28 episodes

Local history nerd Matt Emery strives to tell the story of South Bend and Mishawaka through interviews with local leaders, business owners and community members. Learn how intertwined the South Bend and Mishawaka area's past is to our present.
 
Our episodes are available on all popular podcast apps (Apple, Spotify, etc.).

I'm dabbling into visual content as well! Be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel! Link below:
https://youtube.com/@RoundtheBend574

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/roundthebendpod

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For current and historic pictures and commentary on the South Bend and Mishawaka area, also follow https://twitter.com/roundthebend574 on Twitter!

Round the Bend Now and Then Matt Emery

    • History
    • 5.0 • 19 Ratings

Local history nerd Matt Emery strives to tell the story of South Bend and Mishawaka through interviews with local leaders, business owners and community members. Learn how intertwined the South Bend and Mishawaka area's past is to our present.
 
Our episodes are available on all popular podcast apps (Apple, Spotify, etc.).

I'm dabbling into visual content as well! Be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel! Link below:
https://youtube.com/@RoundtheBend574

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/roundthebendpod

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roundthebendnowandthen

Reach out via email at: roundthebend574@gmail.com or instant message on Twitter or Facebook.

For current and historic pictures and commentary on the South Bend and Mishawaka area, also follow https://twitter.com/roundthebend574 on Twitter!

    Lou Sabo: Preserving South Bend’s Legacy with His Photographs

    Lou Sabo: Preserving South Bend’s Legacy with His Photographs

    In this episode, I meet with Lou Sabo - longtime photographer, including 25 years with the South Bend Tribune. 
    Lou has spent decades photographing South Bend's landscape, amassing quite a collection of pictures and knowledge about our local history along the way.
    He has created and narrated a couple of different YouTube documentaries that include a plethora of his photography of historic South Bend throughout.  Hear ALL about this and more in my talk with Lou Sabo!
    Be sure to check out Lou's website AND YouTube documentaries at the links below!
    https://www.lousabo.com/
    https://youtube.com/@lousaboandvincesipocz6046?si=awLFeui_7pxXPd9W
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    ALL of our podcast episodes are now on YouTube! Check out our channel! Be sure to like and subscribe! Link below!
    You Tube Link: https://youtube.com/@RoundtheBend574
    Be sure to follow Round the Bend Now and Then on Twitter: @roundthebendpod
    Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roundthebendnowandthen
    To contact the show, you can email at roundthebend574@gmail.com or message on Twitter.
    For current & historical pictures and commentary on the South Bend & Mishawaka area, follow @roundthebend574 on Twitter.
    Lastly, as I mentioned in the episode, be sure to share Round the Bend Now and Then with somebody who you think will appreciate it!

    • 37 min
    Ronald McDonald House Michiana - Big Balloon Build

    Ronald McDonald House Michiana - Big Balloon Build

    We do a little something different in this episode! Normally I conduct interviews that help tell a story from our area’s past or highlight a historical or well known spot in our area.
    In this episode, we shine a light on a huge four day event… a one of a kind event that has only happened 4 other times in North America, an event that hopes to draw thousands of families to the Northern Indiana.  The event is called The Big Balloon Build and it’s to benefit one of our community's most impactful organizations, The Ronald McDonald House of Michiana. 
    In this episode, you’ll learn ALL about The Big Balloon Build event that is coming to the Northern Indiana Event Center in Elkhart on April 25 - 28.  You’ll hear from three different people, each who passionately articulate how great this event will be!
    You’ll hear from Jen Nyikos, owner of Fun By the Yard event decorating company, Nancy Salwin - Director of Sponsorships & Events at Ronald McDonald House Michiana, and Kiersten Eifler - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Ronald McDonald House Michiana.  
    Check out the websites below for tons of information - tickets, volunteer opportunities, pictures, etc.
    Fun By the Yard: https://www.funbytheyard.net/big-balloon-build
    Ronald McDonald House Michiana: https://rmhcmichiana.org/big-balloon-build/
    Big Balloon Build: https://www.bigballoonbuild.com/northernindiana
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    I'm starting to dabble in visual content as well! Check out our You Tube channel! Be sure to like and subscribe! Link below!
    You Tube Link: https://youtube.com/@RoundtheBend574
    Be sure to follow Round the Bend Now and Then on Twitter: @roundthebendpod
    Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roundthebendnowandthen
    To contact the show, you can email at roundthebend574@gmail.com or message on Twitter.
    For current & historical pictures and commentary on the South Bend & Mishawaka area, follow @roundthebend574 on Twitter.
    Lastly, as I mentioned in the episode, be sure to share Round the Bend Now and Then with somebody who you think will appreciate it!

    • 42 min
    South Bend's Canal That Never Was: Coquillard's Folly

    South Bend's Canal That Never Was: Coquillard's Folly

    In South Bend's historic City Cemetery, there is a bridge that looks completely out of place and literally crosses over nothing.  It crosses no stream, creek, or road -just a VERY old stone arch bridge.  
    Turns out it was one bridge of many, built in the 1830s, that was meant to cross a waterway. This waterway was to be called the Kankakee Mill Race. This mill race was meant to connect the St. Joseph River to the Kankakee River.  The water from the mill race was meant to provide hydroelectric energy to the brand new city of South Bend and surrounding areas. 
    The Kankakee Mill Race was built by one of South Bend’s founding father’s, the very respected businessman & trader, Alexis Coquillard.  It was a sure fire way for him and his many investors to harness the energy of the newly built waterway and sell it to industrial buildings and mills that would be built along the canal.  The four mile canal stretched from the St. Joe River, near Memorial Hospital, to the far West Side of South Bend.
    All was going to plan until the moment Alexis Coquillard realized that he and his investors lost everything on what would become known as "Coquillard's Folly."
    In this episode, I meet with local historian and author Aaron Helman. Within Aaron's most recent book, Ride the Jack Rabbit: More of the People, Places, & Events That Make Michiana Fascinating, is a chapter that details "Coquillard's Folly." Aaron and I discuss that chapter and all of the WILD details surrounding the "The Dry Ditch and South Bend's Bridge to Nowhere."
    Be sure to visit Aaron's website and check out his books!
    Website Link: https://www.aaronhelman.com/
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    I'm starting to dabble in visual content as well! Check out our You Tube channel! Be sure to like and subscribe! Link below!
    You Tube Link: https://youtube.com/@RoundtheBend574
    Be sure to follow Round the Bend Now and Then on Twitter: @roundthebendpod
    Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roundthebendnowandthen
    To contact the show, you can email at roundthebend574@gmail.com or message on Twitter.
    For current & historical pictures and commentary on the South Bend & Mishawaka area, follow @roundthebend574 on Twitter.
    Lastly, as I mentioned in the episode, be sure to share Round the Bend Now and Then with somebody who you think will appreciate it!

    • 31 min
    The Linebacker Lounge

    The Linebacker Lounge

    The Linebacker Lounge is a legendary Notre Dame & South Bend area establishment. It has stood on the corner of Edison Rd & St Rd 23 since 1962. While the surrounding area has changed over the years, The Backer has stood tall making sure all who visit leave happy & hopefully upright.  
    In this episode, I meet with Aaron Frucci, "retired" longtime Backer bartender. Bartenders, especially bartenders in packed college bars, see some things & Aaron is no exception!
    We record AT The Backer & we discuss everything from famous celebrities visiting to bachelorette parties battling, to generations of patrons, & Aaron even shares what Linebacker Sludge is.  Yuck!
    We also discuss the history of the Linebacker & how there were several instances in the 1970s where we were extremely close to losing the beloved bar.
    Check out The Linebacker on:
    Facebook: Linebacker Lounge Across From Notre Dame Link: (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028671055755)
    Twitter: @backerlounge1 Link: (https://twitter.com/backerlounge1?s=21&t=F7clXfsuquJDUiC1HWAY-Q)
    Website: https://linebackerlounge.com/
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    I'm starting to dabble in visual content as well! Check out our You Tube channel! Be sure to like and subscribe! Link below!
    You Tube Link: https://youtube.com/@RoundtheBend574
    Be sure to follow Round the Bend Now and Then on Twitter: @roundthebendpod
    Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roundthebendnowandthen
    To contact the show, you can email at roundthebend574@gmail.com or message on Twitter.
    For current & historical pictures and commentary on the South Bend & Mishawaka area, follow @roundthebend574 on Twitter.
    Lastly, as I mentioned in the episode, be sure to share Round the Bend Now and Then with somebody who you think will appreciate it!

    • 37 min
    The Bomb Blast at Michigan & Colfax

    The Bomb Blast at Michigan & Colfax

    In the early hours of January 10, 1935, at the corner of Colfax Ave & Michigan St in South Bend, IN, bomb blasts rocked the fancy Palais Royale building. The target was the Palace Cafe, which was located on the ground floor of the building. In the ensuing months, the drama surrounding the bombing was something out of a Hollywood script with everything from courtroom shenanigans to looting to insurance companies taken to court.
    In this episode, I meet with local historian and author Aaron Helman. Within Aaron's most recent book, Ride the Jack Rabbit: More of the People, Places, & Events That Make Michiana Fascinating, is a chapter that details the Palace Cafe bombing. Aaron and I discuss that chapter and all of the WILD details surrounding the Palace Cafe bombing.
    Be sure to visit Aaron's website and check out his books!
    Website Link: https://www.aaronhelman.com/
    ______________________________________________________
    I'm starting to dabble in visual content as well! Check out our You Tube channel! Be sure to like and subscribe! Link below!
    You Tube Link: https://youtube.com/@RoundtheBend574
    Be sure to follow Round the Bend Now and Then on Twitter: @roundthebendpod
    Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roundthebendnowandthen
    To contact the show, you can email at roundthebend574@gmail.com or message on Twitter.
    For current & historical pictures and commentary on the South Bend & Mishawaka area, follow @roundthebend574 on Twitter.
    Lastly, as I mentioned in the episode, be sure to share Round the Bend Now and Then with somebody who you think will appreciate it!

    • 33 min
    South Bend's Band of Brothers

    South Bend's Band of Brothers

    Imagine how hard it would be to have a son or daughter overseas fighting in a war. Now imagine that multiplied by SIX! SIX of Ethel & Howard Hardman's sons left their Corby St. home to serve our country in World War II!
    In this episode, you'll learn about those SIX brothers: South Bend's Band of Brothers. I meet with Edna Parcell, who over the years has helped tell the stories of her brothers Royal, Clyde, Robert, Marion, Joseph and Donald Hardman, who all served our country in World War II.  
    I must tell you all that doing this episode moved me so much.  From hearing Edna's memories, to editing & shaping the episode, it truly was special.  I obviously never met the Hardman brothers, but I feel honored & privileged to be able to share their WWII story with others. 
    This episode is a stark reminder to us that freedom is not free and that our men and women serving in our military sacrifice SO MUCH to keep us free. Be sure to thank a veteran today!
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    I'm starting to dabble in visual content as well! Check out our You Tube channel! Be sure to like and subscribe! Link below!
    You Tube Link: https://youtube.com/@RoundtheBend574
    Be sure to follow Round the Bend Now and Then on Twitter: @roundthebendpod
    Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roundthebendnowandthen
    To contact the show, you can email at roundthebend574@gmail.com or message on Twitter.
    For current & historical pictures and commentary on the South Bend & Mishawaka area, follow @roundthebend574 on Twitter.
    Lastly, as I mentioned in the episode, be sure to share Round the Bend Now and Then with somebody who you think will appreciate it!

    • 55 min

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I can’t wait for more episodes! This podcast weaves history, fun, and a shared human experience in a unique way. It’s so much more than just the history of an area. This podcast tells unique stories of an area through the eyes of those who lived it, but anyone who listens can share in the memories. Interesting and inviting - as you listen and journey along with the guests, you’ll definitely remember your own unique “small moments” that make our lives connected and special.

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