Mike Dell's World Podcast
1) Legacy Aviation Learning Center in Traverse City – Interview with the founder, Dan Jonkhoff
In this episode of “Mike Dell’s World,” host Mike Dell interviews Dan Jonkhoff, the founder and chairman of Legacy Aviation Learning Center in Traverse City. The episode discusses th...Show More
2) We did it! (Ok, I did it!) – Introducing Cup Of Traverse City
Episode 30 of NaPodPoMo2025 is in the books, and it’s got me thinking — I’m not quite ready to stop doing daily episodes. But instead of continuing that here on Mike Dell’s World, I’m spinning up some...Show More
3) Why Podcasting is Special
In this episode, I spend some time reflecting on what makes podcasting such a unique and enduring medium. After more than twenty years behind the microphone, I’m still struck by how something so simpl...Show More
4) Traverse City State Hospital
In this episode, Mike dives into the deep and fascinating history of one of Traverse City’s most iconic landmarks: the Traverse City State Hospital, also known historically as the Northern Michigan As...Show More
5) Traverse City is still a small town, or is it?
In this Thanksgiving Day episode, Mike reflects on the holiday, family, and the evolving character of Traverse City. It’s a bittersweet year—his family’s first Thanksgiving without his dad—but also a ...Show More
6) Iceland in the 90’s
In this episode, Mike takes a break from Northern Michigan stories and heads far north—way far north—to share memories from his year living in Keflavik, Iceland in the early 1990s while serving in the...Show More
7) Blizzard of 78 – Though the eyes of a 12 year old
In this episode, Mike rewinds the clock to January 1978 and relives one of the most legendary winter storms in Michigan history — not as an adult, but as the 12-year-old kid he was at the time. Join M...Show More
8) Other Airports Up North
In this episode of "Mike Dell's World," Mike Dell explores various airports located north of Traverse City, Michigan. He begins the show by introducing himself and referencing the previous episode abo...Show More
9) Aviation Schools in Traverse City
In this episode of "Mike Dell's World," host Mike Dell introduces the topic of aviation schools in Traverse City, specifically focusing on the Cherry Capital Airport and the various training facilitie...Show More
10) A Laid-Back Saturday Update
In this episode of "Mike Dell's World," host Mike Dell provides a laid-back update on his day and upcoming plans. He begins by acknowledging the date, November 22, 2025, and mentions participating in ...Show More