Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMSU's 1979 Parade of Champions | Mar 28
Episode 1486
On this day in 1979, MSU Superfan Duane Vernon and broadcaster Tim Staudt planned a parade with coach Jud Heathcote. Instead of celebrating a Final F…
1 week, 3 days ago
First Women Graduates & Michigan's Suffrage Support | Mar 27
Episode 1485
On this day in 1871, Amanda Sanford and Sarah Killgore became the first women to graduate from the University of Michigan. Additionally, in 1912, the…
1 week, 4 days ago
Diana Ross's Supremes' Success | Mar 26
Episode 1484
On this day in 1944, Diana Ross was born in Detroit. She rose to fame as the leader of The Supremes, one of Motown's most successful groups. Ross lau…
1 week, 5 days ago
Aretha Franklin's Musical Legacy | Mar 25
Episode 1483
On this day in 1942, Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, was born in Memphis. She moved to Detroit, began singing at New Bethel Baptist Church, and l…
1 week, 6 days ago
Dr. Hanna-Attisha's Flint Impact & Time Nomination | Mar 24
Episode 1482
On this day in 2016, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha was nominated for Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people for exposing the Flint Water Crisis. She te…
2 weeks ago
Nain Rouge Parade & Cadillac's Curse | Mar 23
Episode 1481
On this day in 1710, Detroit held its first Nain Rouge parade to banish the mythical Red Dwarf and his curse. According to legend, Detroit's founder …
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Comedian Keegan-Michael Key | Mar 22
Episode 1480
On this day in 1971, actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key was born in Southfield, Michigan. He later co-created the influential sketch comedy series…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Rivera's Murals & S.S. Badger's Launch | Mar 21
Episode 1479
On this day in 1933, Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry Murals were unveiled at the Detroit Institute of Arts. In 1953, the S.S. Badger ferry began its …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Snowman Burning & Gordon's Assassination | Mar 20
Episode 1478
On this day in 1971, Lake Superior State University held its first annual Snowman Burning. In 1919, women were allowed to serve on jury duty in Wayne…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Fishing Licenses, Pingree's Choice & Voelker's Legacy | Mar 19
Episode 1477
On this day in 1925, Michigan required fishermen to purchase licenses. In 1897, Hazen Pingree resigned as Detroit mayor to serve as governor. In 1991…
2 weeks, 5 days ago