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Listen Local
by Jacob Blaeser
In this podcast Jacob Blaeser (BlazeAir Productions), Colton Maher (Woods to Water Real Estate) and Isaiah Moengen (Lakes Area Heroes) cover everything in the 'Lakes Area'. They catch up with fellow local business owners, lifelong area residents, friends, family and even local celebs.For inquiries please email: [email protected]
Episodes
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S7 E36 - Fall'n in the BLA
Hello Listen Local Fam! The Listen Local guys are back with plenty to catch up on! This week, they recap trips to Austin and Nashville, Cooper’s first birthday and Briggs’ upcoming big day, and the surprisingly awesome fall weather and best spots to see the colors around the BLA. Plus, they…
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S7 E35 - Travel Perks w/ Eric Perkins
Hello Listen Local friends and family! On today's show, Eric Perkins joins the crew to talk all things Travel Perks! Perk dives into the idea behind the travel series, some of the incredible locations he’s visited, his favorite moments so far, and what makes each episode unique. He also touches…
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S7 E34 - Crosslake Fall Events!
Big Fall events continue here in the Lakes Area THIS Weekend! 🍂 Today, we’re talking all things Crosslake! First, we chat with Dave Anderson to talk about the first-ever Crosslake Oktoberfest (Oct. 16–17) featuring The Dweebs, wiener-dog races, stein holding, 17 local stops and a massive...
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S7 E33 - Football and Fall Festivals
Hello Listen Local Fans, let's going to get right into it!This shorter episode is pretty straight forward... Football, Fall Festivals, and Fun in the BLA! Tune in now! And as always, thanks to our 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Craguns Legacy Courses…
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S7 E32 - Sponsor Appreciation
Hello Listen Local Family! School is back, there's a brisk feel in the air, and I think we can finally say "summer 2026" has come to an end. But, even though summer might be over, the local businesses are still up and running. Businesses that include our amazing Listen Local Sponsors. So, we...
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S7 E31 - The BIG Recap - Adam Thielen, Maddi Gordon, Chris Tungseth and more!
Listen Local Fam, let us tell ya... Last week was a blur! From Live from BIR for the NHRA Nationals to Live at the CRMC Championship. It was A WEEK. So much happened, with so many good interviews so we HAD to do a BEST OF recap show. Guests on this episode include NHRA Driver Maddi Gordon (9:53),...
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S7 E30 - Thrivent's Bailey McMahon
Hello Listen Local Friends and Family! Lets get right to it! On todays show the guys recap the past week, which was full of local Golf Scrambles, a trip outta the country and some good ol' Lake Life. Then the crew is joined by their pal Bailey McMahon with Thrivent to talk about their HUGE...
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S7 E29 - BIR Nationals Prep w/ Racing Legends Ron Capps & Tony Stewart
Attention Listen Local Fam... Do we have a show for you today! It is ALL about BIR Nationals today (which is one week away), so we thought "why not have some of the biggest names in racing history??" So we did. Kristi and Sara from BIR connected the podcast with absolute LEGENDS Ron Capps and…
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S7 E28 - Fair SZN is Underway
Hello Listen Localers! The summer fun has not slowed down yet here in the BLA, and some would argue there is still so much fun left to be had! And by some, we mean us here at Listen Local. From Fair season kicking off to planning for events like BIR Nationals and the CRMC Championship at the...
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S7 E26 - Rock’n on Whitefish
Helloooo Listen Local Fam! Things are still hot hot hot in the BLA. And the events just keep on happenin, and man do we have another weekend of fun ahead of us! From a big Friday - Saturday - Sunday of live music over at Ernies on Gull to the Pequot Lakes Street Dance with our pals the Wyld Ryce…
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S7 E25 - CRMC Championship Prep and a Craguns Update
Hello Listen Local Fam, Today's show is all about our friends at Craguns. Jack. Carrie. The CRMC Championship. Whats NEW around the Resort. All of it. Tune in. And as always, thanks to our 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Craguns Legacy Courses, Party Time...
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S7 E24 - The Chamber
Hello Listen Local Friends and Fam! On today's show it's Colton and Isaiah manning the ship as Jacob is out on another BlazeAir Tourism shoot. Saying that... he of course can't stay away the whole time, so he calls in and gives a little update! Then, Isaiah dives into this week's guest. The One....
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S7 E23 - Recappin' with Reese
Hello Listen Local Friends and Fam! We made it people... the 4th of July weekend is behind us, and what a weekend it was! On today's show the LL guys recap the 4th and all of the BLA festivities, THEN... catch up with THE Reese Glover. Reese talks about his time at Lakes Jam, his new Single…
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S7 E22 - AMERICA 250
Happy 4th of July week everyone! On today's show Isaiah, Colton and Jacob do a deep dive recap on Lakes Jam '26. Hear about what they loved and what they didn't love so much. But most importantly, HUGE thanks to Lakes Jam for having us out again, already CAN'T WAIT for next year... I mean, DIERKS...
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S7 E21 - Jacob's Voice w/ Kaitlyn Schroeder (Borgstrom)
Hello Friends...CAN WE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE... IT IS LAKES JAM WEEK PEOPLE! Isaiah and Jacob are recording this show from the (insert new sponsor here) Mobile Studio from the Lakes Jam Listen Local Headquarters. On the first on-site show from Lakes Jam 2026 the crew chat with Kaitlyn...
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S7 E20 - Crosswoods Golf Course
Hello Listen Local Fam! On today's show the WHOLE CREW (yes even Colton) heads out to Crosswoods Golf Course to catch up with Mike and Savannah about all things Crosswoods, including their BRAND NEW course "The Farm." They chat about why The Farm is going to be one of the most unique courses in…
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S7 E19 - A BLA 'Mike' Check
Hello Listen Local Fam! We are back in studio this week after our couple of weeks doing Facebook LIVE shows. The summer craziness is officially upon us, from all the Live music happenin' to a crazy weekend of Octane Autofest at BIR with Chris Forsberg and the CBoys to beautiful weather for golf…
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Lakes Jam Podcast - Ashland Craft
Hello Jammers! Another episode, and another Lakes Jam Artist. This time it's Main Stage Performer Ashland Craft! Ashland talks about her time performing or touring with the likes of Ashley McBride, Morgan Wallen, Hardy and many other big names. She also discusses her favorite songs, being both a...
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S7 E18 - HDM, BIR & a Cboy
Well... Hello Listen Local Listeners... I know we say it A LOT but wow, do we have a show for you today. Guests stopped by that even we didn't know were going to! First and foremost, huge thanks to BIR and the Wheelie Bar for letting us set up shop before the Brainerd Chamber Business After…
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S7 E17 - Our "Home Track" w/ Jack Wawro
Helloooo Listen Local Listeners! On today's show, Isaiah and Jacob head out to the Official Golf Course of the Listen Local Podcast, the Beautiful Craguns Legacy Course! While recording at The Legacy, Cragun's Director of Golf Jack Wawro joins the show to chat about: *UPGRADES all around the…
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S7 E16 - Fishing Opener w/ Nick Lindner
Happy Fishing Opener Weekend Listen Local Fam! On today's episode we catch up with someone who knows fishing very well, Nick Lindner. Nick, whose family is arguably the most recognized fishing family in Minnesota, talks about growing up a Lindner, if he always knew he'd be working in the...
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S7 E15 - Short & Sweet
Hello Listen Localers! So a last second cancellation from a guest means you get just some good ol' banter from the fellas on today's show. And, per ususal they were a bit all over the board. Some Kentucky Derby betting discussion - plus some hypothetical gambling talk in general - to who American...
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Lakes Jam Podcast - Rachel Neal and BIR
Hello Jammers! Fun one again this week as Isaiah, Jacob, Ken and Mike chat with BOTH Midwest CMO Artist Rachel Neal AND BIR's Sara Walker and Michael Morgan. Very full show, full of great info, and one you'll definitely want to tune into! And remember GET YOUR TICKETS NOW for Lakes Jam 2026. You...
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S7 E14 - AutoSmith
Good day to all of our friends in the BLA! Let's get right into it. On today's show we have Dustin Smith from AutoSmith! From the early days of doing remote auto repair to now owning SIX locations all over the BLA, Crosby and McGregor areas the LL crew chat about it all. Among those many topics,...
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S7 E13 - Vacays and Ticket Giveaways
Happy Weekend Listen Local Fam! Guess what!?! We had something that hasn't happened in a month on today's show... ALL 3 Co-Hosts are in studio! With Colton, Jacob and Isaiah done with their vacations, and traveling - and spring break in the rearview mirror - that leads into the topic for today's...
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S7 E12 - Aspire Creative Co.
Hello Listeners! Thanks for tuning into another week of the Listen Local Podcast! On today's show we chat with Abby Pelowski of Aspire Creative Co. From diving into all things Social Media Marketing to the hard hitting questions like her favorite lake and pizza place, Abby tells us all about...
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S7 E12 - Aspire Creative Co.
Hello Listeners! Thanks for tuning into another week of the Listen Local Podcast! On today's show we chat with Abby Pelowski of Aspire Creative Co. From diving into all things Social Media Marketing to the hard hitting questions like her favorite lake and pizza place, Abby tells us all about...
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S7 E11 - Tess, Frank, Dancing, & Hockey
Hello Listen Localers and welcome back to... Winter?!? The ol' 'snowy mix' has decided to return to Minnesota and it seems like were right in the heart of it. But, no worries here... because rain, snow or shine... do we have a SUPER FUN episode for you today! Co-hosting this episode with Isaiah…
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Lakes Jam Podcast - Terri Clark
Hello Jammers!! Well we are now less than 2 MONTHS away from the kickoff to Lakes Jam 2026. And while we've already had some amazing guests on the show this year, this week is no different. The ONE AND ONLY Terri Clark calls in and chats with Ken, Jacob, Isaiah and Mike. From best memories to Mud...
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S7 E10 - Schroeders and the NEW Smokestack
Helloooo Listen Localers! Hope you are all having a great day, and are in the mood for a great podcast episode, because that's exactly what we have for you today! On this week's show we catch up with Mike Kuck. You may know Mike from the Jaycees, Schroeders Appliance and Home Services, or maybe...
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S7 E9 - New Construction
Good Day to all of our wonderful listeners! For the second week in a row we catch up with a local Mayor. This week it's the Listen Local Podcast's favorite Mayor (we may or may not contractually have to say that ) THE ONE AND ONLY Tyler Gardner. Tyler hops on to actually have quite the serious...
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S7 E8 - Crosslake Mayor Jackson Purfeerst
Happy St. Paddy's Day everyone! On today's show the crew catches up with Crosslake Mayor Jackson Purfeerst to talk prep for the St. Paddy's Day Parade, some of his best memories, and where he feels the best spot to watch is. Also... Jackson has been making moves on the politcal landscape as well,...
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S7 E7 - American Idol Star Chris Tungseth
Hello Listen Localers! Do we have a HUGE show for you today!! Jacob, Colton and Isaiah recap everything that happened since the last show, which was A LOT! Team USA Mens and Women Hockey Teams win Gold in Overtime, Jacob gets caught in the middle of a Cartel War, and the local boys Northern Lakes...
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S7 E6 - Brothers Motorsports
Hello to our wonderful listeners and welcome back to another week of the Listen Local Podcas While Isaiah did great manning the ship last week, it was good to have the whole crew back for this one. On this week's show the guys caught up with Bill Bradford, the new owner of Brothers Motorsports....
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S7 E5 - Nisswa Winter Jubilee
Hellllllo Listen Local Fam and welcome back! On this episode of the Listen Local Podcast, Isaiah is manning the 'hosting ship' all by himself as Colton and Jacob are both out of town on work trips. Saying that... he did have a couple of familiar faces join the guest segment. Nisswa Chamber...
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S7 E4 - Crosslake Winterfest
Hi Listen Local fam! It is FINALLY warming up outside, and just in time for Crosslake Winterfest and other outdoor winter events happening in the BLA this weekend. On today's episode the crew catch up with Winterfest Committee Members Marlene Mingo and Heather Jones to chat about everything...
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Lakes Jam Podcast - Neal McCoy
Jammers… this episode may be the most fun one we've had yet! The Lakes Jam Podcast - with hosts Ken, Isaiah and Jacob - sat down with Caroline Huff from Huff Entertainment Solutions to talk all things backstage management - artists, crews, shows, chaos, magic, repeat. If you've ever wondered what...
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S7 E3 - Ben's Marine and Motorsports
Hello to our wonderful Listen Local Listeners! On today's show we catch up with the man who has been to the ends of the earth and back, with stories that could match the "most interesting man in the world," Mr. Ben Nestrud. Backstories truly are the best, which make the guest segments so fun each...
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S7 E2 - Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza
Hello Listen Localers! Let's get right into it... On today's show we catch up with Sheena and Andrew from the Jaycees to talk everything Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza! Included in that "everything" is: *The Jig and Swig Pre-Party at Grand View Lodge *Best Tips and Tricks *Some of this year's...
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S7 E1 - Ice Fishing During Season Kickoff Show
It is officially 2026 people!!! On this season 7 kickoff, the guys (including Colton who has returned from the dead) are recording from the Ice in the Listen Local mobile studio. Saying that.. you will hear an interuption or two as they are also ice fishing, of course. Some topics discussed on...
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S6 E48 - MERRY CHRISTMAS
MERRY CHRISTMAS LISTEN LOCAL FAM! On this episode, Isaiah and Jacob recap the past week - and past year - and then dive into everything Christmas, but with a little 'Listen Local Twist.' Discussions such as "which local spot would make for a perfect Home-Alone-style boobie trap location" to…
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S6 E47 - Brainerd International Raceway
Hi Friends and Family! With season 6 of the Listen Local Podcast nearing its end, the LL crew thought they'd give you an extra long episode as Brainerd International Raceway joined the show. This 90-min episode still didn't have enough time to chat with them about all of the new things happening…
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S6 E46 - Winter Wonderlands to an MN Governor Candidate
Listen Local Fam, do we have a jam-packed show for today! The busyness of BLA winter is in full-force. From the new-new at the Northland Arboretum to snow packed trails for snowmobiling to the fish houses headed out to their favorite spot on the lakes to even a MN Governor Candidate stopping by...
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S6 E45 - THE PRESENTING SPONSOR, Lakes Area CPAs
Hello Everyone! Hope you all have had a great beginning to December. Do we have a show for you today... Back in the studio, let's hear it for our favorite CPAs... Lakes Area CPAs and let's Make Taxes Fun Again! Chris and Caroline dive into A TON of tax tips that could really help you this tax...
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S6 E44 - Traders Turns Tinsel
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our wonderful Listeners! On todays shorter episode, Jacob and Isaiah: *Talk to Natalia Maher about Mn Traders Tinsel Bar TAKEOVER! *Chat briefly about Jacob and Colton's time in Vegas (more stories to come next episode w/ Colton) *What their Thanksgiving "go to" is...
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The Lakes Jam Podcast w/ Special Guest Chris Hawkey
Ken Lacy, Jacob Blaeser and Isaiah Moengen (along with Mike Schmidt) are back for another season of the Lakes Jam Podcast, and in the season 3 kickoff they have none other than the one and only CHRIS HAWKEY! Among many other topics - including his time with our pal Shep in Vegas - Hawk talks…
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S6 E43 - Northern Lakes Lightning Girls Hockey
Helllllo Listen Local Fam, On today's show the crew does the usual 'catch up on local happenings' and 'recap the past week' but also... they chat with the NEW Northern Lakes Lightning Girls Head Coach Angus Laing, who hails all the way from Scotland! Hear about what led him here, his hockey…
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S6 E42 - The Edmond, The Vets, The Music & The Breaking News!
Hello Listen Localers! Anytime the full Listen Local crew is together it is a jam-packed show, and today is no different! The talk on today's show includes: *The Northern Lights *The NEW North Star *The Rollercoaster that is the Minnesota Vikings *The Veterans Day Discussion + Best Military...
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S6 E41 - Schaefers Foods & Hunting Opener
Hi Friends, On today's episode Colton and Isaiah man the ship as Jacob is on a BlazeAir shoot in fabulous Las Vegas. Topics on today's show include: *Hunting Opener *Guest Appearance from Andy Schaefer, who speaks about everything from the local BLA Grocery Store scene to the new construction…
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S6 E40 - Halloween Week & a Scary Bypass Plan
Happy Halloween to all of our amazing listeners! For the first time in nearly a month, the whole crew is together in the studio, and it felt great! On today's episode, Jacob, Colton and Isaiah talk about some Halloween happenings in the BLA, some of the top costumes they've already seen this…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In this podcast Jacob Blaeser (BlazeAir Productions), Colton Maher (Woods to Water Real Estate) and Isaiah Moengen (Lakes Area Heroes) cover everything in the 'Lakes Area'. They catch up with fellow local business owners, lifelong area residents, friends, family and even local celebs.For inquiries please email: [email protected]
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In this podcast Jacob Blaeser (BlazeAir Productions), Colton Maher (Woods to Water Real Estate) and Isaiah Moengen (Lakes Area Heroes) cover everything in the 'Lakes Area'. They catch up with fellow local business owners, lifelong area residents, friends, family and even local celebs.For inquiries...
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