A podcast dedicated to Michigan history and morbidly amazing stories buried deep (and not so deep) in our family trees.
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Where They Stood is hosted by Holly Corr. The show has published 33 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "32: Buddy, Ritchie, and the Big Bopper (Part 4)--The Stars Shine On" (4 June 2026, 95 minutes), "31: Buddy, Ritchie, and the Big Bopper (Part 3)--The Stars Fade" (14 April 2026, 106 minutes), and "30: Buddy, Ritchie, and the Big Bopper (Part 2)--The Stars Fell" (2 February 2026, 92 minutes).
Where They Stood publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 69 minutes across 33 episodes.
Booking probability for Where They Stood is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Where They Stood requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Where They Stood's contact route on record: public web form.
Holly Corr hosts Where They Stood, a history podcast with 33 episodes published.
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Episode #31
<p>The final episode of this four part series takes a look at some of the conspiracy theories surrounding the fatal plane crash (one that led to the exhumation of The Big Bopper), how rock & roll was saved, and the...
Episode #31
<p><b>8 and a half hours. For 8 and a half hours, the bodies of four young men lay in a rural field in Iowa, half frozen with snow drifting around them. When these men were discovered, the word would spread far and wide...
Episode #30
<p>A three part series about Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and JP Richardson, the Big Bopper. This episode discusses the horrendous conditions the musicians traveled in and under as part of the Winter Dance Party tour...
Episode #30
<p>A three part series on Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and JP Richardson, the Big Bopper. This episode introduces these young men and what led to their fateful decision to tour with the Winter Dance Party. </p><p>Cover...
Episode #3
<p>Dr. Fred Drolett was a well known Lansing, MI doctor who delivered over 6,400 babies during his years of service. This man inspired his descendants to also live in a way that helps, saves, and nurtures others. In...
Episode #2
<p>Bernard and Rebecca Corr had many children. Meet their offspring: Ella, Frank, Tess, John, Lou, Bill, Earl, and Bridgie. These siblings not only shared parents and memories, they helped each other throughout life...
Episode #1
<p>The Corr line started in Ireland, grew in Ann Arbor, MI, and rooted itself in Lansing, MI. This family's story includes a murder, a disappearance, and wanderlust. Join me and a special Corr guest...or two...or three...
Episode #25
<p>April 2, 1977, the day before Palm Sunday, was not supposed to include a major weather event. However, a supercell that touched down in Kalamazoo and wrecked havoc all the way to Bath, MI, changed that for many...
Episode #24
<p>In this episode I dig deeper into the roots of the Hastings, Bennett and Gladding families. Also discussed are tips (and warnings) for your own research. </p><p>Support the show</p><p>Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by...
Episode #23
<p>She's baaaack! Join us as I read more of the stories we discussed in episode 8! WARNING: The dates I give are a mess and so is the audio but that tracks!<br/><br/>Sources: Newspapers.com, Ancestry.com</p><p>Support...
Episode #22
<p>In this episode we take a closer look at the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. Topics discussed: the interior of the ship, different ways to describe the shape of the Upper Peninsula, and if Lake Superior does give up her...
Episode #21
<p>Let's play a little game, Dear Listeners. I tell you about some native, famous men from Michigan and you try to guess who they are! Intriguing stories, trivia, and perhaps too many Star Wars references. Oof. Also, no...
Episode #20
<p>A story about a man, stuck in the Colorado Mountains, with only one hope, using SOS to signal for help. But this story, while fascinating, is not what it seems. Learn more about the secret that just wouldn't keep and...
Episode #19
<p>Here are a few stories to get you in the Halloween mood!<br/><br/>Music by ALEKSEY CHISTILIN, "Alice In Dark Wonderland" via Pixabay.com</p><p>Support the show</p><p>Music: Saint Kilda Wedding by Harpo Marks</p>
Episode #18
<p>Okay, I wasn't really haunted...or was I? This is the story of Sleep Demons and Sleep Paralysis with some creepy Beaver Island tales thrown in the mix. Happy Halloween!<br/><br/>Song and Sound effects: courtesy of...
Episode #17
<p>Sarah Lonsberry disappeared on January 1, 1905, one cold, Michigan January. No one saw her leave and her concerned husband contacted the police. After years without a lead in the case, a serious of strange events...
Episode #16
<p>What do Frankenstein's monster and Charlotte, MI have in common? More than you might realize. This week's story tells of purposeful poisoning, the life of Billy Pratt, and answers the question: did Boris Karloff ever...
Episode #15
<p>In reality, I have many *favorite* artists (as I have several *best* friends), but not every artist would garner an episode from me. This man most certainly does. Episode 15 is my own tribute to Jimmy Buffett but...
Episode #14
<p>The story of Bobby Kennedy's bid for the 1968 Democratic Nomination, his last speech in California, and a Michigan woman who was waiting for him to speak in the other ballroom. Also, the story of the killer Ferris...
Episode #13
<p>They fell in love at the Eaton County Fair and then, they became parents of a country music legend. This episode takes a long look at some family history, the settling of Chester, MI (again) and the evolution of...
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