Hello Listen Local Friends and Fam!

On today's show it's Colton and Isaiah manning the ship as Jacob is out on another BlazeAir Tourism shoot. Saying that... he of course can't stay away the whole time, so he calls in and gives a little update!

Then, Isaiah dives into this week's guest. The One. The Only. The Chamber Board Chair, Mr. Colton Maher. PS... Colton did not know this was coming. They dive into his role there, why the Chambers in general are important to their communities, how to best utilize the Chamber if you are a local business and more!

Before signing off they dive into a BUSY upcoming weekend in the BLA in this week's Local Happenings segment.

And as always, thanks to our 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Craguns Legacy Courses, Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs!

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Hello Listen Local Friends and Fam!

We made it people... the 4th of July weekend is behind us, and what a weekend it was!

On today's show the LL guys recap the 4th and all of the BLA festivities, THEN... catch up with THE Reese Glover.
Reese talks about his time at Lakes Jam, his new Single "Swift County Fair" that just dropped, his upcoming shows and more!

Thanks Reese for taking a break from your day job and joining the show.

After Reese signs off, Colton, Jacob, and Isaiah chat about:

*The Mahers - and Bartellas - WINNING 4th of July in Pequot Lakes
*Iconic Fest this Weekend
*A teaser for CRMC Championship weekend
*Plans for Listen Local at BIR Nationals

So tune on in!

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Happy 4th of July week everyone!

On today's show Isaiah, Colton and Jacob do a deep dive recap on Lakes Jam '26. Hear about what they loved and what they didn't love so much.
But most importantly, HUGE thanks to Lakes Jam for having us out again, already CAN'T WAIT for next year... I mean, DIERKS BENTLEY?!? LET'S GO!

Then... the LL crew gets into EVERYTHING America 250 4th of July!
From where to watch to the Listen Local tips and tricks!

Hear it all on this latest episode.

And as always, thanks to our 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Craguns Legacy Courses, Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs!

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Hello Friends...CAN WE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE...

IT IS LAKES JAM WEEK PEOPLE!

Isaiah and Jacob are recording this show from the (insert new sponsor here) Mobile Studio from the Lakes Jam Listen Local Headquarters.

On the first on-site show from Lakes Jam 2026 the crew chat with Kaitlyn Schroeder (Borgstrom) of Jacob's Voice. You have heard us talk a ton about our friend Jacob Borgstrom and Jacob's Voice on this show, and now we have Kaitlyn on to talk about the history of the Organiztion, their family's love for Lakes Jam, and just making sure Jacob's memory and 'voice' lives on. Plus, here how you can support Jacob's Voice AT Lakes Jam!

Plus... other BLA Local Happenings of course!!

And as always, thanks to our 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Craguns Legacy Courses, Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs!

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Hello Listen Local Fam!

On today's show the WHOLE CREW (yes even Colton) heads out to Crosswoods Golf Course to catch up with Mike and Savannah about all things Crosswoods, including their BRAND NEW course "The Farm."

They chat about why The Farm is going to be one of the most unique courses in the BLA, how it all came to be, and why it complements the other courses at Crosswoods. Mike also gives the backstory on how Crosswoods came to be, and Savannah tells us what she's been up to since graduating from Pequot Lakes High School, and what eventually led her back to Crosslake.

All of that, plus some breaking news regarding Lakes Jam in the Local Happenings segment!

Thanks to Mike and Savannah, and of course our wonderful listeners.

And as always, thanks to our 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Craguns Legacy Courses, Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs!

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Hello Listen Local Fam!

We are back in studio this week after our couple of weeks doing Facebook LIVE shows. The summer craziness is officially upon us, from all the Live music happenin' to a crazy weekend of Octane Autofest at BIR with Chris Forsberg and the CBoys to beautiful weather for golf and lakelife.

Our guest on today's show to talk about all of it, as well as Lakes Jam prep of course, the one... the only... Mike Schmidt.

Tune in to hear about it all!

And... As always, thanks to our amazing listeners and of course 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Craguns Legacy Courses, Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs!

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Hello Jammers!

Another episode, and another Lakes Jam Artist. This time it's Main Stage Performer Ashland Craft!

Ashland talks about her time performing or touring with the likes of Ashley McBride, Morgan Wallen, Hardy and many other big names. She also discusses her favorite songs, being both a writer and singer plus why she enjoys performing at Festivals.

Then after Ashland signs off, Ken tells Jacob and Isaiah (and of course all of our listeners) about a BRAND NEW side stage!

And as always, thanks to our amazing Lakes Jam Podcast Listeners, as well as attendees of the big event. AND huge thanks to the Listen Local Podcast and all of their amazing 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Craguns Legacy Courses, Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs!

Well... Hello Listen Local Listeners...

I know we say it A LOT but wow, do we have a show for you today. Guests stopped by that even we didn't know were going to!

First and foremost, huge thanks to BIR and the Wheelie Bar for letting us set up shop before the Brainerd Chamber Business After Hours.

Our first guest was one you've got to know well over the past couple of months on both this podcast as well as our Lakes Jam Podcast, Ms. Sara Walker, GM of Brainerd International Raceway. Annnnd while she was on to talk about all of the events going on at the raceway - including Hockey Day MN - we had a Special Guest stop by, Ben from the WORLD FAMOUS Cboys!
CboysTV WILL be back out at BIR for Octane AutoFest in just a couple of weeks. Ben chats about why he thought Octane would be a great first partnership between the Cboys and BIR, plus what it has been like getting to know more about the raceway for potential future collabs. Also, they may or may not have been filming for their next episode, so stay tuned to CboysTV on YouTube.

Then... after Sara and Ben sign off, we get to the main reason the whole LL crew was at BIR, The Hockey Day MN Business After Hours, and no better person to talk about HDM than their Chairperson Brad Piper. Brad talks about how HDM Brainerd all came together, some of the other locations they looked at for the event, why they ended up choosing BIR, and he mayyybe gives some secrets away on the show..

Anyway... A ton of great, informational stuff so tune on in!

Plus of course some BLA LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

As always, thanks to our amazing listeners and of course 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Craguns Legacy Courses, Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs!

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Helloooo Listen Local Listeners!

On today's show, Isaiah and Jacob head out to the Official Golf Course of the Listen Local Podcast, the Beautiful Craguns Legacy Course!

While recording at The Legacy, Cragun's Director of Golf Jack Wawro joins the show to chat about:

*UPGRADES all around the resort and in the Legacy Pro Shop
*Some potential unrl news...
*Some potential wild news...
*What to expect at the CRMC Championship this year (what might be changing on the course)
*oh... and yes.. much more!

Plus of course some BLA LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

As always, thanks to our amazing listeners and of course 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Craguns Legacy Courses, Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs!

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Happy Fishing Opener Weekend Listen Local Fam!

On today's episode we catch up with someone who knows fishing very well, Nick Lindner.

Nick, whose family is arguably the most recognized fishing family in Minnesota, talks about growing up a Lindner, if he always knew he'd be working in the fishing/angling industry, what it's been like branching off from typical TV media into growing his YouTube and other social media pages, and of course some tips and tricks as we head into Fishing Opener 2026. All of that, and much more from Nick!

Then after Nick signs off, the LL Crew gives an update on the Pequot construction, a sports update, and other BLA news and events in the Local Happenings segment.

As always, thanks to our amazing listeners and of course 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Craguns Legacy Courses, Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs!

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