Michigistory

Cassidy Hough and Big Mitten Media
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Welcome to Michigistory, a poorly named but well-produced podcast where we tell the true stories of some of Michigan's most fascinating history. Join host Cassidy Hough every other Friday for new episodes. For any story ideas, advertisement inquires, questions (or compliments), email cassidy@bigmittenmedia.com

  1. Aug 28

    Motown: Berry Gordy

    I Heard It Through the Grapevine that not much longer would you be listening to Michigistory unless we talked about Motown, so here we are at long last. This week Cassidy is joined by longtime Berry Gordy historian Logan McCutcheon to talk about the man who gave us Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson 5, and so many more Motown greats. Tune in to hear about Gordy's early life, his family, the founding of Motown, and the origin stories of many of your favorite Motown artists. With many more Motown episodes on the horizon, you're not going to want to miss this foundational episode. If you'd like to advertise with Michigistory or offer an episode topic, email michigistory@gmail.com For more Michigan history, including video clips from this episode, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @michigistory  If you forgot to get me (Michigistory) a birthday present, I think I could probably forgive you as long as you leave me a 5-star review (please I'm working very hard)! Fil with an F at Advisors Capital Insurance Contact Information For your free quote and an opportunity to save some money on your insurance, call Advisors Capital Insurance at (734) 272-7909 or email Fil directly at fil@advisorscapital.us

  2. Aug 14

    Singapore, Michigan

    The unbelievable story of Michigan's most famous ghost town. And that's all I'm telling you.  If you'd like to advertise with Michigistory or offer an episode topic, email michigistory@gmail.com For more Michigan history, including video clips from this episode, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @michigistory  If you think Lake Michigan's coastline could use some more stupid condos, then be sure to leave us a 5-star review! Otherwise, leave us a 5-star review! Fil with an F at Advisors Capital Insurance Contact Information For your free quote and an opportunity to save some money on your insurance, call Advisors Capital Insurance at (734) 272-7909 or email Fil directly at fil@advisorscapital.us Sources: Michigan Driving Tours - Historic Harbortowns: Exploring Michigan's Beachtowns - Pure Michigan Travel Singapore, Michigan Historical Marker Historical Collections: Collections and Researches Made by the Michigan ... - Michigan Historical Commission - Google Books ‘Old Wild Cat Times’: Frauds, Fake Towns, and Counterfeits in the era of Free Banking | Ann Arbor District Library Inland Seas, v. 9, n. 4 (Winter 1953), p. 240: Inland Seas Journal Singapore MAC poster-kcn2 Singapore: Michigan’s Imaginary Pompeii – Winter 1953 – National Museum of the Great Lakes National Day Rally 2024 | Prime Minister's Office Singapore The Real Lessons From the Michigan Ghost Town Called Singapore – The Diplomat The Story of ‘Michigan’s Pompeii’: How the Small Town of Singapore Was Forgotten Beneath the Sand | Pulitzer Center The Truth Behind Michigan's Buried City The Legacy of Singapore, Michigan's Buried Ghost Town Singapore, Michigan Ghost Town Singapore, Michigan: The Ghost Town Buried Beneath Lake Michigan’s Sand

  3. Jul 31

    The Great Fires of 1871

    The story of the deadliest wildfire in U.S. history, the biggest wildfire in Michigan history, plus some other fire that happened to take place in Chicago on the same day.  This week, Cassidy x The U.S. Asthmatic Awareness Society of America Foundation Program spokesman Logan McCutcheon bring you the story of the numerous deadly wildfires that simultaneously ravaged the Midwest on October 8, 1871. Prepare to learn about the historic Peshtigo Fire in Wisconsin, The Manistee and Holland Fires in Michigan, and The Great Chicago Fire in... Chicago. If you'd like to advertise with Michigistory or offer an episode topic, email michigistory@gmail.com For more Michigan history, including video clips from this episode, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @michigistory  Do you give a hoot about people with asthma? If so, make sure to leave us a 5-star review. If not, leave us a 5-star review. Fil with an F at Advisors Capital Insurance Contact Information For your free quote and an opportunity to save some money on your insurance, call Advisors Capital Insurance at (734) 272-7909 or email Fil directly at fil@advisorscapital.us

  4. Jul 17

    Madonna's Early Life

    What do Tupac, David Blaine, JFK Jr., Dennis Rodman, Sean Penn and Vanilla Ice all have in common? Pretty much nothing other than the fact that they were all lucky enough to date Madonna.  In celebration of hitting 20,000 followers on the Michigistory Instagram account, Cassidy and Logan are bringing you a drunken gamified episode on the queen of pop herself. What was Madonna's childhood like in Michigan? Is Pontiac considered metro Detroit? What makes Madonna a gay icon? Are middle school talent shows inhumane? All this and more on this extra silly episode. If you'd like to advertise with Michigistory or offer an episode topic, email michigistory@gmail.com For more Michigan history, including video clips from this episode, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @michigistory  Did you survive your middle school talent show? Be sure to leave a 5-star review if so. Did you perish at your middle school talent show? Be sure to leave a 5-star review if so. Fil with an F at Advisors Capital Insurance Contact Information For your free quote and an opportunity to save some money on your insurance, call Advisors Capital Insurance at (734) 272-7909 or email Fil directly at fil@advisorscapital.us

  5. Jul 3

    The Founding of Michigan and The Toledo War

    Ohio is the root of all evil. Don't shoot the messenger.  On this 4th of July Eve, Cassidy and Logan are bringing you the story of Michigan from 40,000BC to 1837. How did Michigan begin? Why isn't Detroit our capital? How did we end up with the Upper Peninsula? And why is there so much beef between Michigan and Ohio? (Spoiler alert, the rivalry pre-dates football). If you'd like to advertise with Michigistory or offer an episode topic, email michigistory@gmail.com For more Michigan history, including video clips from this episode, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @michigistory  Do you think Michigan is superior to Ohio? If your answer is yes, then congrats you're correct. Collect your prize by leaving us a 5-star review. If your answer is no, then unfortunately you're incorrect, but I'll give you another guess if you leave us a 5-star review. Advisors Capital Insurance Information For your free quote and an opportunity to save some money on your insurance, call Advisors Capital Insurance at (734) 272-7909 or email Fil directly at fil@advisorscapital.us

  6. Jun 19

    Dr. Ossian Sweet and The KKK

    The line between self-defense and murder is thinner for some than it is for others.  This week, Cassidy is joined by Logan to talk about one of the most important events in Detroit history– the trial of Dr. Ossian Sweet. Do black men have a right to defend themselves and their homes? Plus, a crash course on the second wave of the KKK that will leave you scratching your head. If you'd like to advertise with Michigistory or offer an episode topic, email michigistory@gmail.com For more Michigan history, including video clips from this episode, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @michigistory  Did you enjoy this episode? Then please consider leaving us a 5-star review! Did you not enjoy this episode? Then please consider leaving us a 5-star review! Advisors Capital Insurance Information For your free quote and an opportunity to save some money on your insurance, call Advisors Capital Insurance at (734) 272-7909 or email Fil directly at fil@advisorscapital.us

  7. Jun 5

    The Purple Gang

    I’ve made you an episode you can’t refuse.  This week, Cassidy and her business associate Logan have prepared a series of stories about one of the country’s most infamous Prohibition-Era gangs– Detroit’s Purple Gang. Tune in for a Prohibition crash course, followed by retellings of some of the Purple’s most historic crimes. If you can endure Cassidy’s terrible accent, you’ll learn all about The Cleaners and Dyers War of the 1920s, the Milaflores Massacre of 1927, the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre of 1929, and the Collingwood Manor Massacre of 1931.  If you'd like to advertise with Michigistory or request an episode topic, email michigistory@gmail.com For more Michigan history, including video clips from this episode, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @michigistory  Do you think Logan did a good job? Then leave us a 5-star review!  Do you think I should fire Logan? Then leave us a 5-star review!  Advisors Capital Insurance Information For your free quote and an opportunity to save some money on your insurance, call Advisors Capital Insurance at (734) 272-7909 or email Fil directly at fil@advisorscapital.us

  8. May 22

    AI Data Centers

    Everything you need to know about them, and how they might affect you.  Or at least... as much as we could fit in an hour.  This week, Cassidy (joined by Logan) decided to switch things up a bit, and provide you with a crash course on the hot topic of AI data centers. What are they? Why are so many popping up around the Great Lakes? How much water and electricity do they actually use? And how might they affect me and my life? On this episode, we'll answer all these questions and more, with a specific focus on the Great Lakes region. Plus, a little history too.  If you'd like to advertise with Michigistory or request an episode topic, email michigistory@gmail.com For more Michigan history, including video clips from this episode, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @michigistory  Are you pro AI data centers? Then leave us a 5-star review!  Are you anti AI data centers? Then leave us a 5-star review!  Advisors Capital Insurance Information For your free quote and an opportunity to save some money on your insurance, call Advisors Capital Insurance at (734) 272-7909 or email Fil directly at fil@advisorscapital.us Sources: *AGL_DataCenter_Playbook_2026_Final.pdf  Data centers in Michigan: What you need to know  Data Centers in Michigan — Project List & Locations  Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling – just as US data centers move in | Technology | The Guardian  *stpp-data-centers-2025.pdf  Full details of Michigan law passed- Enterprise Data Center Sales & Use Tax Exemption | Michigan Business

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Welcome to Michigistory, a poorly named but well-produced podcast where we tell the true stories of some of Michigan's most fascinating history. Join host Cassidy Hough every other Friday for new episodes. For any story ideas, advertisement inquires, questions (or compliments), email cassidy@bigmittenmedia.com

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  • Creator
    Cassidy Hough and Big Mitten Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Michigistory
  • Show Website
    Michigistory

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