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On this episode on the Lakes Jam Podcast, Ken Lacy, Jacob Blaeser and Isaiah Moengen chat with Jeremy Bridge who is in charge of camping at Lakes Jam • Also on this episode the LEAD SINGER of SmashMouth Zach Goode joins the show. This interview with him was ENTERTAINING to say the least! Zach talks about his time so far with SmashMouth, some of his most memorable shows, and what he knows abou...

Hey Listen Local Fam! We have a very big, highly entertaining show... So lets dive right into it! Grand View Lodge has a NEW General Manager and Executive Chef, and the Listen Local crew had to head out there to the NOW OPEN Tanque Verde Cantina to hear all about it! First... Jacob, Colton and Isaiah catch up with the Dawn Southworth, who took over as General Manager of Grand View. Dawn tells us a...

Hello Listen Localers!! A lot of updates around the BLA so Isaiah, Jacob and Colton dive right into all of it on today's episode. Plus... our main man Tyler Gardner joins the show to give us some City of Pequot updates! Also discussed: - A big change coming at the Nisswa Chamber - Speaking of big... Vikings Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson gets historically large contract - Recap of the Jaden Hanson...

Helloooo Listen Local Fam! Hope you've all had a great week! On today's episode we catch up with the owners of the BLA's first Nautical Bowls location, Miryah and Michael Bosio. Miryah - who is a Pequot Lakes alum - talks about what all she's been up to since graduating from PLHS. One of those major points in life was meeting her husband Michael during their first week of college at the University...

We are finally at the kickoff to summer here in the Lakes Area, and who is ready for Memorial Day Weekend?! So many wonderful events happening this weekend, from the live music to grand openings and more! One of those Grand Openings just happens to be at today's guests brand new location. Joining the show today to talk about his event this weekend - and so much more - is Tyler Miller of Founder Ar...

I mean... we HAD to do a Timberwolves Episode right?!?! On this quick episode ALL about the Wolves, the Listen Local crew chat with Former NBA and NCAA Coach - and Advanced Scout - Clay Moser. Clay, who called in to the show from his lake home in Crosslake, chats about the rise of Basketball in Minnesota and if this year's playoff run by the Timberwolves has helped that. Plus, as someone who has c...

On this episode, social media influencer and brand ambassador Tucker Jobe stops by the Listen Local studios to dive into everything Lakelife and social media. With summer just around the corner, Tucker who is an avid boat and water sports enthusiast, tells us how he got involved in the boat industry, why he enjoys that "lake life" so much, when he realized he had skills on a board and what his fav...

We're back for Season 2!!! Ken, Isaiah and Jacob kick off the season strong by bringing in Caroline Huff of Huff Entertainment and Lakes Jam Performer Noah Alexander. First... Caroline chats about what goes into hiring talent, management of a festival or concert, what Lakes Jam has meant to them, and much, much more! Then Noah hops on the show about 10 minutes in. He dives into everything from how...

BREAKING NEWS!!!! WE HAVE A GOLF COURSE SPONSOR! That's right people... The Cragun's Legacy Courses will be the OFFICIAL GOLF SPONSOR of the Listen Local Podcast! To talk about this new partnership, we chat with Carrie Scarfino who handles everything Marketing for Cragun's. Among many other topics, Carrie tells us about what led her to the BLA and eventually Cragun's, the resort's rebrand, the upd...

Hi everyone!! Hope everyone has enjoyed this spring weather, and it looks like it'll be a wonderful weekend! So, while you are prepping the house or cabin for summer, or possibly even getting out on the boat, or even hitting the links... tune into this week's episode to hear from Mark Harlow from HarlowNature.com. Our Listen Local crew has gotten to know Mark very well over the past year and he is...

Good day Listen Localers! On today's show we catch up with Renee Kardell of Tamarack Creative. Let us tell you though... While we dive into everything Tamarack Creative, that is just the BEGINNING of Renee's story. From traveling the world - which includes stops in places like Korea, Japan, and a Peace Corp mission in Ethiopia - to eventually deciding to move home to the BLA, and everything in bet...

Happy Thursday, Listen Local Fam! On this episode, the Listen Local crew chat with Danielle Arnold of Notice Wellness. Danielle tells us all about moving away after school and what led her to coming back home and eventually start Notice Wellness . She also dives into the Yoga community in the BLA, and most importantly... the upcoming Notice Wellness Mindfulness Triathlon on May 11th in Nisswa. So...

Hello Listen Localers! We have a great episode for you today as Isaiah and Jacob head up to A&W in Nisswa - which has opened early - and chat with Owner Emma Krueger! Along with many other topics, the LL crew talks to Emma about her history with A&W and what led her to where she is today. Also, she tells us the importance of family and the community in running a business like this in a sma...

Top of the mornin' to all of our Listen Local friends! On today's show we go a little outside of the BLA, but someone and something that the state of Minnesota should be very proud of. Joining today's show is Phil Steger who is the man, myth and legend behind the AWARD WINNING Brother Justus Whiskey Company ! Brother Justus Whiskey is an award winning Whiskey Company located in the Twin Cities, th...

Hellooooo Listen Local Friends and Fam! What a show we have for you today. DEFINITELY one of the most, if not THE MOST entertaining one yet. The LL Crew is joined by the one... the only... WILD BILL SATRE ! And man did they have some fun. While on the show Bill of course tells us about everything from his backstory, and being a TRUE LOCAL to his "favorites in the Lakes Area," to what it's like bei...

Hellooooo Listen Local fam! DO WE HAVE A GREAT SHOW FOR YOU TODAY! The listen local guys head down to the BRAND NEW Minnesota Truck Headquarters location just north of Baxter. We catch up with Co-owner and Dealer Principal Mat Jordet! Mat tells us all where and when Mn Truck Headquarters began and why they made the move to expand to the Brainerd Lakes Area. He also talks about the "MTH Fame," how...

Happy St. Patricks Day Weekend! While yes, we chat about the parade and everything St. Paddy's day on this episode, the focus of today's show is everything Northern Pacific Center. The guys catch up with Mike Higgins, owner of the NPC, who really dives into the Boxing event coming there this weekend. Mike also chats about the history of the NPC, what led him to buying it five years ago, weddings,...

Hello friends! We are back (at least Isaiah and Jacob) at the Listen Local Headquarters and wow do we have a ton to talk about. On this episode we chat with Crosslake Chamber Director Cindy Myogeto, Crosslake Parade Committee chair Bob Heales, and Joby Goerges of Magnum Research who is the Emerald Sponsor of the 50th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Cindy and the crew discuss everything from tips...

Ok, Listen Local Family we're not going to lie... before you begin just know this one is a little off it's rocker, and is definitely going to get the big ol' EXPLICIT WARNING. We'd also like to say that some of what you hear on this show may not be the views of our amazing sponsors. There is some swearing and somewhat 'questionable talk' that isn't bleeped. Saying that, this discussion was far too...

Hello Listen Localers! Hope everyone is having a dandy week and man do we have a fun one, or at least all-over-the-place one for you this week! On this episode we catch up with the one and only Walleye Dan to chat about everything from his "hybrid Extravaganza" experience to how this has been the "craziest" Minnesota winter he's ever been apart of... Dan also shares his thoughts about what this un...

Hi everyone! We have a lot to cover on this ep so lets jump right into it: *A Music Legend passes away *Local NFL Player hangs up the cleats *Recap of Extravaganza, Bobber Bocce and the Super Bowl Then the guys catch up with Jared Stotts and Raina Pederson to talk all about Triplefest moving to Breezy Point Resort this year. Hear all about the history of Triplefest and why they decided to move to...

Hellllo Listeners! It is officially February, and there is green grass and puddles outside. This weather has been nothing short of bonkers! On that note... there are winter events in the area that have had to get creative. One of those events is the BLA's largest annual winter event, The Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza. We know we've talked about it a lot, but with the news coming out about it be...

ATTENTION Listen Local Fam!! We have UPDATES GALORE on this episode! First, we have Paul and Leah from WAVE Young Professional Group . Paul and Leah tell us all about this amazing new organization, what their mission is, where to find them, and how to join. Make sure to check out WWW.Waveypn.com ;) Next, A MASSIVE UPDATE to the ICE FISHING EXTRAVAGANZA and where/when it will be held. Jaycee's Ice...

Hello Listen Local Fam! DO WE HAVE A FUN ONE FOR YOU TODAY! We've said it before, but this might just be the MOST ENTERTAINING one yet. Mike Schmidt - who very well could be the Most Interesting Man in the BLA - joins the crew for this episode. Not only is Mike the Emcee of a bunch of different Music Festivals (including Lakes Jam), but he's also been a School Principal, Teacher, Administrator, Co...

Hello Friends, Hope you have had a great week and FINALLY enjoying the snow! We can't believe we're saying this, but THANK GOD for the cold weather so we can get some ice on these lakes! Speaking of ice, today's episode is all about the news outta Breezy Point, where MN Hockey Camps recently acquired the local Gulls hockey program, and will now be known as the MHC Gulls. To tell us all about that,...