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MI PEOPLEMIPPL #011 | Chuck and Brenda Marshall with Life in Michigan🎙️ Welcome to Episode 11 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️ This week, Mike sits down with Chuck and Brenda Marshall—retired U of M pros turned creators of Life in Michigan, a blog-turned-local institution highlighting Michigan’s beer, bands, trails, and hidden gems.From blogging about cold weather runs to launching a full-blown nonprofit art/music showcase (Gig: The Art of Michigan Music), these two have documented the heart and soul of the mitten with camera, pen, and plenty of road miles. Expect stories about band life, van breakdowns, favorite state land spots, and what happens when you name your Subar...2025-06-161h 56
Social Media Escape ClubExploring Michigan Music and community with Chuck MarshallThis episode is from a Substack Live we did on March 10th, 2025, where we discussed Chuck Marshall's nonprofit, GIG: The Art of Michigan Music, which he started to showcase and support the visual artists involved in the Michigan music scene. Chuck also talked about Life in Michigan, the website and newsletter he runs with his wife, Brenda, which focuses on local beer, music, and travel in Michigan. They discussed their move to Substack for their newsletter and the positive, more community-focused experience compared to social media. Finally, we touched on the thriving local...2025-03-1731 min
Money MusicEpisode 003In this episode of Money Music, John and Derry dive into the world of valuable vinyl records and share intriguing stories about rock and roll icons like Carl Perkins, Brenda Lee, and Chuck Berry. The duo discusses the market value of records from famous artists, including Bob Dylan's $15,000 album and Alice Cooper's album with unique paper panties. Mighty John shares personal anecdotes, such as meeting Johnny Cash and driving the Batmobile. They also touch on the significance of specific vinyl details like cover images and colored vinyl that can drastically increase a record's value. The podcast is a treasure...2025-01-2736 min
Better on Draft | Craft Beer PodcastLife In Michigan | Michigan Beer Series #052At most craft beer festivals you're guaranteed two things. Amazing Michigan Beer, and seeing Chuck Marshall and his wife Brenda running around the festival grounds snapping amazing photographs and promoting the event. Since we knew they'd be attending 4 Elf we took the time to sit down with them for an hour to go over their website and cover of craft beer and music in Michigan, as well as get to know them a bit more personally and how they get around the state finding these neat little things to do!  Join us live at our new star...2024-12-201h 09
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeHow To Reverse Diabetes: Lessons From The Marshall Islands | Brenda Davis, RNImagine a place where the average lifespan is shockingly low and the rates of diabetes and heart disease are sky-high. Now, imagine what would happen if the people who lived there embraced the power of plant-based nutrition and positive lifestyle changes. Â No need to imagine, because this is happening in the Marshall Islands. Â Renowned dietitian Brenda Davis shares her groundbreaking work in a community challenged by severe health issues, including how her team brought this work all the way up to the president. Discover how her lifestyle intervention program is improving he...2024-07-0541 min
Behind the MittenS6,E3: It's time for Ann Arbor Restaurant Week (Jan. 20-21, 2024)This week we head straight to Maize and Blue country, where we shout a hearty hello and how ya doin' from good old Ann Arbor town, home to THE National Champs THE University of Michigan. It's Ann Arbor Restaurant Week running through January 26, and we checked out just a few of the awesome offerings you can experience this year.We chat with Vicki Joling, from Ann Arbor Main Street Area Association and Chad Wiebesick, Destination Ann Arbor about how this event has changed over the last few years, and what is new at local spots this...2024-01-2244 min
Behind the MittenBTM Episode 133: HOMES Brewery, Things to do in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, Hands On MuseumJohn Gonzalez and Amy Sherman record from HOMES Brewery in Ann Arbor. This show aired originally Nov. 11-12, 2017.Segment 1: John and Amy talk to Chad W. Wiebesick of Washtenaw County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. and Ann Arbor Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. More info at https://www.visitannarbor.org/Segment 2: (Listen at 9:58): Cory Joyrich of Ann Arbor Hands on Museum. More info at https://www.aahom.org/Segment 3 (Listen at 19:44): We invite our friends Chuck Marshall and Brenda Sodt Foster to join the show. Their blog is Life in Michigan. More info at http...2017-11-1741 min