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Hello Everyone! Hope you all had a great week, and if you are looking for something to listen to while driving to the cabin or lake - or even out on the boat - do we have a great episode for you! This past week we caught up with Josh Gazelka, the owner and founder of the brand new Woodlore Cider in Brainerd. Located in an amazing spot on south bound 371 (just south of BIR), this cidery has been in...

Hi Everyone!! Got a very good, informative episode this week. Isaiah and Jacob catch up with Pequot Lakes Chief of Police Eric Klang who is running for Crow Wing County Sheriff in this upcoming election! Chief Klang dives right into what he would change immediately, as well as what he feels is lacking with the current regime. Thanks again to Chief Klang for being on the podcast and good luck in No...

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a great week, and also hope you had a chance to get out to Bean Hole Days in Pequot Lakes a couple days ago. It was definitely another successful year out there! If you missed it, the Listen Local guys dive into everything Bean Hole Days with PL Mayor - and owner of Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, AND of course our sponsor - Tyler Gardner. While Tyler calls int...

Hiiiiiiiiii!!!! How about that 4th of July weekend. So much that went on in the Brainerd Lakes Area. From the parades to the party to the live music and of course the amazing boat weather (for most of the weekend). Annnnnnd this is our first episode since Lakes Jam ended, so of course we have to talk about that. Speaking of Lakes Jam, make sure to get your next year's tickets now for a super disco...

IT IS FINALLY HERE! Lakes Jam 2022 has officially kicked off and of course our Listen Local crew was out there. And Isaiah... oh sweet Isaiah is in his element right now. You'll want to listen for just that reason alone! Also, we want to thank our friend Eryk Haapajoki, who is one of the people in charge here at Lakes Jam. He is also the founder of the Smiles for Jake Movement. As always, Smiles f...

We're back! That's right, the LL guys took a week off to go visit the ol sin city, and mannnnnn are there some stories. They definitely dive into some of those, and since this was Colton and Isaiah's first time there, they tell us all what their favorite - and least favorite part of Vegas was. Now, back to what this podcast is all about... The Brainerd Lakes Area! It's already been a busy start to...

That's right folks, it's going to be a VERY busy weekend in the BLA! This coming Saturday, June 4th is going to be hoppin! From live music, to car shows, to great weather for lake life, and all ending with the first annual Bobber Town Block Party in Pequot Lakes, hosted by Mn Traders Co. and Lucky's Tavern! Plus, the shopping is going to be great in town that day too! Whether you're a fan of the b...

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! On this episode it's the Colton and Isaiah show (since Isaiah forgets to call Jacob, who is once again traveling the world for BlazeAir ). Their first guest was Chris Dunmire from Dunmire's Bar and Grill , and also the BRAND NEW Dunmire's at the Lake. They discuss everything from menu items to when they expect to have their grand opening. We cannot wait to get out to th...

Summer is here!!! While we didn't have much of a spring in the BLA - which is something I think most folks are ok with - we are a full-go right into summer. The weather has been great, the boats are getting back on the lake, we're seeing many more smiling faces around the community, and most importantly the towns are starting to fill up! It's been so great seeing people shopping, biking on the tra...

Happy Fishing Opener weekend to all of our wonderful listeners!! Hope you are all doing well, and more importantly, hope you all enjoy this episode! We know we say it a lot, but this was a SUPER fun episode as we caught up with Cory Jay who owns Advantage Seamless Gutters , Neuwmann Construction and the Smokestack (and probably many more that even he forgets about). Cory is also on many of the boa...

Happy Friday everyone!! Hope each and every one of you Listen Localers had a fantastic week, and are ready for the best weekend weather we've had yet in 2022! On this episode the LL Guys (well at least Isaiah and Jacob) get to know more about some local business owners and employees. Also, due to Colton's absence there was a co-hosting seat available, which was wonderfully filled by our friend and...

Hola Listen Localers! Welcome back and we hope you had a great week! The sun has been shining, the people have been shopping and all we need now is some open water on the lakes. On this episode - where all three of the Listen Local team are actually in studio together - we catch up with Ruben Barajas , who is the owner of Barajas Mexican Bar & Grill in Pequot Lakes . Ruben dives into everythin...

Hello, Listen Local Listeners! On this episode, we FINALLY catch up with our friend and local Brained Lakes Area Chiropractor, Dr. Andy Vantreese of Posture Pro Chiropractic . During the episode, Andy, Isaiah and Colton call Jacob who is in Vegas during this show. The crew chats with Andy about everything from why he started a practice in Pequot - after previously living in Chicago and Atlanta - t...

It's Quarter 1 review time for the Listen Local crew... That's right Colton, Isaiah, and Jacob recap and review the episodes from the first part of 2022. It's already been such a fun year. Thank you so much to all of our amazing guests that have taken time to be on the show, it DEFINITELY wouldn't be the same without them. The LL crew also catches up with their sponsor of the podcast, Tyler Gardne...

Hello Listen Local Fam! Even though the snow continued to fly this first week of April, that wasn't going to bring the spirits down in the BLA! Saying that, I think we can all agree that it is about time to transition to spring and summer. WE NEED OUR LAKE DAYS! Now, back to the episode... On this show, it was all about catching up with our ol' Listen Local pals Emilee Struss of Lake Country Journ...

This week on the Listen Local Podcast the guys catch up with Melissa from Simply Rustic Floral Design as well as her Crosslake Town Square Neighbor, and good friend Jaclyn from The Squirrelly Mama . These two ladies were a blast! We talked about everything from the Crosslake St. Paddys Day Parade to the ol' Bad Grandma situation many of us heard about a couple weeks back when a lady came into The...

Happy St. Patricks Day!!!! First up, on this super busy episode, the LL Guys had a chance to catch up with Country Recording Artist Anderson Daniels ! Anderson is an MN native - currently living in Nashville - who has many ties to the Brainerd Lakes Area. From playing concerts at Ernies on Gull, to visiting the area with friends as family, and even a tie to Woods to Water! One thing that was very...

Ladies and Gents... This one was a big one! It was so great catching up with Vikings legend and co-owner of Gray Duck Vodka , Chad Greenway . We discuss everything from how the idea of Gray Duck came about, to his trips to the Brainerd Lakes Area, to when you may be able to see him this summer on Gull Lake or in Pequot for the Block Party in front of MN Traders . Plus, of course we had to talk som...

On this episode it was Colton's turn to take a vacation, and while he was gone Isaiah and Jacob caught up with Brainerd Lakes Chamber President Matt Kilian. The three discuss everything from the rise in popularity of the Business After Hours Chamber events to what Matt is most looking forward to in 2022. They also talk about the upcoming Crosslake St. Patrick's Day Parade, and why this year could...

It's the middle of winter and the parties and events haven't slowed down! This weekend is a perfect example of that. While it certainly seemed like Jacob, Isaiah and Colton were all sort of in a salty mood at the beginning of this one - ripping on everything from Kendrick Lamar to the toilet seats in the Punta Cana Airport bathrooms and more - once the guests came on, that's when the fun began. Ou...

Ok everyone, the episode you've been waiting for... Jacob vs the Pequot Splash Pad! In all honesty it was great having Jenni Gonczy - who is leading the Splash Pad committee - on the show to discuss the latest update to said Splash Pad in Pequot Lakes. This was definitely an episode where Colton grabbed his popcorn and just sat back and enjoyed the entertainment of Jacob and Jenni debating pretty...

The events keep on coming here in the Brainerd Lakes Area. This weekend we have WinterFest in Crosslake and the Northwoods Pond Hockey Classic at Breezy Point Resort. On this week's episode, the guys catch up with Crystal Glaser from Manhattan Beach Lodge and Whitefish Properties to talk all-things Crosslake, and what are things you "must do" during winterfest. Then... Colton, Isaiah and Jacob cha...

On the latest episode of Listen Local, the guys catch up with Nate Geike of Kimber Creek Ford to discuss the state of the Car Dealership industry. They talk about everything from the lack of inventory in the dealership-world to the new Ford Models supposedly coming in 2022. ALSO, we dive into Nate's entertainment career, as he's become famous for his Kimber Creek Commercials and social media video...

HELLO Listen Local Fam! This week is all about BIG news involving some BIG events in the Brainerd Lakes Area. We kick off the episode with Eryk Haapajoki from Smiles for Jake . Eryk gives us an update on events they have been and will be hosting, and for anyone who doesn't know about the Smiles for Jake foundation, he tells the backstory of how the foundation got started. Eryk then leads into how...

That's right... Mayor Tyler TRIES to steal Jacob's role on the Podcast as he fills in for him on this fun-filled episode. While the crew does give Jacob a call to see how his BlazeAir video shoots are going in Las Vegas and Phoenix, but the main part of this ep is all about local events and happenings in the Lakes Area. Also, Mayor Tyler gives an update on whats going on around Pequot Lakes, and a...