The most 'Midwest' podcast on the planet. Myles the You Betcha Guy and the gang, Ryan, Tyler and Jerrod, have been talking man culture, nostalgia and being from the Midwest since 2019. Listen to each comedy filled episode every Wednesday. Cheers! more

When it comes to the Midwest, there's no better place to have a conversation than Backroads & Bonfires. You're invited to ride shotgun with host Adam Pedersen and a collection of his friends as they discuss life in the Midwest, food, humorous stories from their past, 90's pop culture and so much more. So put on your Tommy Hilfiger jeans, grab your favorite Náutica tee, toss on your Jansport backpack and transport yourself back to the good ole days. more

Hey there! Midwest Legends is not a show about Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox, or Sasquatch, but you will hear lots of great stories from the modern-day doers and dreamers leaving their mark on the Midwest. Each episode, one of these folks shares part of their journey with host Russell Nicolet. If you haven't heard of them before, Midwest Legends is here to introduce you. more

Coming to you live from the Front Porch, welcome to 'In The Middle' podcast! A podcast about living life in the Midwest. So pour a glass, sit on your ass, and join the conversation as we talk all things sports, hobbies, and life's greatest conundrums. more

The Midwest Angler Podcast is a weekly fishing podcast interviewing the best anglers from across the Midwest. We cover walleye fishing, bass fishing, and anything else outdoors! more

The Middle Show exists to give the Midwest a voice — not as a political battleground, not as flyover country, but as a place full of creativity, humor, resilience, and stories worth telling. It's a show made in the Midwest, for the Midwest, with the help of the Midwest . more

Corn Culture is Tanner's open-mic love letter to the Midwest—recorded from Nebraska, through a lens shaped by deep Christian faith and genuine community pride. The podcast moves fluidly between serious conversations on culture, faith, identity, and life in the Heartland, and light-hearted rankings that spark laughs and friendly debates—because life is better when you can rank both worldviews and warm cookies. Each episode amplifies voices from local leaders, community mentors, pastors, parents, town legends, business owners, and everyday people—everyone in between who helps define Midwest life. With interviews, commentary, storytelling, and occasional dessert breakdowns, Corn Culture champions one idea above all: the Midwest isn't the middle of nowhere—it's the center of someone's world, full of stories worth sharing and voices worth hearing. And sometimes those stories taste like th more

We've all heard the phrase 'that kind of thing doesn't happen in our town', but here on Midwest Murder, we will shatter that false reality. In fact, it happens more often than we know, and sometimes the details of the most horrific crimes that happen in our neighborhoods are lost in the back pages of newspapers, forgotten on our news channels, and eventually erased over time. more

Host Phil Surkis experiences midwest culture shock, after (sight unseen) moving to Madison Wisconsin. All he knows are the coasts. He gets quiet if you say things like 'Scratch offs' or 'Cheese Curds'. Every week, Phil will talk to a midwesterner and try to learn something about the these midwestern ways beyond the movie Fargo. It's hard to believe this podcast is even getting made, because Phil is somewhere out there, stuck in an eternal midwest goodbye. more

Notes From The Midwest is a podcast created by two friends who grew up in different parts of the Midwest. Committed to community, connection, and love, Katelyn Richey and Nic Cable aim to offer critical conversations that help people to imagine and foster a Midwest where all can live, learn, grow, and thrive. In times of political and social unrest, they hope to encourage deeper connection and empower listeners to help create the communities we know are possible. more

Home of Extreme Midwestern AppreciationFrankly, the narrative is boring--'Why would anybody live in the Midwest? It's flat, boring, and nothing but cornfields.'--a cliche that, in 2021, officially became the catalyst for More Than Corn. Tired of the same old tune, we've set out to show that the Midwest is not as bad as some people might think.  Yes, there's corn (and a ton of other agriculture, too--you're welcome). Each week we go into, and beyond, the cornfields to bring you conversations from the best parts of the Midwestern 'flyover states.'  more

In this weekly podcast boss babe besties JaCee & Olivia cover everything from business to midwest lifestyle and cuddling with their fur babies. They'll take you behind the scenes of their business with occasional guest, story time episodes and listener Q&A's. So turn up the volume and be ready to LOL along with us. more

Welcome to Funeral Potatoes and Wool Mittens, a show for people who embrace the warm and cozy spirit of everyday living in the Midwest. Whether you cook, bake, or have food delivery on speed dial, everyone has a comforting recipe or story to share. We bake cookies for our kids' hockey teams and bring cheesy hash browns to funerals. Lefse and krumkake are in our DNA. Candy bars and apples make a salad. We'll ditch work for a lake day, drive an hour for an old-fashioned bakery, and don wool mittens at 20 below. A food podcast for all. Tune in with Staci from Random Sweets in Minnesota. more

Eat Your Heartland Out is a series dedicated to highlighting the rich, yet often overlooked, culinary depth of the American Midwest. Food is the storyteller while host Capri S. Cafaro serves as your audio tour guide through this region spanning 12 states. The show aims to weave a tapestry of cultural diversity, immigration history, migration patterns and agricultural variations in each episode. Expect to gain new insights about Midwestern foodways through compelling interviews with historians, authors, chefs and makers; each of whom brings a unique perspective on the Midwest's culinary story. more

Join hosts C.J. and Kent as they take a look behind the mask of 'Midwest-Nice' to reveal the true, brutal, face of Wisconsin. Through exploring everything from the strange to politics, we'll learn with a few laughs! more

A scholarly association devoted to Midwestern historyThe Midwestern History Association, created in the fall of 2014, is dedicated to rebuilding the field of Midwestern history, which has suffered from decades of neglect and inattention. The MHA will advocate for greater attention to Midwestern history among professional historians, seek to rebuild the infrastructure necessary for the study of the American Midwest, promote greater academic discourse relating to Midwestern history, support the work of the new journal Middle West Review and other journals which promote the study of the Midwest, and offer prizes to scholars who excel in the study of the Midwest. more

Audio-Reader's 'Good Works in the Heartland' podcast celebrates the organizations and individuals improving the lives of others throughout Kansas, Missouri and the Midwest. Each episode focuses on one community group, non-profit or social service organization that provides essential services to those in need, enriching lives and connecting communities across the Midwest.The Audio-Reader Network is an audio information service for blind, visually impaired, and print disabled individuals. We provide access to a wide range of content including newspapers, magazines and books, on the air, on the internet and over the telephone 24 hours a day. Services are offered free of charge to anyone who is unable to read standard printed material. more

What's so great about the Midwest? WNIJ's Under Rocks podcast isn't afraid to dive into that question head-first every month. In fact, our team won't leave a stone unturned when it comes to hunting down the most interesting people, places, and events in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.What are you excited about? We're always looking for a shove in the right direction, so send us on our next adventure by messaging us at Rocks@niu.edu. more

History 605 explores the history of South Dakota, the northern Great Plains, and the Midwest. South Dakota's State Historian Ben Jones will visit with guests about their books, museum exhibits and artifacts, and historic sites in the state and region. Along the way, you'll learn how to think, not what to think, about history and the people of the past.The host is Dr. Ben Jones, State Historian and Director of the South Dakota State Historical Society. Ben grew up in Sioux Falls and De Smet, served in various locations around the world while in the USAF. He returned to South Dakota to become Dean of Arts and Sciences at Dakota State University, then served as South Dakota's 15th Secretary of Education. Along the way, he earned his PhD in history and enjoys sharing history's insights with all of you. more

Take the Last Bite is a direct counter to the Midwest Nice mentality— highlighting advocacy & activism by queer/trans communities in the Midwest region. Each episode unearths the often disregarded and unacknowledged contributions of queer & trans folks to social change through interviews, casual conversations and reflections on Midwest queer time, space, and place. For questions, comments and feedback: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org To support this podcast and the Institute, please visit sgdinstitute.org/givingHost: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality & Gender DiversityCover Art: Adrienne McCormick more

Welcome to John McGivern's Main Streets, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of this popular TV program. Each episode features great stories about communities across the Midwest featuring actor and comedian John McGivern. more

Hear about the successes, failures, insights and opportunities that shape some of the Midwest's most exciting entrepreneurs. Host Kathleen Gallagher, executive director of 5 Lakes Institute, talks with company founders who are taking risks, disrupting the status quo and driving economic growth in the region. more

Midwest Mayhem isn't just a podcast — it's a movement built from the heart of Missouri. We shine a light on the stories that often go unheard — from the firehouse to the front lines, from the backroads of small-town Missouri to the people who keep those towns running. Each episode blends real conversations, raw emotion, and a little bit of chaos the Midwest way — with laughter, heart, and hometown pride. Through our Voices of Valor series, we honor first responders, veterans, dispatchers, and other hometown heroes who've lived the moments most people only read about. These are stories of courage, mental health, resilience, and the powerful bonds that hold our communities together. At Midwest Mayhem, we believe every call, every laugh, and every story matters — because this is where quiet towns have loud voices, and heroes finally get the mic. more

Myths of the Midwest celebrates the music and culture of America's heartland during the 2000's—through the eyes of two people who lived it. issapartylabel.substack.com more

From workforce wins to economic development breakthroughs. its real talk with real answers from the leaders shaping our region's future. Let's keep the Midwest momentum going, and shape the future of our region—together. more

Host Jacob Friefeld interviews experts on Midwest history and culture about artifacts that played an important role in the history of the region. more

🍽️ Welcome to the heartbeat of Midwest food culture! 'Served With Soul' isn't just another food podcast it's your insider pass to the incredible stories, struggles, and successes of the entrepreneurs who are redefining what it means to eat well in America's heartland.🌟 Why You'll Love It:For Food Lovers:Discover the hidden gems transforming Midwest dining from 'meat and potatoes' to mind-blowing fusionGet the real stories behind your favorite local spots the Lebanese restaurants in Dearborn, the Chicago taco joints, the Detroit soul food legendsLearn about foo more

Host Ian Devaney sits down with remarkable men Iron Range miners, soldiers, ranchers, and everyday legends who built the Upper Midwest and helped shape America. These are the guys who started work before sunrise, turned low-grade taconite into the steel of a nation, raised families through boom and bust, and still get up every morning. Long conversations about real work, real history, real faith, and what this country needs now straight from the generation that earned every word they say. Pull up a chair. The old guys are talking, and their stories are worth hearing. more

The Great Lakes region has some of the most fascinating food traditions and stories. On the Heartland Hot Dish Podcast, we will discuss the fabric of heartland cuisine. From the iconic dishes that define the Midwest to the hidden gems waiting to be discovered, we'll take you on a mouthwatering journey through the diverse culinary landscape of the Great Lakes area. Get ready to indulge your senses and ignite your appetite as we explore the rich tapestry of flavours that make up Heartland Hot Dish. more

Sitting in a chair overlooking a hollow, Kurt Ullrich writes about his encounters with the people, wildlife, and nature of the rural Midwest. He shares those reflections in a published column titled 'Rural America.' Read by Kurt, this is a collection of those writings. Enjoy.Artwork designed in collaboration between Bill Doyle and Felicia Carner. more

Welcome to Midwest Small-TownTelling the story of Small Town USA - One town at a time.

Dakota Spotlight is a true crime series investigating unsolved murders, cold cases, and missing persons in North Dakota and the Midwest. Hosted by investigative journalist James Wolner, each season takes a deep dive into one case, from rural crime and small town murders to decades-old disappearances. Through meticulous research, exclusive interviews, and on-the-ground reporting, Dakota Spotlight brings forgotten crimes back into the public eye and gives voice to victims and their families. Alongside full investigative seasons, the show also features shorter standalone episodes that explore individual mysteries in a single sitting. If you are drawn to investigative journalism, small town true crime, and real crime stories based on actual events, Dakota Spotlight offers gripping and respectful storytelling you will not forget. more

Welcome to The Cabin, the official podcast of Discover Wisconsin! Join hosts Andrea Boehlke and Megan Christian as they dive into all things Wisconsin—from hidden gems and outdoor adventures to local legends and must-visit spots. Whether you're a lifelong Wisconsinite or just discovering the Midwest, The Cabin is your go-to source for stories, travel tips, and a deeper look at what makes Wisconsin truly special. more

Join host Trisha Taurinskas as we delve into the news vault for a fresh look at the cold cases, crime and intrigue in our upper Midwest communities. Brought to you by Forum Communications Company. more

Missing Midwest is a true crime podcast telling the stories of those gone missing in the midwest region. 

Do you want to learn how to fish and hunt, and find great places to go? Whether you're just getting started in fishing and hunting, or looking for the latest tips, you've got a friend in MidWest Outdoors. Since 1967, we've been helping people enjoy the outdoors by following our formula of providing information on 'where to go, what to use, and how to use it.' You have more fun when you have more success, and our team of contributors includes the finest teachers in the outdoors. In addition to how-to, where-to segments, the show features exclusive interviews with legendary anglers and hunters, and celebrities who love the outdoors. more

Join Kay Marie, Lu &Mary as we uncover murder cases that happened in the midwest!

Small Towns. Heinous Crimes. We are exploring the crimes that rocked small communities. Chris & Gina are a married couple who discuss real crimes from their area and other midwest towns in an unscripted format. Gina researches the cases and writes the blog, but the podcast is completely unscripted and Chris usually has no knowledge of the case before hand. His reactions are raw and real. more

Welcome to the Davenport Pulse, a podcast aimed at connecting citizens to their local government. Together we will explore important issues impacting our neighborhoods and community, through conversations with residents, city staff, and elected officials. Davenport is the urban pulse at the heart of the Quad Cities, rich in history and character, where folks with a Midwest mentality plant personal and professional roots. Come explore with us the people, places, and programs that make Davenport home. more

The Shore Line, brought to you by Shores & Islands Ohio, is the definitive podcast about fun attractions and activities, including behind the scenes interviews and local insider tips, for the Midwest's hottest vacation destination. Between Toledo and Cleveland, our area provides an eclectic mix of historically-significant sites, family-fun amusements, gorgeous scenery, and outdoor recreation. The region boasts the Great Lakes' best fishing as well as migratory bird watching opportunities. Whether you prefer a getaway that includes lazy days at the beach, fishing with friends, dining on tasty treats, or one filled with exciting thrills like waterslides, roller coasters, and entertaining nightlife, Shores & Islands Ohio is the ideal coastal retreat. Find out what's happening in Sandusky, Port Clinton, Vermilion, Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island, Marblehead, Huron, Oak Harbor, Milan, Catawba, and more. Hear the latest on the destination that is home to Cedar Point Amusement Park, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, the Lake Erie Islands, African Safari Wildlife Park, and major events such as The Biggest Week in American Birding, Ohio Bike Week, Bash on the Bay, and beyond. Here is where you'll find your Lake Erie Love. more

Join Outdoors host, Rob Zimmer for a journey in gardening in the Midwest. He covers everything from planting seasons, the best plants for your garden, and harvesting the crops you grow. more

 Midwest Microbrew is a craft beer discovery site dedicated to celebrating and promoting the independent brewing scene across the American Midwest. We go beyond the tasting notes to share the untold stories behind the Midwest's best craft breweries.  more

Think the Midwest is boring? Ope! Think again. These two spooky moms are here to show you why the no-coast states are the heart(land) of where true crime meets true weird. From axe murders to pukwudgies to haunted... well, everything, we've got what you need to get your creepy on. Grab your crystals or a crucifix, a coffee or a cocktail, and join the Cornfield Coven! more

For over 25 years, Sauce Magazine has been the go-to guide for St. Louis' best culinary experiences. Now, The Sauce podcast is back with a new host and a renewed mission: to take listeners behind the scenes with the incredible people shaping the local hospitality industry from chefs and restaurateurs to brewers, bartenders, bakers and beyond.Hosted by Sauce Magazine's executive editor Lauren Healey, who has spent her career honing her writing, editing and photography skills at various media outlets in the Midwest, the show blends insider stories with inspiration on where to eat and drink right now. Since joining Sauce in 2018, Lauren's passion for St. Louis' culinary scene has only deepened, fueling her pride in calling the city home and her drive to help you discover your next great meal. more

Welcome to Camp Min-da-win-ia! Where we're exploring the lakes, woods and plains of the midwest, specifically the six-state area (Minnesota, North and South Dakotas, Wisconsin, Iowa and Nebraska), on our weekly podcast.We'll be chatting about all things camping, from backpacking and tenting to the luxury of RVing, with trip plans, gear discussions and interviews with experts and enthusiasts thrown in! more

An educational podcast that focuses on the archaeology of the Midwest. Hosted by Lee Strange! If you'd like to learn more about ARI visit our website here ! more

My name is Maryl, and I'm the host of Midwest Malice, a faith-based podcast dedicated to exploring true crime cases throughout the Midwest, with a focus on justice, redemption, and the impact of these tragedies on communities. more

'Keepin' It Cleveland' is where we shine a light on the changemakers, visionaries, and leaders driving progress in Cleveland and beyond. Each episode, we sit down with influential community figures—from non-profit leaders to entrepreneurs—who are shaping the city's future. Whether you're a Cleveland native or just curious about the inspiring stories brewing in the Midwest, this podcast dives into the initiatives, ideas, and people making a difference. Tune in to discover how Cleveland's boldest voices are impacting communities, industries, and the world. more

The Three Seeds Natives Podcast digs in to native plants and native gardening in the Midwest. We believe it takes three seeds to germinate great ideas. Join your hosts Stephanie Foerster (Seed 1) and Elizabeth Fiersten (Seed 2) as they interview scientists, artists, herbalists and other good 'seeds', unpack odd botanical terms and explore the weird, wild world of native plants. more

Welcome to Silent Roads: Midwest, where the stretches of highway feel endless and the quiet hides more than it reveals. Out here, the towns are small, the stories run deep, and the missing are never forgotten.Every week, we dig into unsolved disappearances and cases that never found closure. We'll walk the county roads, sift through local memories, and follow the threads that still linger in the shadows of the Midwest.Some of these stories are well known. Most aren't. But all of them matter.So settle in. Let's take the first steps together down a road that's been silent for far too long. more