Podcasts about Ludington

Welcome to the Michigan Triangle—a jagged, restless wedge drawn from Ludington down to Benton Harbor, Michigan, and straight across to Manitowoc, Wisconsin. For centuries, this volatile patch of water has swallowed massive freighters, erased commercial airliners, and twisted the laws of physics. In tonight's episode, we pull back the shroud of freezing fog to explore 10 of the strangest true stories, cold cases, and local legends buried in these icy depths. From impossible locked-room disappearances to ancient submerged anomalies, the secrets of Lake Michigan are finally coming to light. Which of these 10 mysteries do you find the most unsettling? Is Captain Donner still out there in the dark, or did Flight 2501 leave behind secrets the lake refuses to give up? Let me know your theories in the comments below! If you love regional folklore, dark history, and unsolved anomalies, make sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button and turn on notifications. We drop new deep-woods and dark-water mysteries every week. Credits & Sources: Historical aviation records via the Michigan Shipwreck Research Association (MSRA) Maritime logs of the O.M. McFarland (1937) NOAA Great Lakes meteorological data #MichiganTriangle #GreatLakes #UnsolvedMysteries #SteveStockton #GhostShips #Flight2501 #StrangeHistoryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, Jon Hansen has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head on over to ‘the beginning of northern’ Michigan […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, Jon Hansen has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head on over to ‘the beginning of northern’ Michigan […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, Jon Hansen has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head on over to ‘the beginning of northern’ Michigan […]

Brandy Miller, Executive Director of Pure Ludington, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Ludington. Ludington is a classic example of a Lake Michigan beach town today, but its rich history can still be seen. You can see all that Ludington has to offer on their website.

In Episode 283 of the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast presented by Fish Hawk Electronics, host Chris Larsen talks with Chip Cartwright and CJ Baker of Silver Streak Spoons about what really makes trolling spoons effective for salmon and trout across the Great Lakes. Recorded at the Greater Niagara Fishing Expo, this conversation covers real-world insights from Lake Michigan fishing out of Ludington, including how changing water clarity, bait size, and modern electronics are shaping today's salmon programs. Chip and CJ explain why profile often matters more than color, how spoon size should change throughout the season, and what anglers should know about the growing popularity of salmon jigging with live sonar. They also break down practical trolling speeds, lead lengths behind the ball, and how anglers can confidently choose productive spoon patterns without overcomplicating their spread. You'll also hear behind-the-scenes stories about how classic Silver Streak colors get their names, how new patterns are tested on the water, and why matching your presentation to your goals—numbers vs. trophy fish—changes everything. If you troll for salmon or trout on Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, or any Great Lakes port, this episode will help you fine-tune your spoon program and make smarter lure choices all season long.

Barbara Peters in conversation with Andrew Ludington

"In this thrilling installment of the Splinter Effect series, time-traveling archaeologist Rabbit Ward returns to the past to help save his former adversary and track down a murderous thief in first century Jerusalem." Andrew Ludington returns to the show to talk about Double Shadow, the second book in the Splinter Effect series! We'll also discuss serialized storytelling, historical acuracy, naming characters and much more! Order Double Shadow  - https://a.co/d/09WoniNO Order my medieval swashbuckler, Thorn https://a.co/d/04i4kDUi Order my crime adventure, Diamonds in Denver https://a.co/d/aHi7p9z Order my 1920's Aviator novella, Unwanted Passenger https://a.co/d/5FVQJWU Order my pulp treasure hunt novel, One Man's Treasure https://a.co/d/i19YMn7  Follow Andrew https://andrewludington.com/ https://www.instagram.com/andrewludington/ Follow The Show! https://terrancelayhew.com/suitup/ https://www.instagram.com/suitup.author https://www.facebook.com/tlayhew https://suitupwith.substack.com/    

Host Dave Lorenz highlights segments on Michigan's golf and ski resorts, the “Butterflies Are Blooming” exhibit at Frederik Meijer Gardens, the National Morel Mushroom Festival, and what visitors can expect from summer visits to Ludington. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brandy Miller, Chamber President/CEO, joins Lisa Dent to share the events that Ludington has during the holiday season. Primarily a beach town, Ludington still offers plenty of opportunities for families to enjoy the great dining and arts that Ludington offers. They also have a highly rated New Year’s Eve event as well.

In this week's episode of America on the Road, host Jack Nerad teams up with guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo for a road test double feature. Jack gets behind the wheel of the track-capable 2025 Hyundai Elantra N, a front-wheel-drive sport sedan that brings serious speed and value to the compact segment. Matt pilots the refreshed 2025 Nissan Altima, where new tech and design tweaks aim to keep this midsize sedan in the hunt. The fully packed news segment covers EV policy shifts, Jeep's electrified Grand Wagoneer, and Lincoln's meditation mode. Before the episode ends, Jack and Matt answer a listener's question about the safety of semi-autonomous driving systems and preview the contenders for the 2026 North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year awards.

Guest: Kevin Skarritt (pronounced “scare it”) Kevin shares a real-world look at retiring in stages, shifting identity after work, and building a life that feels meaningful day to day. From an early career on the trading desk to web development, branding, and agency ownership, Kevin eventually traded deadlines for woodworking, stained glass, music, and time on the water in Ludington, Michigan. He talks candidly about timing a move, budgeting with a spouse, the value of a trusted financial planner, and adapting when health surprises change the plan. https://youtu.be/ilmQXiLMTT4 What We Cover From markets to makerspace: Kevin's path from Series 7 stockbroker to web and branding agency owner, then into retired life filled with creative projects. The 2008 reset: How losing key clients forced hard choices and a cross-country move, with college costs on the horizon. Planning the pivot: Talking through retirement years in advance, right-sizing lifestyle, and using a financial plan to set boundaries that still allow for joy. Retire to something: Why it helps to list hobbies, volunteer ideas, and part-time interests before you leave work. When plans change: Health events that limited some outdoor goals, and how Kevin built a deep bench of interests so he never feels stuck. Home base by the lake: Why Ludington checked the boxes for nature, trails, and a strong arts community. Money talk as a team: Budgeting styles in marriage, aligning on priorities, and the simple rule they use now: if it brings real joy and fits the plan, it's worth it. Time apart matters: Practical advice for couples who suddenly spend every hour together after retirement. Kevin's Practical Tips Start retirement talks early and revisit them regularly. Work with a financial advisor to set spending guardrails you can trust. List at least three activities you can do if your first choice becomes tough. Build structure in your week even without a traditional schedule. Plan for healthy space as a couple. Listener Takeaways Retirement works best when you know what you are going to, not only what you are leaving. A clear plan gives you confidence to spend on what matters. Flexibility is a skill; practice it before you need it. Timestamps 00:00 Intro and guest welcome 02:10 Kevin's winding path through finance, science, and the web 10:45 Agency downturn, relocation, and college bills 17:40 Early retirement talks and the role of planning 23:20 “Retire to something” and building a bench of interests 28:30 Health surprises and staying adaptable 33:10 Why Ludington and the pull of the arts community 38:00 Budgeting together and spending for joy 43:10 Time apart for couples in retirement 46:30 Final thoughts and contact info Connect With Us Have questions about your own retirement timeline? Start with a Fit Meeting at srbadvisors.com or email info@srbadvisors.com.

Captain Shane Ruboyaines from Dreamweaver Lures joins the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast for Episode 271. This show was recorded at Team Dreamweaver headquarters in Ludington, Michigan in late August. We discuss the origins of Dreamweaver, the fishing around Ludington in 2025, what's new with Dreamweaver, and much more. Keep an eye out on our YouTube channel. In October, we'll drop a video of our tour of the Dreamweaver facility. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head over to the great state of Michigan and visit with Brandy […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head over to the great state of Michigan and visit with Brandy […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head over to the great state of Michigan and visit with Brandy […]

Send us a textHey Xer's!!!It's mid-summer and you're toolin through tourist towns, swimming in pools and tubing down rivers. You know, enjoying summer.What are Matt and Jayce up to? Well Matt is crafting ideas and taking his family on vacation to the Yoop. Jayce is busy waging wars against the English Ivy that constantly tries to take over his yard. He has vowed to fight by land, sea and air! Jayce also went to Ludington, MI for a week.While they're enjoying their summer they put together this fun episode of Jayce guessing if Matt's bands are real or fake. There is some comedic bits in there. Jayce tells a story about old slang for, well…. I guess you'll have to listen to see. Also there is more Grindcore than you might think.Tune in and share with your friends or even your enemies. Whatever you choose we hope you enjoy this episode of XRadioX!

It's a jammed-packed episode of the non-award-winning Talkin' Rock podcast. The legendary Steve Jones is up first to discuss his upcoming tour. He told me how much he loves touring with this band. We talked about the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, are there any "rock stars" left, and lots more. Really cool to talk with him for the first time. Mr. Big's Eric Martin is next. Yes, he has an Ozzy story also from decades ago. We discussed his vocal idols, the final Mr. Big tour, and more. I love talking to Eric. He's so easy going. Eric has two Michigan shows coming up in Paw Paw on August 7th, and Ludington on August 8th. Mark Kendall from Great White wraps up this episode. He told me about getting stranded here in Michigan last week—a true Spinal Tap moment. Yes, we also discussed the upcoming part 2 of that classic movie. Mark also told me about the passing of Jack Russell. He said he and Jack had never gotten in an argument. He went into depth about what he thought was under Jack's addiction., It was truly a touching, heartfelt moment as Mark talked about addiction. Mark and the band are playing the Motor City Casino Soundboard on August 7th with Slaughter.

This is part 2 of Chris Struble's conversation with Tyler DuBord, manager of the House of Ludington in Escanaba.

In this episode of 420 Reasons Why I Quit Drinking Alcohol, I take you back to a wild summer in Ludington—where our garage turned into the hottest underground party spot in town. What started as a simple three-stall garage at our grandma's house quickly transformed into a nightly destination: music, darts, a pool table, and enough booze to keep the party going until dawn.Every night, we swore we wouldn't do it again. But like clockwork, we'd leave the bar and head right back home to keep the night alive. It felt like freedom—but in truth, we were robbing ourselves of rest, clarity, and connection to who we really were.Now, with a clearer mind, I realize we weren't just throwing parties—we were running from ourselves. We thought we were “living life to the fullest,” but really, we were stealing time and energy from our future selves.Reflection & Message:Sometimes the biggest lie we tell ourselves is, “Just one more night.” But every night spent escaping was one less night truly lived. The garage parties might have been full of people and noise, but I look back now and see how empty they really were.Ask yourself: Are you chasing fun—or avoiding something deeper? True freedom doesn't come from late nights and hangovers—it comes from facing your truth and finding peace with it.

Season 5 is officially here! Chris kicks off the season with a visit to the House of Ludington in Escanaba, and with it he has a wonderful conversation with Tyler DuBord, the manager at The House of Ludington. This is part 1 of their conversation.

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan and visit with Brandy […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan and visit with Brandy […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan and visit with Brandy […]

One of the more intriguing elements of wine is that it can appeal to a wide range of people. In wide range, I mean it has appeal on so many different levels; a novice can just enjoy their favorite wines from the supermarket and delve into the history when inclined; a collector can peel each wine back and learn of its origin and take it a step deeper, the wine enthusiast that wants to put their toe in the water of wine knowledge can enroll in one the wine certification organizations and earn a certification and then there's a couple of levels of wine knowledge until you basically stop at Charles Ludington. With two bachelor degrees, one masters and a Phd. One might say he has reached a level few, if any, other academians have reached. And because of his time in front of students in a class room, Charles can articulate this knowledge in an understandable and intriguing way. If you think the world of wine is all swirling glasses and sniffing bouquets, wait until you've heard Charles Ludington—Chad, to his friends—uncork a few bottles of historical truth. Armed with not just one, but four degrees in history (and a résumé that includes playing basketball in Paris and working on the New York wine retail frontlines), Chad isn't your typical wine academic; he's something of a one-man bridge between eras, cultures, and even social classes. Dive into this episode, and you'll learn how wine is far more than a drink—it is a lens onto everything from class warfare to international politics, from covert Irish merchants shaping Bordeaux's legacy to NBA stars dueling over Grand Crus in LA bistros. Chad traces the surprising paths that led Bordeaux's cellars to be filled by Irish hands and explores why today's elite collectors find meaning in a dusty bottle—sometimes as a symbol of status, sometimes a sensory revelation, but always as a marker of time and place. You'll unpeel the layered tales of how wine moved from scandalous blends—once the height of fashion—to the hyper-strict appellations, and discover the very modern decline in wine's appeal among young people, who instead find excitement in natural wines or, oddly enough, craft beer and cocktails. Along the way, you'll reconsider the meaning of terroir, discovering just how blurred the boundaries of authenticity, tradition, and marketing really are. By the end, not only will you be able to spot the politics in your glass and the shifting gender codes of rosé, you'll also taste the romantic—and sometimes subversive—human stories that echo through every sip. This episode braids together centuries of intrigue, innovation, and, yes, a fair bit of competitive one-upmanship—pulling back the curtain on how wine tells the story of us all. #WineHistory #WineCulture #Bordeaux #NBAWine #WinePolitics #Terroir #WineEducation #WinePodcast

What happens when two childhood friends spend decades returning to the same Michigan woods — and begin to realize they're not the only ones out there?In this intense and unforgettable episode, we sit down with Dean and Norm, lifelong outdoorsmen from Northern Michigan who have been encountering strange activity in the Manistee National Forest for over 45 years. From their first teenage experiences of being followed through the woods to full-body sightings and hair-raising moments at their remote cabin, their stories are as raw as they are chilling.You'll hear about encounters in places like Mesick, Interlochen, Ludington, and the infamous Harlan Swamp — including rock throws, massive footprints, tree structures, and the terrifying moment something lifted their trailer in the middle of the night.But more than just the evidence, this episode dives into what it feels like to be watched in the dark... to know you're not alone... and to keep going back anyway.This isn't just about Bigfoot. It's about belief, friendship, and the deep mysteries hiding in Michigan's wild places.

Introducing a new series on rural surgery - In this episode, BTK fellow Dr. Cody Mullens sits down with Dr. Bret Autrey, a general surgery attending at Ludington Hospital in Ludington, MI.  Dr. Autrey is a career rural surgeon who discusses, in detail, rural surgery practice, how it's evolved, and both the upside and challenges of practicing rural general surgery. ***Fellowship Application Link: https://forms.gle/PQgAvGjHrYUqAqTJ9 Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.  If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://app.behindtheknife.org/listen

Welcome to the Great Lakes Fishing Podcast… Episode 247 features two captains who have over 40 years of Great Lakes fishing experience, Captain George Freeman from Freestyle Charters in Ludington, Michigan and Captain Vince Pierleoni from Thrillseeker Charters in Olcott, New York. We discuss fisheries management on Lake Ontario and Lake Michigan as well as some of the differences and commonalities between these two Great Lakes. There was a few audio hiccups during this segment but I cleaned up most of them. I hope you enjoy this episode. For more Great Lakes fishing information, visit https://fishhawkelectronics.com/blog/

GET‌ ‌EVERY‌ ‌EPISODE‌ ‌AND‌ ‌BONUS‌ ‌CONTENT‌ ‌AT:‌ ‌‌www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast‌ For decades, strange and unexplained phenomena have plagued the waters of Lake Michigan. Stretching between Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Ludington, Michigan, and Benton Harbor, Michigan, the Lake Michigan Triangle is notorious for shipwrecks, plane disappearances, ghost ships, and eerie sightings that defy explanation. Some believe this Midwestern Bermuda Triangle is a vortex of paranormal energy, while others point to magnetic anomalies or time slips. In this episode, we dive deep into the mysteries of the Lake Michigan Triangle, exploring infamous disappearances like the vanishing of Northwest Airlines Flight 2501, the ghostly legend of the SS Kamloops, and the strange case of George Donner's inexplicable death. Are these incidents merely coincidences, or is there something truly otherworldly at play beneath the waves? Join us as we navigate the chilling history, supernatural encounters, and scientific theories surrounding one of the Great Lakes' most mysterious regions.