Storytime w/ Col. Roger Ledding
A couple classic stories from a VETERAN Storyteller.
Sep 15, 2023•45 min
The Kindness Chronicles
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.
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Episodes
State Fair_Back to School
After a brief hiatus, the KC Crew discuss the Minnesota StatenFair, Back to School, and a variety of other random topics.
Sep 06, 2023•44 min
Best of KC: Justin Ploof
Summer activities have gotten the best of us and our schedules. Please enjoy another "best of" episode with one of our most popular guests, singer-songwriter, Justin Ploof.
Aug 23, 2023•42 min
JP4 Foundation/Jeff Huth
Johnny Price, a talented and thoughtful student and baseball player with the Minnesota Blizzard Program and Lakeview South High School passed away tragically in December of 2015. He left a legacy of kindness that is celebrated thru the JP4. Jeff Huth, Executive Director of the JP4 Foundation discusses the growing impact the JP4 Foundation is making in our community.
Aug 01, 2023•33 min
Semper Fi Flo
Molly Ambrose, Founder and Chief ENTHUSIAST (With a CAPITAL "E") of Semper Fi Flo joins us to tell us about her unique program that provides support for Marines abroad and their families at home.
Jul 26, 2023•28 min
Children's HeartLink Board Chair, Tom Armitage, M.D.
We return from a couple weeks of "hiatus" to learn about Children's HeartLink, a Minnesota non-profit providing pediatric cardiac care all over the world. Amazing organization.
Jul 19, 2023•34 min
Best of KC: Dr. Dave Walsh (2021)
World-renowned (YES, world!) psychologist, Dr. Dave Walsh, founder of the National Institute on Media and the Family and the Spark and Stitch Institute, discusses the role of social media and kindness in a world that seems to be dominated by divisiveness.
Jun 27, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Random Restaurant Chatter
Zero Show prep for this one, but it was a fun conversation about some of our favorite local eateries. Also reviewed the recent grad party.
Jun 23, 2023•31 min
Kindness + Sportsmanship = OXYTOCIN!
Another great source of Oxytocin are moments of kindness is sports. The KC crew reminisce about some moments that got them "where it counts."
Jun 14, 2023•42 min
Looking ahead to Senior Year
John had the opportunity to visit with a few Mahtomedi Baseball junior players in advance of their trip to the State Tournament. The discussion included recognition of mentors, sportsmanship and a "don't be that guy" sportsmanship conversation.
Jun 12, 2023•25 min
Garage Logic's "The Rookie"
An energetic show with Garage Logic's The Rookie. We discuss Second Stork, a wonderful non-profit organization near and dear to Rookie. Lots of guys talking over each other on this one. 🙄
Jun 08, 2023•59 min
Best of the First 50
Highlights from a couple of early shows.
Jun 05, 2023•25 min
Oxytocin Inducing Movies/Moments
The KC Crew review their top oxytocin inducing movies and moments. We also visit with Abigail and Adella from Maple Grove High School, two of 32 recipients of the MMC Selfless Scholarship (Kindness Scholarship)
Jun 01, 2023•56 min
BELIEVET Service Dogs for Vets
MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL EDITION, Jane Rydholm and Sam Daly from Believet join us. Believe is a non-profit organization that provides service dogs for Veterans. Incredible organization
May 29, 2023•27 min
Bob Kowalski/Busco
The whole team PLUS Mario,the Intern are crammed in the BUNK BED STUDIO for a fun chat with a sweet guy, (BK Kowalski) who wrote a sweet book about a sweet dog, Busco. The lessons learned are in lock step with our goal to give the world a dose of the Minnesota Nice that it desperately needs.
May 25, 2023•28 min
Mario Esteb/ Selfless Scholar Kam Zurek
As the school year comes to a close, and young people contemplate their first-year college experience, we asked Syracuse Student and Podcast Host, Mario Esteb, to join us in studio to discuss the rollercoaster experience that most college students experience as a first-year student. Also, we surprise Chanhassen High School Student and Football Player, Kameron Zurek, recipient of a 2023 Minnesota Masonic Charities Selfless Scholarship. He nominated teammate Tyler Smith and shares a bit about his ...
May 16, 2023•52 min
Random Chatter: Jury Duty/Ted Lasso
John deals with a post-Covid, Peter Brady crack in his voice (forgive us) but offers up some solid TV suggestions. KG mourns the end of another tough Wild season, but celebrates the Kentucky Derby and the opening of Canterbury. We reflect on culinary highlights from NHL travel and Steve reflects on his culinary highlights during his active touring days with Johnny Clueless.
May 03, 2023•40 min
Mpls. Crisis Nursery/Big Sisters
We are joined by Lisa Shol, a volunteer at a couple of very important organizations, Big Sisters and the Minneapolis Crisis Nursery. KG calls in from Dallas while doing some Mall-Walking.
Apr 20, 2023•32 min
Secret Handshakes: A Freemasonry Intro
Keith Reierson, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota gives us a peek behind the Masonic curtain and shares a few insights about the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Minnesota.
Apr 10, 2023•22 min
My PowerPak (Krista O'Malley)
We visit with Krista O'Malley, founder of My PowerPak, a community-based digital caregiving platform that empowers ordinary people to give and receive extraordinary support when it is needed most. Fascinating!
Mar 29, 2023•48 min
Lakeview Health Foundation (Paul Erickson)
Kevin Grog (KG) joins us after being "on assignment" for far too long. We review the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament tradition, Bud Grant's passing and we visit with Lakeview Health Foundation Executive Director, Paul Erickson, about a special event at the end of March.
Mar 16, 2023•32 min
Tom West, Minnesota Vikings
We visit with Minnesota Vikings Director of Legends Relations
Mar 09, 2023•33 min
Andrea Mein DeWitt
We visit with Life Coach and Best-Selling Author of "Name, Claim & Reframe," Andrea DeWitt.
Mar 04, 2023•44 min
Pete Gorton revisited
Previous KC guest gives us an update on the John Donaldson network. BIG NEWS!
Feb 21, 2023•33 min
Jessica Horton: Being KIND to yourself
We discuss the State of the Union Address and visit with Life Coach, Jessica Horton. A very enlightening discussion about coaching and the importance of being kind to oneself.
Feb 17, 2023•42 min
Willow Lane Minnow Tank (KID KiNDness)
We visit with innovative Educator Leigh Anderson, Principal Mark Menier and some remarkable 4th Graders from Willow Lane Elementary School in White Bear Lake about the Minnow Tank Program
Feb 10, 2023•46 min
Kinda Wonderful: Crescent Cove Hospice and Respite Care
we visit with Jenny Floria, Communications and Engagement Director at Crescent Cove. We discuss the role that many Minnesota Twins legends have had on the development of this wonderfully magical place for children and their families.
Feb 02, 2023•37 min
Niki Lampi
We visit with Niki Lampi, Director of the Minnesota Masonic Clinic for Childhood Communications Disorders (MMCCCD). She share some stories that demonstrate just how meaningful our support is for the children and families we serve.. Heartwarming!
Jan 26, 2023•36 min
Kristi Flanagan Villar
Masonic philanthropy in the spotlight. While Steve and KG are on assignment, John visits with KFV about the work being done at the Masonic Children's Hospital, Masonic Cancer Center and the new Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain.
Jan 20, 2023•32 min
Miki Mulvahill
We visit with veteran Band Manager, Miki Mulvahillk and discuss her fascinating career in the music business. We review another story of MN Nice that made national news, we have another "Don't be that guy," segment and we check in with our traveling corespondent, Kevin Gorg, on the road with the Wild.
Jan 19, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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