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

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Episode 59: Kj opens this episode with not one but two reviews, and an invitation before welcoming back Kim Willson as this week’s Midwest Guest Co-host (4:20)! Kim shares details about her new 50-state running challenge. Then, it’s time for Twitter Talk - shoes or no shoes in the house, fast food, and more. Plus, we find out “What’s In Kim’s Crockpot?” (39:19)! Lastly, it’s time for a Non-Midwesterner to join the show. Michelle Takei brings her Southern bias all the way from Lexington, Kentucky (40:44)! We learn where Michelle grew up, where she lives now (spoiler alert: it’s Lexington, Kentucky), the things she loves about Lexington/why we should visit her there, and of course, food!

A good (central) time was had by all!

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Episode 58: Kj opens this episode with the “Best Thing I Saw All Week” before welcoming back Karen Mittelstadt as this week’s Midwest Guest Co-host (1:23)! Karen catches us up on a few cliffhangers from her last Midwest Bias appearance, she answers a “Wheel Question” and a "Kj’s Question", and much more! Then, the Hall of Famer returns for another round of Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (48:26)! They taste a Salty Wind Gose from Crystal Coast Brewing, a Spacht Country Lager from Shy Bear Brewing, and a Corvette Steve Sour Ale from Aslin Beer Company. A good (central) time was had by all!

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Episode 57: It’s the Sports (and beer) episode! Kj kicks off this episode with an announcement about Jinglefest VIII before welcoming in the Hall of Famer for another round of Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (5:37)! They briefly recap their last 2 weeks and some Twitter Talk about -surprise surprise - candy and beer. Then, they try a Cherry Fluff Sour from Ballad Brewing Company and a Coconut Cream Cake Imperial Stout from Crystal Coast Brewing Company. Next, it’s time for Rachel Reports (27:20)! Rachel reports on the return of the MLB season, opening day at Target Field, her observations of the MLB rule changes, new ballpark changes, and more! Lastly, Kj brings in Jolene Wojcik to recap the Masters (46:07)! She talks about all the important stuff at the Masters such as parking, gift shop purchases, food, rain delays, trees falling, the “penalty box,” evacuations, celebrity sightings, personal highlights of this year’s tournament, and more! A good (central) time was had by all!

Jinglefest VIII: Secret Occasion Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/littlesongs/jinglefest-viii-secret-occasion

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Episode 56: Kj kicks off this episode with the “Best Thing I Heard All Week” before welcoming in the Hall of Famer for another round of Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (3:30)! They try a Sponch Sour Ale from Weldwerks Brewing Company and a Black Pelican Maple Porter from Crystal Coast Brewing Company. Kj also reveals the “Best Thing I Saw All Week.” Then, Jolene Wojcik from Nebraska returns as this week’s Midwest Guest Co-host (18:06)! They review listener comments from last week (spoiler alert: it’s 99.5% about food). Then, they give their Midwest Bias on the Terrific Twelve and Elite Eight of March Madness and Jolene previews her return to the Masters Championship. She also reveals how she became a vegetarian, they discuss the definition of the Midwest (again), and more! A good (central) time was had by all!

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Episode 55: It’s a special pop-up episode! Kj opens the show with a few announcements before welcoming in the Hall of Famer as this week’s Midwest Guest Co-host (2:57)! They review listener comments from last week regarding “Kj’s Question” about the plow guy and the best fast food restaurants! Later, they another round of Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (20:18)! They try a Creature of the Choco-Nana Hazelnut Lagoon from Weldwerks Brewing Company and a Volcano Sauce Sour Ale from Aslin Beer Company. A good (central) time was had by all!

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