In this episode of 'Legacy Matters', hosts Sam and Mark welcome their guest, Chris Stedman, a writer, professor, and podcaster. They begin by discussing their show sponsors and comedic experiences before diving into a meaningful conversation with Chris. The discussion covers Chris’s background, including his work on a podcast series about his friend Alex’s suicide and its larger implications for mental health. They explore the importance of community, societal support, and the role of religion a...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 162
In this episode, Marc and Sam introduce their show with a casual, humorous conversation and begin by thanking their sponsors, including a new addition, Dylan Olson-Cole with Anderson Realty. They reflect on the quirky nature of their podcast and the awkward yet valuable dynamic they bring to their listeners. The hosts then welcome their guest, Gabriela Munoz, who shares insights from her life, touching on her origins from Long Beach, California, and moving to Chicago and eventually Minnesota. Sh...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 161
John Moe joins us as we start recording and releasing new episodes in 2025 after an extended break over the winter. Maybe we are rusty, but we really take the whole "don't want to know you ahead of time" thing to an extreme with John, which he handles well. John Moe is a Twin Cities-based podcast maker, author, public speaker, and mental health advocate. He created and currently hosts the podcasts Depresh Mode with John Moe (LA Press Club Award) and Sleeping with Celebrities on the Maximum Fun n...
Apr 26, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 160
In this episode, Kate and Sam are joined by Jon Blum, an accomplished entrepreneur and creative thinker. Jon shares his unique journey through the world of creativity and entrepreneurship, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped his career. He discusses the importance of embracing failure, the role of collaboration in creative processes, and how to cultivate an innovative mindset. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonjblum/ Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infinitegreen/ Facebo...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 159
In this episode, Kate and Sam are joined by Kam, a creative entrepreneur with deep expertise in branding and community building. Kam shares his journey of transitioning from corporate life to starting his own brand, discussing the challenges, motivations, and personal growth that came along the way. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamden-nute/ Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/benefit-bridge/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacymatterspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 158
Lorna Landvick is an honest to goodness published writer with fans around the world. We only found that out when we asked what the heck she was doing in the basement with us! Now that the show is over, we can see that she has published 12+ published works and has been in the news quite a bit. You just never know who you are going to meet in an underground comedy club! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacymatterspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyMattersPodcast Produced by Devine...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 157
Kate and Sam sat down with Val Amsden, host of This Side of the Grass , a show that normalizes conversations about death and dying by being thoughtful and honest while having conversations that make a lot of people somewhat uncomfortable. Val's show isn't about grief and lamentation, it is about hope and freedom from worry. By addressing the very real things you can do to prepare for the inevitable and by openly talking about what happens after experiencing the sudden loss of a loved one, Val's ...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 156
We are excited to bring you a special episode of our podcast, featuring the incredibly talented singer-songwriter, Faith Boblett. Join us as we journey through the most memorable moments of her life and career, capturing the essence of her musical path. In this episode, Faith opens up about her life, sharing the pivotal moments and experiences that have shaped her music and artistry. Get ready for an inspiring and heartwarming conversation that highlights the beauty of her journey. Faith Boblett...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 155
Join us on this podcast to hear from our friend, the incredible author and Minnesota Book Award winner, Andrea Swensson. She's here to share insights from her latest book, delving into the fascinating world of Cornbread Harris and his relationship with Prince. Tune in to discover all the amazing projects Andrea has been working on and get ready for an inspiring conversation. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacymatterspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyMattersPodcast Produced by...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 154
Chris MacLeod of Laune Bread in Minneapolis joins us to talk about how crappy Wonder bread is and how nothing works when people eat that stuff. I think that is what we talked about anyway. You know the truth, show notes are weird and I hope my boss fires me for not knowing what to write. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacymatterspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyMattersPodcast Produced by DevineFox Productions https://www.devinefoxproductions.com/ #legacymatterspodcast #devin...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 153
Mike has served Mercy Road Church since January 2017. Mike came to Mercy Road having formerly served at Christian Assembly in Los Angeles, Faith Covenant in Burnsville, and Hosanna Church in Lakeville. Mike also served as an Army Chaplain both stateside and on active duty in the War in Iraq after receiving his M.Div. from Fuller Seminary . Mike is passionate about encouraging people to follow Jesus, changed lives, and eternity. Mike has a gift for preaching, teaching, creative problem solving, a...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 152
Jen (Gilhoi) Veralle joined us for a show in the comedy basement and while we had a beer, she did not. And you know what? It was fun all around! Jen has built a life around showing people that sobriety doesn't mean the end of fun- in case that is what you think might happen. By talking about alcohol and sobriety in different ways, Jen is helping to normalize these conversations and allowing us to see things in a new light. She's also into sauna- which has become a real theme lately! Check out Sa...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 151
Guest Danny Sigelman joins us for a lively conversation discussing everything from music and art, to travel and exotic foods. They share their experiences attending concerts, Danny's time working in the radio industry (currently Jazz 88 here in the cities), and the importance of preserving cultural artifacts. https://www.instagram.com/papersleeves https://linktr.ee/dannysigelman Jazz 88 Radio K China Radio International https://www.startribune.com/people-s-republic-radio/85238777/ "The Jazz Impu...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 150
Lance Asher, founder of Green Elevator Cannabis , descends into our basement studio at The Comedy Corner Underground to share a little bit about his life and to share a lotta bit about the current state of Cannabis in Minnesota. During this time of changing attitudes and changing legislation, it is good to hear from someone who really has a deep understanding of where things are and where they are headed- or at least some thoughts about where things are headed. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 149
John Marino joins us to talk about AI and its potential impact on society as we uncover its power. We also talk about growing up Italian and a wide range of unrelated topics- it's the Legacy Matters show after all! John's latest endeavor is AskClever.ai . Check out how AI can help your company with lead generation through the latest AI integrations. On the second half we convince his friend Billie Darkenwald , reluctantly, to join the show. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacymatterspodcast...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 148
Deron Trovall joins us to talk about the loss of his wife, followed shortly by the loss of his son. With much love and support, we listen as he shares his story. Deron is resilient and hopes that talking through his loss will increase awareness and perhaps help others through their journeys. As always, we do manage to find some lighter moments on this show. Deron has lived a life of humor and happiness, and while these losses are with him at all times, he can't help but find ways to enjoy what h...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 147
If you were in a band, what would your Rider stipulate? Recording in the Green Room, we get to know Mae Simpson in this episode. Wild Riders, the creative process behind song writing and how life can change in a weekend with a car ride from Nebraska to Minneapolis. Mae shares insights on: The best Riders and how messing with people can be fun Life on the road Stories from the founder and namesake of Minnesota's award winning Funk, Soul, and Rock and Roll band Marc does the worm? Mae is loud and ...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 146
This week's guest is a Sauna aficionado Glenn Auerbach, though that doesn't really do Glenn’s passion for saunas justice! Glenn is the founder of Sauna Times here in Minnesota. Experience our pronunciation wars with sauna vs portage. Find out about the barbell theory? Does it work for you and your life? And the tables are turned when Glenn interviews the hosts. Join us for this calming and slightly philosophical episode of your favorite show about nothing much more than four people sitting aroun...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 145
When Kim Witczak lost her husband Woody to suicide, something didn’t add up. Woody wasn’t a troubled soul and he’d had no history with mental illness or self harm. But what he did have was a recent prescription to antidepressants and some very troubling side effects. Lisa became an accidental advocate for the dangers of off label prescription use and better labeling of those potential dangers. She founded Woody Matters and has been an advocate ever since! Now that’s the first half- a little heav...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 144
Andrea Storlie , owner of Nail Ninja in Minneapolis and St. Louis Park, sits down with us to share her experiences in the nail arts industry. Part therapist and part artist, Andrea clearly knows how to execute on a vision! We all share stories about working a variety of customer service related jobs. Of course we get deep into the highs and the lows of life, reality vs perception, conspiracy theories and why you should never trust the Ocean. Andrea also shares with us her vision for a video podc...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 143
Henry Bromelkamp and Jeff Nelson have been through a lot together. Partners for 36 years, they have each enjoyed successful careers and together they have lived social, active lives. Just before the COVID19 pandemic hit, Henry had an accident. The first half of the show we talk a lot about traumatic brain injuries. This show, and the message it carries, hits close to home for all of our hosts. We have witnessed firsthand the effects of the types of injuries. Please please please wear a helmet wh...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 142
Houston White walked into the Comedy Corner Underground and was immediately amazed. He was genuinely charmed by the rawness of a space so clearly carved out of what would have been an unused and unloved basement. It was reminiscent of spaces he loves from NYC. That was before we even began the show. From there we got to know Houston in the way we do- we talked. We opened up the conversation to learn more about some of the experiences that have led Houston to where he is today. In case you don’t ...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 141
This week we're in the Green Room with environmental activist turned life coach and entrepreneur, Ellen Palmer. Ellen joins us to impart some pragmatic advice, hopefully lighting the fires of change in those seeking healthy self-improvement. Ellen, as founder of Freedom, Growth and Joy here in Minneapolis, draws from her past as COO/CFO of @Askov Finlayson and @Fresh Energy to help guide her clients toward a balanced relationship with themselves and their passions. We do some joking around, but ...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 140
On this episode, we are joined by Joshua Hoyt, the Mayor of Farmington, Minnesota. Unlike some mayors out there in the world, Joshua walked for a solid 24 hours to raise money for Cancer Research! He’s also an advocate for US military veterans and a former licensed general contractor who spends his time working as a keynote speaker and coaching others on business development. Joshua also has plenty to share about local governments!. Have you ever wondered how towns operate and serve the public? ...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 139
On this episode we have a conversation with Suzanna Newell of Team Humanity. Suzanna was injured by the COVID vaccine. She isn't out to convince anyone not to take the vaccine. She isn't grinding an axe. She's suffering valiantly after doing something she and others did for the betterment of all. And now she is working on helping the small percentage of people who also suffer from side effects due to the vaccine. The complexity in her message, and the message of people like her, is removing the ...
Sep 02, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 138
This week Marc is out, so we invited former guest Mara Whack to join us as a co-host. We spent an action packed hour getting to know Chef Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen, TPT’s show Relish, and podcast Hmonglish. Of course we talk about food, but also learn about Hmong culture and history, and the importance of communication and grace. A few of chef Yia’s accolades: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/yia-vang-hmong-cuisine https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/partner-content-minnesota...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 137
On this, the first episode of season 10, we have a conversation with Julie Jo Severson, the author of Secret Twin Cities: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure and Oldest Twin Cities, a Guide to Historic Treasures and Here in the Middle: Stories of Love, Loss, and Connection from the Ones Sandwiched in Between . We get to know Julie Jo as we delve into a little of the interesting history of our beloved Twin Cities (yes, even St. Paul). If you're a fan of salted nut rolls you won’t want to...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 136
Natalie is a published author and one of the first two women to have paddled from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay. She also a great guest for a podcast! We talk about some of her canoeing exploits and then we take a little left turn and talk about other aspects of her life, as is our custom on this random winding river of a show. Join us for the ride! We do talk quite a bit about some of our favorite canoeing camps here Minnesota- Menogyn, Widjiwagan, Koochiching and Chippewa. Hudson Bay Bound: https:...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 135
This week we had a visit with Tyler Moon. Tyler reached out to us about being on the show and of course we invited him in. Because we purposefully don’t do any research on our guests, we didn’t know what to expect. Tyler is such a warm and positive person that he won us over immediately! Tyler is a supply chain worker at General Mills. Among other things, Tyler told us the story of very nearly dying in 2019 while running a 10k race here in Minneapolis. Obviously this event has shaped the course ...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 134
Sam, Kate and Marc take a break from guests for a week and step back into The Comedy Corner Underground studio to discuss their busy summers and what is next for the show. We cover a wide range of topics, and begin our courting of legendary local artist Dave Witt, who happens to be a friend to two of our hosts. Easy prey, or so we hope! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacymatterspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyMattersPodcast Produced by DevineFox Productions https://www.devi...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 133
