Where They Stood
A podcast dedicated to Michigan history and morbidly amazing stories buried deep (and not so deep) in our family trees.
Podcasting since 2023 • 31 episodes
Where They Stood
Latest Episodes
30: Buddy, Ritchie, and the Big Bopper (Part 2)--The Stars Fell
A three part series about Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and JP Richardson, the Big Bopper. This episode discusses the horrendous conditions the musicians traveled in and under as part of the Winter Dance Party tour, the concert on Feb. 2, 1959 a...
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Episode 30
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29: Buddy, Ritchie, and the Big Bopper (Part 1)--The Stars Rise
A three part series on Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and JP Richardson, the Big Bopper. This episode introduces these young men and what led to their fateful decision to tour with the Winter Dance Party. Cover art used with permissio...
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Episode 30
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28: The Droletts: A Life of Service
Dr. Fred Drolett was a well known Lansing, MI doctor who delivered over 6,400 babies during his years of service. This man inspired his descendants to also live in a way that helps, saves, and nurtures others. In this episode you will learn mor...
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Episode 3
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27: The Corrs part 2: The Offspring
Bernard and Rebecca Corr had many children. Meet their offspring: Ella, Frank, Tess, John, Lou, Bill, Earl, and Bridgie. These siblings not only shared parents and memories, they helped each other throughout life, even naming their offspring af...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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26: The Corrs part 1: Patrick and Bridget, Rebecca and Bernie
The Corr line started in Ireland, grew in Ann Arbor, MI, and rooted itself in Lansing, MI. This family's story includes a murder, a disappearance, and wanderlust. Join me and a special Corr guest...or two...or three to discuss this family's uni...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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