More Than Corn
Home of Extreme Midwestern Appreciation
Frankly, the narrative is boring--
"Why would anybody live in the Midwest? It's flat, boring, and nothing but cornfields."--a cliche that, in 2021, officially became the catalyst for More Than Corn.
Tired of the same old tune, we've set out to show that the Midwest is not as bad as some people might think. Yes, there's corn (and a ton of other agriculture, too--you're welcome).
Each week we go into, and beyond, the cornfields to bring you conversations from the best parts of the Midwestern "flyover states."
Episodes
49 episodes
Cornfields & Comebacks: Midwestern Trash Talk Unleashed
This week we've got some state vs. state jabs and insults that explain a little bit about what drives some Midwestern state rivalries. It's powerful stuff!#StatePride #MidwestProblems #MidwestLife #MoreThanCornPodcast #OhioAlwaysWins
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Episode 82
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38:03
Juncta Juvant: Why FCC Fans are U.S. Soccer’s Best
It's been talked about quite a bit, but the answer always seems to be very general--what makes FC Cincinnati soccer fans so passionate about their team? What makes them the BEST fans in the country? We think we've figured it out.#SoccerF...
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Episode 81
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59:58
Why Midwesterners Sound Like That: Midwestern Accents
You betcha, we're talking accents! This episode celebrates the quirky charm and surprising variety of Midwestern speech. From the gentle drawl of Missouri to the distinctive accents in places like Cleveland and Detroit, we break down what makes...
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Episode 80
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55:49
Cicada-ggedon 2025: Surviving the Brood in Southern Ohio
After 17 years underground, the Brood XIV cicadas are emerging across Southern Ohio, bringing their unique brand of buzzing and chaos. This week we're uncovering the quirky science and surprising impact of this massive cicada e...
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Episode 79
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29:35
Indy 500 Schemes: Picking Our Favorite Drivers Ahead of Race Day
From pole position to qualifying controversies to picking our favorite drivers, we're going full throttle on our pre-500 episode.#RacePredictions #Indy500 #RaceWeekend #DriverPicks #Midwest #HoosierState #MoreThanCornPodcast
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Episode 78
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1:02:26
Midwestern Maverick: Eddie Rickenbacker
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker's life is what any good action/adventure story hopes to be. The difference is that it was all very real for Rickenbacker. With no more than a 7th grade education, Rickenbacker led an amazing life in automotive enginee...
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Episode 77
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1:18:47
Indy 500 Innovations: The Surprising Origins of Your Car's Technology
Think the Indianapolis 500 is just a race? Think again! This week we explore the remarkable technological advancements born from the intense competition of Indy race cars that have had a profound impact on the design and functionality of passen...
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Episode 76
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49:10
Life Between the Coasts: A Midwestern State of Mind
There's a lot going on this week--Indy 500 Test Week, racing toward graduation, and surviving the windiest spring in decades. But this week, we're taking on this notion of being "flyover states" and everything that comes with it.#flyover...
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Episode 75
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18:19
Ope!--TAKE TWO--The Midwestern Charm in Our Favorite Comic Strips
**After discovering very strange and bad editing we went back to fix the problem. This edit should be better. Thanks for hanging in here with us. We hope you enjoy the episode. This week we're taking a look at some of our f...
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Episode 74
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58:30
Porch Sittin' and Sky Watchin': It's Tornado Season
Some say "impending doom; we say "time for the show." Don't run to the basement or inner most part of your dwelling just yet. It's time to set up the lawn chairs and crack open a soda/pop (see what we did there). We're talking about, quite poss...
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Episode 73
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50:58
Sunshine State to Sweet Sixteen: We're Back!
We took a break and traded our late-winter Midwestern weather for sunshine, alligators, and snook. But we're back. This week we've got the good, the wild, and the weird from our times in the Sunshine State. We'll also catch up on our March Madn...
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Episode 72
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48:58
Hoosier Hysteria: Indiana is the Heart of Basketball
While other states may claim basketball prominence, Indiana's deep-rooted culture, "Hoosier Hysteria," and legendary high school and college tournaments solidify its position as the true epicenter of American basketball. Discover why Indiana's ...
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Episode 71
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43:20
Buckeyes and Cornhuskers: Unearthing the Quirky Sides of Ohio & Nebraska
Get ready for a hilarious exploration of Ohio and Nebraska's statehood, filled with interesting history, fun trivia, and the most ridiculous laws these states have to offer. **Correction: Ohio became a state in 1803, not 1804.#buckeyes #...
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Episode 70
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49:44
Hot Dogs! Peanuts! Popcorn!--The Harry Stevens Legacy
Ever wonder why hot dogs and baseball go together like, well, mustard and relish? We trace the delicious history of stadium snacks back to one man: Harry M. Stevens. This week, we bite into the story of how he turned a simple sausage into a gam...
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Episode 69
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50:22
The Lake Erie Monster: Nessie's Way Cooler Cousin
We did all that work on cryptids from around the Midwest and missed one of the biggest--figuratively and literally. This week we're learning all we can about the Lake Erie Monster. #LakeErie #Bessie #LakeErieMonster #MonsterSightings #Podcast #...
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Episode 68
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46:12
Rooted in the Heartland: The Best Things About Growing Up Midwestern
Does it get any better than growing up in the Midwest? Some say, yes; some say, no. But since we grew up in the Midwest we're pretty biased. So, we're breaking it down and sharing some of our favorite things about growing up in the Midwest.
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Episode 67
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47:22
The Mystery of the Ways: Cincinnati-Style Chili
Cincinnati-style chili is not chili; it's a way of life. Join us as we unravel the enigma of this spicy spaghetti, chili, and cheese creation as well as why it's so passionately loved and, equally, passionately hated. We'll also give you the do...
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Episode 66
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44:02
River Ramblings & Reel Talk
This week we're giving our review of the first major winter storm to hit our area. Also, Jack headed back to Cleveland with friends in pursuit of more Steelhead Trout--did everyone survive without getting frostbite?
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Episode 65
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50:53
Happy Midwestern New Year
What do we do for New Year's? Well, we're gonna tell you. We'll also share our New Year's resolutions and a look back at our favorite episodes from 2024.
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Episode 64
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19:15
Merry Christmas from the Midwest
Merry Christmas from all of us at More Than Corn! This week we're sharing some of our Midwestern Christmas traditions as well as some of our Christmas favorites. We hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful holiday season!
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Episode 63
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44:10
Cookie Culture: A Midwestern Holiday Tradition
Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the house? Join us as we celebrate the region's favorite flavors and the cozy comforting side of the Midwest, one cookie at a time.
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Episode 62
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21:27
Midwestern Thanksgiving: Great Food & the Need for a Nap
There are a lot of opinions out there on what makes "the ultimate" Midwestern Thanksgiving menu--we're breaking that down as well as testing our Thanksgiving trivia knowledge.
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Episode 61
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28:48
How to Positively Identify a Midwesterner
It isn't just our unique charm and hospitality that sets up apart in this vast and wonderful country. We say "ope" and debate soda vs. pop, but there are so many more signs that you very well may be talking to a native Midwesterner.
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Episode 60
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58:59
The Captain Bailey House and Hollenberg Station
We are continuing our ghostly tour of the Midwest. This week, we try to find out what really happened at the Captain Bailey House in Brownville, Nebraska, that left the spirits uneasy. Then, we explore Hollenberg Station, near Hanover, Kansas, ...
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Episode 59
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47:07