Midwest Bias

Episode 42: Kj opens the show with a brief update before welcoming in Karen Mittelstadt as the Midwest Guest Co-host of the day (1:54)! They review Twitter Talk in response to last week's episode, which, surprise surprise, revolves entirely around food. Then they discuss 3 situations they've been in recently that have them questioning American civility. Later, the HOFer and not one, but two very special guests join Kj in another edition of Taste Test with the HOFer (47:31)! They revisit the laundry issue and taste two beers donated by Patrick Smith and Ed Butt! A good (central standard) time was had by all!

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse).

Sponsored by: Best Rubber Stamp (bestrubberstamp.net, [email protected], 901-278-4500)

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Episode 41: Kj kicks off this episode with a brief update followed by the Most Midwestern Moment of the Week (1:38) before welcoming in the Hall of Famer as the Midwest Guest Co-host of the day (4:22)! They review Twitter Talk, including a discussion about the most popular grocery stores in the Midwest and beyond, the return of the Curder Burger (?), and more. Later, singer/songwriter Amy Martin joins them (@amymartinmusic on Twitter and Instagram) as the token Non-Midwestern/Expert Guest of the Week - from Denver, CO (15:27)! Amy answers the 3 requisite guest questions: 1) Where have you been? 2) Where are you now? and 3) Why should we visit your town? They then discuss her career as a musician including when she first became interested in music, her musical influences, her history fronting a bluegrass band, her journey to becoming a solo artist, her songwriting process and upcoming album, and much more…including, yes, food! A good (central standard) time was had by all!

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse).

Sponsored by: Best Rubber Stamp (bestrubberstamp.net, [email protected], 901-278-4500)

Podcast Mailing address: Kj Ohnstad PO Box 538 Red Wing, MN 55066

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Episode 40: Kj kicks off this episode with The Best Thing I Saw All Week (0:29) before welcoming in the Hall of Famer for another edition of Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (7:30). They test 2 beers donated by Kim Willson and Patrick Smith. Later, Kim Willson (@KimWills33 on Twitter), joins the show as Kj's Midwest Guest Co-host of the Day (20:23)! They lament the disappointing baseball seasons of the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins and review "Twitter Talk", including a breakdown of the long Midwestern goodbye and Kim shares her favorite thing about any public event such as a Renaissance festival. Kj also has a special announcement and introduces "Kim's Crockpot; what's in the pot tonight?" A good (central standard) time was had by all!

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse).

Sponsored by: Best Rubber Stamp (bestrubberstamp.net, [email protected], 901-278-4500)

Podcast Mailing address: Kj Ohnstad PO Box 538 Red Wing, MN 55066

Episode 39: Kj kicks off this episode with The Most Midwestern Moment of the Week (0:52) before bringing in Hall of Famer for Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (2:51). They test 3 beers donated by Sarah Schultzy (Suzy), Kim Willson, and Patrick Smith. They also discuss their trip to Michigan last weekend. Next, Rachel is back to review the Minnesota State Fair foods she ate this summer and her recent experience at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival in Rachel Reports (20:51)! Lastly, Sean Morrissey (@ Sean_Morrissey on Twitter) joins Kj for The Best Thing I Saw All Week to help her recap their 36-hour whirlwind adventure in Denver for a Brandi Carlile show at Red Rocks Amphitheater for (36:23)! A good (central standard) time was had by all!

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse).

Sponsored by: Best Rubber Stamp (bestrubberstamp.net, [email protected], 901-278-4500)

Episode 38: Kj kicks off this episode with "The Best Thing I Saw All Week" (0:38) before bringing in the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, Minneapolis Laurie (@MinnLaurie on Twitter) (3:50)! They review some Twitter Talk (and emails!) after last week's episode and answer a listener's question. Then, it's time for another edition of The Midwest Mediator at the 38:55 mark. Laurie previews her upcoming visit to the Minnesota State Fair and the foods she is looking forward to eating (and one she looks forward to observing). Then, she answers The Wheel Question(s) at the 49:55 mark. Finally, Kj and the HOFer wrap it up by tasting two beers donated by Kim Willson and Sarah Schultzy from somewhere deep in the Driftless region in Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (1:00:23)! Lots of food talk this episode! A good (central standard) time was had by all!

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse).

Sponsored by: Best Rubber Stamp (bestrubberstamp.net, [email protected], 901-278-4500)

Episode 37: Kj kicks off this episode with The Minnesota Sports Minute (0:24) before bringing in the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, the Hall of Famer (1:50)! They review some Twitter Talk after last week's episode, reveal the best fast food french fries, Kj shares her ER experience and resolution (warning: at length) and they tell the toll booth story (also at length). Also, Kj welcomes in "The Best Guest" (hint: Mama) at the 17:48 mark. Then, Rachel Reports joins Kj to preview her Minnesota State Fair new food choices, tells her own story of how she became a member of the EpiPen club, and more(49:05)! Lastly, Kj and the HOFer wrap it up by tasting 4 beers/3 drinks donated by Patrick Smith, Ed Butt, and Kim Willson in Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (1:06:16)! A good (central standard) time was had by all!

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse).

Sponsored by: Best Rubber Stamp (bestrubberstamp.net, [email protected], 901-278-4500)

Episode 36: Kj kicks off this episode with The Best Thing I Saw All Week (0:29) before bringing in the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, Karen Mittelstadt (1:55)! Karen shares her laundry best practices/expertise, answers a Wheel Question, and helps Kj debut a new segment, The Midwest Mediator (28:50). Later, Kj and the HOFer wrap it up by tasting 3 beers donated by Patrick Smith, Kim Willson, and Sarah Schultz(y) in Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (34:40)! A good (central standard) time was had by all!

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse).

Sponsored by: Best Rubber Stamp (bestrubberstamp.net, [email protected], 901-278-4500)

Episode 35: Kj kicks off this episode with a brief housekeeping before bringing in the as the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week (2:01)! They recap their last month of travels (#WhereInTheWorldAreTheHoFerAndKj) and their Covid experience…at length. They also answer a ballpark food question and leave 3 cliffhangers…let us know if you want to hear the conclusion of these stories. Next, Michelle Pendleton joins them (@mpendleton on Twitter) as the token Non-Midwestern Guest of the Week from Houston, TX (31:50)! Michelle helps them introduce the newest guest format by answering 3 questions: 1) Where have you been? 2) Where are you now? and 3) Why should we visit your town? Michelle also answers a "Wheel Question" and her own ballpark food question. Plus, they talk about life during Hurricane Harvey and its immediate aftermath, Astros and Twins baseball, and the Astros cheating scandal. Later, Kj and the HOFer wrap it up by tasting two hard ciders and one sour beer in Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (1:12:23)! A good (central standard) time was had by all!

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse).

Sponsored by: Best Rubber Stamp (bestrubberstamp.net, [email protected], 901-278-4500)

Episode 34: Kj kicks off this episode with the Most Midwestern Moment of the Week (0:36)! Next, the Hall of Famer returns as the Midwest Guest Co-host of the day (4:31)! She and Kj discuss the latest news on their bathroom renovation project, recap their trips to Montana, the PNW, and Jinglefest in Washington D.C. They also answer five (a few?) listener questions. Later, Rachel returns for another edition of Rachel Reports (36:28)! She talks about why there are tractors everywhere around her now, her latest road trip, and more! Then, Kj and the HOFer wrap it up by tasting two sour beers in Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (55:45)! A good (central standard) time was had by all!

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse).

Sponsored by: Best Rubber Stamp (bestrubberstamp.net, [email protected], 901-278-4500)

Episode 33: Kj kicks off this episode with one housekeeping item about how you can be a guest on the show before launching into the Minnesota Sports Minute (ok, more like 90 seconds) (1:03)! Next, Kim Willson (@KimWills33 on Twitter) returns as the Midwest Guest Co-host (3:52)! Kim and Kj answer 3 new questions and Kim weighs in on the coffee shop/donut shop and gas station bathroom debate, she answers a "Wheel Question," explains to Kj (multiple times) what makes up a Peanut Buster Parfait, which custard shop she would only go to if desperate, in what situation gravy trumps ketchup, and much more! There's lots of food talk in the episode. A good (central standard) time was had by all!

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse).

Sponsored by: Best Rubber Stamp (bestrubberstamp.net, [email protected], 901-278-4500)