Missing the Pointe

Jim, Roger and Tom go back in time to the local carnival! Recalling fond memories of the annual St. Joan of Arc Fair, the guys welcome in two guests with close ties to the fair, both SJA students them...

26 Maj 202336min

Third-generation owner/operator of Grosse Pointe's Da Edoardo Ed Barbieri joins Tom, Roger and Jim to discuss the history of one of GP's longest-standing fixtures of fine dining. Learn how to pronounc...

17 Maj 202332min

Two alumni of Grosse Pointe South join the podcast to walk us through GP in the 90s: Katie Horst and Kristin Mann of the Grosse Pointe Alumni and Friends Association, graduates of GP South in '98 and ...

10 Maj 202331min

It's time to go to the movies! Remember the movie-going experience in Grosse Pointe back in the day? How many of these theaters do you remember going to? And can you remember which theater you went to...

3 Maj 202332min

Guest Holly Smith (GPN, '86) rejoins the podcast to discuss fashions of the 80s (and more) that were, in many ways, unique to Grosse Pointe. Did GP have its own brand of preppy style all its very own?...

21 Apr 202330min

Remember staying home sick from Grosse Pointe Public Schools? How did you spend your days? What were your favorite medications and home remedies? Did you dread going to the doctor? And what on Earth w...

14 Apr 202327min

Missing the Pointe welcomes back return guest Holly Smith (GPN, '86) for a little fun and games. Roger is back from assignment, rejoining Jim, Tom and Holly to reminisce about the games people played ...

7 Apr 202330min

With Roger out on assignment this week, Jim and Tom welcome Holly Smith (Grosse Pointe North, class of 1986) to the podcast as our resident expert on the art of making the ultimate mix tape. We'll tal...

27 Mars 202332min