoo shooting suspect 'liked guns' (freep.com) Managing the Response to a Mobile Mass Shooting | National Police Foundation https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2016/03/19/uber-call-botched-kalamazoo-shootings/81915560 Lawyer for Michigan Uber Driver's Family Shares New Details on Alleged Shooting Spree - ABC News (go.com) Kalamazoo shooter saw 'devil' on Uber app and blames visions for killing spree | Michigan | The Guardian

In this engaging interview, Mitch Gulish from saturdays at your place discusses their recent album release, the DIY music scene in Kalamazoo, and their international touring experiences. They share insights on navigating the music industry, building a band from college friends, and the realities of touring and recording. Topics Covered:-Band formation and evolution-DIY music scene in Kalamazoo-Challenges with record labels and rights-Touring across the US, Europe, and Australia-Band dynamics and songwriting influences -Band's creative process and songwriting evolution-Social media approach and fan engagement-Music video production and storytellingChapters:00:00 Introduction to Saturdays at Your Place03:19 The Reception of the New Album05:56 Musical Influences and Evolution09:01 The Dynamics of Band Collaboration11:36 The Kalamazoo DIY Scene14:31 Navigating the Music Industry20:10 The Reality of Touring Life22:58 The Band's Rapid Growth and Future Plans36:27 The Journey of Touring: From Vans to Buses39:51 Navigating International Tours: Gear and Logistics42:40 The Unsung Hero: Tyson's Role in the Band44:30 DIY Merch Production: The Band's Hustle55:01 Social Media and Music: Finding the Balance59:01 The Absurdity of Music Videos: A Creative Approach59:41 Creative Process Behind Music Videos01:01:26 Dealing with Pressure and Expectations01:02:22 Evolution of Sound and Lyrics01:03:11 Fan Reception and New Audiences01:04:21 The Use of Language in Lyrics01:06:09 Album Length and Listener Engagement01:08:01 Balancing Artistic Integrity and Commercial Success01:08:46 Navigating the Follow-Up Challenge01:09:32 Favorite Tracks and Their Development01:19:30 Closing Thoughts and Future PlansGuest Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saturdaysatyourplace/?hl=enSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/69Kp4bE7aUWEPrmTwmhVZR?si=AL4L7inJQEOmbKunm-yPEQAbout Bardown Breakdown:Power chords and crashing boards. Mikey, Tom, and Justin talk music, hockey, and anything else that gets in their way. Tom and Mikey are lifelong friends that grew up on Long Island during the glory days of alternative music where our local bands were As Tall As Lions, Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, The Sleeping, Envy on the Coast, you get the point. We spent many nights together at The Downtown, catching any pop-punk, indie, hardcore, or emo band that came through. This was not a phase, Mom! Fast forward 20 years and we are still just as passionate about the scene as we were during our girl jeans and youth XL band tees days. Tom and Mikey are diehard New York Islanders fans, but Justin (Bolts fan) likes to remind us that we are https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/notanislespodcast. As we got older we realized we can like more than one thing and running beside our love for music has always been our love for hockey. We have realized we are not alone in this thinking, actually there are many of us that love these two things! This podcast explores just how connected they are!NEW EPISODE EVERY TUESDAY! SUBSCRIBE SO YOU NEVER MISS A GREAT INTERVIEW!

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: Acts 1:1-11 Text: Matthew 1:18-23; Luke 1:34-37; John 1:14-18; 3:16-18; John 6:56-58;

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Mark 3:1-6; Gen. 4:1-8; Jonah 4; Proverbs 29:22; Text: Mark 3:1-6; Gen. 4:1-8; Jonah 4; Proverbs 29:22;

In this episode, Susan, Jacinda, and Kevin talk about their first investigative trip back to Kalamazoo since the Jeff Titus case — what they found, what still doesn't add up, and how frustrating (and heartbreaking) it can be to dig into wrongful conviction cases where “key” leads may have been left behind. 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. 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

McKenna Dole gives us a rundown of this week's events, including the Maple Sugar Festival and RAD Fest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Panich from the Kalamazoo Nature Center talked with us about the annual event, a traditional near the start of Spring around Kalamazoo for many years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council previews this week's events including the first Art Hop of 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back from covering North Dakota's Penrose Cup celebration in Kalamazoo, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) with plenty to discuss, including a preview of the four conference tournaments that begin this week, what's at stake on the final weekend in the Big Ten and Hockey East, what he got wrong about Providence in the preseason, Brown's new head coach, what to expect from the inaugural United Collegiate Hockey Cup, and plenty more. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

Are you searching for the best places to live in Michigan heading into 2026? In this video, I break down Houzeo's Top 10 Best Places to Live in Michigan list and explain how the rankings were built using real data from sources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, and C2ER cost-of-living reports. We'll walk through cities like Ann Arbor, Rochester Hills, Troy, Holland, Grand Rapids, Okemos, Midland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Detroit, while unpacking what affordability, job stability, income levels, and housing demand really mean for someone thinking about moving to Michigan. As a Michigan Realtor helping people relocate every week, I also share what these rankings don't show — including property taxes, lifestyle differences, and long-term value — so you can decide what “best” truly means for you. If you're planning a move, download my 74-page Living in Michigan Relocation Guide linked below and reach out anytime.CONTACT ME

Eva Hallman interviews Indy Fuel forward Lee Lapid prior to the Feb. 24, 2026 game vs. Kalamazoo.

Eva Hallman interviews Indy Fuel forward Tyler Paquette prior to the Jan. 17, 2026 game against Kalamazoo.

Michael Smith, City of Kalamazoo Communications Manager, reviews action at the Kalamazoo City Commission meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carrie Drake, Race Director for the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon joined us for an update on events and registration,.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Dr. Micole Dyson, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education joined us to share details on the Great Start Readiness Program orientation. 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: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 Text: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Pastor Aaron Bronsink - Scripture: John 17:21-24, John 13:34-35, Ephesians 4:32 Text: John 17:21-24, John 13:34-35, Ephesians 4:32

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.

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: 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;

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;

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. 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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. 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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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