When you think of classic locations to shoot a movie scene, you might imagine a huge film set in a warehouse in L.A., or a grisled New York City detective in the Big Apple, hot on the case. Maybe you’ve heard of huge productions like The Walking Dead taking over rural Atlanta for weeks at a time, or a Game of Thrones shoot increasing the population of a small European town 10 times over while they’re working.

Well, apart from the monoliths of the film industry in NYC and LA, Cleveland is actually one of the next names on the list.

Special thanks to Mike Wendt from the Cleveland Film Commission. To check out the Cleveland International Film Festival, click here.

When you picture surfing, what images come to mind? For most people, it’s the huge waves, busy beaches and palm trees in places like Hawaii, Tahiti and SoCal. But what if I told you that Cleveland – yes Cleveland, Ohio – is a thrilling surfing destination? On this episode of Legends of the Land, we chat with local surfer phenoms Caleb & Sam Skelton about the surfing community on the shores of Lake Erie.

Built on fires and fed on the nectar of a third-shift-shot-and-a-beer, Cleveland isn’t a city that pretends to be anything but itself. A manufacturing city steeped in spirit and fortitude, Cleveland has transformed itself through decades of perseverance and a special kind of grit. Through it all, though – the ups and downs; the highs and lows – we held it together with one thing: football.

On today's episode we discuss the history and importance of the Browns to Cleveland and its citizens.

Today we're talking about the Land's fascination with holiday brews, none more legendary than Great Lakes Brewing Company's Christmas Ale. Maybe it's our area’s shared cultural heritage with the Northern European originators of the brew, or perhaps it's something about long winter nights and holiday flurries — either way, the tradition of brewing ales and lagers with holiday flavors has found a home in Ohio, where more Christmas Ale is consumed than in any other state in the U.S.

Today, we’re exploring a unique chapter of Cleveland history - the Bridge Wars, which took place in the early 1800s. When the lines in the sand are the banks of the Cuyahoga, making friends with the next town over might be a bridge too far.

Cleveland is known around the world as the birthplace of rock and roll - heck, it's even home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! But what did it do to deserve such a reputation, and why do people make the trek to see the iconic museum? On today's episode, we speak to Dr. Jason Hanley about the origins of Rock 'n Roll, Rock music in the Land, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and its lasting legacy.

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We all know the story of Superman — the single survivor of a faraway planet, blessed with incredible powers and an equally incredible jawline. But do we all know the story of how we got Superman? If you live in Cleveland, the answer is closer than you might think.

It’s no secret that Cleveland gets a bad rap for being a snowy and cloudy destination. But the truth is, the weather in Cleveland, although fickle and – yes – cloudy and snowy at times, can be quite beautiful, sunny and with immaculately perfect temps. So, what’s the deal with this perception? And, what does the “Lake Effect” have to do with anything?

Often when people think about notable cities along the Underground Railroad, places like Boston and New York often come to mind. But few people are aware of the significance of Cleveland’s role within this movement and how the residents of the city helped to move likely thousands of people to safety in Canada. Join us in exploring The Legend of Station Hope.

Perhaps you’ve seen the headlines and read the news stories: on April 8, 2024, a Total Solar Eclipse will occur across portions of North America, including Mexico and the United States. It’s being called “The Great North American Eclipse.” In Cleveland, we’re expecting 10,000+ visitors from around the globe. But what is a total solar eclipse? And why is Cleveland considered “the center of the universe” in 2024? Let’s dive into this Legend of The Land.