Podcast Episodes

John Gale - Muskegon Area ISD

Season 3 Episode 11

In this episode of Muskegon Rising, hosts DJ Hilson and John Gale explore how Muskegon County is strengthening school safety through preparation, par…

7 hours ago

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Bill Cooper - La Colombe

Season 3 Episode 10

In this episode of Muskegon Rising, host Aaron Maike talks with Bill Cooper, Vice President of Operations at La Colombe in Norton Shores, about the c…

1 week, 3 days ago

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Benika Longmire - Muskegon Public Schools

Season 3 Episode 9

In this inspiring episode of Muskegon Rising, host DJ Hilson sits down with Benika Longmire of Muskegon Public Schools to explore how early career pa…

2 weeks ago

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Tim Taylor - Hamburger Mikey

Season 3 Episode 8

In this flavorful episode of Muskegon Rising, host Aaron Maike sits down with Tim Taylor of Hamburger Mikey to explore how a local burger joint becam…

4 weeks ago

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Meredith Smillie - Bethany Christian Services

Season 3 Episode 7

In this episode of Muskegon Rising, host Aaron Maike sits down with Meredith Smillie of Bethany Christian Services to explore how strengthening famil…

1 month ago

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Sharlene Shineldecker - Cherette Group

Season 3 Episode 6

In this episode of Muskegon Rising, host Aaron Maike sits down with Sharlene Schineldecker, CEO of the Cherette Group, to explore the vision, strateg…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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TJ Meerman – Mona Shores Boys Basketball

Season 3 Episode 5

On this episode of Muskegon Rising, host Aaron Maike sits down with Mona Shores Varsity Basketball Coach TJ Meerman for a powerful conversation about…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Erick Couch - Sun Chemical

Season 3 Episode 4

What do the yellow lines on America’s roads have to do with jobs, safety, and Muskegon’s economic future? In this episode of Muskegon Rising, host Aa…

3 months, 1 week ago

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Greg Sherburn - Muskegon State Park

Season 3 Episode 3

In this episode of Muskegon Rising, host Aaron Maike sits down with Greg Sherburn, unit manager of Muskegon State Park and Duck Lake State Park, to e…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Trevor Friedeberg - GMED

Season 3 Episode 2

Economic development in Muskegon County is accelerating—and this episode of Muskegon Rising explains why it matters to jobs, workforce growth, and lo…

4 months ago

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