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Michigistory
Hosted by Cassidy Hough and Big Mitten Media · EN
Welcome to Michigistory, a poorly named but well-produced podcast where we tell the true stories of some of Michigan's most fascinating history. Join host Cassidy Hough every other Friday for new episodes.
For any story ideas, advertisement inquires, questions (or compliments), email cassidy@bigmittenmedia.com
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Moose and Wolves and Isle Royale (oh my!)
Mar 1300:58:44Tap to summarize"It's a bird!" "It's a plane!" "It's a... moose hanging from a helicopter?" Yes actually. This week Cassidy welcomes Michigistory's resident biologist Molly Engelman back to the show to discuss the deeply fascinating (and even more deeply strange) history of some of Michigan's most iconic species. Tune in to learn about Michigan's dwindling moose population, the longest running predator prey study in the world, and that time we kidnapped 59 moose from Canada, strapped them to a helicopter, and flew them into the sunset. Plus, stick around for a discussion of the most important question in modern biology: what is our role as humans?For more Michigan history, including video clips from this episode, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @michigistoryFor story ideas, advertisement inquiries, questions (or compliments) email cassidy@bigmittenmedia.comWould you like to read Molly's biologically philosophical college essay entitled, "To Herbicide, or Not to Herbicide?" If so, be sure to rate this episode 5-stars.Would you definitely not like to read Molly's biologically philosophical college essay entitled, "To Herbicide, or Not to Herbicide?" Then you better rate this episode 5-stars or I'm gonna send it to you.
Transcribe →Charles Lindbergh
Feb 2701:19:16Tap to summarize**CONTENT WARNING** “The biggest news story since the Resurrection.” - H.L. Mencken As outrageous as it sounds, there were two moments in Charles Lindbergh's life where this quote was applicable. This week Cassidy is joined by Logan to discuss two of the biggest stories of the 20th century. Charles Lindbergh is perhaps best known for completing the first ever nonstop flight from New York to Paris, but aviation is not his only legacy. A few years after becoming the most famous man in the world, Lindbergh's infant son was kidnapped. Reporters called it "the crime of the century."**The story of Charles Lindbergh Jr.'s kidnapping is deeply disturbing. Please listen to the second half of this episode with caution.For more Michigan history, including video clips from this episode, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @michigistoryFor story ideas, advertisement inquiries, questions (or compliments) email cassidy@bigmittenmedia.comYou're still reading? Well okay then listen, I was in quite a bit of emotional distress writing this episode, so maybe you could throw me a bone and leave me a 5-star review. Just a thought.
Transcribe →Joe Louis
Feb 1301:20:02Tap to summarizeThe heavyweight world champion from Detroit who beat Hitler and saved America (metaphorically). This week Cassidy drags Logan out of his grave and into the studio to teach him all about one of the most important men of the 20th century. Detroit legend Joe Louis holds the title for the longest-reigning heavyweight world champion in history, but his legacy extends far beyond the boxing ring. The story of Joe Louis is one of unwavering resilience in the white face of adversity. It's the story of a man who walked a razor thin line so those after him could run. And it also happens to be the story of "the most important fight in the history of the world," and "the happiest moment in America." For more Michigan history, including video clips from this episode, follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok @michigistoryFor story ideas, advertisement inquiries, questions (or compliments), email cassidy@bigmittenmedia.comIf you're team Joe Louis, show your support by leaving the show a 5-star review. And if you're team Schmeling... then you have exactly 2 minutes and 4 seconds to get out of here and never come back...
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