- 62
- Episodes
- 5
- Transcribed
- 47
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
- 19K
- YouTube views
About Round the Bend Now and Then
Round the Bend Now and Then is hosted by local history storyteller Matt Emery, who brings the stories of South Bend and Mishawaka to life through conversations with the people who know them best. From local leaders and business owners to historians and lifelong residents, each episode uncovers the people, places, and moments that have shaped our community. The podcast is just one part of the journey. Through on-location videos, historic photo comparisons, and short "History Right Under Our Noses" features shared across social media, Matt connects the past to the present - helping you discover the remarkable stories hidden in the places you pass every day. New episodes are available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please be sure to follow on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roundthebendnowandthen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roundthebend574/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roundthebend574 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@roundthebend574?si=AY0fZcS-p7oz6raT X: https://x.com/roundthebend574
- Publisher
- Matt Emery
- Category
- history · society & culture · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 15 Apr 2023
- Latest episode
- 30 Aug 2026
Latest episodes
5 of 62 episodes have a transcript.
30 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Footlocker That Came Home
16 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Lost Treasures of Indiana
2 Aug 2026
A Hidden South Bend Love Story
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The Footlocker That Came Home
Published 30 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So this is early 1944. And so she then came back to Mishawaka one last time. Left here on May 13th, 1944, and took the Capitol Limited to Washington, D.C. Okay. And that's where she got her training at American University, training by the American Red Cross. She trained there until late June. And it's at that point where she was assigned this footlocker. Okay. that she would then carry with her to other locations. So Elizabeth sailed from New York to Scotland on the Queen Elizabeth, arrived there on July 20th, 1944, took the train to London, and for a few weeks she was stationed in London. And this may sound glamorous and exciting, but London was coming under constant V1 rocket attacks. […]
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- Pete DeKever
- Joseph S Pete
- Aaron Helman
- Roger Parent
- Josh Sisk
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 19,067
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 30 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 17 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100
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- Quality
- 65
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 76
- Engagement
- 77
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