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Episode 2.1 - We're Back!

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 50:34


Didn't this thing go away forever? Guess not, we are back! Mark and Tim catch the listeners up on whats been going on the past 14 plus months. A lot has changed but these two still remain the same. Fun times when you get the band back together and that is exactly what the plan is! Stay tuned every Friday for a brand new episode. Subscribe and Like us on whatever platform you get your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @mannersoptionalpodcast

Episode 168 - St Patty's

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 54:14


Mark and Matt chat about St Pattys day and how another year without the traditional celebratory events in St Paul. They reflect on one particular past years festivities and how much fun they had. Some miscellaneous banter rounds out another week. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 167 - Vegas Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 49:44


Mark and Matt recap their trip to Vegas in what is the 3rd episode in a 3 week series of this trip. Of course they had a blast as they always do. Some unplanned naps, a round of golf, gambling, and a hundred drinks each they definitely did Vegas the way they consider the right way! Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 166 - Westbound Flight to Vegas

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 59:33


Mark and Matt are headed west to Vegas. They luck out and get the whole row to themselves with the middle seat open so they decided to pull out the equipment a few times throughout the flight. They are having cocktails and getting very excited to land and start having and absolute time! Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 165 - Las Vegas is Waiting!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 46:17


It seems Matt and Mark have been talking about traveling and/or going to Vegas every other week for the past 6-9 months. This week they are actually getting on a plane and doing just that. They are meeting up with their buddy Mezz from Boise and the three of them are gonna have a time. Boozing, Gambling and a little Golf is the plan, but surely a bunch of great meals, some pool time, and maybe even a museum is on the scheddy as well. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 164 - Ben Walton Returns

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 83:12


Ben Walton returns to talk a little NASCAR. The 2021 season kicks off this week in Daytona and there are a lot of new faces in new places, new teams, new sponsors and it is the final season of the current car. As always these two had a blast previewing the upcoming season and hopefully Benny Boy gets to go back to college so he can start wheeling some gals. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 163 - A vs B Part 37

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 61:02


Op is flying solo this week doing an A vs B list. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 162 - Kicking off the year with the boys

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 73:23


Big news! The podcast is now moving to Mondays as Op has a new schedule with this whole having a job thing. This ep Matty and Mark are joined by Kyle from St Louis Park to discuss Simmy Golf, College Hockey and Sandos. They get a call from their favorite chiropractor Jer Bear and they just have a time. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 161 - Daglow Update

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 104:13


Mark is joined by the original co-host, our old pal Tim Daglow for his quarterly update from AZ. They started the podcast as a couple beer guys who didnt want to talk about beer, and all they did on this episode was talk about beer. Tim is the head brewer at Sedona Beer Company and Mark is back in the retail liquor store world during these Covid times and end up talking shop pretty much the entire time. As always with Timmy, there are many good stories and lots of laughs! Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 160 - Mark and Matt

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 67:54


Mark and Matt catch up on several subjects from Simmy Season kicking off playing a lot of indoor simulator golf. The recap the first week and a half of the NCHC bubble in Omaha. Then they talk about the vaccine and why they would or wouldn't want to be one of the first people to get it when it becomes readily available. And Greg Masuvius from the CDC calls to give the boys a quick update! Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 159 - Cliff Nystrom is Back talking College Hockey

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 60:56


Mark is joined by a great friend of the pod and definitely not a stranger to listeners in Cliff Nystrom. They do their annual College Hockey preview as well as catch up on everything going on in the world right now. Covid took a trip through Cliffs household and he discusses that as well and the boys just do some much needed catching up. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 158 - Joe Fettig

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 61:18


Mark is joined by a buddy from his college days in Aberdeen, SD. Joe Fettig is a remarkable human being that like everyone has had some darker days in his life but he made the decision to make a complete 180 and focus on making himself a better person top to bottom everyday. The two reflect on some of those college days and the fun that was had but then Joey tells his story and it is truly inspirational. Anyone who wants to make positive changes in their lives should reach out to Joe for some coaching because he is an absolute legend in the making and he can help you become one too! Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 157 - Weekend Recap and the Return of Top 5 lists

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 61:40


Matty is back and the boys recap the past couple weeks guests, they recap their past weekend, as well as the Masters, and even about Mark getting a job, like for 40 hours a week! Then they finish the ep off with a couple of Top 5 lists like they did in the original format when it all started. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 156 - Bret Ernst

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 65:32


Mark is joined by Comedian Bret Ernst at Pryes Brewing Company for a beer and a chat. It is long overdue as they had previously tried to sit down a couple times over the years. Lots of laughs were shared and although he is an East Coast guy and Mark a Midwest guy, they have been a lot of the same places at different times but for fun times all the same. Watch his stand up comedy special Principals Office for free on his website bretcomedy.com Follow him on social media @BretErnst Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 155 - Ben Walton Returns

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 105:54


Ben Walton returns to talk NASCAR with Mark once again. They preview this weekends Championship Weekend and the end of the season. They recap the playoffs and then preview some of the big moves being made in the offseason with some stars changing cars and a couple new teams as well. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 154 - Cars, Cars, Cars

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 66:34


Mark and Matt talk about all the cars they have driven over the past 20+ years starting at the beginning. Matty had an 89' Grand Am and Mark had a 94' Buick Regal. One was cool while one was really nice for teenagers to drive. More amazing stories about other vehicles along the way leading up to present times where they just drive normal vehicles. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 153 - Life is Short. Have Fun!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 31:31


Mark is flying solo for this episode and he takes a little time to talk about the passing of a friend from college and uses it as an opportunity to talk about some health issues of his own that have been going on. Life is too short to not listen to your body when it is telling you something. Don't be afraid of the doctor or bad news because it might save your life Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 152 - Catching Up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 59:46


Mark and Matt are catching up after a few weeks in a row with guests. They talk Music, Sports, and Vegas kicking it off by discussing the 20th Anniversary of New Found Glorys Self Titled album being released back when they were still in High School. They discuss all things sports with playoffs going on as well as the NFL getting their first taste of COVID and having to postpone games. They wrap it up by talking about the itch to get on a plane and go to Vegas and check out the brand new Circa Sports Casino and the 3 stories of glory! Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 151 - Ben Walton

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 82:20


Mark is joined by Ben Walton, co-host of the Burnin' It Down Racing Podcast. They talk about Bens childhood running go karts and falling in love with Motorsports, especially NASCAR. Mark has been a fan of NASCAR for the past 15 years and has become a diehard fan so the two of them discuss this years playoffs, discuss some news that has came out recently and discuss Silly Season and make some predictions as well. Follow Ben on Instagram: @neb_notlaw Subscribe to his podcast: Burnin' It Down Podcast Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 150 - Mankato roadie to see Schumann and Weinhagen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 63:38


Well instead of the previously mentioned episode you would have expected with Matty and Pot Pie and King Crab. Mark went to Mankato to visit friends of the pod, Tony Schumann and Bryan Weinhagen and they had a fun time doing another great pod before Mark went dark and couldnt walk and also lost his phone in front of the police department! Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 149 - Daglow Update

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 75:54


Mark and Tim catch up and reminisce on 3 years of the podcast. Tim gives us an Arizona update and tells us all about his new gig at Sedona Beer Company. Mark makes an anouncement that he is making the move to Arizona from Minnesota and a little insight on the future of the pod. Don't worry, it will continue on for a year or two at least! Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 148 - Favorite Underrated 90's Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 59:45


Mark and Matt start by recapping another doozy of a weekend for the boys including some golf and lots of time on a bar stool. After explaining why Mark sounds like trash, the boys start naming off countless under the radar, underrated, cult classic movies from the 90's. Too many great memories and laughs for only one hour so enjoy. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 147 - A vs B Part 4

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 60:22


Mark is flying solo this week as Matt got pulled into a last second meeting and had to miss this weeks ep. Mark grabbed a This or That list off the internet and away he went with a few rants and getting lost on several tangents that had nothing to do with the original question. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 146 - Roadtrip

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 51:01


Mark and Matt take their annual roadtrip up to Mattys lake up in Mentor, MN. They discuss Ops big win on the video gambling, more taco bell news and Op is not happy about it. They preview the weekend with the boys and a couple upcoming episodes.

Episode 145 - Breadgate, Lake vs Ocean, and NHL, MLB, NBA are back!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 67:00


Mark and Matt mentioned last week an order at the Red Pepper and forgot to do the deep dive so they start the episode with the continuation of #breadgate. Then they talk about Lake Life vs Salt Life and the Ocean and beaches. Both agree going to the beach doesn't even sound fun and that Lake Life is for them. And finally the NHL, NBA, and MLB are back, but for how long? They discuss and give their predictions who will be winning championships. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 144 - T Bell Menu Changes, Boys Golf Weekend, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 63:18


Mark and Matt are back after a week off and a couple weeks of comedians as guests. They start by discussing the changes being made to the Taco Bell Menu effective August 13th. As you can expect, Mark is not very happy about a few of the items that are being taken away and he tells you why! Greg Masuvius from the CDC calls in with and update, they discuss the Boys Golf Weekend with Mezz from Boise and Soap from Fargo in town to play golf and have all the funs! Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Epsiode 143 - Craig Conant and Zane Helberg

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 47:43


Mark is joined by a couple of great comedians in Craig Conant and Zane Helberg in town to perform at Rick Bronsons House of Comedy at the Mal of America. Showtimes Friday July 10 - 7pm and 9:30pm Saturday July 11 - 7:30pm and 9:45pm Sunday July 12 - 7pm Follow Craig Conant on the Social Medias @craigpconant Follow Zane Helberg on the Social Medias @zanehelberg Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 143 - Comedian Craig Conant Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 1:14


Looking for something to do this weekend? This weeks guest Craig Conant will be performing at Rick Brunsons House of Comedy at the Mall of America all weekend. Friday 7.10 - 7:30pm and 9:45pm Saturday 7.11 - 7pm and 9:30pm Sunday 7.12 - 7pm Social Medias: @craigpconant Website: CraigConant.com

Episode 142 - Jamie Kilstein

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 75:32


Mark is on a road trip back to his old stomping grounds of St Paul with Comedian Jamie Kilstein. These two hare so many laughs you would think they have known each other for years. Go to Rick Bronsons House of Comedy at the Mall of Ammerica all weekend long to check out Jamie's outstanding stand up comedy. Follow him on the social medias on @jamiekilstein Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 141 - A vs B, Sports, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 57:11


Mark and Matt preview their upcoming weekend with their buddy Mezz flying in for a long weekend of golf, horse racing, and lots of beverages. They talk about all the happenings currently with all of the major sports and them planning to start back up towards the end of July. They finish the episode with some A vs B. Always a fan favorite they had a few fun ones on the list again this time. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 140 - Midweek Beverages.......and Golf

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 64:45


Mark and Matt have a little middle of the week day drinking and golfing followed up by lunch and beers and then they taped this podcast for you. They talk about a little bit of everything including arguably the best story of the year from Matty. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 139 - Matt is MIA

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 35:00


Matt is MIA...…….well sort of. He just got stuck at work and the boys didn't tape as planned. Mark rants for about 30 minutes and it is clear he is worthless with out Matt or at the very least a guest to talk to. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 138 - Surprise Destination.....well it was supposed to be

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 59:48


Mark and Matt were supposed to be on a trip, but then they didn't go. Then they were gonna record from the Golf Course but it was too nice and they played too fast. So they are at the home studio talking about everything going on in the world and focusing on the fun. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 137 - Recapping Memorial Day Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 64:06


Mark and Matt are back recapping Memorial Day Weekend talking about all of the adventures and antics that went on. From golfing a bunch, to seeing friends, having beverages, and most importantly a whole bunch of laughs. Sports announced their plans for coming back and the boys discuss their thoughts on it. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 136 - Special Memorial Day Edition w/ Nate Gunter

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 101:20


Mark is joined by his buddy and repeat past guest Nate Gunter to talk about Tacos. However it took them a while to get there because they talk about pretty much everything and just appreciating the opportunity for two buddies to share a chat and a few beers......and tacos! Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 135 - Memorial Day Preview and More

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 65:15


Mark and Matt are back together in person for a taping for the first time in a long while. They chat about the upcoming Memorial Day as well as Mattys birthday weekend. They talk about the Last Dance for the Last Time and also talk a little technology talk as well. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 134 - Theme Songs

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 55:49


We have a new theme song! Mark and Matt talk about all sorts of theme songs from television, movies, video games, and podcasts. They couldn't be more excited for this great track that was recorded by 2 time past guest Mark Joseph who along with Mike B at Rice Street Circus studios in St Paul with Jason Kellor on drums and help mastering. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Instagram: @mannersoptionalpodcast Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 133 - Last Dance Mid Series Review

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 62:18


Matt is back after a couple weeks of UPTO. The boys discuss the first 6 episodes of the ESPN Documentary The Last Dance. It documents the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls second 3-peat that turned out to be the last hurrah for this dynasty as following the season they tore it all down with intentions of a rebuild...….and in 2020 they haven't done a whole heck of a lot. They talk about some other sports documentaries including the 30 for 30 and E:60 series by ESPN. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Insta: @mannersoptionalpodcast Twitter: @mannersoptional Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 132 - Daglow Corona Update

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 62:34


Mark gets a call from our old pal Tim Daglow with his quarterly update on what's going on in Arizona during the Stay at Home situation due to Coronavirus and how that is effecting him and his family. He has some big news to share right away as we kick off another episode full of laughs. Daglow Style Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Insta: @mannersoptionalpodcast Twitter: @mannersoptional Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 131 - NFL Draft with Weinhagen

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 106:03


Mark is joined via phone by friend of the podcast, Bryan Weinhagen. In two different segments they cover the first part of the draft as well as the later part of the first round when Bryans Vikings had picks. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Insta: @mannersoptionalpodcast Twitter: @mannersoptional Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 130 - Top 5 Lists

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 68:37


After a little break the boys chat it up about things going on in the sports world across the board and then do a series of different Top 5 lists. As always a bunch of laughs with these two it was nice to have them back behind the wheel again! Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Insta: @mannersoptionalpodcast Twitter: @mannersoptional Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 129 - Listener Call-Ins

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 54:40


Mark and Matt field several phone calls from former guests, listeners and fans, and even a call for an expert at the CDC with an update on everything COVID-19 related. They talk about sports and betting. Some food conversations and several jokes along the way. Also, so if you were gonna send a pizza pie to someone out there fighting the good fight for our nation. Who would you send it to and how many do you send? Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Insta: @mannersoptionalpodcast Twitter: @mannersoptional Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 128 - Dan Parker Returns

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 60:36


Mark is joined by his buddy and returning guest of the podcast, Dan Parker. Dan being a former chef, an advanced cicerone, Ragnar and marathoner he seemed like the perfect person to talk about the current situation we all find ourselves in and ways to eat healthy, stay active, and stay mentally sound as well. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Insta: @mannersoptionalpodcast Twitter: @mannersoptional Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 127- A trip to Columbia Mall circa 98'-01'

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 52:06


Mark and Matt take a trip down memory lane and revisit a typical day circa 1998-2001 where the two of them would go to the Columbia Mall in the Chosen City, Grand Forks, ND. From the greatest Wendys ever to the typical mall stores like musicland/sam goody, pacsun, American eagle, hot topic and etc. to the GF only type places like Golf Center, Pizza and Pasta, RCC Western and more. Mark and Matt from Eden Prairie catch up after a couple weeks in a row with guests and they kick it off talking about Matt and his wife traveling to AZ via airplane for the first time with their 1 year old twin girls. Mark then goes off on a rant about how dogs are basically recognized more as citizens of this country than small children and then the boys wrap the episode with some talk Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Insta: @mannersoptionalpodcast Twitter: @mannersoptional Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 126 - Dream Jobs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 45:48


A first ever for the Manners Optional Podcast, we are putting out two episodes a week for the near future as we all try to pass the time waiting for some answers and direction with everything going on in the world. Mark and Matt talk about some of their Dream jobs they would like to have and although they had somewhat similar lists, and inline with their everyday interests, it is a subject they had never really talked about previously not just on the podcast but even over beers at the bar. Mark and Matt from Eden Prairie catch up after a couple weeks in a row with guests and they kick it off talking about Matt and his wife traveling to AZ via airplane for the first time with their 1 year old twin girls. Mark then goes off on a rant about how dogs are basically recognized more as citizens of this country than small children and then the boys wrap the episode with some talk Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Insta: @mannersoptionalpodcast Twitter: @mannersoptional Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 125 - Quarantined Op and Netflix Comedy Specials

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 71:23


Now it has really sunk in for a lot of people that this coronavirus thing is real, there are still a lot of people that read the stats and they say it isn't that big of a deal. Mark doesn't agree with the latter, instead believing that a couple weeks at home to make sure you are safe is well worth it. In order to be at home with no sports and no work to do for that many consecutive days you need to watch a lot of Netflix and comedy specials are some of the boys favorite things to watch and there are two really good specials coming out this week and next and so many more good ones to watch on there as well. Mark and Matt from Eden Prairie catch up after a couple weeks in a row with guests and they kick it off talking about Matt and his wife traveling to AZ via airplane for the first time with their 1 year old twin girls. Mark then goes off on a rant about how dogs are basically recognized more as citizens of this country than small children and then the boys wrap the episode with some talk Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Insta: @mannersoptionalpodcast Twitter: @mannersoptional Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 124 - Jim Stewart Allen a.k.a. Broccoli Guy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 63:24


Mark is flying solo this week and he has Jim Stewart Allen on to talk about a sports character in Seattle that he is becoming well known for in Broccoli Guy. That is right he dances outside of and inside of Seattle area professional sports and does so with different vegetables including his latest hit broccoli which has helped him grace the airwaves of ESPN and Jumbotrons too. Follow Jim on Social Media insta: @jimstewartallen twitter: @DancingJSA tik tok: @jimstewartallen website: www.jimstewartallen.com Mark and Matt from Eden Prairie catch up after a couple weeks in a row with guests and they kick it off talking about Matt and his wife traveling to AZ via airplane for the first time with their 1 year old twin girls. Mark then goes off on a rant about how dogs are basically recognized more as citizens of this country than small children and then the boys wrap the episode with some talk Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Insta: @mannersoptionalpodcast Twitter: @mannersoptional Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 123 - Traveling, Dogs In Cars, And Hockey Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 62:38


Mark and Matt from Eden Prairie catch up after a couple weeks in a row with guests and they kick it off talking about Matt and his wife traveling to AZ via airplane for the first time with their 1 year old twin girls. Mark then goes off on a rant about how dogs are basically recognized more as citizens of this country than small children and then the boys wrap the episode with some talk Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Insta: @mannersoptionalpodcast Twitter: @mannersoptional Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 122 - Bryan Weinhagen Returns

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 50:22


Matt from Eden Prairie is off in AZ with the family for vacation so Bryan Weinhagen steps in to fill his seat and catch up with Mark. They chat about a little of everything and Mark wants some advice on what he should do about his vehicle situation. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Insta: @mannersoptionalpodcast Twitter: @mannersoptional Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 121 - Corey Adam

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 108:07


Mark and Matt start the episode with a little bit of sports talk before throwing it over to a conversation Mark had with Comedian Corey Adam who is based right here in Minneapolis, MN. They have a whole bunch of laughs getting to know each other a bit and have as much in common as they don't! You can figure you will all be hearing from Corey again in the near future as he is practically a neighbor of Mark and they both like talking......in case you can't tell. Follow Corey all over the interwebs www.coreyadamwastaken.com Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @coreyadamcomedy Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow us on social media Insta: @mannersoptionalpodcast Twitter: @mannersoptional Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 120 - Uber Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 67:48


Mark and Matt start out the episode by paying homage to a buddy of theirs from up a the local watering hole who had a lot of positive influence on the boys. Then they get into the good, the bad, and the ugly of their Uber experiences. Not all bad but mostly bad they have a few unique stories that are sure to make a few people laugh. Subscribe and Rate the pod on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and SoundCloud Follow the pod on social media Insta: @mannersoptionalpodcast Twitter: @mannersoptional Answering Machine: 877-312-0969 Email: mannersoptionalpodcast@gmail.com

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