Ripples from The Land explores the stories of Clevelanders and regional institutions that had a national and even global impact in a series of engaging conversations. From game-changing inventors, to influential artists, architects and politicians to industries, music, and food, the history of Cleveland is much more than you can imagine – it’s vibrant, impactful, and very entertaining!
In this episode, we explore how waves of migration—both international and domestic—shaped Cleveland’s neighborhoods, industries, and identity.
10 Mar 2025
Cleveland from A to Z
“In this episode, John Grabowski talks about using history to unlock the soul of the city”
8 Feb 2025
When Native Americans Met Moses Cleaveland
In this episode, John Grabowski and Native American Historian John Bickers talk about Moses Cleaveland’s arrival to Northeast Ohio on July 22, 1796 and what first contact was like when he landed before the settlers arrived.
31 Mar 2024
Millionaire Road
In this episode, John shares stories about Euclid Avenue, once known as “Millionaires Row,” which was home to some of the nation's most powerful and influential industrialists, including John D. Rockefeller.
29 Feb 2024
Cleveland Politics that Transformed the Land
Ryan and John share stories about the Cleveland kingmaker Marcus Hanna, who got William McKinley elected in 1897, and his epic clashes with Tom L. Johnson, the great reformer, during the streetcar wars. Politics that Transformed
18 Nov 2023
Cleveland and the Civil War
Cleveland and the Civil War
Ryan, John, and Civil War expert Meghan Schill share stories from the Civil War-era, which transformed Cleveland from a commercial village to a manufacturing powerhouse.
18 Aug 2023
Rockefeller's Bones
When John D. Rockefeller became one of the wealthiest men in history, he made Cleveland the center of the world for a time. The ghosts of the robber barons still reside in the architecture and institutions of Cleveland, which keeps Rockefeller’s bones underneath a giant granite obelisk in Lake View cemetery.
6 Aug 2023
Ripples Beyond the Earth
Ryan and John discuss the legacy of the Warner and Swasey Company, which made some of the most sought after telescopes in the U.S.
9 Jul 2023
Food That Transformed The Land
Did you have a frozen dinner lately, or go out for ribs, or how about a can of Beefaroni? This tasty discussion focuses on foods that transformed the city and then went well beyond it. CLE was a "foodie" city long before the twenty-first century.
16 May 2023
Encyclopedias and History
This short episode will give the listeners some insight into why we do it.
1 May 2023
Ripples from the Land — Come see us live! May 4, 7:00 pm at the Music Box Supper Club.
We will be talking about the upcoming live event at the Music Box Supper Club
3 Mar 2023
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