Under the Radar Michigan
Under the Radar Michigan

Under the Radar Michigan

2010 15 Seasons 211 Episodes ⭐ 10.0 Documentary Talk

Explore the best of Michigan - from restaurants and museums to cool businesses and neighborhoods - and discover its unique people, places, and things.

Explore the best of Michigan - from restaurants and museums to cool businesses and neighborhoods - and discover its unique people, places, and things.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

"Take Me to the Pilot" - Kalamazoo, Detroit, Royal Oak

Royal Oak, Detroit, Kalamazoo: In the first episode of "Under the Radar - Michigan", Tom shares the mind-blowing aviatio

EP 2

"Piece of Cake, er Strudel" - Grand Rapids, Cadillac, Port Huron

Grand Rapids, Cadillac, Port Huron: Episode 102 of “Under the Radar Michigan,” is loaded with good food, phenomenal

EP 3

"My Guitar is Worth $12.50" - Detroit, Lansing, Battle Creek

Detroit, Lansing, Battle Creek: In the third episode of “Under The Radar - Michigan”, host Tom Daldin asks viewers t

EP 4

“Does it or Does it NOT?” - Marquette, Alpena

Marquette, Alpena: Marquette Where a Beautiful Waterfront, a Great Meal, and Quirky Creativity Meet Host Tom Daldin, of

EP 5

"Shut Your Pie Hole" - Traverse City, Port Austin

Traverse City, Port Austin: Traverse City: Where High Class Spirits Meet a Small-Town Vibe Host Tom Daldin ventures to b

EP 6

"Never Leave a Man Behind" - Sault Ste. Marie, Cheboygan

Cheboygan, Sault Ste. Marie: Sault Saint Marie & Cheboygan Home to Breathtaking Waterways and Rich History FIRST STOP, S

EP 7

"Good Enough for Bo" - Munising, Ann Arbor

Munising, Ann Arbor: FIRST STOP, MUNISING: Under The Radar Michigan travels to the best kept secret in the upper peninsu

EP 8

"A Tale of Two Tawas" - Tawas, Monroe

Monroe, Tawas: FIRST STOP, TEWAS CITY and EAST TAWAS: This episode has everything from culture and kites, to food and a

EP 9

"Light the Town!" - Boyne City, Rochester

Boyne City, Rochester: FIRST STOP, BOYNE CITY: You've heard the expression "art imitates life, well, in this episode, yo

EP 10

"Farewell to Arms" - Detroit, Petoskey

Detroit, Petoskey: DETROIT: This week Under The Radar Michigan goes back to the Motor City to find out how The Sphinx Or

EP 11

"Mike... You Still With Us?" - Hamtramck, Frankenmuth

Hamtramck, Frankenmuth: On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, Tom takes viewers on a trip to Disneyland … but t

EP 12

"One Block South of the Blinking Light" - Houghton Lake, Marquette

EP 13

"Swamp Rabbit" - Lansing, Wyandotte

Lansing, Wyandotte: On this episode of Under The Radar- Michigan, we head back to Lansing for inspirational stories from

EP 1

We Made it to Season Two!! - Dearborn, Ann Arbor

Dearborn, Ann Arbor: On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we travel to Dearborn, where Tom discovers a city rich

EP 2

Donuts and Coffee - Harbor Country, Kalamazoo

Harbor Country, Kalamazoo: On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, Tom and the crew try to take back Michigan’s o

EP 3

That's a really Big Tree - Detroit, Traverse City

Detroit, Traverse City: On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we head back to Detroit for that classic combinatio

EP 4

Fishon! - Muskegon, Flint

Muskegon, Flint: On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we start things off in the port city of Muskegon, at a res

EP 5

He's Regular Size - Charlevoix, Detroit

Charlevioix, Detroit: On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we travel to Charlevoix, for a burger bistro foodies

EP 6

I have the feeling I'm being watched... - Ludington, Rogers City

Ludington, Rogers City: On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we begin our adventure in the beautiful beach town

EP 7

Look Kids, Fish! - Ypsilanti, Leland

Ypsilanti, Leland: On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we start things off in Ypsilanti at a restaurant that to

EP 8

Pop Pop Americano - Detroit, Saugatuck

Detroit, Saugatuck: On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we head to Detroit’s own Eastern Market for one of th

EP 9

Go Fetch, Rusty - Grand Rapids, Mt Pleasant

On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we head to Grand Rapids to experience an incredible, world class art compet

EP 10

I'm All Thumbs - Lexington, Bay City

EP 11

You're Too Old - Lansing, Ishpeming

Lansing continues to move Michigan forward, but not just through the efforts of our state government. There’s also a l

EP 12

Chewy-ness-ness-ocity? - Ferndale, Grand Rapids

The City of Ferndale has won all kinds of awards for their public spaces, business development and downtown. It truly is

EP 13

Fasten your seatbelts...Let's get'er done - Michigan Festivals Special

There are so many great festivals happening throughout Michigan at any given time, we’d almost have to devote an entir

EP 1

Mini Beer Makes Me Mega Funny - Lansing, Marine City

On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we're back in Lansing to find out why our own state capital is still one of

EP 2

I Lost a Quarter at the White House - Clare, Saginaw

On this episode of Under the Radar, we travel all the way to Japan…in Saginaw that is! We’ll also meet a man who mak

EP 3

Sweet Ride - Grand Rapids

On this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we spend the entire show in one of Michigan’s greatest cities …

EP 4

I Can See Jim From Castle Rock - Glen Arbor, St. Ignace

On this episode of Under the Radar Michigan we head to Glen Arbor for both kinds of art, the kind you appreciate and the

EP 5

Detroit is for Lovers - Southwest Detroit

On this special edition of Under The Radar Michigan, we dedicate the entire program to a great Michigan neighborhood tha

EP 6

The Sand is EVERYwhere! - Silver Lake, Midland

On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we head to sandy Silver Lake for a dune ride that’s so much fun … you w

EP 7

Wanna See a Trick? - Marshall, Colon, Grand Haven

On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we start things off in two of Michigan’s most magical towns … Marshall

EP 8

Burgermeister, Meisterburger - SE Michigan, Metro Detroit

On this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re all in … and all around Southeast Michigan. Not only will

EP 9

Hungry, Hungry Hippos - Restaurant Special

When our viewers ask for something … we like to deliver … especially when it’s food !!! So, sit back, relax, and e

EP 10

Hey Buddy, Can I Get a Ride - Chelsea, Harbor Springs

On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re in charming Chelsea for a café that really cares about the planet.

EP 11

Corn Nutty Professor - Mackinac Island, Jackson

On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we hop the ferry and brave the waves for a classic Mackinac Island winter.

EP 12

Pretty in Pink - Restaurant Special 2

Hold onto your fork folks … we’re back with another UTR Michigan Restaurant Special, where we take you back to some

EP 13

Area Code - Detroit

On this very special edition of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re back in The Motor City for a popup beer garden that’

EP 14

Watch Your Head - Traverse City, Mt. Clemens

On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re in Traverse City for trail riding on bikes with tires as fat as my

EP 15

I'm hungry. When can we stop? - Escanaba

On this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we head north for our “Escanaba In The Sunlight” adventure …

EP 16

Yeah, Baby! - Southeast Michigan

On this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we hit 5 great spots in Southeast Michigan. We’ll show you a bran

EP 17

I'll Make Mine A Triple - Kalamazoo, Milford

On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we head for Kalamazoo to stay at a house you’ll wish was ‘your’ home.

EP 18

Pedal Faster!!! - Grand Rapids

On this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re back in one of Michigan’s greatest cities … Grand Rapid

EP 19

I'm Such a Luger - Sunset Side

On this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we hit the west side of Michigan’s marvelous mitten for another w

EP 20

I'll Be Doggone… - The Great Lakes Bay Region

On this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we spend the entire show in the heart of Michigan’s lower peninsu

EP 21

Yes, I'm Going to Finish ALL My Popcorn - Detroit

On this very special edition of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re back in The Motor City for a popup restaurant that tak

EP 22

Abusement Rides?? - Northville, Downriver

On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re in beautiful Northville for a little bit of Italy … a lot of farm

EP 23

Ten MORE Shows? - Fingertips

On this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we wander across the top of Michigan’s mitten for a UTR-style adv

EP 1

Fiddy - Leelanau Peninsula

On this, our fiftieth episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we explore Michigan’s incredible Leelanau Peninsula. On the

EP 2

Code Name - 'Eff, Eff, Ess' (Family Fun Special)

On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, it’s our first ever ‘Family Fun Special.’ We get tons of emails all t

EP 3

Ooh, La La. - Detroit

On this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we spend the entire show back in the Motor City … Why … because

EP 4

Holy Moly! There Goes Jim!! - UP Adventure

On this episode of Under the Radar, we’re back in Michigan’s incredible upper peninsula for a natural spring that’

EP 5

What's the Opposite of an Ax Murderer? - Harsens Island, Grand Rapids

On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we take the ferry over to Harsens Island to find out what island life is li

EP 6

Restaurants Best of...

On this special episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we go back through our first three seasons to bring you some of our

EP 7

Hit Me, I'm Open - Ann Arbor, Lansing

On this episode of Under The Radar Michigan, we’re back in Ann Arbor for a casual Cuban eatery, a museum of incredible

EP 8

Detroit

On this special episode, we take you back to Detroit for a school that’s creating the next generation of artists and d

EP 9

Royal Oak, Grand Rapids

We're back in Grand Rapids for a Frank Lloyd Wright house you Meyer May want to go visit. You’ll see what we mean. We

EP 10

SE Michigan

On this episode of Under The Radar, we're back in Southeast Michigan for some cheesecake that saved a family in Oak Park

EP 11

Activities

We show you some of our favorite Michigan activities from our first three seasons. We'll show you how to ride over the s

EP 12

Holland, St. Joseph

We head to Holland for some incredible candle carving, meet an amazing woman who cast her fate to the wind, and eat some

EP 13

Sunrise Side

We stop for some food in Imlay City that was so good, we saw double. Then we head to Oscoda to visit Michigan’s most t

EP 1

Detroit 2.0 - “Rock n Slow Roll”

We show you some major Detroit spirit with a minor league soccer team; a Corktown eatery that will become your new reaso

EP 2

Plymouth / Port Huron - “I Get a Kick Outta You”

We’re in Plymouth with a new “green” way to tour downtown, a new sport on the golf course you’ll get a kick out

EP 3

Grand Rapids / South Haven - “Drive FASTER!!!”

We gravitate back to Grand Rapids for a family that’s juicing their way to a new and healthier life. We also eat one o

EP 4

Is this Actual TeeVee (Christmas Holiday Special)

Our first-ever Christmas special!! On this episode of UTR, it’s our first-ever Holiday Extravaganza where we show you

EP 5

Yum, Yum Eat em Up (Restaurants Mash Up Show)

If you’re on a diet … run from your TV now … because it’s time for another patented UTR Best of Restaurant Speci

EP 6

UP Adventure

We head north to show you why our state’s upper half is a place you just have to visit. The first part of our odyssey

EP 7

Alpena / Grand Rapids

We start off in awesome Alpena with some outstanding art that's up in a loft. We also meet a talented young couple who a

EP 8

Road Trip - US131

Just north of Kalkaska, we found some crazy, cool, and colorful concrete creations, and in Cadillac, we had a meal that

EP 9

Southeast Michigan

We'll take you to a thrilling event where people actually run "outside" when they hear thunder. We'll also visit a place

EP 10

Rediscovering Detroit

Think a single cab ride can change the way you see and feel about the city of Detroit? On this action-packed edition of

EP 11

Holly / Traverse City

We head to historic Holly for a tiny railroad that’s bigger than life, a store with mounds of Michigan-made matter, an

EP 12

Outdoorpalooza

It's our first ever and official "Outdoorpalooza" show! Grab your tent because we start our adventure at the Pinckney Re

EP 13

Uke Look Marvelous - FESTIVALS SPECIAL

EP 1

Heart of Gold - UP Adventure

It’s another grade-A Upper Peninsula journey for Team UTR!! If you haven’t been to Michigan’s beautiful upper peni

EP 2

“I Wanna Take You Higher” Pentwater, Manistee

In Michigan, we have more great beach towns than you can shake a sand-filled shoe at, so we decided to show you two more

EP 3

“Best of Restaurants” Restaurant Show

EP 4

“Sit on It!!” Detroit

Detroit…the new frontier. These are the adventures of the TV Show Under the Radar … our mission … to explore cool,

EP 5

“Silver Twinkies – – YUM!!!” Flint, Eaton Rapids

On this action-packed episode of UTR it’s back to a tale of two cities. First up, we hit Flint for a new place right d

EP 6

“Three Little Kittens….” The Middle of the Mitten

When was the last time you made your way down the middle of Michigan’s magnificent mitten … I thought so. Well, fear

EP 7

Romeo

On this special episode of UTR, we spend the entire half hour in a city with so much history … you just might forget w

EP 8

Lake Orion / Gaylord

On this awesome edition of UTR, we bring you two more on Michigan’s top-notch towns. First, we float through Lake Orio

EP 9

Detroit 2

Hey there UTR urban explorers ... It’s time for another one of our patented Motown episodes ... and we’re gonna show

EP 10

Road Trip: Woodward Avenue

We start things off in the Motor City with a fascinating trip back in time at the Detroit Historical Museum and make our

EP 11

Sunrise Side

Hope you like your mornings Sunny Side Up…because on this UTR we head back to Michigan’s beautiful Sunrise Side. Fir

EP 12

Lansing; Grand Rapids

In this episode of UTR, we’re in Lansing, where the police learn to drive to survive…we’ll also take you to an awe

EP 13

Pontiac; Howell

On this, our final show of season 6 we peruse Pontiac for two people who made a menagerie of all things edible. We’ll

EP 1

I’m on Island Time Now - Beaver Island

On this episode of UTR, it’s another one of our awesome island adventures…only this time we take you to beautiful Be

EP 2

UP Adventure - Le Cheneaux and Drummond Islands

On this episode of UTR it’s another one of our patented UP Adventures, only this time we do it right … as in we cros

EP 3

“Ro-Ro-Ro your Bot…. (get it? RO-BOT? Ugh.)” Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti

Hey there UTR adventure seekers … grab your curiosity cup, cause it’s time for another patented UTR tale of two citi

EP 4

“Nain Rouge – The New Co-Host of UTR” Detroit

On this Episode of Under The Radar, we’re back in the Motor CIty for more dynamic Detroit doings. First you’ll see a

EP 5

“Up a Creek….with a bicycle” Battle Creek, Bay City

This week on UTR we’re back in Battle Creek for some useable bikes you can borrow, Umami Ramen and the Southern Exposu

EP 6

“Will It Go Round in Circles” Grand Rapids

On this episode of Under the Radar, we’re back in Grand Rapids for some people who are taking a big step forward by br

EP 7

“H’angry” Food Finds

Hey UTR consumers of savory and sweet, it’s time for another one of our deliberate and delicious Restaurant Specials,

EP 8

Kalamazoo, Cheboygan

On this awesome episode of UTR, we come back to Kalamazoo for some guitar heritage, a nest that’ll have ya crowing abo

EP 9

“Snack Attack!” Iconic Brands of Detroit

You know, Michigan has so many incredible iconic brands that it would be virtually impossible and borderline irresponsib

EP 10

Parks & Rex

On this outdoor episode of UTR, we explore many of Michigan’s great parks. First, we head downriver for some wonderful

EP 11

“Dress up Tom” SE Michigan

If you drive south, then east in Michigan, you come to a part of the state that has a very distinctive name. It’s call

EP 12

100th Episode…The Making of…

On this awesome installment of UTR, we celebrate our 100th episode. Yep, believe it or not, we’ve shared 100 of these

EP 13

“North by Northwest” Northern Michigan

You know, North by Northwest is one of my favorite Alfred Hitchcock Movies … It’s also one of my favorite parts of M

EP 1

“Open Wide” Dearborn

On this episode, we drive to Dearborn for sweet Middle Eastern treats, a city hall that's all about the art, and a tasty

EP 2

“Hey Ol’ Chap” Frankfort, Dexter

We head to Frankfort to find some mammals you’d love to meet, show you a cloud with an amber lining, and a company tha

EP 3

RV Adventure

On this road-ready rendition of UTR, we bring you our first-ever RV Adventure. First, we head north to Sea Shell City (b

EP 4

What’s Your Pointe?

EP 5

Route 66 Road Trip

On this episode of UTR it’s another Road Trip, and this time we’re getting our kicks on our own Route 66. We’ll fl

EP 6

Grand Rapids

On this episode of Under The Radar, we’re back in Grand Rapids for the malt makin' men at Pilot Malt House. Then we hi

EP 7

Detroit

On this urban episode of UTR, we’re back in the Motor City for a gargantuan Guardian, an awesome Corktown eatery, and

EP 8

Winter Wonderland: Activities Show

On our very first winter wonderland special, we hit the UP for a dog day afternoon you won’t forget, and a snowmobile

EP 9

Cavalcade of Cool Critters

It’s our first cavalcade of cool critters! We’re going to take you back to some of our most favorite episodes with a

EP 10

Pure Michigan Seasons

On this episode of UTR we take a whole year to explore the four seasons of our great state. And we do it with the help o

EP 11

Golf-ganza

EP 12

Southeast Michigan

We're taking another look at the meatiest part of the palm, southeast Michigan! We'll show you a romp in the trees, cuis

EP 13

Sunrise Side

On this eastern episode of UTR, we take another ride up Michigan’s awesome sunrise side. We’ll chew on some cheese i

EP 1

Traverse City

On this episode of UTR, we’re back with more reasons why Traverse City is one of Michigan’s go-to towns. We’ll sho

EP 2

Ann Arbor

On this episode of UTR, we’re back in the Ann Arbor Area with more cool stuff for you to consider. We’ll show you a

EP 3

Christmas Special 2

Hold onto your sleigh bells and boughs of holly because here comes another UTR Christmas special. We’ll cut down our o

EP 4

Detroit

On this episode of UTR, we’re back in Detroit cuz there’s lots more Motown to be found. We’ll go indoors to see Mi

EP 5

The Best of Museums

This week on UTR we share some of our favorite museum memories. We’ll see a bounty of beautiful beads, a presidential

EP 6

UP Winter Adventure

On this awesome episode of UTR, we’re back in the UP with more cool stuff for you to see and do. We’ll chow at the S

EP 7

Do-Gooders

Hold onto your hearts, because its time for our first ever UTR Do-gooder Special, where we revisit some of our favorite

EP 8

Offseason Spectacular

On this episode of UTR, it’s our first ever “Off Season Spectacular” where we show you why sitting around and wait

EP 9

Grand Rapids

On this episode of UTR, we’re back in Grand Rapids with more compelling content for you to consider. We’ll show you

EP 10

More of the 734

We head down the road to area code 734 where we will check out Camp Bacon, the Manchester Chicken Broil, a cool Celtic f

EP 11

Owosso/Flint

On this action-packed episode of UTR, we head over to awesome Owosso for a fascinating frogman, a classic castle, and a

EP 12

Tom Thumb

EP 13

Community Development

On this special edition of UTR, we’ve got a 4 pack of cool communities who quite frankly “got it goin' on.” We hit

EP 1

Journey to the Center of the UP

On this episode of UTR, we journey to the center of the UP to find some taste-tempting traditional toast, yummy Yooper b

EP 2

State Parks

On this episode of UTR, it's a State Park Spectacular where we show you a cool chair that makes fun possible for all, an

EP 3

Dynamic Downriver

On this episode of UTR, we hit Michigan's dynamic downriver for an educational eco-sail, some delectable donuts, the Pie

EP 4

Frankenmuth

On this episode of UTR, we get another warm willkommen from the fine folks of Frankenmuth. We’ll chow on some cheese,

EP 5

Michigan Endless Summer

On this episode of UTR, we heat things up and celebrate summer in Michigan UTR style. We’ll golf at The Gailes in Osco

EP 6

Sports Spectacular

On this special COVID-quarantined episode of UTR, Tom looks back on some of our favorite sporting segments. We'll "Go Nu

EP 7

Feel Free in the UP

On this episode of UTR, we stretch out and feel free up in the UP. We’ll try some tasty treats, fly on a bike, and mon

EP 8

What'cha Been Up To?

On this episode of UTR, we get an update from five fantastic UTR Alumni. We’ll catch up with some cops in Clare, Leon

EP 9

What'cha Been Up To? Part II

On this episode of UTR, it’s “What’cha been up to part II.” We’ll go back for some Ypsilanti ice cream, eat aw

EP 10

Scottville/Lansing

On this awesome episode of UTR, we start off in Scottville for a woody wolf’s den, mounds of mushrooms, and a band tha

EP 11

PPE Michigan Companies Conquering COVID-19

On this episode of UTR, we take a look at five Michigan companies that stepped up, set up, and came to the rescue agains

EP 12

Michigan's Upper Peninsula

On this episode of UTR, we head up to the UP's frosty center for some wild winter fun. We'll let the good times roll, go

EP 1

Detroit Restaurant Ketchup Show

On this eatable episode of UTR, it's our first ever Detroit Restaurant Ketchup show, and no, it's not about that red stu

EP 2

Holiday Special 2020

Host Tom Daldin and producer Jim Edelman revisit past holiday specials with new and updated interviews with folks in Mic

EP 3

Michigan's Great Indoors

On this episode of UTR, we head inside to explore Michigan's great indoors. We'll visit a zoo that's full of things that

EP 4

Tomfoolery

On this questionable episode of UTR, we torture you with some of our very favorite Tomfoolery. And we didn't have to dig

EP 5

The Candy Man

On this episode of UTR, we defy your dentist and feature a bunch of places where you can get some pretty sweet treats. W

EP 6

Pizza? Yes Please!!

On this episode of UTR, we celebrate our love for pizza - and in Michigan, we've got about every different kind you can

EP 7

You Gotta Have Art

EP 8

Saginaw

We're back in Saginaw for a super sculptor, oh, so good burgers and barbecue, and a museum that looks like a castle! The

EP 9

Developing Downtowns

On this electrifying episode of UTR, we hop in a Chevy Bolt and bolt around the state! You'll see why electric is in, a

EP 10

Sunrise Side

On this episode of UTR, we're back with more reasons why you should discover Michigan's sunrise side. We'll share an inn

EP 11

Pure Michigan Road Trip

We're taking a pure Michigan road trip! We'll fish for some fun in Muskegon, brew some beans with The Beatles in Bay Cit

EP 12

Keweenawesome Adventure

On this episode of UTR, we’re back in the UP’s Keweenaw Peninsula with more fascinating places to peruse. We’ll st

EP 1

Holiday Helper Special

On this joyful episode of UTR, we get you ready to rock the holidays. We’ll find out where turkeys come from (gobble,

EP 2

S.E. Michigan Adventure

On this episode of UTR, we’re back in the most populated part of our great state. We’ll board an actual mail boat, s

EP 3

Drive Ins of Ypsilanti Pt1

EP 4

US12 - Road Trip

On this episode of UTR, it’s another one of our patented road trip adventures. Only this time we wind our way west on

EP 5

Upper Peninsula Adventure

EP 6

Grand Rapids/Traverse City

On this two-city installment of UTR, we start off in Grand Rapids with some Caribbean cuisine, a co-op with a conscience

EP 7

Date Night

On this episode of UTR, we collaborated with Cupid and came up with five great things that you could do on a date. We'll

EP 8

Great Lakes Bay Region/Frankenmuth

We hit the Great Lakes Bay Region for an outdoor store with more in Linwood. Then we walk above the woods and have a Loo

EP 9

Destination Downriver

On this edition of UTR, our destination is Downriver for a trail of good time, a big bear lodge, and a theatre we think

EP 10

Saginaw County

On this episode of UTR, we search Saginaw County for a classic place to stay, some authentic Mexican munchables, and a m

EP 11

Small Business Michigan

On this installment of UTR, it's our second supercharged episode where we zap around the state in an awesome EV, only th

EP 12

Isle Royale

On this awesome island episode of UTR, we drive, float, fly, and hopefully say hi to a moose. Then we conquer the Keween

EP 1

Wineries of Traverse City

On this awesome episode of "UTR", we head north to find some of Michigan's finest wines. And guess what? We're taking 50

EP 2

Metro Detroit

On this episode of UTR, we're back in southeast Michigan with more for you to see and do. We'll find historic wood that

EP 3

U.P. Winter Adventure

On this frosty episode of UTR, we visit six of our favorite UP winter wonders. We'll turn myself into a Yooper, do some

EP 4

Sunset – Water Wonderland

Stops along the Sunset Side of the Lower Peninsula during the winter. On this wild and wet episode of UTR, it's all abou

EP 5

Sunrise Side Part 5

On this episode of UTR, it's a weekend adventure up Michigan's Sunrise Side. We'll get into a pickle, taste the flavors

EP 6

Road Trip: Ann Arbor Area

On this episode of UTR, we're back in the Ann Arbor area with tons more for you to see, eat, and do. We'll hip-hop into

EP 7

Destination Downriver

Our destination is Downriver for a delightful dairy, Kate's cool kitchen, and a plethora of parks. Heck, we'll even have

EP 8

Mount Pleasant

We head for the mountains, Mount Pleasant that is. We'll celebrate Michigan's most Special Olympics. Kick back in a bird

EP 9

Saginaw, Midland, Bay City

On this awesome episode of UTR, we’re back in the Great Lakes Bay Region for a formidable floating fortress, a wonderf

EP 10

Oscoda

On this episode of UTR, we go to Oscoda on the sunrise side for some fantastic red fork food (I’ll explain later) a tr

EP 11

Port Huron

On this awesome episode of UTR, we’re back in Port Huron with more reasons for you to dock what you’re doing right h

EP 12

Sault Ste. Marie

On this awesome episode of UTR, we're back in the sensational UP city of Sault Ste. Marie. We'll hike the wondrous winte

EP 13

Muskegon

We're back with a whole alphabet full of reasons why you need to make it to Muskegon. We'll show you some historic homes

EP 14

Battle Creek

We're back in beautiful Battle Creek for a cool café with a conscience, a farm market with marketly more, and a place w

EP 15

RV*ing

It's "Steve the RV II - The Movie," where we wander into Woodland Shores, cook campfire cuisine, look, Jim has made fire

EP 16

Jackson

We're back in Jackson for an underground railroad. Some hot food and cold brew you'll wanna do, and a collection of capt

EP 1

What We Did Last Summer

We paddled through the Soo Locks, saw a cool kids' zoo, boarded a mighty destroyer, hiked up Lumberman's Monument, and s

EP 2

Detroit

A soulful boogaloo sandwich, the holy grail of bookstores, some authentic Argentinian woodfired fixins, and treating you

EP 3

I'm Hungry (Best of...)

Revisiting some of our favorite palate-pleasing places: Kate's cool Kitchen, Miss Kim's Korean, boasting about Prost, th

EP 4

You Wanted to See it!

Featuring awesome stuff you asked us to show you: tap into Native America, sample sensational sausage, find more Ford, a

EP 5

Lost Stories

Featuring five little lost alumni and one producer who found a new home right here in this show.

EP 6

Grand Rapids

A bakery with a backstory, a pickleball brewery, a long walk in the woods, and a coffee break at a place that has heart

EP 7

Downriver Adventure

A brilliant bridge; a plethora of potable, plantable pickables; a fantastic family bakery; and a pizza meal that's the r

EP 8

Lansing

See why Lansing is so accessible: Heritage Hall at the capitol, Impression 5 Science Center, Michigan's all-inclusive pl

EP 9

Thumbcoast

Tour a ship that shines, partake in some performing arts, get a heaping helping of history, and visit the tropics - Mich

EP 10

Great Lake Bay Region

Some Saginawesome art, a mouthwatering Michigan table, a brewery that goes way back, and a place where you can see a rac

EP 11

Munising

A downtown you'll want to walk around, an awesome Kayak Adventure, a historic restaurant that's back in a big way, and

EP 12

Ludington

Meet father and son photographers, stop at a house of flavors (yes please), stay at a marvelous mansion, then a place wh

EP 13

Keweenaw

Houghton's new hot spot, (shaken not stirred please) some history that will literally move you, a legendary lodge, and a

EP 14

Brighton

A captain of cuisine, a dandelion of a bookshop (actually two), some southern bourbon comfort food, and a historic build

EP 15

Battle Creek

A historic place to dine, a station where you can eat and play, a turkey dinner with a show, and a brewery and a chocola

EP 16

Ann Arbor

Take some classic classes, soar with superheroes, dine in a gem of a restaurant, and have some coffee that's changing th

EP 17

Oscoda

Back on the sunrise side, a townie taco tradition, some bona fide ballet, a fishing tale that's true, and sugar sand bea

EP 18

Traverse City

A sudsy dog day afternoon, cool fall colors, a legacy art park, an earthen satellite full of ales, and set sail with Nat

EP 19

Little Lost Alumni

A show built around six segments you may have totally forgotten about.

EP 1

Best of Winter

Luge like a winner, try Tip Up Town, hike to the awesome Eben Ice Caves, and fat-tire bike some Traverse City trails.

EP 2

Autumnal Bundle

Squeeze some apples into cider, devour some Polish food at the end of a tunnel, see stars in Traverse City, fall for som

EP 3

More Museums

Visit a house of music, historic Detroit, meet some awesome Arab Americans, hear the call of the wild, and visit an actu

EP 4

Car Show

Tear up the track in Pontiac, paint the Plant Rouge in Dearborn, learn some auto history, then head out to the middle of

EP 5

Hot Diggity Dog

Have a frank at Bills, find Detroit's best coney, yum at Yesterdog, meet Hotdog Man himself, and enjoy a sausage or two

EP 6

Blue Water Area

On the Thumb Coast, cruise a classic ship, live it up and chow down by the river, paddle through peaceful backwaters, an

EP 7

Great Lakes Bay

We've been around the world, there's one place we keep coming back to. And this week it's the Great Lakes Bay region.

EP 8

Downriver Adventure

On this crunchy and creative episode of UTR we're heading downriver for local chips with family flavor, a soul food spot

EP 9

Grand Rapids

On this action-packed episode of UTR, we're back in Grand Rapids for a burger dive you’ll dig, Italian food with heart

EP 10

Jackson

On this sweet, savory, and scenic episode of UTR we're back in Jackson for some choice chocolates, a legendary theater,

EP 11

Oscoda

This week on Under the Radar, we're headed to Oscoda, where towering pines meet sandy shores and adventure is never far

EP 12

Sault Ste Marie

On this slightly spooky, seriously savory, and all around satisfying episode of UTR we're heading to Michigan's oldest c

EP 13

Frankenmuth

On this warm and wooly episode of UTR we're in Frankenmuth for a historic trolley, bonafide bedding, a museum full of Mi

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