Cabin Country

The upper midwest is nearly obliterated in this special "radio" broadcast by massive flying dogfish leaping from lake to lake, destroying everything in their path. Inspired by the famous 1938 broadcast of Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds," it's a long time favorite and inspiration to Fud and Bjorn. Make sure to listen for great bowfin recipes after this terrifyingly fun dramatization! Hosted on Ac...

Plenty of merriment with Bjorn and Fud in this winter holiday seasonal offering! Santa, elves, singing ducks, an emotional model train enthusiast, lumberjack ghosts and possibly a julebukk will pass through the Oakdale studios on Cabin Country's 40th episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a brief recap of their fall cabin trip, Bjorn and Fud share this years spooky tale of an early lumberman's fatal incident at a Hamlet Lake cabin followed by years of strange happenings around the cabin's dock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sue talks about her podcast The Island of Discarded Women and Tim remembers early days on WCCO radio and even earlier days of his family's cabin in Nisswa Minnesota. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WOW!!! Bjorn and Fud got to hang out IN PERSON with A Prairie Home Companion stars Sue Scott and Tim Russell for a couple hours of hilarious conversation about performing on the iconic live radio broadcast with Garrison Keillor and the 2006 Robert Altman film. Part one of a two part episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bjorn and Fud's annual summer excursion to the cabin. The goddamn goose battle continues, A big fish was caught, as well as a few tiny ones. New "sponsors" and show segments including part 3 of "Big Boy," and an encore presentation of "In The Crapper" by Good Old Lloyd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seattle-based author Matt Kracht shares stories behind the creation of his best selling book "The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some things in nature are more challenging to live in harmony with than others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lakes Supply Co. founder Larry Sickmann shares insights of his unique T-shirt design, Good O'l Lloyd reveals the latest soup recipe from Cramwell's and GSPN offers new entertainment while you pump gas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bjorn was often quizzed by his dad on cow identification on the long drive to the cabin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bjorn and Fud share "field reports" from the frozen waters of Camp du Nord and the Gull River. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great Stories from Great Lakes Captain David Stricker who is also a board member of The North Shore Fishing Museum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twin Cities music great John Munson shares his love of the outdoors with Bjorn and Fud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Jersey cabin story, Zoom for the holidays, and a big thanks to our Cabin Country listeners! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fud and Bjorn visit the Spring Grove Soda company in Southern Minnesota and enact a short ghost story with Bjorn and Fud by a Canadian author and fan of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every cabin trip for Bjorn and Fud includes a stop at Thielen Meats for a pound or ten of bacon, hot dogs or jerky. This time they got to visit behind the meat counter and talk with owner Joe Thielen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first Minnesota snow dump on October 20, 2020 was not as bad as the 1991 Halloween blizzard, but enough to illicit some commentary from Bjorn and Fud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are just as many spooky stories in Cabin Country as fish stories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minnesota-based naturalist Stan Tekiela describes the peculiar mating practices of familiar backyard birds and the adaptability of birds and animals to environmental changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first of a two episode conversation with Minnesota-based naturalist Stan Tekiela, who shares his extensive knowledge and passion about the misunderstood intelligence of birds and animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fud and Bjorn discus the results of an on-going goose deterrent project and great Cabin Country episodes ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bjorn shares his findings on outdoor and fishing gear that was available in the mid seventies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bjorn and Fud reach episode #20 on the 20th of June in 2020! They talk about their early June cabin trip, road food advice with "Square Deal Al," another "Schmidt Scenic Moment," and a free Cabin Country Coffee mug to the first 10 listeners who write a review on iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The long drive up to Cabin Country seemed even longer when you were forced to listen to the mellow pop hits of the 1970's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bjorn visited the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum in Tofte Minnesota and aquired a 1980 recording of Norwegian immigrant Helmer Aakvic recounting his experiences of commercial fishing and his famous rescue attempt in 1958. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.