Missing the Pointe

Third-generation owner/operator of Grosse Pointe's Da Edoardo Ed Barbieri joins Tom, Roger and Jim to discuss the history of one of GP's longest-standing fixtures of fine dining. Learn how to pronounce the name...hear why they had to kick out Mike Illitch...recall "the casual side and the fancy side"...and come back in time with us as Ed takes us through the history from the begi...

Two alumni of Grosse Pointe South join the podcast to walk us through GP in the 90s: Katie Horst and Kristin Mann of the Grosse Pointe Alumni and Friends Association, graduates of GP South in '98 and '99. What will Jim, Roger and Tom learn about growing up near the prestigious M streets in the 1990s? Were the collars still up? The argyle still ubiquitous? The pennies still in the loafers?...

It's time to go to the movies! Remember the movie-going experience in Grosse Pointe back in the day? How many of these theaters do you remember going to? And can you remember which theater you went to when you saw each particular movie from your heyday? Pepperidge Farm remembers...and so do Tom, Roger and Jim! Thanks to our sponsor: The Grosse Pointe Alumni and Friends Association. "Look...

Guest Holly Smith (GPN, '86) rejoins the podcast to discuss fashions of the 80s (and more) that were, in many ways, unique to Grosse Pointe. Did GP have its own brand of preppy style all its very own? Do you remember these brands from our collective pasts? Cuffed pants, popped collars, flattened shoe heels, and layers galore! Also, Tom could not be a part of this episode, so Jim and Roger expe...

Remember staying home sick from Grosse Pointe Public Schools? How did you spend your days? What were your favorite medications and home remedies? Did you dread going to the doctor? And what on Earth was that stuff they sprinkled on the vomit in the hallways (rather than just clean it up)?!?!? Jim, Roger and Tom share some of their (horror) stories, let's hear yours on Facebook! Thanks to our s...

Missing the Pointe welcomes back return guest Holly Smith (GPN, '86) for a little fun and games. Roger is back from assignment, rejoining Jim, Tom and Holly to reminisce about the games people played as youngsters growing up in Grosse Pointe. Everything from board games to birthday games, and from video games to outdoor activities. Thanks to our sponsor: The Grosse Pointe Alumni and Friends As...

With Roger out on assignment this week, Jim and Tom welcome Holly Smith (Grosse Pointe North, class of 1986) to the podcast as our resident expert on the art of making the ultimate mix tape. We'll talk through the technology, the tips, and the triumphs of overcoming the limits of time and the physical medium to make excellent mix tapes. PLUS, we make our own ultimate 80s mix tape for Roger: Mi...

Not that attending Grosse Pointe Public Schools wasn't great and all, but sometimes we had more fun AFTER school growing up as kids. After-school TV was a recreational staple of the day, despite the fact we only had five channels to choose from. Jim, Tom and Roger discuss their favorite programs, cartoons and even commercials! Thanks to our sponsor: The Grosse Pointe Alumni and Friends Association...

Curtiss Alden joins the podcast to recall the story as a member of the very first class ever to attend what would become Grosse Pointe North High School. Learn how it all went down, from his departure from Grosse Pointe High School to the choosing of school colors, the mascot, and even the name of the yearbook, among so much more! Be sure to stay tuned in until the very end...you won't believe the...

Why would children be sharing bathing suits with our peers, pandemic or no pandemic?! Jim, Roger and Tom look back at the fond — and sometimes unsettling — memories of their youth: gym class, from elementary through high school. Remember these childhood games and prefabricated athletic activities? Come back and look back with us... Thanks to our sponsor: The Grosse Pointe Alumni and Friends Associ...

Remember Bob's Drugs and the Notre Dame pharmacy? Jim, Tom and Roger remember the glory years of the neighborhood drug store, which sold just about everything...and as kids, we'd get everything BUT drugs there! Guess we were just missing the Pointe. What did you like to get at the neighborhood drug store? We're sure it wasn't drugs! Thanks to our sponsor: The Grosse Pointe Alumni and Friends Assoc...

Jim, Tom and Roger hop in a time machine back to the year 1982 to take a tour of Grosse Pointe's "finest" eateries. From Club 500 to the Sveden House, the guys prove once again that they sure know how to miss the Pointe. But they do manage to hit many a haunt in Grosse Pointe itself. Did they hit your favorite family restaurant in their tour of culinary yesteryear? Thanks to our sponsor: The Gross...

Jim, Tom and Roger take us back in time to the glory years of the Eastland Mall. The boys run it back to recall their favorite stores, the best parts about the Hudson's anchor department store, and even a few hidden gems you may recall. It was a fixture in our collective youths growing up in Grosse Pointe.  However, it was technically located in Harper Woods, so maybe the guys are missing the...