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Beau Bakken of Hallock, MN is a chip off the old block.... or should we say "Rock" when it comes to creativity and artistic success!

Rock Bakken of Hallock, MN is deeply rooted in his community and in the region. He's been and continues to be the proprietor of a shoe and clothing store in downtown Hallock - while developing artistic skills in painting for the same decades. He and his son Beau currently have a "father and son" art display at the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council's Gallery - located on the Thief River Falls campus...

Glen Braget welcomes back Thunderblood Charlie Norris to the program with his very special guest, legendary pro wrestler/trainer/promoter Eddie Sharkey. Eddie and Charlie share memories of Pro Wrestling America, the good times traveling with the boys, Eddie's career in ring and as a trainer, growing up fast on Hennepin Avenue, Sean Waltma's early days and a heckuva rib pulled on Eddie by Charlie b...

Glen Braget and Mike McCurdy are joined by author Vinny Berry. Berry is the co-author of Lance By Chance: Wrestling As a Von Erich, the autobiography of Lance Von Erich.

Sheila Smith, Executive Director of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, shares thoughts on voting for the arts, and the many opportunities and challenges facing the arts in Minnesota at this time.

Trey Everett of Crookston, MN is the new “Showcase and Training Specialist” with the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC). He’s working on several initiatives to include the Bakken Exhibit – on display now in the NWMAC Gallery on the Thief River Falls campus of Northland Community & Technical College. Trey also discusses the future Black Lives Matter Exhibit, the Tending the Creative Soul Zoom...

Long-time Crookston, MN resident Rick Jensen is a master woodcarver and teacher of the craft. His story reveals more than just the shavings and shaping of wood!

On this edition, Glen Braget and Mike McCurdy welcome pro wrestling personality Carmine DeSpirito to the program to discuss his pro wrestling journey and promote his very entertaining podcast, Contrary to Popular Wrestling.

Glen Braget and Mike McCurdy welcome back Author Kenny Casanova to discuss the upcoming virtual fundraiser "CAULI-CON" event that will be live on FITE on October 4th! The event is organised by The Cauliflower Alley Club! CAULI-CON features many familiar faces and award winners from former CAC reunions (as well as other big name wrestlers, historians and authors) all attending this huge fan-friendl...

Glen Braget and Mike McCurdy welcome Keith Elliot Greenberg, author of Too Sweet Inside the Indie Wrestling Revolution, and David Fuller, founder of Texas Indie promotion IHWE.

Glen Braget and Mike McCurdy welcome television/radio personality, pro wrestling podcaster, YouTuber, professional film critic Chris Van Vliet to the program to talk about his love of pro wrestling. Chris has been involved with All Elite Wrestling and has also interviewed many pro wrestlers, past and present on his own podcast, the Chris Van Vliet Show.

Pro Wrestling Referee James Beard returns to the program to share his memories of his friend, KIller Tim Brooks, who passed away June 30, 2020

Jordynn Jonsrud of Goodridge, MN is a freshman at Concordia College of Moorhead, MN - and while she loves to sing, performing in the Concordia Choir, she is an accomplished artist. Jordynn won first place at the NW Minnesota Arts Council's spring art exhibit and her image....The Joker.... is a chalk drawing that went from a blank black sheet of paper to a highly-detailed image!

Red Lake Falls, MN wood carver Joe Wavra recently won the NW Minnesota Arts Council's "Northwest Star Award for his decade-plus work in wood carvings. He talks about his business and the unexpected award.

On this edition of Rasslin Memories Then and Now, Glen Braget chats with former MN pro wrestler Charley Norris. Charley talks about growing up on the Red Lake Indian Reservation, breaking into the business under the tutelage of the Legendary Eddie Sharkey, working the Midwest Indies and his up and down run with World Championship Wrestling in the early to mid 90s. Charley is a heckuva raconteur, t...

Glen Braget and Michael McCurdy welcome independent pro wrestler Brad Sanders to talk about his recent bout with Covid-19 and the battle he had to take on dealing with the Virus.

Glen Braget and the Grizzed Vet Mike McCurdy welcome pro wrestler/trainer/ PWA owner “Big Ugly” Gabe Jiminez to the show to share his pro wrestling journey.

Glen Braget and Mike McCurdy welcome veteran Pro Wrestling Tracy Smothers and Author John Cosper to discuss the release of Tracy's book "If you don’t buy this book, EVERYBODY DIES!"

Mara Hanel, Executive Director of the NW Minnesota Arts Council (Warren, MN), shares details on the thousands of dollars available for regional artists through the NWMAC within Kittson, Roseau, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Norman counties. Applications for NWMAC grant money will be taken until November 1st!

Glen Braget and George Schire look back on the life and career of Pampero Firpo, who passed away January 9, 2020

Glen Braget and Mike McCurdy talk with Pat Laprade and Bertrand Hebert, authors of The Eighth Wonder of the World, The True Story of Andre the Giant

Glen Braget and Michael McCurdy welcome Miranda Gordy back to the show to update the listeners on what she has been up to since his first appearance on the show.

Glen Braget and Mike McCurdy talk with researcher Milaun Murry from the University of Texas Arlington about her project, Professional Wrestling in North Texas.

Glen and Mike discuss the latest pro wrestling news and the coronavirus with Golden Boy Greg Anthony. This interview was recorded in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Greg shares his take on the virus and its impact on the pro wrestling business at that time

Glen and Mike chat with the returning Barrett Brown to get the lowdown on some of the places he's been working, his plans for the future and his opinion of Billy Corgan's NWA.