Mansions, Stadiums & Christmas Lights
Three episodes. Three very different corners of Michigan history.
One shared mission: keep the stories alive — and make them impossible to forget.
Streets of History: Brush Park - Detroit’s Little Paris
Once called “Little Paris,” Brush Park is where Detroit’s elites built mansions, moved out to the suburbs, and left behind a landscape of decay, vacancy, and—eventually—rebirth.
In this episode, we walk the blocks where crumbling shells now sit beside carefully restored Victorians and sleek new builds. We dig into how the neighborhood fell apart, why it survived at all, and what its revival says about Detroit’s future.
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Pontiac Pulse: The Silverdome - From Lions Roars to Amazon Doors
For decades, the Pontiac Silverdome was loud, chaotic, and absolutely legendary — home of the Detroit Lions, WrestleMania, monster truck rallies, and some of the biggest concerts Michigan has ever seen.
Today, the crowds are gone, the dome is demolished, and in its place stands an Amazon fulfillment center. In this episode, we walk the site, look back at what the Silverdome meant to Pontiac, and talk honestly about what it means when an icon of memory becomes a monument to modern logistics.
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Homes of Michigan: A Michigan Christmas - Homes, Lights & Holiday History
This week’s Homes of Michigan is a little different — it’s a full-on Christmas in Michigan special.
We’re visiting homes draped in thousands of lights, front yards turned into winter wonderlands, and small towns where the holidays feel like a movie set. Along the way, we talk about how Michigan families have celebrated Christmas over the decades — from Victorian parlor trees to mid-century kitsch to modern LED overload.
If you love holiday lights, cozy porches, and the stories behind the decorations, this one’s for you.
▶ Watch A Michigan Christmas on Homes of Michigan
COMING SOON: Bishop Mansion Premiere
Save the date:
This Friday at 6 PM EST, Homes of Michigan takes you inside the Bishop Mansion — the largest private home in Detroit.
We’ll explore its over-the-top scale, wild history, and why this massive home is still one of the most talked-about properties in the city.
▶ Set Your Reminder: Bishop Mansion Premiere
COMMUNITY CHRONICLES: Holly’s Historic Depot - A Train Station on the Move
Up in Holly, Michigan, there’s a train station that refuses to sit still.
The historic Holly depot, which has watched generations come and go, is literally being lifted and moved to a new location to give it a second life.
Watching a whole building inch down the tracks (instead of the other way around) is wild — but it’s also the perfect picture of preservation in motion. Rather than tearing it down, the community chose to move it, save it, and write a new chapter. That’s the kind of history I’ll chase any day.
SOBER STRIDES: Mindset & Miles
A Forced Pause, Not the End of the Story
Well… this wasn’t in the plan.
I found out this week that I’ve got two fractured metatarsals in my right foot, which means 12 full weeks of no running. No miles, no long runs, no trails — none of it.
It’s a gut punch, especially after pacing Courtney at Indy and setting my sights on Bayshore.
But here’s the truth: recovery is its own kind of discipline. It’s patience, surrender, and trust — the same things sobriety teaches over and over again.
I’m still aiming for Bayshore this spring.
Even if the training looks different, even if the comeback takes time. Because sometimes the story isn’t about the setback — it’s about how you fight your way back to the starting line.
MARKET MOMENTS: Historic Home Insights
Here’s what we’re seeing in Michigan’s historic-home world right now:
Detroit’s historic districts (including Brush Park and nearby neighborhoods) continue to draw buyers who want walkable streets, character, and proximity to the city’s comeback story.
Pontiac is seeing renewed interest from buyers and investors who recognize the value in early 1900s homes at prices still well below most of Metro Detroit.
Holiday season listings for older homes often stand out more — fewer active buyers, but the ones looking tend to be serious and emotionally drawn to cozy, character-filled spaces.
Thinking about buying, selling, or restoring a historic home in 2025?
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