Traversecityist
The Traversecityist is a story-based podcast mixing interviews, history, folklore and cultural observations in and around Traverse City, Michigan.
- Update frequency
- every 60 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 12
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Episode 21: The Exchange Students
Since 1972 the Rotary clubs of Traverse City have sponsored and hosted hundreds of exchange students. Rotary Youth Exchange is a signature Rotary program for students ages 15 – 19, worldwide. Elig…
Episode 20: Fashion
Is Traverse City a fashion hub?
Off the beaten path, but no longer off the radar, the ‘creative coast’ is becoming recognized for a particular style and flair, especially in the realm of vinta…
Episode 19: Women’s Resources
In 1975 a group of nine passionate women founded the Women’s Resource Center of Traverse City. The initial purpose was to establish a support network, develop relationships and provide paths to emp…
“GrabowSKI”
In the the summer of 1975, Gerard Grabowski came to Traverse City for the Grand Traverse Nordic Ski Camp. He and several teenage Nordic skiers stayed at the home of Ted and Shirley Okerstrom and roll…
EP 17: American Documents
Letting your voice be heard means many things.
It can be speaking up in a meeting.
Being the first to speak
Defending your rights.
Being confident in your value and what you have to of…
Episode 16: Michigan History
What do you remember learning in United States or Michigan History classes? Matthew Fletcher explains the timeline of events that occurred after the signing of the Declaration of Independence up to …
Episode 15: The Artists III, Agnes Su
This is the third in a series, entitled, “The Artists.” Agnes Su is a 14 year old singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and folklorist based in northern Michigan. The Traversecityist sat down wit…
The Artists: Part II.
This is a the second in a series entitled, “The Artists.”
The V Gallery in Omena, celebrated their grand opening on Friday, May 24 with a curated exhibit featuring over 20 artists.
How does t…
Episode 13: Nibi
In the Anishinaabe way of life, the women are called to work for the health of the water. Members of the Anishinaabe community spoke with the Traversecityist about their sacred relationship wit…
Episode 12: The Artists, Part I.
This is the first in a series entitled “The Artists,” a sort of cultural survey profiling emerging and established regional artists from diverse backgrounds and identi…
Episode 11: Winter
In Traverse City, there are many individuals who have harnessed their passions and resources, resulting in strong communities, big and small. Those communities help us power through the winter.
Episode 10: The Handstanders
Meet The Handstanders; Jamey Barnard, Yali Rivlin, Casey Chinnock, Trevor Hobbs, and John Storms Rohm. Together these five northern Manistee County residents have created a new regional sound that t…