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Happy Birthday! Mawby Sparkling turns 50 this year! Break out the bubbly! In this episode, Mike Laing, Director of Mawbyness, shares with us the history behind Mawby Sparkling Wine, how to pick out a good bubbly for your next event, and what some of his personal favorites are. You won't want to miss this!

Links:

https://mawby.wine

Address: 

4519 Elm Valley Rd.

Suttons Bay, MI 49682

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Blackstar Farms knows a thing or two about experiences. Starting as a simple vineyard, they have grown into a world-class experience that includes a plush hotel, beautiful horses, hiking and all kinds of activities. Sherri Fenton, General Manager shares with us the history of Blackstar Farms, what you can expect when you go, and how they made it to 25 years in this very competitive business!

Links:

https://blackstarfarms.com/

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Cultured Pop is just one of the great stores that Steve and Kathy Twardy own in Sault Ste Marie. This store holds not only great bougie popcorn but also an impressive collection of olive oils and vinegars. In this episode, Kathy and Steve share why they decided to call Sault Ste Marie home, how they got started, and why "Michigan Made" has become their credo.

Address:

341 W Portage Ave,

Sault Ste. Marie, MI

49783

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Cultured Pop Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CulturedPopSoo/

Website: https://saultstemarie.com/places/cultured-pop/

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Every August, thousands of fans of the paranormal converge onto Sault Ste Marie for the annual MI-Paracon. This paranormal convention has become one of the top paranormal conventions in the US. In this episode, we interview the founders, Tim Ellis and Brad Blair. They share with us where the idea came from, how they used relationships to build this convention up, and what they have in store for us this year. This is a can't miss!

Links:

More information and Tickets: http://MIParacon.com/

Books: https://yoopernaturalhaunts.com/

Creaking Door Podcast: http://eagleradio951.com/creaking-door/

Speaking Tour for Tim Ellis: https://www.facebook.com/tim.ellis.9

Speaking Tour for Brad Blair: https://www.facebook.com/brad.blair.73

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Mike starts his journey as a broke college student looking for a job. Starting at a barista and growing from there, the opportunity to be a part of something truly special was too much to resist. Now Biggby Coffee stretches across 13 states with well over 200 locations. This barista turned co-CEO and Co-Founder shares his story along with his newest book "Grow" with us.

Links:

Mike McFall's website: https://michaeljmcfall.com

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It's hard not to think about Sault Ste Marie without thinking about the Soo Locks. In this episode, Captain Scott Labonte, general manager for Famous Soo Lock Boat Tours, takes us behind the scenes of what it takes to run this great company. Also how they delight tens of thousands of passengers every single year.

Links from the Show:

Famous Soo Lock Boat Tours Website: https://famoussoolocks.com

Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/famoussoolocks

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There is so much more to Sault Ste Marie than just big boats. And Ken and Wilda want you to experience it. Birds Eye Outfitters was created to get people outside and enjoy the beautiful nature that permeates every inch of Sault Ste Marie. From hiking to lantern snow-shoeing, from Kayaking to Paddle Boarding, Ken and Wilda created some amazing experiences that will expand your love for all things Sault.

Links:

Birds Eye Outfitters Website: https://www.birdseyeoutfitters.com/

OUTHouse Consortium: https://www.outhouseconsortium.org/

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Sault Ste. Marie is a staple to any Michigander traveling around the state. While the Soo Locks are impressive, there's a lot more to Sault Ste Marie than just the locks. Linda Hoath, Executive Director of the Sault Ste Marie Conventions and Visitor's Bureau (CVB) shares with us not only a bit of history but also what other activities are going on in Sault Ste Marie to make it a true destination.

Links:

Learn more about Sault Ste Marie at https://saultstemarie.com/

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Saginaw, Michigan is undergoing a renaissance. It's full of people working hard to turn this city around. This brought me to Nancy Parker, the Executive Director of the Saginaw Zoo. In this episode, she shares her journey literally starting from scratch to become the person in charge of delighting families and igniting passion in our children's futures.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Igniting a science passion in kids
• The importance of community
• What you can expect when you got the zoo

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Buddy's Pizza is the Home of Detroit Style Pizza. What started as a single, simple home has grown into a thriving chain of restaurants that focuses on maintaining the original feel that made Buddy's Pizza so popular. Wesley Pikula, Chief Brand Officer, shares with us the history of Buddy's Pizza, including how they always managed to take advantage of national press to help push their restaurant to the forefront of Detroit Style Pizza making.

Don't listen to this episode if you are hungry!

Links:

Buddy's Pizza Website (Click Here)

Buddy's on Goldbelly (Click Here)