Life In Michigan Podcast

Michigan is more than a place—it’s a way of life. Through candid conversations with the people who call it home, we uncover the passion, creativity, and resilience that make the Great Lakes State special. Subscribe and join us for inspiring stories from across Michigan! lifeinmichigan.substack.com

Life In Michigan Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 43 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Life In Michigan Podcast, a society show with 43 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Creating a "Sense of Place" with The Neighborhood Theatre Group

  May 29, 20261h 1mS2

  <p>This week on Life In Michigan, Chuck and Brenda Marshall sit down with Kristen Danko (Artistic & Executive Director) and Greg Pizzino (Technical Director) from The Neighborhood Theatre Group (NTG). For over a decade, this scrappy, award-winning ensemble has been doing something incredibly rare: producing 100% original theater, written by locals, for locals.</p><p>In this fun and conversational episode, Kristen shares her journey from the Chicago theater scene to finding an unexpected artistic home in Ypsilanti. Greg pulls back the curtain on the logistical magic required to run a theater company out of The Back Office Studio—a local co...

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  Episode #7

  Roo Morgan's "Pop-Up" Yoga Business

  May 15, 202657 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Life in Michigan podcast, Chuck and Brenda sit down with Kathryn “Roo” Morgan, a yoga therapist and the founder of Eclipse Yoga. Based outside Chelsea, Michigan, Roo left the corporate world to create a judgment-free “pop-up” yoga experience focused on quality of life and functional movement.</p><p>Episode Highlights</p><p>* The Origin of “Roo”: Learn how a college job in Australia and a feisty attitude in the banquet industry led to her unique nickname.</p><p>* Yoga for Everyone: Roo discusses her “No Judgment” policy, welcoming everyone from carnivores to skeptics, and why she avoids u...

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  Episode #6

  From Illustrator to Novelist: Ypsilanti’s Darren Cools on his Debut "Light in the Canyon"

  May 1, 202652 minS2

  <p>In this episode, Chuck and Brenda sit down with Darren Cools, a Ypsilanti-based illustrator, graphic designer, and author. Originally from Washington state, Darren moved to Michigan in 2020 and has since become a vibrant part of the local creative community.</p><p>We learned more about his debut young adult science fiction novel, Light in the Canyon, which explores themes of grief, wonder, and the “space between life and death”. Darren also shares a sneak peek into his ambitious new “solarpunk” series set in a futuristic Ypsilanti (reimagined as Woodruff’s Grove), where rebels on bicycles navigate a world built on radical...

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  Episode #5

  Hard Edges, Soft Landings: Suicide Prevention and Postvention with Six Feet Over

  Apr 17, 202656 minS2

  <p>In this episode, Chuck and Brenda sit down with Kate Hardy (Founder/Executive Director) and Laura Lukofsky (Administrative Coordinator) of Six Feet Over. After a chance meeting at the Great Beer State Conference, we learn how this Michigan-based nonprofit is changing suicide prevention and postvention by meeting people where they are—whether that’s a punk rock show, a local brewery, or a tattoo shop.</p><p>Content warning: This episode contains honest, direct discussions about suicide, loss, and mental health.</p><p>In This Episode, We Discuss:</p><p>* The “Suck It! Suicide” (SIS) Vibe: Why Kate moved away fro...

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  Episode #4

  Connecting People and Birds with Kathleen Mennillo from the Michigan Audubon

  Apr 3, 202644 minS2

  <p>In this episode, Chuck and Brenda sit down with Kathleen Mennillo, MBA, the CEO of Michigan Audubon. Kathleen shares her path from a nature-loving childhood in Northville to leading the state’s oldest conservation organization.</p><p>She shares why birds are the “litmus test” for Michigan’s environmental health, the launch of the Bird City Michigan initiative, and how a business-minded approach is helping conservation thrive in the 21st century. Whether you happen to be a seasoned birder with a “life list” or a backyard observer, this episode has tips on how to protect our feathered neighbors.</p><p>In This Ep...

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