May 8 ~ DETROIT GOLF CLUB
May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis Tournament Director for 2026 Rocket Classic discusses the first wave of golfers that have been announced.
May 8, 2026 ~ Doug Buser, VP Sports and Entertainment at Rocket joins Paul W. Smith.
MAY 7 ~ U OF M’s MATTHAEI BOTANICAL GARDENS PODCASTS:
May 7, 2026 ~ Chad Wiebesick, Director of Media Relations at Destination Ann Arbor discusses National Travel and Tourism Week.
May 7, 2026 ~ Katie Scott, Washtenaw County Commissioner District 9 discusses Washtenaw County’s 200th Anniversary.
May 7, 2026 ~ Dave Cicotte, Marketing and Events at Michigan Brewers Guild discusses this summer’s beer festival.
May 7, 2026 ~ Executive Chef Joe VanWagner discusses Ann Arbor’s dining scene.
May 7, 2026 ~ Anthony Kolenic, Director of the U-M’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum joins Paul W. Smith.
MAY 6 ~ MIDLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS PODCASTS
May 6, 2026 ~ Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Sales at the Midland Center for the Arts Joshua Holliday joins Paul W. Smith.
May 6, 2026 ~ Executive Director at Dow Gardens Elizabeth Lumbert joins Paul W. Smith.
May 6, 2026 ~ Conservation and Education Manager at the Saginaw Children’s Zoo Sarah Shuler joins Paul W. Smith.
May 6, 2026 ~ Manager of Bay City Boat Lines William Pavlov joins Paul W. Smith.
May 6, 2026 ~ Assistant Director of Hotel Operations at The Mill at Zehnder’s Park in Frankenmuth Nicki Bailey joins Paul W. Smith.
May 6, 2026 ~ Director of PR and Leisure Tourism at Go Great Lakes Bay Kayla Pionk joins Paul W. Smith.
MAY 5 ~ HERITAGE MUSEUM OF NEWAYGO COUNTY PODCASTS:
May 5, 2026 ~ Area Manager of Newaygo County Kelly Wawsczyk joins Paul W. Smith.
May 5, 2026 ~ Economic Development Director of Newaygo County Economic Development Partnership Mark Kraus joins Paul W. Smith.
May 5, 2026 ~ President of ITC Michigan Chuck Marshall discusses energy infrastructure with Paul W. Smith.
May 5, 2026 ~ Director of Community Investment for the Fremont Area Community Foundation Jenna Smalligan joins Paul W. Smith.
May 5, 2026 ~ Executive Director of The Heritage Museum of Newaygo County Steve Radke joins Paul W. Smith.
MAY 4 ~ GRAND HOTEL PODCASTS:
May 4, 2026 ~ Elizabeth Schweitzer, Master Sommelier Mackinac Grand Hotel discusses Cork & Fork annual event, this year’s theme, and what’s new in wine for the season.
May 4, 2026 ~ Resident Historian at the Mackinac Grand Hotel Bob Tagatz discusses the “Moments in Time” movie memorabilia space, and the refreshed Garden Terrace historical displays.
May 4, 2026 ~ Director of Golf at the Mackinac Grand Hotel Grant DeMoss discusses 125 years of golf and the introduction of Grand American Evenings.
May 4, 2026 ~ VP of Operations at the Mackinac Grand Hotel Jeff Hess discusses new partnerships for 2026.
May 4, 2026 ~ VP of Retail at the Mackinac Grand Hotel James Guarnaccia talks about what’s new in retail.
May 4, 2026 ~ President of the Mackinac Grand Hotel David Jurcak discusses winter redesigns and restorations, along with updates on the ongoing façade project and other key property enhancements at Grand Hotel.
May 4, 2026 ~ President of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry Chris Shepler looks ahead to 2026.











