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Missing the Pointe

Missing the Pointe

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 Grosse Pointer Tom Nixon is joined by two GP expatriates — longtime Pointers Jim Clor and Roger Fong — to talk about what they miss most about the Pointes. Everything from school activities, recreation, pastimes, culture and nostalgia. We cover everything there is to cover about growing up in Grosse Pointe. Sponsored by the Grosse Pointe Alumni and Friends Association.Missing the Pointers Social Sciences
Episodes
  • S2.E13: Hitting the High Pointe, with Jennifer Bierkle

    S2.E13: Hitting the High Pointe, with Jennifer Bierkle
    Dec 20 2024

    Owner of the newest burger joint in town, Jennifer Bierkle, joins Tom, Roger and Jim to talk about the hottest thing since the fire that burned down Arnold's on Happy Days!

    Hear from the entrepreneur's own mouth what went into a brand new business in Grosse Pointe that will be feeding the happy mouths of Grosse Pointers everywhere — High Pointe Burger Joint!


    Intro/outro music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Why We Sing by Mr. Radio.⁠⁠
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    40 mins
  • S2.E12: Getting Back to the Pointe, with Joe Binkowski

    S2.E12: Getting Back to the Pointe, with Joe Binkowski
    Dec 9 2024

    Jim and Roger regale Tom (and you!) with stories and hot takes from their recent return-trips home to Grosse Pointe. What did they miss? What's changed? What stays the same forever?

    PLUS! Just in time for Christmas-shopping season, Joe Binkowski (GPN, '89), owner of Ridgecrest Outfitters (GP), joins the show to tell us all about what it's like to own a retail location in The Village.

    Intro/outro music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Why We Sing by Mr. Radio.⁠⁠
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    48 mins
  • S2.E11: What Do You Miss About the Pointes?

    S2.E11: What Do You Miss About the Pointes?
    Sep 4 2024

    If you've moved away from Grosse Pointe, what do you miss most? Jim and Roger share with Tom the things they never knew they'd miss when they ventured away from the Pointes...but now that they're gone, they just can't live without!

    Intro/outro music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Why We Sing by Mr. Radio.⁠⁠
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    35 mins
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