Attracted To Duluth

Are you ready to fall in love? Because in this episode, we're giving Attracted to Duluth a whole other meaning! Jay Gabler joins us for our steamiest and most controversial episode yet as we discuss Laura Ashcroft's Duluth-based romance novel, Heart of Fire. You might not associate spiciness and Scandinavians, but we promise this novel has both in abundance! Listeners should know that this episode is one big spoiler, and we do discuss steamy scenes.

What off-broadway play written by Will Arbery is coming to The Depot Theatre? On this episode of Attracted To Duluth, Depot Director Mary Tennis is subbing in for Kristin as we're joined by Director, Mark Armstrong as he talks about his production of "Heroes of the Fourth Turning." Tune in to hear all about his journey from Duluth to New York, his theatre career, his time in "the scene" back in the '90s, and his love of Erbert and Gerbert's sandwiches. 

What's the coolest web-based Minnesota documentary series coming out of Duluth? 

On this installment of Attracted to Duluth, you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll be recruited to join an all-clown marching band. We're joined by local documentary filmmaker and weird history enjoyer, Mike Scholtz, as he tells us all about his recent PBS North series Minnesota Historia (which Hailey just so happens to host.) 

Attracted to Duluth is kicking off Pride month with our friends at Trans Northland! In this installment, we chat with Trans Joy Fest organizers Sean Hayes and Joe Murphy to talk all about their upcoming second annual event, as well as hear ways that we can support our transgender friends and neighbors all year long!

We Love Our Block!  

This week on Attracted to Duluth, we're joined by Sarah and Annika from The City of Duluth's Love Your Block program. The Love Your Block model encourages innovation and experimentation to reduce blight through resident and government partnerships. Together we talk about our city's history and hone in on the Central Hillside, the neighborhood The Depot is proud to call "our block."

What defunct Duluth amusement park once sat on Park Point? This time on Attracted To Duluth we explore the largely-forgotten amusement park that once boasted rides, attractions, and some absolutely wild live stunts and performances that are a miracle anyone survived! Step right up and listen to the greatest show on earth... or at least the greatest show in one specific part of Duluth.

What Duluth attraction is home to North America's largest sturgeon touchpool? This week we're joined by Jay Walker of the Great Lakes Aquarium as he dives into the story of how the organization came to be, and how he came to join it. Be sure to tuna-in! 

Why are lighthouses the setting for so many spooky stories?

This week we're joined by Ian Wallin, a lighthouse enthusiast and TikTok micro-influencer, as they drop some serious lighthouse knowledge on us. From Edgar Allen Poe to Willem Dafoe, horror media has loved lighthouses for over 100 years, but why? Tune in as Ian tells us about the wonderful world of lighthouse keeping and all the potential ways to die while doing it! 

We Love Iron Will, Still Featuring The Upper Midwest Film Office and The Lake Superior Railroad Museum 

What Disney movie filmed in Duluth still manages to connect with our community 20+ years later? This week we're joined by Riki McManus and Ken Buehler as they discuss their involvement in the production of the film that every Duluthian (besides Hailey, apparently) has seen and loves! And other hot Hollywood gossip.