Midwest Bias

Episode 37: Kj kicks off this episode with The Minnesota Sports Minute (0:24) before bringing in the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, the Hall of Famer (1:50)! They review some Twitter Talk after last week's episode, reveal the best fast food french fries, Kj shares her ER experience and resolution (warning: at length) and they tell the toll booth story (also at length). Also, Kj welcomes in "Th...

Episode 36: Kj kicks off this episode with The Best Thing I Saw All Week (0:29) before bringing in the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, Karen Mittelstadt (1:55)! Karen shares her laundry best practices/expertise, answers a Wheel Question, and helps Kj debut a new segment, The Midwest Mediator (28:50).  Later, Kj and the HOFer wrap it up by tasting 3 beers donated by Patrick Smith, Kim Willson, a...

Episode 35: Kj kicks off this episode with a brief housekeeping before bringing in the as the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week (2:01)! They recap their last month of travels (#WhereInTheWorldAreTheHoFerAndKj) and their Covid experience…at length. They also answer a ballpark food question and leave 3 cliffhangers…let us know if you want to hear the conclusion of these stories. Next, Michelle Pendl...

Episode 34: Kj kicks off this episode with the Most Midwestern Moment of the Week (0:36)!  Next, the Hall of Famer returns as the Midwest Guest Co-host of the day (4:31)! She and Kj discuss the latest news on their bathroom renovation project, recap their trips to Montana, the PNW, and Jinglefest in Washington D.C.  They also answer five (a few?) listener questions.  Later, Rachel returns for anot...

Episode 33: Kj kicks off this episode with one housekeeping item about how you can be a guest on the show before launching into the Minnesota Sports Minute (ok, more like 90 seconds) (1:03)!  Next, Kim Willson (@KimWills33 on Twitter) returns as the Midwest Guest Co-host (3:52)! Kim and Kj answer 3 new questions and Kim weighs in on the coffee shop/donut shop and gas station bathroom debate, she a...

Episode 32: We're back…again! Kj kicks off this episode with a Minnesota Sports Minute  before welcoming back the Hall of Famer as the Midwest Guest Cohost of the Day (2:49)! They start by sharing what they've been up to since the last episode and then discuss their current (sideways) home renovation. Then,  they finish off the remaining two beverages sent in by Minneapolis Laurie in Taste Test wi...

Episode 31: We're back! Kj kicks off this episode with the Least Midwestern Moment of the Month followed by a Little announcement and a warning before welcoming back the Hall of Famer as the Midwest Guest Cohost of the Day (2:49)! They start by discussing a few listener comments, the HOFer blames a childhood incident for her poor memory, and Kj describes a "situation" that occurred this past week,...

Episode 30: Kj kicks off this episode with the "Most Midwestern Moment of the Week" (0:24) followed by the "Best Thing I Saw All Week" (2:15) before welcoming in the Hall of Famer as the Midwest Guest Cohost of the Day (3:19)! They start with Twitter Talk/emails/DMs and then answer the remaining "holiday questions" sent in by Bob Walsh. This leads to some discussion of their Christmas traditions,...

Episode 29: Kj kicks off this episode with a new segment, The Best Thing I Saw All Week (1:43) before welcoming in the Hall of Famer as the Midwest Guest Cohost of the Day (3:54)! They start with Twitter Talk and a hops lesson before answering listener questions, including some holiday-themed questions about Christmas trees, lights, garland, tinsel, and much more. They discuss some of their Christ...

Episode 28: Surprise bonus day-after-Thanksgiving Episode! Kj kicks off this episode with a Thanksgiving message before bringing in the Midwest Guest Cohost of the Day, the HOFer (1:14)! They respond to Twitter Talk and email after last week's Thanksgiving extravaganza episode. The HOFer has a correction and a clarification and weighs in on the latest WWJD scenario. They even share a couple of Tha...

Episode 27: It's our Thanksgiving Extravaganza Episode! Kj kicks off this episode by reading a podcast review and asking for some advice before moving on to the Midwest Guest Cohost of the Day, Karen Mittelstadt (5:19)!  They begin with some Twitter Talk and then answer listener questions about Thanksgiving traditions, Thanksgiving food, and even a WWJD situation. Then they welcome in the Non-Midw...

Episode 26: Kj kicks off this episode by not reading podcast reviews before moving on to the Most Midwestern Moment of the Week (0:56)!  Then, Kj is joined by the Midwest Guest Co-host of the Day, the Hall of Famer/HOFer (4:10)! They comment on Twitter comments from last week's episode and answer listener questions about crockpots, can you bring your own coffee into a restaurant that doesn't serve...

Episode 25: It's another special bonus episode AND it's the Halloween episode (spoiler alert: it's just like every other episode)! Kj kicks off this episode with a little  personal news before welcoming back Rachel for Rachel Reports (3:39)! They discuss Rachel's recent trip to the Premier Beef Expo of the Midwest and her Halloween traditions. Then, Kj is joined by the Midwest Guest Co-host of the...

Episode 24: Kj kicks off this episode with an update on podcast reviews before bringing in the Midwest Guest Co-host of the Day, Jolene Wojcik from Nebraska (@jmrwojcik on Twitter) (1:03). They comment on comments from last week's episode and answer listener questions. Plus, Jolene has a confession, and later she helps us make an exciting new announcement! Next, Bob Walsh (@adidiah on Twitter), fr...

Episode 23: We're back from hiatus! Kj kicks off this episode by describing just how "back" the Midwest Bias podcast is before welcoming in the Hall of Famer as this week's Midwest Guest Co-host (1:55) and for another Taste Test (26:17)! They answer your questions (thanks to everyone who sent us questions!), taste two more of the beers sent in by Patrick Moffett and a Runza sandwich sent in by Jol...

Episode 22: Kj kicks off this episode by describing an interesting package she received this week and making two important announcements.  Then, the Hall of Famer joins in as this week's Midwest Guest Co-host (3:42) and for another Taste Test (13:14)! They answer a listener's question, describe their recent brewery and cidery tours Up North, and taste the final two ciders sent in by Patrick Smith....

Episode 21: It's another special bonus episode! Kj kicks off this episode by reading listener comments before moving on to the Most Midwestern Moment of the Week (3:24)! Then, the Hall of Famer joins her for Taste Test with the HOFer (5:06)! But first, they discuss gamechangers from their recent Boundary Waters Babes trip. Then, they taste test hard ciders from Austin East Ciders, Swilled Dog Craf...

Episode 20: It's another All-Midwestern Show! Kj kicks off this episode by reading another podcast review and then talks about the Field of Dreams game - the Most Midwestern Moment of the Week (1:38)! Then, it's time for the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, Karen Mittelstadt! (5:49)! They answer listener questions about gas station restroom and coffee shop/donut shop etiquette.  They also name t...

Episode 19: It's another special bonus episode! Kj kicks off this episode with a brief announcement before moving on to Rachel Reports (1:37)! They discuss Rachel's travels in the Midwest and beyond over the last couple of months, a few most midwestern moments she has seen throughout those travels, and a preview of this year's Minnesota State Fair food!  Then, Kj joins the HOFer to try two more ha...

Episode 18: It's another All-Midwestern Show! Kj kicks off this episode with some show announcements, responses from last week's show, and one last plug for the Summer of Littles 3.1 event.  Then, it's time for the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, the HOFer! (6:57)! They answer listener questions about driving etiquette, cabins, cottages, and proper geographical pronunciations.  Next, Ed Butt (@...

  Episode 17: Kj kicks off this episode with the Most Midwestern Moment of the Week (0:25).  Then, it's time for the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, Sara Kinsella (2:56)! They discuss a triumph in the Midwest sports world, their Least Midwestern Moments of the Week, and answer listener questions.  Next, Christopher Giannini (@ChrisBGiannini on Twitter) joins them as this week's Guest Expert (40...

Episode 16: Kj kicks off this episode by providing a brief update on the HOFer's cell phone carrier saga before bringing in Kim Willson (@KimWills33 on Twitter) as her Midwest Guest Co-host of the Week (1:10)! They talk baseball, including a Midwest Bias preview of the MLB All-Star Game (spoiler alert: The All Star game is already over), and Kim gets on Kj's good side! Later, they welcome Todd Tak...

Episode 15: It's another special bonus episode! Kj kicks off this episode by eating some crow (no, not literally) before moving on to the Most Midwestern Moment of the Week (3:18).  Then, it's time for the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, the HOFer (5:50)! The HOFer is not happy and she joins #CrabbyKj with a few #HOFerHotTakes about a "miscommunication" the two of them had with a company this p...

Episode 14: It's another special bonus episode! Kj kicks off this episode by reading another Itunes review, dropping several names, and describing an irksome situation that occurred this past weekend (#CrabbyKJ).  Then, it's time for the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, the HOFer (6:05)! They discuss a few (several?) friendly debates that they've had over the years and request an arbiter to help...

Episode 13: Kj kicks off this episode by reading an Itunes review and telling a little story. Then, it's time for questions with the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, Ellen Vanderlinden (@EllenVL on Twitter) (7:12)! They reminisce about how they met, discuss Ellen's qualifications as a Midwesterner, answer a listener question about zippers and chompers etiquette, and Ellen refreshes Kj's memory a...