Real Talk with Rick

From records management to elections administration, Rick sits down to chat with David Teigland about his role as City Clerk. We additionally learn about David’s nontraditional career path, his Kevin Bacon number, and how well he fares in a surprise round of elections trivia.

Rick talks aviation with Bob Jasperson, director of the Wings of the North Air Museum. Bob shares about his journey into aviation, the museum's history, and its fascinating link to a 1969 Minnesota Vikings game.

Thousands of residents pass by the Eden Prairie Water Treatment Plant along Highway 5 each day. Have you ever wondered what goes on inside?Water Treatment Plant operations supervisor Joe Dusek chats with Rick as he provides a quick glimpse of what his team does, insights about our water, and the three most common questions he receives on tours — one of which is completely unrelated to water and all about Joe.

Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation director Jay Lotthammer is also Real Talk With Rick’s self-proclaimed biggest fan. Jay makes his podcast debut, reflecting on 35 memorable years in public service, what’s next for him, and how he became known as “Jay Lobhammer” around the office.

Michael Bui is a long-time Eden Prairie resident who, along with his wife, owns Mochi Dough, Bober Tea and the Pho Mai restaurant at the Asia Mall. We learn about how he and his family got their start in the industry, and how he balances a full-time job on top of running his restaurants. Michael also hints at an exciting new addition coming to the mall.