Discover the People Behind the Place

Behind every lighthouse, forest trail and lakeside town is someone with a story to tell. The Unscripted U.P. introduces you to artists, entrepreneurs, adventurers, historians and extraordinary locals whose lives are shaped by this remarkable place. Through candid conversations, you'll discover the experiences, traditions and perspectives that make the Upper Peninsula unlike anywhere else.

For murder mystery writer J.L. Hyde, coming home to the Upper Peninsula wasn’t just a change of address: it was a creative turning point.

   

   

Episode Library

   

Bugsy Sailor

Nearly every day, before most of us have poured our first cuppa, Bugsy Sailor is already standing outdoors, camera in hand, waiting for the first light to break.

   

   

Alexis Dahl

What does it take to turn science into a story worth watching? Meet the U.P.-based videographer who brings the natural world into focus, one fascinating discovery at a time.