What's with the Pineapple?

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Ep. 9 - Happy Pork of July!

Posted June 23, 202201:00:10

In the first podcast episode of the summer, Justin and Emily match the temperature outside by discussing several hot topics: Pork of July, er, 4th of...

Ep. 8 - Three-Legged Stool of Misery

Posted May 20, 202200:59:05

Mental Health Awareness Month takes center stage in today's episode as Justin and Emily welcome Mickey Bakst, Co-Founder & Executive Director of...

Ep. 7 - The Mother of All Election Cycles

Posted May 6, 202201:15:06

In this Mother’s Day preview edition of the pod, Justin and Emily skip the always-highly-anticipated episode segments and instead jump right into...

Ep. 6 - Detroit Style vs. Everybody

Posted April 14, 202200:48:53

Spending 45 years in Michigan’s hospitality industry produces a lot of insight. Today’s episode takes listeners to where Detroit-Style Pizza was...

Ep. 5 - Return of the Mac

Posted March 17, 202200:38:41

After a longer than usual delay (with few noticing frankly), Justin and Emily are back to discuss MRLA Capitol Day, the emotional return of the statewide...