The Kindness Chronicles

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After a cross-over episode of KG's Wooden Sticks, the KC Crew discuss the need for connecting with our elders, especially those in Senior Care facilities.

Minnesota Wild Asst. Equipment Manager, Matt Benz (And John's cousin) has a unique perspective about the extraordinary kindness of Minnesota Wild players. The Wild has a long tradition and culture of kindness. Matt shares some great stories. We also discuss the important topics like:
1. Is it a  "Jersey or Sweater?"
2. Are they "Breezers or Hockey Pants?"
3. Are Rock-n-Roll roadies like NHL Equipment Managers? 

We ring in the new year with a discussion on Lindor truffles, McDonald's sausage and other compelling topics.

A little Holiday Chatter from the KC Crew. Wishing you all Merry Christmas or whatever you may celebrate this time of year.

It has been a minute since we visited with our field "correspondent," KG. We tackle the tough topics like the hit movie Wicked (which has moments of beautiful kindness) and Wild Hockey (duh).

KC "critic," Michael Dempsey joins us in studio to review the Good, the Bad and the occasional drift into politics on the 2024 Kindness Chronicles.

We visit with Reed Endersbe regarding the Robert Putnam documentary, "Join or Die." Putnam, the author of the best-selling, "Bowling Alone," argues that the epidemic of loneliness is having an adverse impact on the mental health of Americans and the lack of joining civic organizations is likewise impacting the health of American democracy. 

Big news in the Gorg family! We try to discuss politics and it goes nowhere. We land on a discussion of legendary Coach Bill Lechner and John's cousin Matt Benz, a great guy who was just recognized for 1500 games as the Minnesota Wild's Equipment Manager. 

We visit with a remarkable person, Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Shanti Narasimhan. A University of Minnesota Professor, Heart Doctor at Masonic Children's Hospital and volunteer for Children's Heartlink traveling to Brazil and India on mission trips providing cardiac care to underserved children. Amazing person!