Podcast Episodes

The Controversial 1973 Tie: Ohio State vs. Michigan | November 25

Episode 1730

The 1973 Ohio State vs. Michigan football game ended in a tie, leading to a notorious controversy in Big Ten history. With a conference championship …

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Celebrating Jim Northrup & a Feline Co-Author | November 24

Episode 1729

Today marks the birthday of Detroit Tiger outfielder Jim Northrup, born in Breckenridge, MI, in 1939. He was key to the 1968 World Championship team,…

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Pioneering the Lincoln Highway: The Legacy of Henry Bourne Joy | November 23

Episode 1728

Born on this day in 1864, Henry Bourne Joy envisioned uniting the coasts through the automobile. As the son of a Michigan Central Railroad president,…

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Celebrating Design & Humor: Harley J. Earl & Cathy Guisewite | November 22

Episode 1727

Born on this day in 1893, Harley J. Earl became the first head of design for General Motors, introducing the concept car as a vital design tool and m…

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Labor Strikes & a Life-Saving Moment in Michigan Sports | November 21

Episode 1726

On this day in 1945, UAW workers began a 113-day strike against General Motors, advocating for wage increases in the wake of World War II. Fast forwa…

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A Pioneering Personal Ad: Margaret Ealy's Quest for Love | November 20

Episode 1725

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Legendary Games: Tie & Turmoil in Michigan Sports | November 19

Episode 1724

In 1966, the MSU Spartans faced Notre Dame in a highly anticipated college football showdown, which ended in a 10-10 tie as the Fighting Irish opted …

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Time Zones & Musical Milestones in Michigan | November 18

Episode 1723

On this day in 1883, railroads established American time zones, assigning Michigan to central time, although Detroit resisted until 1900. In 1931, th…

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Remembering Bo Schembechler: Michigan Football Legend | November 17

Episode 1722

In 2006, Bo Schembechler, the winningest coach in University of Michigan football history, passed away at 77 while filming a segment for an upcoming …

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Celebrating Donna McKechnie & Cesar Chavez's Advocacy | November 16

Episode 1721

Born on this day in 1942, dancer Donna McKechnie from Pontiac rose to fame on Broadway, winning a Tony in 1976 for her role as Cassie in A Chorus Lin…

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