Mediocre from Minnesota

Will the Timberwolves win the NBA Championship this year? Yessirski!  Sam and Jon excitedly recap the Timberwolves playoff run thus far and Jon shares about his 20 hour trip to Denver to watch the Wolves destroy the Nuggets in Game 2! Even if you're not a Wolves fan, you won't want to miss the stories and excitement. Two words - Naz Reid!

If you thought the pain train stopped at Part 1, well, think again! In this highly anticipated follow-up episode, we dive deeper into the realm of Minnesota sports misery with even more fervor and frustration. In Part 2, our virtual guest Alex returns to commiserate with us about the ongoing saga of Minnesota's professional sports teams. With the Timberwolves making waves in the regular seaso...

Are you a glutton for punishment? Do you enjoy stubbing your toe? If you've answered yes to either of these questions, you are going to LOVE this episode of Mediocre From Minnesota! As a Minnesota sports fans, we've become accustomed to failure, dashed hopes, and heartbreaking losses.  Alex joins the show as our first virtual guest to chat about the current state of Minnesota professiona...

In this episode, we are joined by Cory Beam (unfortunately no relation to Jim). Cory is a Company Commander in the Army Reserves in the great state of Texas. He's also a former Financial Advisor who took a brief detour to become a Police Officer. Now he's getting back into the Finance world and shares some of his dos and don'ts when it comes to making the most of your money (trigger...

Get ready for the thrilling continuation of Nathan Borer's incredible journey in Part 2 of our two-part series. In this highly anticipated episode, we delve deeper into Nathan's life as he shares more insights into his dual passions of professional tile-setting and lifestyle action sports. Brace yourself for an even more captivating narrative as Nathan reveals how he continues to defy th...

Listen along as we chat with Nathan Borer, a remarkable individual who embodies resilience, passion, and skill in two seemingly contrasting worlds - professional tile-setting and lifestyle action sports. In this captivating podcast, we navigate the extraordinary life journey of a talented tile-setter who also happens to be an avid enthusiast of action-packed sports, but there's more to Nathan...

Join us for Part 2 of our time with Jamie Rockney, “Chick of the Woods” - a passionate forager and mushroom aficionado. Jamie not only makes a living by foraging but also shares her expertise through engaging and informative foraging classes. Discover Jamie’s deep-rooted obsession with mushrooms as she shares fascinating stories of her foraging adventures, uncovering hidden treasures in the wilder...

Join us in this captivating episode as we delve into the enchanting world of foraging with Jamie Rockney, “Chick of the Woods” - a passionate forager and mushroom aficionado. Jamie not only makes a living by foraging but also shares her expertise through engaging and informative foraging classes. Discover Jamie’s deep-rooted obsession with mushrooms as she shares fascinating stories of her foragin...

Check out Part 2 of our episode on Purchasing a Vehicle! When was the last time you ventured into the wild world of vehicle purchasing? Did it feel like an exhilarating treasure hunt or more like a soul-draining encounter with the Angel of Death? In this week's episode, we delve into every facet of the car buying journey, exploring the nuances between buying new or used, and dissecting the hi...

When was the last time you ventured into the wild world of vehicle purchasing? Did it feel like an exhilarating treasure hunt or more like a soul-draining encounter with the Angel of Death? In this week's episode, we delve into every facet of the car buying journey, exploring the nuances between buying new or used, and dissecting the highs and lows of navigating the dealership landscape. List...

Flip it and reverse it! Have you wondered what Jon and Sam's least-favorites are across categories like movies, historical figures, sandwiches, and more? The guys are joined by previous guest, Alex Eatherton, to share their worst four for each topic and continue to ridicule each other's choices.

Have you wondered what Jon and Sam's favorites are across categories like movies, historical figures, sandwiches, and more? The guys are joined by previous guest, Alex Eatherton, to share their top four for each topic and ridicule each other's choices.

Carrie Schoon - In the last part of our time with Carrie, she describes the heartbreaking loss of her husband who was killed in the line of duty as a police officer. 

Hear some wild news headlines involving a husband and wife cashing in on the death of her father, a stabbing over snoring, deep fried noggin' and Jon's very own golden boy shirt.

Be entertained by wild facts about pistol shrimp and dolphins, learn a bit about the history of pizza, and laugh at Jon for getting stuck to the carpet. 

In this episode you'll learn a bit about baseball interleague play, the Lewis and Clark expedition, the most popular types of alcohol in the world, and the delicious Brazilian caipirinha.

Carrie Schoon - The conversation with Carrie continues; exploring deeper into the world of early childhood special education teaching, hearing some stories of success and failure,  and offering useful tips for parenting.

Don't miss this episode where Jon breaks down the documentary "The Pez Bandit", a lady receives a 100 year old postcard, a snake shows up in someone's drawer, and chickens surviving in subzero temperatures

Impress your friends by obtaining some squirrel knowledge and hear some spooky stories that will be sure to keep you up all night!

Check out this episode to hear the real beginnings of a couple nursery rhymes, the joy of mornings with children, and what happened on this day in history!

Carrie Schoon - An Early Childhood Special Education Teacher discusses her childhood as the daughter of two teachers and her own experiences as an educator.

Some odd news, a great idea for grocery stores, and a confession from Jon.

Be mesmerized by some fun facts and learn how to say a word correctly!

Have you ever painted the town red and what did Jon catch in his bare hands?!

Melanie McGee - The biggest Swiftie in Minnesota looks back on her “Eras Tour” experience and asks about more thing’s she doesn’t understand. Everyone partakes in the saltine cracker challenge… it’s a mess.