On Hand

On Hand

Michigan Public

Ever wondered why we call ourselves “Michiganders”? Or why we say “pop” instead of “soda”? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That’s why we’re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.

To share a story or submit your questions, head to michiganpublic.org/onhand

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganpublic.org/podfund

Radio: Michigan Public WUOM / WVGR / WFUM / WLNZ / WRSX

Categories: News & Politics

Listen to the last episode:

One of the reasons the word "Kalamazoo" shows up in so many lyrics is because it's just a fun word to say. Rapper Jamall Bufford writes a freestyle around "Kalamazoo" and talks about creative writing in music.

GUEST: Jamall Bufford, rapper and lyricist

Want to submit a question to On Hand? Do it here:

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganpublic.org/podfund

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Previous episodes

  • 1752 - Your Stories: What rhymes with "Kalamazoo"? 
    Thu, 04 Dec 2025
  • 1751 - Why is "Kalamazoo" in so many songs? 
    Fri, 28 Nov 2025
  • 1750 - Your Stories: Meeting Bo and Woody 
    Fri, 21 Nov 2025
  • 1749 - Why are Michigan and Ohio State football rivals? 
    Fri, 14 Nov 2025
  • 1748 - Your Stories: A Glen Arbor Ghost 
    Thu, 06 Nov 2025
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