The Michigan’s True Spirit Podcast

Welcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric talk with baseball Hall-of-Fame writer Tom Gage about his latest book, chat about some places to hike in Michigan and take part in another round of “Rock or Crock?”  • Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/michiganstruespirit  • Chris on X: x.com/Chris_Iott  • Eric on X: x.com/EricWaynesBrain  • North River Vodka: northri...

Welcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric talk with Grand Traverse Distillery Chief Financial Officer Joe Kolar, discuss Michigan and Traverse City in My MI and take part in another round of “Rock or Crock?” 00:00: Introduction 4:30: Interview with Grand Traverse Distillery CFO Joe Kolar 26:26: My MI: Joe Kolar talks Michigan and Traverse City 36:36: Rock or Cr...

Welcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric talk with current New York Yankees bench coach and former Detroit Tigers player and manager Brad Ausmus, then skip right over My MI for another round of “Rock or Crock?” 0:00: Introduction 3:21: Interview with Brad Ausmus 37:32: Rock or Crock? • Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/michiganstruespirit • Chris on X: x.com...

0:00: Introduction 2:28: Baseball writer and curling expert Matt Sussman talks baseball, curling and the Winter Olympics 27:07: My MI: You think you know but you don't. You might end up guessing right. But you just don't know. Seriously. 38:17: Rock or Crock? Let's be crystal clear here: Chris blew it. • Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/michiganstruespirit  • Chris on X: x.com/Chris_Iott  • Eri...

Welcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric talk with guitarist Mark Townsend of the rock band Finding Amelia, which is playing the Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids on Friday, January 9. We also make our Michigan-based New Year’s resolutions and then play another exciting game of “Rock or Crock?” • Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/michiganstruespirit  • Chris on...

Welcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric talk about fun things to do in Michigan to celebrate the holiday season and then skip right to “Rock or Crock?” Merry Christmas, happy holidays and all that to all of you. • Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/michiganstruespirit  • Chris on X: x.com/Chris_Iott  • Eric on X: x.com/EricWaynesBrain  • North River Vodka: n...

Welcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric talk with Eat Em Up podcast host and former Traverse City Pit Spitters play-by-play announcer Jordan Hall. Eric then power ranks the best and worst fake bands before trying to hold on to his current advantage in “Rock or Crock?” • Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/michiganstruespirit  • Chris on X: x.com/Chris_Iott  •...

Welcome to the Michigan’s True Spirit Podcast. It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Spotify Wrapped season. In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss their most listened to music of 2025, chat about Michigan musicians and bands they love and play a tiebreaking game of “Rock or Crock?” Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/michiganstruespirit • Chris on X:  x.com/Chris_Iott   • Eric on X:  x.com/E...

Welcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric talk poker, soccer and Michigan with poker pro Joe Cada; give U-Haul its due; get over our skis about Bellaire and play the 10th round of “Rock or Crock?”

Welcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss potato puns, chat about the best Michigan-related sporting events they have witnessed in person and do a double dose of “Rock or Crock?”   Chris won’t shut up about potatoes: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GZrDbqwhrlk Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/michiganstruespirit  Chris on X: x.com/Chris_Iott Eric on X...

Welcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss the Detroit Tigers with longtime MLB.com writer Jason Beck, chat about bourbon and (briefly) about Muskegon, then play another round of “Rock or Crock?”  Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/michiganstruespirit  Chris on X: x.com/Chris_Iott  Eric on X: x.com/EricWaynesBrain  North River Vodka: northrivervodka.com

Welcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric go guest-free for the second consecutive week. We buy and sell stock in Michigan sports teams and trends, discuss whether we would love or hate some Michigan-centric jobs and take part in Rock or Crock, a trend that is sweeping the nation (or at least the dozens of people who are listening).   Follow us on Facebook: fac...

Welcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric celebrate our long and storied podcasting history with the Fifth Episode Extravaganza, discuss our favorite guests and relive moments from the past before moving forward with a pair of games: “Fest or Jest?” and “Rock or Crock?” Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/michiganstruespirit  Chris on X: x.com/Chris_Iott  Eric...

Welcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss Detroit sports and broadcasting with longtime Locked on Lions podcast host Matt Dery, ponder eating some poutine in Grand Rapids and getting a drink at Firekeepers, then play another round of “Rock or Crock?” Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/michiganstruespirit  Chris on X: x.com/Chris_Iott  Eric on X: x.com/...

Welcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss potato chips with Great Lakes Potato Chip Co. CEO and founder Chris Girrbach, talk about things to do in Traverse City and take part in another spirited round of “Rock or Crock?”

Welcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric continue their discussion with former Detroit Tigers catcher and current MLB Network analyst Alex Avila, weigh the pros and cons of visiting an orchard and consider potential punishments for when Eric inevitably fails every "Rock or Crock?" question.

Welcome to the first-ever Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric speak with former Detroit Tigers catcher and current MLB Network analyst Alex Avila, tell stories about the Mackinac Bridge and square off in the world debut of "Rock or Crock?"