We visit with our friend, Shirley De la Torre and we cover a wide variety of topics...from the role that Facebook and Social media can play in spreading hope and joy. We discuss the importance of gratitude and Shirley tells us about her work in animal welfare.

In this abbreviated episode of the KC, we have a little fun at a friend's expense.  We get to know our Sponsor, State Farm Agent Brian Youmans. Steve puts Brian thru the Clueless Quiz and his final answer will cause either a warm heart or an aggressive eye roll. You be the judge.  

The Salvation Army's Executive Director of Development, Brian Molohon and our favorite elf, Krisi Bailey discuss an annualChristmas tradition for the KC Crew and their friends, volunteering at the SA Toy Shop and other Salvation Army programs. We learn why John  must wear a disguise if he ever plans to return to the Toy Shop.

The KC explores Sportsmanship with a couple of great stories. We review Zach Parise's return to X and he gets a truly Minnesota welcome. 

We are joined by Canterbury Park Director of Media Relations, Jeff Maday and reminisce about the Legendary Local PERSONALITY (all caps!), Dark Star. A Legend in many ways, especially in the way he treated people. This was really fun!

St. Paul native and Sirius XM personality, The Catholic Guy, Lino Rulli joins us. This guy is a lot of fun. Check it out.

The KC Crew explores Kindness in Culture. This first installment is a brief look at Kindness in Movies. We hope to look further into the role of kindness in pop culture, from movies to music, from sports to social media. 

Fascinating journey of historian, Peter Gorton, and his incredible efforts to restore the legacy of Negro-League baseball" SHOULD BE LEGEND," John Donaldson. UPDATE: Since our recording, it was announced that in the coming weeks, John Donaldson will be considered for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. VERY EXCITING DEVELOPMENT.

We've done sports. We've done music. We've done non-profits. Today, we do business. Best Man (in more ways than one) and CEO Patrick Hawkins gives us a little perspective on the role of kindness in building culture in a business setting.

THE BEST story ever told on the Kindness Chronicles! Check it out.