15 Best Great Lakes Podcasts (Region in North America)

1. SilviCast

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SilviCast is a podcast devoted to silviculture: the science, practice, and art of forestry. We explore current topics in forest management, highlight innovative practices, and interview practitioners and researchers aiming to solve challenges facing today's managers. The show is tailored for foresters and other land managers, whether it's listening at the office or in the truck on the way to the field. SilviCast is hosted by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources silviculturists Greg Edge and Brad Hutnik and produced by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Wisconsin Forestry Center .MORE Category Forestry Ecosystem, Forest Management, Biodiversity
Hosts Greg Edge, Brad Hutnik
Producer/Network Wisconsin Forestry Center and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Email ****@wisconsin.gov
Location Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 35Facebook 73.2KTwitter 6.8KInstagram 20.9K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Teach Me About the Great Lakes

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A monthly podcast in which Stuart Carlton (a native New Orleanian) asks smart people to teach him about the Great Lakes. Co-hosted by the awesome staff at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant.
Category Environment, Geography, Ecology
Host Stuart Carlton
Producer/Network Stuart Carlton | Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
Email ****@purdue.edu
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 29Facebook 2.6KTwitter 4.7KInstagram 1.5K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Dune Hippie

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Website Apple Spotify
A podcast bringing you the dopest guests Michigan has to offer. From the studio in west, MI hosted by Mr.Clean
Host Nathan McLean
Producer/Network Nathan McLean
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 89 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Horsepower Happenings

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Website Apple Spotify
Horsepower Happenings is the Great Lakes' Short Track Racing Authority. Former racers and current industry professionals, Zach Hiser and Rich Frantz lead the way in coverage of short track racing in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and the rest of the Midwest. Horsepower Happenings is the #1 Provider for Michigan Dirt Late Model and Sprint Car Coverage. Stay informed on some of the region's biggest events with Race Day Previews, Event Updates, and more on Facebook and Twitter...MORE Category Auto Racing, Industry Insights, Racer Interviews
Producer/Network Horsepower Happenings
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 11KTwitter 377Instagram 555 Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

5. The Fish Dish

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For the latest 'dish' about Great Lakes fish, you'll want to listen to 'The Fish Dish.' The podcast, co-hosted by longtime coworkers and friends Sharon Moen and Marie Zhuikov, introduces you to the people behind Wisconsin's fishing and aquaculture industries. Each episode includes a 'Fish-o-licious' section where Moen and Zhuikov cook a new fish recipe.MORE Category Eco-Conscious Initiatives, Sustainable Fish Farming, Fishing Traditions
Hosts Sharon Moen, Marie Zhuikov
Producer/Network University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute
Email ****@seagrant.wisc.edu
Location Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Estimated listeners
Facebook 3KTwitter 5.1K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. The Lakescape Photography Podcast

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Join Nicholas Albert as he explores the art, craft, and science of landscape photography in the Great Lakes. Through personal accounts and engaging discussions with fellow photographers, discover the unique beauty of the region's landscapes, hikes, and wilderness areas.MORE Category Landscape Photography, Travel Experiences, Technology in Photography
Host Nicholas Albert
Producer/Network Nicholas Albert
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Michigan, United States
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. More than Dahmer

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Apple
A Podcast focusing on the nightmare that is the Great Lakes region and the heinous but little known murders that happen here. This is anything but Midwest nice.
Category True Crime, Regional History, Cultural Analysis
Producer/Network More than Dahmer
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 81 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The Environment Report

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Website Apple YouTube
The Environment Report, hosted by Lester Graham and other Michigan Public reporters, explores the relationship between the natural world and the everyday lives of people in Michigan.
Category Environmental Issues, Water Resource Management, Ecosystem Conservation
Host Lester Graham
Producer/Network Lester Graham
Email ****@michiganradio.org
Location Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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Facebook 2.7KTwitter 10.4K Get Email Contact

9. The Great Lakes Experience

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Come experience the Great Lakes with us! We're going to be talking hunting, fishing and everything in between! Collin and Hunter have a huge passion for the outdoors and want to share it with everyone. Join us as we embark on everything outdoors in the Great Lakes Region!MORE Category Outdoors, Hunting, Fishing
Hosts Hunter Jordan, Collin Blalock
Producer/Network Great Lakes Experience, LLC
Email ****@outlook.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Con-cast

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Website Apple Spotify
Plastic pollution and how it affects the Great Lakes wildlife
Category Environmental Awareness, Ecosystem Impact, Conservation and Sustainability
Host Connor Morency
Producer/Network Connor Morency
Estimated listeners
Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Since Apr 2021 Get Email Contact

11. MSU Hop Podcast

Latest Episode
Spotify
Join Michigan State University Extension for discussions about the remerging hop industry in the Great Lakes Region.
Category Agriculture, Industry, Regional Development
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Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Women Who Lead

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Website Apple Spotify
760 WJR's 'Women Who Lead' spotlights female leaders from throughout the Great Lakes region who are influencing our communities in positive ways. Join your hosts Ann Thomas and Luanne Thomas Ewald for inspiring stories of women from all backgrounds and fields … business leaders, small business owners, community organizers, civil servants, volunteers, and more. Learn how these women are leaning in and pushing the world forward with their positive contributions!MORE Category Leadership, Community Impact, Female Empowerment
Hosts Ann Thomas, Luanne Thomas Ewald
Producer/Network Cumulus Media Detroit, WJR
Email ****@cumulus.com
Estimated listeners
Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. To The Buzzer Podcast

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Website Apple Spotify
Sports talk show covering the local sports in the Great Lakes region.
Category Sports, Local News, Community
Producer/Network To The Buzzer Podcast
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Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Unsalted Water

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Website Apple Spotify
This podcast is about what it's like in growing up next to the Great Lakes
Category Geography, Culture, Nature
Producer/Network 44timkessler
Estimated listeners
Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact