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This Must Be The Place
by thismustbetheplacepod
The podcast that gives you more Twin Cities history and neighborhood trivia than any reasonable person ever asked for. Welcome to This Must Be The Place, the show where two dudes dig into real Minnesota history, legendary neighborhoods, forgotten stories, and all the oddly specific things that make the Twin Cities the greatest place on earth (and yes, we are prepared to argue about it). It’s part history lesson, part neighborhood tour, part “I read five books so you don’t have to,” and part “accidentally funny because we’re just built like this.” Expect deep dives, questionable analogies, unnecessary enthusiasm for local streets, and more facts about Minneapolis / Saint Paul than you’ll ever need in your daily life. But hey, now you’ll be the most interesting person at any brewery within a 10-mile radius. Smart-ish. Funny-ish. Very Minnesota.
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We Finally Got Rob Harvilla on the Podcast
For more than five years, Rob Harvilla has been turning songs into stories and music journalism into something closer to stand-up comedy, memoir, cultural history, and therapy. Rob is the creator and host of 60 Songs That Explain the '90s (and now the 2000s), one of the most beloved music…
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Ep:52 One of Us Pooped at a Swedish Pancake Restaurant | Diamond Lake
WELCOME BACK to This Must Be The Place — the only Twin Cities podcast where one of the hosts quietly pooped his pants inside a Swedish pancake restaurant in the late 1980s and returned to the table like nothing happened. This week we’re diving into Diamond Lake: airplane noise, bungalow history,...
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EP: 51 Battle Creek, Escaped Gorillas & Timberwolves Grief Counseling
This week on This Must Be The Place, we somehow go from the Blue Rooster vs. Spoon and Cherry debate to escaped gorillas, stolen clothes, Minnesota history, PFAS, Timberwolves playoff stress, and why Battle Creek might be one of the most underrated corners of Saint Paul. We dig into Minnesota...
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Ep 50: Bryan in MSP, Roseville, MC Hammer and MacGyver.
We sat down with Bryan in MSP and somehow covered Roseville, mall walking as a lifestyle, tracksuits as a personality trait, and why he may or may not be personally responsible for the longest winters on record. Bryan’s origin story is exactly what you’d hope for. Equal parts internet curiosity,...
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EP: 49 Lynnhurst, Quartz is out, Professor Pee Pee and Jack Harlow's hilarious nicknames
This week on This Must Be The Place, we take a deep dive into one of Minneapolis’s most desirable neighborhoods, ranked #3 by Niche. We get into the history, the housing stock, the restaurants, and the overall feel that makes this area such an aspirational place to live in the Twin Cities. From...
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Ep 48. The great Ai debate and the banning of one minute tours.
This week we talk all things Ai in Real Estate and beyond. We double ban the one minute tours guy and unveil a new segment called Pubes, plus Boomtimes and more 00:00 INtro 01:30 Abortion house 04:06 One Minute Floors 04:35 John O’Sullivan Banned, Again. 09:30 Shrimp on the Barby 10:00 The Great…
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Ep: 47 Raspberry Buble' and the flying houses of Ericsson
This week we dive into Ericsson, including the neighborhood’s strange history of literally exploding houses thanks to the water table (not really). We break down the best food and drink spots in the hood, give a clear picture of what to expect heading into the spring market, and talk through what...
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Minnesota Stand Up: EP 46 The state of our state in our new normal
MN STAND UP On this episode we talk about the state of our state. Minnesota has been through a lot over the past few weeks and as we try and grasp for some sense of normalcy we are confronted with what that now means. Stay strong, stay connected and stay vigilant. Questions or comments? Reach us...
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EP:45 It's Winter get rid of ICE and, the Past and Present of Cedar Riverside.
On this episode of This Must Be The Place, we dig into the past and present of Cedar-Riverside—a neighborhood shaped by immigrants, resistance, culture, and constant outside pressure. We talk about how Cedar-Riverside evolved from an immigrant gateway, to a counterculture stronghold, and into the...
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For my Money: It's the Theater: Minneapolis' famed downtown strip + this week in MN history!
Tis the season — and for our money, that means bundling up and heading straight to the historic theater district in Minneapolis. In this episode, we dig into the history, rumors, and mysteries behind one of Minneapolis’ oldest “natural wonders”… which, spoiler alert, is not natural at all — but…
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Ep 41: A litany of Fv$k Ups. History of Rondo and I-94
This week we dive deep into the history of Saint Paul’s legendary Rondo neighborhood — once the heart of the city’s Black community, full of thriving businesses, churches, and culture — and how the construction of I-94 tore through it, displacing hundreds of families and reshaping Saint Paul...
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Ep:40 A conversation with Kaohly Her and her improbable run for Saint Paul Mayor
This week on the pod: Kaohly Her shares the deeply personal story behind her decision to run for Mayor of Saint Paul, a campaign sparked by the tragic murder of her close friend and colleague, Melissa Hortman. In this wide-ranging and emotional conversation, she talks about her journey from...
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EP: 39 Minneapolis Needs Real Leadership — Dr. DeWayne Davis Isn’t Afraid to Say Why
This week we sat down with Dr. DeWayne Davis, and let me tell you — this one goes deep. We talk about everything from his upbringing and early influences to how those experiences shaped his worldview and his vision for the future of Minneapolis. Dr. Davis has lived a life. From his personal…
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Dirty Casey, PowderHorn Park, Mayoral Previews and Tunnels for George Floyd
This week’s episode takes a deep dive into Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis. We explore the neighborhood’s unique vibe, culture, art, politics, and architecture—unpacking what makes it one of Minneapolis’s most vibrant and beloved communities. Shout to the homie Sascha on his upcoming...
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Ep 37. Loring Park, Habitat 4 Humanity and White People Music.
This week’s episode takes us to Loring Park—one of downtown Minneapolis’ most vibrant neighborhoods, a safe haven for the LGBTQ community, and the epicenter of Twin Cities Pride. We dive deep into Andrew’s love–hate relationship with “white people music,” then shift gears to talk about Habitat…
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Ep: 36 Is the Housing Market Crashing?!! plus the 25th anniversary of the Greenway
Is the Twin Cities housing market crashing? Short answer: NO. Don’t buy into the hype from national headlines. Florida and Texas may be skewing the data, but what’s happening here in the Twin Cities is a completely different story. We break down why our market is still strong—covering everything...
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Ep: 35 Friends of the Pod, Lex-Ham neighborhood and Summit Ave Regional Trail
This week we dive into a true Minnesota classic: tater tot hotdish 🥘✨. We’re calling on YOU to send us your best recipes—because we’re cooking them up, taste-testing, and rating them live on the pod! Plus: 🚲 The latest on Saint Paul’s Summit Ave regional trail bike lane project 🏡 Spotlight on...
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We Went to Taylor’s Falls (In Our Minds) and Got Completely Sidetracked
This week we figuratively hit the road to Taylor’s Falls — one of Minnesota’s best-kept summer secrets. We cover everything from hiking Interstate State Park to wandering the mind-bending Franconia Sculpture Park, putting way too seriously at mini golf, eating at a drive-in literally called The...
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The Witches: Prospect Park, The Witch’s Hat & Sandwich Wars
This week, we spin a tall (and mostly true) tale about one of Minneapolis’ quirkiest and most beloved neighborhoods: Prospect Park—a place born from a whispering hill, a lost organist, and a water tower with a taste for the stars. It’s the kind of story that feels like a dream and smells faintly…
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Ep: 33 Everything is Prettier in Whittier: Art, Acronyms & A-holes
This week on This Must Be The Place, we dig into all things Whittier — the Minneapolis neighborhood that somehow manages to be both the birthplace of the city’s arts scene and the epicenter of mysterious acronyms. MIA, MCAD, CTC... we cover the ones you’ve heard of and make up a few more just for...
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Austin Hollins: From Gophers to Global Hoops & Beats
🏀🎶 This Must Be The Place is back! After a short break, top Twin Cities Realtors Casey Golden and Andrew Shields sit down with Austin Hollins — pro basketball player, musician, and former Gopher standout. We dive into: ✔️ Life overseas playing pro ball ✔️ Austin’s passion for music and what’s...
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Ep:31. Don't Sleep on Eat Street and a note on Escalation Clauses
Welcome to This Must Be The Place, the Twin Cities podcast hosted by top Minneapolis–Saint Paul Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden. We spotlight the people, neighborhoods, and real estate that make the Twin Cities a great place to live. On this week's episode we spend 30 minutes on 4 blocks...
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Summit Hill Knows No Chill | Relocation? Yes Please.
Welcome to This Must Be The Place, the Twin Cities podcast hosted by top Minneapolis–Saint Paul Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden. We spotlight the people, neighborhoods, and real estate that make the Twin Cities a great place to live. 🎙 In this episode: We explore Summit Hill, one of…
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EP 29 Love Letters to Sandwiches & Windom
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. On This Episode we read a mailbag letter and explore the Windom neighborhood in Minneapolis and...
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Ep:28 Unedited interview with "Trouble Boys" author, Bob Mehr. The Replacements & Lowry East
Hosted by top Twin Cities Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is your go-to podcast about the people, places, and properties that make the Twin Cities unique. This week, we’re joined by Bob Mehr, acclaimed author of Trouble Boys—a definitive biography of Minneapolis...
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Ep: 27 Dayton's Bluff, What's in a Zestimate and a Wolves Knicks NBA finals preview.
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. 🏙️ This week on TMBTP, we dive into the hidden gems of Dayton's Bluff—a Saint Paul…
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Inspections, Papal Conclaves and House Teeth w/ Inspector DC Patton
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. In this episode, we sit down with top-tier home inspector DC Patton for adeep dive into old...
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Ep25: Stillwater runs deep | Setting NYT Daily straight about the NAR settlement
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. On this Episode we talk the city of Stillwater, the birthplace of MN. We also set the record...
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I'm not a rapper but I'm white. NE MPLS
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. On this week's episode we talk to extreme bowler, super mom, Djibouti transplant, realtor and...
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Ep: 23 Como Park, Casey's Passover Guide and the debut of Golden | Shields
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. On this episode we dive into Como Park in Saint Paul. Talk about the Zoo, the conservatory…
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Ep:22 Are Bicyclists the worst people in the world? Kingfield & East Harriet | Open Houses
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the wonderful world of Minneapolis’s Kingfield and East...
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Ep 21: West Side Saint Paul, Interest Rates & Affordability
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. On this episode we talk Saint Paul's West Side, the history, houses and of course Food all…
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Ep 20: Welcome to the NorthSide | D.A. Bullock talks Minneapolis 5 years post George Floyd
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. On this episode we talk to producer/director D A Bullock about his upcoming documentary, "Mr....
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Ep 19: MN Accents? Merriam Park and Trends we love (and hate)
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. On this Episode we talk St. Paul's Merriam Park neighborhood, Mn Accents and we explore some...
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Ep: 18 Minnehaha Falls, The Year 3000, The Lost Austin Hollins interview & Twin Cities Sandwiches
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. On this Episode we take an in depth look at Minnehaha Falls, the history and the current vibes....
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Ep:17 The Bubonic Plague, SuperBowl takes, Andrew is getting a Hot Tub & February Sucks
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. Audio Only episode recorded remotely as Casey deals with his whole family getting crushed by…
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Ep: 16 North Loop | Tyler the Creator | Big Brain Andy Time and Potty Talk
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. On this Episode we talk The NorthLoop and why it is one of the hottest neighborhoods in the...
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Ep: 15 University Grove | Falcon Heights | Buyer and Seller Emotions plus BoomTimes
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. On this Episode we talk Falcon Heights and the Mid Mod paradise that is University Grove. We...
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Ep:14 Linden Hills, CloudMan & The Homies, MN Jeopardy, Listener Mailbag questions & some BoomTimes
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. On this Episode we talk Minneapolis's Linden Hills neighborhood. Read some listen emails in our...
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Ep: 13. Oprah loves LoveJoy's Bloody Marys, Bryn Mawr, Dad Jokes and some BooMTimes
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. On this Episode we talk Minneapolis's Bryn Mawr neighborhood, Basset Creek - The Lost creek of...
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Ep:12 2025 Spring Market Preview, John O'Sullivan of oneminutetours & Hidden Middle
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the Twin Cities and the unique People, Places and Properties that make it shine! We bring you practical, expert advice for buying and selling your home along…
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Ep 11: Special Interview and BooMTiMeS with Em Cassel, Editor in Chief at Racket MN
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the Twin Cities real estate market and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine. We bring you practical, expert advice…
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Ep :10 Cathedral Hill, Radon Man and Nina (lady of the night) Jewish Xmas and Holiday BooMTiMeS
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the Twin Cities real estate market and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine. We bring you the Properties, Places and...
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Ep 9: Maximize Your Home's Sale Price, The Howe Neighborhood, Prince Stories and MN Market Minute
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the Twin Cities real estate market and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine. We bring you practical, expert advice…
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TMBTP Ep 8: Somali Burritos, Open Houses, Nicollet Island, St. Anthony Main & more
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the Twin Cities real estate market and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine. We bring you practical, expert advice…
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Ep 7: In The Weeds with Shay Lunseth | Macalester Groveland | Team vs.Agent | BoomTimes
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the real estate market, the art of buying and selling a home, and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine. In this...
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Rick and Morty Do The MOA
Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the real estate market, the art of buying and selling a home, and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine. In this...
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Ep 5: Inspection... A Colonoscopy for your House
On this week's episode we highlight the West 7th neighborhood in Saint Paul. We have a great conversation about the value of an inspection and why it is so important when you are buying a home. We also talk basketball, Twin Cities restaurants and top 10 emcee lists as well as local legend Eyedea...
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This Must Be The Place Ep 4: Chey Car
A Podcast for and by people who take real estate very seriously, but not themselves. We talk what constitutes an offer, highlight the Northrop Neighborhood, Talk Wolves, pingpong, vegan fried chicken and more! Special guest Chey Eisenman talks about her experience running the Twin Cities premier...
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This Must Be The Place Ep 3: Seasonal Schmeasonal
On this week's episode we talk the season nature of the twin cities real estate market and what that means for buyers and sellers. We highlight the Highland Park neighborhood of Saint Paul. We have a great discussion with realtor William Schultz about investment properties, especially for those…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The podcast that gives you more Twin Cities history and neighborhood trivia than any reasonable person ever asked for.
Welcome to This Must Be The Place, the show where two dudes dig into real Minnesota history, legendary neighborhoods, forgotten stories, and all the oddly specific things that make the Twin Cities the greatest place on earth (and yes, we are prepared to argue about it).
It’s part history lesson, part neighborhood tour, part “I read five books so you don’t have to,” and part “accidentally funny because we’re just built like this.”
Expect deep dives, questionable analogies, unnecessary enthusiasm for local streets, and more facts about Minneapolis / Saint Paul than you’ll ever need in your daily life. But hey, now you’ll be the most interesting person at any brewery within a 10-mile radius.
Smart-ish. Funny-ish. Very Minnesota.
HOSTED BY
thismustbetheplacepod
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