What's the Deal, Grosse Ile?

By Ben Fogt

Grosse Ile's history goes back well before, but we celebrate the founding as July 6, 1776. It sits in a place that is a crossroads of history, a superhighway of commerce, a convergence of nature, a ce... more

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The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? episodes:

December 02, 2021S2E10 - The Jeep Club of Grosse Ile's Santa Cruise
Season 2 Episode 10
Episode Notes
Jeff Przybylo talks about the Jeep Club and their Santa Cruise that is happening on December 11th.
Transcript
Links
Island Jeep Club of Grosse Ile Facebook Group
Grosse ile Now Facebook Group
Santa Cruise Passing the Albright Family Light Show
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Music: Martin Klem / Santa on holiday / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/WMqduyNslY/
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November 18, 2021S2E9 - Wyandot of Anderdon and Six Points Village
Episode Notes
Grand Chief Ted Roll talks about the Wyandot of Anderdon's plans to create the Six points Village Project in Gibraltar and the importance of preserving Wyandot history and recognizing that they are still here.
Transcript
Links
Wyandot of Anderdon Nation
River Raisin National Battlefield
Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma
Wyandotte Nation of Kansas
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Michigan’s Tribal Governments
Iron Belle Trail
University of Michigan Project Plans
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Music: Headlund / Thanks for the Time / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/31ek2LInQK/
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44min
November 11, 2021S2E8 - Ladies' Night Out
Episode Notes
Marie Pucak, owner of Grosse Ile Pet and Garden Center and a member of Grosse ile's Downtown Development Authority talks about Ladies' Night Out, the DDA, and what's in store in her store this holiday season.
Transcript
Links
Ladies’ Night Out
Grosse Ile Downtown Development Authority
DDA Facebook
Grosse Ile Recreation
Grosse Ile Pet & Garden Center
Christmas Jammie Drive
Episode 6 about GI Pet & Garden Center
Episode 10 about Christmas Jammie Drive
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Music: Headlund / Thanks for the Time / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/31ek2LInQK/
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November 04, 2021S2E7 - US Fish & Wildlife Service Detroit River Fish Lab
Episode Notes
Ben talks with the team that caught a 100 year old, 6 foot 11 inch Lake Sturgeon in the waters off of Grosse Ile in April. They share the impact of the work they do, keeping an eye on the native fish species of the Great Lakes. It's a whopper!
Transcript
Links
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Alpena Office
Detroit River Fish Laboratory
Free Press article about the sturgeon
Detroit River Coalition
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Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/
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October 21, 2021October Bonus Episode
Episode Notes
Transcript
Links
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Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/
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4min
October 14, 2021S2E6 - Grosse Ile Crew
Season 2 Episode 6: Grosse Ile Crew with coach Scott Sitek
Episode Notes
The head coach of the Grosse Ile High School Rowing team fills us in on the youth rowing programs with the high school and Wyandotte Boat Club. And, yes, adults can row, too. Make sure to support the can drive on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 9 to 5 at Kroger.
Transcript
Links
Grosse Ile Crew (Web)
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Wyandotte Boat Club (Web)
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Can & Bottle Drive: October 16, 2021 starting at 9am at the GI Kroger
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Music: Traditional / Scandinavian Folk 27 / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/8uM7T4MAi4/
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21min
October 07, 2021S2E5 - Grosse Ile Airport and Naval Air Station Grosse Ile
Season 2 Episode 5: Grosse Ile Municipal Airport and Naval Air Station Grosse Ile
with John Raithel
Episode Notes
John shares some of the fascinating history of Grosse Ile's distinctive airport and discusses the possible future of the facility.
Transcript
Links
Grosse Ile Municipal Airport
NASGI Virtual Museum (NASGI.net)
On the Wings of a Dream (A video from the late 90s about the plans for Township Hall and the airport)
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Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/
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September 30, 2021S2E4 - Paint the Town Red, Halloween, & other October events
Episode Notes
Chad Novak fills us in on all of the big things happening with the Grosse Ile Recreation Department in October. It's a lot.
Transcript
Links
Grosse Ile Recreation Department
Facebook
Paint the Town Red
Schedule
VFW Car Show
Register for Kiwanis Scavenger Hunt (October 9th)
The Real Witchwives of Grosse Ile
Haunted Hangar Tickets
Fall Festival
Kids’ Dance and Costume Party (Grades 3-5)
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Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/
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September 23, 2021S2E3 - Grosse Ile's Zeppelin, the ZMC-2
Episode Notes
Ben talks with author Barry Levine about aviation history that is unique to Grosse Ile. Don't let his song references go over like a lead balloon.
Transcript
Links
Michigan Aviation: People and Places that Changed History (Book)
Yankee Air Museum (Book)
Yankee Air Museum
Grosse Ile Historical Society
Barry’s Talk is October 3rd at 2pm at the Azalea House at Westcroft Gardens (21803 West River Road). Look to the Historical Society for details.
Video of the ZMC-2 Launching from Grosse Ile.
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Music: Marc Torch / The Last Cosmonaut / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/aFzNYuujKF/
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23min
September 16, 2021S2E2 - McLouth Waterfront Alliance
Episode Notes
Ryan Stewart, Director of the McLouth Waterfront Alliance, shares the history of the McLouth Steel Mill property and shares the Alliance's vision of redevelopment that benefits all of Downriver.
Transcript
Links
McLouth Waterfront Alliance
MWA on Facebook
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Tip Jar (For One-Time or Recurring Contributions)
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(734) 250-9554
Music: J.F. Gloss / Rhythm of the River / Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/VYqJoVOxgL/
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44min

FAQs about What's the Deal, Grosse Ile?:

How many episodes does What's the Deal, Grosse Ile? have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.