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In the inaugural episode of Gordon Water Wisdom, Tom Duisterhof discusses the main ways hard water in your home is affecting you - and your wallet. Episode Resources To talk with a Gordon Water Systems expert and learn more. visit their website . Watch here to access more Gordon Water Wisdom episodes as they launch. Tom's blog about the History of Gordon Water . —- Could your organization or...

A Crowdfunding effort to fund the restoration of Vicksburg's Oswalt Park will end on October 15, 2021. In the meantime, efforts are underway to secure a matching grant from the State of Michigan which will double the funds raised. Until the deadline, Crowdfunding donations are still being accepted - and will be doubled, thanks to the grant from the state. In Vicksburg Visit Episode 4, the Vil...

We go back in time with this episode, talking with Bob Burnham - owner of BRC Broadcast and BRC Radio - who remasters old time radio episodes and makes them available for purchase. Shows like Fibber McGee and Molly , The Jack Benny Show and Suspense were very popular in their time. Turns out, they still are today - and sound better than ever, with Bob's handywork. Listen, too, for our side-di...

Vicksburg Visit Episode 3 focuses on one of the things that help make a great community: Recreation options. From golf and disc golf to a terrific lake trail, Vicksburg helps residents feed their souls with active recreation options. Wendy Pheils, a member of the Vicksburg Parks and Recreation Board, discusses some of the options - as well as what Vicksburg is eyeing for future recreation. Joining...

Vicksburg Visit episode 2 looks into a couple of manufacturing companies which have situated in the Village of Vicksburg, Michigan. Given all the choices, why did they choose Vicksburg? Zackery Bishop  4 Flutes Machining and Kevin Murphy with Miniature Custom Manufacturing discuss their choice. They also offer input to any business considering a relocation. More info about Vicksburg: https://vicks...

In this special Richard Piet Show series, the spotlight is shined on the Village of Vicksburg, Michigan . Just a few short years ago, the village was facing significant financial problems and on the brink of a state-appointed emergency manager. But, with a new team and a straightforward approach to solving its problems, the village lowered its tax rate and is the focus of redevelopment, new invest...

In summer 2021 as HR gurus Tania Brammer and Terri Vernon prepared to begin their podcast Go Talk With HR , they stopped by TRPS and offer advice on going back to the workplace after the COVID-19 pandemic. Employers - Have you prepared and communicated any new workplace plans to your employees? Employees - What if you don't like your company's post-pandemic workplace plan? Tania and Terr...

In this special Richard Piet Show episode, Gigi Garner talks about her dad James, the animal rescue non-profit she named for him, and how undiscovered talents can emerge from difficult times. Show notes: James Garner's listing on IMDB Gigi Garner's listing on IMDB Gigi's virtual gallery  James Garner Animal Rescue Fund James and Gigi's Mazda Commercial , circa 1986 James Garner...

Author and Michigan tourism expert Dianna Stampfler returns on The Richard Piet Show, this time to discuss Michigan's Haunted Lighthouses - her book published in 2019. The awesome structures are fascinating in and of themselves, and harbor a rich history. Add to that some of the haunted tales in which it is believed some of the lighthouse keepers still keep watch on their lights. Hear Dianna...

Richard talks about returning from a brief hiatus with an expanded effort to bring more content to the program. Click to hear more! Episode references: CBS News " On The Road " with Steve Hartman Purposeful exposure - Livemic Communications

Summit Pointe , the county mental health authority in Calhoun County, Michigan, is banking that a new approach to its population's mental health needs will mean a healthier community. In this episode, Summit Pointe CEO Jeannie Goodrich discusses the opening of its First Step behavioral health urgent care center on Monday, March 22, 2021. The concept works to adapt the idea of urgent care medi...

A new year is underway and maybe you're thinking about a new vehicle in your garage. Jeff Gilbert has been covering the auto industry in Detroit for WWJ-AM and CBS News for a number of years. Recently, we got his perspective on the hottest new models in 2021. We also talked with Jeff about the future of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit - and auto shows in general. What he...

For nine years, Ford Motor Company has been trying to understand trends and attitudes of consumers with its annual Ford Trends report. With the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic affecting Americans and people worldwide, one might expect a largely negative outcome for the survey. But, Sheryl Connelly, Ford's global consumer trends and futuring manager points out some optimism they were able to find...

What is BMW's "gentleman's function"?! How about a Cadillac that came with drink tumblers? These are just a couple of auto inspector and appraiser John Hansen's top 5 unusual features in a car. And, he gives us a few more modern examples of unusual car features too. Click and have a listen! Visit our Facebook page to see photos of some of the items John discusses in this e...

In this episode, Richard takes a few minutes to offer some perspective on the program after 5 months since its debut - and 16 episodes! As well, there are a few ways you can help support the program - and it won't cost a thing! On the other hand, there are some sponsorship opportunities for the show - which are investments well spent! Visit www.richardpietshow.com and click "contact us&q...

Michigan tourism expert Dianna Stampfler ( Promote Michigan ) goes back to her roots as an investigative journalist and delves into the circumstances surrounding the cold case death of Dean Templeton. Templeton's difficult family history and early life didn't stop him from eventually hitchhiking cross-country campaigning to become president of the United States in the mid-1970s - espousi...

Star car blogger Jim Suva ( The Suva Files ) takes us on another journey to learn the backstory of a famous movie car. This time, it's the 1979 Pontiac Trans Am from Steve McQueen's last movie, " The Hunter ". In a car-versus-combine chase, this Trans Am meets its end in an explosive scene of the movie. Turns out, though, there were actually TWO Trans Ams sacrificed for that sc...

It is heartbreaking to watch TV chef Rachael Ray guide viewers of her program through the remains of her home after a chimney fire decimated it in the summer of 2020. She and her husband escaped with just minutes to spare after the fire began, which started in the chimney. It seems Rachael and her husband John Cusimano took the necessary steps to keep their chimney in good working order. Still, we...

Kim Zimmer and Robert Newman are known by millions as daytime's Josh and Reva, supercouple of the CBS drama Guiding Light. Since GL went off the air for good in 2009 (with Robert and Kim in the very last scenes of the series), the pair moved on to new gigs on stage and TV - some of them together! Except for a couple of breaks, Robert spent 28 years on Guiding Light as Josh; Kim spent 21 years...

Does being a real-life private investigator mean your life is like Jim Rockford and Thomas Magnum? For this PI, the answer - in some ways - is yes! Except, this PI is not a tall, imposing man like those Hollywood types. But don't be fooled! Sarah Alcorn has guts. She graduated from Harvard, is an author, hosts a podcast, and could be found occasionally working undercover. But, you'd have...

Ed Robertson's first book about The Rockford Files was released in 1995. Its episode-by-episode approach quickly became the go-to resource for Rockford fans. The book's first revision ten years later brought even more info on James Garner's iconic PI role. Now, the third update brings sixty new pages of information - garnered (see what I did there?!) from twenty new interviews - abo...

Most of us attend big events like conferences, conventions and trade shows. Maybe you like to attend an auto show or comic con for fun. Or, maybe you travel to conferences as part of your profession. Maybe you stage big events - and your organization is trying to decide what to do. Shannon McDaniel, vice-president with The Expo Group , discusses how the industry has snapped into action to try and...

The Knight Industries Two Thousand - or KITT, as it was known - was as big a star of the 80s TV show Knight Rider as the show's lead David Hasselhoff. In this episode, The Suva Files star car blogger Jim Suva talks about how the newly restyled Pontiac Trans Am was (and almost WASN'T!) chosen to "portray" KITT in 1982. Also hear about some of the ways KITT was "dressed&quot...

Firefighters and fire prevention experts usually see an incidence of youth firesetting in their daily routines. However, during COVID-19, concerns have been raised about an uptick in those cases. Michael McLeeier of ESCAPE - a firefighter and fire safety educator - discusses how parents and a child's role models can spot potential youth firesetting behavior and how to handle it. More info: yf...

Jason Douglas cut his comedic teeth in Saginaw, Michigan. HIs quick wit, commanding stage presence, and ability to improv with audiences led him to Comedy Central's Laugh Riots, ESPN College Game Day, and SiriusXM Radio. He has opened for musicians Michael Buble, Smokey Robinson, The Doobie Brothers and Foreigner - and comedians Dennis Miller, Jim Gaffigan and Carrot Top. Jason has been a reg...