MI PEOPLE
MI PEOPLE is a laid-back podcast about the people doing cool things in Michigan—from business owners and community builders 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.
Episodes
11 episodes
MIPPL #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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Episode 11
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1:56:14
MIPPL #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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Episode 10
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1:12:10
MIPPL #009 | Stelios Stylianou founder of the Down River News Network
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 9 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️ This week, Mike catches up with Stelios Stylianou, founder of the Down River News Network. Stelios shares how his passion for filmmaking, music, and community storytelling led him to...
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Episode 9
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1:59:37
MIPPL EP#008 | Eze Enriquez Owner of Eze Creative - Saline, MI
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 8 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️In this episode, Mike sits down with Eze Enriquez—creative entrepreneur, visual storyteller, and founder of Eze Creative. Eze shares his journey from early creative endeavors to establ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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2:51:39
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MIPPL #007 | Brent Wyant Realtor Grass Lake, MI
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 7 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️In this episode, Mike sits down with Blake Wyant, a Grass Lake local, real estate dynamo, and former restaurant industry veteran. Blake shares his fascinating journey—from flipping burg...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:31:12
MIPPL #006 | Marla Moore Owner of The Ann Arbor Music Academy in Ann Arbor, MI
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 6 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️This episode is extra special because Mike sits down with Marla Moore, the owner of Ann Arbor Music Academy—and also his amazingly talented wife. Marla share...
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Episode 6
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1:32:30
MIPPL #005 | Weston Barnes Founder of MR. MOCKS Hammocks in Chelsea, MI
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 5 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️In this episode, Mike sits down with Weston Barnes, owner of Mr. MOCKS, a Michigan-based company making high-quality hammocks, bug nets, and outdoor gear. Weston shares th...
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1:09:16
MI PEOPE EP#004 | Chad Houghton Owner of UGQ Outdoor in Jackson, MI
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 4 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️This week, Mike sits down with Chad Houghton, owner of UGQ Outdoor, a Jackson, Michigan-based company crafting some of the best outdoor gear on the market. From backpacker...
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Episode 4
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1:28:43
MIPPL #003 | Steve Caro Owner of Great Lakes Yurt Co in Grass Lake Michigan
In this episode, Mike sits down with Steve Caro, the owner of Great Lakes Yurt Co., a Grass Lake-based business crafting and shipping handcrafted yurts across the country. Steve shares how a simple carpentry project turned into a ...
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Episode 3
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1:20:17
MIPPL #002 | Clint Laster Owner of Flawless Auto Finish in Livonia Michigan
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 2 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️This week, Mike catches up with Clint Laster, owner of Flawless Auto Finish in Livonia, Michigan. From his early days in the auto body industry to becoming a business owner and fitn...
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Episode 2
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1:21:13
MIPPL #001 | Tony Lamentola from Taylor, MI: AI, UFOs, and Why Relationships Still Matter
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 1 of the MI PEOPLE Podcast! 🎙️We’re kicking things off with a bang as Mike sits down with his cousin and creative soulmate, Tony Lamentola from Taylor, Michigan. From playing in bands to creating comic books and...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:29:21