After Breakfast Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The 2022 Election is just five weeks away (on the day we recorded this, 10/4) and the Center for Change, Northern Michigan Advocacy has a mission of getting more people involved in the election process. I talked to Joanne Galloway from the Center for Change about their upcoming "Anatomy of a Election Roadshow" coming to Petoskey this Friday.
You may have heard the story of the bride and the lost wedding dress. We caught up with newlywed Fay to hear it directly as how it happened. And hopefully, one of our listeners will find this dress for her.
I had the pleasure of chatting with The Voice finalist and Lite 96.3 favorite Joshua Davis the Monday before his Interlochen performance on August 2oth. Parts of this were on the air during the Lite Breakfast Show, but I enjoyed the conversation a lot and thought you might as well, so here is the entire interview. Thanks, Joshua.
Here's a recap of the Lite 96.3 Breakfast Show from Friday, July 1st featuring Shawn Colvin. Shawn is one of the many great artists appearing at Blissfest 2022 in Petoskey - more info at blissfest.org.
Another special "In Good Health" podcast with McLaren Northern Michigan's CEO Todd Burch. Monday, Todd announced the creation of the new Justin A. Borra Behavioral Health Center in Cheboygan and tells us all the details.
In this special edition of In Good Health, we talk Breast Cancer Awareness with a 4 year survivor, and specialists from McLaren Northern Michigan. Remember, the McLaren Foundation is there to help you through your journey. Reach out to them at foundation@northernhealth.org or online at Foundation Website Click Here
It's another "In Good Health" special episode of the After Breakfast podcast, sponsored by McLaren Northern Michigan. This week, we chat with Dr. Justin Thomas who heads the Neurosciences Clinic at the hospital.
It’s a special edition of the After Breakfast podcast “In Good Health” sponsored by McLaren Northern Michigan. Today, we talk to Dr. Matt Rohloff of McLaren Northern Michigan - Nephrology & Urology Services about advances in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
Foreigner came to Northern Michigan this summer to play at Interlochen. We had the pleasure of chatting with Kelly Hansen - lead singer of the band since 2005 - a few weeks ago. You heard a little bit of it on the Breakfast Show but here is the entire interview.
It's a special edition of the After Breakfast podcast "In Good Health" sponsored by McLaren Northern Michigan. Today, we talk to Shari Shult, Vice President of Operations at McLaren Northern Michigan about the new Offield Family Pavillion, opening this Friday. Join in the festivities - McLaren.org/NorthernRSVP or watch the event on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mclarennorthernmichigan
This is a special episode of After Breakfast, sponsored by McLaren Northern Michigan. Hear the story of the new Robotic Surgery available at McLaren from Dr. Angus Goetz.
The story of Jennifer Dowker and the message in the bottle found at the bottom of the Cheboygan River. From the Friday morning edition of the Lite Breakfast Show.
A discussion about music group names and why there was always a secret phone number in every radio station studio "back in the day." And remember, it's "Eagles" not "The Eagles".
Cherry Festival Tuesday today included our fun times at the National Cherry Fest and an update (and unedited) interview with director Kay Paye.
Thinking about NOT getting the vaccination? COVID is no fun and the quicker we all have some protection the quicker we can get back to normal... whatever normal is. Tim Nixon is our guest on the podcast today and he tells the story of his COVID experience. Get the vaccine, please!
Joel Jacob is the CEO of The Bottle Crew - they make packaging for local companies like Kilwin's and American Spoon Foods and are opening up new offices etc. in our area soon. And they want to help us make Northern Michigan a "kinder" place. Joel talks about his company that dates back over 250 years, how he decided to make the company part of our community and making it a better place.
We regularly update things going on in the community with interview with the movers and shakers around here. Today, a chat with Nikki Devitt from the Petoskey Chamber including the upcoming joint "Business After Hours" with the Harbor Chamber.
Groundhog Day 2021 is in the books, and everywhere it will be 6 more weeks of winter, except for some places in Ohio.
Today we chat about (and playback) some fun (and strange) calls we've gotten from listeners.
We've decided to repost this interview today.. This past Friday, we talked to Dr. David Best from Traverse City about the COVID vaccine (he got one, so did my mother - Spoiler Alert - It's safe and effective.)
Which President did Mark get to shake hands with? (Yeah, I know it's in the picture.) Plus other brushes with Celebrities on the After Breakfast Podcast.
It's Season Two of the After Breakfast Podcast! What exciting things do we have coming this year, fellas?
It's another podcast full of the funny Christmas songs we've been playing on the Lite Breakfast Show.
By popular request, here all of our great parody songs in one podcast!!! Download now before we get the cease and desist. UPDATE - Somehow this got lost on Apple Podcasts, should show up soon.
The details on cameo.com the website where you can buy personalized videos from celebs. It's kinda cool, and a lot of celebs are doing it to raise money for St. Jude.
My best friend Mark's mom passed away this week... I remember her with a great story from back in the day. Rest In Peace, Nancy. Image by Sabine van Erp from Pixabay
If you are in a group of 25 people in Northern Michigan right now, there is a 60% chance one of them would test positive for COVID. We revisit our interview with Dr. DenBensten from McLaren Northern Michigan and remind you again to wear the damn mask.
It was 40 years ago today that we lost John Lennon, an event that still confounds and confuses me.
John and Mark tell stories about the times what they said on the radio really affected listener's lives. Plus the recap of the Culture Quiz and News That Isn't Horrible.
We celebrate National Bartender Appreciation Day which is NEXT week, National Bartender Day was today! (As you listen to us, you'll discover how clueless we really are).
The story of Mark's worst day ever on the radio! Don't let the kids listen to this, you have been warned.
An interview with Kim Baker and Jessyca Stoepker from the Manna Food Project in Harbor Springs. Please donate to them - https://www.mannafoodproject.org/donate-online.htm - or any other group that can help deal with hunger in America today - #GivingTuesday
Each day, we do a completely original podcast, as opposed to many radio personalities that just recycle recorded bits from their shows. It's ORIGINAL mediocre radio entertainment each and every day.
We didn't take Black Friday off on the air, but we are taking it off for the podcast - here's a replay of our FIRST EVER podcast from October 1, Plus as always, today's News the Isn't Horrible and the CQ question of the day.
Mark tells stories about Thanksgiving Eve Nightlife back in the day. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Do you serve Stuffing or Dressing with your turkey? I don't think there is a difference, but the boss disagrees.
Yes, we get letters at the Lite Breakfast Show and the After Breakfast Podcast. We will answer them starting today and every Monday. You can email yours to mark@lite96.com .
We were talking OFF the air about something that seemed to make a good story for this podcast - you'll get the ice cream cone connection when you listen.
Holiday TV Watching, including a big Super Hero movie you can watch on TV at Christmas and the website willing to pay someone to watch 25 Holiday movies in 25 days!
This morning we "catch up" on a few missed days and I apologize for being such a crab over the last week or so. Three days worth of News That Isn't Horrible and C Quiz, fast forwarding is certainly an option.
We interviewed Dr. Karen DenBesten from McLaren Northern Michigan on the COVID status of our area, and she agrees - Wear the Mask! Also, Nikki Devitt from the Petoskey Chamber and John's turkey cooking experiences.
Today's podcast is really just a preview of tomorrow's show where we get the facts and the lowdown on the spread of the virus in Northern Michigan.
The full interview with Jennifer from Single MOMM (Click here to go to their website) and the finish of the Jam and Jelly "controversies" from this morning.
The pandemic is not over and it will affect the holidays. New CDC guidelines (Click here) have been issued and both Mark's and John's plans are already affected.
We had some technical difficulties, okay really just one, this morning so we kept the recorder going to give you a little behind the scenes listen to what happens after the mics are off the air!
We are working on a new radio station here at MacGarb Central and there was a guy here who was going to climb the antenna. So we chatted about climbing, fear of heights and when will we start playing Christmas Music!
The Election Day story from 2000 when Mark was in Germany and more election aftermath, plus today's Culture Quiz and News That Isn't Horrible
We mourn the passing of Sean Connery, and play the best James Bond songs (just a little bit of each, we don't want to go to jail!) Plus the Culture Quiz and News that Isn't Horrible.
It's the end of Pinktober - and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's a repost of our Breast Cancer Special Show from earlier this month along with today's News that Isn't Horrible and the Culture Quiz question. Pay attention to your health.
It's Christmas Movie season! We talk about all of our favorite Christmas movies, even thou Mark can't remember any names.
What's the scariest movie you've ever seen? John and I share ours.. along with a recap of News That Isn't Horrible and Culture Quiz
We talk about how to become tech billionaires and what a creative guy my dad was, although he gave away all his good ideas. Plus the recap of the Culture Quiz and News that Isn't Horrible
Michigan is one of the most hated states in America? Really? Plus why every kid is named Liam these days and today's News that Isn't Horrible and Culture Quiz.
It's Friday, so Mark complains about working out of a new studio and tells the Trans Siberian Orchestra story.
Why do people spend a lot of time at the beginning of a podcast talking about stupid stuff? Part 2 of the story of my brothers wedding in France and today's Culture Quiz and News that Isn't Horrible.
Since this is the podcast, we can talk about politics, and I'm happy to report that TODAY I see hope for America!!! Details along with today's News that Isn't Horrible and Culture Quiz recap - listen!
Today, The Lite 96.3 Breakfast Show focused on Breast Cancer Awareness, thanks to the folks at McLaren Northern Michigan. We chatted about early detection, resources available to breast cancer patients and a remarkable son of a remarkable woman. The show recap here.
John Kelly was ill today, so Tyler and I pontificated on movies, you can also get a replay of the News that Isn't Horrible and this morning's Culture Quiz.
Where we talk about National Bosses Day, Radio History and recap the News that Isn't Horrible and today's Culture Quiz Question.
Where John and I talk about the mysterious package we got from Hawaii and how excited we are about a live audience. And now every day, you can catch up on News that Isn't Horrible and the Culture Quiz question.
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! We have a special show coming up next week in conjunction with McLaren Northern Michigan.
Where John and I talk about movies, bad movies and the time my roommate got caught making out in the back of the movie theatre,
Happy Birthday John Lennon! You will not hear any John Lennon music at all on this podcast but we will rant about how people should just wear a mask and get over it.
Is there anything below "mailing it in", because that's what I think we've done with this one. We talk about insects, horror movies and bad dad jokes - but are there really any good dad jokes?
Where Mark and John talk about Halloween, the time change and how weird summer was in Indiana (related to time).
I could not find the right image today, as I don't want to get sued for using something copyrighted. But we are kinda talking about movies. Tyler's last day on the Breakfast Show leads to discussion of John Cusack, Michael Moore and people who get distressed when you make noise chewing.
No John Kelly today, so new cast member Tyler gives us his top 5 Halloween movies, and we complain about how bad almost every Stephen King flick is.
Where we talk about COVID, Vincent Price and how we'd like to go back to a movie theatre soon.
It's the First Episode of the new Lite Breakfast Show podcast.. After Breakfast with Mark and John. It's not that good, but we'll get better.
From April 17, 2020, our second "Community Conversation" about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it affects us. Guests include Dr. Karen DenBesten from McLaren Northern Michigan, Jennifer Shorter from Grandpa Shorters and more.
Danielle Blasko from Little Traverse Bay Humane Society told us the story of Carly and Demi Thursday morning on the Lite Breakfast Show
Friday morning, the Lite Breakfast Show featured a Community Conversation about COVID-19 with local experts and doctors. Thanks to McLaren Northern Michigan and the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce for your help in getting this on the air. Listen to a condensed show (31 mins) in this podcast.
This week, we talked to Dr. Josh Myerson, Medical Director of the Health Department of Northwest Michigan about staying safe, washing your hands and the novel coronavirus.
Welcome to the Lite Breakfast Show Podcasts. Here's the extended interview with Deter Racine from the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society about the "Ride to Rescue" to Louisiana. Fascinating to hear. Thanks to the Bissell Pet Foundation for their support. Hear the "Pet of the Week" every Thursday at 8:10 on the Breakfast Show on Lite 96.3. (Click on the arrow below to listen). UPDATE: Clyde, the pet featured in this Pet of the Week podcast, has been adopted and found his forever home. Check out LTBHS.COM for your new family member.