Listen to Our Playlist Inspired by: Michigan

Join Rick K. Jones as he journeys through Michigan's rich history and vibrant food scene, exploring everything from its Native American roots to its iconic automotive industry and unique local cuisines. Discover the stories behind famous dishes, legendary musicians, and cultural landmarks that define Michigan today. 

Main Topics Covered:
The Native American and French fur trading history shaping Michigan's early development
The impact of the Erie Canal on Michigan’s growth and settlement patterns
Michigan’s diverse food culture: Coney dogs, Detroit-style pizza, Middle Eastern cuisine, and iconic desserts like Mackinac fudge
The evolution of Michigan’s music scene with legends like Bob Seger and Smokey Robinson
Notable landmarks and cultural icons, including the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and local festivals

 
Motown Records
Zenders of Frankenmuth
Zingerman's Deli
Hudsonville Ice Cream
Vernors Ginger Ale
Michigan Cherry Festival

 

 

Listen to Our Playlist Inspired by: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7IcklxCydiM689gBo8IoUt?si=QAhN37gRSwmuTcXYp_BwsA">Michigan</a>
Join Rick K. Jones as he journeys through Michigan's rich history and vibrant food scene, exploring everything from its Native American roots to its iconic automotive industry and unique local cuisines. Discover the stories behind famous dishes, legendary musicians, and cultural landmarks that define Michigan today.&nbsp;
Main Topics Covered:
<ul>
<li>The Native American and French fur trading history shaping Michigan's early development</li>
<li>The impact of the Erie Canal on Michigan&rsquo;s growth and settlement patterns</li>
<li>Michigan&rsquo;s diverse food culture: Coney dogs, Detroit-style pizza, Middle Eastern cuisine, and iconic desserts like Mackinac fudge</li>
<li>The evolution of Michigan&rsquo;s music scene with legends like Bob Seger and Smokey Robinson</li>
<li>Notable landmarks and cultural icons, including the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and local festivals</li>
</ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.motownrecords.com/">Motown Records</a></li>
<li><a href="https://zenders.com/">Zenders of Frankenmuth</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zingermans.com/">Zingerman's Deli</a></li>
<li><a href="https://hudsonville.com/">Hudsonville Ice Cream</a></li>
<li><a href="https://vernors.com/">Vernors Ginger Ale</a></li>
<li><a href="https://michigancherryfestival.com/">Michigan Cherry Festival</a></li>
</ul>
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UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA

Welcome to iHeart’s UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA new podcast series. This is part of iHeart’s comprehensive celebration of America’s 250th birthday all year long in 2026 .

For over 400 years, people from all over the world have crossed the ocean and entered the United States through the New York harbor and other Gateway harbors seeking a new life in America.

These people arrived not only with their hopes and dreams, but also with their culinary cuisines, customs, preferences, and talents.

These varied culinary traditions have created our own unique American cuisine with a blend of foods from around the Globe.

iHeart is proud to bring you this series of the best-of-the-best food dishes across America.

For this series and special event, we are visiting each of the 50 states to find one unique dish that best showcases the culinary history of that state. And to find one special restaurant to prepare this dish.

We will also showcase three additional restaurants from each state for wonderful culinary road trips.

These stories will be shared via both video and audio podcasts each week and a special video vignette distributed on iHeart’s You Tube page.

Additionally, each weekly podcast will include a musical playlist of songs from or about that state because like food, music has played such a great role in telling the story of the history of the United States.

It’s UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA exclusively from iHeart.

UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA
Welcome to iHeart&rsquo;s UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA new podcast series. This is part of iHeart&rsquo;s comprehensive celebration of America&rsquo;s 250th birthday all year long in 2026 .
For over 400 years, people from all over the world have crossed the ocean and entered the United States through the New York harbor and other Gateway harbors seeking a new life in America.
These people arrived not only with their hopes and dreams, but also with their culinary cuisines, customs, preferences, and talents.
These varied culinary traditions have created our own unique American cuisine with a blend of foods from around the Globe.
iHeart is proud to bring you this series of the best-of-the-best food dishes across America.
For this series and special event, we are visiting each of the 50 states to find one unique dish that best showcases the culinary history of that state. And to find one special restaurant to prepare this dish.
We will also showcase three additional restaurants from each state for wonderful culinary road trips.
These stories will be shared via both video and audio podcasts each week and a special video vignette distributed on iHeart&rsquo;s You Tube page.
Additionally, each weekly podcast will include a musical playlist of songs from or about that state because like food, music has played such a great role in telling the story of the history of the United States.
It&rsquo;s UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA exclusively from iHeart.

United Tastes of America

Episode 26: Michigan

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