Volsteadland

Volsteadland Live at the CC Club In this special Volsteadland Live episode, Amy and Heather take the stage at the legendary CC Club in Minneapolis for a raucous, revealing, and sometimes emotional journey into the life and myth of Isadore “Kid Cann” Blumenfeld. Joined by authors, filmmakers, musicians, and descendants of the men who ran the town, we dive into the bullet-riddled underworld of Prohi...

Here's just a little bonus thank you episode. I'm still working on editing the actual show, and will release it just as soon as it's ready! Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis, with a special interest in Isadore Blumenfield, aka Kid Cann. In each episode, we choose a story from that era to present to you.   Credits :...

Hello!!! It’s great to see you again! We’ve been on hiatus, but wanted to come back and tell you about our LIVE show coming up in May 2025. So we’re dusting off our mics and getting back in the game! Then hopefully you can join us at our live show on May 3 rd 2025. Our guests will be Ron de Beaulieu , Author of Minnesota's Most Notorious Mobster: The Making and Breaking of Kid Cann , Filmmaker...

Our sister podcast, The Activity Continues  is a podcast where a couple of dorks (Amy & Megan) chat about the TV show,  The Dead Files  and other creepy shit. Each week we each choose an episode to dissect and chat about. See our socials (links below) or our blog for extras.  So grab your hankies, hop in the Cadillac, and join us when…  The Activity Continues . Season two starts in just a week...

This is our 17th episode, it's Season 2 Episode 4. “Red Herrings and Scandal”. We have a different format for you this time. We sat down with our friend Amoreena to chat about another famous person who was charged with the Mann Act, aka White Slavery Act. This is the charge that basically brought down Kid Cann in the 1960s. Amoreena is the friend who has done some wonderful artwork for us and...

This episode is called “The Gangster Mind” and it’s about the criminal mind, psychology and history of the gang and gangsters. It is episode three of season two: Single Barrel Edition. Heather is presenting.   Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis, with a special interest in Isadore Blumenfield, aka Kid Cann. In each episode, we c...

This episode is called “Izzy’s Funny Valentine” and it’s about Marilyn Ann Tollefson. It is episode one of season two: Single Barrel Edition. This time Amy is covering the life of Marilyn Ann Tollefson, the woman who at one time, loved Isadore Blumenfeld then ultimately took him down. Happy Valentine’s Day, we hope your Valentine is truer to you than either of these people were to each other. Cont...

This episode is about George “Machine Gun” Kelly and is episode one of season two: Single Barrel Edition.   Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis, with a special interest in Isadore Blumenfield, aka Kid Cann. In each episode, we choose a story from that era to present to you.   Credits : Hosts: Amy Lotsberg and Heather Cram Theme...

This episode is an update on what’s happening in the Collected Sounds Podcast Universe. ·        Volsteadland is on break until season two (probably in February, but may be sooner) ·        Tales from the Shift is looking for guests! It could be you! (see link below) ·        Amy’s podcast recommendations, all spooky ones this time. ·        Amy is available to be your Podcast Producer! “Breaking...

This is a bonus episode where you'll hear the full conversation I had with my friend Melissa about how she "met" Kid Cann. We also talk about my haunted house, her book and podcast and a few other things. I hope you enjoy it.   I hope the sound quality of the call portion won’t turn you off. I tried to fix it, and it honestly sounds better once you get used to it :)   Melissa’s podcast...

This episode is our season one Finale. Our cocktail is the Fancy Free. So mix one up and join us while we talk about some of the sources and online research we’ve done. Video version of this episode: The Insiders: https://youtu.be/wEddi6qy5iQ Transcript of this episode (it's a long one so it's in two parts): https://www.podpage.com/volsteadland/blog/transcript-episode-11-the-insiders-seaso...

This episode is the end of Kid Cann’s story. Tonight, we drank Bourbon and Ginger Beer, and Bev Wine. So mix one up and join us while we talk about the end of Kid Cann’s reign in Minneapolis. This is a long one because I didn’t want to split it into two. The flow wouldn’t have been right.   Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis, w...

For this episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek at a series I’m producing over on my other podcast, Collected Sounds. I am reading to you the short story called “Afterward” by Edith Wharton. This story was written in 1910.   It is an ironic ghost story about greed and retribution. This is my favorite so far of the ones I’ve done. Happy Spooky Season! Credits This independent podcast is produced by A...

This episode is about The Syndicate’s Rum Ring and the murder of its’ Fixer. Our cocktail is Bootleg (originated right here in Minneapolis!) So mix one up and join us while we talk about bootleggers finally paying for their crimes and what not to do if you don’t want to end up in a ditch with 14 bullets in you (spoiler alert: keep your mouth shut)   Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underw...

This episode is about the aftermath of the murder trial. Our cocktail is The Bootleg. So mix one up and join us while we talk about bribing juries, extortion, and attempted murder. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis, with a special interest in Isadore Blumenfield, aka Kid Cann. In each episode, we choose a story from that era t...

This episode is part two of The Bumbling Crew, the continuation of the trail of Kid Cann for the murder of Walter Liggett and the aftermath. Our cocktail is the Scofflaw So mix one up and join us while we talk testimonies that make no sense, frustrating procedures and questionable practices. Here's the link to Heather Woodbury's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heather-woodbu...

Volsteadland: Episode 6 The Bumbling Crew This episode is about the trial of Kid Cann for the murder of Walter Liggett. Our cocktail is the Scofflaw. So mix one up and join us while we talk murder, a bungled investigation and a bananas trial. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis, with a special interest in Isadore Blumenfield, ak...

This episode is about an historic kidnapping, and two journalists who just couldn't let it go. Our cocktail is the Ward 8. So, mix one up and join us while we talk kidnapping, editorial attacks, real attacks and murder. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis, with a special interest in Isadore Blumenfield, aka Kid Cann. In each...

This episode is about Cann's bootlegging, and two more brushes with law enforcement. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis, with a special interest in Isadore Blumenfield, aka Kid Cann. In each episode, we choose a story from that era to present to you.   Credits : Hosts: Amy Lotsberg and Heather Cram Theme Music: "The Las...

This episode is an addendum to Episode 3:Battle of Bullets If you think I got anything wrong here, please let me know! Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis, with a special interest in Isadore Blumenfield, aka Kid Cann. In each episode, we choose a story from that era to present to you.   Credits : Hosts: Amy Lotsberg and Heather...

This episode is about the Payne Avenue Bank Robbery in 1923. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis, with a special interest in Isadore Blumenfield, aka Kid Cann. In each episode, we choose a story from that era to present to you.   Credits : Hosts: Amy Lotsberg and Heather Cram Theme Music: "The Last Prayer (to Isadore Blumenf...

This episode is about Blumenfeld's early years. A look at his humble beginnings, before he ruled the streets of Minneapolis.  Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis, with a special interest in Isadore Blumenfield, aka Kid Cann. In each episode, we choose a story from that era to present to you.   Credits : Hosts: Amy Lotsberg a...

Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis, focusing on notorious mobster Isadore Blumenfeld, a.k.a. Kid Cann. Launching summer 2021. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis, with a special interest in Isadore Blumenfield, aka Kid Cann. In each episode, we choose a story from that era to...

Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis, focusing on notorious mobster Isadore Blumenfeld, a.k.a. Kid Cann. Launching summer 2021. if you or your parents, grandparents, etc. have any stories, folklore, or anything really, on Isadore Blumenfeld, aka Kid Cann please let me know. we’d love to get in touch and chat about it or use your story in the podc...