Great Lakes Confidential

What exactly IS the Paulding Light? This week we explore just that. Spoiler Alert: We will tell you exactly what it is scientifically believed to be, so if you're not interested in knowing, you should probably skip this episode. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for photos, trivia, and more! Hosted by Angie Amman and Martin Butler. Written and edited by Angie Amman. Produced by Angie Amman. Artwo...

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for photos, trivia, and more! Hosted by Angie Amman and guest host Martin Butler. Written and edited by Angie Amman. Produced by Angie Amman. Artwork by Martin Butler . Great Lakes Confidential Merch This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

The Purple Gang was the most organized crime syndicate of Detroit in the 1920s and '30s. Hear some of their story this week! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for photos, trivia, and more! Hosted by Angie Amman and Mike Bobbitt. Written and edited by Angie Amman. Produced by Angie Amman. Artwork by Martin Butler . Great Lakes Confidential Merch This podcast uses the following third-party services...

Every now and then in our lives we're lucky enough to stumble across a real-life superhero. Lacey Catarino started The Clean Love Project to provide "clean love" kits consisting of basic toiletries for women in need. Click The Clean Love Project to find out more information or you can join them on Facebook . The next two events as of the publishing of this episode where you can volunteer your time...

The disappearance of flight 2501 over Lake Michigan remains one of the country's most mysterious airline incidents. What happened to the 58 people on board and how does a routine flight by a seasoned pilot just vanish? Mike and Angie explore the incident, the popular theories and the ongoing mission to solve this mystery once and for all. If you'd like to contact the show, leave us a voicemail at...

This was a fun one to do... On this week's episode, we talk about reviews of various places in Michigan. Suppose we should thank the person who left us a 2 star review due to Angie's giggling. Once you're done listening, feel free to leave us a review of your own! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for photos, trivia, and more! Hosted by Angie Amman and Mike Bobbitt. Written and edited by Angie Am...

William Beaumont, namesake of the William Beaumont Hospital chain has a controversial and literally stomach-churning claim to fame. On this episode of Great Lakes Confidential, Mike simultaneously educates and nauseates Angie on the story of the Father of Gastric Physiology that began with an accidental gunshot wound on Mackinac Island. And true to Mike's character, the music that closes us out is...

So many things happened in Michigan in 1982 and on this episode we talk about some of the darkest moments of that year. Parents - you may want to skip listening to this one with your Littles. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for photos, trivia, and more! Hosted by Angie Amman and Mike Bobbitt. Written and edited by Angie Amman. Produced by Angie Amman. Artwork by Martin Butler . Great Lakes Conf...

In a special Christmas themed episode of the podcast, Angie and Mike tell the tale of the Lake Michigan shipwreck of the Christmas Tree Schooner and the death of the legendary Captain Santa. But don't worry, this episode isn't a total downer because Mike insists Angie act of the character voices and then afterwards the two share their Christmas traditions and Angie reveals her creatively chocolate...

We've got a lot of Bad Ass Babes in Michigan who have done and are doing some rad stuff, and this week Angie and Mike thought a few of them deserved a shout-out. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for photos, trivia, and more! Hosted by Angie Amman and Mike Bobbitt. Written and edited by Angie Amman. Produced by Angie Amman. Artwork by Martin Butler . Great Lakes Confidential Merch This podcast us...

It's the rousing conclusion of the epic story of Mad Anthony Wayne, namesake of Wayne County, Michigan! On this episode we'll cover why "keep your friends close, but your enemies closer" may not always be great advice, and how to make those Halloween witch cauldrons even creepier! Oh yeah, and there's a ghost story to wrap it all up! We hope you enjoy and let us know on our social media what you t...

So much in the Metro Detroit area is named after Mad Anthony Wayne. We have Wayne County itself, even if punk rock retcon warriors would like you to believe it was named after New York punk pioneer Wayne (now Jayne) County. That’s actually the other way around. For some reason Texas born Wayne Rogers took their stage name from Wayne County, Michigan. Mad Anthony Wayne is also the namesake of Histo...

On this week's episode, Angie tells Mike about the Secret Huron Mountain Club located in the Upper Peninsula, and Mike gets angry because that isn't how secrets work. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for photos, trivia, and more! Hosted by Angie Amman and Mike Bobbitt. Written and edited by Angie Amman. Produced by Angie Amman. Artwork by Martin Butler . Great Lakes Confidential Merch This podca...

Angie lets Mike take control of the helicopter throttle to talk about some of the movies that were shot in Michigan. Mike discusses the opening Detroit filming locations that were shot here and which ones weren't, but were supposed to be set here. He talks about all the second unit stunt filming used for the opening of Beverly Hills Cop, the one specific location used for the first two Evil Dead m...

Continuing down Dice Road, this week we stop by the Iva General Store and Hell House. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for photos, trivia, and more! Hosted by Angie Amman and Mike Bobbitt. Written and edited by Angie Amman. Produced by Angie Amman. Artwork by Martin Butler . Great Lakes Confidential Merch This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcor...

Join us as we travel to the Dice Road Cemetery, in search of what may be haunting part of Dice Road... Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for photos, trivia, and more! Hosted by Angie Amman and Mike Bobbitt. Written and edited by Angie Amman. Produced by Angie Amman. Artwork by Martin Butler . Great Lakes Confidential Merch This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn...

Get to know Angie and Mike a little better as we chat about some of our favorite things in Michigan. As always, most of Angie's favorite things involve food, but we throw a few other good nuggets in there too! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for photos, trivia, and more! Hosted by Angie Amman and Mike Bobbitt. Edited by Angie Amman. Produced by Angie Amman. Artwork by Martin Butler . Great Lake...

Growing up in Oakland and Macomb Counties in the 80s and 90s meant you probably experienced the towering twin waterslides of Four Bears Water Park. It was the subject of many urban legends during that time, but what's the real story behind it's run between 1983 and 2004? Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for photos, trivia, and more! Hosted by Angie Amman and Mike Bobbitt. Written and edited by M...

Laws that are still on the books but generally unenforceable are called Zombie Laws, and to a spooky gal like Angie, that's pretty much the coolest. Learn about some of the Zombie Laws in Michigan on this week's episode! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for photos, trivia, and more! Hosted by Angie Amman and Mike Bobbitt. Written and edited by Angie Amman. Produced by Angie Amman. Artwork by Mar...

Join Angie and her new co-host as they embark on a "road trip" to Whiting Forest & Dow Gardens in Midland, MI. Find out what makes this botanical garden so unique, and why it is an absolute must-see Great Lakes Attraction! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for photos, trivia, and more! Hosted by Angie Amman and Mike Bobbitt. Written by Angie Amman. Produced by Angie Amman. Artwork by Martin B...

Join us as we continue the Michigan True Crime theme for Spooky Season... this week, talking about The Black Legion. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for photos, trivia, and more! Produced by Angie Amman. Artwork by Martin Butler . Please check out more Michigan-based podcasts on Joy Road Media Great Lakes Confidential Merch This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podc...

Listen to the story of the murder of Warren G. Hooper. Will this crime ever be solved, or will it continue on in history as one of the most sensational murder mysteries in our state? Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for photos, trivia, and more! Produced by Angie Amman. Artwork by Martin Butler . Please check out more Michigan-based podcasts on Joy Road Media Great Lakes Confidential Merch This...

IT'S FINALLY SPOOKY SEASON! It's also the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF GREAT LAKES CONFIDENTIAL!! Join us this month for Michigan True Crime Stories - this week's episode is about the St. Aubin Street Massacre in Detroit, MI in the 1920s. It's a wild ride involving the Occult, murder, and possibility stolen identity! All shows this month may be difficult for some people to hear, as they may get pretty...

Learn the devastating story of Ossian Sweet, a Black doctor charged with murder in Detroit, MI in the 1920s. This story may not be suitable for your little ones, so please listen with care. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for photos, trivia, and more! Produced by Angie Amman. Artwork by Martin Butler . Please check out more Michigan-based podcasts on Joy Road Media Great Lakes Confidential Merc...

Did you know that Thomas Edison was once a resident of our great state? He wasn't a big fan of it, but we're definitely a fan of his. Learn more about Mr. Edison on this week's episode! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for photos, trivia, and more! Produced by Angie Amman. Artwork by Martin Butler . Please check out more Michigan-based podcasts on Joy Road Media Great Lakes Confidential Merch Th...