Midwest Bias

Episode 12: It's another special bonus episode! Kj kicks off this episode with a couple of announcements before moving on to the Most Midwestern Moment of the Week (2:18). Then, Kj joins the HOFer to try the final two Kentucky brews from Todd Takei (6:19)! Then, Rachel joins Kj to describe her recent mini-vacation to South Dakota and they make a final declaration on whether or not South Dakota is...

Ep 11: Espadrille Pumps and a Fanny Pack Surprise! It's the first All-Midwestern episode! Kj kicks off this episode with a brief update on her drywall dilemma. Then, it's time for questions with the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, Karen Mittelstadt (6:12)! They reminisce about how they met, discuss Karen's qualifications as a Midwesterner, appropriate Midwestern and non-Midwestern terms, fanny...

Ep 10: Bonus Episode - If You Can Get Past the Mildew... Kj kicks off this bonus-holiday-weekend episode by answering a few clarification questions before moving on to the Most Midwestern Moment of the Week (7:34). Then, Kj joins the HOFer to try two more Kentucky brews (Thanks, Todd Takei!) in Taste Test with the Hall of Famer (11:22)  A good (central standard) time was had by all!  Taste Test wi...

Ep 9: The Savvy Man of the Street Kj kicks off this episode by reading a special Little announcement and then it's straight into questions with the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, the HOFer! (1:25)! They discuss some words the HOFer mispronounces and a listener's comment on the pronunciation of HOFer. They also tell the story of how they met, the Carolina Squat fad, and revisit the hot topic of...

Ep 8: Bonus Episode -  It Looks Like All the Beers I Hate Kj kicks off this episode with a few more podcast review readings and then introduces a new segment within a segment (how meta!?), the Most Midwestern Moment of the Week (3:50). Then, Rachel returns to the pod to discuss her trip to the "North Shore" in Rachel Reports (8:44)! Lastly, Kj joins the HOFer to taste more Kentucky brews (22:35)! ...

Kj kicks off this episode by reading another podcast review. Then, she gets right to questions with the Midwest Guest Cohost, the Hall of Famer/HOFer (1:26)! They discuss the HOFer's favorite sports memories and she shares her side of the story about their engagement party at Target Field. They also tackle the perpetual stadium "counts' question... again.  Next, Kj joins the HOFer to taste some Ke...

Episode 6 - Kj kicks off this episode by reading more podcast reviews and thanking a few donors.  Thank you, everyone! Next, it's time for questions with the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week and Kj's best friend from college, Sara Kinsella (3:47)! They discuss their favorite sporting events and travel spots of all-time, some Wisconsin snack staples, and a few memories from the past.  Later, they...

Episode 5: Bonus Episode: The Schitt's Break Kj kicks off this episode by discussing the latest police shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota before returning to the crux of the show by reading some more Apple podcasts reviews and an announcement for the Tony Kornheiser Littles listeners of this podcast. Then, Kj joins the HOFer to taste Colorado brews in Taste Test with the Hall...

Episode 4 - Kj kicks off this episode by explaining/complaining about how particularly bad she sounds this week. Then she reads some more podcast reviews and a fact check from last week. Then, it's time for questions with the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, Jolene Wojcik (@jmrwojcik on Twitter) (3:00)! They discuss adding another category to the Midwest, grocery store etiquette, and the great s...

Episode 3: Meat Raffle, Baby!  Kj kicks off this episode by reading some reviews of the podcast before launching into Questions with the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, the HOFer! (3:17)! They discuss what does and does not count as a valid stadium visit, common misconception of Midwesterners, and also some common non-misconceptions of Midwesterners.  Next, Kj joins the HOFer to taste some more...

Episode 2 -  Kj kicks off this episode by reading listener comments from last week's episode before launching into Questions with the Midwest Guest Co-host of the week, Kim Willson (@KimWills33 on Twitter) (4:13)! They discuss why the Minnesota Twins didn't put a roof on their stadium, the Midwest 4-way stop conundrum, do you say Ant or Aunt?, where else Midwesterns might feel comfortable living,...

Episode 1: That's a Straight Up Uff Da! Episode 1 - It's the inaugural Midwest Bias episode and in true Speaking of Tangents podcast fashion, the episode went a little long.  Kj kicks off this episode by explaining the genesis of the Midwest Bias podcast and its planned structure. Next, it's time for Questions with the Co-host (4:53) -  with the Hall of Famer (HOFer)! They define what constitutes...

A necessary episode for planning purposes. Includes a few sneak peeks. Full first episode dropping early next week. Thanks for listening!     midwestbiaspod@gmail.com Twitter: @midwestbiaspod Graphics by Jenni Ohnstad (jenniohnstad.com) Music: Intro by Kj and Jason Fuse. All other music by Kj  

The Speaking of Tangents Podcast Network Presents...Midwest Bias! Listen to find out what this new podcast is all about - but, pretty sure it's kinda obvious by the title alone. If you are not familiar with Speaking of Tangents podcast, then you probably should listen.  Heck, everyone should listen. Go ahead, then!     Email: midwestbiaspod@gmail.com Graphics by Jenni Ohnstad (jenniohnstad.com)