The DepotCast

Mike and Actual Expert Curtis discuss what an Interurban railroad was, how it was different from a standard railroad, and why they were a phenomenon for only 40 years!

Mike and Mary break down how one would eat on their rail journey from 1830 to 2020!

Mike introduces our new co-host! We then discuss what their life is like in the wonderful city of Sault Ste. Marie, on the campus of Lake Superior State University. Can you guess who it is?

Mike and Curtis discuss the history, mission, and activities of Operation Lifesaver, a nonprofit that specializes in educating people on rail safety. Stay alert! Stay alive!

Mike and Mary lament the loss of their co-host and discuss Hobos and life on the rails. They also provide two recipes for Hobo Stew!

In our Season 1 finale, Mike, Mackenzie, and Mary discuss Christmas at the Depot, make strong points about Santa Claus and Ohio State Football (Mike), and finally say goodbye to Mackenzie as she heads off to college.

Mike and Mackenzie have it super easy this week as Mary takes the helm and interviews Elizabeth Wehman, author of the brand-new "The Year the Stars Fell."

Mike, Mackenzie, and Mary discover a train robbery from 1893! In the Upper Peninsula!

Mike and Mackenzie, not content to figure out how to go over the water by train, have decided to go under it as well! Mike almost cusses twice, but gets a handle on it before disaster!

Mike, Mackenzie, and returning guest Jerry Becker break down Carferries and why and how you would move a train across the Great Lakes!