Legends of the Land with Destination Cleveland

Legends of the Land with Destination Cleveland

This is Legends of The Land, a podcast series that centers on some of those absolutely burning questions we all have about Cleveland — the kind of stuff no one is talking about – but probably should. From our obsession with sports to our rock history, Cleveland can be a bit of a mystery. And like with any good mystery, that’s where urban myths are created, yarns are spun and legends are born. This is Legends of The Land. To learn more about visiting Cleveland, visit ThisisCleveland.com.

Episodes

Episode 1 - Legends of the Land - Polish Boy

April 21, 2023 • 12 mins
“What’s a Polish Boy,” you ask? This finger-licking phenomenon starts with a grilled Polish kielbasa laid in a thick, white sausage roll. Next, the sandwich is topped with piping-hot french fries and crunchy coleslaw. The fact is, this quintessential Cleveland food is delicious. But the question remains: where in the world did such a concoction come from? Who was the origin of these sandwiches? What Cleveland genius invented such i...
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Episode 2 - Legends of the Land - The Banned Band

April 22, 2023 • 12 mins
Did you know there was once a band that was banned from performing in Cleveland? And, because of this band, ALL rock concerts were banned in Cleveland? Yes, the very city that coined the term “rock ‘n’ roll” once had a ban on all rock concerts. So what’s the legend behind such infamy? We’re uncovering The Legend of the Banned Band. To learn more about visiting Cleveland, visit ThisisCleveland.com
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Episode 3 - Legends of the Land - The Missing "A"

April 24, 2023 • 10 mins
The city of Cleveland was founded on July 22, 1796, by the very general who surveyed the land for the Connecticut Land Company – General Moses Cleaveland. His job was to survey land that sat on the southern coast of Lake Erie and the mouth of what would eventually be known as the Cuyahoga River. From that point forward, the city was known as “Cleveland.” But, Moses’ name is spelled “C-L-E-A-V-E-L-A-N-D,” so, what happened to that f...
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Episode 4 - Legends of the Land - Hip Hop in The Land

September 18, 2023 • 16 mins
Everyone knows that rock ‘n’ roll is part of Cleveland’s DNA. So, you might not be surprised to learn that Cleveland has a rich and storied hip-hop history, as well. But how did hip-hop become a defining factor of the music in Cleveland? What’s The Land’s defining hip-hop sound? Who’s blowing up the scene? And what’s next for this genre? Given the 50th anniversary of hip-hop this year, we turned these questions to Cleveland’s resid...
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Episode 5 - Legends of the Land - Total Solar Eclipse

December 11, 2023 • 12 mins
Perhaps you’ve seen the headlines and read the news stories: on April 8, 2024, a Total Solar Eclipse will occur across portions of North America, including Mexico and the United States. It’s being called “The Great North American Eclipse.” In Cleveland, we’re expecting 10,000+ visitors from around the globe. But what is a total solar eclipse? And why is Cleveland considered “the center of the universe” in 2024? Let’s dive into this...
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Episode 6 - Legends of the Land - The Legend of Station Hope

December 11, 2023 • 14 mins
Often when people think about notable cities along the Underground Railroad, places like Boston and New York often come to mind. But few people are aware of the significance of Cleveland’s role within this movement and how the residents of the city helped to move likely thousands of people to safety in Canada. Join us in exploring The Legend of Station Hope.
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Episode 7 - Legends of the Land - The Lake Effect

December 15, 2023 • 12 mins
It’s no secret that Cleveland gets a bad rap for being a snowy and cloudy destination. But the truth is, the weather in Cleveland, although fickle and – yes – cloudy and snowy at times, can be quite beautiful, sunny and with immaculately perfect temps. So, what’s the deal with this perception? And, what does the “Lake Effect” have to do with anything?
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Episode 8 - The Legend of Our Man Of Steel

September 25, 2024 • 13 mins
We all know the story of Superman — the single survivor of a faraway planet, blessed with incredible powers and an equally incredible jawline. But do we all know the story of how we got Superman? If you live in Cleveland, the answer is closer than you might think.
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Episode 9 - The Legend of Rock and Roll

October 10, 2024 • 21 mins
Cleveland is known around the world as the birthplace of rock and roll - heck, it's even home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! But what did it do to deserve such a reputation, and why do people make the trek to see the iconic museum? On today's episode, we speak to Dr. Jason Hanley about the origins of Rock 'n Roll, Rock music in the Land, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and its lasting legacy. To learn more about visiting Cl...
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Episode 10 - The Legend of the Bridge Wars

October 24, 2024 • 13 mins
Today, we’re exploring a unique chapter of Cleveland history - the Bridge Wars, which took place in the early 1800s. When the lines in the sand are the banks of the Cuyahoga, making friends with the next town over might be a bridge too far.
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Episode 11 - Legends of the Land - The Legend of Christmas Ale

November 26, 2024 • 14 mins
Today we're talking about the Land's fascination with holiday brews, none more legendary than Great Lakes Brewing Company's Christmas Ale. Maybe it's our area’s shared cultural heritage with the Northern European originators of the brew, or perhaps it's something about long winter nights and holiday flurries — either way, the tradition of brewing ales and lagers with holiday flavors has found a home in Ohio, where more Christmas Al...
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Episode 12 - Legends of the Land - The Legend of the Cleveland Browns

December 5, 2024 • 16 mins
Built on fires and fed on the nectar of a third-shift-shot-and-a-beer, Cleveland isn’t a city that pretends to be anything but itself. A manufacturing city steeped in spirit and fortitude, Cleveland has transformed itself through decades of perseverance and a special kind of grit. Through it all, though – the ups and downs; the highs and lows – we held it together with one thing: football. On today's episode we discuss the history ...
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Episode 13 - Legends of the Land - Lake Erie Surfing

January 28, 2025 • 14 mins
When you picture surfing, what images come to mind? For most people, it’s the huge waves, busy beaches and palm trees in places like Hawaii, Tahiti and SoCal. But what if I told you that Cleveland – yes Cleveland, Ohio – is a thrilling surfing destination? On this episode of Legends of the Land, we chat with local surfer phenoms Caleb & Sam Skelton about the surfing community on the shores of Lake Erie.
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Episode 14 - Legends of the Land - Moviemaking in the Land

February 25, 2025 • 12 mins
When you think of classic locations to shoot a movie scene, you might imagine a huge film set in a warehouse in L.A., or a grisled New York City detective in the Big Apple, hot on the case. Maybe you’ve heard of huge productions like The Walking Dead taking over rural Atlanta for weeks at a time, or a Game of Thrones shoot increasing the population of a small European town 10 times over while they’re working. Well, apart from the ...
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