About the Host

Duane Weed: The Voice of Montcalm County & Michigan Storyteller

Duane Weed has been a visual storyteller since 1984. As the host and producer of the Discover Montcalm Podcast, Duane’s mission is simple: to spotlight the people, businesses, and attractions that make Montcalm County, Michigan, a world-class place to live and work.

A Legacy of Media Production

Before launching the podcast, Duane established DW Video & Multimedia, LLC in August of 1984. For decades, he has provided professional video production and website design for corporate, retail, industry, and nonprofits throughout West Michigan. From high-end corporate training videos to the delicate process of preserving family memories—converting 8mm film, slides, and tapes to digital—Duane has been the region’s go-to media expert.

Dedicated to the Next Generation

Duane’s passion for storytelling is matched only by his commitment to education. His journey as an educator began in 1983 and has spanned several prestigious institutions:

  • Greenville High School: Spent seven years building Jacket Video Productions/Studio 2, teaching students to direct LIVE multi-camera productions.

  • Ferris State University: Served as an adjunct professor in the Television and Digital Media Production program.

  • Montcalm Area Career Center (MACC): Since 2020, Duane has led the Digital Arts program, growing it from a handful of students to a thriving hub for 11th and 12th graders learning the “wonderful world of digital media.”

Why Discover Montcalm?

After forty years of producing content for others, Duane launched the Discover Montcalm Podcast in August of 2022 to share the hidden gems of his own backyard. Whether he’s interviewing a local business owner in Howard City or a “living gnome” in Greenville, Duane brings a producer’s eye and a neighbor’s heart to every episode.

Connect with Duane

Whether you have a story to tell, a business to grow, or a box of old films that need a digital life, Duane is ready to connect.