The Kindness Chronicles

Heather Boschke is a marketer, professor and bird lover. Her mission is to spread joy one bird at a time and unlock the wonder of birds in kids of all ages! Her bird love began at age seven, when she had a pet cockatiel named Birdie. She enjoys birding in her backyard and at parks and nature centers around Minnesota to get inspiration for her drawings (which she does with pen and marker). You can...

We attempt a point/counterpoint on the topic of whether Kindness Takes Effort? Newsflash, Mrs. Schwietz wins the debate. 

The KCP Crew looks back on 2025. Highs and Lows and everything in between. Here’s to a happy, healthy and KIND 2026. 

John's dad, Jack, passed away earlier this year. In his memory, we decided to replay our fun chat with him about fatherhood and favorite TV and Movie Dads.

Author Sharon Eubank discusses the importance of small acts of kindness. Check out her book, Doing Small Things with Great Love.

Fun guest ALERT! Dr. Quentin Schultze, author of "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out! Life Lessons for the Movie A Christmas Story joins the KC Crew for this Christmas special 

We visit with Divisional Command Sgt. Major Marc Dempsey (One of 8 in the Country) about his 35-year military career and the role reunions play in the lives of those serving and why we enjoy witnessing them SO MUCH! OxytoSUNDAY.

Our first LIVE podcast. It was taped in the Spring, but we have been saving it to inject a little holiday cheer into the world. 

We discuss everything from the Wild, Vikings, Rice Krispie Turkeys and the role gravy plays in a successful Thanksgiving feast.

We visit with John's cousin, Major Andrew Melander, a Green Beret on Veteran's Day.

We meet with Ben Brown and discuss a growing challenge!

Once again, not our best effort. However, the end of the show offers a special glimpse into the dynamic that exists among the KC Crew when the tape isn't rolling.

Is it possible to discuss politics without being divisive? Hats off to Mike Newcome who is trying his best to run a campaign for Governor dominated with kindness. The fact is, we tried...really hard. It might not be possible. Based on some listener feedback, we have edited out some regretful dialogue and hope that someone like Mike can be an example of the kind of politician the country seems to n...

The KC crew enjoy a fun visit with Agile Video's Todd Vaske. 

This one matters! 

Probably not our best effort, but having a little fun with this "Quickie>"

Regions Hospital Trauma Department faces incredibly difficult cases every day. We visit with an important member of that team.

John's dad passed away last week. The fellas reflect on the extraordinary kindness that can often come during the most difficult times.

The whole gang is in studio. Buckle up for a bunch of nonsense. JJ McCarthy, 21 cents, Would you rather and a special Dr. Who clip.

Maybe our favorite episode ever. Our OLD pal (emphasis on the OLD), Mike Newcome introduces us to two very impressive students from Ukraine, Alisa and Dasha are about as impressive as two 16-year olds could be. Wow!

Sports sports sports...is your whole life about sports/ This week it is! KG is back and there was a lot to cover.

Part 2 of our visit with Billy focuses on his battle with Focal Dystonia and his decision to switch from a world-class right handed guitarist into a world class southpaw. Unreal story. 

World-class guitarist, composer and producer, Billy McLaughlin joins us in studio in a fascinating two part interview.

sorry we missed a week. We bet you survived. No KG. No Intern Jeff. No problem. Nate Bargaetze. Sydney Sweeney. Would you rather- KC Edition. Thanks for listening. 

Read, Brush, Floss, Repeat... one way to mitigate the chances of Alzheimer's Disease. In a science and syllable heavy episode, we learn a bit about the role that oral health can play in preventing Alzheimer's Disease and the lab at the University of Minnesota researching this issue. A lab funded by the CAD (Curing Alzheimer's Disease) Foundation.