About this podcast
The Official Experience Jackson Podcast showcases the diverse experiences of Jackson County, Michigan. Listen and subscribe to get the latest insights and stories of local experts, historians, artists, and those operating attractions. Get insider tips, personal anecdotes, and unique perspectives on Jackson County, to help you plan for your next trip!
Your host, Rachel Buchanan, Marketing and Development Manager at Experience Jackson, enthusiastically joins you on the journey to learn what you can experience at the crossroads of south-central Michigan.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 140 episodes
- E139: Love, Pasta · 16 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Ridge and Mariel Frew, owners of Love, Pasta, a family-owned…
- E138: Halloween Nite Lites · 11 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes John Spink, Owner and Creator of Halloween Nite Lites, a 2-mile…
- E137: The Blue Julep · 14 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Laura Davenport, owner of The Blue Julep, a bakery with…
- E136: Parma Day · 10 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Laura Mendez, a committee member who helps plan Parma Day, a…
- E135: City Center Venue · 12 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Kelli Hoover with the City of Jackson to talk about a recently…
- E134: Jackson Generals Hockey · 13 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Michael Klintworth of the Jackson Generals. The Jackson…
- E133: Jackson College Astronomical Observatory · 15 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Travis Marlow, Coordinator of the Jackson College Astronomical…
- E132: The Back Nine Jackson · 15 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes John and Chelsea Hess, owners of The Back Nine Jackson, an…
- E131: Otterly Fun Kayak Rental · 11 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Gerald Easton, owner of Otterly Fun Kayak Rental, offering a…
- E130: Paige Onweller & The Irish Hills Gravel · 19 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Paige Onweller, Professional Off-Road Cyclist and Founder of…
- E129: Westers Family Vineyard and Winery · 14 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Wendy Westers of Westers Family Vineyard and Winery. Located in…
- E128: Josh From England · 13 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes social media influencer Josh From England! Josh visited Jackson…
- E127: Sanford Family Beef · 13 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Chris & Jackie Sanford, owners and family behind Sanford Family…
- E126: Jackson County Parks Challenge · 11 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Kyle Lewis, the Director of Jackson County Parks, along with…
- E125: Women's National Ballooning Championship & Jackson Hot Air Jubilee · 20 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Angela Madden and Jacque Austin, two of the coordinators of the…
- E124: Grass Lake Traffic Jam'In · 12 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Joe DeBoe (founder) and Dawn Cuddie (long-time committee…
- E123: Eat Coneys Like a Local – Russell Davis IV · 17 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes content creator and local food explorer, Russell Davis IV…
- E122: Jackson Juneteenth Celebration (2026) · 15 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes John Willis and Kelly Crum, two of the organizers of the City…
- E121: Bill Hobson with Michigan Golf Live · 11 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Bill Hobson, Executive Producer/Host of Michigan Golf Live. On…
- E120: Phil Eich & StoryVille · 13 minIn this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Phil Eich of StoryVille. Phil frequently visits Jackson County…
