Tales of Northern Michigan's Past

Here is an update about the future of Tales of Northern Michigan's Past, from Austin Stokel, Chris Struble's Producer.

Chris is back and joined by Mark and Sue Bevins in the final part of their conversation about the Thunder Bay Inn, and the classic film Anatomy of a Murder, which took place in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

This is Part 2 of Chris's conversation with mark and Sue Bevins, and The Thunder bay Inn.

In Chris's latest adventures, he is joined by the owners of the Thunder Bay Inn near Marquette, and its history and tied to the Auto Industry and Henry Ford, and the famous 1959 classic film Anatomy of a Murder. This is part 1 of their conversation.

Here is the 3rd and final part of Chris's conversation with Jim Gillespie and Blissfest. Chris is also joined by Producer Austin for a rare appearance!

Chris returns with part 2 of their conversation with Jim Gillespie and Blissfest, the famous July weekend music festival in Northern Michigan.

Chris was able to catch up with his good friend and founder of the famous Northern Michigan Music Festival Blissfest! Here is part 1 of their conversation.

This is part 2 of Chris Struble's conversation with Tyler DuBord, manager of the House of Ludington in Escanaba.

Season 5 is officially here! Chris kicks off the season with a visit to the House of Ludington in Escanaba, and with it he has a wonderful conversation with Tyler DuBord, the manager at The House of Ludington. This is part 1 of their conversation.

Chris returns with Part 2 of his conversation with Kenny Olson, guitarist for Kid Rock of Ten Years and lifelong friend to Chris.

Happy New Year! Chris is joined by his long time friend Kenny Olson, guitarist for a famous band called Kid Rock. This is part 1 of their conversation together!

This is Part 2 of Chris Struble's conversation with John Cohassey on Idlewild, the Affluent African American Summer Enclave.

Welcome back to Tales of Northern Michigan's Past! In this Episode Chris sits down with his long time friend and historian John Cohassey, who delves into the community of Idlewild, an African American Summer Resort for Affluent African Americans, that hosted musicians from the early jazz era all the way through to Motown. This will be Part 1 of their conversation.

Chris continues his conversation with Valerie Hemingway in the final part of their lakeside chat. They discuss her time with Ernest Hemingway as his secretary, confidant, and eventual daughter in law.

Chris continues his lakeside chat with Valerie Hemingway, former secretary, confidant, and daughter-in-law to the famed Ernest Hemingway, as they dive into more about his time in Cuba and his book, A Moveable Feast.

Chris had the opportunity to speak with Valerie Hemingway, daughter-in-law, confidant, and former secretary to the famed Ernest Hemingway. They dive into her time with Ernest as they travelled the world, and highlight her new book, Running with the Bulls, My Time with the Hemingway Family.

Our final episode of season 3 is the conclusion to Chris' conversation with Taylor Dueweke, an independent filmmaker who is working on a project to tell the stories of the property that holds both the Club Manitou and the Club Ponytail. They continue their conversation about both eras of the property along with Taylor's project which is set to tell the tales of people who experienced the Club Pony...

As our season 3 comes to a close, Chris was able to sit down with Taylor Dueweke, an independent film maker who is working on a project to tell the stories of property that holds both the Club Manitou and the Club Ponytail. They talk about both eras of the property along with Taylor's project which is set to tell the tales of people who experienced the Club Ponytail in person. -Stick around for ne...

Chris continues his conversation with Emmy award-winning composer Roger Tallman from Petoskey, Michigan about his history in the music industry.

Chris continues his conversation with Emmy award-winning composer Roger Tallman from Petoskey, Michigan about his history in the music industry.

Chris had the opportunity to speak with Emmy award-winning composer Roger Tallman from Petoskey, Michigan about his history in the music industry.

Chris has the unique opportunity to speak with Carl Lindquist from the Superior Watershed Partnership (SWP) to talk about what Stannard Rock Lighthouse is being used for today and other exciting things happening! Carl is the founder of the Superior Watershed Partnership (SWP) and was the sole employee when the Great Lakes non-profit formed in 1999. Working together with a creative board they have...

Frederick returns to talk about the  Stannard Rock Lighthouse said to be the loneliest lighthouse. They talk about the history and stories of the lighthouse. Next week the conversation continues about what the lighthouse is used for today!

Chris and Frederick continue their conversation about all things marina history! They discuss a little about the Edmund Fitz Gerald as well as another interesting topics!

Chris had the opportunity to speak with author Frederick Stonehouse, author of over thirty books on maritime history many focusing on the Great Lakes including the best-selling The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. They discuss what inspired Frederick to focus on the great lakes, the paranormal, and other exciting topics!