Legacy Matters

In this episode of Legacy Matters, the hosts reconvene for a special Summer Edition at the Comedy Corner underground. They share light-hearted stories about beloved eateries and humorous personal anecdotes. The conversation takes a reflective turn as they discuss the challenges of mental health, the importance of community, and personal transitions. The team welcomes back Kate, who opens up about her recent job loss and the significance of meditation in her life. The episode concludes with calls for kindness and understanding in the face of life's inevitable hardships.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:06 Bar Banter and Guest Introduction

00:47 Comedy Corner and Nostalgia

01:59 Perkins Memories and Aging

06:15 Shoutouts and Sponsors

10:34 Life Updates and Transitions

32:01 Mental Health and Personal Stories

33:50 Microwave Madness and Hot Pockets

34:03 Nostalgic Snacks: Pizza Rolls and Nutty Bars

34:16 Debating Junk Food Preferences

34:25 The Vegetarian Dilemma

34:50 Little Debbie and Snack Memories

36:27 S'mores and Gourmet Treats

37:33 Beer and College Memories

45:42 Mental Health and Coping Strategies

56:14 The Impact of Current Events

01:10:18 Final Thoughts and Farewells

Legacy Matters episode 164, originally released September 4, 2025.

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Legacy Matters: Embracing Life's Challenges with Chris Heim

In this episode of Legacy Matters, hosts Sam and Marc kick off the show by reflecting on their experiences and recent neighborhood gatherings. They welcome guest Chris Heim, who dives into discussions about endurance sports, balancing work and personal life, and his adventurous spirit. Chris shares his journey of preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to help a friend, and discusses the importance of cherishing life experiences, both big and small. The conversation touches on the impact of aging, the value of spending quality time with family, and finding joy in simple moments. The episode wraps up with thoughts on work, personal growth, and the importance of connecting with others.

00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter

00:16 Graduation Party Recap

00:27 Show Introduction and Sponsors

01:19 Guest Introduction: Chris Heim

05:39 Endurance Sports and Personal Fitness

19:56 Family and Personal Stories

22:50 Software Development Challenges

28:52 Mental Health and Coping Strategies

33:46 Debating Hot Yoga and Comedy Central

34:39 Personal Reflections and Family Stories

35:12 Engaging with People and Overcoming Awkwardness

36:24 Parenting and Life Lessons

37:15 Adventures and Experiences

39:15 The Value of Experiences Over Possessions

41:18 Career Paths and Personal Growth

47:15 The Importance of Social Connections

01:00:09 Music, Memories, and Passion

01:06:32 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

Legacy Matters episode 163, originally released July 31, 2025.

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In this episode of 'Legacy Matters', hosts Sam and Mark welcome their guest, Chris Stedman, a writer, professor, and podcaster. They begin by discussing their show sponsors and comedic experiences before diving into a meaningful conversation with Chris. The discussion covers Chris’s background, including his work on a podcast series about his friend Alex’s suicide and its larger implications for mental health. They explore the importance of community, societal support, and the role of religion and spirituality in modern life. Chris shares insights from his research and writings, including his upcoming book 'Nothing in particular' and his previous works. The episode highlights themes of empathy, societal connection, and the nuanced impact of technology and religion on contemporary society.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:21 Sponsor Shoutouts

03:15 Guest Introduction: Chris Steadman

07:22 Podcasting and Radio

15:30 Discussing Suicide and Mental Health

30:47 Corporate Greed and the Opioid Crisis

31:42 Mental Health and Medication Stigma

34:04 The Vaccine Debate and Public Health

41:32 The Role of Religion in Modern Society

54:00 The Impact of Technology on Human Connection

01:00:42 Concluding Thoughts and Personal Reflections

Legacy Matters episode 162, originally released May 22, 2025.

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In this episode, Marc and Sam introduce their show with a casual, humorous conversation and begin by thanking their sponsors, including a new addition, Dylan Olson-Cole with Anderson Realty. They reflect on the quirky nature of their podcast and the awkward yet valuable dynamic they bring to their listeners. The hosts then welcome their guest, Gabriela Munoz, who shares insights from her life, touching on her origins from Long Beach, California, and moving to Chicago and eventually Minnesota. She discusses her job, love for strangers, and a philosophical take on life and death, bringing a blend of humor and depth to the conversation. Along the way, the hosts and Gabriela navigate personal anecdotes, the intricacies of public interactions, and the essence of having an inner dialogue. The episode wraps up with reflections on generational perspectives and the importance of simplicity and self-care in today's fast-paced world.

00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter

00:08 Sponsor Shoutouts

04:28 Introducing the Guest

07:37 Guest's Background and Funny Anecdotes

13:21 Discussion on Stand-Up Comedy

30:06 Hometown and Personal Connections

32:39 Reflecting on Childhood Experiences

34:07 Transition to Northfield, Minnesota

35:11 Discussing Life in Northfield

36:25 The Essence of Meeting Strangers

37:57 Inner Monologues and Personal Reflections

42:47 Generational Perspectives and Social Awareness

01:05:02 Thoughts on Mortality and Legacy

01:09:49 Wrapping Up the Conversation

Legacy Matters episode 161, originally released May 8, 2025.

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John Moe joins us as we start recording and releasing new episodes in 2025 after an extended break over the winter. Maybe we are rusty, but we really take the whole "don't want to know you ahead of time" thing to an extreme with John, which he handles well.

John Moe is a Twin Cities-based podcast maker, author, public speaker, and mental health advocate. He created and currently hosts the podcasts Depresh Mode with John Moe (LA Press Club Award) and Sleeping with Celebrities on the Maximum Fun network and he has created and produced podcasts for clients including the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the American Psychiatric Association, Whitman College (two higher ed marketing awards), and University of Puget Sound. Moe has hosted three national public radio programs, Wits, Marketplace Tech, and Weekend America, and he created and hosted the groundbreaking podcast, The Hilarious World of Depression (Webby Award). His writing has appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times Magazine and McSweeney’s. He is the author of four books, including the WSJ bestseller, The Hilarious World of Depression. Moe has delivered speeches on mental health all over the country.

The Hilarious World of Depression was launched in late 2016 and was an instant success, quickly reaching the number two spot on the Apple Podcasts chart, garnering millions of downloads, and receiving widespread press coverage. It was based on the idea that depression is a lot more common than people realize, especially among celebrities and entertainers like comedians and musicians, and that open conversations on this often taboo topic could be a healing experience. The show won the Webby Award for Best Comedy Podcast in 2017 and led to a critically-acclaimed bestselling book of the same name in 2020.

Our Whitman, My Story was conceived in collaboration with the communications staff at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington. The small school had a challenge: how to attract applicants from around the world and how to get admitted students to actually enroll. The unhosted podcast series featured profiles of a diverse group of students, the kind of people who could be friends once a student arrived on campus. The podcast, which was renewed for a second season, won the CASE Circle of Excellence Award and the Educational Advertising Award. The success of the Whitman series led to another podcast at the University of Puget Sound featuring students, faculty, and alums as part of the school’s capital campaign. 

Depresh Mode with John Moe is a mental health interview podcast program produced in conjunction with Maximum Fun, an employee-owned co-op podcast network. Drawing on his extensive connections in the entertainment industry, John Moe has interviewed celebrities such as Jamie Lee Curtis, Patton Oswalt, and David Sedaris and won an LA Press Club award for Arts & Entertainment Journalism. Built on a public radio funding model, shows on the Max Fun network rely primarily on membership, with listeners donating to keep the shows running. Depresh Mode with John Moe has experienced consistent growth and support and after two years spawned a spinoff episode, Sleeping with Celebrities, which has shown steady growth as well.

You Are Not Alone is a book by Dr. Ken Duckworth of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) based on a series of interviews with regular people sharing their earned expertise on issues of mental health. NAMI was looking for ways to promote the book and its positive message. John Moe had the resourceful idea to pull the recording of those original interviews and convert them into a podcast, You Are Not Alone: Voices of Recovery. A twenty-part interview series emerged that required no additional reporting, booking, or recording. NAMI and the American Psychiatric Association hired John to produce and co-host episodes of The Medical Mind, its interview series of psychiatric treatment.

Legacy Matters episode 160, originally released April 26, 2025.

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Join us as we delve deeper into the practical aspects of fostering creativity within teams and organizations. Jon shares actionable tips on how to create an environment that encourages innovative thinking and collaboration. He reflects on his experiences with mentorship, the significance of community in the entrepreneurial journey, and the evolving landscape of creativity in business.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonjblum/

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In this episode, Kate and Sam are joined by Jon Blum, an accomplished entrepreneur and creative thinker. Jon shares his unique journey through the world of creativity and entrepreneurship, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped his career. He discusses the importance of embracing failure, the role of collaboration in creative processes, and how to cultivate an innovative mindset.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonjblum/

Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infinitegreen/

Legacy Matters episode 159, originally released November 7, 2024.

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In this episode, Kate and Sam are joined by Kam, a creative entrepreneur with deep expertise in branding and community building. Kam shares his journey of transitioning from corporate life to starting his own brand, discussing the challenges, motivations, and personal growth that came along the way.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamden-nute/

Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/benefit-bridge/

Legacy Matters episode 158, originally released October 31, 2024.

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Lorna Landvick is an honest to goodness published writer with fans around the world. We only found that out when we asked what the heck she was doing in the basement with us! 

Now that the show is over, we can see that she has published 12+ published works and has been in the news quite a bit. You just never know who you are going to meet in an underground comedy club!

Legacy Matters episode 157, originally released August 15, 2024.

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Kate and Sam sat down with Val Amsden, host of This Side of the Grass, a show that normalizes conversations about death and dying by being thoughtful and honest while having conversations that make a lot of people somewhat uncomfortable. 

Val's show isn't about grief and lamentation, it is about hope and freedom from worry. By addressing the very real things you can do to prepare for the inevitable and by openly talking about what happens after experiencing the sudden loss of a loved one, Val's show provides action items that can help lower your anxiety and stress around death and dying.

As is always the case on our show, we get into a lot more than just the one facet of Val and her life. Listen to the show and try to keep up!

Legacy Matters episode 156, originally released August 1, 2024.

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