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021 – Angelyne
The story of a Hollywood celebrity who personifies “famous for being famous” is the topic of this episode. The host will discuss the odd career of a woman whose Tinseltown credits date back to 1974. She’s is a singer and actress, and there’s a good chance you’ve never heard her music or seen her …
020 – The Weinlicks
In June of 1998, David and Elizabeth Weinlick were married. Their marriage and life after, is an unusual and somewhat famous story. This week’s episode looks back upon their wedding day, but the host doesn’t ask the Weinlicks to recall their marriage. Instead, he talks to an observer, Christy …
019 – Craig Davisson
An Indiana man shares stories from his life, and pretty good stories, at that. So why was the host interested in Craig Davisson’s stories? That will all become clear within minutes of listening to episode 19 of the podcast.
018 – Bill Mantlo
The host examines the life of a man whose creativity should have made him a legend in the comic book industry. (Some would argue that he is, even if his name is not among the top tier of legendary comic book creators.) And as gifted as he was when it came to writing, Bill Mantlo was a sharp legal …
017 – James Miller
The podcast returns for season two, and the host kicks off the new season with the story of a man whose name is not well known, but his contribution to sports history most certainly is. Today is the 24th anniversary of James Miller’s most spectacular moment in the world of sports, and the host also …
016 – Hiatus Spectacular …
It’s the final bonus episode before season 2 begins. In this episode you’ll hear tidbits about Las Vegas and Minnesota sports, as well as a wacky story about actress Minnie Driver.
015 – Hiatus Spectacular …
The off-season bonus episodes continue. In this episode you’ll hear stories about Pee-wee Herman and an angry Pete Rose. And we’ll learn something about Minnesota musician extraordinaire Prince that surprises the host.
014 – Hiatus Spectacular …
The off-season bonus episodes are finally rolling out. What will you get in exchange for your time? Give episode 14 a listen and find out. And the host will share details about the kick off of season …
013 – Jay Allen Sanford
It’s the season finale, and the final episode revisits the topic of a previous episode. But this time the host interviews a man who had a key part in the creation of the comic book company discussed in episode 9. Yes, it’s the season finale. Season two is not scheduled to begin until November, but …
012 – Erik Burnham
A Minnesota man who writes comic book stories, while continuing to live in central Minnesota, is the guest for this week’s episode. And the guest’s unlikely career as a comic book writer contributed to the host’s return to comic book reading/collecting after more than 20 years. The host will, …