Midwest Bias

Episode 12: It's another special bonus episode! Kj kicks off this episode with a couple of announcements before moving on to the Most Midwestern Moment of the Week (2:18). Then, Kj joins the HOFer to try the final two Kentucky brews from Todd Takei (6:19)! Then, Rachel joins Kj to describe her recent mini-vacation to South Dakota and they make a final declaration on whether or not South Dakota is part of the Midwest in Rachel Reports (21:50)! A good (central standard) time was had by all!

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro (by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse). Graphics by Jenni Ohnstad (jenniohnstad.com) Twitter: @MidwestBiasPod, @buffalo_alice (Kj) Email: [email protected]

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Ep 11: Espadrille Pumps and a Fanny Pack Surprise! It's the first All-Midwestern episode! Kj kicks off this episode with a brief update on her drywall dilemma. Then, it's time for questions with the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, Karen Mittelstadt (6:12)! They reminisce about how they met, discuss Karen's qualifications as a Midwesterner, appropriate Midwestern and non-Midwestern terms, fanny packs, and square dancing. Later, Rob Kolpien (@rkolpien on Twitter), joins them from Indianapolis for the Guest Expert segment (37:28)! Rob explains how he and Kj know each other. Then, they discuss whether Indiana is truly part of the Midwest, why Indianapolis is a great city, how he got the nickname Swagmaster, square dancing (again), and much more! A good (central standard) time was had by all!

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro (by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse). Graphics by Jenni Ohnstad (jenniohnstad.com) Twitter: @MidwestBiasPod, @buffalo_alice (Kj) Email: [email protected]

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Ep 10: Bonus Episode - If You Can Get Past the Mildew... Kj kicks off this bonus-holiday-weekend episode by answering a few clarification questions before moving on to the Most Midwestern Moment of the Week (7:34). Then, Kj joins the HOFer to try two more Kentucky brews (Thanks, Todd Takei!) in Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (11:22) A good (central standard) time was had by all! Taste Test with the HOFer companion video: https://youtu.be/Ujk2_MNYMi4

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro (by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse). Graphics by Jenni Ohnstad (jenniohnstad.com) Twitter: @MidwestBiasPod, @buffalo_alice (Kj) Email: [email protected]

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Ep 9: The Savvy Man of the Street Kj kicks off this episode by reading a special Little announcement and then it's straight into questions with the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, the HOFer! (1:25)! They discuss some words the HOFer mispronounces and a listener's comment on the pronunciation of HOFer. They also tell the story of how they met, the Carolina Squat fad, and revisit the hot topic of stadium counts. Later, they are joined by this week's Guest Expert, John Fitzpatrick (@FitzJohnP on Twitter), who brings his Mid-Atlantic and Near-West Bias (19:22)! They discuss how the three of them met, his former employment with the Federal Government at the National Archives, The White House, and a certain 3-Letter agency. John also shares his favorite sporting event moment and travel destination. He even teaches us how to make a fancy drink! A good (central standard) time was had by all! Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro (by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse). Graphics by Jenni Ohnstad (jenniohnstad.com) Twitter: @MidwestBiasPod, @buffalo_alice (Kj) Email: [email protected]

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Ep 8: Bonus Episode - It Looks Like All the Beers I Hate Kj kicks off this episode with a few more podcast review readings and then introduces a new segment within a segment (how meta!?), the Most Midwestern Moment of the Week (3:50). Then, Rachel returns to the pod to discuss her trip to the "North Shore" in Rachel Reports (8:44)! Lastly, Kj joins the HOFer to taste more Kentucky brews (22:35)!

Taste Test with the HOFer companion video: https://youtu.be/WDE7KxnCUPA

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro (by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse). Graphics by Jenni Ohnstad (jenniohnstad.com) Twitter: @MidwestBiasPod, @buffalo_alice (Kj) Email: [email protected]

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Kj kicks off this episode by reading another podcast review. Then, she gets right to questions with the Midwest Guest Cohost, the Hall of Famer/HOFer (1:26)! They discuss the HOFer's favorite sports memories and she shares her side of the story about their engagement party at Target Field. They also tackle the perpetual stadium "counts' question... again. Next, Kj joins the HOFer to taste some Kentucky brews (thank you, Todd Takei!) in Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (24:13)! Later, they are joined by this week's Guest Expert, Jenny Robbins (@robbins_jenny on Twitter), who brings along her East Coast and Southern biases (37:48)! They talk about Jenny's job as an Orthopaedic Consultant and how she wound up there from her teaching gig. They also discuss a few of her expertises, including the 3 Bs. They talk about why she should really add a 4th B, her days as a health inspector, she answers a Midwest question about bars, and much more. A good (central standard) time was had by all! Taste Test with the HOFer companion video: https://youtu.be/qYYVdnm0BzU

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro (by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse). Graphics by Jenni Ohnstad (jenniohnstad.com) Twitter: @MidwestBiasPod, @buffalo_alice (Kj) Email: [email protected]

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Episode 6 - Kj kicks off this episode by reading more podcast reviews and thanking a few donors. Thank you, everyone! Next, it's time for questions with the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week and Kj's best friend from college, Sara Kinsella (3:47)! They discuss their favorite sporting events and travel spots of all-time, some Wisconsin snack staples, and a few memories from the past. Later, they are joined by this week's Guest Expert, Steve Lipton (@mrlip5 on Twitter), who brings along his East Coast Bias (34:44)! They talk about Steve's job at National Geographic Channel and a few of his expertises. He even gives us lessons in baseball and life. A good (central standard) time was had by all!

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro (by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse). Graphics by Jenni Ohnstad (jenniohnstad.com) Twitter: @MidwestBiasPod, @buffalo_alice (Kj) Email: [email protected]

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Episode 5: Bonus Episode: The Schitt's Break Kj kicks off this episode by discussing the latest police shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota before returning to the crux of the show by reading some more Apple podcasts reviews and an announcement for the Tony Kornheiser Littles listeners of this podcast. Then, Kj joins the HOFer to taste Colorado brews in Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (10:37). Lastly, Kj introduces a new segment by bringing on Boundary Water Babe, Rachel, to report on Opening Day at Target Field through the lens of Covid-19 in Rachel Reports (22:37)! Taste Test with the HOFer companion video (Time code to resume podcast: 22:37) : https://youtu.be/-9SqJwYzraA

*Note: This episode was recorded before the video of the police shooting of Adam Toledo in Chicago was released and the mass shooting at Fed Ex in Indianapolis occurred. Will it ever end?

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro (by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse). Graphics by Jenni Ohnstad (jenniohnstad.com) Twitter: @MidwestBiasPod, @buffalo_alice (Kj) Email: [email protected]

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Episode 4 - Kj kicks off this episode by explaining/complaining about how particularly bad she sounds this week. Then she reads some more podcast reviews and a fact check from last week. Then, it's time for questions with the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, Jolene Wojcik (@jmrwojcik on Twitter) (3:00)! They discuss adding another category to the Midwest, grocery store etiquette, and the great supper/dinner/lunch date. And it's Masters week so Kj asks Jolene, the Masters expert, some of her curiosities about the tournament. Later, they are joined by this week's Guest Expert, Bonnie Berko (@BonnieBerko on Twitter), Assistant Director of ESPN's Pardon The Interruption (30:14)! Bonnie brings her East Coast Bias along as they discuss the delights of Washington DC, producing a TV show during a pandemic, her days at CNN with Ted Turner, some White House Correspondents Dinner memories, and much more. A good (central standard) time was had by all!

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro (by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse). Graphics by Jenni Ohnstad (jenniohnstad.com) Twitter: @MidwestBiasPod, @buffalo_alice (Kj) Email: [email protected]

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Episode 3: Meat Raffle, Baby! Kj kicks off this episode by reading some reviews of the podcast before launching into Questions with the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, the HOFer! (3:17)! They discuss what does and does not count as a valid stadium visit, common misconception of Midwesterners, and also some common non-misconceptions of Midwesterners. Next, Kj joins the HOFer to taste some more Colorado brews in Taste Test with the HOFer (28:33)! Later, they are joined by this week's Guest "Expert," Sean Morrissey (@Sean_Morrissey on Twitter), who brings along his East Coast, er, Mid-Atlantic Bias (36:28)! Sean discusses growing up in Maryland, his recent move to Philadelphia and why he loves Philly. He also treats us to some impressions of Midwestern, Southern, and Maryland dialects (bonus: he teaches us how to speak a little Philadelphian!), and they discuss his travel expertise and he shares some his favorite spots. A good (central standard) time was had by all!

Taste Test with the HOFer companion video (Time code to resume podcast: 36:28): https://youtu.be/HkYvHZY8QtA

Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Intro (by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse). Graphics by Jenni Ohnstad (jenniohnstad.com) Twitter: @MidwestBiasPod, @buffalo_alice (Kj) Email: [email protected]

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