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Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastS4 E50 - The Early Establishment of Calhoun County MIIn this episode, I explore the early establishment of Calhoun County as written by author Charles A. Weissert in his book 'An Account of Southwest Michigan and Calhoun County: With special matter relating to Calhoun County' published in 1924. I also give details on the early naming of the counties in this area.For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:https://michaeldelaware.com
2025-12-1421 min
Rational Black ThoughtEpisode #259 – December 6, 2025Send us a textIntro: Quote of the Week: Maya Angelou “For Africa to me... is more than a glamorous fact. It is a historical truth. No man can know where he is going unless he knows exactly where he has been and exactly how he arrived at his present place.” Unmasking the News: Trump’s Map of Minority Rule: Trump’s Statements, Performative with a Body Count: Preying on the Vulnerable: Good News: The BLACKprint for Black Economic Power: Strategies for Black Power:
2025-12-061h 40
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastS4 E43 - An Early History of Tekonsha MichiganIn this episode, I explore an early history of Tekonsha, Michigan referring to a Calhoun County Directory from 1869-70.For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:https://michaeldelaware.com
2025-10-2626 min
Crafted ConnectionsEP 12: How Time Feels in the Creative Churn with Michael DurrEpisode 12: How Time Feels in the Creative Churn with Michael DurrHosted by Katelyn CalhounIn this episode of Crafted Connections, I sit down with photographer, filmmaker, and North Indy Magazine publisher Michael Durr. Michael’s creative life has unfolded one connection, one project, one conversation at a time—and his story is a reminder that even the slow burns can lead to something big.We talk about how it felt to go full-time freelance after years in the agency world, and how a single degree of connection led to a life-changing assignment: a ph...
2025-06-0539 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastS4 E21 - Memorial Day & Stories of Fallen HeroesIn this episode, I cover the early history of Memorial Day and tell the stories of four fallen heroes from four different wars from Calhoun County.I also announce some of the upcoming events and projects for the summer.For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:https://MichaelDelaware.comFor full details on the Del Shannon Weekend events and tickets, visit: https://BCRHM.org
2025-05-2545 min
Light Pollution NewsMay 2025: Operation Daylight Forever!This month's guests:Robert Massey, of the Royal Astronomical Society.Phyllis Gricus, Principal of Landscape Design Studio, LLC.Michael Calhoun, Conservationist and Advocate.Bill's News Picks:Las Vegas sphere owners reportedly want to build "mini spheres" in other cities, Megan Townsend, MixMag. Blue Light Influences Negative Thoughts of Self, Sleep. Swarms of satellites are harming astronomy. Here’s how researchers are fighting back, Alexandra Witze, Nature. ‘Space Advertising’ Could Outshine the Stars—Unless It’s Banned First, Sharmila Kuthunur, Scientific American. Personal 24-hour light exposure pattern with obesity and ad...
2025-05-1953 min
Light Pollution NewsMay 2025: Mother Snowy Owl!This month's guests:Robert Massey, of the Royal Astronomical Society.Phyllis Gricus, Principal of Landscape Design Studio, LLC.Michael Calhoun, Conservationist and Advocate.Bill's News Picks:As a lamp you wear a hat, Stefan Oberwalleney, RBB24. From fireflies to fish, light pollution is damaging the environment – what can we do about it?, Emma Charlton, World Economic Forum. How young salmon navigate a gauntlet of danger en route to the sea, Science Daily. This trend for lighting up gardens may seem an inviting one, but it needs to be do...
2025-05-0549 min
The 5 Minute Major Podcast STL#34 - Tom CalhounIn this episode, Josh and Mike are joined by St. Louis Blues PA Announcer, Tom Calhoun. Tom is a St. Louis sports legend who has been in media for over 50 years and has been the Blues PA Announcer for 38 years. He was inducted in the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame in 2020. He has announced 1,730 games in a row at the Enterprise Center. The boys also discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs.Tom Calhounhttps://www.paguytom.com/STL Blues Hockey Legends Podcast with Tom Calhounhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0vuT8...
2025-04-181h 25
Monte & The PharaohWhen It Was Real - Episode 7 - Haystacks CalhounJoin noted author, historian, and actor Nikita Breznikov as he teams up with Monte & The Pharaoh Mainstay Benny “The One and Only Playa” Scala for another episode of “When It Was Real." Each week, Nikita and Benny will delve into the sacred history of the WWWF/WWF in the 1970’s. This week, the guys examine the career of the 601 pound behemoth from Morgan’s Corner, Arkansas, the beloved Haystacks Calhoun. Take a ride in the Wrestling Wayback Machine to one of the greatest eras in the history of wrestling. Benny and Nikita, your Co-Pilots, promise you a safe trip and a guarante...
2025-04-181h 15
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastS4 E11 - The Crooked Life of Charles Mains Part 1: The Fog of DeceptionIn this episode, I begin a 3 part series into the history of an infamous attorney who began his career in the late Victorian period in Calhoun County. The path of his life led to many court cases, corruption, fraud and eventually being charged with murder. This episode begins the story of his legal case with Stephen Hulbert in 1897-1898. It sets the stage for a diabolical plot he was accused of organizing, which is explained in Part 2.For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:https://michaeldelaware.com
2025-03-1628 min
Restoring DarknessDavid and Goliath with Michael CalhounThey say, “You can’t fight city hall.” Well, young David Calhoun is. In the small town of Vernonia Oregon, David is on a quest to reduce light pollution in and around the town. His focus so far has been on the main street, where they have switched to 5000K LED’s. Even from his home in the woods 3 miles out of town he can see the sky glow growing. Once David becomes a state senator, which Michael Colligan is sure will happen one day, he can take the fight state-wide and save ALL of Oregon from Light Pollution!
2025-02-1940 min
CEO Roundtable by SBJ PodcastsHealth Systems | Max Buetow, Michael Calhoun, John Myers and Dr. Matthew StinsonSend us a textFor this CEO Roundtable podcast, leaders from local health systems sit down with Springfield Business Journal Executive Editor Christine Temple. This month’s guests are Max Buetow, president and CEO of CoxHealth; Michael Calhoun, CEO of Citizens Memorial Hospital; John Myers, president of Mercy Springfield Communities; and Dr. Matt Stinson, Jordan Valley Community Health center president and CEO.
2025-01-2558 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 256 - Telling Stories That Matter: Mark Freiburger on 'Between Borders'In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey sits down with director Mark Freiburger to discuss his latest feature film, Between Borders. Mark shares the powerful true story that inspired the film, the challenges of shooting in multiple countries, and assembling a stellar cast, including stars from Lost, The Chosen, and more. Get an insider look at how this low-budget indie drama came to life and hear Mark's advice for aspiring filmmakers.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The true story behind Between Borders and why Mark was drawn to it.The unique challenges of filming in Ro...
2025-01-1320 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 256 - Telling Stories That Matter: Mark Freiburger on 'Between Borders'In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey sits down with director Mark Freiburger to discuss his latest feature film, Between Borders. Mark shares the powerful true story that inspired the film, the challenges of shooting in multiple countries, and assembling a stellar cast, including stars from Lost, The Chosen, and more. Get an insider look at how this low-budget indie drama came to life and hear Mark's advice for aspiring filmmakers.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The true story behind Between Borders and why Mark was drawn to it.The unique challenges of filming in Ro...
2025-01-1320 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 256 - Telling Stories That Matter: Mark Freiburger on 'Between Borders'In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey sits down with director Mark Freiburger to discuss his latest feature film, Between Borders. Mark shares the powerful true story that inspired the film, the challenges of shooting in multiple countries, and assembling a stellar cast, including stars from Lost, The Chosen, and more. Get an insider look at how this low-budget indie drama came to life and hear Mark's advice for aspiring filmmakers.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The true story behind Between Borders and why Mark was drawn to it.The unique challenges of filming in Ro...
2025-01-1320 min
St. Louis All LocalSt. Louis All Local PM: Ten years since the Michael Brown shootingThe top local news with Michael Calhoun and the KMOX news team.
2024-08-1003 min
Peeples Valley Baptist ChurchThe picture the devil never paints- Pastor Michael Stork Jr.This message was preached at West Union Baptist Church in Calhoun GA.
2024-07-0537 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastS3 E56 - The Founding of the First Churches in Battle CreekIn this episode, I explore the founding of the first churches in Battle Creek, Michigan from 1830 - 1877 in the book History of Calhoun County by L.H. Everts & Co.
2024-06-1229 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastS3 E50 - Murder in Partello 1897In this episode, I explore a forgotten murder in the small village of Partello, Michigan that happened in 1897. Partello is located in Lee Township, in Calhoun County.
The story also discusses briefly the subject of the infant mortality rate of the 1800's.
For more information and a calendar for Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com
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2024-05-2224 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastS3 E32 - Legendary Black Women from Calhoun County HistoryIn this episode, I explore some history of legendary Black Women of Calhoun County History using a 1992 booklet printed by the Battle Creek Enquirer. In celebration of Women's History Month, I also discuss the upcoming program at the museum.
For tickets to the Phenomenal Woman program, visit:
https://events.humanitix.com/phenomenal-woman
For information on the Tillers International program in Scotts Michigan on July 18-21st, visit:
https://earthcraftskillshare.com
For information on Michael Delaware, and the upcoming speaking events on his new book Victorian Southwest Michigan True Crime...
2024-03-2029 min
Self-Cell CareThe Science Of Self-Healing - The Art of Hygiene #GreekMedicineRev. Jodi L. Suson welcomes Dawn Silver; A Naprapath, Astrologer, Herbalist, Crystal Healer, and Aromatherapist. Her book and oracle, the Jewels of the Lotus Tibetan Gemstone Oracle received the Coalition of Visionary Arts Award. Hygiene, in Greek Medicine, is the science of self-healing, the truest of Virgo medicine. Using Galen’s Four Doctors, the Temperaments and houses 1(body), 2 (your taste buds) and 6 (habits and health), we’ll explore the Art of Hygiene through the signs offering specific remedies, cell salts, herbs, gemstones, flowers essences, food and exercise. Dawn has lectured internationally on Crystal Healing, Astrology, Holistic Nutrition & Consciousness at a va...
2024-03-1952 min
Nellie's PodcastMichael Davis: Lessons From The Process. | Ep 2Michael Davis is the Head Football Coach at Rabun County High School. In this episode- Coach tells stories of the state championship game of beating Buford, His transition from Calhoun to Rabun, and what it was like being an assistant for 29 years before becoming the Head Man.
2024-03-1830 min
Inside Calhoun CountyEnsuring Prompt Emergency Response: The Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch AuthorityCalhoun County residents - just like anywhere else - must feel assured their emergency response operations are in good working order. An integral component is emergency dispatch, where 9-1-1 calls are routed.Michael Armitage, director of the Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority joins Inside Calhoun County to talk about how his team has kept up with technology, the benefits of consolidation, and what to do if you dial 9-1-1 accidentally (the answer may not be what you think!).Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority websiteCalhoun County Government...
2024-02-2116 min
Anointed Radio NetworkAnointed Radio Show (Interview with Michael Kleos Chin)Social Media @iamkleos Award-Winning Anointed Radio Network is a Las Vegas Christian Radio Station that provides a platform for all Christians to come and share about their businesses or talents. The Anointed Radio Motto is that (It is time to unite) every Wednesday 6 pm-7 pm (Pacific Standard Time (PST) Download the Anointed Radio App from the Google Play or Apple App Store. www.anointedradio.com/ Social Media: Twitter:@lvanointedradio Instagram:@lvanointedradio Facebook:@ Anointed Radio Business inquires email: Lvanointedradio@gmail.com Watch us on Roku TV on the Anointed Radio Network Channel --- Support this...
2024-02-141h 01
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastS2 E138 - The Lost Legacy of Mary Clark: The First Woman Physician in Calhoun CountyIn this episode, I explore the history of Mary Clark, the first woman physician of Calhoun County who practiced for 50+ years in Battle Creek, and also in Albion, Kalamazoo and other places in the U.S.
For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:
https://michaeldelaware.com
Get tickets to Tales of Christmas Past on December 16th, here:
https://events.humanitix.com/tours/christmaspast
2023-11-1722 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastS2 E137 - The Early History of Education in Michigan & Calhoun CountyIn this episode, I explore the early history of education in Michigan and Calhoun County. I particularly explore the influence of Rev. John Pierce and Isaac Crary, and many others.
For the historic timeline on EMU, click here.
For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:
https://michaeldelaware.com
For tickets to Tales of Christmas Past, click here.
2023-11-1430 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastS2 E128 - A History of Cemeteries in Calhoun CountyIn this episode I explore some of the early history of cemeteries around Calhoun County and when they were founded. I also give some stories of early cemeteries being relocated, and the use of cadaver dogs in cemetery research.
For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:
https://michaeldelaware.com
2023-10-2435 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastS2 E114 - Wildcat Banking & The Panic of 1837 in MichiganIn this episode I explore the history of wildcat banking and the panic of 1837 in Michigan, which existed between 1837 and the mid 1840's. It was a period of almost no regulation on the banking industry, and a lot of devaluation of currency and financial panic in the USA.
Much of the material in this episode is taken from Washington Gardner's Book 'History of Calhoun County' published in 1913.
For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:
https://michaeldelaware.com
2023-09-2233 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastS2 E101 - The Babe in a River: Murder in Marshall 1889In this episode I explore a forgotten murder story from 1889, where the body of an infant was found floating in the Kalamazoo River near Marshall, Michigan. The story of this crime spanned two counties, sparking a joint investigation beween the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department and the Kalamazoo Detective offer of the Police Department. In the end three people were charged with murder, and no one was ever convicted. A very sad and disturbing tale from the Victorian Era in Southwest Michigan.
2023-08-2238 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 199 - 365 Short Stories with Timothy Michael CooperGeoffrey chats with award-winning screenwriter and director about writing one short story a day for 365 days straight. Dubbed the 365shortstories, Timothy uses the dabble technique and where he finds inspiration. He also discusses using AI to generate images and videos inspired by his work. Geoffrey and Timothy also dive into finding inspiration to be a prolific writer and also the current state of the WGA Strike.You can find 365shortstoreis at https://www.365shortstories.com/Geoffrey's book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community...
2023-08-0726 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 199 - 365 Short Stories with Timothy Michael CooperGeoffrey chats with award-winning screenwriter and director about writing one short story a day for 365 days straight. Dubbed the 365shortstories, Timothy uses the dabble technique and where he finds inspiration. He also discusses using AI to generate images and videos inspired by his work. Geoffrey and Timothy also dive into finding inspiration to be a prolific writer and also the current state of the WGA Strike.You can find 365shortstoreis at https://www.365shortstories.com/Geoffrey's book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community...
2023-08-0726 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 199 - 365 Short Stories with Timothy Michael CooperGeoffrey chats with award-winning screenwriter and director about writing one short story a day for 365 days straight. Dubbed the 365shortstories, Timothy uses the dabble technique and where he finds inspiration. He also discusses using AI to generate images and videos inspired by his work. Geoffrey and Timothy also dive into finding inspiration to be a prolific writer and also the current state of the WGA Strike.You can find 365shortstoreis at https://www.365shortstories.com/Geoffrey's book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community...
2023-08-0726 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 194 - How Michael Wiese Changed Screenwriting: Onward And UpwardGeoffrey chats with Christopher Vogler about Writer/Filmmaker/Drama/Publisher Michael Wiese. They discuss his incredible life from almost being the drummer for Jefferson Airplane to becoming a publisher and making his mark for filmmakers/screenwriters and changing the craft forever. You can find Michael's Biography: Onward And Upward as an Audiobook at https://a.co/d/bzt5aMxGeoffrey's book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community and become a member for free --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com
2023-07-0319 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 194 - How Michael Wiese Changed Screenwriting: Onward And UpwardGeoffrey chats with Christopher Vogler about Writer/Filmmaker/Drama/Publisher Michael Wiese. They discuss his incredible life from almost being the drummer for Jefferson Airplane to becoming a publisher and making his mark for filmmakers/screenwriters and changing the craft forever. You can find Michael's Biography: Onward And Upward as an Audiobook at https://a.co/d/bzt5aMxGeoffrey's book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community and become a member for free --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com🎬 Get Free Scri...
2023-07-0319 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 194 - How Michael Wiese Changed Screenwriting: Onward And UpwardGeoffrey chats with Christopher Vogler about Writer/Filmmaker/Drama/Publisher Michael Wiese. They discuss his incredible life from almost being the drummer for Jefferson Airplane to becoming a publisher and making his mark for filmmakers/screenwriters and changing the craft forever. You can find Michael's Biography: Onward And Upward as an Audiobook at https://a.co/d/bzt5aMxGeoffrey's book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community and become a member for free --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com
2023-07-0319 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 193 - Game Day with Edgar Michael Bravo and Dean SimoneGeoffrey chats with Edgar Michael Bravo (writer/director) and Dean Simone (writer) about filming their dramatic comedy Game Day.Logline: An Italian-American family gathers on Sunday to cheer their beloved Eagles over the Cowboys. As the game unfolds, family secrets are revealed, sparking rivalries in the living room that become wilder than those in the game. Who will win?Game Day is available for streaming on TubiGeoffrey's book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community and become a member for...
2023-06-2622 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 193 - Game Day with Edgar Michael Bravo and Dean SimoneGeoffrey chats with Edgar Michael Bravo (writer/director) and Dean Simone (writer) about filming their dramatic comedy Game Day.Logline: An Italian-American family gathers on Sunday to cheer their beloved Eagles over the Cowboys. As the game unfolds, family secrets are revealed, sparking rivalries in the living room that become wilder than those in the game. Who will win?Game Day is available for streaming on TubiGeoffrey's book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community and become a member for...
2023-06-2622 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 193 - Game Day with Edgar Michael Bravo and Dean SimoneGeoffrey chats with Edgar Michael Bravo (writer/director) and Dean Simone (writer) about filming their dramatic comedy Game Day.Logline: An Italian-American family gathers on Sunday to cheer their beloved Eagles over the Cowboys. As the game unfolds, family secrets are revealed, sparking rivalries in the living room that become wilder than those in the game. Who will win?Game Day is available for streaming on TubiGeoffrey's book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksJoin our community and become a member for...
2023-06-2622 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastS2 E76 - The History of the North Country Trail: An Interview with Dave Cornell from the Chief Noonday ChapterThe North Country trail is a scenic hiking trail of 3200+ miles that spans eight US States from North Dakota to Vermont, and the largest section of the trail goes through Michigan. In this episode I interview Dave Cornell from the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association, which is reponsible for the trail section in Barry, Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties. We discuss the history of the trail and the people who maintain it.
#NorthCountryTrail
For more information on or to support the Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail, visit: https://northcountrytrail...
2023-06-2540 min
Mike & Mike Go To The MoviesAngel (1984) / Josie and the Pussycats (2001)This week, it's a Mike Makes Mike Watch! Mike D is making Mike Smith watch the exploitation thriller ANGEL, featuring Donna Wilkes, Susan Tyrell, and Rory Calhoun; meanwhile, Mike Smith is making Mike D catch up with a cult classic, 2001's JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS!
2023-06-2253 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 187 - WGA Strike with Michael JaminGeoffrey chats with Screenwriter Michael Jamin (King of The Hill, Just Shoot Me, Lopez) about the WGA Strike, Netflix Streaming Residuals and the imminent threat of AI to the future of screenwriters.You can find Michael at https://michaeljamin.com/--> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com🎬 Get Free Script Leads — be the first to know which producers are requesting scripts and accepting submissions.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. Share it with a fellow screenwriter who’d find it valuable!
2023-05-1512 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 187 - WGA Strike with Michael JaminGeoffrey chats with Screenwriter Michael Jamin (King of The Hill, Just Shoot Me, Lopez) about the WGA Strike, Netflix Streaming Residuals and the imminent threat of AI to the future of screenwriters.You can find Michael at https://michaeljamin.com/--> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com
2023-05-1512 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 187 - WGA Strike with Michael JaminGeoffrey chats with Screenwriter Michael Jamin (King of The Hill, Just Shoot Me, Lopez) about the WGA Strike, Netflix Streaming Residuals and the imminent threat of AI to the future of screenwriters.You can find Michael at https://michaeljamin.com/--> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com
2023-05-1512 minSelf-Cell CareI Was Given Only Weeks To Live - Dr. Sounds Healing JorneyDr. Sound, Michael Murphy Burke, Given only weeks to live. Told he had to have heart surgery, and other than that, there was nothing else they could do. Listen to the recovery. He is a lesson for all of us about the healing power of our Mind, Body and Soul
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2023-05-102h 01
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 181 - FBI Undercover Special Agent Michael McGowanFBI Special Agent (Retired) Michael R. McGowan served more than 31 years of dedicated FBI service before retiring in 2017, almost all of which was working undercover against some of the most dangerous, sophisticated, and notorious criminal organizations and individuals. He is the author of Ghost: My thirty years as an FBI undercover agent.You can find Ghost: My thirty years as an FBI undercover agent at https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08NHZDQLX&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_KPK05ZXW6G86ZQRYKM38&tag=tssp07-20For the full in-depth and...
2023-04-0320 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 181 - FBI Undercover Special Agent Michael McGowanFBI Special Agent (Retired) Michael R. McGowan served more than 31 years of dedicated FBI service before retiring in 2017, almost all of which was working undercover against some of the most dangerous, sophisticated, and notorious criminal organizations and individuals. He is the author of Ghost: My thirty years as an FBI undercover agent.You can find Ghost: My thirty years as an FBI undercover agent at https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08NHZDQLX&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_KPK05ZXW6G86ZQRYKM38&tag=tssp07-20For the full in-depth and...
2023-04-0320 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 181 - FBI Undercover Special Agent Michael McGowanFBI Special Agent (Retired) Michael R. McGowan served more than 31 years of dedicated FBI service before retiring in 2017, almost all of which was working undercover against some of the most dangerous, sophisticated, and notorious criminal organizations and individuals. He is the author of Ghost: My thirty years as an FBI undercover agent.You can find Ghost: My thirty years as an FBI undercover agent at https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08NHZDQLX&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_KPK05ZXW6G86ZQRYKM38&tag=tssp07-20For the full in-depth and...
2023-04-0320 min
The Tchune Up ShowsMichael K Amil-Springtchuneupshow (Guest Michael J Calhoun Kinsman DazzBand) Saturday 1 April 23 www.teerexradioteerex.com Montreal Socan License 1943 hours of spicy soul with specials guests
2023-04-013h 00
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastS2 E22 - Women's History in Calhoun County: An Interview with Donna Rickman, Jill McCombs & Bobbie MathisIn this episode I interview Donna Rickman, Jill McCombs and Bobbie Mathis on the subject of women's history in Calhoun County. Donna, Jill and Bobbie are all performing in an upcoming program at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum on Saturday, March 25th at 2:00 PM called 'Phenomenal Woman'.
Tickets for the performance can be purchased online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/517666673957
Tickets an also be purchased at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum at 307 W. Jackson St, Battle Creek, MI 49037 and also at the Art Center of Battle Creek located at 265 E Emmett St, B...
2023-02-1935 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastS2 E21 - The Death of a Giant: The Murder of Robert Molyneaux 1875 - Battle Creek, MichiganIn 1875 in downtown Battle Creek, Michigan a murder happened in the middle of the day in October in a saloon at the corner of Jefferson and Main Street. The man killed was described as a giant of a man, and his killer had fled down the street. The trial that followed would reveal the story of a card game that erupted into a bar fight, which turned into a stabbing and a murder. The details revealed in the trial offered a description of the bar scene in the city during the gilden age in Calhoun County.
For mor...
2023-02-1727 min
Dialogue HeavyHINDSIGHT CHAPTERS 13&14Bernard returns to New York and is quickly apprehended by the Mr. Calhoun and his Goon squad. He has something they want and They have people Bernard care about. Something’s got to give and everyone involved is gonna lose, but who and what, who knows…
2023-01-1832 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastS2 E5 - The Story of the Fiddler who Invented the Baggage Check - Union City, MichiganJohn Palmer, an immigrant from England, fiddled around at country dances in Union City and Burlington, and devised a solution to save the dancers trouble. He observed that people were having trouble after dances finding their garments, and Palmer came up with a solution that was ultimately adopted by some railroad employees from Marshall, and the baggage check system was born. It is a fascinating story from Calhoun County history.
For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://www.michaeldelaware.com
2023-01-1017 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastSidney & George Ketchum and the Founding of MarshallThis is a story of the two brothers who founded the village of Marshall in 1831. Sidney Ketchum was the first of the pioneers in Calhoun County to file a claim in 1830, and he returned to his home state of New York and convinced his brother George Ketchum to join him in the wilderness. Together with their families and others they build the foundation of the village of Marshall, with a unique vision for their community. It is a fascinating story of endurance.
For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://www.michaeldelaware.com
2022-12-1323 min
The Diving PodEpisode #81 Michael RetcherJoin us in hearing Michael's humble beginnings to running USA Winter Nationals! What an amazing story!
2022-11-2152 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastThe Lewis Cass Expedition of 1820In this episode I explore the Lewis Cass Expedition of 1820 which was a survey of the western part of the Michigan Territory, led by Lewis Cass, the Territorial Governor. The expedition was approved by John Calhoun, the Secretary of War, and had as its purpose to survey the geograohy and topography of the region in order to produce a complete map, as well as survey the flora and fauna, the Native Americans including their numbers, tribes and loyalties the the U.S. or Great Britain. It also had as a purpose to select sites for forts, survey the geology of...
2022-10-2524 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastA History of the Calhoun County Poor FarmIn this episode I explore the history of the Calhoun County Poor Farm which was established in 1849, and lasted through at least 1912. I include some of the early history of the establishment of the farm, as well as some of the stories of the people who lived there. It is an interesting chapter in Southwest Michigan history. At one point in 1878 there were 24 counties in Michigan that had County Poor Farms.
For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://www.michaeldelaware.com
2022-10-2138 min
Go Be Great with Coach KarenaThe Resilience of You with Shemekka EbonyMeet Your Next Top Keynote Speaker - Shemekka Ebony - Author and Coach
Shemekka Ebony Stewart-Isaacs, MS, is an activist for community, women, and children's rights. Shemekka Ebony Stewart Isaacs, MS, is the founder of BlackGirlMagic.Market, co-founder of IAmBrilliant.Org., PLEInstitute.org, and the CROWNCampaign.Org. Shemekka Ebony, recently featured in New York Times Magazine 2021 Money Edition is a bestselling author of the new journal and outreach tool, While I'm Getting Naked. She is a 2018 CJA Health Equity Leader Award Winner and a 2020 BWR SISTARS Leadership Award recipient, while also a brilliant wife and a mother...
2022-07-2124 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastThe Story of Unknown Soldiers in MichiganMany people are familiar with the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia. Not everyone is aware there are unknown soldiers buried in many cemeteries across Michigan. In Southwest Michigan there are gravesites for these men in Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Allegan, Ottawa and Lake Counties to name a just a few. Many are from the Civil War when as many as 40% of the dead soldiers were not identified in that conflict before burial. There are also unknown soldiers from other wars buried in cemeteries across the state.
In this episode I explore not only the history of the...
2022-07-1923 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastThe Story of Dogtown in Leroy TownshipThere was once a small community in Leroy Township known as Dogtown. Today you would not even know this community every existed. How did this community which was originally known as Fiddler's Grove become Dogtown? These are the questions I asked myself when I first discovered the title of the little village marked on an 1894 Atlas of Leroy Township. I began searching newspaper archives and history books and began to piece together the interesting history of this lost community just south of Battle Creek.
In my search, I discovered some interesting stories! The oldest man to possibly ever...
2022-07-0824 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastA History of Postmasters & Postal Delivery in Calhoun CountyIn this episide I explore a history of postmasters and postal delivery in Calhoun County from mostly the 1800's to early 1900's. I cover the original founding of the post offices in Albion, Marshall and Battle Creek, and their postmasters and early delivery systems. Did you know the first post office Marshall was a cigar box? The second one was even more interesting with it being a clock! I also talk about formation of the postal service on a national level, as well as the Marshall post office museum and the pony express.
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2022-05-1722 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastA History of the Homer Village in Calhoun County MichiganIn this episode I take a journey through the history of the Homer Village in Calhoun County. The first pioneer settlers began arriving in 1832, and among them was a man named Milton Barney who established him homestead in the area of the village center today. He built his log cabin, a general store and a mill along the Kalamazoo River, and even established the first bank. Explore the history of the early schools, cemeteries and even the famous haunted Homer Mill which tragically burned to the ground in 2010.
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2022-05-0622 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastThe Story of Dorrance Williams: A Pioneer of the Goguac Prairie who was Buried Alive...This is the story of Dorrance Williams, an early pioneer in Calhoun County who settled on the Goguac Prairie in Battle Creek in 1831. He previously had been a land surveyor for the U.S. Government, and had visited the area in 1829. He lived his life as a suspicious man who was afraid everyone he dealt with was trying to cheat him. A frequent visitor to the courtroom, he was the plaintiff in may lawsuits with is neighbors.
He died in 1846, and when his grave was moved in 1887 a grisly discovery was made when his coffin was opened.
2022-04-2210 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastThe Story of Pioneer Historian A.D.P. Van BurenAnson De Peuy Van Buren was born in 1822 in Kinderhook, New York. He was a cousin of Martin Van Buren, the 8th President of the United States. His Father Ephriam Van Buren, and his mother Olive Jay Van Buren, moved the family to Michigan settling in Battle Creek in 1836. He was 13 years old, and would record the annals of his journey later in life along with many other stories of growing up on the Goguac Prairie in the Pioneer Collections. He was a teacher and writer, and was adept at recording details of pioneer life that included not only the...
2022-04-1919 minTales of Southwest Michigan's PastA History of the Village of Athens in Calhoun County MichiganThe Athens village is located about 15 miles south of Battle Creek, in the Southwest corner of Calhoun County. It was settled in 1831, as with many other locations around the region, and had its first house built in 1832 by Isaac Crossett. The first store was built there in 1854 by William Simons, and the village was officially incorporated around 1896. The village although smaller than others in the County, had a lot more modern progress in development with a early electric power company, mills and even a water system. It has shared a history with the Potawatamie Indians and maintains a good comm...
2022-04-0110 minTales of Southwest Michigan's PastThe Cholera Epidemic of 1832 that wiped out half of the Village of Marshall MichiganIn 1832 during the early settlement period of Calhoun County, the Cholera epidemic hit the US first arriving at a port in Quebec, Canada and ultimately finding its way down to New York City and across the Great Lakes region to Michigan. In June of that year it arrived in Marshall with devastating results killing almost half of the village in less than a month. The disease spread to other parts of the County and Southwest Michigan, but Marshall seemed to have the worst impact in this region.
In this episode I read several accounts from the time per...
2022-03-2922 minTales of Southwest Michigan's PastThe Story of Ezra Convis: First Speaker of the House in Michigan & The Founder of VeronaThis is the story of Ezra Convis who was also known in his time as General Ezra Convis. He was an early pioneer industrialist to Calhoun County who founded the Village of Verona and also was a co-founder of the Village of Augusta in Kalamazoo County. He at one point was a partial owner in downtown Battle Creek. He became elected to the Legislature when Michigan was vying for Statehood, and was elected as Speaker of the House. He won re-election the year Michigan became a state, and died in a sled accident near Detroit on the way to a we...
2022-03-0815 minTales of Southwest Michigan's PastWolf Encounters in the Pioneer Days of Southwest MichiganIn doing research on stories for larger projects, I occasionally come across stories of wolf encounters in the old newspapers of the 1800's. In Southwest Michigan there were several encounters in the early 1830's as settlers began arriving in Calhoun, St. Joseph, Hillsdale and many other Southern Counties. In researching the Hicks family history at Hicks Cemetery in Pennfield Township I came across a detailed one about the time when William Hicks took his three teanage sons to his new property with the family cow, and telling them to keep a fire going all night and he would see th...
2022-02-2512 min
Anointed Radio NetworkAnointed Radio Show (Interview with Film Maker Michael "Kleos"Chin)IG @iamkleos Award Nominated Anointed Radio Network is a Las Vegas Christian Radio Station that is bringing a platform for all Christians to come and share about their businesses or talents. Anointed Radio Motto is that (It is Time to United ) Tune In every Sunday 7 am - 8 am and every Wednesday 7 pm-8 pm (Pacific Standard Time (PST) Download the Anointed Radio App from the Google Play or Apple App store.www.anointedradionetwork.com/ Social Media: Twitter:@lvanointedradio Instagram:@lvanointedradio Facebook:@ Anointed Radio Business inquires email: Lvanointedradio@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...
2022-02-2158 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastThe Founding of a Mill Town - Battle Creek MichiganThe city of Battle Creek was founded by Sands McCamly and other pioneer industrialists. When McCamly arrived into the wilderness region of present day Battle Creek in Calhoun County in 1831, he saw the potential of the confluence of two rivers at different elevations, envisioning a mill race between them. This started his journey to acquire the land, which through delays and challenges he eventually accomplished 4 years later. The Mill Race was finally constructed in 1835, and it marked the beginning of the city known today as Battle Creek. His establishment of a productive milling community made it possible for the cere...
2022-02-1710 min
Understand SCCharleston faces 'what's next' for downed Calhoun statueIn Charleston and in communities across the country where Confederate and related monuments have been removed, there’s still a big question left to be answered: What should be done with them now?For the last several years, Los Angeles-based curator Hamza Walker has been working on an exhibit that will gather some of those monuments in the same place, displayed and in dialogue with works of contemporary art.Tentatively called “Monuments,” the exhibit will debut in fall 2023 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles.They’re approaching local municipalities, asking to borrow t...
2022-02-0423 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 112 - Hitchock & Suspense with a Camera featuring Jeffrey Michale BaysGeoffrey chats with filmmaker Jeffrey Michael Bays (Suspense with a Camera) about Hitchcok's techniques and how to use suspense to build tension in any genre.You can find more about Jeffrey https://borgusfilm.wixsite.com/jeffreyYou can find Suspense with a Camera here https://amzn.to/3qwL8N3The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast
2022-01-1726 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 112 - Hitchock & Suspense with a Camera featuring Jeffrey Michale BaysGeoffrey chats with filmmaker Jeffrey Michael Bays (Suspense with a Camera) about Hitchcok's techniques and how to use suspense to build tension in any genre.You can find more about Jeffrey https://borgusfilm.wixsite.com/jeffreyYou can find Suspense with a Camera here https://amzn.to/3qwL8N3The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast🎬 Get...
2022-01-1726 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 112 - Hitchock & Suspense with a Camera featuring Jeffrey Michale BaysGeoffrey chats with filmmaker Jeffrey Michael Bays (Suspense with a Camera) about Hitchcok's techniques and how to use suspense to build tension in any genre.You can find more about Jeffrey https://borgusfilm.wixsite.com/jeffreyYou can find Suspense with a Camera here https://amzn.to/3qwL8N3The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast
2022-01-1726 min
Kataholos PodcastHow post-traumatic growth can help youThe theory of post-traumatic growth explains a transformation following personal trauma. Developed by psychologists Richard Tedeschi and Lawrence Calhoun, it holds that people can endure a psychological struggle in difficult times, but experience a positive growth as a consequence.In this final episode of this series, Michael gets personal, telling a story which established one of the fundamental principles of his life recognising his own post-traumatic growth and shares how to cultivate it and how it can help you too.https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/11/growth-trauma
2021-12-1220 minThe Tchune Up ShowsMichael K Amil-Fall tchune up show Sunday 26 Sept 2021 (Guest Michael J Calhoun) www.teerexradioteerex.com Montreal Socan License 1943 hours of spicy soul with specials guests
2021-09-273h 01
Before They Were FamousAdam Calhoun | Before They Were Famous | Biography of Country Rap SuperstarFor those of you who haven’t heard of him yet, Adam Calhoun is an up-and-coming American “hick-hop” star who combines the classical stylings of American Country music with the lyrical gymnastics of a first-class rapper. As someone who’s extremely vocal about his political beliefs, Adam has quickly amassed quite the audience for himself on social media and has recently dropped hints that he has plans to run for the top office in America come 2024. Will the US be swearing in Adam Calhoun as their 47th President, in just three short years? Well, before we get too far ahead of ourse...
2021-09-2008 minThe Diving PodEpisode 16 Michael Wright (Tennessee)This one is great hearing from Michael Wright were we talked about his journey, diversity, and the future of USA Diving!
2021-08-231h 00
What's Da WordDa Candy LadyYo! You are know what it is…WHAT’S DA WORD WEDNESDAY!! Come and vibe with Kiss & D.Jon has they discuss if you could go back to your younger self what would you say? As a kid what did you want to grow up to be? And what’s something that gives you nostalgic memories about your childhood? What’s Da Tea featuring Troy Lanez, Caitlyn Jenner, Michael B. Jordan, Iggy Azalea, K. Michelle, Erykah Badu, Silento & Jesse Woo. All this and more !!!!! YA HEARD ME!!
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