Kevin Gorg, Steve Brown, John Schwietz, Jeff Hoffmann

The Kindness Chronicles

Society EN ↓ 205 episodes

We live in a world dominated by stories of divisiveness. The Kindness Chronicles hopes to give the world a dose of the "Minnesota Nice" it desperately needs. Hosted by Fox Sports North's Kevin Gorg, Steve Brown of Johnny Clueless fame and John Schwietz (a guy you've never heard of), the Kindness Chronicles delivers stories of kindness through the lens of Minnesotans who share their personal backstories and celebrate those who influenced them to become the people they are today.

Author

Kevin Gorg, Steve Brown, John Schwietz, Jeff Hoffmann

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

159. Gentle Touch Cleaning w/ Jaylen Jones 17.07.2025

We visit with Mahtomedi High School Student, Jaylen Jones, aspiring entrepreneur  with a big heart. Learn more about his unique idea of connecting high school students with seniors in need of cleaning services and companionship.

158. Nice Bike_with Mark Scharenbroich 08.07.2025

What. A. Guest. Intern Jeff lands another excellent storyteller! Enjoy. We did.

157. Compassionate Humor w/ Professor Quentin Schultze 02.07.2025

We visit with Professor Quentin Schulze, author of the best selling, "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out." He shares stories of Jean Shepherd, American storyteller, humorist known for the film, "A Christmas Story," which he narrated and co-scripted. He also wrote "The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters," which seemed appropriate for this time of year. Profe...

156. Nocturnal Admissions w/Steve Adelman 27.06.2025

In a "Best of" episode, we visit with author Steve Adelman about his career in the Night Club business that took him from Boston to New York  to LA to Singapore to Memphis. The characters he encountered and the kindness (yes, kindness) he experienced along the way. 

155. Nick Flood Part 2 of 2 (Vince Flynn memories) 18.06.2025
154. Nick Flood Part 1 of 2 (Vince Flynn memories) 17.06.2025

KG, Steve, Intern Jeff and John visit with St. Thomas Academy/St. Thomas College (OHHHHH GOOOOD for YOOOOU) legend (Actually, his dad was the legend), Nick Flood. They discuss Father's Day, the U.S. Open and start to reminisce about their friend (and actual legend) Vince Flynn as the 12th anniversary of his passing nears (June 19) Part 1 of 2. We had a lot to discuss. 

153. Vegas, Hockey and Hockey Moms 16.06.2025

The title says it all. Just KG and John chewing the fat.

152. All the Feels: Movie Moments 03.06.2025

The KC Crew discuss movie moments that get you "where it counts."

151. Selfless Scholars, Brooks and Zach 28.05.2025

Eyota Minnesota is the home of two really good guys, Brooks and Zach. We surprise Zach with a Selfless Scholar Scholarship. 

150. What the heck is a Lupus Spiel 21.05.2025

We visit with the most delightful Curler, Singer, Motivational Speaker, Philanthropist, Exercise influencer, Regan Birr about her organization that supports Lupus research. Remember when George Costanza thought he had Lupus? We address this on today's KC.

149. Corporate Kindness 19.05.2025

The KC Clown Car addresses the challenges of corporate culture and kindness.

148. Finding Kindness during Road Construction Season 13.05.2025

It's our favorite "season," Road Construction. The "KC Clown Car" addresses the challenges of finding kindness in an otherwise dumpster fire of traffic in the Twin Cities. 

147. Music Literacy w/Dr. Michael Georgieff and Ken Freed 07.05.2025

Fascinating look at the impact music literacy can have on a developing brain. We also review KG's brilliant Kentucky Derby prognostication. 

146. Sonja Dalbey_Have a Heart..Organ Donations 01.05.2025

The KC crew visits with multiple organ donation recipient, Sonja Dalbey. The KINDNESS of an organ donor cannot be overstated. 

145. Kind Lips 24.04.2025

Kind Lips founder, Josh Neuman, joins us to share his unique twist on lip balm with meaning.

144. KC Quickie: Checking in w/ "Intern" Mario 22.04.2025

People have been asking...so, we visit with our first and only, intern, Mario Esteb. He checks in from Syracuse University. 

143. Masters, Wild, CC4KTC 17.04.2025

What week. The Masters, the Wild and another fun fundraiser to promote. we are joined by Roger McNear and our friend, Jeff Hoffman IN STUDIO! Big fun.

142. 2B Continued 10.04.2025

Tammy Diehn, Executive Director of 2B Continued, introduces us to the organization she founded to help young people in west central Minnesota. 

141. Joan Steffend and Joe Brandmeier (Kindness Documentarians) 04.04.2025

Former Kare 11 and HGTV personality, Joan Steffend and her award-winning documentarian husband, Joe Brandmeier discuss an important project they are developing (with longtime KSTP Sports Anchor, Joe Schmit). It’s the heartwarming story of a special friendship between a St. Paul High School Student and a new student at his school…Minnesota Twin and MLB Hall of Famer, Joe Mauer and his friend Mike,...

140. Be Nice or Be KIND? 27.03.2025

To be or not to be Nice or Kind...THAT is the question. The KC Crew tackle this important (sorta) topic. Of course, we also discuss donuts and bad mustaches. You got this! (Barf) That comment will make sense when you give it a listen.

139. A.I. and Kindness 19.03.2025

We cover a lot of ground. A.I., Grandpa Gorgie, hockey tournament, mustaches, Sydney Sweeney and of course, donuts.

138. What's the deal with Mardi Gras 05.03.2025

We deep dive into Mardi Gras and the goal of Fat Tuesday kindness that is often overlooked amid all the fun. We also discuss the Oscars...briefly. It was more than enough.

137. A Show about NOTHING or EVERYTHING 27.02.2025

Nothing? Or a little bit of everything. Wooden Sticks meets Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Donut Edition) meets Chicago Law to Entertainment Tonight and back to Donuts. Of course,a dose of Kindness along the way.  NOTE: Be sure to mark your calendars for the first Kindness Chronicles LIVE Podcast celebrating the Selfless Scholars. Wednesday, May 21st at 5:30 at the Masonic Heritage Center's ive...

136. Camp Odayin (with Sara Meslow) 19.02.2025

After a brief episode of Wooden Sticks with KG and the Bob Dylan Chronicles with Steve, we visit with Founder and Executive Director, Sara Meslow, from Camp Odayin, a unique camp for children with heart disease. A program that not only provides a wonderful experience for the kids, but incredible resources for their families.

135. Dr. Greg Beilman: Army Medics to Med School 11.02.2025

The KC Crew visits with Retired Army Colonel, Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Greg Beilman about a unique University of Minnesota program that capitalizes on the talent and experience of Army Medics and recruiting them for Medical School. The need for physicians in rural Minnesota is quite critical; moreover, this program could help address the need.

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