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West Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)Up close with Iron Fish Distillery's Richard Anderson and a small business success story born on the Betsie River (03-23-25)On this week's program, host Phil Tower speaks with Richard Anderson, co-founder and co-owner of Iron Fish Distillery in Thompsonville, MI. On this week's program, we feature a CEO You Should Know, Richard Anderson, with Iron Fish Distillery.Iron Fish Distillery was founded in 2016 as Michigan’s first farm distillery. It grows grain, distills spirits, and barrel-finishes sourced whiskey.
Richard shared his story of how he and his brothers-in-law became co-owners of the unique distillery located in rural Northwestern, Michigan.To say that Iron Fish Distillery has had a significant positive economi...2025-03-2128 min
The Sports AdvocatesEpisode 10: Benzie Central softball's Scott BrautignamThe fellas are back, this time they chat with Benzie Central softball skipper Scott Brautignam. They discuss his journey to becoming head coach, what he's seen out of the 2023 season and much more. McLain and Mitch discuss the Detroit Tigers recent hot streak, McLain talk golf and Mitch chats about the NHL Playoffs. 2023-04-2124 minThe Sports AdvocatesSpring sports preview: Frankfort golf coach Steve HammonThe snow is beginning to melt, birds are beginning to migrate back north. All in all, golf season is just around the corner. Frankfort golf coach Steve Hammon talked with The Sports Advocates to discuss the upcoming season, what the roster will look like and how the Panthers' are staying sharp despite dealing with unpredictable Michigan weather. 2023-04-0610 minThe Sports AdvocatesSpring sports preview: Frankfort track and field coaches Dal Townsend and Ed SchindlerAfter the girls team claimed its first regional title in school history last season, what will both teams look like in 2023? Coaches Dal Townsend and Ed Schindler chatted with The Sports Advocates about the 2023 season, a few names for fans to keep their eyes on and much more. 2023-04-0521 minThe Sports AdvocatesSpring sports preview: Benzie Central baseball coach Rich GottardoAs opening day inches closer, what will Benzie Central baseball look like in 2023? Huskies skipper Rich Gottardo chatted with The Sports Advocates to answer that question. They discuss what the pitching depth may look like and the return of 2022 breakout Dan Wallington behind the plate.
2023-04-0507 minThe Sports AdvocatesSpring sports preview: Benzie Central Track and Field coach Asa KellyWith a roster loaded with talent, what will the 2023 season hold for Benzie Central Track and Field? Huskies coach Asa Kelly joins the pod to talk about what the team will look like this season, and what this year may become for Benzie Central. 2023-04-0411 minThe Sports AdvocatesSpring sports preview: Frankfort softball coach Mike ThompsonAfter falling short in a 13-inning battle in the district title game last season, Frankfort will replace one graduating senior. But what will the 2023 Panthers look like? Frankfort coach Mike Thompson drops by our studio to talk about the upcoming season and the culture of the program. 2023-04-0334 minThe Sports AdvocatesSpring sports preview: Frankfort baseball coach Travis TriemBaseball season is just around the corner. After graduating six seniors from 2022's squad, how will Frankfort look in 2023? Panthers coach Travis Triem joins sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg to talk about the upcoming season. 2023-04-0310 minThe Sports AdvocatesEpisode 9: Boulevard of Broken Brackets, but baseball's backWell, much like all of you, sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg watched their brackets burst into flames. The fellas discuss a wild March Madness and their excitement for Opening Day in the MLB. Mitch shares what the Tigers must do to improve and McLain gives his plea to Tigers' owner Chris Ilitch. The fellas also discuss the drama surrounding Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers. Mitch also shares his hot take on the 2023 NFL Draft.
2023-03-3035 minThe Sports AdvocatesSpring sports preview: Manistee Catholic Central track and field coach Gabe WiseBefore the small but might Sabers quad already started their 2023 season last weekend, coach Gabe Wise chatted with sports reporter Mitch Vosburg. They discuss how the boys and girls rosters look, and what makes the 2023 MCC track and field team different. 2023-03-2910 minThe Sports AdvocatesSpring sports preview: Onekama softball coach Rob JohnsonAfter claiming a district and regional title last season, how will the Portagers look after graduating four seniors? Sports editor McLain Moberg and sports Editor Mitch Vosburg chat with coach Rob Johnson to discuss what Onekama softball may look like in 2023. 2023-03-2711 minThe Sports AdvocatesSpring sports preview: Brethren track and field coach Kyle GriffinTrack and field season officially started on March 13. For Brethren, it was a day of excitement. After all, it lost only three members of its boys team to graduation from 2022 while adding a sizeable freshman class. Bobcats coach Kyle Griffin chatted with sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg about the upcoming season.
2023-03-2315 minThe Sports AdvocatesSpring sports preview: MCC baseball coach Dilon RankinAs spring desperately tries to make its way to northern Michigan, its also indicates the start of baseball season. With a mix of freshman and upperclassmen, how will the Sabers look in 2023? Sports reporter Mitch Vosburg chats with MCC baseball coach Dilon Rankin to discuss the upcoming season.
2023-03-2210 minThe Sports AdvocatesSpring sports preview: Manistee track and field coach Eric ThuemmelCan the Lady Chippewas make it a 3-peat as conference champs? How will Manistee recover after graduating 25 members from the 2022 squad? Sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg chat with Manistee track and field coach Eric Thuemmel to get those questions answered and more. 2023-03-2210 minThe Sports AdvocatesSpring sports preview: Manistee softball coach Terri ArendtOur springs sports preview series continues with Chippewa softball coach Terri Arendt. After losing a sizeable batch of seniors, what will Manistee look like in 2023? The guys chat with skipper Terri Arendt to get those questions answered. 2023-03-2111 minThe Sports AdvocatesSpring sports preview: Manistee boys baseball coach Dave EdmondsonIt's the last run for Manistee baseball under the Chippewa nickname. With a plethora of returning pieces back, sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg chat with Manistee skipper Dave Edmondson to talk about the upcoming season. 2023-03-2107 minThe Sports AdvocatesSpring sports preview: Bear Lake baseball coach John ProkesIn the latest installment of our spring sports preview series, the guys chat with Bear Lake baseball coach John Prokes. They discuss who comes back from last year's district championship team, what the expectations are for 2023, and how the team motto of "Got Your Six" came to be. 2023-03-2010 minThe Sports AdvocatesSpring sports preview: Manistee boys golf coach Mike SwansonSpring sports officially started across the state of Michigan. The guys at the Manistee News Advocate and Benzie County Record Patriot sports department have you covered on what to expect. In the first episode of their Spring sports preview series, the guts chat with Manistee boys golf coach Mike Swanson to discuss the upcoming season. 2023-03-2008 minThe Sports AdvocatesMarch Madness ExtravaganzaIt's that maddening time of the year.
The 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament starts with the Round of 64 on Thursday. But before then, millions of people will fill out their brackets with aspirations of achieving the perfect bracket. Mitch Vosburg and McLain Moberg have you covered in aiding the quest for perfection. Mitch reveals his "Mitchcast" rankings to help sort the pretenders from contenders.
Do you think you can outsmart Mitch? Click HERE to join the free to play Sports Advocate bracket challenge. 2023-03-1319 minThe Sports AdvocatesEpisode 8: Unpacking the girls district tournamentWith the dust settled on the 2023 girls basketball district tournament, sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg attempt to unpack everything they saw last week. McLain discusses what he saw out of Manistee and Benzie Central in their district runs, and Mitch discusses Onekama's district title win over Brethren.
Mitch also releases his NFL Mock Draft version 1.0.
Like or dislike what you hear? Let us know at mnasports@pioneergroup.com. 2023-03-0930 minThe Sports AdvocatesEp 7: Boys basketball district previewLet the madness continue!
The Sports Advocates are back to breakdown the 2023 boys basketball district tournament for Manistee and Benzie counties. Sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg analyze all three districts, pick their players to watch and predict how everything will shape up. Mitch even debuts his trusty companion Phillip. McLain talks what he expects out of the Detroit Tigers 2023 season, and Mitch thinks he's discovered the next Micah Parsons.
Like or dislike what you hear? Reach out to the fellas at mnasports@pioneergroup.com. 2023-03-0224 minThe Sports AdvocatesEpisode 6: 2023 girls basketball district previewManistee News Advocate and Benzie County Record Patriot sports editor McLain Moberg and sports writer Mitch Vosburg are back, and they break down March Madness. No, not the NCAA tournament, the one that matters in northern Michigan, the MHSAA Tournament. McLain and Mitch break down each district for Bear Lake, Benzie Central, Brethren, Frankfort, Manistee, Manistee Catholic Central and Onekama girls basketball teams.
Like or dislike what you hear? Let us know at mnasports@pioneergroup.com. 2023-02-2335 minThe Sports AdvocatesEpisode 5: Curt Mathieu/Spartan StrongIn the latest installment of The Sports Advocates, sports writer Mitch Vosburg chats with Onekama ski coach Curt Mathieu about the Portagers season, the success of Braydon Sorenson and Aleah Blackmore and how the sport of skiing works.
Mitch and sports editor McLain Moberg also break down their thoughts after Super Bowl LVII. Mitch talks about his latest NFL draft prospect, and Michigan State alumni McLain discusses the tragedy that recently transpired on the campus of MSU.
2023-02-1531 minThe Sports AdvocatesEpisode 4: Tim ReznichThe sports desk from the Manistee News Advocate and Benzie County Record Patriot are back, and they're crossing into Benzie county this week. Sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg chat with Reznich about his start into coaching, who his mentors are, what is takes to maintain a successful program, and debate what toppings do and do not belong on pizza. McLain presents the News Advocate/Record Patriot top 10 prop bets for Super Bowl LVII and Mitch thinks he found the second coming of a former Pro Bowl defensive lineman.
2023-02-0947 min
Behind the MittenSeason 5, Episode 5: Iron Fish Distillery, Visit Manistee, Crystal Mountain and Mackinac Island (Feb. 4-5, 2023)“Behind the Mitten” is Michigan’s premiere travel radio show and Podcast, and since 2015 it has published more than 480 episodes. It is co-hosted by veteran journalist John Gonzalez and longtime chef & beer expert Amy Sherman. The show has been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters as Best in Category.On this episode we travel to Iron Fish Distillery where tourism professionals gathered with the West Michigan Tourist Association. We managed to pull a few aside and interview them while surrounded by the aroma of aging whiskey!Season 5, Episode 5:We talk Sarah...2023-02-0644 minThe Sports AdvocatesEpisode 3: Paula Laws and Jackie GutowskiEpisode 3 of The Sports Advocates has arrived. Mitch sits down with Paula Laws and Jackie Gutowski to talk the sport of powerlifting as the duo prepare for an APF event in March. Laws talks her 18-month journey to nearing a national record. Mitch and McLain also talk about Manistee boys basketball snapping its 30-game losing streak, their takeaways from the NFL's Conference Championship weekend. Mitch finally think he has Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts figured out and McLain talks about the drama in the world of golf. 2023-02-0145 minThe Sports AdvocatesEpisode 2: Hannah HarringtonThe Manistee News Advocate and Benzie County Record Patriot's latest podcast The Sports Advocates is back for its second episode. Sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg chats with Bear Lake girls basketball coach Hannah Harrington about how she started coaching, how the season is unfolding and how her message is resonating within the program. McLain and Mitch also give their picks for this weekend's NFL action, talk a little golf and discuss what the fate of Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff should be.2023-01-2542 min
The Sports AdvocatesEpisode 1: Pilot/Todd Erickson interviewThe sports desk with the Manistee News Advocate and Benzie County Record Patriot are proud to present the pilot episode of The Sports Advocates. Sports editor McLain Moberg and sports reporter Mitch Vosburg chat with Manistee Catholic Central girls basketball coach Todd Erickson about the 2022-23 season, how his coaching career began, and his take on putting pineapple on pizza.
Mitch and McLain also make their picks for the NFL Divisional round, talk MSU basketball and what may lie ahead for the Detroit Red Wings. 2023-01-1848 min
The Pursuit Of...The Pursuit Of... Michigan Clean Slate LawSet Aside Convictions — Move On In Your Life: In April 2021, Michigan enacted the Clean Slate Law to help those with criminal records seek expungement through the legal system. The law will help people find better jobs, qualify for housing and higher education loans, and give peace of mind that past mistakes are no longer a hinderance. Courts set aside your conviction(s) if you meet specific criteria.CRITERIA YOU MUST MEET• Your crime(s) must be ones that can be expunged, or set aside.• For example, most criminal sexual conduct convictions, some c...2022-01-2139 min
Hot Bite Fishing ReportWe Still Have Open Water!!! - Jan 1st 2020FOUR FISHING REPORTS!!! We've still got open water reports! Traverse City, Benzie County, and Manistee all have great open water oppurtunities. And we have an ice fishing report from up on Lake Gogebic.We St
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Co-op Energy TalkS5E8 - On Air With Rep. Jack O'MalleyAfter 34 years of hosting WTCM's morning show, Representative Jack O'Malley returns to the microphone to reflect on his first year representing Michigan's 101st District (Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee counties) in Lansing. Listen in as we chat with him about energy policy and a variety other topics coming out of the Capitol.
2019-09-3033 min
Are You Famous, Yet?Jamey and Susan Barnard03:10 - How did Jamey and Susan meet? 11:30 - The Chipmonkeys. 12:36 - The many voices of Jamey Barnard and the "phone revenge" tapes. 20:59 - Favorite jokes Jamey has played on Les Scruggs. 23:50 - Susan's favorite costume designs. 28:15 - Favorite family project? 30:44 - Jamey's puppet thing with wrecked paintbrushes: Spent Brush Theatre. 31:27 - Animated phone revenge on Funny Or Die, Roseville Cemetery. http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/d5864ab63e/roseville-cemetery 33:31 - The Benzie Playboys. http://www.benzieplayboys.com 36:10 - Souled American. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Souled_American https://www.discogs...2017-08-0746 min