Copper Island Podcast
7 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★ - 1 ratingSurrounded by the unpredictable waters of Lake Superior, the Keweenaw Peninsula is defined by the era of copper mining. Visit any place in the Keweenaw, and you will feel the spirit of its original settlers. The triumph, the sadness, the fortitude, and the bravery.
These are their stories.
Inspired by historical events from local newspapers, family lore, and academic studies, Copper Island is a fictional podcast that explores the heartbeat of the copper mining boom in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan: the people.
Learn more: copperislandpodcast.com
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Episodes
Episode 7: Wishbone
November 23, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBIt’s 1952, and after a decade of Thanksgiving mishaps, particularly one involving a missing wishbone, Gloria is tired of hosting the family dinner for 43 people. After convincing her family to dine out, the holiday is more chaotic than ever… but as she seeks solace from the crowd, an unexpected encounter with a stranger anchors Gloria back to the beauty found in the imperfect moments of her family life.
Episode 6: Poison in the Milk
November 11, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBWhile her husband Paul is away at war, Helmi dwells on her decision to come to America despite a disturbing revelation from her sister before making the life-changing voyage from Finland. To cope with his absence, Helmi immerses herself in domestic life and the memories of what brought her to Red Jacket. As she explores the unresolved tears in the fabric of her family brought on by a past confession that continues to haunt her, Helmi pushes through her emotional isolation and longing to give ...
Episode 5: Madame Helena: A Ghost Story
October 31, 2023 00:20 - 8 minutes - 8.31 MBPolish actress Madame Helena Modjeska performed at The Calumet Theatre three times… and according to local legend, she never left. One actress even claimed to see her on stage. Originally written to be performed on stage, this story reimagines Madame Helena in what might be her eternal resting place.
Episode 4: My Perfect Day
June 30, 2021 00:33 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBWhat does a miner think about all day? Frank operates the one-man drill in total isolation before the sun rises and after the sun sets, daydreaming about his perfect day. In his imagination, life is divine – but he can’t escape the grim reality of the danger he faces day after day.
Episode 3: Lay Down on the Good Earth
June 07, 2021 02:46 - 20 minutes - 19 MBDrawing on a traditional Finnish lullaby, “Lay Down on the Good Earth” celebrates the fortitude of Finnish immigrants in Michigan and the Midwest. As her husband leaves for another day in the copper mines, Sanni reflects on her role as a wife, a mother, happier days in Finland, and the surprising fate of her two sons. Although Sanni’s younger years have passed, what remains certain is the process of making nisu — the kneading of dough, the braiding of bread — each thick ribbon a symbol of the...
Episode 2: Aura
March 28, 2021 15:43 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBAfter losing everything during the 1913 copper strike, Wesley and Eevi relocate to a promising agricultural settlement on Keweenaw Bay. A world away from the mines, they grapple with the past and work to start over and save what they have left – their marriage.
Copper Island Intro | Episode 1
March 25, 2021 00:07 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBWelcome to the first episode of Copper Island! This episode shares a little bit of background information about the inspiration for this show.