# mackinac (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mackinac. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 765: From Lake Michigan to Lake Huron, we have a 'yummy' show for you](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/episode-765-from-lake-michigan-to) _2026-08-17 · Behind the Mitten · Behind the Mitten_ We make stops in Port Huron, Caseville, Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Bridgeport, including Butter Crust Bakery for incredible doughnuts! ## [Episode 764: Traverse City Food & Wine is back](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/episode-764-traverse-city-food-and) _2026-08-17 · Behind the Mitten · Behind the Mitten_ From collaboration dinners to waterfront tastings, Amy Sherman unpacks why you need to attend this year's festival. Plus we talk Ionia Freak Fair with Huggy Bear, and foodie travel with Chad Lamar. ## [Built to Last: The Story of Trinity Episcopal Church](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tharansuvarna/episodes/Built-to-Last-The-Story-of-Trinity-Episcopal-Church-e3nhpbi) _2026-08-09 · Tharan Komarraju Suvarna · Michigan Hidden History_ In this episode of Michigan Hidden History , Tharan and Robin return to Mackinac Island’s religious history to explore Trinity Episcopal Church, a congregation whose story began decades before its Victorian Gothic church was built in 1882. The story begins in 1837, when Bishop Jackson Kemper, the Episcopal Church’s first missionary bishop and the man known as the “Apostle to the West,” preached on… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e4dc31c/podcast/play/124363570/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2Fa7bc2e7d-7a73-3dae-4ef2-e495a4a15f6b.mp3) ## [Episode 763: Josh & Jase share their Pure Michigan experience on 'Behind the Mitten'](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/episode-763-josh-and-jase-share-their) _2026-08-03 · Behind the Mitten · Behind the Mitten_ Gonzo and Amy go behind the scenes with the British social media influencers who are traveling all over Michigan this summer. ## [The Bongas: The First Hosts of Mackinac Island](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tharansuvarna/episodes/The-Bongas-The-First-Hosts-of-Mackinac-Island-e3nhp15) _2026-08-02 · Tharan Komarraju Suvarna · Michigan Hidden History_ In this episode of Michigan Hidden History , Tharan and Robin uncover one of Mackinac Island’s most overlooked stories: Jean and Jeanne Bonga, a Black couple whose lives reveal a little-known chapter of slavery, freedom, and entrepreneurship on the Great Lakes frontier. The episode begins in the 1780s, when the Bongas were connected to British garrison commander Captain Daniel Robertson.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e4dc31c/podcast/play/124363237/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F8de5fd54-5ce7-3bb0-81f7-2a5a8049f313.mp3) ## [Jase & Josh give first impressions of a Michigan Summer](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/jase-and-josh-give-first-impressions) _2026-07-31 · Behind the Mitten · Behind the Mitten_ The Britsh TikTok stars are guests this weekend on Behind the Mitten! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209197844/9deb1e2c66946d9e2dd2383669c8029b.mp3) ## [BBQ, Beer, Country Farms and Motor Cars!](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/bbq-beer-country-farms-and-motor) _2026-07-28 · Behind the Mitten · Behind the Mitten_ This weekend we introduce you to some pretty tasty bites and a cool classic car show. ## [Furs, Fortunes, and a Hole in a Man's Stomach: Market Street and the American Fur Company](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tharansuvarna/episodes/Furs--Fortunes--and-a-Hole-in-a-Mans-Stomach-Market-Street-and-the-American-Fur-Company-e3nho6l) _2026-07-26 · Tharan Komarraju Suvarna · Michigan Hidden History_ In this episode of Michigan Hidden History , Tharan and Robin uncover two stories connected by one street on Mackinac Island: the rise of the North American fur trade and the accidental shooting that helped transform medical science. First, they explore Market Street at the height of the fur trade, when John Jacob Astor’s American Fur Company made Mackinac Island the center of a massive commercial… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e4dc31c/podcast/play/124362389/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2Ff7a4aa58-6a12-9ad0-2792-a12a4369478b.mp3) ## [We’re back on the air in Port Huron!](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/were-back-on-the-air-in-port-huron) _2026-07-24 · Behind the Mitten · Behind the Mitten_ After a nearly 3-month absence on WPHM-FM 105.5, we return 8:10 a.m. Fridays on the Paul Miller Show. ## [Episode 761: Grand Rapids' West Side Transformation](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/episode-761-grand-rapids-west-side) _2026-07-22 · Behind the Mitten · Behind the Mitten_ AC Grand Rapids, Acrisure Amphitheater and a vibrant restaurant scene are making all the difference! ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/P3bMizlY6D2D) _2026-07-22 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [The Biddle House: Where Two Worlds Built One Life](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tharansuvarna/episodes/The-Biddle-House-Where-Two-Worlds-Built-One-Life-e3nho40) _2026-07-19 · Tharan Komarraju Suvarna · Michigan Hidden History_ In this episode of Michigan Hidden History , Tharan and Robin step inside the Biddle House, the oldest surviving structure on Mackinac Island, to uncover the story of a remarkable building and an even more remarkable woman. Dating to the 1780s, the house was constructed using the rare French Canadian piece sur piece en coulisse technique and has survived more than two centuries of change on the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e4dc31c/podcast/play/124362304/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2Fe168bc10-8120-d0f3-2c5e-a055d484f3a4.mp3) ## [State of Michigan Craft Beer in 2026](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/state-of-michigan-craft-beer-in-2026) _2026-07-16 · Behind the Mitten · Behind the Mitten_ Brewery owners and craft experts weigh in on changes in the drinking culture and a competitve market. ## [Sentinel: The Story of the Round Island Lighthouse](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tharansuvarna/episodes/Sentinel-The-Story-of-the-Round-Island-Lighthouse-e3nhj0v) _2026-07-12 · Tharan Komarraju Suvarna · Michigan Hidden History_ In this episode of Michigan Hidden History , Tharan and Robin step just off Mackinac Island to uncover the story of the Round Island Lighthouse, the red brick tower seen by thousands of ferry passengers every year but understood by very few. Built in 1895 to help ships navigate the dangerous waters of the Straits of Mackinac, the lighthouse operated continuously for fifty-two years. Tharan and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e4dc31c/podcast/play/124357087/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2Fae37ebd2-206f-decc-7231-f3e001f92b24.mp3) ## [It's Michigan Craft Beer Month on this weekend's show (95.3 CFX)](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/its-michigan-craft-beer-month-on) _2026-07-09 · Behind the Mitten · Behind the Mitten_ Amy and Gonzo check in with Rob and Kent, aka "The Breakfast Flakes," to talk about this weekend's BTM show [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206337340/c803c02d18868357ba4ece9dd0f0f016.mp3) ## [BTM Podcast: Episodes 754-759](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/btm-podcast-episodes-754-759) _2026-07-06 · Behind the Mitten · Behind the Mitten_ If you missed our show, here's a quick way to get caught up. ## [The Little Stone Church: Built from the Island Itself](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tharansuvarna/episodes/The-Little-Stone-Church-Built-from-the-Island-Itself-e3nh7tv) _2026-07-05 · Tharan Komarraju Suvarna · Michigan Hidden History_ In this episode of Michigan Hidden History , Tharan and Robin slow things down to explore one of Mackinac Island’s quieter landmarks: the Little Stone Church, officially known as Union Congregational Church. Built in 1904 from glacial fieldstones gathered by hand from the island itself, the church grew from the vision of just eleven charter members who wanted a place of worship for Mackinac… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e4dc31c/podcast/play/124345727/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2Fea11c161-0219-a389-14ce-61f733bfd11d.mp3) ## [The Porch Where History Was Made: The Mackinac Conferences](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tharansuvarna/episodes/The-Porch-Where-History-Was-Made-The-Mackinac-Conferences-e3nh7q8) _2026-06-28 · Tharan Komarraju Suvarna · Michigan Hidden History_ In this episode of Michigan Hidden History , Tharan and Robin uncover how Mackinac Island became the backdrop for two major political and business gatherings whose influence reached far beyond northern Michigan. First, they travel back to 1943, when Republican leaders gathered at the Grand Hotel during World War II to debate America’s role in the postwar world. At the center was Michigan Senator… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e4dc31c/podcast/play/124345608/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F11988b7f-2847-5d83-b0b2-9cdfe794901f.mp3) ## [Still Grand: The Musser Era, the Movies, and the Legacy of the Grand Hotel"](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tharansuvarna/episodes/Still-Grand-The-Musser-Era--the-Movies--and-the-Legacy-of-the-Grand-Hotel-e3nh53b) _2026-06-21 · Tharan Komarraju Suvarna · Michigan Hidden History_ In Part Two of Michigan Hidden History’s Grand Hotel series, Tharan and Robin continue the story of Mackinac Island’s most iconic hotel by exploring the people, films, traditions, and restoration efforts that shaped the Grand into what it is today. The episode begins with the Musser family, who purchased the hotel in 1979 and helped create its unmistakable style through a decades-long partnership… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e4dc31c/podcast/play/124342827/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2Ffb24c188-cbd0-571d-db1c-091399c83a07.mp3) ## [Amy Sherman: Navigating the Great Lakes](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/amy-sherman-navigating-the-great) _2026-06-19 · Behind the Mitten · Behind the Mitten_ This weekend's show features an interview with a Captain who helps foreign vessels navigate the waterways of Michigan. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202707526/e97a98f615d469a5cb9b4a6fa1134f12.mp3) ## [The Grand Gamble: How the Grand Hotel Almost Didn't Make It"](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tharansuvarna/episodes/The-Grand-Gamble-How-the-Grand-Hotel-Almost-Didnt-Make-It-e3nh4uf) _2026-06-14 · Tharan Komarraju Suvarna · Michigan Hidden History_ In this episode of Michigan Hidden History , Tharan and Robin explore the surprising story behind one of Michigan’s most recognizable landmarks: the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Opened in 1887 by a partnership of railroad and steamship companies, the Grand Hotel was built to attract travelers to Mackinac Island and quickly became famous for its massive 660-foot front porch. But behind the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e4dc31c/podcast/play/124342671/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F49a79c97-d1d7-66d9-78e7-5603bf3712e0.mp3) ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VnVDlqJ9CFiT) _2026-06-14 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [Scouts, Soldiers & Sluggers: The Hidden Stories of Fort Mackinac](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tharansuvarna/episodes/Scouts--Soldiers--Sluggers-The-Hidden-Stories-of-Fort-Mackinac-e3nh103) _2026-06-07 · Tharan Komarraju Suvarna · Michigan Hidden History_ In this episode of Michigan Hidden History , Tharan and Robin return to Mackinac Island to uncover two remarkable stories connected by the same historic ground at Fort Mackinac. First, discover the origins of the Governor’s Honor Guard, which began in 1929 with eight Eagle Scouts, including a young Gerald Ford, decades before he became the 38th President of the United States. Follow the program as… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1e4dc31c/podcast/play/124338627/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F02f80ed2-3be3-207a-eb46-ad9aac5342e7.mp3) ## [Community Focus: The St. Clair Butterfly Foundation](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/community-focus-the-st-clair-butterfly) _2026-06-02 · Amy Sherman · Behind the Mitten_ Amy Sherman sits down with co-founders Chip and Lisa St. Clair to discuss the reasons why they started the organization. ## [Get ready for Cereal Fest 2026 in Battle Creek](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/get-ready-for-cereal-fest-2026-in) _2026-06-02 · Behind the Mitten · Behind the Mitten_ We learn about all the fun things to do this summer in Calhoun County, including June 13's Cereal Fest ## [Episode 753: Run Mackinac Island, Butterfly Project, Big Little Wines and more](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/episode-753-run-mackinac-island-butterfly) _2026-06-02 · Behind the Mitten · Behind the Mitten_ This episode aired May 23-24, 2026, ## [Episode 752: Road trip from Mackinaw City to Wolverine](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/episode-752-road-trip-from-mackinaw) _2026-06-02 · Behind the Mitten · Behind the Mitten_ We make four stops along I-75 in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan ## [Episode 751: Mackinac Island ready for the 2026 season!](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/episode-751-mackinac-island-ready) _2026-05-16 · Amy Sherman · Behind the Mitten_ Amy and Gonzo check out what's new on Mackinac Island this year. ## [Episode 750: Our annual baseball show with Tigers, Loons, Lugnuts and Whitecaps (May 2-3, 2026)](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/episode-750-our-annual-baseball-show) _2026-05-08 · Behind the Mitten · Behind the Mitten_ Professional baseball in Michigan is back for another season! ## [Episode 749: Alma Highland Festival, Grill on the Hill, Vermontville Maple Syrup (April 25-26, 2026)](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/episode-749-alma-highland-festival) _2026-05-08 · Behind the Mitten · Behind the Mitten_ Spring time in Michigan! ## [Episode 748: Spotlight on Port Huron, Ann Arbor and Detroit (April 18-19, 2026)](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/episode-748-spotlight-on-port-huron) _2026-05-08 · Behind the Mitten · Behind the Mitten_ More from the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism. ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CxWeYgydU7nQ) _2026-05-08 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Episode 747: Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism 2026](https://behindthemitten.substack.com/p/pure-michigan-governors-conference) _2026-04-18 · Amy Sherman · Behind the Mitten_ Industry professionals gathered April 7-9 at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Traverse City, and we were there!