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News from the Crabby Coffee Shop

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Step up to the counter and grab a cup of curmudgeonness with an extra shot of humor. Every week, Garage Logic's Kenny Olson and former KSTP TV reporter Jay Kolls bring their steaming hot takes to the issues and concerns of the day worth griping about. They are also joined by their "famous" "friends" along the way to discuss the news of the day in Minnesota and around the world. No issue is too small to grouse about, and get those kids off the lawn too!

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art19.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Pablo Escobar's Cocaine Hippos 08.03.2023

Forget about Cocaine Bear... We have cocaine hippos to discuss! Plus, is customer service at an all-time low for satisfaction? AND, checkout what these 3 old guys are doing!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Cocaine Bear got into some BAD stuff! 01.03.2023

The crew is excited for Cocaine Bear! Kenny even more so after learning it’s based on a true story. Dawn also teaches us how to tap dance! FROM THE CAST Moai statute Preserved frozen bear See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

THANK YOU for booking with Gravel Travel Tours! 22.02.2023

Kenny comes up with a brilliant business plan for the Crabby Crew. Dawn is stuck in her jacket. John takes us around the world and Dawn participates in a survey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What does the Minnesota flag even look like? 15.02.2023

Today on the cast we take another stab at helping out “the great state of Minnesota.” This time by redesigning the state flag. Plus interesting places to travel and you won’t believe the story Kenny shares about an 1869 shipwreck!  FROM THE CAST 1869 Shipwreck Shark attacks! Time to redo the MN flag? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

Do we NEED work wives and work husbands? 08.02.2023

Another wide ranging cast today... Do we need work wives and work husbands? What oddities sent us to the ER in 2022? Plus a little more on dreams. FROM THE CAST What sent us to the ER in 2022 (Mildly Explicit) Work spouses WHAT WE DID NOT COVER 10 romantic ways to enjoy Valentine’s Day See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

PERFECTION and MORONS... Pretty much sums of this podcast! 01.02.2023

We examine the harsh truth that being a moron is indeed okay. Plus, what type of perfectionist are you? And how healthy is your inner monologue? FROM THE CAST 8 reasons why thinking you're a moron increases self-awareness What kind of perfectionist are you? Does everyone have an inner monologue? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

What are you dreaming about? 25.01.2023

Our resident "dreamologist" Dawn McClain breaks down the dreams of Kenny, John and Ross. The information she share with the crew could be helpful to you... Kenny also ponders if ghosts could be aliens? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Do men REALLY buy BIG cars to compensate for "smaller" things? 18.01.2023

On today's abbreviated version of the "cast" Kenny unearths an interesting study on men and big vehicles... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The weather outside is FRIGHTFUL! 11.01.2023

The weather outside on the day of this record is less than stellar, so please pay attention on roads and avoid becoming a Hooplehead stuck in the ditch! Today we catch up with Semi Truck Driver, Vic, who sets you all straight on how to drive in poor conditions. We also catch up with on of our favorites, Bridget McCutchen.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Dawn and her mom feed the birds! PLUS, the Most Interesting Man In The World... 05.01.2023

Dawn went home for Christmas and as you might expect, hilarity ensued. Kenny also offers up some information on The Most Interesting Man In The World. Remember him? FROM THE CAST Most Interesting Man In The World See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What is going on in Ireland? 21.12.2022

Kenny, John and Dawn spend some time in Ireland on this pod. Well not really, but they do talk about it. PLUS ghostly adventures with Dawn and some other really creepy topics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We make a pitch to Floridians! 14.12.2022

In the spirit of Minnesota's "Viceroy" attempting to lure Floridians to Minnesota, KO and the crew come up with their own pitch to help make it happen! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We FINALLY know who/ what killed John F. Kennedy! 07.12.2022

Kenny and the crew touch on the very "cliché" topic of the John F. Kennedy assassination... Who actually killed the 35th president of the United States? Aliens, perhaps? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Gene Hollister from Rose Presents takes us behind the scenes of your favorite bands and acts 30.11.2022

After months and a literal year of promises from Kenny, we are joined by Gene Hollister from Rose Presents to discuss his decades in the music industry, behind the scenes stories and the general wackiness of the events and promotions business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Weird Al is NOT funny and Dawn is ANGRY! 16.11.2022

Is Weird Al funny or talented? The crabby crew has a very heated discussion. Plus, why is Dawn so angry today? AND Rookie stops in to defend his good name. From The Cast Weird Al Tyson and Holyfield THC Little People See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mr. FYI is PROTESTING the recording of this cast! 09.11.2022

Kenny is out today so naturally somebody needed to be crabby. In an odd twist of fate, it was Mr. FYI! We also get into upsetting song lyrics and our potential quest to set a Guinness world record! FROM THE CAST No more political calls Upsetting song lyrics Bunjee jumping record See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

WOW are we crabby! 02.11.2022

You wanted crabby and you got it today. NEWS FLASH… Don’t be those people who hold up signs on overpasses. Plus funny test answers from kiddos and famous people with your name. FROM THE CAST Funny Test Answers Clean Your Garage Famous People With Your Name See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Buried alive… Yay or nay? Plus touching roadkill stories… 26.10.2022

Dawn recaps a paranormal weekend at The Lexington in St. Paul. Would you pay to be buried alive? PLUS, Kenny HATES coyotes! FROM THE CAST Buried Alive Coyote saved See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mullet mania and dirty jurors! 19.10.2022

Leave it to this “cast” to address hard hitting news stories like the best mullets of 2022 and jurors who just can’t keep their eyes and hands off of the crooks! Plus, Dawn shares another paranormal experience! FROM THE CAST Top Mullets of 2022 Join Dawn at The Lexington See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We provide Kenny with some much needed therapy! 12.10.2022

Kenny has a smoking problem and he know it. So on this “cast” we offer up some on the spot therapy for him. Plus some cringe worthy water stories that are sure to upset Dawn. FROM THE CAST Man bit by gator survives in lake for 3 days! Man survives in freezer See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dawn’s most excellent adventure! 05.10.2022

Dawn is back from Europe and tells us all about it. Plus an update on our friend, Bridget McCutchen. FROM THE CAST Bridget McCutchen Site Bridget News Story See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Exciting road trips and fall in Minnesota! 28.09.2022

On today’s cast the crew gets into fall activities in Minnesota. How should we appreciate the season? PLUS, what are the best road trips to take in the USA? FROM THE CAST Fall in Minnesota 55 Best Road Trips See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The toys that almost killed us! 21.09.2022

Turns out people are pillaging donkey male genitals and some crazy lady brought a raccoon into a North Dakota bar. We also discuss the top 25 most dangerous toys off all-time. FROM THE CAST Donkey Pizzle Racoon at a bar Dangerous Toys See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Famous birthday disasters and headless hamsters! 14.09.2022

Kenny opens the cast with a story about people who were born on September 11th of 2001. That got us thinking about famous things and people that relate to our birthdays… Plus Ross tells us about his hamsters that turned out to be cannibals. FROM THE CAST 9/11/2001 Birthday's Woman spreads hamster's ashes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

America’s rudest cities 07.09.2022

What are the rudest cities in America? Kenny has the complete list for us. Dawn and Ross also tell us all about their car troubles… FROM THE CAST America's rudest cities See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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