Tell Karl Something

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Tell Karl Something episodes

  • Jake the Songwriter

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    In this Season 3 finale, Karl talks to Jake, longtime friend and collaborator. They discuss his journey from band practice in the barn to contract negotiations in Nashville, the beauty of having drive that elevates out of betrayal, telling Kid Rock that you won't be cancelling your vacation with your wife, truth in Country Music, and watching Greg Joseph become slightly less of a disappointment live.

    Links:

    New Medicine: Facebook, TikTok, Music
    Jake Rose: Music

    "Fuck It" music video

    1 hr 5 min
  • Steve and The Pacemaker

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    Karl talks to his father, Steve. They discuss Steve's rather sudden pacemaker surgery, fasting as medicine, how to be a Vikings fan, why it's important to laugh, and why some medical events are a gift.

    1 hr 33 min
  • Jaime the Recycling Champion

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    Karl talks to Jaime, a local recycling champion. They discuss the saddest episode of TV in history, Spongebob Squarepants and his zeitgeist, the Prosperity Gospel circa 2000, girls lurking on Reddit, and tattoos in the workplace.

    1 hr 19 min
  • Dean the Sports Psychologist

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    Karl talks to Dean, a sports psychologist, professor, author, and coach to several national and collegiate athletic teams in the United States and Peru. They talk about art that takes your breath away, the minuscule difference between athletics and theater upon a global stage, how to access your infinite human potential, and why appreciation is more elevated than being thankful.

    Link to Dr. Dean's website: http://drdeanhinitz.com/

    1 hr 6 min
  • Christin the Abolitionist

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    Karl talks to Christin, a neighborhood activist, abolitionist, and school reform advocate. They discuss agreeing and disagreeing with your own team, tangible steps to reduce violence and suffering, the importance of redefining wealth and safety, and why it's important to take time for yourself.

    Links to support causes discussed in this episode:

    1. Southside Harm Reduction (https://linktr.ee/SouthsideHarmReduction)

    2. Sanctuary Supply Depot (https://linktr.ee/sanctuarysupplydepot)

    3. Freedom Street Health (https://linktr.ee/Freedomstreethealth)

    4. Truthout Movement Memos (https://truthout.org/series/movement-memos/)

    5. Marcia Howard 38th Street (https://linktr.ee/marciahoward38thstreet)

    6. REP MN (https://linktr.ee/REPMN)

    1 hr 38 min
  • Lisa the Recovering Catholic

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    Karl talks to Lisa, a family friend, about marriage, changing (or not changing) your name, confessing every day, why God is real but the man-made rules are bullshit, and how to keep a best friend for fifty years.

    1 hr 15 min
  • Bruce the Jazz Healer

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    Karl talks to Bruce, a professional jazz musician and educator. They discuss the healing nature of music, the vital importance of African-American music history, why the way forward is by inviting community, and where in MN you can have a great night out.

    Bruce's website: https://www.bruceahenry.com/

    1 hr 8 min
  • Laura and the Demise of Old Country Buffet

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    Karl talks to Laura, his mother, about anger, America's definition of production, why Old Country Buffet failed, and why Bill Maher can go fuck himself.

    Visit Hammerhause Studios for your audio recording needs!  https://www.facebook.com/GaryatHammer/

    1 hr 27 min
  • KerryJo the Neighborhood Advocate for School Board

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    Karl talks with KerryJo Felder, a parent and neighborhood advocate running for MPS School Board. They discuss the vital importance of improving and funding public schools, the inherent beauty and power of Minneapolis, choosing empathy over sympathy, and why most people truly do want to get up and make their community better every day.

    KerryJo for School Board: https://www.kerryjo4schoolboard.com/

    1 hr 25 min
  • Collin the Optimist for School Board

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    Karl sits down with Collin, a lifelong educator, a small town and big city advocate, and a believer in pragmatic optimism. They talk about why he's running for Minneapolis School Board, why most people truly do want to get better, and why right now is a great time to get a dog.

    Beachy 4 School Board: https://www.beachy4schoolboard.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/beachy4schools

    https://instagram.com/beachy4schools?igshid=YmMyMTAkinks

    https://mobile.twitter.com/beachy4schools?fbclid=IwAR3eiDWozTFw0qE_oxOQzZWiKy2vWNqH86qx0rvEctyXuStCjTQual_nxQU 

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/collin-beachy-151138b1



    1 hr 12 min

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Karl interviews anyone about their passions, concerns, and true stories from their life. Everyone has a story... what's yours?