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Legacy Matters

by Sam Devine - Kate Westfall - Marc Dickhut

One of our guests suggested we change the name of the show to more accurately convey what it is we do. Her suggestion was "Four People Talking at a Table". That does pretty much sum it up!Legacy Matters has proven that conversations are still important. On our show, we the hosts do no research on the guests we invite to be a part of our show. Every two weeks we sit down with a stranger and learn their story. We ask questions, sometimes serious and sometimes silly, as we get to know these strangers and start down the road to friendship. Everyone has a legacy! Join Sam, Marc and Kate every two weeks for another amazing episode of Legacy Matters!

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Episodes

  1. Back At It! Legacy Matters Special Summer Edition

    In this episode of Legacy Matters, the hosts reconvene for a special Summer Edition at the Comedy Corner underground. They share light-hearted stories about beloved eateries and humorous personal anecdotes. The conversation takes a reflective turn as they discuss the challenges of mental health,...

  2. Chris Heim: Advocate for Decency and Service (Oh, and Grand Adventures!)

    Legacy Matters: Embracing Life's Challenges with Chris Heim In this episode of Legacy Matters, hosts Sam and Marc kick off the show by reflecting on their experiences and recent neighborhood gatherings. They welcome guest Chris Heim, who dives into discussions about endurance sports, balancing…

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  3. Chris Stedman: Discussing Connection, Mental Health, and Religion

    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,...

  4. Gabriela Munoz: Future Podcast Star?

    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…

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  5. John Moe: Another Major Award Winner!

    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...

  6. Jon Blum: Infinite Green

    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…

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  7. Kamden Nute: Benefit Bridge

    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...

  8. Lorna Landvick: The basement, that's my place!

    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...

  9. Val Amsden: Podcastress of Death!

    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...

  10. Faith Boblett: Amazing Minnesotan Musical Artist!

    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...

  11. Andrea Swensson: Major Award Winner!

    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...

  12. Chris MacLeod: Laune Bread

    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. Legacy...

  13. Mike Lotzer: Decorated Army Chaplain and Lead Pastor of Mercy Road Church

    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...

  14. Jen (Gilhoi) Veralle: SoberNotSomber

    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...

  15. Danny Sigelman: Adapting to Change and Embracing New Passions

    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…

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  16. Lance Asher: Green Elevator Cannabis

    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…

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  17. John Marino: AI, Growing Up Italian and More (with Billie Darkenwald)

    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…

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  18. Deron Trovall: An Open Conversation About Loss

    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...

  19. Mae Simpson: Kick Ass Musician

    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…

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  20. Glenn Auerbach: Founder of Sauna Times!

    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…

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  21. Kim Witczak: The Accidental Advocate

    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...

  22. Andrea Storlie: Owner of Nail Ninja

    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...

  23. Henry Bromelkamp and Jeff Nelson: 36 Years of Partnership

    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...

  24. Houston White of… well, I guess Houston White.

    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...

  25. Ellen Palmer: Founder of Freedom, Growth and Joy!

    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...

  26. Joshua Hoyt: Mayor of Farmington, Minnesota

    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…

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  27. Suzanna Newell: Minnesota Team Humanity

    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....

  28. Chef Yia Vang: Union Hmong Kitchen

    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…

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  29. Julie Jo Severson: Author of Secret Twin Cities: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

    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...

  30. Natalie Warren: Author of Hudson Bay Bound

    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...

  31. Tyler Moon: Cardiac Arrest Survivor and Supply Chain Guy

    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…

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  32. Sam, Kate and Marc Check in with Each Other

    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…

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  33. Mercedes Austin: Mosaic Candy Shop!

    Mercedes Austin of Mercury Mosaics in Minneapolis, MN, is joined in her studio by Sam for a conversation about new business ventures, tile mosaics and life in general. This is a very unique episode for Legacy Matters as we explore the possibility of spinning off a entrepreneurship centric version...

  34. Dan Waldschmidt: TBI Survivor and Shoutout Champion!

    I love every show that we have recorded. Kate and Marc are the best people to have with me on this journey. I asked a recent acquaintance to be a guest on the show and instead she suggested Dan. Dan Waldschmidt attempted to cleave a tree in half with his head when he was 20. He didn't wake up…

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  35. Dana Thompson: Restaurateur and Promoter of Indigenous Cuisine and Food Sovereignty

    This week Legacy Matters welcomes the multi-talented Dana Thompson to the show. You may know her from the critically acclaimed and award winning restaurant Owamni in Minneapolis, but did you know about her musical talents? And what does it mean to be an Indigenous kitchen? There is much more to...

  36. Christy Costello: Good Things Happen in Basements!

    This week we were joined by Christy Costello, who happens to be a good friend of Monica LaPlante, another past guest- a past guest we remembered to take a photo with after the show. Next time Christy! We cover all the basics: trains, hot air balloons and when they collide. From the Iron Range to...

  37. Mara Wack and Nate Lewis: Pollinators, the Birds and the Bees

    Mara Wack and Nate Lewis join us for a conversation. Mara and Nate have recently begun providing pollinator friendly landscaping services here in South Minneapolis through their company Blissful Bees. Mara, who holds some fancy dietician type degree that sounds suspicious, has a lot to say about...

  38. Joe Hatch: City Administrator of Newport, Minnesota

    Well, Kate couldn't make it this week so Marc and Sam were left unsupervised. Joe Hatch is the city administrator for Newport Minnesota. For the political type, we sure did have fun getting to know him better! Listen along and learn almost absolutely nothing in the process. Fun times! Legacy...

  39. Heather Asbury: Heather’s Minneapolis

    Restaurants are Still Crazy! Sometimes the Universe looks out for people. This week's guest is one of those people; Heather Asbury, proprietor of Heather's restaurant near Lake Nokomis in South Minneapolis. We enjoy a lot of food and drink talk with Heather in this episode. We also share...

  40. Faysal Ahmed: Minnesotan Actor

    Faysal Ahmed, Minnesotan actor and all around gentle soul, joins us for a conversation in the Comedy Corner Underground. We learn of his early life and what brought he and his family to Minnesota. We also learn about the lucky turn of events that landed him his first major part in the 2013 film...

  41. NurD round 2: Our Funniest Episode So Far (Yes, this is a challenge)

    This week our guest is NurD. Join us for a full on laugh riot as we get to know NurD better and discuss various aspects of the music industry, the best bad movies, the importance of preventative health screening (you know, the free stuff) and the highs and lows of sponsorship. This is gonna make...

  42. Brian Ingram: Purpose Driven Restaurants

    Brian Ingram of Purpose Driven Restaurants joins us to talk about restaurant life, his current success and a the transformative moments that led him to this place in his life. Brian is funny, open and warm as we talk through some of the current challenges and opportunities existent in the...

  43. Kieran Folliard and Cathy O'Connor: Red Locks Whiskey

    In this episode we're joined by Kieran Folliard and Cathy O'Connor of Red Locks Whiskey. We discuss whiskey, the art of toasting, growing up in Ireland, travel and share many fun stories together. Legacy Matters episode 122, originally released November 16, 2022. Facebook:...

  44. Election Day Mayhem! Just the Hosts.

    A brief summary of this episode Legacy Matters episode 121, originally released November 11, 2022. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacymatterspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyMattersPodcast Produced by Devine Media https://devinemediamn.com #legacymatterspodcast #devinemedia...

  45. Cap’n Al: Bowling for Bassists

    Join us as we explore the world of league bowling, the war of the Dakota’s and other life lessons with our friend Cap’n Al. Join us as we explore the world of league bowling, the war of the Dakota’s and other life lessons with our friend Cap’n Al. All is on the verge of releasing his first solo...

  46. Monica LaPlante: Musician

    Legacy Matters episode 119, originally released October 6, 2022. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacymatterspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyMattersPodcast Produced by Devine Media https://devinemediamn.com #legacymatterspodcast #devinemedia #podcasts #legacy #purpose...

  47. John Munson: Semisonic Bassist and Minnesota Music Mainstay

    Marc and Sam enjoy a free flowing conversation with John Munson. John has been a successful part of the Minnesota music scene for decades. He’s played around the world and still makes our fair state his home. Listen and you will understand why he is so well liked and respected by so many people....

  48. Analyah Schlaeger dos Santos: Youth Organizer with MNIPL

    We have a fun conversation with Analyah Schlaeger dos Santos. Analyah works with youth through MNIPL and has already, at only 27, been running programs and working for 10+ years. She's an amazing person so go ahead and listen. Legacy Matters episode 117, originally released August 24, 2022....

  49. Courting Malort! (Just the Hosts)

    Sam, Kate and Marc wander paths not meant for travel. We talk about Rhinelander beer, Malort and Chucky Cheese, amongst other senseless topics. Legacy Matters episode 116, originally released August 11, 2022. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacymatterspodcast YouTube:...

  50. Amy Conwell: The Art Teacher!

    Amy Conwell is a long time friend and art teacher. Amy recalls what it has been like to teach through the covid era. She is the type of person who is adored by her students and the type of teacher who inspires children in amazing ways! Legacy Matters episode 115, originally released August 2…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

One of our guests suggested we change the name of the show to more accurately convey what it is we do. Her suggestion was "Four People Talking at a Table". That does pretty much sum it up!Legacy Matters has proven that conversations are still important. On our show, we the hosts do no research on the guests we invite to be a part of our show. Every two weeks we sit down with a stranger and learn their story. We ask questions, sometimes serious and sometimes silly, as we get to know these strangers and start down the road to friendship. Everyone has a legacy! Join Sam, Marc and Kate every two weeks for another amazing episode of Legacy Matters!

HOSTED BY

Sam Devine - Kate Westfall - Marc Dickhut

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What is Legacy Matters about?

One of our guests suggested we change the name of the show to more accurately convey what it is we do. Her suggestion was "Four People Talking at a Table". That does pretty much sum it up!Legacy Matters has proven that conversations are still important. On our show, we the hosts do no research on...

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