On Hand
Every Friday
Ever wondered why we call ourselves “Michiganders”? Or why we say “pop” instead of “soda”? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That’s why we’re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
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From the 1700s to today, the way we play euchre has evolved in so many ways. Today, we’re sharing stories from two listeners who have taken that tradition and made the game their own. -
It seems like everyone in Michigan knows how to play euchre — or has at least heard of it — but was the card game actually invented here, and what's the history behind it? -
The story behind the iconic trout label of Bell's Two Hearted Ale -
The story of Michigan's peninsula up north starts with a border dispute down south. On Hand shares the Points North podcast's telling of the story. -
Michigan consistently ranks among the top craft beer states. Why? -
One listener shares memories of going to Angelo's Coney Island through the pages of his journal. -
A lot of cities and towns in Michigan have at least one coney island restaurant. But how did hot dogs sauced with chili sauce, mustard, and onion become one of the state's most iconic dishes? -
The latest episode of On Hand digs into the history of the Republican Party, and its ties to Jackson, Michigan. -
Is Jackson, Michigan, the true birthplace of the Republican party? Author and vice president of the Jackson Historical Society Linda Hass makes a masterful case that yes, Jackson is the birthplace of the Republican Party. -
A listener shares the story of a Blue Heron descending upon her neighbor's backyard koi pond.
