Episode 62: Kj opens this episode with a brief hello/welcome back message before bringing in the Hall of Famer for Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (1:09)! They taste a Naughty Temple and Knock One Bock from Toppling Goliath Brewery. Then, Rachel returns for a long overdue report on the Minnesota State Fair foods (and much more!) in Rachel Reports (15:28)! Later, Lindsay Wheeler (@toldmytherapistaboutyou on Instagram and @takeyourxanax on Twitter), joins Kj and the Hall of Famer as the Non-Midwestern Guest of the week (35:29)! Lindsay brings her Northeastern bias to the show and answers The 3 Questions and discusses her work as a mental health therapist and her workshops through the Sad Friends Social Club (Sign up for her next workshop via the link below!). She also answers a Wheel(er) Question and helps us debut a new format - a not-so-Rapid Fire - for answering the age-old Midwest Bias Questions, such as NY-style vs Chicago deep dish, candy corn, the acceptable times to set up your Christmas tree and to start listening to Christmas music, Stuffing or dressing, donuts in a coffee shop?, various gas station-related questions, and much more!

A good (central) time was had by all!

Lindsay’s Workshop with Mary Lambert (Nov 19th and 6pm Central): https://www.lindsay-wheeler.com/offerings/workshops-mzlnn

Lindsay’s Interview with Brandi Carlile can be found on her Instagram page under videos/reels tab: @toldmytherapistaboutyou

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad (with the exception of the Introduction music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse).

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Episode 61: Kj opens this episode by talking briefly about losing her mom earlier this week. Next, she welcomes back Rachel Reports for her annual Minnesota State Fair Food Preview (4:00)! Plus, Kj and Rachel are joined by a special guest! Then, it’s time for the “drink” portion of the episode - Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (19:58)! Plus, Kj and the HOFer are joined by 4 special guests from Nashville! They taste a Root Beer and Flippin’ the Bird IPA from Shy Bear Brewing, a High Tide Berliner Weisse from Crystal Coast Brewing, and an Against All Odds Sour Wit Ale by Barrique Brewing and Blending.

A good (central) time was had by all!

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad (with the exception of the Introduction music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse).

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Episode 60: Kj opens this episode with the Most Midwestern Moment of the Week (1:05) before welcoming back Christopher Giannini (@ChrisBGiannini on Twitter) for a special report. Christopher tells us all about his first experience doing stand-up comedy (3:08)! We wrap it all up with Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (37:56)! Kj and the Hall of Famer taste a Strawberry and Pineapple Salty Wind Gose from Crystal Coast Brewing and a Sour Me! Sour Ale from Duclaw Brewing Company.

A good (central) time was had by all! https://twitter.com/https://twitter.com/ChrisBGiannini/status/1649757683887603713?s=20ChrisBGiannini/status/1649757683887603713?s=20

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad (with the exception of the Introduction music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse).

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