Author and Michigan tourism expert Dianna Stampfler returns on The Richard Piet Show, this time to discuss Michigan's Haunted Lighthouses - her book published in 2019. The awesome structures are fascinating in and of themselves, and harbor a rich history. Add to...
Richard talks about returning from a brief hiatus with an expanded effort to bring more content to the program. Click to hear more! Episode references: CBS News "On The Road" with Steve Hartman Purposeful exposure - Livemic Communications
Summit Pointe, the county mental health authority in Calhoun County, Michigan, is banking that a new approach to its population's mental health needs will mean a healthier community. In this episode, Summit Pointe CEO Jeannie Goodrich discusses the opening of its...
A new year is underway and maybe you're thinking about a new vehicle in your garage. Jeff Gilbert has been covering the auto industry in Detroit for WWJ-AM and CBS News for a number of years. Recently, we got his perspective on the hottest new models in 2021. We...
What is BMW's "gentleman's function"?! How about a Cadillac that came with drink tumblers? These are just a couple of auto inspector and appraiser John Hansen's top 5 unusual features in a car. And, he gives us a few more modern examples of unusual car...
In this episode, Richard takes a few minutes to offer some perspective on the program after 5 months since its debut - and 16 episodes! As well, there are a few ways you can help support the program - and it won't cost a thing! On the other hand, there are some...
Michigan tourism expert Dianna Stampfler (Promote Michigan) goes back to her roots as an investigative journalist and delves into the circumstances surrounding the cold case death of Dean Templeton. Templeton's difficult family history and early life didn't...
Star car blogger Jim Suva (The Suva Files) takes us on another journey to learn the backstory of a famous movie car. This time, it's the 1979 Pontiac Trans Am from Steve McQueen's last movie, "The Hunter". In a car-versus-combine chase, this Trans Am meets...
It is heartbreaking to watch TV chef Rachael Ray guide viewers of her program through the remains of her home after a chimney fire decimated it in the summer of 2020. She and her husband escaped with just minutes to spare after the fire began, which started in the...
Kim Zimmer and Robert Newman are known by millions as daytime's Josh and Reva, supercouple of the CBS drama Guiding Light. Since GL went off the air for good in 2009 (with Robert and Kim in the very last scenes of the series), the pair moved on to new gigs on...