Hometown Conversations

On this episode, we discuss our MS150 bike trip, and review where we have been for the past month.

Guests include: Alissa Groff - MS Society Brandon Hoen Sarah Work

In this episode of Hometown Conversations, Roman and Jill talk about the recent snow fall, their fitness journey including the addition of an ice bath, and the therapeutic benefits of reality dating shows.

We catch you up on all of our adventures. Adventures Emcee McLeod Alliance Bowl-a-thon Importance of positivity Supporting kids REACH video

Season 4 kicks off with a discussion of the past year and where we have been. A lot has happened since our last podcast and it's time to talk about where we are going with this podcast in to the future.

On our final episode of Season three, it is just Jill and I. We take a new deep dive in to questions about relationships and reflect on 2022. Music in episode: via artlist.io license (Creator Pro License Number - 862461) Young and Free - Rex Banner Xerces - Michael Shynes About the memories - Solar Body

When we think about our local chamber, our first thought is the public events we all see. In this episodes, we sit down with Mary Hodson, Chamber President, to talk about new initiatives that the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce is involved in. From trying to find solutions to a shortage of openings in daycare, to helping solve health insurance for small businesses, there was a lot to talk about. We also talk about a big upcoming event, Small Business Saturday. Music in episode: via artlist.io license (Creator Pro License Number - 862461) Young and Free - Rex Banner Xerces - Michael Shynes About the memories - Solar Body

Better health doesn't happen overnight. And it doesn't happen alone. At Hutchinson Health Foundation, community-first partnerships and donor-powered investments are creating the future of health care, right here in our own backyard. Join us as we talk with Rachel about the foundations goals, grants and scholarships, and the big event right around the corner - the gala. Music in episode: via artlist.io license (Creator Pro License Number - 862461)

In this episode, Jill and Roman talk about why it has been a hot minute since the last podcast. So many things to update all of you on. Music in episode: via artlist.io license (Creator Pro License Number - 862461)

Our first effort at doing a live show. With so many moving parts, it kept Roman and bit more busy than normal during the show. Thank you to all who joined us during the show, including all those "pulled off the street" to talk about their favorite fair memories. Music via artlist.io Young and Free - Rex Banner Xerces - Michael Shynes

On this weeks episode, we have a conversation about the end of summer; what was our biggest fear as a kid; should everyone work in the service industry; school shenanigans and more. Hope to see you there!

It is one of my favorite times of year - music festival season. Hutchinson has a real gem of a festival that, if you haven't been to it yet, this is the year to change that. RiverSong Music Festival is set to begin this weekend on July 15th and 16th with acts from all over Minnesota.

Well, what can we say? After a month (or more) off, we are back - and kicking it old school so to speak. When we started the podcast, we alternated between conversations with guests, and then, just ourselves. Over the past several episodes, we have gotten away from that and we missed it. So we are back with just a wide range of topics this week with just Roman and Jill. As always, thanks for listening.

Kids today are faced with a tough choice - what do I do after high school. If we think about it hard enough, we probably dealt with the same things. The Hutchinson School District created a program called TigerPath to help guide kids through what career choices are available to them. Then built classes in the school to help get kids exposure to those ideas. From job shadowing, to mentor, to class work, TigerPath is about helping our kids succeed. Join us as we talk with Andrea Moore, TigerPath Coordinator at ISD423 about the ins and outs of this great program. https://hutchtigerpath.com/parents/ Music: Keep on Moving - Lucky Sound via Artlist.io

On this weeks episode, we talk with Emily and Joseph from Jimmy's Pizza. We talked about everything from the start of business, to their favorite pizzas. We had a great conversation and laughed a lot!

In this week's episode, we catch you up on the past couple of weeks while we have been away. We also take a long look at the importance of self growth - how important it is personally, but also professionally.

On the this episode of Hometown Conversations, we visit with Candace Hoversten of NorthStar Counseling and Modern Minds Therapy. We jump in to the deep end and talk about stress, burnout, and much more. This is one you won't want to miss. Next episode streams on Wednesday (at Noon). Catch us on all of the streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, PodMN, and now, YouTube.

As we kick off season 3, we turn our focus to what many of us start our year off with - a resolution to get healthier - both mentally, and physically. On this weeks' episode, we talk with Kirk Hendrickson, owner of Iron Jungle CrossFit.

This week it is back to Roman and Jill. In this podcast we talk about slowing life down and enjoying every moment of it. What are you thankful for? Thanksgiving memories What are your favorite traditions? Are you using your time wisely? What is the dumbest way you've hurt yourself?

This week we talk with Mary Hodson, President of the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, and Jeremy Watzke, chair of the Taste of the Holidays event with the Hutchinson Ambassadors. We talk about one of our favorite events for the business community in Hutchinson - Small Business Saturday. It looks to be a very large event this year, so tune in to learn more. We also talk Farm Fatigue, Taste of the Holidays, Leadership Institute and more. See you soon!

On this week's podcast, we welcome Bo Young and Matt Beilke to the podcast. We talk about a recent poll from the Hutchinson Leader where it asked how easy it was to make deep and meaningful relationships. We also touch on the importance of leadership and how that is changing as well as how important kindness is in our daily lives. We look forward to seeing you soon. Don't forget to take our poll on Spotify! Check us out on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and more.

We are back on track after a busy fall. This week we talk about the season finale of Ted Lasso, the changing of the seasons and we end with asking some pretty tough questions of each other.

As we make our transition in to the fall season, so many events are on the schedule. This week on the podcast, we hang out with Dan Hart from Bobbing Bobber Brewing Company and talk about the brewery and Octoberfest.

It's been a hot minute, we know. Sometimes life gets a little too much. In this weeks episode, we talk about Roman's "journey" with kidney stones. We talk about the power of Ted Lasso, a show you must watch. Then we take a trip down memory lane as we travel to Elbow Lake, Jill's hometown.

This week on the podcast, Roman and Jill revisit one of their favorite things to do - ask deeper relationship questions to each other. We hope you take the time to share your thoughts with us on some of the questions asked, whether it is by yourself, or with your significant other. Have a great week!

It is blistering hot outside, and that can only mean one thing. Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival is here! We are joined today by Jon and Laura Beach, Commodore and First Mate and Ryan Elbert, Vice Commodore for this year's festival. In this episode, we talk about this year's Water Carnival, the difference between the events and the scholarship program, and their favorite memories of the program.  We also talk with Erika Tillman and Abby Riewer, the current Queen and Princess about their favorite part of the event and their time with Water Carnival.

This week was quite an incredible experience. We visited the Kurth family farm just outside of Hutchinson, learned all about farming from them and from Kevin Buss, a long time family dairy farmer in McLeod County. We also talked with Jeremy Watzke, Chair of the Ag Committee at the Chamber of Commerce about Dairy Days (June 4th) in Hutchinson. Come along and learn a bit more about the family dairy farms in our area.

Season two kicks off with a bang. On this episode, we are joined by Amanda Kosek - our energetic, passionate friend and health driven motivator! We got serious about healthcare, self care, friendships, who and what motivates us and more. We are sure you will enjoy this insightful and energizing conversation. We have a lot of great episodes coming up, so check that follow, or subscribe button wherever you listen to the podcast!

Sometimes life comes at you pretty damn quick. We've been away for the past couple of weeks to visit and take care of family. We always thought it would be fun to have our moms on the show together. While we aren't able to do that quite yet, Roman sat down with his mom and had a great conversation with her from her hospital room.

On this week's podcast, we feel like there is also a renewed sense of energy with Spring. That first time the sun shines bright and you don't need to put a jacket on. No matter how you feel about the actual season of Spring, I think we can all agree that there tends to be a theme of "new" or "fresh" with spring. The birds start chirping, the grass slowly starts turning green, the buds on the trees sprout...overall it's a a time to start thinking about a renew of self, maybe a rebirth or refocus of something you've thought of. Check us out on Twitter at HTOWNCONVOS, or on Facebook at Hometown Conversations.

This week, we are joined by Tara Tepley, owner of The Paint Factory.  Tara is a hometown girl with a pretty incredible story to tell.  From starting her own business to the a cancer diagnosis at a young age.  Join us as we take the deep dive.

What to do when you get the schedule messed up after getting vaccinated? PIVOT! With the past week in flux, we switched to just Jill and Roman on the podcast. In this week's episode, we talk about trips, life, parenting, friendships, some relationship talk, and a little bit about who we are.

The title speaks for itself.

This week we are joined by our good friend, Brian Ludowese. Many of you have gotten to know the guy we call Ludo through his sense of humor and the incredible banter between he and Bo over at American Family Insurance. When we first talked to him about being on the podcast, his first question was "Why?", followed by a good laugh. This week, we laugh, we cry, and we dig deep. Are you ready for the deep dive?

In this weeks episode, we cover a lot of ground. It's a new year and we dive in to thoughts about the new year, and old memories and new beginnings. Join us as we talk about the journey of becoming who we want to be, and touch on what we are looking forward to in 2021. As always, thank you for listening!

Admit it. How many of you go in to the new year with a New Year's resolution that doesn't pan out after a few weeks? In this episode, we are joined by Steve Gasser, Chief Evangelist for Vivid Image, a local web design and marketing agency in Hutchinson. For me, he is a leadership mentor, and more importantly, a good friend. We talk leadership, personal growth and discuss an alternative to that New Year's resolution that we think may just work for you.

This week, it's just the two of us. We have a card "game" that we use on occasion to spark deep conversations with each other. This week, we introduce you to the cards that hopefully make you think and spark some conversations in your own relationships - both at work and at home. Curious to know your thoughts. Should we continue down this type of podcast with us and our guests, or do you like them structured a bit more? Thanks again for listening!

On this week's episode, we talk with Mary Hodson, President and CEO of the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce. From Small Business Saturday to how we can help local businesses during the latest "pause", this is a podcast you don't want to miss!

This week, we take a somewhat deeper dive in to the things that we love about Hutchinson. With the challenges of 2020, we wanted to highlight all of the wonderful things about our hometown - and some of the things we can't wait to get back to doing. What are your favorite things about Hutchinson? Leave the comments on our show page, or our our Facebook page, Hometown Conversations.

We are so excited to introduce our very first guest to Hometown Conversations, Valerie Mackenthun. Valerie is a resident of Hutchinson and wears many hats in several organizations in Hutchinson. One of those organizations is Historic Hutchinson, whose mission is to restore, preserve and protect the living and structural history and spirit of the Hutchinson area and to showcase those assets for the future. Valerie has been a member of Historic Hutchinson for over ten years. As Halloween approaches, we talk about some of the "haunted places" around town, and how Historic Hutch is working to keep history alive in Hutchinson.

Welcome to Hometown Connections! Our hosts, Roman and Jill give an introduction to the podcast, and to themselves and just how we ended up making the decision to start this podcast. Join us as we explore a bit of each of their backstories, and what we hope to create with this podcast!