The Random Michigander

Brandon Griffes
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Weekly podcast providing a regular dose of Great Lake State related topics in podcast form. From history and events to locations, popular culture and sports, as well as food and drinks and basically anything else that might help you learn more about the great US state of Michigan

Episodes

  1. The BAD BOYS: The '89 & '90 Detroit Pistons

    07/03/2025

    The BAD BOYS: The '89 & '90 Detroit Pistons

    In this episode I cover the notorious back-to-back champion Detroit Pistons, who won their '89 & '90 championships through tough play, hard defense, grit, and being arguably the most hated team in the league.

    23 min
  2. The FLINT WATER CRISIS

    06/26/2025

    The FLINT WATER CRISIS

    For this episode, I cover the devastating tragedy of the Flint Water Crisis, including the lead-ups, public outcry, and aftermath.

    21 min
  3. TRAVERSE CITY: The Cherry Capital of the WORLD

    06/19/2025

    TRAVERSE CITY: The Cherry Capital of the WORLD

    I dig into a brief history of the wonderful northwest mitten Cherry Capital of the World, Traverse City!

    16 min
  4. The Toledo War & The Upper Peninsula

    06/12/2025

    The Toledo War & The Upper Peninsula

    On this episode I discussed the so-called "war" between the territory of Michigan and the state of Ohio over the then coveted Toledo Strip and then dive into the history of the fascinating Upper Peninsula.

    46 min
  5. BOB SEGER: The Heartland Man

    06/05/2025

    BOB SEGER: The Heartland Man

    On this episode I discuss the life and career of a Detroit-born musician who became a legendary rock and roll icon, especially in the state of Michigan.

    33 min
  6. The YPSILANTI RIPPER

    05/29/2025

    The YPSILANTI RIPPER

    In the late 1960s, a series of murders of women aged between their early teens and early 20s were carried about in southeast Michigan. The gruesome crimes left the authorities in the area puzzled as they were limited by the forensic technologies of the time. ***LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED***

    1h 17m
  7. The Elusive BARRY SANDERS

    05/22/2025

    The Elusive BARRY SANDERS

    From 1988 to the late 1990s, there was a ray of hope for the Detroit Lions franchise. A player who became a living legend for his rushing abilities on the football field. His incredible unending determination and ability to create amazing plays. This is his story.

    53 min
  8. The Bath School Massacre

    05/15/2025

    The Bath School Massacre

    In this episode, I will cover the unpleasant story of the terrible historic 1927 event of one of the first and deadliest school bombings on ever to occur American soil.

    29 min
  9. The MIGHTY Mackinac Bridge

    05/07/2025

    The MIGHTY Mackinac Bridge

    In this episode I cover the history of the iconic suspension bridge that connects Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas.

    34 min
  • 9 Episodes

About

Weekly podcast providing a regular dose of Great Lake State related topics in podcast form. From history and events to locations, popular culture and sports, as well as food and drinks and basically anything else that might help you learn more about the great US state of Michigan

Information

  • Creator
    Brandon Griffes
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brandon Griffes
  • Show Website
    The Random Michigander