After taking a four year break on his Oklahoma ranch, Blake Shelton is back on the road and riding the high of his new album, For Recreational Use Only . After 29 number one hits, and a detour into Hollywood, Blake’s scorching hot single “Texas” proves he’s still got it. Country Thunder CEO Troy Vollhoffer recalls meeting Blake Shelton during a crazy storm that really put the “thunder” in Country Thunder. After 23 seasons on The Voice , Blake opens up about spreading himself thin and making the choice to be “a TV guy or a touring guy.” The two reminisce about Toby Keith and why being a road dog is the best way to learn how to entertain a crowd. Blake reveals how his worst on-stage “ass-kicking” taught him how to be himself in front of a crowd. After taking so much time away from the spotlight, Blake shares that it was Post Malone who reminded him that he’s still a country singer at heart.…
We welcome "The Closer" Brad Carlson from 1130am The Patriot on the podcast. Today, we discuss our hometown, Minnesota Twins. It's baseball season again! Last year the Twinkies were plagued by injuries and played well below the expectations. Last year was also a PR nightmare. They said that they were going to cut payroll in the off season just after winning their first playoff series in a long time. They lost their TV deal in the middle of the season. They were still playing well through all of that until late in the season and collapsed, being cut from post season play at the very end of the season. This year they made no moves in the off season. They seem to be preparing the team for sale to a new owner, so the moves they are making are more good for business than good for baseball. Who will the starters be this year? Will they remain healthy? What should be their strategy to make the hardest impact with the players they have? We give you our predictions and break down the reasons why we think they might do better than expected. Brad Carlson | WWTC AM The Patriot - Minneapolis, MN (am1280thepatriot.com)…
A Team Of "If's" The Twins new season is on the doorstep, so of course Brad Carlson, "The Closer" from 1280am The Patriot is back in to break the whole thing down for us. Dick Bremer was let go at the end of last season after 40 years of calling games on tv, so the Twins will start the season with a new voice. Cory Provus isn't a new voice for Twins fans, so it should be a smooth transition. Joe Mauer is getting into the National Baseball Hall of Fame this year, which was expected, but played exceptionally as both a catcher and a first baseman. When we left them last year, they had won their first postseason in forever, ending the longest drought in all of Major League Baseball. They had a decent offseason, but there are still a lot of questions coming into this season. Who is going to make the cut as the Twins come out of spring training? There's a lot of promise, but who knows which players will actually pan out in the majors. We look into each position with detail, as we try to guess what the lineup will look like. There's a couple of catchers to look at with Jeffers and Vazquez. They both are looking good this year. Correa, Julien, Lewis, Santana, Farmer... the infield seems pretty set, and not all of the talented guys will start the season in the majors. Wallner, Kepler, and Buxton should keep things steady in the outfield. There's a lot up for grabs on the mound, although they have Lopez, Ryan, Varland, and Paddack, but they have to settle into something solid so that they keep opponents runs low. The prospective lineup is looking solid, and this team looks like it's the team to beat in the AL Central. Do you agree or disagree with our assessment? Let us know! Brad Carlson | WWTC AM The Patriot - Minneapolis, MN (am1280thepatriot.com)…
It's almost 2024, and with it comes the most important election of our lifetime. Yeah, I know, people are saying that with every passing election now. The problem is that it's right. We're navigating through some unprecedented times... at least for the USA. We've seen thinse things before in other nations and it never seems to work out. Andrew and Jason will give you and end of the year snapshot and projection for the upcoming year. Hold on tight, because we're in for rough waters.…
Finally... the Twins not only won a playoff game, but actually took a post-season series! Since he called it on this show months ago, the one and only Brad Carlson (The Closer on am1280) had to come on and walk through this season with us. We also take a look at the Twins offseason in preparation for next season, including possible trades and free agent pickups. Let us know your opinions! Brad Carlson | WWTC AM The Patriot - Minneapolis, MN (am1280thepatriot.com)…
This week we sit down with our long time friend (and former Crystal Councilmember), Jeff Kolb, for his astute political analysis. We dismantle the 2022 election. What happened? Why? What can we learn from it going into 2024? Is there a correlation between the polling and the confusion we saw in the end results? We also discuss one of the most important intangibles in politics… authenticity. There is so little of it, but yet most people really yearn for it. We wrap up with a hard look at 2024 and whether or not there’s any hope for the future in MN politics, and really, life as we know it.…
We welcome Raymond Guimont to the podcast. Raymond is a fantasy football champion. It's that time agan. The crisp autumn air and the sound of Skol ringing in your ears. We review the top picks for this year's fantasy football draft. That's right, who's the top running backs, wide receivers, quarterbacks, kickers, special teams, and defenses? We'll tell you! As a bonus, we'll give you our picks for the actual NFL season. You've gotta tune in before your draft!…
We are pleased to welcome Brad Carlson “The Closer” from am 1280 The Patriot. Every time he’s on the show, you are assured of an in depth analysis of some facet of the sports world. This week it’s all Vikings … the Uncle Burnsie years. Jerry Burns was the colorful head coach of the Vikings from ‘86-91. They started out as a talented team with the likes of Tommy Kramer, Anthony Carter, Chris Doleman, and Joey Browner. There were lots of ups and downs, an NFC championship game (with a dropped winning pass), and the worst trade in all of sports history. The Vikings are a team that has been unable to manage big expectations throughout their history, but there were definitely some great games… and still so much trouble with the worst Packer teams in the history of their franchise. Randall McDaniel, Chris Doleman, Gary Zimmerman, Cris Carter, and John Randle all went to the Football Hall of Fame… and we’re still waiting for another shot at the Super Bowl. The Brad Carlson blog (bradley1969.blogspot.com) Brad Carlson | WWTC AM The Patriot - Minneapolis, MN (am1280thepatriot.com)…
Well, well, well... the MN Legislature and Governor Walz have sure been busy since January. Walz keeps referring to this "mandate" Democrats have to get things done. You mean the one vote majority in the senate and six seats in the house? Yeah, while the Democrats are engaging in a scorched earth policy to cram their radical agenda down everybody's throats, they are leaving half of the state disenfranchised. Our government must be held accountable, but they are acting as if they are in control forever. They have passed the trans refuge law (after an unconstitutional executive order) that thumbs the collective nose of the state government at parents and other states. They have outlawed conversion therapy, using shock therapy as a red herring. They have allowed driver's licenses for all, including illegal immigrants. This is meant to complicate our election system. Legal pot is coming. All abortion is legal. They are also coming after leal firearms with universal background checks (background checks are already mandatory) and red flag laws. There are also new taxes coming for the average citizen. Had enough? This is not what the majority of MN wanted, and now we are all paying for it. Join Andrew and JDB III Jr for this come to Jesus meeting.…
This week we invite Bill Sankey to the show. Bill has been an electrician for 25 years. We’re told by everyone in the educational system that we have to attend a 4 year university in order to be something in this world. We need to have people in the trades to make the world go, and the schools haven’t been pushing it, despite the great money people in the trades can make. Not to mention, these little to no debt after school! The Baby Boomers are leaving the trades in droves as they reach the retirement age. We need our young people to get into these jobs in a big way. The issue is that there’s no vehicle in the schools to find out what kids are actually interested in. Why can’t they be shown different possible careers to see what they like? Come join the discussion and let us know where you land and what your ideas are regarding 2 and 4 year schools, apprenticeships, and blue versus white collar work.…
You know him, you love him, you keep requesting him… “The Closer” Brad Carlson from 1280am The Patriot is back on the show. If you’ve listened for Brad you know his political acumen, but he has even greater knowledge of baseball, so today we talk some Twins. We’ve talked about ‘87 and ‘91, but we’ve never talked about the lost years (‘93-2000). These were rough years for us Twins fans, but it’s worth discussing. Now remember, the Twins won the World Series in ‘91 and almost won the division in ‘92, save for a 10 game slide at the end of the season… but that’s when the bottom fell out of the organization. They started out still having players like Kirby Puckett, Kent Hrbeck, Chuck Knoblauch, David Winfield, Scott Erickson, and Kevin Tapani, but things didn’t go the way fans expected. These years had a strike, restructuring of the divisions, and some horrendous trades. They came close a few times, but just couldn’t get out of their own way. Let’s talk some baseball! Brad Carlson | WWTC AM The Patriot - Minneapolis, MN (am1280thepatriot.com)…
Today’s podcast, we welcome Dan Hanks to the podcast. Dan is an expert on football and basketball. So yeah, we’re talking Vikes and Wolves, but we’re not stopping there. What moves do the Vikings have to make in the off-season to improve their standing for next year? What’s going to happen to Dalvin Cook and Kirk Cousins? Will there ever be any real hope for the Vikings to bring home a title or are their fans forever to be forlorn? This is our first foray into hoops, and we delve into our personal basketball past and our favorite moments in NBA history. Will the Wolves make the playoffs? What do they need to do to become a contender? We discuss Michael Jordan’s dominance and Lebron passing Kareem in all time scoring.…
Have you noticed that the war drums seem to be beating louder lately? Russia and China are aligning against the west, and Ukraine seems to be the prize... at least that's what we're being led to believe. Things are shifting so fast and we're not being told the truth. Andew and JDB discuss Russian/Soviet history and how things are lining up again, just the way they did way back when. Maybe we can learn from history so we don't repeat it...…
We welcome sports expert Nick Anaya back to the podcast, and we’re talking wrestling! Of course we first need to review the Vikings season. What kind of team were they really? There were certainly some issues that need to be addressed. What kind of off-season moves do they need to make to improve next year? How much longer can we wait it out with Kirk Cousins? How is the coming draft looking for the Vikes? Professional wrestling has perfected the art of the pay-per-view event. Fans have huddled around the television for decades to watch Summerslam. So, we’re going to look at our favorite matches from 1988-1998. It’s all the wrestlers you know and love, Hulk Hogan, The Hart Foundation, The Macho Man, Shawn Michaels, Ted DiBiase… Some of the stories were so good, and some were, well… but it was the golden age of professional wrestling and it captivated us all. Do Andrew and Nick agree on any of these? Do you agree with any of these or do you have your own favorites? Let us know what you think!…
Mark Korin, the former mayor of Oak Grove has graced our Community Solutions podcast in the past, but this is his first trip over to the Andrew Richter Podcast. Mark started in an Oak Grove advisory commission and worked his way to mayor. Under his tenure, they cut the tax levy drastically and didn’t raise it. He is a business owner, engineer, and inventor in the aviation industry, and has served his community in many other ways. He is in process of authoring a book called “Thank God I Got COVID”. Mark opens up about his coming down with Covid, how it changed his life, and why he’s thankful his life took this turn. This story is a testament to the power of prayer, love, and faith. We all have a reason that we are here. Let’s make the most of today and do something to change the world.…
We welcome author Anne Bauer back to the show. Anne is no stranger to this podcast as a freelance journalist (NYT, WAPO), and former professor. We discuss a whole range of topics from modern medicine to the recent elections, education, certain illnesses starting with “C”, abortion, and more. We’ve talked with Anne extensively about the damage done to kids throughout Walz’s first term. We try to break down why the election results in Minnesota turned out the way that they did, despite the discontent of many parents across the state. The Democrats rallied over fully funding education, and after the election have prioritized everything else. Why is that? Why does no one seem to care? We also discuss the recent changes in social behaviors with kids and adults. We are so divided and are at each others’ throats. Can we save our country from this direction we find ourselves headed in? You can find Anne @annebauerwriter on Twitter…
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