The gang contemplates a time of change with a musical trip down memory lane.

This episode of Take It With You was recorded on November 19th, 2024 at Zeitgeist in downtown Duluth, MN. It was performed by:

Katy Helbacka, Bri Graham, Mary Fox, Jessica Lind Peterson, Blake Reistad, Matt Riehle, Blake Thomas, Andy Frye, Zach Stofer, Ryan Nelson, Cory Coffman, and George Ellsworth.

Radio play written by Blake Thomas.

Music and lyrics by Matt Riehle and Blake Thomas.

Sound design and live sound engineering by Nick Gosen

Our stage and production manager is Kendra Carlson

The best craft services in the world by Sara Marie Briggs Sorensen

Our logo was designed by the one and only Sarah Lueck

The podcast is mixed and edited by Nick Gosen and Blake Thomas

Take It With You is made possible through support by both the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and The North 1033 with funding provided by voters through the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Support also provided by Zeitgeist.

As the gang struggles to make ends meet with their new business ventures, Blake comes up with an “air-tight” plan to get everything back on track, which unwittingly involves a beloved children’s songwriter.

This episode of Take It With You was recorded on September 24th, 2024 at Zeitgeist in downtown Duluth, MN. It was performed by:

Katy Helbacka, Bri Graham, Mary Fox, Blake Reistad, Matt Riehle, Blake Thomas, Cory Coffman, Zach Stofer, and Ryan Nelson

Radio play written by Blake Thomas, Mackenzie McCullum and Ryan Nelson

Music and lyrics by Matt Riehle, Blake Thomas, and Bri Graham

Sound design and live sound engineering by Nick Gosen

Our stage and production manager is Kendra Carlson

The best craft services in the world by Sara Marie Briggs Sorensen

Our logo was designed by the one and only Sarah Lueck

The podcast is mixed and edited by Nick Gosen and Blake Thomas

Take It With You is made possible through support by both the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and The North 1033 with funding provided by voters through the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Support also provided by Zeitgeist.

Visit us at takeitwithyou.org

This episode of Take It With You was recorded on September 24th, 2024 at Zeitgeist in downtown Duluth, MN. It was performed by:

Katy Helbacka, Bri Graham, Mary Fox, Blake Reistad, Matt Riehle, Blake Thomas, Cory Coffman, Chris Erickson, Zach Stofer, and Ryan Nelson

Radio play written by Mackenzie McCullum and Ryan Nelson w/ Blake Thomas

Music and lyrics by Matt Riehle, Blake Thomas, and Bri Graham

Sound design and live sound engineering by Nick Gosen

Our stage and production manager is Kendra Carlson

The best craft services in the world by Sara Marie Briggs Sorensen

Our logo was designed by the one and only Sarah Lueck

The podcast is mixed and edited by Nick Gosen and Blake Thomas

This activity is made possible in part by voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature’s general arts and cultural heritage funds.

Funding and support also provided by Zeitgeist and WDSE FM, The North 103.3

Visit us at takeitwithyou.org

Join us for TIWY Season Six! Eight all original episodes set in the old west and told in sequence.

Chapter 8: When The Gang makes it back home to Smashmouth Valley, things get real! Also they enjoy a lovely opera.

Recorded on November 19th, 2019 at The Teatro Zuccone in Duluth, MN. Written by Blake Thomas with story assistance from MacKenzie McCullum, Ryan Nelson & Matt Riehle. Original music by Matt Riehle and Blake Thomas. Recorded by Nick Gosen. Edited, mixed and mastered by Blake & Nick. Matt Riehle is our musical director and Kendra Carlson is our stage and production manager.

Starring: Gracie Anderson, Cory Coffman, Christopher Erickson, Mary Fox, Mary Gaines, Ryan Nelson, Blake Reistad, Matt Riehle, Christina Stroup Manchester, Blake Thomas, Chris Wagoner & Zachary Stofer.

Thank you to our 2019 Season Sponsors: Bent Paddle Brewing Co., Duluth Coffee Co., Sir Benedict’s Tavern On The Lake, Buzz Frenzy, VaBene & The Zeitgeist Center For Arts And Community.

Join us for TIWY Season Six! Eight all original episodes set in the old west and told in sequence.

Chapter 7: As The Gang make their way back to Smashmouth Valley they deal with some very bizarre obstacles, and Marshal Zatch has a surprise in store.

Recorded on October 15th, 2019 at The Teatro Zuccone in Duluth, MN. Written by Blake Thomas with story assistance from MacKenzie McCullum, Ryan Nelson & Matt Riehle. Original music by Matt Riehle and Blake Thomas. Recorded by Nick Gosen. Edited, mixed and mastered by Blake & Nick. Matt Riehle is our musical director and Kendra Carlson is our stage and production manager.

Starring: Gracie Anderson, Cory Coffman, Christopher Erickson, Mary Fox, Mary Gaines, Ryan Nelson, Blake Reistad, Matt Riehle, Christina Stroup Manchester, Blake Thomas, Chris Wagoner & Zachary Stofer.

Thank you to our 2019 Season Sponsors: Bent Paddle Brewing Co., Duluth Coffee Co., Sir Benedict’s Tavern On The Lake, Buzz Frenzy, VaBene & The Zeitgeist Center For Arts And Community.

Join us for TIWY Season Six! Eight all original episodes set in the old west and told in sequence.

Chapter 6: Once The Gang has reached NYC they finally start to put the pieces together. And the pieces don’t look good… Rick and Billy have a great day, for the most part. Then s#!t hits the fan.

Recorded on September 17th, 2019 at The Teatro Zuccone in Duluth, MN. Written by Blake Thomas with story assistance from MacKenzie McCullum, Ryan Nelson & Matt Riehle. Original music by Matt Riehle, Blake Thomas & Christopher Erickson. Recorded by Nick Gosen. Edited, mixed and mastered by Blake & Nick. Matt Riehle is our musical director and Kendra Carlson is our stage and production manager.

Starring: Amelia Barr, Cory Coffman, Christopher Erickson, Mary Fox, Mary Gaines, Ryan Nelson, Blake Reistad, Matt Riehle, Blake Thomas, Chris Wagoner & Zachary Stofer.

Thank you to our 2019 Season Sponsors: Bent Paddle Brewing Co., Duluth Coffee Co., Sir Benedict’s Tavern On The Lake, Buzz Frenzy, VaBene & The Zeitgeist Center For Arts And Community.

Join us for TIWY Season Six! Eight all original episodes set in the old west and told in sequence.

Chapter 5: As The Gang keeps journeying Eastward, we discover more about the origins of Smashmouth Valley. Also, a lot of talk of verandas as the weary travelers reach New York City at last.

Recorded on August 20th, 2019 at The Teatro Zuccone in Duluth, MN. Written by Blake Thomas with story assistance from MacKenzie McCullum, Ryan Nelson & Matt Riehle. Original music by Matt Riehle & Blake Thomas. Recorded by Nick Gosen. Edited, mixed and mastered by Blake & Nick. Matt Riehle is our musical director and Kendra Carlson is our stage and production manager.

Starring: Gracie Anderson, Amelia Barr, Cory Coffman, Christopher Erickson, Mary Fox, Mary Gaines, Ryan Nelson, Blake Reistad, Matt Riehle, Blake Thomas, Chris Wagoner & Zachary Stofer.

Thank you to our 2019 Season Sponsors: Bent Paddle Brewing Co., Duluth Coffee Co., Sir Benedict’s Tavern On The Lake, Buzz Frenzy, VaBene & The Zeitgeist Center For Arts And Community.

Join us for TIWY Season Six! Eight all original episodes set in the old west and told in sequence.

Chapter 4: Lovers on the run. Bank robbery. And a high-stakes game of Go Fish… Also, Zatch becomes a “Wanted Man.”

Recorded on July 16th, 2019 at The Teatro Zuccone in Duluth, MN. Written by Blake Thomas with story assistance from MacKenzie McCullum, Ryan Nelson & Matt Riehle. Original music by Matt Riehle & Blake Thomas. Recorded by Nick Gosen. Edited, mixed and mastered by Blake & Nick. Matt Riehle is our musical director and Kendra Carlson is our stage and production manager.

Starring: Gracie Anderson, Cory Coffman, Christopher Erickson, Mary Fox, Mary Gaines, Ryan Nelson, Blake Reistad, Matt Riehle, Christina Stroup-Manchester, Blake Thomas, Chris Wagoner & Zachary Stofer.

Thank you to our 2019 Season Sponsors: Bent Paddle Brewing Co., Duluth Coffee Co., Sir Benedict’s Tavern On The Lake, Buzz Frenzy, VaBene & The Zeitgeist Center For Arts And Community.

Join us for TIWY Season Six! Eight all original episodes set in the old west and told in sequence.

Chapter 3: When the rain really starts to fall you need to figure out how to stay dry. Not just for today, but for the rest of your days.

Recorded on June 18th, 2019 at The Teatro Zuccone in Duluth, MN. Written by Blake Thomas with story assistance from MacKenzie McCullum, Ryan Nelson & Matt Riehle. Original music by Matt Riehle & Blake Thomas. Recorded by Nick Gosen. Edited, mixed and mastered by Blake & Nick. Matt Riehle is our musical director and Kendra Carlson is our stage and production manager.

Starring: Gracie Anderson, Cory Coffman, Christopher Erickson, Mary Fox, Ryan Nelson, Blake Reistad, Matt Riehle, Christina Stroup-Manchester, Blake Thomas & Zachary Stofer.

Thank you to our 2019 Season Sponsors: Bent Paddle Brewing Co., Duluth Coffee Co., Sir Benedict’s Tavern On The Lake, Buzz Frenzy & The Zeitgeist Center For Arts And Community.

Join us for TIWY Season Six! Eight all original episodes set in the old west and told in sequence.

Chapter 2: Zatch, Rick, and Mary jump on The Circus wagon to get a little farther down the road, having found themselves in a pickle.

Recorded on May 21st, 2019 at The Teatro Zuccone in Duluth, MN. Written by Blake Thomas with story assistance from MacKenzie McCullum, Ryan Nelson & Matt Riehle. Original music by Matt Riehle & Blake Thomas. Recorded by Nick Gosen. Edited, mixed and mastered by Blake & Nick. Matt Riehle is our musical director and Kendra Carlson is our stage and production manager.

Starring: Gracie Anderson, Cory Coffman, Abe Curran, Christopher Erickson, Mary Fox, Ryan Nelson, Blake Reistad, Matt Riehle, Kendall Anne Thompson & Zachary Stofer.

Thank you to our 2019 Season Sponsors: Bent Paddle Brewing Co., Duluth Coffee Co., Sir Benedict’s Tavern On The Lake, Buzz Frenzy & The Zeitgeist Center For Arts And Community.