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Upfront and candid conversations with some of the most interesting people in Minnesota and beyond. From athletes and politicians to everyone in-between, this is your place to escape and be entertained... all without restrictions.

Ben Leber


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    Emmett Johnson "EMoney". National High School Football Player of the Year. Nebraska Cornhusker Running Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 68:16


    Special Thanks:Historic steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trends. http://jaxcafe.com/Regenerative & functional medicine/pain solutions/orthopedic specialist: https://rejuvmedical.com/Twin Cities #1 Roofing and Siding company: https://www.nmcexteriors.com/Emmett Johnson: "eMoney"- son of 1st generation Liberian parents- 2021 Mr. Football Minnesota- Finished senior year with over 2,500yds rushing; 42 TD's. 85 Tackles. 13 TFL's- High school career: almost 5,000yds rushing; 130 tackles- Also a basketball and track & field standout for Academy of Holy Angels- Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmettJohnson_?s=20&t=Chu3uhNf_6Chc0duSWj03g- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmettj_/

    Gregory Daniel. Human Resource Tactics. Military-Grade Human Performance Evaluation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 84:58


    Special Thanks:http://jaxcafe.com/ Historic steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trendshttps://rejuvmedical.com/ Leading experts in non-surgical orthopedic procedures.https://www.nmcexteriors.com/ Industry leaders in roofing, siding, and windowsGregory Daniel:CEO of Human Resource Tactics- https://www.hrtactics.com/- provides insights to enhance assessment, selection and development of elite professionals- Developed for Military Special Forces by former Special Forces operators- Use of Psychometrics- Works with NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, Fortune 500 Companies

    Mark Tauscher. 11yr Green Bay Packer Offensive Lineman. Wisconsin Badger. Super Bowl Champ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 61:55


    Special Thanks:http://jaxcafe.com/  Historic steakhouse in NE Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trendsMark Tauscher:- Former walk-on Wisconsin Badger- 2000 7th Round Draft pick to Green Bay Packers- Elevated to starting lineup his Rookie yr.- Super Bowl 45 Champion- 2008 Walter Payton Man of the Year- 2008 Ed Block Courage Award winner-  Played all 11yrs with Green Bay Packers- 2018 Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame- Radio Broadcaster analyzing Badgers & Packers football- Co-host of Wilde & Tausch on 100.5 ESPN Madison & 94.5 ESPN Milwaukee (9am-Noon)http://www.espn.com/espnradio/podcast/archive/_/id/14066043

    Brady Quinn. NFL Veteran. Notre Dame Legend. Multi-talented Broadcaster.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 67:29


    Special Thanks:http://jaxcafe.com/  Iconic steakhouse in Historic NE Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trendsBrady Quinn:- Notre Dame QB legend- 36 Notre Dame records including the 2nd most Passing Yards in history- All American. Johnny Unitas Award. Maxwell Award- 2007 1st Round Selection to Cleveland Browns- Also played for Denver Broncos, KC Chiefs. NY Jets. STL Rams.- Co-host of "2 Pros and a cup of Joe" daily on Fox Sports Radio from 6-9am est- Co-host of Fox Sports Big Noon Kickoff every College Football Saturday- Host on CBS Sports HQ talking all things NFL

    Pat Kessler. Local and National Political Expert. Emmy Award Winner. National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 98:07


    Special Thanks:http://jaxcafe.com/  Historic steakhouse in NE Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trendsPat Kessler:https://twitter.com/patkessler- Hawley, MN native and Macalester College alum- White House Correspondent- Reporter for Minnesota Public Radio- Assistant for Prairie Home Companion- WCCO Television Political Expert for 36yrs- 3X Emmy Award winner for "Reality Check"- Silver Circle Hall of Fame by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences- What is the pulse of the MN Governor's race?- What are each candidate's vulnerabilities?- How do we fix Minneapolis?- What are former President Trump's chances for 2024?- What should we do with Ukraine? 

    Coach Ben Johnson. Head Coach- University of Minnesota Men's Basketball.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 91:52


    Special Thanks:http://jaxcafe.com/  Iconic Steakhouse in Historic NE Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trendsCoach Ben Johnson:https://twitter.com/coachbenjohnson  (Twitter)https://gophersports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/ben-johnson/2454  (UofM)- 2X All State Football & Basketball DeLaSalle High School. Minneapolis, MN- Northwestern University Basketball (2yrs)- University of Minnesota Basketball (2yrs)- Grad Assistant- University of Dayton- Assistant Coach- University of Texas Pan American - Assistant Coach- University of Northern Iowa (5yrs)- Assistant Coach- University of Nebraska (1yr)- Assistant Coach- University of Minnesota (6yrs)- Assistant Coach- Xavier University (4yrs)- Hired as Head Coach of University of Minnesota in 2021

    Adam Bartley. Stage & Film Actor. Minnesota Native. SMU Grad. MN Vikings Fan.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 77:02


    Special Thanks:http://jaxcafe.com/  Historic Steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trends.Adam Bartley:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4369276/https://twitter.com/adam_bartleyhttps://www.instagram.com/adamlbartley/?hl=en- Eden Prairie, MN native- Southern Methodist University alum- Appeared on Stage in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Alaska, Aspen- Huge Minnesota Vikings fan- Appeared in over 10 movies and 19 TV Shows- Big break on the hit series Longmire. Played Deputy Archie "The Ferg" Ferguson- Co-starring in new Amazon Prime Original Series, Night Sky with JK Simmons and Sissy Spacek. 

    "Monster" Mike Schultz. Paralympics Gold Medalist. 10 Time X-Games Gold Medalist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 76:00


    Special Thanks:http://jaxcafe.com/ Historic Steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trendsMike Schultz:Athlete. Author. Entrepreneur. Innovator. Speakerhttps://www.monstermikeschultz.com/  Personal websitehttps://biodaptinc.com/  Specialized high performance prostheticshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg4VXYUPbAQ  SpeakerDriven to Ride: The True Story of an Elite Athlete who Rebuilt his Leg, his Life and his Careerhttps://www.amazon.com/Driven-Ride-Athlete-Rebuilt-Career/dp/1629379131/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11LPCWB2PHQR1&keywords=driven+to+ride+by+mike+schultz&qid=1652670146&sprefix=driven+to+ride%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1- X-Games Gold Medalist (10X)- Snocross. Motocross. Snowbike- Professional Snocross Racer (2003-2008)- 2008 Life Changing Injury- 2018 Pyeongchange Paraolympics. Opening Ceremony Flag Bearer. Banked Slalom (Silver Medal). Snowboardcross (Gold Medalist)- 2022 Beijing Paraolympics. Banked Slalom (5th Place). Snowboardcross (Silver Medal). ESPY Award for "Best Male Athlete with a Disability"

    Charles "Peanut" Tillman. 13yr NFL Cornerback. Chicago Bears & Carolina Panthers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 71:33


    Special Thanks:http://jaxcafe.com/ Historic Steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trendsPEANUT TILLMAN:https://www.charlestillman.org/  Cornerstone Foundationhttps://twitter.com/peanuttillman  Twitterhttps://www.instagram.com/peanuttillman/?hl=en  Instagramhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nfl-players-podcast/id1435355943 NFL Players Podcast with Aeneas Williams and Logan Ryan- 13yr NFL cornerback (12yrs Chicago Bears. 1yr Carolina Panthers)- University of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns All-American- 2nd Round Selection in 2003 NFL Draft to Chicago Bears- 2003 Sports Illustrated Rookie of Year. NFL Defensive Rookie of Year- 2X Pro Bowl- 2012 First team All-Pro- 2013 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year- 38 INT's. 9 TD's. 140 Pass Breakups- 44 Forced Fumbles (Peanut Punch). 6th Most All-Time:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtmgUZ5C8Vo

    Kim Ly Curry. Top Instagram Food Influencer. Twin Cities Foodie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 57:42


    SPECIAL THANKS:http://jaxcafe.com/  Iconic steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis.  Serving steaks, not trendsKIM LY CURRY:https://www.instagram.com/kimlycurry/?hl=en Instagram (Lil Miss Foodie)https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Personal-blog/Kim-Ly-Curry-1671972139592999/  (Facebook)- Zagat's Top 100 Food Influencers in the US- Minnesota raised- Former health professional turned Foodie- Started with taking photos of her lunch at work- Passion for food since childhood- Burger and Bourbon fan- Testimonial of doing what you love to do

    Cam Bynum. Minnesota Vikings Safety. University of California Berkeley.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 69:02


    Special Thanks:http://jaxcafe.com/  Historic Steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Steaks not trendsCAM BYNUM:https://twitter.com/cambeezy_?lang=en  Twitter Profilehttps://www.instagram.com/cambeezy_24/?hl=en  Instagram Profile- Minnesota Vikings 2021 4th Round (125th overall)- Corona, CA (Centennial High School)- University of California Berkeley- 2019 2nd Team All Pac-12- 2020 1st Team All Pac-12- Proud Filipino American- Motto: "Life is a Movie"- World Traveler (Dubai, Paris, Guatemala, Switzerland, Italy, Egypt, Jordan)- 1st NFL Start at Baltimore Ravens- INT vs Lamar Jackson- Finished season with 28 tackles. 1 INT. 1 Sack. 3 Pass Breakups

    Everson Griffen. 12yr NFL Defensive End. USC Trojan. Mental Health Advocate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 71:22


    Special Thanks:http://jaxcafe.com/  Historic Minneapolis steakhouse since 1933.  Serving steaks not trends.https://redmond.life/  Use promo code 'LEBER' for 15% entire order.EVERSON GRIFFEN:- 12yr NFL Defensive End- 10yrs with Minnesota Vikings- USC Trojan- 2010 4th Round Draft pick to Minnesota Vikings- 2017 2nd Team All-Pro- 4X Pro Bowl Selection- 85.5 Career Sacks- 79.5 Sacks for Minnesota Vikings- Diagnosed with Bi-polar disorder- Mental Health Advocate- Aspirations for 100 sacks and to win a Super Bowl

    Dr. Peter Neff. Ice Core Paleoclimatoligist. Climate Change Expert. U of Minnesota.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 81:21


    Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/  Use Promo Code 'LEBER' for 15% off your entire orderDR. PETER NEFF:https://www.instagram.com/icy_pete/  Instagram Profilehttps://twitter.com/icy_pete Twitter Profilehttps://www.facebook.com/peter.neff.161  Facebook Profile- Professor at University of Minnesota: Soil, Water, Climate- Undergrad & Masters from University of Washington- PhD from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand - Glaciologist - Ice Core Analyst in West Antarctia- Expert in study of last 8,000 years of Global Climate- Director of Field Research & Data for COLDEX (Center for Oldest Ice Exploration)

    Houston White. Serial Entrepreneur. Minnesota Change Maker. Creator of Black Excellence Apparel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 71:38


    Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/ Use Promo Code 'LEBER' for 15% off your entire orderHOUSTON WHITE:- Mississippi born. Minnesota raised- Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Person to Watch 2022- Successful home developer- Creator of Black Excellence Apparel and Accessories- Owner of 'Fresh' Barbershop in Camdentown- Owner of 'Get Down Coffee', now sold in Target- Created 'Be the Change' Golf Tournament- Creating Cultural Relevant housing in North Minneapolis- Partnerships with US Bank Corp, Target, Bell Bank & Best Buy- Leader in the Minneapolis Black community

    Kelly in Vegas. Sports Betting Expert for Barstool Sports. Las Vegas Insider. Kansas State Wildcat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 77:13


    SPECIAL THANKS:https://redmond.life/ Use Promo Code 'LEBER' for 15% off your entire orderhttps://www.wellscare.net/ World's only at-home hands-free Cold Laser Therapy Device... order here: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=iaso&_dyncharset=UTF-8&_dynSessConf=&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=&sp=&qp=&list=n&af=true&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keysKELLY STEWART aka Kelly in Vegashttps://www.instagram.com/kellyinvegas/?hl=en INSTAGRAMhttps://mobile.twitter.com/kellyinvegas/with_replies TWITTERhttps://www.barstoolbets.com/bio/40229198/kelly-in-vegas  BARSTOOL BETShttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4y4E0aADZU_0BBrg0TVg  YOUTUBE- Previously at Bleacher Report; CBS; ESPN- Over a decade as a Las Vegas handicapper- Famously won an 85/1 three team parlay- Owner at WagerTalk.com - Host of "Bet on It" on YouTube- Host of "Money Shots" on YouTube- Kansas State University alum 

    Paul Charchian. Godfather of Fantasy Football. Fantasy Sports Hall of Fame.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 80:06


    Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/ Use Promo Code 'LEBER' for 15% off your entire orderhttps://www.wellscare.net/ World's only at-home hands-free Cold Laser Therapy devicePAUL CHARCHIAN:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulCharchian?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorGuillotine Leagues: https://guillotineleagues.com/public/index.phpLeague Safe dot com: https://www.leaguesafe.com/- Track athlete at St. Olaf- Graduate of University of Minnesota- Created Fantasy Football Weekly magazine in 1993- Created Fanball.com shortly after- Began the longest running fantasy sports radio program on KFAN radio in 1993- Launched Leaguesafe.com in 2008- Launched Guillotine League in 2020- 12yr President of Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association- Elected into Fantasy Sports Hall of Fame in 2013

    Brian Robison "B Rob". 11yr NFL Vet. Professional Bass Fisherman. U of Texas Hall of Honor.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 94:35


    Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/ Use Promo Code 'LEBER' for 15% off your orderhttps://www.wellscare.net/  Worlds' only at-home hands-free Cold Laser Therapy devicehttps://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?st=iaso&_dyncharset=UTF-8&_dynSessConf=&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=&sp=&qp=&list=n&af=true&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keysBRIAN ROBISON:- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brian_Robison?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReelEmIn96- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianrobison96/?hl=en- Website: https://www.brianrobison96.com/- 11yr NFL Defensive End.  All with Minnesota Vikings- 60 Career Sacks. 9th on All-Time list for the Minnesota Vikings- 2X Team Captain- Professional Bass Fisherman- Partner with NYC Mac & Cheese- University of Texas-Austin Athletics Hall of Honor- College Football National Champion- Horse Rancher- Father of 2 kids

    Major Michelle "Mace" Curran. Former USAF F-16 Pilot & Thunderbirds Lead Pilot. Speaker. Leader. Motivator

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 77:37


    Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/ Use Promo code 'LEBER' for 15% off your entire orderhttps://www.wellscare.net/ World's only at-home hands-free Cold Laser Therapy Device.MACE CURRAN:Upside Down Dreams https://macecurran.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mace_curran/?hl=en- Wisconsin native- University of St. Thomas graduate- Chief of Scheduling and pilot on first deployment in Japan- Flight Commander and Instructor in Fort Worth, TX- 163 Combat hours during Operations Resolute Support and Freedom's Sentinel over Afghanistan- Shares a never-before-told story of eliminating a group of targets while in Afghanistan- Completed 3yrs on Thunderbirds Demonstration Team- 2nd ever female solo pilot in Thunderbird's history- Chief of Standardization and Evaluation while with Thunderbirds- Starting a new speaking & leadership business- Aspiring children's book writer- Completed an Ultra Marathon- Technically climbed Mt. Rainier

    Matt Miller. NFL Draft Analyst for ESPN & at The Draft Scout website. Vikings Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 43:42


    Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/ Use promo code 'LEBER' for 15% your entire order.https://www.wellscare.net/ World's only at-home hands-free Cold Laser therapy deviceMATT MILLER:Twitter- https://twitter.com/the_draftscoutSubstack- https://www.thedraftscout.com/- Die hard NFL Draft expert his entire life- Helped create and develop NFL Draft coverage for Bleacher Report- Created his own NFL Draft website- Signed with ESPN to cover the 2022 NFL Draft- Exclusive Minnesota Vikings Draft projections- His thoughts on this QB Class- Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis, Matt Corral, etc.- Is there a viable 1st Round Defensive Tackle available?- Could Iowa's Tyler Linderbaum land with the Vikings?- Who are the best Cornerbacks?- Who are the best Edge Defenders?

    Fred Bryan. 13yr NFL Umpire. Super Bowl 55 Crew. A Remarkable Journey to the Top.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 78:53


    Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/ Use Promo Code 'LEBER' for 15% off your orderhttps://www.wellscare.net/ World's only at-home, hands-free Cold Laser Therapy deviceFRED BRYAN:- Minneapolis native- Played DL at University of Northern Iowa- Worked at the Hennepin County Department of Juvenile Corrections- Started officiating after a 3yr stint as a High School Football Coach- Noticed by an NFL officiating recruiter while working a Division III game- Worked with NFL Europe for 2yrs- officiated the last World Bowl- 13 Seasons as an NFL Umpire- Has worked 11 Playoff Games & 1 Super Bowl- Discusses what it takes to learn the craft- Reveals what his responsibilities are- Opens up about Full-time vs Part-time NFL officiating- Is the game "over-officiated"?- What major rule changes need to be made?

    Ask Me Anything (AMA). Co-Hosted by Abby Leber. Great Questions from Listeners.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 88:14


    Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/ Promo Code 'LEBER' for 15% off your orderhttps://www.wellscare.net/ World's only at-home hands-free cold laser therapy deviceAMA:- Fantastic questions from the listeners- Co-hosted by my wife, Abby Leber!!- Another 2009 NFC Championship game question- When did I know the NFL was possible?- What would I do if I didn't play in the NFL?- Best and worst memories about playing in San Diego- Work/Life balance thoughts- Abby talks NFL life from a wife's perspective- Many other life and football questions

    Tommy Kramer. 14yr NFL QB. 50 Greatest Minnesota Vikings. College Football HOF.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 61:26


    Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/ Pure ancient sea salt for hydration, cooking, pre-workouts and other products. Use PROMO CODE- "LEBER"  for 15% off every orderhttps://www.wellscare.net/World's only at-home, hands-free Cold Laser Therapy deviceTOMMY KRAMER- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kramer9Tommy- Website: https://www.tommykramer9.com/- 14yr NFL QB- Minnesota Vikings. New Orleans Saints- Known as "2-Minute Tommy" for his knack of comeback victories in High School- Rice University Hall of Fame- Led Owls in Passing for 4 straight years- College Football Hall of Fame- 1977 1st Round Draft Pick (27th overall) to Minnesota Vikings- Led Vikings in 19 Comeback victories- Famous for Miracle at the Met- Hail Mary TD pass to Ahmad Rashad- Tommy gives his thoughts on the current state of the Vikings- Why he loves the modern NFL- Why modern players wouldn't like Bud Grant's approach- Hilarious stories from his playing days!!

    Will Ragatz. Vikings Reporter for Sports Illustrated. Northwestern Graduate.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 88:33


    Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/Promo Code- LEBER for 15% OFF entire order. Pure ancient sea salt harvested in the USA.  Health conscience hydration, electrolytes, pre-workout and many other products.https://www.wellscare.net/Worlds only at-home, hands-free Cold Laser therapy deviceProfessional pain relief for aches, pains, strains, inflammation.Will Ragatz:- Twitter: @WillRagatz- Minneapolis, MN native- Graduate of Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University- Intern at Sports Illustrated- 3yrs at Minnesota Vikings beat writer for Sports Illustrated at https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/author/will-ragatz - Reaction to Kwesi Adofo-Mensah hiring- What to do with Kirk Cousins- Who could be cut from the Vikings roster?- Who are the top choices for new Vikings Head Coach- What will the Vikings new culture look like?

    Adam Thielen. Minnesota Vikings Stud Wide Receiver. 2X Pro Bowl. All-Pro.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 73:43


    Special Thanks:https://redmond.life/  Pure ancient sea salt, hydration and workout mix. Sourced in Utahhttps://www.wellscare.net/ Worlds only at-home, hands-free cold laser therapy device.ADAM THIELEN:- Hear his thoughts on the current Vikings GM and Head Coaching search- Learn about his involvement in helping the Wilf family create a new culture- Learn how he keeps his body and mind in top shape- His thoughts on post-football life- Detroit Lakes, MN native- Collegiate football at Minnesota State Mankato- Free Agent signing to Minnesota Vikings in 2013- Finished 8th year with Vikings- Nearly 6,000yds receiving. 50 total TD's- 2017 & 2018 Pro Bowl- 2017 2nd Team All-Pro

    Ryan Longwell. 15yr NFL Kicker. Packers Hall of Fame. Vikings. Seahawks.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 77:34


    Special Thanks:https://www.wellscare.net/ IASO Cold Laser Therapy device. Ryan Longwell:- Native of Bend, OR- University of California at Berkeley- Entered NFL with San Francisco 49ers. Later signed by Green Bay Packers.- 9yrs with Packers. 2nd Leading Scorer in team history- 6yrs with Minnesota Vikings. - Signed with Seattle Seahawks for 1 Playoff game in 2013.- Fascinating life after football (Florida to Bahamas to San Diego to Atlanta)- Inside the mind of a kicker.  How they stay focused and free of distraction- What went wrong with Blair Walsh ??- How he could've fixed Daniel Carlson. 

    Cy Amundson- Comedian/Writer/Podcaster/TV Host

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 94:25


    Special Thanks:https://www.wellscare.net/ Worlds only at-home hands-free Cold Laser therapy device.http://wexford-harbour.com/unrestricted/ Customized family & business insurance.Cy Amundson:- Twitter & IG: @CyAmundson- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/middle-of-somewhere-w-chad-daniels-and-cy-amundson/id1458413661- Professional Comedian- Appeared on Conan and Adam Devine's House Party- Comedy Central special- Contributed on Family Guy and American Dad- Former host of Sportscenter on SnapChat for ESPN- Contributor at Vikings Entertainment Network and KFAN radio 100.3 in Twin Cities- Mental Health Advocate. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder- Grew up in Alexandria and Worthington, Minnesota- Grew up with 8 siblings- Avid Vikings fan

    Andrew Zimmern. Chef/Writer/TV Host/Traveler/Hunger Ambassador/CEO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 62:16


    Special Thanks:https://www.wellscare.net/ World's only at-home hands-free Cold Laser Therapy devicehttp://wexford-harbour.com/unrestricted/ Customized family & business insuranceAndrew Zimmern:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefaz/?hl=en- Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewzimmern?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor- Substack: https://andrewzimmern.substack.com/- 4X James Beard Award winning chef- 12yrs as Travel Channel's host of Bizarre Foods- Host of Family Dinner on Magnolia Network- CEO of Passport Hospitality- CEO of Intuitive Content- United Nations World Food Programme Ambassador- Nutrition Advisor for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Lynx, Wild- Has traveled to over 170 Countries

    Ed McDaniel "Eddie Mac". 50 Most Memorable Vikings Player. Clemson All-American.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 76:05


    Special Thankshttps://www.wellscare.net/  World's only at-home hands-free Cold Laser Therapy Devicehttp://wexford-harbour.com/unrestricted/ Customized family and business InsuranceEd McDaniel:Twitter- @theeddiemac- 10yr NFL Linebacker. All with Minnesota Vikings- 1998 Pro Bowl. Led team in tackles. 7 Sacks. 3 Forced Fumbles- 50 Most Memorable Vikings Player- Career: 796 Tackles. 29 TFL's. 19.5 Sacks. 15 Forced Fumbles. 4 INT.- 1991 Clemson All-American- Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame- 1992 5th Round Pick- One of the most positive people I've ever talked with- Where would his life lead if not for football?- How he overcame all the adversity in his life- Sage advice for all young football players and athletes- His thoughts on the safety of football

    Dale Vallely. PGA Tour Caddie. Pork Missile Purveyor. Distinguished Gentleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 79:58


    Dale Vallely:- Instagram Star: https://www.instagram.com/theedaletrail/  @theedaletrail- Website: https://theedaleltrail.com/- Hilarious hot dog & cigarette reviews- Former #1 Junior Golfer in Canada- 12yr Pro Golf Caddie- Most recently Abraham Ancer's caddie- Canadian resident living in Las VegasTopics:- What the caddie life is like?- Why hot dog & cigarette reviews?- Why he is stuck in Canada- How he manages his new found social media fame- Why the Masters let him break some rules

    Brett Favre. Pro Football Hall of Fame Quarterback. Gunslinging Ironman of NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 91:11


    Special Thanks:https://www.wellscare.net/  World's only at-home hands-free Cold Laser therapy devicehttp://wexford-harbour.com/unrestricted/  Customized family & business insuranceBrett Favre:Twitter & IG- @BrettFavreTopics- Will coaching ever be in his future? How Deion Sanders has influenced him. The real story about how he got traded to Green Bay. The rough ending to his Green Bay career. How he found his way to the Minnesota Vikings. Does he think the New Orleans Saints played with an injury bounty on him. The moment he knew he was never coming back to play football. - 20yr Hall of Fame NFL Quarterback- 297 Career starts- most in NFL history- Super Bowl 31 Champion- 3X NFL MVP- 6X All-Pro- 11X Pro-Bowl- NFL 100yr Anniversary Team- Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame

    Brian Baldinger. NFL Network Analyst. 12yr NFL Offensive Lineman. Crooked Pinky (look it up)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 79:13


    Special Thanks:https://www.wellscare.net/  World's only at-home hands-free cold laser device http://wexford-harbour.com/unrestricted/  Customized Family & Business InsuranceBrian Baldinger:Twitter & IG: @BaldyNFL- Who he thinks are the unsung hero Offensive Lineman right now- Get his thoughts on Kirk Cousins- Hear his thoughts about the Minnesota Vikings- He shares his experience of the 1982 & 1987 NFL Strikes- 12yr NFL Offensive Lineman- Played OG at Duke- 1982 Undrafted to Dallas Cowboys- Also played for Colts & Eagles- NFL Network Analyst for Total Access and Playbook- NFL Analyst for Compass Media - NFL Analyst for Sky Sports in London

    Elizabeth Ries. Multi-talented Twin Cities Personality. TV & Radio Host.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 78:17


    Special Thanks:https://www.wellscare.net/  World's only at-home hands-free Cold Laser devicehttp://wexford-harbour.com/unrestricted/  Customized Family & Business InsuranceElizabeth Ries:   IG: @elizriesTopics:- Oh, how both of us love "snake oil". - How she manages a sometimes chaotic and overwhelming life- What she uses to create a little mental toughness in her life- How she handles criticism being a woman in the entertainment fishbowl- What she uses to stay creative- Co-host of Twin Cities Live on KSTP- Co-host of Best to the Nest on MyTalk107.1- Personal Blog: https://hometohomestead.com/- Apple Valley High School alum- University of Wisconsin-Madison alum-  Mother of 3 kids

    Scott Studwell. Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor. 42yrs of NFL service.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 89:30


    Special Thanks:www.bestbuy.com  Type in IASO for mega deals for Black Friday and Cyber Mondaywww.wexford-harbour.com/unrestricted Customized Family & Business InsuranceScott Studwell:- 42yrs with the Minnesota Vikings- 14yr Linebacker- Minnesota Vikings all time leader tackler with 1,981 total tackles- 2X Pro-Bowler. 3X All-Pro- 38yrs as Vikings College Scout.  12 of those years as Director of College Scouting- 9th Round pick out of University of Illinois in 1977- Coached by Bud Grant, Les Steckel, and Jerry Burns

    Jason Matheson. 2X Emmy Award Winning Entertainer. Radio & TV star.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 78:26


    Special Thanks:www.wellscare.net  World's only hands-free at-home cold laser therapy devicewww.wexford-harbour.com/unrestricted Optimized family/business insuranceJason Matheson:- 2X Emmy Award Winner- 2016 Marconi Award nominee- Columbia College alumni- Co-host of the Jason and Alex Show on MyTalk 107.1 in the Twin Cities- Creator and Host of the The Jason Show on Fox9 in the Twin Cities- Host of podcast Two Fairy Godfathers- Disney World for Adults                     https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-fairy-godfathers/id1451209537- Owner of Betty & Earls Biscuit Kitchen: https://bettyandearls.com/

    John Puckett. Co-creator of Caribou Coffee. Co-owner of Punch Pizza. Entrepreneurial Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 61:04


    Special Thanks:www.wellscare.net      World's only at home hands-free cold laser therapy device.www.wexford-harbour.com/unrestricted   Customized & Optimized Insurance for familiesJohn Pucketthttps://punchpizza.com/about-us/- Bachelors Degree & MBA: Dartmouth College- Caribou Coffee created and launched with wife Kim, in 1992- Expanded quickly to 100 stores with 2,000 employees- Sold in 2000- Joined owner of Punch Pizza, John Sorranno, in 2001- Has grown Punch Pizza to 12 Twin Cities stores- John's words of business wisdom: "Keep things simple." "Important to say 'No'." "Employees over profits." 

    Chris Eyer. Montana Badass. Muledragger. Philosophical Cowboy. Truly, A Man of many hats

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 93:29


    Special Thanks:www.wellscare.net World's only at home hands-free cold laser therapy devicewww.wexford-harbour.com/unrestricted First class customized insurance for your familyChris Eyer:IG- @muledraggerwww.bmwf.org Bob Marshall Wilderness Fund. Please help keep our public wild lands accessible, safe and beautiful- Learn about a what a mule dragger is and how this Frontier occupation is still needed- ex-Marine. Former avionics electrician- Professional saddle maker- Master Buddhist Teacher- A true Philosophical Cowboy in every sense- "The heart of the wilderness is within the wilderness of your heart. Ride there."

    Darren Sproles. College Football HOF. Super Bowl Winner. KSU Wildcat. Chargers. Saints. Eagles. Pro Football HOF??

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 54:59


    Special Thanks:www.wellscare.net Worlds only at-home hands-free Cold Laser devicewww.wexford-harbour.com/unrestricted The best customized insurance for family and businessDarren Sproles:twitter- @DarrenSprolesIG- @dsproles43www.darrensproles.com- All time leading rusher at Kansas State University. College Football HOF- 2005 4th Round Draft pick to San Diego Chargers. Chargers 50th Anniversary Team- 2011- 2013 New Orleans Saints- 2014- 2019 Philadelphia Eagles. Super Bowl LII Champ.  3X Pro Bowler. 2014 2nd Team All Pro- Current Philadelphia Eagles Consultant

    Dr. Amy Shah. Intermittent Fasting & Immune Health Expert. Double Board Certified MD

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 61:25


    Special Thanks:www.wellscare.net Worlds only hands free at-home Cold Laser therapy devicewww.wexfordharbour.com/unrestricted Specialized & Customized Family InsuranceDr. Amy Shah: Integrative Medical Doctorwebsite: www.amymdwellness.comIG: @fastingmdTwitter: @AmyShahMDNew Book!- "I'm so Effing Tired" Please find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Im-So-Effing-Tired-Burnout/dp/0358446422/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=i%27m+so+effing+tired&qid=1634527685&sr=8-1- What is fasting and intermittent fasting??- Different types of fasting?- What is the importance of understanding your natural circadian rhythm?- Why is taking a food break important?- What is happening biologically during a fast?- Ever heard of a fecal transplant and it's benefits?... you will now- Why is fiber important and what are the best kinds?

    Alexa Score. Pro Wakeboarder. TV Host. Speaker. Role Model on how to live with Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 66:42


    Special Thanks to:www.wellscare.net  The only at-home, hands-free, cold laser device for all your aches & painswww.wexford-harbour/unrestricted  Customized Insurance for all your family's needsAlexa Score: www.alexarscore.com IG- @alexascore Twitter- @alexascore - At 16yrs old, she was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia to which there is no cure... how does one process life in that moment??  You'll be amazed to hear how an experimental drug has her living a normal, albeit fast paced, life.  Her outlook on life is something we should all learn from.- Professional Wakeboarder from Spicer, MN... how does that happen in the Minnesota climate??- Globe trotting brand ambassador for her sport- TV Host and actor who has appeared on MTV, ESPN, Travel Channel and Ballys Sports North- Co-Host of Destination Polaris- Advocate for BetheMatch.org  and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

    NFL MVP QB Rich Gannon. Thoughts on NFL past & present; Kirk Cousins; Jerry Rice.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 70:22


    RECORDED LIVE  FROM MYSTIC LAKE CASINO!!Special Thanks:www.wellscare.net      First ever hands-free, at home cold laser therapy devicewww.wexford-harbour.com/unrestricted    Customized & optimized Insurance Rich Gannon: 17yr NFL Veteran- Vikings. Redskins. Chiefs. Raiders.4th Rd Selection in 1987 NFL Draft out of Delaware1st Team All-Pro 2000 & 20022002 NFL MVP16yrs Commentator for NFL on CBSNFL Monday QB on CBS Sports NetworkThe Blitz on SiriusXM NFL Radio

    Henry Lake. Host of Lake Night on WCCO. Social Justice Advocate. Doooooo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 80:05


    Special Thanks:www.wexford-harbour.com/unrestricted First class independent insurance. Family owned. www.douglasandtodd.com Grain to glass MN Bourbon. Gold medal winnerHenry Lake:- Host of Lake Night on WCCO radio in the Twin Cities- Tip of the spear social advocate in the wake of George Floyd- Decades of service work and mentorship with local schools and children- Morehouse College- Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity- Born in Memphis. Raised in North Minneapolis- Formerly at KFAN radio in the Twin Cities. Co-Host of the Sludge and Lake Show- Formerly a Host at 610 Sports in Kansas City

    Jenny Taft. Fox Sports Host/Reporter. College Football. Undisputed. Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Battle Bots

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 77:57


    Special Thanks:www.douglasandtodd.com  Grain to Glass Minnesota made Gold medal winning bourbonJenny Taft:- Lead College Football Reporter for Fox Sports with Gus Johnson & Joel Klatt- Host of FS1 show Undisputed with Shannon Sharpe & Skip Bayless- Host/Reporter for World Cup Soccer- Host of Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show- Host of Battle Bots- Former track reporter for Supercross- Former Lacrosse walk-on at Boston University- Start at Fox Sports North in Minneapolis- 3 Sport athlete at Edina High School in Edina, MN

    Charlie Berens. Comedian/Actor/Host. Creator of Manitowoc Minute. Emmy Award Winner.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 77:36


    Special Thanks:www.douglasandtodd.com Award Winning Bourbon. Grain to Glass Minnesota MadeCHARLIE BERENS:- Actor and Comedian. Comedic content creator: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UConQeJRfaLwJ9LbXBS5nhxQ- Emmy Winning television reporter for "The Cost of Water" (KDAF Dallas, TX)- Created Manitowoc Minute in 2017: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRY-eAwoPfKBdGfuDu081r-bSMapeg0GB- New Book coming out: Midwest Survival Guide- Featured on MTV, Funny or Die, Fox, CBS, Variety, and many others- One of 12 kids... raised outside of Milwaukee, WI- Attended UW-Madison- Green Bay Packers super-fan... his only blemish

    Mark Parrish. Former NHL Stud. Inspiration to many

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 77:50


    Special Thanks:www.douglasandtodd.com Gold medal winning bourbon. Grain to Glass MN Made.Mark Parrish:- Current analyst for the NHL Network- Current analyst for the Minnesota Wild on Ballys Sports North- 11yr NHL player. Over 700 games played. 387 Points Scored- NHL All Star in 2002- Silver Medal at the World Junior Championships in 1997- Celebrated his 1yr Anniversary of Sobriety... through a very public acknowledgment of his battle with alcoholism, Mark has become an inspiration to many. He now realizes his story resonates with a lot of his hockey peers as well as a lot of society. He is using his public platform to educate and minimize the stigma associated with addiction. I hope his message on this podcast brings hope to you or anybody else that may need it.  Please pass it along.  

    Dr. Frederick Harris. Concussion Expert. Essential Information for Parents & Athletes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 75:42


    Special Thanks:www.douglasandtodd.com  Gold medal winning bourbon. Grain to Glass Minnesota MadeDr. Frederick Harris:- Board Certified Neurosurgeon - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern University and A&M- Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering at Master of University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas- Medical Degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine- Residency: University of Tennessee-Memphis Health Science Center, Department of Neurological Surgery, Memphis, Tennessee- Clinical Interests: Neurosurgery. Spine & Neck Care. Lumbar Surgery. Spinal Tumors/Oncology. Spinal Deformity. Robotic-Assisted Complex Spine Surgery.- Former Engineer for NASA & Department of Defense

    Paul Allen. Vikings VOX. One of the Most Interesting Men in the World.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 81:21


    Special Thanks:www.douglasandtodd.com  Gold Medal winning bourbon. Grain to Glass MN MadePaul Allen:- Voice of the Minnesota Vikings for Flagship Radio KFAN FM 100.3- Voice of Canterbury Park; premier horse racing park in Minnesota- Voice of 9-Noon on KFAN FM 100.3Learn About:- his Spiritual journey and why he's so passionate about it now- how he came to become the VOX of the Vikings- how his upbringing shaped who he is- why his Covid situation changed his life- where the success of the 2021 Vikings could come from...- if it fails, where he thinks it could go wrong- what the next step Kirk Cousins needs to take in his game

    Sarah Kay Hoffman. Gut Health Expert at agutsygirl.com. Certified Holistic Health Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 96:41


    Special Thanks to:www.previmedica.com Use Promo Code "Ben-20" for 20% off your order               - Alcat Food Sensitivity Test and many otherswww.douglasandtodd.com Gold Medal Winning Bourbon. Grain to Glass MN MadeSarah Kay Hoffman: @agutsygirl   www.agutsygirl.com- Certified Holistic Health Coach- Gut Health Expert- The Gutsy Girl Bible- A Decades long journey of self health discovery that will inspire all- Learn how important Gut Health is to your overall wellness and immune health- Tips on what we can do for our kids- The role Antibiotics, NSAIDS, Alcohol, Coffee, and Antacids play in gut health- Time Restricted Eating and Fasting- GAPS Diet insight- Quick Home Hacks for gut health- The role gut health has in Infertility

    Steve Hutchinson. NFL Hall of Fame Left Guard. Seahawks. Vikings. Titans.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 64:03


    Special Thanks:www.previmedica.com Use Promo Code Ben-20 for 20% your wellness orderwww.douglasandtodd.com Award Winning Bourbon. Grain to Glass Minnesota MadeSteve Hutchinson: @HutchSevenSix (twitter) @hutchhof335 (IG)- 335th Member of the NFL Hall of Fame- class of 2020- 12yrs as an Offensive Guard (Seahawks, Vikings, Titans)- University of Michigan alum- 1st Round Draft pick to Seattle in 2001- 6X All- Pro- 7X Pro Bowler- 2X NFL Alumni Offensive Lineman of the YearDiscussion:- NFL Hall of Fame process and reaction- Memorable Vikings seasons- 2009 was a special year but...-2010 was a year we will never forget... hear Steve talk about flying down to Mississippi to bring Brett Favre out of retirement. Head Coach fired. Randy Moss back on team then released. Metrodome collapse. Wild night in Philly. Home game moved to Detroit.

    Dr. David Chao. ProFootballDoc.com. Orthopedic Surgeon for Elite Athletes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 61:24


    Special Thanks:www.previmedica.com  Alcat Food Sensitivity Test. Use Promo Code "Ben-20" for 20% offwww.douglasandtodd.com  Award Winning Bourbon. Grain to Glass Minnesota made.Dr. David Chao:- SiriusXM Sports Medical Analyst & Outkick.com- Founder of www.profootballdoc.com (real time injury analysis for all major sports games)- 17yrs as San Diego Chargers lead orthopedic physician- former ESPN Winter & Summer X Games lead physician- Medical Degree from Harvard. Trained at Northwestern

    Ryan Carter. 10yr NHL Veteran. Stanley Cup Champion. Minnesota Wild Commentator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 84:11


    Special Thanks:www.previdmedica.com Alcat Food Sensitivity Test. Use (Ben-20) for 20% off your order.www.douglasandtodd.com  Gold Medal Winning Bourbon.Ryan Carter:- From White Bear Lake, MN- Green Bay Gramblers 2001-2004- Mankato St University 2004-2006- Anaheim Ducks 2006- Stanley Cup Champion in 2007 Finals- Carolina Hurricanes & Florida Panthers 2010-2011- New Jersey Devils 2011-2014- Minnesota Wild 2014- 2016- Minnesota Wild Color Commentator for Bally's Sports North 2020- present

    Charles Davis. NFL on CBS Commentator. EA Sports Madden Football. Ep. 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 95:07


    Special Thanks:www.previmedica.com Alcat Food Sensitivity Test. Promo Code (Ben-20) for 20% off orderwww.douglasandtodd.com  Award Winning BourbonCharles Davis:- Voice of EA Sports Madden Football- NFL on CBS Color Commentator- NFL Draft Analyst for NFL Network- Former Fox Sports Commentator for College & NFL Football- Played Football at University of Tennessee- Degree in Political Science with Masters in History- High School is New Paltz, NY- Former Stanford Assistant Athletic Director- Former PGA Disney Golf Classic Director

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