Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, Mark Pastoria

Let's Go Michigan!

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Join Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria covering issues & stories - from business to lifestyle, events & culture - that celebrate our great state of Michigan.

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Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, Mark Pastoria

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Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

Summer in Michigan: Changemakers Interview 04.07.2026

Celebrate the spirit of a Michigan summer as Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria explore inspiring people, unique businesses, and seasonal traditions. The show features 18-year-old Megha Ramanathan, founder of Girls for Sports, whose nonprofit is empowering thousands of young women around the world through athletics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com f...

Summer in Michigan: Changemakers, Tandem Bike Comebacks, Beach Reads & the Soundtrack of Summer 04.07.2026

Celebrate the spirit of a Michigan summer as Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria explore inspiring people, unique businesses, and seasonal traditions. The show features 18-year-old Megha Ramanathan, founder of Girls for Sports, whose nonprofit is empowering thousands of young women around the world through athletics. Listeners also discover the surprising comeback of tandem bicycles and...

Back to School: Teen Drinks, Girls Football, Jim Brandstatter 31.08.2024

As aired on WJR 760AM radio: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria kick off the show with tips for the back-to-school transition. Interview with (05:31) Julie Jargon, WSJ, on Teens Energy Drink Habits and (17:08) Jim Brandstatter talks sports broadcasting and his latest venture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...

Feelin High: Fall Harvest and Health 24.08.2024

As aired in WJR 760AM: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria speak with (08:00) Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, regarding the continued boom in the agriculture on apples in Michigan, and (17:15) Jeffrey Kluger, Time Magazine, discusses everything we need to know about caffeine and how to quit, and finally (28:10) Mark Torregrossa, MLive.com meteorologist, reveals his scientific findings...

Let's Cruise Woodward Avenue 17.08.2024

As aired on WJR 760AM Radio: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria discuss all things Dream Cruise, 29 years and rolling as a summer tradition. Jeff Grice, Great Lakes Cobra Club, highlights some of the reasons to join a car club and shares the history of the Cobra. Bob Elton, of the Society of Automobile Historians, reminisces about the Big 3 and shares the importance of preserving the hi...

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything 10.08.2024

As aired on WJR 760AM radio: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria open the show revealing the unusual ways AI is being used. Then interviews with (08:26) Paula Gardner, BridgeMI, What to Know About MI's Minimum Wage Changes (16:42) Emily Stewart, Business Insider, Key to Happiness is Being Average (24:48) James Murphy, Education Reform Now, The College Pricing Sham. Hosted by Simplecast,...

Feelin' Hot Hot Hot: Being Real & Gen Z Jobs 03.08.2024

As aired on WJR 760AM radio: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria speak with Allie Volpe, Vox.com, about the possibility of being fully authentic. Long-time contributor to the show Aki Ito, Business Insider, highlights the hot jobs for Gen Z. Spoiler... this generation is not headed to Silicon Valley. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

Times Are Changing: Adulthood, Shopping, and AI Teachers 27.07.2024

As aired on WJR Radio: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria kick off the show highlighting Michigan's most educated city and the Top 10 midwest resorts to add to your travel list. Interviews from Sam Becker on digital price tags and what that means to shoppers, Eve Upton-Clark discusses Gen Z's never-ending safety net living at home, and finally Chris Berdik explains how AI is used in the...

Summer Vacations Breaking the Bank 13.07.2024

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New Study Reveals Social Media Usage by Demographic Profile 12.07.2024

If you're selling something and using social media as a way to create awareness you must understand which specific platforms and which specific media types to use tailored specifically to the unique behaviors and desires of your target demographic market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis...

Why Are There 10 Hot Dogs & Only 8 Buns? 06.07.2024

Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria discuss the decline in teens learning to drive also interview Allison Pohle on The Rise of Do Nothing Vacations, Dominic Reuter on Why Companies Let You Keep Items Instead of Returning, and finally Christian Miller regarding how often we lie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Celebrating the 4th of July 29.06.2024

Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, Mark Pastoria discuss July 4th travel projections and the best burger in MI. Interviews by Rose White, MLive, Michigan's Unique RV Camping Locations. Retired Fire Chief, Mike Evans and Founder of Premier Pet, Mike Palmer, Firework safety for people and pets. David Clark, Celebrates Michigan's craft beer industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm...

In The Heart of Summer 22.06.2024

Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria speak with Rose White, MLive, about the U-Pick strawberry season, which is happening right now. Mark Dent, The Hustle, explaining the difference between a sonic logo and a jingle and how that's affecting branding and marketing. Finally Lindsay Moore, MLive, 3 hidden gems within our great state we should visit this summer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

Jennifer Streaks, 4 Ways to Avoid Shrinkflation at the Grocery Store 30.03.2024

Jennifer Streaks, Business Insider: The price of groceries have increased 20% over the past two years, and with shrinkflation in play too, you're getting less for your money than ever before. The shrinkflation effect is most commonly seen in potato chips, cookies, cereal, candy, paper products, and even shampoo. Here are 4 ways to minimize the impact of shrinkflation and get the best bang for your...

MI's Top Art Scene & Ways to Save When Shopping 30.03.2024

Full Episode: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, Mark Pastoria boast about Detroit's art scene and panic over the chocolate crisis that is plaguing the candy aisles. (06:45) Margert Flemming, Business Insider, Risks of fantasy sports, betting, and sweepstakes games on college campuses (16:57) Kathleen Davis, Fast Company, The 32 hour work week (26:59) Jennifer Streaks, Business Insider, 4 ways to avoid s...

Detroit's Third-Shift Bars 16.03.2024

Mickey Lyons, PunchDrink.com, Detroit's Third-Shift bars were a lifeline. Now they're a dying breed. Once designed to serve late-night factory workers, the city's early morning bars may be in steady decline, but the ones that remain are vital. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Do-Nothing Vacation on the Rise 16.03.2024

Allison Pohle, WSJ, The pendulum is swinging away from jam-packed trips and Instagram-worthy adventures and toward vacations with little to write home about beyond a pretty sunset. Where are vacationers getting their rest and relaxing? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Where Do You Unwind? 16.03.2024

FULL EPISODE as aired on WJR 760AM Radio: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria highlight the history of St. Patrick's day, warn against gardening too early, and discuss the recent bill sent to the senate regarding daylight savings time. Joining the show (12:52) Allie Volpe, WSJ, The Rise of the D-Nothing Vacation, (21:03) Mickey Lyons, The Third-Shift bars of Detroit and (31:53) Joe Short...

The Art of Small Talk 09.03.2024

Allie Volpe, Vox: "Small talk is what you make it. It can be a delightful way to spend a few minutes with a stranger while in line at the grocery store, it can be your superpower at a party, or it can lead to your next career move." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michigan Tourism and the Missing Winter 09.03.2024

Rose White, MLive: "Unseasonably warm weather, little snowfall and muddy trails have hollowed out the winter tourism industry across the Upper Peninsula. This crisis has devastated the small communities that rely on a thick blanket of snow to keep the economy humming. Although visitor numbers peak in summer, winter plays a vital role in tiding businesses over between shoulder seasons." Hosted by S...

Temporal Conversations: Small Talk, Lost Winters, and the Spring Break Mirage 09.03.2024

FULL EPISODE aired on WJR 760AM Radio: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, and Mark Pastoria highlight Michigan schools making the top envied list, the pros and cons of daylight savings time, and the new standard for spring break vacations. (07:49) Rose White, MLive, The UP tourism reckons with warm weather (19:31) Allie Volpe, Vox, The art of mastering small talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

A Love/Hate Relationship: Potatoes, Exercise, Fast Food 02.03.2024

FULL EPISODE aired on WJR Radio 760AM: Jeff Sloan, Kristin Kujawa, Mark Pastoria talk about health in many formats: Potato chips and the importance to the MI economy, Exercise, supplements, Detroit style pizza, and mental health and the stamina to live a year in a Mars simulator. Rose White, MLive, Michigan's potato industry and Jamie Ducharme, Time, Why you don't want to exercise, join the show....

Michigan's Potato Industry 02.03.2024

Rose White, MLive, "Plucked from the dirt, most MI potatoes are sliced, peeled, fried, salted and turned into chips. As the 8th largest producer of potatoes in the country, MI plays a “critically important” role in the chip industry. About 70% of the MI-grown spuds become chips for brands like Frito Lay, Herr’s, Utz Snacks, Better Made Snack Foods and Great Lakes Potato Chip Co." Hosted by Simplec...

Your Brain Doesn't Want You to Exercise 02.03.2024

Jamie Ducharme, Time, "Why is it so tough to get people to do something so good for and accessible to them? Physical limitations and health problems are certainly a factor for many people. Modern life deserves much of the blame, too, with long, sedentary work days and infrastructure that often makes it easier to hop in the car than walk or bike somewhere. But research suggests there’s another obst...

Unseasonable Weather a Challenge for Fruit Farmers 24.02.2024

Janelle D James, BridgeMI: Fluctuating temperatures can be particularly troubling for fruit farmers who rely on cold temperatures to help the trees “sleep” during the winter. If temperatures are consistently too warm, crops can start to bud too early, putting the flower at risk of freezing and jeopardizing spring and summer fruit production when the temperatures drop again. Hosted by Simplecast, a...

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