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THE mostly TRAVERSE CITY
Welcome to The (mostly) Traverse City Podcast!
Get ready to meet the dreamers, doers, and difference-makers who make Traverse City (and its surrounding magic) so unforgettable. Each episode invites you into casual, heartwarming, and engaging conversations with the fascinating people who live, love, and thrive in this little slice of Northern Michigan paradise.
We’ll explore what brought them here, what keeps them inspired, and the everyday joys that make life in TC so vibrant. Whether it’s the perfect day by the bay, hidden foodie gems, or a sunrise hike that changes everything—you’ll find ideas, stories, and local love that will make you want to plan your next adventure (or move here ASAP).
It’s lighthearted, genuine, and a celebration of community, connection, and the beautiful place we call home.
THE mostly TRAVERSE CITY
Ask Better Questions: How One Guy Learned Traverse City- Peter Payette
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If you’re new to Traverse City and wondering how to actually get to know people—not just their names, but their stories—this episode is for you.
This conversation features someone who quite literally made a career out of listening. After finding his way north, he didn’t start by trying to fit in or stand out. Instead, he asked questions. Lots of them. The kind that invite people to talk, to share, and to feel seen. Along the way, he uncovered a simple but powerful strategy for building real connections in a new place—one that anyone can use.
His work has taken him deep into Northern Michigan’s culture, from overlooked native fish to failed shipwreck hunts, from classrooms to concert halls, and into living rooms across the region through radio. But at its heart, this is a story about curiosity, community, and the underrated power of paying attention.
Listen closely—you might just learn how to belong a little faster.
payettepc@interlochen.org
Interlochenpublicradio.org
