Midwest Bias

Episode 62: Kj opens this episode with a brief hello/welcome back message before bringing in the Hall of Famer for Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (1:09)! They taste a Naughty Temple and Knock One Bock from Toppling Goliath Brewery. Then, Rachel returns for a long overdue report on the Minnesota State Fair foods (and much more!) in Rachel Reports (15:28)!  Later, Lindsay Wheeler (@toldmytherapistaboutyou on Instagram and @takeyourxanax on Twitter), joins Kj and the Hall of Famer as the Non-Midwestern Guest of the week (35:29)! Lindsay brings her Northeastern bias to the show and answers The 3 Questions and discusses her work as a mental health therapist and her workshops through the Sad Friends Social Club (Sign up for her next workshop via the link below!). She also answers a Wheel(er) Question and helps us debut a new format  - a not-so-Rapid Fire - for answering the age-old Midwest Bias Questions, such as NY-style vs Chicago deep dish, candy corn, the acceptable times to set up your Christmas tree and to start listening to Christmas music, Stuffing or dressing, donuts in a coffee shop?, various gas station-related questions, and much more!    A good (central) time was had by all!  Lindsay’s Workshop with Mary Lambert (Nov 19th and 6pm Central): https://www.lindsay-wheeler.com/offerings/workshops-mzlnn Lindsay’s Interview with Brandi Carlile can be found on her Instagram page under videos/reels tab: @toldmytherapistaboutyou  Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad (with the exception of the Introduction music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse). Graphics by Jenni Ohnstad (lumineacreative.com) Twitter: @MidwestBiasPod, @buffalo_alice (Kj) Email: [email protected]   Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and anywhere else ratings and reviews are accepted. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!  Thank you!

Episode 61: Kj opens this episode by talking briefly about losing her mom earlier this week. Next, she welcomes back Rachel Reports for her annual Minnesota State Fair Food Preview (4:00)! Plus, Kj and Rachel are joined by a special guest! Then, it’s time for the “drink” portion of the episode  - Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (19:58)! Plus, Kj and the HOFer are joined by 4 special guests from Nashville! They taste a Root Beer and Flippin’ the Bird IPA from Shy Bear Brewing, a High Tide Berliner Weisse from Crystal Coast Brewing, and an Against All Odds Sour Wit Ale by Barrique Brewing and Blending. A good (central) time was had by all!  Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad (with the exception of the Introduction music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse). Graphics by Jenni Ohnstad (lumineacreative.com) Twitter: @MidwestBiasPod, @buffalo_alice (Kj) Email: [email protected] Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and anywhere else ratings and reviews are accepted. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!  Thank you!

Episode 60: Kj opens this episode with the Most Midwestern Moment of the Week (1:05) before welcoming back Christopher Giannini (@ChrisBGiannini on Twitter) for a special report. Christopher tells us all about his first experience doing stand-up comedy (3:08)! We wrap it all up with Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (37:56)! Kj and the Hall of Famer taste a Strawberry and Pineapple Salty Wind Gose from Crystal Coast Brewing and a Sour Me! Sour Ale from Duclaw Brewing Company.   A good (central) time was had by all! https://twitter.com/https://twitter.com/ChrisBGiannini/status/1649757683887603713?s=20ChrisBGiannini/status/1649757683887603713?s=20 Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad (with the exception of the Introduction music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse). Graphics by Jenni Ohnstad (lumineacreative.com) Twitter: @MidwestBiasPod, @buffalo_alice (Kj) Email: [email protected]   Phone: 612-361-9431 Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and anywhere else ratings and reviews are accepted. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!  Thank you!

Episode 59: Kj opens this episode with not one but two reviews, and an invitation before welcoming back Kim Willson as this week’s Midwest Guest Co-host (4:20)! Kim shares details about her new 50-state running challenge. Then, it’s time for Twitter Talk - shoes or no shoes in the house, fast food, and more. Plus, we find out “What’s In Kim’s Crockpot?” (39:19)! Lastly, it’s time for a Non-Midwesterner to join the show. Michelle Takei brings her Southern bias all the way from Lexington, Kentucky (40:44)! We learn where Michelle grew up, where she lives now (spoiler alert: it’s Lexington, Kentucky), the things she loves about Lexington/why we should visit her there, and of course, food!  A good (central) time was had by all!   Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad (with the exception of the Introduction music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse). Graphics by Jenni Ohnstad (lumineacreative.com) Twitter: @MidwestBiasPod, @buffalo_alice (Kj) Email: [email protected]   Phone: 612-361-9431 Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and anywhere else ratings and reviews are accepted. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!  Thank you!

Episode 58: Kj opens this episode with the “Best Thing I Saw All Week” before welcoming back Karen Mittelstadt as this week’s Midwest Guest Co-host (1:23)! Karen catches us up on a few cliffhangers from her last Midwest Bias appearance, she answers a “Wheel Question” and a "Kj’s Question", and much more! Then, the Hall of Famer returns for another round of Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (48:26)! They taste a Salty Wind Gose from Crystal Coast Brewing, a Spacht Country Lager from Shy Bear Brewing, and a Corvette Steve Sour Ale from Aslin Beer Company. A good (central) time was had by all!   Music: All music by Kj Ohnstad with the exception of the Introduction music which is by Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse). Graphics by Jenni Ohnstad (lumineacreative.com) Twitter: @MidwestBiasPod, @buffalo_alice (Kj) Email: [email protected]   Phone: 612-361-9431 Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and anywhere else ratings and reviews are accepted. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!  Thank you!