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The Visionary Behind Playland Park
Episode 39
Earl J “Pete” Redden Sr. was an absolute visionary entrepreneur and master promoter. He owned, operated and built Playland Park into an extremely po…
1 year, 6 months ago
Notre Dame vs. The Klan
Episode 38
In this episode, I meet with author Todd Tucker and we discuss the story behind his amazing book, “Notre Dame vs The Klan: How the Fighting Irish Def…
1 year, 7 months ago
Chief Rum's Village
Episode 37
In this episode, you’ll learn all about the history of one of South Bend’s most unique public parks, Rum Village Park, as I meet with the director of…
1 year, 8 months ago
"Canyon of Hope" Author & South Bend Native Eric Donoho
Episode 36
In this episode, I meet with South Bend native, 1996 John Adams High School graduate, Iraq War veteran, and now author, Eric Donoho. We talk about h…
1 year, 9 months ago
Mishawaka High School Turns 100
Episode 35
In September of 1924, Mishawaka High School opened its doors to students for the first time. Since then, over 30,000 graduates have walked across th…
1 year, 9 months ago
A Real South Bend Scoundrel
Episode 34
In this episode, I meet with Greta Fisher, the author of the book So Much Bad in the Best of Us - The Salacious and Audacious Life of John W. Talbot
A…
1 year, 11 months ago
Settled on the Field
Episode 33
In this episode, I meet with the hosts of the Settled on the Field podcast: Liz Krueper, Jeb McNally, and Bill Krueper. They are all South Bend prod…
2 years ago
The Reporter, The Priest, and Knute Rockne
Episode 32
On January 7, 1933, almost two years after the tragic death of legendary Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne, A Detroit Evening Times headline rea…
2 years ago
The Golic Family Foundation: Mike & Christine Golic
Episode 31
In this episode, I meet with Mike & Christine Golic to shine a spotlight on The Golic Family Foundation and also to hear about their forty plus year …
2 years, 1 month ago
The Murder of a South Bend Tavern Owner
Episode 30
In 1984, the sometimes controversial owner of the very popular 5 Point/Eddy St. Corby's Tavern was shot execution style in his York Rd. home - in the…
2 years, 2 months ago