On this episode of the Listen Local Podcast, Colton, Jacob and Isaiah catch up with Lakes Area native Kendra Johnson, who recently started the Crosslake Culture. We dive into what Crosslake Culture is, what her message is to the area, and what all she hopes to accomplish. She also touches on her new venture into the social media marketing world and introduces us to Kendra Kreative Co.

Along with talking with Kendra, the guys preview the first big weekend of the summer. Fishing opener, grand openings, block parties and more! Listen now to hear all the latest from the Lakes Area!

That's right... We're back!!! After some hibernating this winter, Colton (Woods to Water) and Jacob (BlazeAir Productions) are back at it for season 2 of Listen Local. But this year, the guys will be adding a new member to the crew. Help us welcome Pequot Lakes native, Isaiah Moengen who will be coming on as our producer! Isaiah has lived in the Lakes Area his whole life and is currently a Realtor with Woods to Water Real Estate.

Ok enough about Isaiah, in this "Welcome Back" episode we'll discuss everything from what's been happening in the Area over the past few months to our plans for this season. We're even going to be getting YOU the listener involved in some creative way. So definitely stay tuned for that! Also this season, we're planning on doing shows from Breweries, Resorts, Events, and even out on the lake! We hope you can join us!

In this episode, Colton and Jacob catch up with the owner or Pequot Lakes Sanitation, Tyler Gardner, who just happens to be running for Mayor of Pequot Lakes in this upcoming election. While yes, they do talk about why he feels now is the perfect time for him to run - and his love for the Pequot Lakes area - but there is also a TON of discussion on numerous other topics. Like NUMEROUS! With all three of these guys graduating from Pequot Lakes High School, let's just say the reminiscing was... something. Maybe some high school memories should well, stay in the past ;) You be the judge. Hear all of those stories and so much more on the latest Listen Local Podcast!

We Have a Brewery! You have heard Colton and Jacob talking for weeks about when a brewery will come to Pequot (or nearby), and now we have one. Hear from Melissa and Joe, who are the new owners of the Snarky Loon Brewing Co. which will be coming to Jenkins later this year/early next year. Find out where, when (estimated Grand Opening), what kind of Brewery they will be looking to make it, and possible events there in 2021.

Listen now to hear about all of this and so much more!

In this episode, Colton and Jacob catch up with Minnesota-born Drone Racing League Pilot Paul Nurkkala aka NurkFPV. Nurk, who grew up in the Twin Cities, moved away to Indiana after school high school and began dabbling in the drone industry. After a year of REALLY practicing, the next thing he knew he was one of the 12 Piltos on the Drone Racing League. In 2018 he actually won the Championship, and was arguably the best Drone Racing Pilot in the world... Ok, enough about his accolades ;) The main reason he is on our Listen Local Podcast is because he has spent a lot of time in the Brainerd Lakes area since the beginning of 2020. Whether it is for jobs with BlazeAir, Woods to Water or just staying at Craguns or Breezy, Nurk has said many times he could see himself settling in a place like this. Hear more about his story and other projects Jacob and Colton have been working with him on in the latest Listen Local episode!

In this episode Colton and Jacob catch up with Pequot Lakes Business Owner, and all-around good guy, Matt Lottman from Elite Industries. Guests like Matt are exactly why we wanted to get this podcast started in the first place. He talks about moving away from "small town Minnesota" then realizing after a few years away why that "small town living" was where and how he wanted to begin a family and business. Now nearly 12 years later, Matt has one of the ELITE (yup I said it) businesses in the Lakes Area serving clients both locally and nationally. As someone who didn't grow up in Pequot, we talk about what sold him about this area, as well as what has surprised him about living here. We also get into some of other business ventures, such as being a vital part of the fairly new formed NALSO (National Association of Lake Service Providers), and their first show which was a few months back at the Northern Pacific Center/Exchange. Oh, and does anyone know what Klub is? Well if not, Matt breaks down exactly what that is. All of that and more on the latest Episode of the Listen Local Podcast.

Earlier this week Colton and Jacob caught up with Katie Wasserman from the Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce. They discussed what will be going on around town on Friday the 3rd, and Saturday the 4th.

Let's get right to the point... In this episode Colton and Jacob discuss the city of Pequot Lakes plan for 4th of July, the latest BlazeAir/Woods to Water "lifestyle" project, the Twins and Major League Baseball setting a return date, and a new date for Lakes Jam. Oh, and we tell you how Woods to Water - with the help of BlazeAir of course ;) - is making real estate fun again!

All of that and SOOOO much more in this episode of Listen Local!

If you want to check out that latest Woods to Water Lifestyle video click this link: https://www.facebook.com/woodstowatermn/videos/2621114371460234/

In this episode Hosts Jacob Blaeser (BlazeAir Productions) and Colton Maher (Woods to Water Real Estate) take time to recap the first 3 episodes (James Watkins - Faith Boost, Kody Te slaa and Jordan Shiltz - Mn Inboard, and Braden Palmer - Stuckhog Studios). They also discuss current events, some upcoming projects, more social media talk - like why Colton isn't on Twitter - and they even talk about the best Pizza annnnnd TOM BRADY! This episode is definitely full of BS-ing, but one you won't want to miss.

In this episode of Listen Local, we catch up with Braden Palmer of Stuckhog Studios. Braden, who has always known music was going to play a big role in his life, talks about moving to Los Angeles to work with the likes of Eazy E (N.W.A), Snoop Dogg and many more. That's right this Pequot kid went "Straight to Compton." He also discusses why he moved back to the lakes area, and how he can still do many of the projects from out in LA right in his Pequot Lakes Studio. Braden, Colton and I go wayyyy back, so it was so fun catching up with him! Thanks again to Braden Palmer for taking the time to join us on the Listen Local Podcast!