Where They Stood

April 2, 1977, the day before Palm Sunday, was not supposed to include a major weather event. However, a supercell that touched down in Kalamazoo and wrecked havoc all the way to Bath, MI, changed that for many people. Hear the stories from survivors and of the victims on the 47th anniversary of this horrific day, the "last" F4 tornado to hit Michigan.Support the Show.Music: Saint

In this episode I dig deeper into the roots of the Hastings, Bennett and Gladding families. Also discussed are tips (and warnings) for your own research. Support the Show.Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

She's baaaack! Join us as I read more of the stories we discussed in episode 8! WARNING: The dates I give are a mess and so is the audio but that tracks!Sources: Newspapers.com, Ancestry.comSupport the Show.Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

In this episode we take a closer look at the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. Topics discussed: the interior of the ship, different ways to describe the shape of the Upper Peninsula, and if Lake Superior does give up her dead.Please do not use this photo without seeking permission from Where They Stood podcast.Transmission between Captain Cooper and the United States Coast Guard on November 1

Let's play a little game, Dear Listeners. I tell you about some native, famous men from Michigan and you try to guess who they are! Intriguing stories, trivia, and perhaps too many Star Wars references. Oof. Also, no looking at the sources until after you listen!!! Support the Show.Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

A story about a man, stuck in the Colorado Mountains, with only one hope, using SOS to signal for help. But this story, while fascinating, is not what it seems. Learn more about the secret that just wouldn't keep and how familial DNA broke an unsolved case wide open.https://permies.com/t/136145/Wearing-wool-summer#:~:text=The%20obvious%20question%20was%3A%20'Wasn,summer%20and%20war

Here are a few stories to get you in the Halloween mood!Music by ALEKSEY CHISTILIN, "Alice In Dark Wonderland" via Pixabay.comSupport the Show.Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks

Okay, I wasn't really haunted...or was I? This is the story of Sleep Demons and Sleep Paralysis with some creepy Beaver Island tales thrown in the mix. Happy Halloween!Song and Sound effects: courtesy of Pixaby.comEpisode Art: the picture of JFK that I personally took on my trip to Beaver Island in 1997 (picture is taken from the video I made that day)Sources: https://www.healthlin

Sarah Lonsberry disappeared on January 1, 1905, one cold, Michigan January. No one saw her leave and her concerned husband contacted the police. After years without a lead in the case, a serious of strange events caused the search to reopen and this time, with results. This is the story of the Dimondale Lonsberrys and one sheriff who wouldn't let this cold case go.WikipediaDetroit

What do Frankenstein's monster and Charlotte, MI have in common? More than you might realize. This week's story tells of purposeful poisoning, the life of Billy Pratt, and answers the question: did Boris Karloff ever visit Charlotte?Special thanks to: Julie Wheaton Myers and CGB for their monthly support of the podcast.Image: By Universal Studios, NBCUniversal - Dr. Macro, Public D