Legacy Matters

In this episode of Legacy Matters, the hosts reconvene for a special Summer Edition at the Comedy Corner underground. They share light-hearted stories about beloved eateries and humorous personal anecdotes. The conversation takes a reflective turn as they discuss the challenges of mental health, the importance of community, and personal transitions. The team welcomes back Kate, who opens up about...

Legacy Matters: Embracing Life's Challenges with Chris Heim In this episode of Legacy Matters, hosts Sam and Marc kick off the show by reflecting on their experiences and recent neighborhood gatherings. They welcome guest Chris Heim, who dives into discussions about endurance sports, balancing work and personal life, and his adventurous spirit. Chris shares his journey of preparing to climb Mount...

In this episode of 'Legacy Matters', hosts Sam and Mark welcome their guest, Chris Stedman, a writer, professor, and podcaster. They begin by discussing their show sponsors and comedic experiences before diving into a meaningful conversation with Chris. The discussion covers Chris’s background, including his work on a podcast series about his friend Alex’s suicide and its larger implications for m...

In this episode, Marc and Sam introduce their show with a casual, humorous conversation and begin by thanking their sponsors, including a new addition, Dylan Olson-Cole with Anderson Realty. They reflect on the quirky nature of their podcast and the awkward yet valuable dynamic they bring to their listeners. The hosts then welcome their guest, Gabriela Munoz, who shares insights from her life, tou...

John Moe joins us as we start recording and releasing new episodes in 2025 after an extended break over the winter. Maybe we are rusty, but we really take the whole "don't want to know you ahead of time" thing to an extreme with John, which he handles well. John Moe is a Twin Cities-based podcast maker, author, public speaker, and mental health advocate. He created and currently hosts the podcasts...

In this episode, Kate and Sam are joined by Jon Blum, an accomplished entrepreneur and creative thinker. Jon shares his unique journey through the world of creativity and entrepreneurship, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped his career. He discusses the importance of embracing failure, the role of collaboration in creative processes, and how to cultivate an innovative mindset. LinkedIn: h...

In this episode, Kate and Sam are joined by Kam, a creative entrepreneur with deep expertise in branding and community building. Kam shares his journey of transitioning from corporate life to starting his own brand, discussing the challenges, motivations, and personal growth that came along the way. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamden-nute/ Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/benefi...

Lorna Landvick  is an honest to goodness published writer with fans around the world. We only found that out when we asked what the heck she was doing in the basement with us!  Now that the show is over, we can see that she has published 12+ published works and has been in the news quite a bit. You just never know who you are going to meet in an underground comedy club! Facebook: https:/...

Kate and Sam sat down with Val Amsden, host of  This Side of the Grass , a show that normalizes conversations about death and dying by being thoughtful and honest while having conversations that make a lot of people somewhat uncomfortable.  Val's show isn't about grief and lamentation, it is about hope and freedom from worry. By addressing the very real things you can do to prepare for t...

We are excited to bring you a special episode of our podcast, featuring the incredibly talented singer-songwriter, Faith Boblett. Join us as we journey through the most memorable moments of her life and career, capturing the essence of her musical path. In this episode, Faith opens up about her life, sharing the pivotal moments and experiences that have shaped her music and artistry. Get ready for...

Join us on this podcast to hear from our friend, the incredible author and Minnesota Book Award winner, Andrea Swensson. She's here to share insights from her latest book, delving into the fascinating world of Cornbread Harris and his relationship with Prince. Tune in to discover all the amazing projects Andrea has been working on and get ready for an inspiring conversation. Facebook: https://www....

Chris MacLeod of Laune Bread in Minneapolis joins us to talk about how crappy Wonder bread is and how nothing works when people eat that stuff. I think that is what we talked about anyway. You know the truth, show notes are weird and I hope my boss fires me for not knowing what to write. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacymatterspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyMattersPodcast...

Mike has served Mercy Road Church since January 2017. Mike came to Mercy Road having formerly served at  Christian Assembly  in Los Angeles,  Faith Covenant  in Burnsville, and  Hosanna Church  in Lakeville. Mike also served as an Army Chaplain both stateside and on active duty in the War in Iraq after receiving his M.Div. from  Fuller Seminary . Mike is passiona...

Jen (Gilhoi) Veralle joined us for a show in the comedy basement and while we had a beer, she did not. And you know what? It was fun all around! Jen has built a life around showing people that sobriety doesn't mean the end of fun- in case that is what you think might happen. By talking about alcohol and sobriety in different ways, Jen is helping to normalize these conversations and allowing us to...

Guest Danny Sigelman joins us for a lively conversation discussing everything from music and art, to travel and exotic foods. They share their experiences attending concerts, Danny's time working in the radio industry (currently Jazz 88 here in the cities), and the importance of preserving cultural artifacts. https://www.instagram.com/papersleeves https://linktr.ee/dannysigelman Jazz 88 Radio K Ch...

Lance Asher, founder of Green Elevator Cannabis , descends into our basement studio at The Comedy Corner Underground to share a little bit about his life and to share a lotta bit about the current state of Cannabis in Minnesota. During this time of changing attitudes and changing legislation, it is good to hear from someone who really has a deep understanding of where things are and where they are...

John Marino joins us to talk about AI and its potential impact on society as we uncover its power. We also talk about growing up Italian and a wide range of unrelated topics- it's the Legacy Matters show after all! John's latest endeavor is AskClever.ai . Check out how AI can help your company with lead generation through the latest AI integrations. On the second half we convince his friend Billie...

Deron Trovall joins us to talk about the loss of his wife, followed shortly by the loss of his son. With much love and support, we listen as he shares his story. Deron is resilient and hopes that talking through his loss will increase awareness and perhaps help others through their journeys. As always, we do manage to find some lighter moments on this show. Deron has lived a life of humor and happ...

If you were in a band, what would your Rider stipulate? Recording in the Green Room, we get to know Mae Simpson in this episode. Wild Riders, the creative process behind song writing and how life can change in a weekend with a car ride from Nebraska to Minneapolis. Mae shares insights on: The best Riders and how messing with people can be fun Life on the road Stories from the founder and namesake...

This week's guest is a Sauna aficionado Glenn Auerbach, though that doesn't really do Glenn’s passion for saunas justice! Glenn is the founder of Sauna Times here in Minnesota. Experience our pronunciation wars with sauna vs portage. Find out about the barbell theory? Does it work for you and your life? And the tables are turned when Glenn interviews the hosts. Join us for this calming and slightl...

When Kim Witczak lost her husband Woody to suicide, something didn’t add up. Woody wasn’t a troubled soul and he’d had no history with mental illness or self harm. But what he did have was a recent prescription to antidepressants and some very troubling side effects. Lisa became an accidental advocate for the dangers of off label prescription use and better labeling of those potential dangers. She...

Andrea Storlie , owner of Nail Ninja in Minneapolis and St. Louis Park, sits down with us to share her experiences in the nail arts industry. Part therapist and part artist, Andrea clearly knows how to execute on a vision! We all share stories about working a variety of customer service related jobs. Of course we get deep into the highs and the lows of life, reality vs perception, conspiracy theor...

Henry Bromelkamp and Jeff Nelson have been through a lot together. Partners for 36 years, they have each enjoyed successful careers and together they have lived social, active lives. Just before the COVID19 pandemic hit, Henry had an accident. The first half of the show we talk a lot about traumatic brain injuries. This show, and the message it carries, hits close to home for all of our hosts. We...

Houston White walked into the Comedy Corner Underground and was immediately amazed. He was genuinely charmed by the rawness of a space so clearly carved out of what would have been an unused and unloved basement. It was reminiscent of spaces he loves from NYC. That was before we even began the show. From there we got to know Houston in the way we do- we talked. We opened up the conversation to lea...

This week we're in the Green Room with environmental activist turned life coach and entrepreneur, Ellen Palmer. Ellen joins us to impart some pragmatic advice, hopefully lighting the fires of change in those seeking healthy self-improvement. Ellen, as founder of Freedom, Growth and Joy here in Minneapolis, draws from her past as COO/CFO of @Askov Finlayson and @Fresh Energy to help guide her clien...