What's with the Pineapple?

A podcast about what’s happening in Michigan’s hospitality industry delivered directly through your speakers brought to you by the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association.

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Ep. 49 - Baldly, Brutally Partisan

Posted September 5, 202500:50:06

Justin welcomes back Adrian Hemond of Grassroots Midwest and John Sellek of Harbor Strategic Public Affairs who jointly share their inside the Lansing...

Ep. 48 - Gone, Baby Here

Posted August 8, 202500:49:42

Ooh baby baby, it’s a wild world! Justin labored to handle the podcasting duties solo this week because beloved co-host Emily went into labor and...

Ep. 47 - One Big Beautiful Switchboard

Posted July 11, 202500:47:45

While Emily hasn't gone on leave quite yet, Justin takes the helm with production control and an impressive arsenal of sound effects buttons to break...

Ep. 46 - GLP-One and Done

Posted June 26, 202501:11:39

With Emily preparing for a hiatus and Justin's podcast equipment training going about as well as expected, the duo tackles the hospitality industry's...

Ep. 45 - MAHA Mama Drama

Posted May 8, 202500:56:23

Justin and Emily are fully caffeinated and slightly unhinged to tackle a lineup of industry challenges both perennial and unprecedented. Justin and...