Joe Sheehan and Hannah Schwartz join the show to answer Dan's most pressing trivia questions. 

Audio Intro/Outro: “Sky Mall” by Vulfpeck
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Dan and Al chat about all sorts of different grills that exist in the world and the advantages/disadvantages to the different flavors of grills that exist in the world. 


Audio Intro/Outro: “Sky Mall” by Vulfpeck
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On today’s episode of the lightning round podcast, the state travel series forges on. Dan and Al chat with John Edman, director of Explore Minnesota. And wouldn’t you know, the three of them chat about exploring Minnesota! The trio chat about the Twin Cities, the 10,000 lakes, the north shore, the future of the mall of America and more.

Link to Explore Minnesota 

Audio Intro: “Minnesota” by Lil Yachty
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Audio Outro: “The Biggest Ball Of Twine In Minnesota”  by “Weird Al” Yankovic
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The 1980 Miracle On Ice will be remembered forever, but what is forgotten is what the men who were on the team did after pulling off one of the most stunning victories in olympic history.

Audio Intro/Outro: “Sky Mall” by Vulfpeck
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Dan and Al are joined by Al's younger sister, Jill. The trio discuss Lincoln Nebraska, where Jill prefers to live and draft their top four hours of the day. 

Audio Intro/Outro: “Sky Mall” by Vulfpeck
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Dan and Al quiz each other in episode 75 of The Lightning Round Podcast. Also, over/underrated game.

Audio Intro/Outro: “Sky Mall” by Vulfpeck
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Dan and Al talk about Al turning 23 years old on today’s episode of The Lightning Round Podcast. Dan then walks through some birthday traditions with Al.

Audio Intro/Outro: “Sky Mall” by Vulfpeck
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The State Travel Series Forges on as Al sits down with Otie McKinley, media and communication manager for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Otie and Al chat about which great lakes Michigan residents are most partial towards, cultural differences between residents of the upper peninsula and main mitten, the natural beauty of the state and highlight a few must see cities across the state.

Link to Michigan.org

Audio Intro: “America” by Simon and Garfunkel
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Audio Outro: “Detroit Rock City” by Kiss
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Dan and Al talk about road rage, Kenny Bell a flooded basement and more banter before discussing Dan’s thoughts on the NFL draft. Then Al presents his sports topic for the week as he informs Dan why more home teams where white jerseys.

Link to Kenny Bell Block

Audio Intro: “Dirty Laundry” by Don Henley
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Dan and Al are joined by Dan's younger sister, Sasha. Sasha reveals what elementary school in a pandemic is like, her favorite activities and how good of a chef her big brother is. The trio then draft their favorite foods.

Audio Intro: “Best Days” by Blur
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