On Hand

Booking Overview

This is a regional history and culture interview show focused on Michigan places, traditions, food, geology, and local stories, typically featuring several subject-matter experts, business owners, writers, and community contributors per episode. PR agencies could credibly pitch Michigan historians, folklorists, geologists, food experts, regional business owners, and authors with a strong Michigan connection; booking difficulty is low because the show favors accessible local experts over high-profile national figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 55

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 4.0k subscribers

Instagram: 28.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@michiganpublic.org

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Michigan-based subject-matter expertise, local historical knowledge, regional cultural experience, or professional involvement in Michigan food, geography, science, or traditions.

Required Achievements:

Recent Guest Discussions

Daniel Lizzadro-McPherson - The Volcanic Ridge Of Michigan's Upper Peninsula And The Geological Formation Of Lake Superior

Erika Vye - The Volcanic Ridge Of Michigan's Upper Peninsula And The Geological Formation Of Lake Superior

Kathy Gibbons - The History Of A Pasty Recipe That Became Popular In Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Yvonne Lockwood - The Cornish Origins And Cultural History Of The Upper Peninsula Pasty

Roy Narhi - The History And Regional Traditions Of The Upper Peninsula Pasty

Recent Topics

History, Michigan History, Great Lakes, Regional Food, Geology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

On Hand

Your Stories: The sound behind Detroit techno's underground parties

October 09, 2026

Sound engineer Mike Fotias recalls his first underground techno party, Detroit's growing warehouse rave scene, and the evolution of its sound.Want to submit a question to On Hand? Do it here: Online Submission Form Call us: 734-764-7840 Email us: onhand@michiganpublic.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What shaped the sound of Detroit techno?

October 02, 2026

Detroit created the musical genre of techno in the early 1980s. It's not the first musical innovation to come out of the city; it enjoys part of a rich musical heritage from Detroit. So how did the history of artistry help inform the birth of techno? And how did Detroit's electronic music influence the world? This episode was produced by Sam Beaubien. GUEST ON THIS EPISODE: Carl Craig, Detroit musician and techno pioneer Want to submit a question to On Hand? Do it here: ...

Your Stories: A Keweenaw earsicle

September 25, 2026

In the last episode, we dug into the fiery foundation of the Keweenaw Peninsula. That’s right, some of Copper Country’s most beloved landscapes–and Lake Superior itself–were shaped by a 1.1 billion year old rift volcano. And On Hand listener Kate Lynnes' love of the Keweenaw runs almost as deep as that rift volcano. GUEST: Kate Lynnes from Muskegon Want to submit a question to On Hand? Do it here: Online Submission Form Call us: 734-764-7840 Email ...

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