The Kindness Chronicles

We let Steve sit this one out. Kevin and John discuss a Father's Day US Open, the perils of hosting a podcast called "The Kindness Chronicles" and the importance of having the right guys "In the Room," for teams like the Twins and The Wild.

Crossover event.

THANK YOU, LISTENERS! Depending on how you count, this is our 100th episode to be uploaded. We have a bit of fun reminiscing! 

We are all in-studio for University of Minnesota Basketball player, and budding media personality, Parker Fox, as he shares some stories about his "non-linear" journey thru 7 (soon-to-be 8) years as a college athlete. From All-American to a torn ACL on one leg to a torn ACL on the other to Minnesota Golden Gopher Basketball Captain. He discusses everything from the transfer portal to the big business of college athletics to a couple of U of M graduate-level courses that would make just about everyone blush.  Great guest. Great guy.

We discuss a variety of topics, from Kevin's "Preposterous Statements" hall-of-fame record, to Minnesota's extraordinary culture of philanthropy to a few"Don't Be THAT Guy tips. 

Our mom's join us (in studio) to reflect on motherhood with the KC Crew. 

For 25 years, John Sweeney has been changing human behavior as a Keynote Speaker within the biggest businesses in the world, including Microsoft, Target, Hilton, United Health Group, General Mills, Facebook, Apple, and Bank First. He has shared the stage with George Bush, Sr., Deepak Chopra, Betty White, Steve Ballmer, and Mark Zuckerberg. 

Sweeney has written four books. A quote from Sweeney, taken from the book Innovation at the Speed of Laughter: 8 Secrets to World Class Idea Generation, appeared as cup quote #183 in Starbucks "The Way I See It Program.".[1] The quote read: "Improvisers don't look at change as an obstacle; we look at it as fuel. we know that the next great idea lies just on the other side of the change. We are constantly asking ourselves, 'What can I do to incite change?' Well?"

John Sweeney is well known for his MN Timberwolves superfan character, deemed "Jiggly Boy," which was a stunt that went viral and garnered over 500 million views as well as pickup in all major US sports media. His website Jigglyboy.com has funded hundreds of surgeries for children through Smile Network, International.

One of our favorite kindness storytellers, Neal Foard joins us. We have been following Neal's messages on a variety of platforms and we were fortunate to land Neal as a guest. Sincerely great person making a difference in our world. Great get, Steve (our cold caller.) ;)
 

Remember when the 18-wheeler drove into the peaceful protesters on the 35W Bridge. Our guest, Miles, not only witnessed the incident, but played a central role in saving the driver some serious injury or worse. Welcome to the Courage Chronicles.

Author and Advocate, Jennifer Gasner,  shares her journey with Friedrich's Ataxia and a chance encounter with a very generous Dave Matthews