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Hello to our wonderful Listen Local Listeners! On today's show we catch up with the man who has been to the ends of the earth and back, with stories that could match the "most interesting man in the world," Mr. Ben Nestrud. Backstories truly are the best, which make the guest segments so fun each time we have a new person on. In Ben's case we talk about all of the different lives he's lived - for...

Hello Listen Localers! Let's get right into it... On today's show we catch up with Sheena and Andrew from the Jaycees to talk everything Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza! Included in that "everything" is: *The Jig and Swig Pre-Party at Grand View Lodge *Best Tips and Tricks *Some of this year's Prizes *Start/End Time *Places to Park *A few of the Rules and Regulations *Where you can get tickets pr...

It is officially 2026 people!!! On this season 7 kickoff, the guys (including Colton who has returned from the dead) are recording from the Ice in the Listen Local mobile studio. Saying that.. you will hear an interuption or two as they are also ice fishing, of course. Some topics discussed on today's show: *Colton's Return *What constitues as a "season" *NYE recap *Ice Fest this weekend at Breezy...

MERRY CHRISTMAS LISTEN LOCAL FAM! On this episode, Isaiah and Jacob recap the past week - and past year - and then dive into everything Christmas, but with a little 'Listen Local Twist.' Discussions such as "which local spot would make for a perfect Home-Alone-style boobie trap location" to "BLA's Naughty and Nice List" and much more, including some fun Christmas-themed events in the area! This MA...

Hi Friends and Family! With season 6 of the Listen Local Podcast nearing its end, the LL crew thought they'd give you an extra long episode as Brainerd International Raceway joined the show. This 90-min episode still didn't have enough time to chat with them about all of the new things happening at BIR, so there will definitely have to be a 'part 2' of this down the road! What IS discussed with Kr...

Listen Local Fam, do we have a jam-packed show for today! The busyness of BLA winter is in full-force. From the new-new at the Northland Arboretum to snow packed trails for snowmobiling to the fish houses headed out to their favorite spot on the lakes to even a MN Governor Candidate stopping by Pequot Lakes for a Meet and Greet. First, the fellas catch up on whats been happenin in their lives past...

Hello Everyone! Hope you all have had a great beginning to December. Do we have a show for you today... Back in the studio, let's hear it for our favorite CPAs... Lakes Area CPAs and let's Make Taxes Fun Again! Chris and Caroline dive into A TON of tax tips that could really help you this tax season. They also talk about their expansion around the Lakes Area - taking on more clients than ever - fr...

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our wonderful Listeners! On todays shorter episode, Jacob and Isaiah: *Talk to Natalia Maher about Mn Traders Tinsel Bar TAKEOVER! *Chat briefly about Jacob and Colton's time in Vegas (more stories to come next episode w/ Colton) *What their Thanksgiving "go to" is (food, movies/shows, activities, etc.) *Discuss the wonderful BLA Organizations/Non-Profits you can donat...

Ken Lacy, Jacob Blaeser and Isaiah Moengen (along with Mike Schmidt) are back for another season of the Lakes Jam Podcast, and in the season 3 kickoff they have none other than the one and only CHRIS HAWKEY! Among many other topics - including his time with our pal Shep in Vegas - Hawk talks about his time at the early years of Lakes Jam, and then what it means to him to be back again next year. H...

Helllllo Listen Local Fam, On today's show the crew does the usual 'catch up on local happenings' and 'recap the past week' but also... they chat with the NEW Northern Lakes Lightning Girls Head Coach Angus Laing, who hails all the way from Scotland! Hear about what led him here, his hockey career up to this point and what to expect from this year's team. Also, after "Coach Gus" signs off, the guy...

Hello Listen Localers! Anytime the full Listen Local crew is together it is a jam-packed show, and today is no different! The talk on today's show includes: *The Northern Lights *The NEW North Star *The Rollercoaster that is the Minnesota Vikings *The Veterans Day Discussion + Best Military Movies/TV Shows *The Local Music Scene *The Crosby Superstar ....and just a bunch of NEWS surrounding Local...

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...