A look back at what’s happened this week in the world of music, featuring Michigan live venues joining efforts for pandemic, how “stream ripping” is the new “peer-to-peer sharing,” and Bob Dylan’s $300 million pay day.

A heartwarming story for the Christmas season about someone going above and beyond to make someone’s season better.

Michigan Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer joins us to talk about an uptick in fire-related fatalities for the year, along with ways to keep you and your loved ones safe, along with dealing with staffing issues as first responders deal with COVID-19.

A look back at some of the biggest local stories of the week, featuring the Ironman 70.3 race moving to Benzie County, Acme’s Solar Farm, Cherry Capital Airport potentially moving towards self-governing system (and what that means), and the possibility of continuing the “three week pause.”

Director of Dance for Interlochen Center for the Arts, Joseph Morrissey joins us to discuss this year’s virtual production of the classic ballet “The Nutcracker,” featuring 34 dancers across 22 states, streaming December 12.

2020 may have forced the cancellation of many things, but not the magic of Santa.  Al Uryga joins us to discuss “The Dashing Santa,” specializing in socially distanced visits for kids to still get the experience of talking to the big guy before Christmas.  You can order up your own “Santa Session” to have St. Nick stop by your home by visiting their website, TheDashingSanta.com. 

Formally located in Grand Rapids, Mike & Holly Kotz moved their incredible pierogi business to downtown Petoskey after vacationing in Northern Michigan.  This Saturday, they’ll host a pop-up in the Traverse City Meijer parking lot — just place your order by tomorrow, December 3rd, and drive-up to get your delicious pierogi and Polish holiday food.

Executive Director Jennifer Szunko and Development Director Sarah Hunt join us to preview the presenters at tonight’s virtual meetup from TC NewTech!  Featured this evening:  Diane Wang of Refermejob, helping less-experienced job hunters make connections; Holly McPherson of Virtual Office Agent, offering digital support for start-ups and new businesses; Kim Lavine of Heugenis, digital health company offering non-drug treatments to Alzheimer’s patients; Ganna Tymko of Clarapone, a real-time accent clarifying software; Nate VerBerkmoes of the South of the Straits Show, a virtual reality concert in real-time for local acts all the way up to international musicians. 

Community Development Director for the Downtown Traverse City Association, Katy McCain joins us to talk about their new Holiday Auction, going on now through December 11, featuring gift baskets of fantastic items from downtown merchants, all benefiting the Downtown Relief Fund.

A look back at what’s happened this week in the world of music, featuring Snoop Dogg’s new career as a boxing commentator, Spotify’s 70 Million reasons to worry, and Queen breaking a record.