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The Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 8: Chris won’t shut up about potatoes and our best moments as sports fansWelcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss potato puns, chat about the best Michigan-related sporting events they have witnessed in person and do a double dose of “Rock or Crock?”
Chris won’t shut up about potatoes: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GZrDbqwhrlk
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2025-10-3039 minThe Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 7: Detroit Tigers Beat Writer Jason Beck & random bourbon chatterWelcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss the Detroit Tigers with longtime MLB.com writer Jason Beck, chat about bourbon and (briefly) about Muskegon, then play another round of “Rock or Crock?”
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2025-10-231h 04The Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 6: Chris and Eric buy/sell Michigan stocks and discuss fun Michigan-centric jobsWelcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric go guest-free for the second consecutive week. We buy and sell stock in Michigan sports teams and trends, discuss whether we would love or hate some Michigan-centric jobs and take part in Rock or Crock, a trend that is sweeping the nation (or at least the dozens of people who are listening).
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North River Vodka: northrivervodka.com
2025-10-0948 minThe Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 5: Chris and Eric celebrate with the Fifth Episode ExtravaganzaWelcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric celebrate our long and storied podcasting history with the Fifth Episode Extravaganza, discuss our favorite guests and relive moments from the past before moving forward with a pair of games: “Fest or Jest?” and “Rock or Crock?”
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North River Vodka: northrivervodka.com
2025-10-0236 minThe Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 4: Detroit Broadcaster Matt Dery, Poutine and a Maple Cider SourWelcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss Detroit sports and broadcasting with longtime Locked on Lions podcast host Matt Dery, ponder eating some poutine in Grand Rapids and getting a drink at Firekeepers, then play another round of “Rock or Crock?”
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North River Vodka: northrivervodka.com
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Matt Dery on X: x.com/DerySpeaks
2025-09-2555 minThe Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 3: Great Lakes Potato Chip Co. CEO Chris Girrbach and Traverse CityWelcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss potato chips with Great Lakes Potato Chip Co. CEO and founder Chris Girrbach, talk about things to do in Traverse City and take part in another spirited round of “Rock or Crock?”
2025-09-1844 minThe Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 2: Former Detroit Tigers Catcher Alex Avila (part 2) and Orchard Visits/FennvilleWelcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric continue their discussion with former Detroit Tigers catcher and current MLB Network analyst Alex Avila, weigh the pros and cons of visiting an orchard and consider potential punishments for when Eric inevitably fails every "Rock or Crock?" question.
2025-09-1740 min
The Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 1: Former Detroit Tigers Catcher Alex Avila (part 1) and the Mackinac BridgeWelcome to the first-ever Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric speak with former Detroit Tigers catcher and current MLB Network analyst Alex Avila, tell stories about the Mackinac Bridge and square off in the world debut of "Rock or Crock?"
2025-09-1044 min