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In this episode of The Michiganders Podcast, our host Coty Kuschinsky meets up with Storm Mbonu at Godwin's Furniture & Mattress. Storm was born in Lansing, Michigan to an American mother and Nigerian immigrant father. He grew up in Owosso, Michigan where he is an Owosso High School 2012 alumnus. High school was particularly challenging for him after his mother had passed away in 2005 and he was put into the foster care system. Despite those challenges, they did not stop him from owning his future as a commercial diver. He started out diving around the US to work on water towers, he now works on many of the 100 FERC-regulated hydroelectric dams located all around the state of Michigan. He also enjoys riding his Honda Shadow motorcycle, training in martial arts and competing in BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) tournaments. Download the FREE Map-N-Tour App and find your new way to tour and experience many top US destinations virtually! You can even find and listen to our podcast episodes on the "Story Road Michigan" experience found on the app! Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapntour.android Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/map-n-tour/id627557027 Storm recommends the Ausable Cozy Cabins, check them out: https://ausablecozycabins.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michiganders/support

We are back with new episodes and a new host! We start out this new season introducing new podcast host Coty Kuschinsky. This episode features great stories from Coty's life as she launched herself into the professional world of journalism. She is young yet but has much to offer from her life experiences so far. She can't wait to host the show and bring amazing Michiganders and their stories to YOU our listeners! Listen and enjoy! Don't forget to find us on social media as well. Download the FREE Map-N-Tour App and find your new way to tour and experience many top US destinations virtually! You can even find and listen to our podcast episodes on the "Story Road Michigan" experience found on the app! Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapntour.android Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/map-n-tour/id627557027 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michiganders/support

 In this exiting episode, Samuel Fitzpatrick interviews with Jenifer Acosta of Jenifer Acosta Development. She shares some of her best work, restoring historical structures and revamping them. These newly restored buildings are then populated with fresh tenants like new restaurants, startups, and apartments. You can listen to this podcast on Anchor, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!  Want to start a podcast of your own? NOLIProductions produces this show and has a studio in Midland, Michigan! Check out more of our content at www.noliproductions.com. Fun fact! NOLIProductions is pronounced "no-lip-productions". NOLIP is PILON backwards; Pilon is the last name of the producer and director Christopher Pilon & Nicholas Pilon. #michiganders #podcasts #MichigandersPodcast #puremichigan #growingmichigan #hardwork  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michiganders/support

This special episode was filmed and recorded in the beautiful Castle Museum of Saginaw County History located in downtown Saginaw, Michigan. The Castle is run by Historical Society of Saginaw County and Thomas Trombley is the VP & Chief Historian of the organization. Once a United States Post Office, the building has enormous ceilings and amazing architecture. Please LIKE, SHARE and give us feedback on this video! This podcast is run by volunteers at the moment and NOLIProductions produces the show in collaboration with Samuel Fitzpatrick. We want to make this show bigger and better. What do you want to be featured on our show. Have a story you want to share? Email us, chrispilon@noliproductions.com. Enjoy the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michiganders/support

NOLIProductions presents episode 3 of the #MICHIGANDERS Podcast. Samuel Fitzpatrick interviews Alexander Mixter of Hound Lab Films. They discuss The Lee Mansion Restoration Project happening in downtown Saginaw, Michigan. This podcast is about Michiganders for Michiganders! We want you to tell your Michigan story on our podcast. To be featured, please email your suggestion to; info@noliproductions.com or PM us on our Facbook Page. You can listen to the podcast on Spotify, Anchor or which ever app you prefer. You can also learn more at www.noliproductions.com/michiganders. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michiganders/support

In this episode, Sam interviews Mason Christensen of the Dearborn Historical Museum. They go over Dearborn Michigan's humble yet important beginnings. You can watch the video version of this podcast on our Facebook Page: @themichiganderspodcast. Find out more by going to www.noliproductions.com/michiganders. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michiganders/support

This special episode features Jim Reha and Bill Randall from the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum. Jim is the Director of Educational Programs at the Museum. Bill is a tour guide with a wealth of knowledge on the history of the USS Edson.  You can learn more about the museum by visiting (www.ussedson.org). Want to watch the show online! The podcast is now recorded on video, you can go to our Facbook page and watch right now! Go to (@themichiganderspodcast). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michiganders/support

Sam interviews Karen Michalec of Owosso Michigan. Karen is a teacher at Owosso Middle School and the author of "Dear Mom and All: Letters from a Military Son and Brother". She compiled letters written by Raymond D Baese (Karen's father), to which he wrote to his mother and siblings. Raymond was in the military and stationed in Alaska. You can find the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1730715079/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michiganders/support

Sam Fitzpatrick talks with an historian of the Herbert & Grace Dow Foundation. Samantha Engel shares some unique history of the Dow family, Dow Gardens, and Midland Michigan. You can learn more by going to (www.dowgardens.org/house). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michiganders/support

In this episode, Sam interviews Daniel Conner, Executive Director of the "Whaley Historic House Museum". "Dan proudly grew up in the Flint area, where his family has had a long-standing relationship with working for General Motors. He attended the University of Michigan - Flint for his bachelor's degree in History. He enjoys bringing his passion for history, creativity, and community outreach & collaboration together to develop interesting programs for the museum." - http://www.whaleyhouse.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michiganders/support

Samuel Fitzpatrick talks with Flint local historian and volunteer Justin Wetenhall. They go over some of Flint Michigan's past, focusing on it's many forms over the decades and what it has become today. Justin also accounts his own experiences living in Flint. He shares some untold stories and sheds light on what makes Flint an important part of Michigan history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michiganders/support