{"podcast":{"title":"Trollin' the Mitten","slug":"trollin-the-mitten-6994211","podcast_index_feed_id":6994211,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/trollin-the-mitten/","website_url":"https://trollin-the-mitten.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/4bf95bd6-a0b5-444e-9c3d-e246ce2b5df4/TTM-Avatar.jpg","author":"LCC Connect","episode_count":16,"summary":"Whether you consider yourself a Michiganian or a Michigander, you'll love Trollin' the Mitten! Join Aral Gribble, a lifelong Michigan \"troll\" and LCC student, as he combines improv, spoof, skit comedy, and radio theater to both poke fun at and celebrate the Great Lakes State. From the Isle Royale National Park to the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Trollin’ the Mitten is bound to rock the docks and shake the shores in at least four out of five Great Lakes!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T08:17:04.022043+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trollin-the-mitten-6994211"},"episode":{"title":"2024 Election Special","slug":"2024-election-special","published_at":"2024-10-29T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trollin-the-mitten-6994211/2024-election-special","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trollin-the-mitten-6994211","url":"https://trollin-the-mitten.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/e03e356c-55f3-4e8c-8cde-bd8e58c72e2a/Trollin-the-Mitten-Ep-005-2024-Election-Special-PODCAST-EDIT.mp3","summary":"Get ready for a hilariously absurd journey into the world of canvassing and local politics with guest Mark Gmazel as Aral interviews his original character, Darrell Kingman, \"The Michigan Leftist\". This episode dives into the quirky and often ridiculous aspects of political engagement, showcasing Kingman's passion for volunteering with a comedic twist. From his unconventional beginnings as a child orphaned on a boxcar to his relentless canvassing for candidate Ella Nicotine, Darrell shares his unique take on civic duty. Listeners will be entertained by the improvised banter and the absurdity of the situations that unfold as Darrell navigates the streets of Howell, Michigan, trying to connect with constituents. With humor and heart, this episode highlights the importance of getting involved in local politics, all while keeping the laughter rolling. ________________ Website: Aral Gribble Instagram: Gribbles 'n' Bits YouTube: Trollin' the Mitten","meta_description":"Get ready for a hilariously absurd journey into the world of canvassing and local politics with guest Mark Gmazel as Aral interviews his original characte…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1884,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trollin-the-mitten-6994211/episodes/2024-election-special/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trollin-the-mitten-6994211/2024-election-special.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}