Ripples From The Land

Ryan Chamberlain
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Ripples from The Land explores the stories of Clevelanders and regional institutions that had a national and even global impact in a series of engaging conversations. From game-changing inventors, to influential artists, architects and politicians to industries, music, and food, the history of Cleveland is much more than you can imagine – it’s vibrant, impactful, and very entertaining!

Episodes

  1. 07/11/2025

    Shaping A City

    In this episode, we explore how waves of migration—both international and domestic—shaped Cleveland’s neighborhoods, industries, and identity.

    47 min

  2. 03/10/2025

    Cleveland from A to Z

    “In this episode, John Grabowski talks about using history to unlock the soul of the city”

    38 min

  3. 02/08/2025

    When Native Americans Met Moses Cleaveland

    In this episode, John Grabowski and Native American Historian John Bickers talk about Moses Cleaveland’s arrival to Northeast Ohio on July 22, 1796 and what first contact was like when he landed before the settlers arrived.

    52 min

  4. 03/31/2024

    Millionaire Road

    In this episode, John shares stories about Euclid Avenue, once known as “Millionaires Row,” which was home to some of the nation's most powerful and influential industrialists, including John D. Rockefeller.

    53 min

  5. 02/29/2024

    Cleveland Politics that Transformed the Land

    Ryan and John share stories about the Cleveland kingmaker Marcus Hanna, who got William McKinley elected in 1897, and his epic clashes with Tom L. Johnson, the great reformer, during the streetcar wars. Politics that Transformed

    43 min

  6. 11/18/2023

    Cleveland and the Civil War

    Cleveland and the Civil War Ryan, John, and Civil War expert Meghan Schill share stories from the Civil War-era, which transformed Cleveland from a commercial village to a manufacturing powerhouse.

    44 min

  7. 08/18/2023

    Rockefeller's Bones

    When John D. Rockefeller became one of the wealthiest men in history, he made Cleveland the center of the world for a time. The ghosts of the robber barons still reside in the architecture and institutions of Cleveland, which keeps Rockefeller’s bones underneath a giant granite obelisk in Lake View cemetery.

    44 min

  8. 08/06/2023

    Ripples Beyond the Earth

    Ryan and John discuss the legacy of the Warner and Swasey Company, which made some of the most sought after telescopes in the U.S.

    14 min

  9. 07/09/2023

    Food That Transformed The Land

    Did you have a frozen dinner lately, or go out for ribs, or how about a can of Beefaroni? This tasty discussion focuses on foods that transformed the city and then went well beyond it. CLE was a "foodie" city long before the twenty-first century.

    39 min

  10. 05/16/2023

    Encyclopedias and History

    This short episode will give the listeners some insight into why we do it.

    13 min

  11. 05/01/2023

    Ripples from the Land — Come see us live! May 4, 7:00 pm at the Music Box Supper Club.

    We will be talking about the upcoming live event at the Music Box Supper Club

    1 min

  12. 03/03/2023

    Trailer

    New trailer for a brand new podcast

    2 min
  • 12 Episodes

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About

Ripples from The Land explores the stories of Clevelanders and regional institutions that had a national and even global impact in a series of engaging conversations. From game-changing inventors, to influential artists, architects and politicians to industries, music, and food, the history of Cleveland is much more than you can imagine – it’s vibrant, impactful, and very entertaining!

Information

  • Creator
    Ryan Chamberlain
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Chamberlain
  • Show Website
    Ripples From The Land