Stateside Podcast
1) Where does "Ope" come from?
If you live in Michigan, you’ve probably heard someone say the word “ope” more than once. Linguists suggest that the term dates back to the very first European immigrants in the Midw...Show More
2) Your Stories: Gen X dipped everything in ranch
In the last episode of On Hand we theorized that ranch first collided with pizza in Michigan, and maybe even at a high school in Ann Arbor in 1992. Why not? Well one listener, Junebug Harris, says we ...Show More
3) Did ranch + pizza start in Michigan?
There are a couple things we know for sure: 1) Michigan is the chain pizza capital of the world. 2) Michiganders love ranch dressing and all creamy dips.So, then, isn't it logical that the pizza...Show More
4) Your Stories: The White Squirrel of Wyoming
It turns out that black is not the only unique color you’ll find on Michigan squirrels. We talked to John and Teri Flory about the furry neighbor they called “White Squirrel.” Plus, ...Show More
5) Why is Michigan a black squirrel hotspot?
Squirrels aren’t a particularly exotic animal. The fluffy rodents are native to 49 out of 50 states. But there’s something that makes Michigan’s squirrels a little different–an...Show More
6) Your Stories: What rhymes with "Kalamazoo"?
One of the reasons the word "Kalamazoo" shows up in so many lyrics is because it's just a fun word to say. Rapper Jamall Bufford writes a freestyle around "Kalamazoo" and talks about creative writing ...Show More
7) Why is "Kalamazoo" in so many songs?
There are dozens of songs that are titled "Kalamazoo" and more still that mention the southwest Michigan city. It's been that way since the early days of music recording, and "Kalamazoo" continues to ...Show More
8) Your Stories: the Michigan-Ohio State Rivalry
The high-intensity beef between Michigan and Ohio State is well-known as the biggest rivalry in college football. We found a story to remind us that even at the height of the conflict, the two teams' ...Show More
9) Why are Michigan and Ohio State football rivals?
The feud between coaches Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler shaped the way many modern fans think about The Game. But The Rivalry has been fueled by events by much earlier elements, dating back to the fo...Show More
10) Your Stories: A Glen Arbor Ghost
In response to our episode on the Michigan Dogman, listener Linda Alice Dewey of Leelanau County wrote to us about her supernatural encounter that originated from a secluded, cemetery in Glen Arbor. T...Show More