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The Top Three Podcast

by Cities 97 (KTCZ-FM)

In The Top Three, your host Brent interviews inspiring people who have accomplished amazing things, having them share their top three in their field.

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  1. Kid Genius Elliott Tanner

    At 11 years old, Elliott is currently in his third year at the University of Minnesota. After decided to pursue two majors, his education and intellect gained national attention, bringing him to be on national talk shows, and "Kids Say The Darndest Things" with Tiffany Haddish. Elliott is sharing...

  2. First Date Expert Katie Sir

    After getting her heartbroken in college, Katie now uses her passion to help guys figure out women on first dates. I decided to ask her the biggest controversial dating questions of all time, and shes sharing her Top Three dating tips you didn't know you needed.

  3. Beer Expert Clayton Bracht

    After moving to Minnesota, Clayton decided to make a beer Instagram page as a way to meet locals and make new friends. Now, he works his hardest to promote the best breweries and craft brews Minnesota has to offer. He's revealing his Top Three Breweries that keep him coming back.

  4. Advocate/Model Mikayla Holmgren

    Mikayla made national headlines when she was the first person with Down Syndrome to compete in a Miss State pageant, but her success doesn't stop there, shes a dancer, model, ambassador, and so much more. Mikayla is sharing her Top Three Tips to find your confidence

  5. Pro Soccer Player Jamie Watson

    After playing in the Youth World Cup and being drafted to the MLS at 18 years old, Jamie's soccer career went downhill, and downhill fast. He had to work to earn back his spot as a pro, and his story is absolutely inspirational. Jamie is sharing his Top Three tips if you want to be a professional...

  6. ASMR YouTuber "Jingle Jangle"

    After struggling with anxiety and depression, Quinn (Jingle Jangle) found hope in ASMR, and then used that passion to create her own YouTube channel to help others. Shes sharing how she was able to get her niche videos to reach a large audience, and her Top Three tips to start your own ASMR channel.

  7. Hypnotist Jay Brian

    Jay started his career in eight grade, and had his business running while he was in high school. As a hypnotist, he is a pro performer by making people do things like forget their own name, and even mistakenly taking their clothes off on stage. Hes sharing some of his biggest victories and…

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  8. Travel Writer Lindsey Ranzau

    Lindsey was in a place in her life where she realized she had no hobbies, and then discovered her love of traveling. She now become a travel expert, and is giving all the secrets of how to find the best hole-in-the-wall places when you visit somewhere new, along with her Top Three Day Trips in...

  9. Bounty Hunter Stew Peters

    After a career as a musician, Stew had a BIG career change and became one of the top bounty hunters in the country. He's detailing how he was able to make this transition, some of the craziest ways he's caught criminals, and his Top Three tips if you want to be a Bounty Hunter

  10. Foodie Instagrammer Kimly Curry

    Kimly is obsessed with all things food, and decided to start posting photos of what she was eating. Her page took off and is now her full-time focus. Kimly is detailed how she had to fight to keep her page after someone tried to steal it, and is revealing her Top Three Desserts in the Twin Cities

  11. Big Brother Houseguest McCrae Olson

    He was a pizza boy making almost no money, when one of the biggest reality shows of all time chose him to play, but it wasn't an easy journey to get there. The show absolutely changed his life, and now he's revealing all the behind-the-scenes secrets, and giving his Top Three Tips if you ever…

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  12. Musician Katy Vernon

    After moving to Minnesota from the UK, Katy found success with her local band, but after having kids, alcohol started taking over her life, and she learned to overcome and bring her music career to new heights. Katy is sharing her Top Three Pieces of Advice for Anyone Struggling with Addiction

  13. Entrepreneur Ryan Muhlbauer

    Ryan is credited with bringing the first Escape Room to Minnesota, and is now the owner of Dogtopia in Bloomington. He shares how his life led him to entrepreneurship, and his Top Three Tips if You'd Like to Be an Entrepreneur.

  14. Comedian Mary Mack

    Mary had held a successful stand-up career for over 16 years, having performed on Conan, Last Comic Standing, and many more. Shes revealing the truth of what it's like to actually "be funny" all the time, and is sharing her Top Three Pieces of Advice for Up-And-Coming Stand Up Comedians

  15. Fashion Fix Stylist Lindsey Froemming

    After a career as a personal shopper, Lindsey took her love of fashion and uses it to empower women all over. Her business was thriving before she was given the ultimate test: balancing a business and motherhood. Lindsey is sharing her story, and her Top Three Ways to Keep Confident in your Own...

  16. Social Engineer Ryan Manship

    He makes his living breaking into buildings, stealing things, and convincing people to do things they definitely shouldn't do. Ryan details times where he got busted, tips for how you can socially engineer the people in your life, and his Top Three Tips to Not Fall for The Things He Does...

  17. Singer/Songwriter Kat Perkins

    Before her successful appearance on NBC's The Voice on Team Adam, Kat was building her own music career that got sidelined by a life changing surgery. Kat discusses her career, her relationship and feelings about the death of Christina Grimmie, and her Top Three Pieces of Advice to Break into the...

  18. BBQ Expert "The Smoky Poet"

    He keeps himself anonymous, but loves showing off his BBQ and poetry. After a career as an investment banker, "The Smoky Poet" decided to become a mysterious food blogging figure. He's sharing his story, BBQ tips, and his Top Three Places to Eat BBQ in the Twin Cities

  19. Survivor Sunday Burquest

    Sunday is best known for competing in Survivor Season 33: Millennials vs. Gen X, but before that, she was already a survivor in one of the biggest ways possible. Sunday is sharing all the behind-the-scenes of Survivor, and her Top Three Ways To Get Onto a Reality Show

  20. Muddy Mouth Cards Owner Angie McGuire

    Angie started out making cute, pretty cards for a scrapbooking company, but soon she started secretly making her own cards...with edge. Angie is sharing how she created her business, and her Top Three Ways to Turn Your Etsy Shop Into a Full Time Business

  21. Donut Blogger Zach Vraa

    He knows everything there is to know about donuts, but before that, he was a rising football star who got a shot to play for the Minnesota Vikings. Zach discusses what it's like getting a call from Coach Mike Zimmer, how he is able to eat donuts and keep the weight off, and his Top Three Donuts…

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  22. HGTV Stars Brad & Heather Fox

    Before getting their own HGTV show "Stay or Sell", Brad & Heather were helping couples all over the Twin Cities fall in love with their homes. They share how they ended up getting their own show, secrets of behind the scenes of your favorite shows, and the Top Three Ways to Remodel Your Home with...

  23. Something Sweet Owner Maddie Carlos

    At 20 years old, Maddie took a big risk and started her own bake shop, and she realized very quickly this was only the beginning of her success. Maddie also shares her Top Three Ways to Take Your Baking to the Next Level.

  24. Sex Expert Dr. Kyle Zrenchik

    After living a life where sex was something that was never discussed, and growing up repressing his sexual exploration, he now helps couples all over the world solve their sexual issues. Dr. Kyle Z tells his story, gives sex tips, and shares his Top Three Secrets of the Sexually Satisfied.

  25. Folly Coffee Owner Rob Bathe

    After quitting his job and moving back in with his parents in order to start his business, Folly Coffee owner Rob Bathe's business plan started, well, NOT going to plan. Rob shares his path to creating one of the best coffee roasting businesses in the Twin Cities, and shares his Top Three Coffee...

  26. Pastry Snob Lyuba Ellingson

    After moving here from Russia as a child, Lyuba discovered her love of all things desserts. Not only does Lyuba share her secrets to success on social media, she gives us her Top Three Desserts in the Twin Cities

  27. Photographer Paul Weaver

    Paul Weaver was a teenager taking photos of bands for free at local concerts, until one phone call changed his life. Now, he owns his own media company, and reveals his "Top Three Ways To Make Your Hobby Into A Full-Time Job"

  28. Snack Expert Brent Timm

    Snack Youtuber/Instagrammer Brent Timm took a family tragedy and turned it into the adventure of a lifetime. Plus, we hear his Top Three: The best appetizers in the Twin Cities

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About this show

In The Top Three, your host Brent interviews inspiring people who have accomplished amazing things, having them share their top three in their field.

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Cities 97 (KTCZ-FM)

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Top Three Podcast have?

The Top Three Podcast has 28 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 13, 2020.

What is The Top Three Podcast about?

In The Top Three, your host Brent interviews inspiring people who have accomplished amazing things, having them share their top three in their field.

How often does The Top Three Podcast release new episodes?

The Top Three Podcast publishes weekly, based on its 28 episodes since July 2019.

Who hosts The Top Three Podcast?

The Top Three Podcast is created and hosted by Cities 97 (KTCZ-FM).
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