Chat It U.P. Podcast
A bi-weekly podcast featuring interviews and reviews of all things Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Let's chat it U.P.
Episodes
60 episodes
Season 2 Finale - Chatting with Joe Reddinger
This episode I wrap up season 2 by chatting with my dad Joe about 37 years of coaching football, 50+ years of basketball officiating, and nearly 70 years of life in the Upper Peninsula.
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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1:16:37
Lunch with Leaders
This episode I chat with a group from Connect Marquette as part of their Lunch with Leaders series. I talk about creating Y is for Yooper: A Yooper ABC Book, this podcast, and much more!https://co...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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59:30
Chatting with BaileyyJanette
This episode I chat with full time Mackinac Island resident Bailey Janette about all things island life, and what it's really like to call Mackinac home.https://www.tiktok.com/@ba...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:10:41
Chatting with Steve Short
This episode I chat with Dr. Steve Short about his journey from Kingsford to becoming the VP of Sports Medicine for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA.
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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45:52
Chatting with Mel Charbonneau
This episode I chat with the co-founder of Fellow Flowers, Mel Charbonneau. She takes me through her journey of creating a movement over 30,000 females strong, spinning out of your rut, and much more!
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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57:18
Chatting with Benjamin Mitchell
This episode I chat with the owner of Dead Miners, Mr. Benjamin Mitchell. We discuss life in the Keweenaw, how he makes his beautiful handmade goods, and much more!https://getrichordiemining.com...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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40:24
Chatting with Meg Loeks
This episode I chat with photographer Meg Loeks. We discuss her journey to the U.P., the world of photography, and how she's amassed over 286,000 followers on Instagram.http://www.megloeks.com/...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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42:38
Chatting with M. Bartley Seigel
This episode I chat with U.P. Poet Laureate finalist M. Bartley Seigel about his journey to the U.P., the poet laureate competition, and much more!https://www.facebook.com/UPpoetlaureat...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:00:36
2020 Year-End Q & A
HAPPY NEW YEAR! This episode I wrap up 2020 by answering listener questions, with my wife Patricia as a special cohost.
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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46:50
Chatting with John Garrett
This episode I chat with my friend of nearly 30 years Mr. John Garrett. We discuss his epic journey from the Upper Peninsula to building his own brewery in South Korea, Nomadic Brewing Company.
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:17:13
Chatting with Nancy Cheney
This episode I chat with Nancy Cheney from Contrast Coffee. We brew up a conversation about this small business, the community in the Upper Peninsula, and much more!https://contrastcoffee.com/
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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48:21
Deer Season Stories 2020
It's that magical time of year, so it's time for some hunting stories!Vote for Orion Hunting Products as the coolest thing made in Michigan:https://coolestthing.mimfg.org/
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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28:04
Chatting with Beau Anderson
This episode I chat with the president of Orion Hunting Products, Mr. Beau Anderson. We talk about hunting, turning an idea into a U.P.-based business, and he shares one of the funniest buck stories I've ever heard.
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:02:14
Chatting with Brian Cabell
This episode I chat with the man behind the popular news blog Word on the Street, Mr. Brian Cabell.https://wotsmqt.com/
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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51:21
Chatting with T. Marie Bertineau
This episode I chat with local author T. Marie Bertineau about her new memoir The Mason House, and bunch of other great stuff!https://lanternfishpress.com/shop/the-mason-house<...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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35:43
Chatting with Emily Geiger
This episode I chat with Emily Geiger about the science of beer and her awesome company Craft Cultures located in the Keweenaw.https://www.craftcultures.com/
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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27:44
Chatting with Mandy Swanson & Michelle Walters
This episode I chat with sisters Mandy Swanson & Michelle Walters about their women's clothing line Lumi Apparel.https://lumiupnorth.com/
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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35:53
Chatting with RJ Parrish
This episode I chat with filmmaker RJ Parrish about pursuing your passions, working with Lucid Coast & Campfire CoWorks, and much more!https://rjparrishfilms.myportfolio.com/...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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56:05
Chatting with Victoria Leonhardt
This episode I chat with Victoria Leonhardt about working in the non-profit world, being involved in the community, and much more!https://www.glcyd.org/
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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41:24
Chatting with Jacob Rosenberg
This episode I chat with graphic designer and Dickinson County native Jacob Rosenberg. We discuss working on logos for a Nascar, doing gig posters for bands like Greta Van Fleet, and lots of other cool stuff!
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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59:02
Chatting with Colleen & Suma Msuya
This episode I chat with Felch native Colleen Msuya and her husband Suma who is from Tanzania. We discuss climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, moving to the U.P. from East Africa, and lots of other great stuff!
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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50:15
Chatting with Fr. Brad Sjoquist
I chat with Fr. Brad Sjoquist about meeting Pope Francis, being a young priest in the Upper Peninsula, and much more!
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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59:30
Chatting with Beth Millner
This episode I chat with the owner of Beth Millner Jewelry about how she's kept her small business running during the pandemic by helping our communities and front line workers. Plus much more!http...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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56:37
Chatting with Dr. Kipp Pietrantonio
This episode I chat with psychiatrist Dr. Kipp Pietrantonio. I discuss with the Iron Mountain native his recent presentation at Yale Medical School about stress management during COVID19. We also discuss mental health during the quarantine, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:28:20