We have a very large amount of Minnesota Goodbye emails today. We didn't get to do one yesterday because our equipment broke and we couldn't do it. And it was frustrating because Jenny was overwhelmed with work yesterday and then the computer went down. We had to get an update and a patch and bleh, bleh, bleh. Cult fixed it. But apparently Colt, the afternoon guy with Fallon, fixed it, so it's working again. Let's jump right in.
Most of the time, the Minnesota Goodbye is all about your emails, and we do have a bunch, so I'm going to race through as many as we can. I heard Jenny read a bunch of random fun facts on the radio. Here's mine, Dave thought you'd like this too. Carol Spinney was the man who voiced and puppeteered Big Birds since the beginning of Sesame Street in
the nineteen sixties. In the early nineteen eighties, when NASA was falling out of public favor, they approached Carol Spinny to take Big Bird to space on the nineteen eighty four Challenger mission to reignite interest in NASA with children. He went through many months of asking and in his last weeks. They had him put on the Big Bird suit to actually get in the shuttle, and it wouldn't fit. They couldn't get it in the doors of the shuttle, so
they scrapped the idea of taking Big Bird to space. That's when they thought to do the national contest to take a teacher to space. And that's probably how you know the story of the Space Shuttle challenge or explosion They said nineteen eighty four. That actually happened in nineteen eighty six. I remember very clearly. Wow, had it not been for the Big Bird costume being unable to fit in the rocket, Big Bird would have been in that fatal explosion.
And Carol Spinny just died like recently within the last like five years. I think you're right. Wow, I learned this, they say. I learned this from the great documentary called I Am Big Bird about the life and career of Carol Spinney. It's fantastic. Check it out for a nerdy documentary. Sometime. Y'all make my day every day. Thanks for all you do.
Jen. That was very nice. You know what. We got a lot of negative nasty emails the last couple of days with Drake being gone, and people just you know, it's negative and nasty, and I'm gonna let you know it's hurtful, even if you don't mean it to be hurtful, So you know, but I do appreciate hearing what you're saying. But just keep in mind that when you write something negative and nasty, it hurts. So
I really appreciate jen at you being positive. I will get to a couple of those and let me scroll down here because, like I said, I read flagged a bunch of these because they're all so good. I'm going to pick a random one. Here we go. You've been my company during my entire maternity leave, says Taylor. I've been at home with a newborn. Also, I'm thankful for you. I am so sad to hear about Drake, but I know the show will continue to thrive as you always do.
I want to say I love it when fun joins you. He is so great. Random question when you're on the show, how do you eat and drink during my weekday? I'm constantly making coffee, your tea, and refilling my water bottle. I also always have a snack. Do you have food and drinks prepared before you sit down? For your show. I stop at caribou or make my own coffee, bring it in in a thermos. What did you bring in? I have water. I really should start bringing food
and drinks and stuff, but I do not. I really should, though. I don't eat during the show because I don't really have time and I've been doing this radio gig long enough to know that if you're eating in your caught off guard, then you got to go right exactly. So I don't
really eat during the show. We used to give Steve a hard time because that motherfucker he would, like nine o'clock every morning, he would take a tupperware of stinky something out of the microwave, bring it in here, is like salmon and broccoli or something awful, and he'd bring it in here and he would eat purposely loud to piss fallen off and it would stink. And so anyway we can eat during the show, we just don't. More serious
question. I have a single friend that celebrates all of our friend groups, engagements, weddings, baby showers, et cetera, including my milestones, but does not have any of these celebrations for herself as she is happy. How can I show appreciation or celebrate her. And that's from staff writer Taylor.
Any suggestions on celebrating your single friend. I really love this, Taylor, that you're even thinking about it, because I do think that like single women kind of get the short end of the stick because they don't have any celebrations like you know, being married or having a baby or things like that. But I don't know, did they accomplish something at their job, because then you could celebrate that. Yeah, that's a good one, right, or
I mean past birthdays. You could just celebrate them being a great loyal friend to you. I don't know. I feel like taking your friends out every once in a while just to like in I guess celebrate your friendship is nice obviously, like throwing a party is going to be kind of like a specific sort of thing. You got to choose what to throw a party on.
But have they accomplished anything? Maybe they just finished a class and you could celebrate that, Or maybe they learned a new skill and you could celebrate that. I like it. I think that's a good one, like a new skill like learning how to crochet. Right, shout out woubles and going to give a shout out to the woman who heard Susan on the radio, my wife talking about Crochane woubles, which are little grapefruit size, little crochet projects
and they're adorable. And she's like, because of Susan, I started doing woubles and I love it. And it's like, throw a wouble party. That sounds fun, friends, could be great fun to me. Nope, not going to that party. By the way, we are going to do the Dave Ryan book release party coming up this Saturday, the twenty third, at the Local, which is a bar restaurant in Saint Louis Park. Will be in the back room. I'll have my book, We'll have appetizers.
It goes noon until one thirty. And I'm nervous that not many people are going to show up, because like anybody who throws a party, you get nervous that nobody's going to show up. My sister and my mom and my niece will be there. Oh they will. They will. What's your sister's name again, so I can pretend that I remember her. Maddess just like me, but she has blue hair and her boobs are huge. Oh you'll know who she is, Okay, Matt, Can I call her Maddie Maddie.
Yeah, and what and who else's niece? My niece her, So my sister's daughter. Name's Josephine and I call her JOJ joj Judge and then Mama Randa. Of course, I'm pretty sure. I'm like ninety percent sure they're coming. Okay, that's great, and you're invited. I hope you can come, pick up a copy of my book. We'll get a picture together, we'll chat. I will. I'm going to read you a text message from my daughter Allison, because I thought it was very sweet and very
adorable. She says, Evelyn brings your book to me to read every day, and she actually sits and listens. Evelyn is a year and a half old. She knows it's your book because she points to your picture in the back. That is the sweetest. I just love that one. It is a very sweet book. And I'm going to tell you I had fun writing it. And I will freely admit that Josie is the star of the book. She's way more fun than my little character. All My my character's little
asshole. He's like always making a mess and that type of thing. I would smack me if I were that mom or dad, and the illustrations are just that's great. The illustrations woman named Sherry Palmer from Scotland. She's the one who did them Scotland. Good morning, Dave and Jenny, but also not today because it's Bailey. Longtime listeners show BFF even though you don't know it. I hate that Drake left, but I hate more is the cryptic
way things have to be explained. I get it though. It's about feelings. Being PC Corporation, iHeart YadA YadA, and you guys are in the business of entertaining the masses, so you got to try not to piss anybody off. But in instance is a change. I think people will always feel left out because we think we know you guys as friends that we spend a lot of time with, and it feels crappy when you're being left out of
a conversation and a friendship. So hang in there. The questioning will end and the show will go on, like Dave says, and that's one of the things. I totally get it people think of all of us as friends because I always like to say, hey, if we're going to sit down at Fridays and have apps together, we'd probably get along really well, because you know, if you listen to this show, you and I have a lot of We're both super funny, we're both very charming, we have a
lot to say, and we're super charming. Did I say charming? A lot to say that? I say that was much. Yeah, we're super duper charming. That being said, I truly appreciate the constant that is Dave Ryan all the freaking changes, and thank god we still get Dave. Thank you Dave for being that reliable constant for us loyal listeners. We ain't dumb, we know life changes and people move on. Just want to get a staff writer sticker? No, ha ha kidding, but yeah, can you
please send me one long story longer? Wanted to thank you Dave. Hanging in there, Love you, Jenny, staff writer sticker pending Kim in Arlington, Minnesota. Thanks. Arlington's like down on its way to Pipestone? Am I right about that? I don't know where Arlington is. I've heard of it. I think it's on its way to Pipestone. It sounds Southy. You don't know what you're talking about now, Arlington. Thanks for being agreeable.
Thanks for yeah, thanks Kim, And you know what I I trust me that there's a lot of pressure on me to make everything good with the show, but I like to say it's nothing that I haven't done before. Every time somebody leaves, people say it's gonna suck, and then they're always surprised that they like the new person. Trust me, We're never going to hire an asshole or somebody that you don't like. Oh wait, there was Steve Lttark. I'm kidding. I'm kidding. We had Steve on earlier.
We love Steve Kaying and hit the lead on that one. Let's go to the next one. Okay. I'm listening to the Minnesota Goodbye podcast from March eighteenth, and Drake is saying, fumbling the bag. I would have not guessed what he meant to me. That would be like a hand job and playing with the balls of some guy. Wow, Liz, let's see how
this goes. He started talking about the Saint Patti's Day festival in New London, Wisconsin, and some guy he liked was there and I was like, oh, get it, boy, and then it was a huge let down. Is that really a term or is this a Drake term? What the hell does that even mean? Fumbling the bag. Drake was good at coming up with like what non sequiturs? Like the real thing though? Is it? What is it mean? Fumbling the bag means like you messed it up?
Mess it up? Yeah, gosh, I was. I was really gonna do well at this speech, but I fumbled the bag and you messed up a speech. Okay, it makes sense. I've never heard that one, but I'm glad, Liz that your mind went to a hand job. So, uh, one more thing. I texted this in but got no response. Since I don't have other social media other than a lockdown private Facebook,
can you explain this follow me thing that everyone says. Do people get money if they get a certain amount of followers or why do people want them to follow them all the time? I guess I value my privacy, but they thought it was interesting that Tony, who was filling in the other day wants followers. I'm just curious, since again I don't do Instagram, TikTok et, cetera. I know Drake gets money streaming, so I'm curious how
it works as an outsider. Happy Monday now Thursday, Liz. Well, it's a It's a funny question, Liz, because to people who do social media. It's so simple what follow me means and why you want them. But Bailey is here to explain briefly why people want follows. Yes, so your follower count actually does it could get you paid eventually, because the more people who view your content or your posts or whatever you put on your social media, the more people view it, the more likely you'll be able to
monetize on that post. So like, if you get eight thousand followers in one day and twenty seven thousand people like one of your videos, then you could potentially make money on that video. I would also say it's kind of a bragging, right, It's kind of like, you know, I've got I make a little bit of money off of my Instagram through like you know, endorsements and things like that. But it's just fun to say, like,
oh, I posted something and I got some new likes. So even if you don't do it for profit, it's just kind of like bragging, you know what I mean. You're like, oh, no big deal, but he yeah followers, Okay, next one, And like I said, there's a bunch of these, I like, I wanted to get through this one. Don't use my name. Good morning to the most relatable people on the radio. I'm listening to the Minnesota Goodbye. You're talking about Dave's friend
who feels unappreciated. Brief recap. I was talking to a friend of mine and they are married, they've got kids, they've got step grandkids, they get a lot of friends. They do everything for everybody, and nobody ever does anything for them. And I said, that's kind of a mom thing. I think, Yeah, I think a lot of moms do that. My group of besties have talked about this a few times over the years, most recently after Christmas, when all the kids and husband's Christmas stockings were overflowing
with treats and toys, thoughtfully catered to each child than husband. But us moms. Out of the six of us, five of us had stockings that just hung there, deflated and sad, much like our boobs after nursing these very same lucky children. That's shitty. That takes me so sad. It's shitty because we hang up as stocking for Susan. Yeah, and I always make a point to put something in there, you know, Like I think I got her a magnifying glass that hangs on a chain like a necklace.
Yeah, and I thought it was kind of cute and she acted like she liked it. And I'll put tic TACs in some gum or whatever. You know, it has to be a lot, but like something to say I thought of you at one point in time, yeah, versus like because I've seen like tiktoks where it's moms who didn't get anything in their stocking and the husband's like, well, what don't you have anything because I put the stuff in your stocking? You ding dong. There's this you just reminded me,
Bailey. There's a Saturday Night Live skit where mom gets a robe every years, like I got a brand new this, I got a brand new this, I got this, I got a robe. Yes, I know exactly what one you're talking about. It's so funny. Yes, let's see those. The one that had been filled was because she had a conversation with her husband saying she does so all the Christmas shopping, wrapping, decorating, food planning, cookie baking, blah blah blah, the only thing she asked for
in return is to fill her Christmas stocking. That conversation was the result of one Christmas morning spent crying because she was burnout and unappreciated. Unappreciated. A little effort and appreciation go a long way. So if you are a mom and don't get appreciated, you're not alone and doesn't make it okay. If you are the partner of a mom, make sure you show her some appreciation. Yes, please, the moms deserve it. They do all of everything.
They bring the life into the world. No, it's true. Speaking of appreciation, thank you Dave for the staff Rider sticker and the Dave Ryan stickers. They're proudly displayed on my garage fridge, so it makes me smile every time I pull in the garage. I always catch I often catch myself thinking I can't believe he actually took time out of his day to send those. So thank you again, and that is it. Thank you very much for that email. I'm going to hit delete. We got a bunch more.
We'll get to as many as we can and see what happens. And I'm clicked, and there's always tomorrow. I have a question you guys. You ever had a reading from Gary Spivey where he comes in and does something anything come true or not come true? The reason I ask is because I had a psychic reading recently. It was quite interesting, but I'm not sure what to make out of everything. Have a good day, thanks for the daily entertainment. And she says, don't say my name, so I'll be
careful not to Gary. Without getting into the story, I've told it a million times. He had a message from my dad after my dad died that only my dad would know. He's like, your dad's been trying to talk to me. He said to tell you this, and I'm like, there's no way. And Gary treats it so casually, in the same way that you and I can tell time. We'll look at a clock and go, oh, well, it's eight fifteen. Gary sometimes does that so casually and
he doesn't go look at that. I was right everybody, But at the same time, he's missed a lot. You know, he's he's he doesn't get everything right, but I don't. If he really was right all the time, he would be the president of the world, right, Yeah,
because I had one reading one time and that did not come true. But I feel like when you get a psychic reading, you're it's more for the experience, okay, And it's just I mean, it's kind of like a fun thing sort of because it's like a weird like a circus act kind of thing, like, ooh, this is exciting, Like tarot cards kind of feels the same way. It's like an experience, but you can take whatever you want from it, and maybe whatever you get from it is actually going
to be helpful to you. So I know that Gary has told me a couple of times. He's like, some people, you know, come in for fun, and some people are such believers. They'll come in and they'll they can't afford all of it on their credit card, so they'll put part on a credit card, parting on a check, and part in cash, and then part on another credit card, and he'll lower the price a little bit, like you know what, I don't want you to spend your last
dime. So here we go, Dave. I know Jenny is out, so I wouldn't want you to be left without content and someone to riff with. I want to give a PSA for ergonomic keyboards and mouses. Well, let's find out. I've worked computer job for a few years. I'm thirty two, and I recently googled why do my fingers fall asleep when holding my cell phone? At night. My fingers fall asleep when I'm in bed scrolling. Google claims it's carpal tunnel. Well. I finally bought an ergonomic mouse
and keyboard, and my hands are already starting to feel better. Although the ergonomic mouse is a little difficult to get used to, it's worth it. Do you use these? I just figured it might spark some conversation. I appreciate that. I don't. I've seen the ergonomic keyboards, don't they have letters Like they're slanted, like it's almost shaped like a V. Oh,
yeah, I know what the mouse is. It's like it doesn't move, so you keep your hand in one place and there's like this ball that spins, okay, and you just spin the ball with like your thumb and then you click with your pointer finger. And those throw me off because I'm so used to the other kind of mouse, So I don't use anything erganomic except for my office chair. How so it's like for lumbar support, like the back of it is. Yeah, it's nice. It's nice, but that
means I can't slouch as much, which is eh. It's a bummer. Take some leaves, iime, I guess, but you know, I don't notice you slouch. I'm gonna tell you we can probably save this for the air because I thought it was really interesting and write it down. Here kneel while proposing. So I saw I saw this too. I saw the tick about if you like rest your elbows on your or you slouch when you're kneeling
and rest your elbows on your knee, that that's an ick. There was a woman who is quite attractive, Yes, and I think she's doing it just to provoke people. And she's probably twenty five or thirty. And she's like, here is my made your ick. If a guy proposes to me, you get on one knee and you put your back straight up in the
air and you hold that ring out like a prince. Yes, you don't slouch and bend over and hold and and so she gave an example and she said, look back at your proposal videos and see whether your boyfriend proposed with a slouchy neal or he was erect on one knee and then the other knee was like up on his foot. And she said, I'd be done. And I'm like, you're a bit, you're a you're a terrible person. You should be so happy that I mean hopefully you will be happy, yea,
posing right, you should be if you're in love and whatever. The last thing, and that's what the comment said, is that what you saw too. You're a terrible person if that's what you're thinking. Yeah, it was. I thought that was so funny though, And that was such like a hot button topic on TikTok the other day. Everyone was talking about it. We're going to bring that up on the show because I probably I just
saw it today. It's been up for a couple of days though. Yeah, okay, Yeah, the way she did it, the like how she did it and showed off, it was kind of like, oh that is kind of it's like being princely versus like gollum. Yeah. I mean yeah, it was a good lesson. But I don't think there's anybody who to someone who is slouching. Yeah. Side note, I finally decided to stick my staff writer sticker to my standing desk, along with a couple of brewery
stickers I had and didn't know what to do with staff writer Sidney. Thank you, Sydney. I'm gonna hit the lead on that one too. Writing to chime in with the Minnesota Goodbye about sharing your pregnancy news to family who is possibly going to get upset. Something I learned that I wanted to pass along. You cannot be responsible for other people's feelings, reactions, emotions too of their own to process. This is especially true when you had good intentions
as to why you're not ready to share such personal and private news. Coming from someone who is very much a people pleaser, I wish i'd heard that advice earlier, that you can't make everyone happy, and you are not being an asshole by not sharing. They're kind of being an assholes expecting to be the first to know if tables were turned, would you expect to hear from
them first? Sending good vibes for your pregnancy congratulations. I think that must have been in response to something that Jenny and Drake talked about on Monday. Yeah, I can't recall, and I think that I get what she's saying.
In the gist is if you don't tell your sister right away or your cousin right away that you're pregnant, sure, then they get upset, but like it's your news, so like it's your news to keep to yourself as well totally, And then she gives some advice on senile Dogs that I absolutely consider and I appreciate that because Josie, my girl, is fifteen, and she's just not herself anymore. And she's just the sweetest, but she's just kind of not herself anymore. And that is going to wrap it up.
Maybe you've got time for one more? One more? Yeah, we have on the Minnesota Goodbye. Let me see you. I can find a shorter one. Okay, I'll try to do this one. Want to share how much I love the Dave Ryan Show and how you had a significant impact on my career in life. Back in twenty ten or so, I was listening to you in Fargo, North Dakota. You're playing a twenty twenty question game
where listeners try to win a prize if you can guess their profession. A listener called in and they won because she was a surgical technologist and nobody could figure it out. You then had them describe what they do in a day, and you were curious and it piqued my interest. I was taking a break from college and didn't know what to do. I ended up looking into that career and now I am a certified surgical technologist and I have been one
for over a decade. I get to speak at colleges and high schools and the Twin Cities doing the research and education, and I always shout out the Dave Ryan Show when I'm asked how I learned about and got into the world of surgery. Wow, is that cool? That's so neat. I can't thank you enough for positive impact you've had on my life. I still listen every day. I even got to be on the show seven years ago and shared my story. It was a dream come true. I remember that now
that you bring it up. If you ever want me to share my story, you get in the show, I'll be there regardless. I want to drop you this message to remind you how much us listeners appreciate all you do. And that is from Sarah. I'm going to write you back, Sarah and say thank you for saying thank you, because that is that's very sweet and I love that. And now we're done. You got anything else, Dad, That's all? That's all, she wrote. Send your emails to Ryan's show at kadiwb dot com.