More Than Corn

By: Kim and Jack Laing
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  • "More Than Corn" is a love letter to the American Midwest, a region woven from quiet resilience, warmhearted hospitality, and a deep connection to the land. We'll wander through small towns where stories whisper on the wind, bustling cities that hum with creativity, and vast landscapes that speak of a timeless past.

    Each week, hosts Kim and Jack Laing, go into the cornfields and beyond the cornfields, showcasing the Midwest's diverse landscapes, cultural events, historical landmarks, and everyday people. Each episode is an invitation to slow down, savor the simple things, and reconnect with the values that truly matter. Whether you're a lifelong Midwesterner or simply curious, join us as we explore the heart and soul of this remarkable region, one story at a time.

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Episodes
  • How to Positively Identify a Midwesterner

    How to Positively Identify a Midwesterner
    Nov 6 2024

    It isn't just our unique charm and hospitality that sets up apart in this vast and wonderful country. We say "ope" and debate soda vs. pop, but there are so many more signs that you very well may be talking to a native Midwesterner.

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    You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoreThanCornPodcast as well as on Instagram at @morethancorn_podcast.

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    59 mins
  • The Captain Bailey House and Hollenberg Station

    The Captain Bailey House and Hollenberg Station
    Oct 30 2024

    We are continuing our ghostly tour of the Midwest. This week, we try to find out what really happened at the Captain Bailey House in Brownville, Nebraska, that left the spirits uneasy. Then, we explore Hollenberg Station, near Hanover, Kansas, that may very well still be home to some very daring souls.

    And stay until the end--we learn some interesting facts about harvesting corn and the dynamic intersection of science, technology, and agriculture that is agricultural engineering.

    **This episode contains themes of death.

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    We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.
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    47 mins
  • The Haunted Dakotas

    The Haunted Dakotas
    Oct 23 2024

    Prepare to be spooked as we explore the haunted histories of Fort Abraham Lincoln in North Dakota and Deadwood, South Dakota. We're sharing the history and reported accounts of ghostly apparitions, unexplained noises, and chilling encounters that have captivated visitors and locals alike. Uncover the dark secrets that may still haunt these historic Midwestern sites.

    WARNING: Some content may not be suitable for children. Death and violence themes are part of this episode.

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    We love conversation! Share your thoughts, and ask questions. Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform.
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    1 hr and 10 mins

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