MI Best Stories: Munising in the Summertime
In this episode, John Gonzalez sits down with Cori-Ann Cearley president of the Munising CVB about the amazing things you can do this summer.
May 31, 2021•21 min•Ep. 189
MI Best: An MLive Podcast
Called Michigan’s Best, this movement is one that harnesses the power of social media to tell and share our state’s best stories. These stories are for foodies, adventurers and business men and women. They are about innovation that uplifts our communities and the many things that make the Mitten a remarkable place to live and thrive.
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Episodes
MI Best Stories: Mark Tonello Michigan DNR
John and Amy talk to Mark Tonello, Fisheries Management Biologist for the Michigan DNR
May 28, 2021•15 min•Ep. 193
MI Best Inland Lakes: Jordan Byelich
Jordan Byelich Waterways Development Manager for the DNR stops by to talk with John and Amy about Michigan waterways and what to expect this summer on any one of our Michigan's Best Inland Lakes.
May 20, 2021•18 min•Ep. 190
At Home with Eastbrook Homes: Community Creation
When you drive into an Eastbrook community, you'll notice a subtle sense of arrival. This podcast covers the details, creativity, and work that goes into planning a community. Listen as VP of Land Development, Michael McGraw, discusses Eastbrook's specific approach to community development, as well as what new projects he's excited about. Listen to this week's At Home with Eastbrook podcast! Website: https://eastbrookhomes.com/
May 19, 2021•13 min•Ep. 191
MI Best Inland Lakes
This week John and Amy launched our next search, Michigan's Best Inland Lakes and on this episode we get into what has happened in week one.
May 13, 2021•10 min•Ep. 188
MI Best Vacation Spots a Look Back
In this episode, John and Amy look back at the search for Michigan's Best Vacation spots.
May 07, 2021•17 min•Ep. 187
MI Best Stories - One Bigg Island in Space
In this episode, Eric Hultgren talks with Bob and Michelle Fish from Biggby Coffee about One Bigg Island in Space and how they are making profound changes in the world with coffee. Get more info here: https://www.onebiggislandinspace.com/
Apr 30, 2021•22 min•Ep. 186
MI Best Stories: Surfing the Great Lakes
MI Best Stories: In today’s episode, John Gonzalez talks with Ryan Gerard, owner of Third Coast Surf Shop in St. Joe, MI. Ryan talks about the Michigan board sports life (from surfing to skateboarding to snowboarding) and especially the culture and community of board sports fans.
Apr 29, 2021•16 min•Ep. 184
The Arts Marketplace At Studio Park
In this episode Eric Hultgren heads to Grand Rapids, MI to talk with Veverly Austin and Mel Trombley about the Arts Marketplace at Studio Park. The Marketplace at Studio Park exists to create opportunities and remove barriers for women and minority-owned businesses, equipping them to have a presence in Downtown Grand Rapids and scale their business.
Apr 29, 2021•15 min•Ep. 185
MI Best Vacation Spots
In this episode, John and Amy talk with Dave Lorenz from the MEDC + Pure Michigan about some spots he wants to hit up this summer.
Apr 21, 2021•20 min•Ep. 183
At Home with Eastbrook Homes: Kayla Klug from The Minted Grove
Tune in today for a lovely conversation between host, Eric Hultgren, and the multi-talented, Kayla Klug! Owner and CEO of The Minted Grove, a boutique doormat company, Kayla talks about designing an Eastbrook home to encompass her expanding business AND family. Learn about the inspiration behind her company, why she chose to build her dream home with Eastbrook, and how you can get 20% off a customer doormat with code: EASTBROOKHOMES. See Kayla's home here: https://bit.ly/3mOdEX0 Order your Minte...
Apr 21, 2021•12 min•Ep. 182
MI Best Stories - Tupelo Honey
In this episode John Gonzalez talks to Emily from Tupelo Honey about their new Chicken and Waffles.
Apr 15, 2021•12 min•Ep. 181
The Codfather II
"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in." Michael Corleone quips in the second Godfather. For Lee Burmeister a week after Easter he might feel the same about fried fish. In this episode, John Gonzalez catches up with Lee and Abbi Burmeister from the Hard Knocks Food Truck about how this season was for them after the MI Best article dropped.
Apr 08, 2021•19 min•Ep. 180
Let's Talk Sours: Mitch Ermatinger of Speciation
In this episode, John Gonzalez sits down with Mitch Ermatinger of Speciation Artisan Ales to talk origin stories and sour beers.
Apr 05, 2021•25 min•Ep. 179
A Spring Beer Rundown
In this episode Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez rundown some of the best beers of the spring live from Perrin Brewing.
Apr 05, 2021•21 min•Ep. 178
MI Best Stories: Think Dunes
In this episode, John Gonzalez is getting us ready for dune season as the Silver Lake Sand Dunes open on April 1st. To get you excited he sat down with Scott Beal, executive director of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes - Hart Visitors Bureau, and Jody Johnston, park manager at the Silver Lake State Park in Mears to talk about this season.
Apr 01, 2021•19 min•Ep. 175
MI Best Stories: Brewery Nyx
Amy Sherman sits down with Jessica Stricklen and Sebastian Van Bommel from Brewery Nyx in Grand Rapids, which will be Michigan’s first gluten-free (truly!) brewery.
Mar 31, 2021•19 min•Ep. 177
MI Best Fish Fry
In this episode, John and Amy are wrapping up the 2021 MI Best Fish Fry with a conversation about some of their favorite spots and where you can get in a final fish fry before the season ends.
Mar 26, 2021•13 min•Ep. 176
At Home with Eastbrook Homes: Jeff Costello
Welcome back to another episode of At Home with Eastbrook, featuring Sales Agent, Jeff Costello! Jeff and Eric Hultgren discuss the highs and lows of today's market, covering inventory, interest rates, and how to get ahead when house hunting. You won't want to miss the real estate insight in this week's podcast! For more information on today's market and Eastbrook updates, go to our new Transparency Page: https://eastbrookhomes.com/topic/market-transparency
Mar 22, 2021•12 min•Ep. 174
MI Best Stories: COVID a Year Later
In this episode on the anniversary of the first COVID case in Michigan John and Amy talk with the owners of D'Angelo's as that was the next location for Best Burgers they were due to visit.
Mar 12, 2021•23 min•Ep. 170
MI Best Stories: Charlie's Bar and Grille
In this episode, John Gonzalez heads to Charlie's Bar and Grille to talk with Jody about what makes this place so special...and since it is Fish Fry Season, what makes the fish so special.
Mar 08, 2021•10 min•Ep. 169
MI Best Stories: St. Mary Catholic Church in Pinckney Fish Fry
In this episode John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman talk to the crew at the St Mary's Fish Fry about what this year is like.
Mar 02, 2021•14 min•Ep. 168
At Home with Eastbrook Homes: Sarah Titus
Sarah Titus, Eastbrook Homes Marketing Manager, pulls back the curtain on how she structured the website to give customers the information they need to build their home. Eric and Sarah traverse through the ins and outs of the online tools eastbrookhomes.com contains, from our handy Mortgage Calculator to the famed Feature Gallery. You'll also hear market insight from a marketer's perspective, and why you should snap up our Move-In Ready homes quickly if you're interested. Tune in to today's "At ...
Feb 24, 2021•15 min•Ep. 172
MI Best Stories: Celebrating Black History Month at 4 Spots
In this episode Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez head to 4 amazing restaurants to celebrate Black History Month.
Feb 23, 2021•6 min•Ep. 167
The NODE - Niles Outdoor Dining Experience
In this episode, John Gonzalez visits with the businesses that serve the NODE which is the Niles Outdoor Dining Experience.
Feb 17, 2021•17 min•Ep. 166
Black History Month ep 5: Commissioner Senita Lenear
In this episode, as we celebrate Black History Month we are joined by Commissioner Senita Lenear. Commissioner Lenear has more than 20 years of business experience, which includes a variety of leadership positions at the largest healthcare insurance provider in the state of Michigan and co-owning an event planning and business consulting firm. She was appointed to the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education in October 2007. Two years later, she was elected by Grand Rapids citizens to serv...
Feb 15, 2021•19 min•Ep. 165
MI Best Stories: Operation Shantyville
Jimmy Flathau saw a need in Bay City as he’s one of the founders of Operation Shantyville where they organize groups to bring shanties to restaurants in order to boost sales at that spot and lower the cost to the restaurant so they don't need to invest in shanties. The story is awesome and we hope you enjoy.
Feb 11, 2021•15 min•Ep. 164
MI Best Stories: Craft Beer Trends in 2021
In this episode Amy Sherman talks with Annette May, she is a Certified Advanced Cicerone, and the scholarship director of Fermenta, and an instructor at Schoolcraft College. We discuss trends we might see in Michigan craft beer in 2021.
Feb 02, 2021•16 min•Ep. 163
Black History Month ep 3: Tracey Brame
Professor Tracey Brame is the Associate Dean of Experiential and Practice Preparation and the Immediate Past President of the Grand Rapids Bar Association. A true champion of justice and an advocate for education, Dean and Professor Brame is a leader in the classroom, in the community, and in the legal profession. She joins the podcast as we celebrate Black History Month with McDonald's
Feb 01, 2021•23 min•Ep. 156
Black History Month ep 2: Jamiel Robinson
Jamiel is the founder of the Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB) co-founder of the spirits line Motu Viget and an inspiring entrepreneur in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jamiel talks about building brands and what grade he would give his city when it comes to diversity of income and inclusion. Enjoy this episode. See More: https://mcdmlivebhm.com/
Feb 01, 2021•25 min•Ep. 158
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