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 "The West Michigan Weekend Podcast with Phil Tower is a production of WOOD Radio and iHeartRadio in West Michigan.

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  • Shipwreck, Storm, and Legacy: Author John U. Bacon on "The Gales of November” (10-19-25)

    Shipwreck, Storm, and Legacy: Author John U. Bacon on "The Gales of November” (10-19-25)
    Oct 19 2025
    In this episode, host Phil Tower welcomes New York Times best-selling author, radio host, frequent national commentator, and public speaker, John U. Bacon.

    Tower spoke with John U. Bacon about his new book, “THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald.”

    In The Gales of November, John U. Bacon delivers the definitive account of the disaster. Drawing on more than 100 interviews with families, friends, and former crewmates.

    In the book, Bacon also explores Great Lakes shipping’s critical economic role, the sailors’ uncommon lives, the sinking’s likely causes, and the heartbreak left behind—“the wives, the sons, and the daughters,” as Gordon Lightfoot sang. Bacon spent 3 ½ years researching the story, talking with Family members of those lost in the wreck, and hearing firsthand stories that have never been told before. We unpack that in our conversation with him in this segment.

    Get John U. Bacon’s New Book: “THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald.”

    John U. Bacon Online

    See John U. Bacon speaking at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids on November 4th at 6:30 pm.


    On November 6th, John U. Bacon will be the featured speaker & author at The National Writers Series in Traverse City, Michigan, at The City Opera House at 7:00 pm.
    Get tickets here.
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    15 Min.
  • Celebrating Universal Design And Accessibility For All With Disability Advocates of Kent County (10-19-25)

    Celebrating Universal Design And Accessibility For All With Disability Advocates of Kent County (10-19-25)
    Oct 19 2025
    In this episode, host Phil Tower talks with Dave Bulkowski, JD, Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County.

    Dave spoke with us about the annual “Invest In Ability” Event & Dinner on Thursday, November 6, at the Beautiful new Silva, in downtown Grand Rapids.
    Invest in Ability celebrates the accomplishments of community members, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and staff who are the key holders to unlocking opportunities, opening doors, and removing barriers.

    Each year, Disability Advocates highlights major milestones and achievements that define our work to accomplish independence and empower people with disabilities.

    This year’s event will honor Ferris State University’s Kendall College of Art and Design.

    This year’s theme, “The Art & Design of Inclusion: Creating a Barrier-Free Community,” highlights the powerful role that thoughtful design and creativity play in making our world more accessible and welcoming to everyone.


    Online: Disability Advocates of Kent County

    Get tickets for the Invest In Ability event.
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    14 Min.
  • Autumn Awaits: Exploring Michigan’s Best Fall Destinations with Pure Michigan's Nick Nerbonne (10-12-25)

    Autumn Awaits: Exploring Michigan’s Best Fall Destinations with Pure Michigan's Nick Nerbonne (10-12-25)
    Oct 15 2025
    In this episode host Phil Tower welcomes Nick Nerbonne, the Media & Digital Director for Travel Michigan.

    Autumn in the mitten state, means Michigan’s 19 million acres of forests begin their transition from the greens of summer to a diverse palette of multiple shades of reds, oranges and yellows of fall,

    Nick noted that Michigan is a global destination for tourism year-round and that multiple Michigan destinations, from SE Michigan to the Upper Peninsula, continue to receive national accolades for fall color viewing and fall travel experiences
    Mackinac Island and the U.P. both recently ranked No. 1 in a national readers poll for fall travel destinations

    Michigan residents can receive updates on where the fall colors are peaking and learn about fall events and activities in destinations across the state by signing up for the weekly Pure Michigan Fall Color Report Newsletter at michigan.org/enews

    **Follow the Fall Foliage Track the progress of the fall foliage with an interactive Fall Color Map
    https://www.michigan.org/fallcolormap

    Get updates on where the fall colors are peaking and learn about fall events and activities iacross the state by signing up for the weekly Pure Michigan Fall Color Report eNewsletter.


    Fall travel adventures/roadtrip ideas:
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    Agritourism - cider mills, corn mazes, pumpkin patches.
    Culinary – farm to table dining, wine tasting, and seasonal menus.
    Outdoor adventures – hiking, biking, and unique fall attractions.

    **Five Michigan fall color tour drives-
    • 1. M-22: This iconic route runs from Manistee to Glen Arbor, offering views of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, vineyards, and breweries.
    • 2. M-119 Tunnel of Trees: From Harbor Springs to Cross Village, this winding road creates a beautiful tunnel effect with its surrounding trees, providing an immersive fall experience.
    • 3. River Road National Scenic Byway: Follow this byway along the Au Sable River from Oscoda into the Huron-Manistee National Forest for a tranquil drive through vibrant fall foliage.
    • 4. Brockway Mountain Drive: Located in Keweenaw County on the Keweenaw Peninsula, this drive offers stunning panoramic views from the top of Brockway Mountain.
    • 5. Blue Star Memorial Highway: This stretch of highway along Lake Michigan, from Van Buren to M-63, provides beautiful lakeside colors with a charming West Michigan backdrop.
    • Bonus Trip: Thumb Lake Road . Where? Charlevoix County, just east of BOYNE Falls, Michigan.

    Nick raved about Jacob’s Farm Corn Maze just outside Traverse City. This year’s 10-acre maze takes its inspiration from the iconic Grateful Dead and the region’s world renowned cherry heritage, creating an unforgettable autumn adventure.



    Topics Discussed: autumn tourism, Michigan color tours, culinary tourism, agritourism, economic impact of tourism for Michigan, Michigan trails and bike paths, and accessible travel in Michigan.
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    14 Min.
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