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COTC - 27 Nov 2025
In this episode of "Cup of Traverse City" titled "Subscribe and Follow: Getting the Most from Cup of Traverse City," host Mike Dell begins by greeting Northern Michigan and noting the date, November 27, 2025, which follows Thanksgiving. He describes the episode as a quick test aimed at listener education.Mike encourages listeners to access the podcast through better options than just the website, which he identifies as cupoftraversecity.com, forwarding to podcast.show/cotc. He points out a prominent section where listeners can follow the podcast on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Android apps.He explains that for those signing up, there’s an option to receive episodes via email, which is not a standard email list but a subscription method to alert them when a new episode is released. This allows listeners to easily access episodes while enjoying their morning coffee.Mike discusses the timing of the episode releases, intending to publish them around 8 AM Eastern Time (Traverse City time), and he acknowledges that the timing might be inconsistent. He introduces a feature called "pod ping," which allows quicker updates on certain podcast apps. He mentions specific apps that update nearly instantly if they’re compatible with pod ping, including Podcast Guru for Android and Podverse or Castomatic for iOS. He also notes that while Apple Podcasts generally do not update instantly, there are exceptions.He emphasizes the importance of subscribing or following the podcast on their preferred app, again clarifying there’s no cost involved. Mike concludes by appreciating the listeners, mentioning that future episodes will be more structured, covering weather updates and local news, and he intends to keep episodes around five minutes, although he has exceeded that in this episode. He wraps up by inviting listeners to tune in for the first official episode on December 1, 2025.
COTC - 26 Nov 2025
In the podcast episode titled "Traverse City: Weather and Worrisome Crimes," host Mike Dell introduces the episode by greeting the listeners and explaining that this is a test run of the show format, with real episodes starting on December 1st. He shares that the temperature in Traverse City is 38 degrees and mentions a lake effect snow advisory and winter storm warning, advising listeners to be careful if they are driving during this weather, especially with Thanksgiving approaching.Mike then addresses recent crime incidents in Traverse City, highlighting concerns about safety in the growing city. He recounts two significant cases: a couple of kids involved in breaking into cars and shooting at police, which resulted in a fatality, and a kidnapping attempt at a Meyer gas station involving a 51-year-old man from Traverse City, who is facing felony charges. He expresses his thoughts on crime in the area, noting that while there are troubling incidents, he still feels safe in his part of town. He concludes by mentioning the overall demographics of Traverse City—16,000 residents in the city and over 100,000 in the county—and reflects on the balance of safety and the occasional crime. Mike shares some current weather observations, including unsuitable flying conditions, and reiterates the test nature of the episode. He encourages listeners to provide feedback and hopes to keep future episodes concise, aimed to be under five minutes. He signs off by signaling a continuation of the daily segments.
Cup of Traverse City - Trailer
Yes, I'm starting another podcast! :) Grab your cup of Coffee and start your weekday with a quick, fresh take on life Up North.Cup of Traverse City is a five-minute morning update from Mike Dell, host of Mike Dell’s World. Each weekday, Mike shares what’s happening around Traverse City and Northern Michigan—from local events and weather quirks to small-town stories, aviation snippets, and whatever else is brewing that day.- Episode Title: "Launching Cup of Traverse City"- Host: Mike Dell- Introduces new daily podcast: "Cup of Traverse City"- Main show: "Mike Dell's World"- Inspired by November NaPodPoMo to create a daily format- Podcast schedule: Five-minute episodes every weekday morning around 8 AM- Content focus: Local and some national topics of interest- Episodes will not be live; available in feeds each weekday morning- No episodes on weekends- Trailer will be slightly shorter than regular episodes- Start date: December 1, 2025
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