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Author: Karl Gronwall

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Karl interviews anyone about their passions, concerns, and true stories from their life. Everyone has a story... what's yours?
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June the Massage Therapist

June the Massage Therapist

2023-10-1601:15:02

Karl talks to June about massage therapy, communicating boundaries, healing the individual, massage as a profession, and treadmills.SuNu Wellness: https://sunuwellness.com/
Zach Talks Skateboarding

Zach Talks Skateboarding

2023-07-2901:06:41

Karl talks to Zach about volunteering, when it's right for kids to watch PG-13 movies, why it's important to fall, starting a company in Minneapolis, and skateboarding as an artform. Links:dragonflyskateboards:https://dragonflyskateboardsforever.bigcartel.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/UnicornHeadButt?app=desktopOpen Arms Volunteering:https://www.openarmsmn.org/Thrasher Magazine:https://www.thrashermagazine.com/
Tom's Poker Group

Tom's Poker Group

2023-06-1759:04

Karl talks to Tom about his long-running poker group. They discuss the common pitfalls facing poker groups, how to handle the money, why gambling is important, whether or not to make the group co-ed, and how to start a new group today. Karl's father, Steve, who is also a founding member of the group, joins in to share memories and expand on the topic. Together, they answer Karl's questions while also recalling the ups and downs of a poker group that has played regularly for fifty years!&...
Julie Got Even Fiercer

Julie Got Even Fiercer

2023-06-1001:03:52

Karl talks to Julie, nearly one year after their last conversation. They discuss the Adderall shortage, electric wheelchairs, progressive politics surrounding Medicare, population ethics, mini golf, and why she calls The White House daily.
Karl talks to the President of Literacy Minnesota, Anton Jones. They discuss abundance mindset, absurdist theatre, infinite curiosity, and the plurality of literacy. Please check out the links below for more information about Literacy Minnesota, Northstar Assessments, and volunteer opportunities.Links:Literacy Minnesota: https://www.literacymn.org/Northstar Digital Literacy: https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/Volunteers: https://www.literacymn.org/ways-to-volunteerAmericorps VISTA info...
Michael Leading With Love

Michael Leading With Love

2023-02-1101:15:28

Karl talks to Michael, his father's roommate. They discuss Michael's passion for Jesus, the healing power of positive language, the importance of mechanical maintenance, surviving against the odds, and how to grow a Lily patch.
Jimi's Journey, Part 2

Jimi's Journey, Part 2

2023-02-0452:42

Karl talks to Jimi, a self-described adult child of an alcoholic, an Air Force veteran, a professional musician, a VA employee, and a man confronting his strengths and faults with integrity as a guide. This episode is split into two parts, and this is part two.Links:1. Jimi's FB page2. Jimi's Instagram3. MN Online High School4. Email: jim.jralliso@gmail.com
Jimi's Journey, Part 1

Jimi's Journey, Part 1

2023-01-2801:03:15

Karl talks to Jimi, a self-described adult child of an alcoholic, an Air Force veteran, a professional musician, a VA employee, and a man confronting his strengths and faults with integrity as a guide. This episode is split into two parts, and this is part one.Links:1. Jimi's FB page2. Jimi's Instagram3. MN Online High School4. Email: jim.jralliso@gmail.com
Steve the Veteran

Steve the Veteran

2023-01-1401:41:12

Karl talks to Steve, a VA Employee and combat veteran. They discuss the importance of filing a claim, the difference between active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, the positive side to being open about mental health struggles, and why a tenacious path forward is the brightest light.CORRECTION from Steve: at 1:01:48, Steve says "late July" but meant to say "late June."Links:1. Lone Survivor Book2. Lone Survivor Movie3. Operation Red Wings Foundation4. VA Compensation Claims5. Successful Filing Tips
Jake the Songwriter

Jake the Songwriter

2022-12-3101:04:39

In this Season 3 finale, Karl talks to Jake, longtime friend and collaborator. They discuss his journey from band practice in the barn to contract negotiations in Nashville, the beauty of having drive that elevates out of betrayal, telling Kid Rock that you won't be cancelling your vacation with your wife, truth in Country Music, and watching Greg Joseph become slightly less of a disappointment live.Links:New Medicine: Facebook, TikTok, MusicJake Rose: Music"Fuck It" music video
Steve and The Pacemaker

Steve and The Pacemaker

2022-12-2401:32:27

Karl talks to his father, Steve. They discuss Steve's rather sudden pacemaker surgery, fasting as medicine, how to be a Vikings fan, why it's important to laugh, and why some medical events are a gift.
Karl talks to Jaime, a local recycling champion. They discuss the saddest episode of TV in history, Spongebob Squarepants and his zeitgeist, the Prosperity Gospel circa 2000, girls lurking on Reddit, and tattoos in the workplace.
Karl talks to Dean, a sports psychologist, professor, author, and coach to several national and collegiate athletic teams in the United States and Peru. They talk about art that takes your breath away, the minuscule difference between athletics and theater upon a global stage, how to access your infinite human potential, and why appreciation is more elevated than being thankful. Link to Dr. Dean's website: http://drdeanhinitz.com/
Christin the Abolitionist

Christin the Abolitionist

2022-11-2601:37:53

Karl talks to Christin, a neighborhood activist, abolitionist, and school reform advocate. They discuss agreeing and disagreeing with your own team, tangible steps to reduce violence and suffering, the importance of redefining wealth and safety, and why it's important to take time for yourself.Links to support causes discussed in this episode:1. Southside Harm Reduction (https://linktr.ee/SouthsideHarmReduction)2. Sanctuary Supply Depot (https://linktr.ee/sanctuarysupplydepot)3. Freedom Stree...
Karl talks to Lisa, a family friend, about marriage, changing (or not changing) your name, confessing every day, why God is real but the man-made rules are bullshit, and how to keep a best friend for fifty years.
Bruce the Jazz Healer

Bruce the Jazz Healer

2022-10-2201:07:23

Karl talks to Bruce, a professional jazz musician and educator. They discuss the healing nature of music, the vital importance of African-American music history, why the way forward is by inviting community, and where in MN you can have a great night out.Bruce's website: https://www.bruceahenry.com/
Karl talks to Laura, his mother, about anger, America's definition of production, why Old Country Buffet failed, and why Bill Maher can go fuck himself.Visit Hammerhause Studios for your audio recording needs! https://www.facebook.com/GaryatHammer/
Karl talks with KerryJo Felder, a parent and neighborhood advocate running for MPS School Board. They discuss the vital importance of improving and funding public schools, the inherent beauty and power of Minneapolis, choosing empathy over sympathy, and why most people truly do want to get up and make their community better every day.KerryJo for School Board: https://www.kerryjo4schoolboard.com/
Karl sits down with Collin, a lifelong educator, a small town and big city advocate, and a believer in pragmatic optimism. They talk about why he's running for Minneapolis School Board, why most people truly do want to get better, and why right now is a great time to get a dog.Beachy 4 School Board: https://www.beachy4schoolboard.com/https://www.facebook.com/beachy4schoolshttps://instagram.com/beachy4schools?igshid=YmMyMTAkinkshttps://mobile.twitter.com/beachy4schools?fbclid=IwAR3eiDWozTFw0qE...
Karl interviews his father, Steve, about his adventures with the late Alan Willis. Alan and Steve were best friends for nearly 60 years, and Steve tells about hopping freight trains, sneaking into movie theaters, and living life outside of the box--Alan style.
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