Episode 303: Grand Rapids

“Sweet Ride” Story Behind the Name Could Jeff’s 1970s Pinto be any cooler? No, no it could not. Grand Rapids Every time we go to Grand Rapids we discover more of the cool people, places and things that make it a great American city. There’s no shortage of talent, energy or interesting people there. So, why do we keep going …

Episode 302: Saginaw, Clare

“I Lost a Quarter at the White House” Story Behind the Name With a floor that is sloped in four directions, that seemingly forms a bowl in the center, when you drop a quarter, it’s gone. Tom still talks about that lost quarter like it saved him in the war. It was his favorite quarter, and now it’s somewhere in …

Episode 301: Lansing, Marine City

“Mini Beer Makes Me Mega Funny” Story Behind the Name The start of season three and we hit Marine City for a mini beer. They’re small but pack a wallop. Lansing Lansing is the birthplace of Michigan’s sense of place. It’s a city that by example continues to show the whole world why Michigan is a great place to be. …