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Hi Friends, On today's episode Colton and Isaiah man the ship as Jacob is on a BlazeAir shoot in fabulous Las Vegas. Topics on today's show include: *Hunting Opener *Guest Appearance from Andy Schaefer, who speaks about everything from the local BLA Grocery Store scene to the new construction right there at Schaefer Foods location *The Rollercoaster Season for the Vikings continues *Possibly the b...

Happy Halloween to all of our amazing listeners! For the first time in nearly a month, the whole crew is together in the studio, and it felt great! On today's episode, Jacob, Colton and Isaiah talk about some Halloween happenings in the BLA, some of the top costumes they've already seen this year, and some of their best Halloween moments throughout their lives. Also, one of the main discussion poi...

Hello Listen Local Fam! Our fam has grown even more with the births of both Isaiah and Jacob's sons being born over the past couple of weeks. On this episode the guys talk a little about that, and also Minnesota football's good (PL Patriots), Bad (Carson Wentz) and Ugly (just the Vikings overall). Annnnd how your beloved bobber tower just got some NATIONAL recognition. Plus... Isaiah and Jacob hea...

Hello Listen Local Listeners! On today's show were LIVE from Pequot Lakes Homecoming for the first ever Listen Local Gameday! Hear from Coaches, Teachers, Students and even the Principal from PLHS, including Head Football Coach Bill Magnuson who helped put this whole show together! Thanks to all that joined the show, as well as listened LIVE on Facebook the day we recorded. And remember WHENEVER w...

Hello Friends and Family! On this epsiode it's going to be a bit different than usual shows. Today, our guests are... Us. That's right, we realized after meeting our wonderful listeners around the BLA that they have no clue who we really are, other than two Realtors and a Drone Pilot.... So... without further ado meet the real Colton, Jacob and Isaiah. And as always... HUGE Thanks to our sponsors...

Hello Listen Localers! On today's show the Listen Local Crew talks about the Vikings VERY bad game against the Falcons and now their QB JJ McCarthy being out for a month with an ankle injury. The guys dive into that, so if you don't want to hear their disappointment in the Vikings, skip ahead to about the 11 minute mark! Then... Our favorite Garbologist, and Sponsor of the show, Tyler Gardner call...

Hello Listen Local Listeners! On today's show the guys recap a busy past week. A week that included Jacob going to a Rodeo, Isaiah moving out of the "big city", and Colton well... just being Colton. Also the Listen Local crew dive into just HOW GOOD the State of Minnesota is at football, including BIG wins by our local BLA schools. Then... the Local Happenings segment... one of the most entertaini...

Hello Listen Local Fam! As we get back into our usual weekly schedule, we hope you have all enjoyed the past month of LIVE shows. From the Nisswa Gazebo to the Legacy Courses and more, it was an eventful August. On today's show we chat recap this past month including everything CRMC Championship! Also, the crew chats about how summer might feel like its winding down, but still having a lot to do i...

Hellllo Listen Local Fam! On this LIVE show from Nisswa the Listen Local crew - along with Mike Schmidt - recap all of the craziness of summer in the BLA. So many events (soooo much music), so much fun, and we reminisce on it all. Plus ANOTHER Grand Casino Concert GIVEAWAY! ANNNNND, Colton, Jacob and Isaiah talk about plans for Live shows out at the PGA of Americas CRMC Championship at the Legacy...

Hey y'all! Let's get right into it. With the Listen Local LIVE show happening Friday at Grand Casino, today's episode will be just a quick weekly recap and BLA Happenings segment. Plus... find out which of the crew was named one of the Wave Young Professionals Four Under 40 Recipients. Lot's happenin still this summer, so tune in to hear all about it! And remember to join us for that Live Grand Ca...

Hi Listen Local friends and family! We're going to get right to it... There's a HUGE announcement between the Listen Local Podcast and Grand Casino and you're not going to want to miss it! Anddddd find out how you can join our team at the Shaggy concert in Mille Lacs next Friday! Also on today's show, the crew chats about Jacob's time in Alaska, Happy Gilmore 2, the bright new Bobber, the Crow Win...

Welcome back to another week of the Listen Local Podcast. This week, the Listen Local crew (minus Jacob who is on a BlazeAir project in Alaska) catch up with the Mayor of Brainerd, Dave Badeaux AND Pequot Lakes Mayor Tyler Gardner. This has to be one of the most informative episodes yet. It is on the longer side, but also so many hard hitting Brainerd Lakes Area topics. Also, both Mayors tell us w...

Hello Listen Localers! Do we have an amazing show for you today! On this episode the Listen Local crew was LIVE from the Cragun's Legacy Patio at their NEW Legacy Grand Opening (catch video on Listen Local Facebook page). Hear from new owner Jamie Tatge, Golf Influencer Josh Rutherford and All-Around Social Influencer, Mr. "I Can Make That" DJ Thoma! All of that and more on today's show! And as al...

Hellooooo Listen Localers! On today's episode the crew is still coming down from busy back to back weekends at Lakes Jam and then all of the 4th of July festivities. After a long recap, Charlie from Riverside Tavern in Crosslake joins the show to chat about how his first two months have been since he took over the famous "Riverside Inn" spot and the major remodel. Charlie also dives into why this...

Hi Lakes Jammers! Another amazing year out at Lakes Jam. A year that included the largest one night crowd in the history of the festival! So first off.. thank you to all of our amazing Lakes Jam fans!!! On today's episode we chat with Eryk Haapajoki to discuss all thing partnerships and sponsors. Then... THE BIG NEWS... GM Ken Lacy dives into next year's format change. Rap?? possibly. EDM?? maybe....

Happy 4th Week Listen Local Listeners! This week we were LIVE from the Nisswa Gazebo. If you missed it, and want to watch, find it on our Listen Local Facebook Page ! On today's show: ·Mike Schmidt joins to recap Lakes Jam ·Kalie Jay from the Nisswa Chamber joins to talk all things 4th (and 3rd) of July. - Tips and schedule for the 3rd in Nisswa (Parade, Fireworks, Turtle Races and m...

It's all in the title. Breakdown of all things Lakes Jam, plus the Listen Local crew dives into a few other local BLA happenings and newsworthy topics! Tune in! And as always... HUGE Thanks to our sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance , Hills Detailing Center , Craguns Legacy Courses , Pequot Lakes EDC, Refined Lending w/ John Kinkaede, Party Time Rental and our PRESEN...

Hello Listen Localers, Hope you're all having a great week, and let's just dive right into today's episode! First, Isaiah, Jacob and Colton chat about their past week which includes another Golf Tourney VICTORY for the Listen Local crew, some tornadoes touching down in the BLA, and what the guys did for Fathers Day. Then, Listen Local alum - and current Crow Wing County Sheriff - Eric Klang calls...

Hello Listen Local Listeners! Let's just get right into it. On today's show the Listen Local crew heads out to Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby to chat with Director of Foundations and Community Relations, Jennifer Lowe. Jacob, Colton and Isaiah have gotten to know Jennifer, and the CRMC Foundation, from over the years out at the CRMC Championship, through Lakes Area Heroes and BlazeAir's...

Hello Lakes Jammers! We have an absolutely PACKED show today as Hosts Ken Lacy & Jacob Blaeser are joined by Emcee Mike Schmidt, Brainerd International Raceway Director of Business Development Sara Walker, National Recording Artist - and 2025 Lakes Jam Performer - Kassi Ashton, and the One-and-Only Kelly Iris. This one has it all. A true "not going to want to miss" episode. Tune in now! Thank...

Welcome back to another episode of the Listen Local Podcast! On today's show, we keep on the resort theme and head over to Quarterdeck Resort to chat with their General Manager Kelby Klimek. Kelby, who has worked for a couple resorts in the BLA tells us what lead him to the area, what he's learned working in the resort industry, and why Quarterdeck is "just different" than all of the others. He al...

Hello Listen Local Fam! On today's show Isaiah, Colton and Jacob chat with new Breezy Point Resort General Manager Eric Hart, and man... there was a lot to unwrap with some of the new things he told us are coming to Breezy. Including A BIG change to the Golf Course offerings at the Resort. Eric also dives into his history traveling the world, being in the tourism and hospitality industry and how h...

Hello Jammers! Welcome back to another year of the Listen Local Podcast, and man do we have a great season kickoff episode for you! To begin the show, co-hosts Ken Lacy, Jacob Blaeser and Isaiah Moengen chat about what's been going on this offseason for the Lakes Jam crew, what to expect at this year's Lakes Jam, and then dive right into the guest segments. The first guest of the new season is Mik...

Hello Listen Local Listeners, and Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Today's show is VERY golf-centric and on-site at the BEAUTIFUL Craguns Legacy Courses to catch up with Golf Influencer and Ambassador Josh Rutherford. Josh, who you may have heard on the show last year when he called in after his first time at Craguns, talks about why he knew after trip to the Legacy Courses and Resort that he wanted to...

Welcome back to another episode of the Listen Local Podcast! On today's show the crew catches up with Lakes Jam General Manager Ken Lacy and Emcee Mike Schmidt to discuss all thing Lakes Jam 2025. While yes, the LL crew will be on site doing shows each day, this episode is all about what to expect this, what wall went into this year's Lineup, some of the non-music shows and activities, and really...