John believes he’s All Conference in being Minnesotan. And even though our snowmen’s’ heads are falling off, the sound of Martin Zellar’s voice makes it easier to stick it out.  

John reminds us, and himself, two valuable lessons he’s learned along the way. 1) It’s not all about you. 2) It’s all connected. Also, he’s tired of Lindsey Vonn.  

John did a planes, trains, and automobiles trip to the gluten free mecca of the world, Providence, Rhode Island. He learned what matcha is and struggled with a robot toilet. 

It’s medallion hunt season, which means John is once again a Winter Carnival widower. While his wife searches for the medallion, John seeks meaning from the importance of place and good looking quarterbacks.

John checks in with a friend who unplugged and walked off the grid to see how he’s doing 3 years into his experiment on the playa. And he reminds us to stay wild, because the world is as sharp as a knife.  

John is a week into Dry January, and it’s triggering a 5/8th life crisis. He wonders aloud whether he should be doubling down on the things he’s always done, or if he should seek newness on the regular. 

John spent 4 days and 3 nights eating and drinking his way through fabulous Las Vegas and is ready to be PRIME in the new year. He encourages you to pick your word and make 2026 what you want it to be. 

John is riding the wave of a jam-packed holiday week. He expresses his appreciation for the wives and moms who make it all go, while wondering if people who love sports live longer. 

John’s tooth is back in, and he’s excited to have the kids home for holiday week. He shares wisdom from airports, hotels, and Ubers while in New Mexico. He’s also cracked the code to survive Minnesota winters. 

John opens up about navigating the Grand Forks-like vibes of a long, cold Minnesota Winter. One golden ticket has been redeemed, and he takes some wisdom from the new Stuart Scott documentary.