This week on the Midwest Legends Podcast, Russell sits down with the one and only founder behind the Famous Dave’s franchise, Famous Dave Anderson! Dave’s story began with humble, Midwest roots. As the son of Native American parents, he got his entrepreneurial start at the family’s fry bread stand. With influences from both his mother’s talent for customer service and his father’s obsession with southern barbecue with the right ingredients, it’s no wonder that Dave ended up as the face of one of the most popular American barbecue chains!Tune in to hear the story of Dave’s love of barbecue, how the name “Famous Dave’s” was originally a misprint, and how to be successful, you must prioritize making people happy. Don’t miss this episode!

This week on the Midwest Legends Podcast, Russell sits down with the one and only founder behind the Famous Dave’s franchise, Famous Dave Anderson! Dave’s story began with humble, Midwest roots. As the son of Native American parents, he got his entrepreneurial start at the family’s fry bread stand. With influences from both his mother’s talent for customer service and his father’s obsession with southern barbecue with the right ingredients, it’s no wonder that Dave ended up as the face of one of the most popular American barbecue chains! Tune in to hear the story of Dave’s love of barbecue, how the name “Famous Dave’s” was originally a misprint, and how to be successful, you must prioritize making people happy. Don’t miss this episode!

Midwest Legends Episode #39: Famous Dave Anderson - Family Fry Bread, Hayward, and the Best Barbecue

The legendary Packers player Leroy Butler is back again for part two! This week, Leroy goes behind the scenes of his anxiety inducing draft experience when his dream of becoming an NFL player finally came true at the same time he realized he has no idea where Green Bay is. Leroy talks Russell through his accidental creation of the now iconic Lambeau Leap and his disbelief that a US President didn’t know what it was…Don’t miss Leroy’s journey full of emotional moments, amazing accomplishments, and an enduring sense of humor throughout it all!

The legendary Packers player Leroy Butler is back again for part two! This week, Leroy goes behind the scenes of his anxiety inducing draft experience when his dream of becoming an NFL player finally came true at the same time he realized he has no idea where Green Bay is. Leroy talks Russell through his accidental creation of the now iconic Lambeau Leap and his disbelief that a US President didn’t know what it was… Don’t miss Leroy’s journey full of emotional moments, amazing accomplishments, and an enduring sense of humor throughout it all!

The legendary Packers player Leroy Butler is back again for part two! This week, Leroy goes behind the scenes of his anxiety inducing draft experience when his dream of becoming an NFL player finally came true at the same time he realized he has no idea where Green Bay is. Leroy talks Russell through his accidental creation of the now iconic Lambeau Leap and his disbelief that a US President didn’t know what it was…Don’t miss Leroy’s journey full of emotional moments, amazing accomplishments, and an enduring sense of humor throughout it all!&nbsp;

Midwest Legends Episode #29: Leroy Butler Pt. 2 -- Lambeau Leap, Presidents, and -20 Degree Games

This episode was so good, it had to be a two-parter! You may know him as the inventor of the Lambeau Leap or for his run in the iconic Puntrooskie play, but in this week’s Midwest Legends episode Leroy takes Russell back in time to his life before the Packers. Leroy grew up with everything stacked against him. He grew up in the projects in Duval County, Florida, was raised by a hardworking single mother, and had a physical disability where he couldn’t run or jump like the other kids. None of that stopped him from achieving his biggest goal: playing in the NFL.Tune in to hear this amazing journey of overcoming the odds from the entertaining and joyful perspective of Leroy Butler!

This episode was so good, it had to be a two-parter! You may know him as the inventor of the Lambeau Leap or for his run in the iconic Puntrooskie play, but in this week’s Midwest Legends episode Leroy takes Russell back in time to his life before the Packers. Leroy grew up with everything stacked against him. He grew up in the projects in Duval County, Florida, was raised by a hardworking single mother, and had a physical disability where he couldn’t run or jump like the other kids. None of that stopped him from achieving his biggest goal: playing in the NFL. Tune in to hear this amazing journey of overcoming the odds from the entertaining and joyful perspective of Leroy Butler!

This episode was so good, it had to be a two-parter! You may know him as the inventor of the Lambeau Leap or for his run in the iconic Puntrooskie play, but in this week’s Midwest Legends episode Leroy takes Russell back in time to his life before the Packers. Leroy grew up with everything stacked against him. He grew up in the projects in Duval County, Florida, was raised by a hardworking single mother, and had a physical disability where he couldn’t run or jump like the other kids. None of that stopped him from achieving his biggest goal: playing in the NFL.Tune in to hear this amazing journey of overcoming the odds from the entertaining and joyful perspective of Leroy Butler!&nbsp;

Midwest Legends Episode #28: Leroy Butler Pt. 1 -- The Projects, Puntrooskie, and Getting to the NFL

This week on the Midwest Legends Podcast, Russell interviews Kirby Puckett Jr., son of the legendary Twins baseball star Kirby Puckett! Tune in to hear Kirby Jr.’s experience growing up with a dad who would get recognized at the store and have over house guests like Cal Ripken and Kenny Lofton, but who was also just dad to him. Kirby Jr. fondly remembers Saturday mornings when he would watch fishing with his dad and appreciates that his father never pressured him to follow in his footsteps. Kirby Jr. talks about learning how incredible his father’s stats were, the charitable efforts he continues to pursue inspired by his father, and how much the Twins organization and fans continues to uplift his family and his father’s legacy. You don’t want to miss Kirby Jr.’s reaction to what Tom Kelly, Jack Morris, and Kent Hrbek have to say about his dad!

This week on the Midwest Legends Podcast, Russell interviews Kirby Puckett Jr., son of the legendary Twins baseball star Kirby Puckett! Tune in to hear Kirby Jr.’s experience growing up with a dad who would get recognized at the store and have over house guests like Cal Ripken and Kenny Lofton, but who was also just dad to him. Kirby Jr. fondly remembers Saturday mornings when he would watch fishing with his dad and appreciates that his father never pressured him to follow in his footsteps. Kirby Jr. talks about learning how incredible his father’s stats were, the charitable efforts he continues to pursue inspired by his father, and how much the Twins organization and fans continues to uplift his family and his father’s legacy. You don’t want to miss Kirby Jr.’s reaction to what Tom Kelly, Jack Morris, and Kent Hrbek have to say about his dad!

This week on the Midwest Legends Podcast, Russell interviews Kirby Puckett Jr., son of the legendary Twins baseball star Kirby Puckett! Tune in to hear Kirby Jr.’s experience growing up with a dad who would get recognized at the store and have over house guests like Cal Ripken and Kenny Lofton, but who was also just dad to him. Kirby Jr. fondly remembers Saturday mornings when he would watch fishing with his dad and appreciates that his father never pressured him to follow in his footsteps.&nbsp;Kirby Jr. talks about learning how incredible his father’s stats were, the charitable efforts he continues to pursue inspired by his father, and how much the Twins organization and fans continues to uplift his family and his father’s legacy.&nbsp;You don’t want to miss Kirby Jr.’s reaction to what Tom Kelly, Jack Morris, and Kent Hrbek have to say about his dad!&nbsp;

Midwest Legends Episode #38: Kirby Puckett Jr. - Jump on my Back, Teammates, and His Father's Legacy

This week on Midwest Legend’s Podcast the baseball legends continue with Jack Morris! Jack takes Russell through the highlights of his hall of fame worthy baseball career, including when he learned his famous split ball, coming home to the Twins, and memorable stories with manager Tom Kelly. Jack talks fondly of his teammates and their historic wins. Did you know after he won the world series in ’84 Jack rode in a helicopter to go pick up pizzas from Domino’s? It’s a true story. Make sure to tune into this episode for more incredible stories from Jack Morris!

This week on Midwest Legend’s Podcast the baseball legends continue with Jack Morris! Jack takes Russell through the highlights of his hall of fame worthy baseball career, including when he learned his famous split ball, coming home to the Twins, and memorable stories with manager Tom Kelly. Jack talks fondly of his teammates and their historic wins. Did you know after he won the world series in ’84 Jack rode in a helicopter to go pick up pizzas from Domino’s? It’s a true story. Make sure to tune into this episode for more incredible stories from Jack Morris!

This week on Midwest Legend’s Podcast the baseball legends continue with Jack Morris! Jack takes Russell through the highlights of his hall of fame worthy baseball career, including when he learned his famous split ball, coming home to the Twins, and memorable stories with manager Tom Kelly. Jack talks fondly of his teammates and their historic wins.&nbsp;Did you know after he won the world series in ’84 Jack rode in a helicopter to go pick up pizzas from Domino’s? It’s a true story. Make sure to tune into this episode for more incredible stories from Jack Morris!

Midwest Legends Episode #37: Jack Morris - Pitching, 9th Inning Talks, and A Helicopter Domino's Run

Hey there! Midwest Legends is not a show about Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox, or Sasquatch, but you will hear lots of great stories from the modern-day doers and dreamers leaving their mark on the Midwest. Each episode, one of these folks shares part of their journey with host Russell Nicolet. If you haven’t heard of them before, Midwest Legends is here to introduce you.

Hey there! Midwest Legends is not a show about Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox, or Sasquatch, but you will hear lots of great stories from the modern-day doers and dreamers leaving their mark on the Midwest. Each episode, one of these folks shares part of their journey with host Russell Nicolet. If you haven’t heard of them before, Midwest Legends is here to introduce you.

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