MI PEOPLE
MI PEOPLE is a laid-back podcast about the people doing cool things in Michigan—from business owners and Artists to local characters you just need to meet. Hosted by Mike Lamentola of Michigan Media House, it’s part conversation, part inspiration, and never boring. No forced hustle talk. No awkward small talk. Just real chats with real people doing real things around here.
Podcasting since 2025 • 14 episodes
MI PEOPLE
Latest Episodes
#014 | Travis Terns, Restaurant Manager and Thinker – Ann Arbor, MI
Travis Terns joins the MI PEOPLE Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation that blends philosophy, personal experience, and grounded Midwest perspective. Based in Ypsilanti and managing a restaurant in Ann Arbor, this episode moves beyond surface...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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2:27:31
#013 | Tony Lamentola, Cousin – Belleville, MI
Tony Lamentola joins Mike for the first episode of 2026, marking exactly one year since his last appearance on the MI People Podcast.Origin Story / BackstoryTony and Mike share a long history of podcasting together, a bond rooted in...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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2:20:34
#012 | Aaron Cole, App Developer & Entrepreneur – Grass Lake, MI
Aaron Cole is an entrepreneur and app developer from Grass Lake, Michigan. He recently launched "Together," a hyper-local gig economy app that connects neighbors with neighbors for tasks and services.Aaron's journey began during a two-mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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21:40
#011 | Chuck and Brenda Marshall with Life in Michigan
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 11 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️ This week, Mike sits down with Chuck and Brenda Marshall—retired U of M pros turned creators of Life in Michigan, a blog-turned-local institution highlighting Michigan’s be...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:56:14
#010 | Andy Beningo Michigan Comedian
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 10 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️ This week, Mike catches up with Michigan comedian Andy Beningo, a seasoned stand-up with over 3,500 performances under his belt—including cruise ships, theaters, and appear...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:12:10