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Stream of Consciousness with Dan: Stories from the Midwest
Stream of Consciousness is a Midwest-rooted podcast where honest, inspiring conversations take center stage. Hosted by Dan in Omaha, Nebraska, each episode explores the stories, values, and voices that shape our communities - from athletes and creatives to local business owners who bring heart and hustle to the region.Whether it's legendary NFL nose tackle or the soul behind a beloved neighborhood kitchen, Stream of Consciousness invites guests to share their journeys, challenges, and…
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- Stream of Consciousness with Dan: Stories from the Midwest
Stream of Consciousness #68 - Tijana Tucic
Send us Fan Mail This conversation with Tijana Tučić is one of the most powerful episodes I’ve ever recorded. Born in Yugoslavia in 1977, Tijana grew up in a…
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Stream of Consciousness #67 - Kyle Knall
Send us Fan Mail Chef Kyle Knall joins the show to talk about a career shaped by Southern roots, New York precision, and a deliberate choice to build something…
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Stream of Consciousness #66 - Justin Warner
Send us Fan MailChef Justin Warner has never fit neatly into a box — and that’s exactly why this conversation works. From his Food Network rise to his…
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Stream of Consciousness #65 - Mike Walker - Lakefront Brewery
Send us Fan MailMike Walker has spent nearly fourteen years inside one of Milwaukee’s most iconic breweries, and in this conversation he opens the doors to…
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Stream of Consciousness #64 - Kurt Bush
Send us Fan MailThis episode of Stream of Consciousness w/ Dan dives into a fast‑moving, no‑nonsense conversation with coach Kurt Bush — a coach who works with…
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Friday's w/ Dan #16
Send us Fan Mail This week on Friday’s w/ Dan, we talk about a week that felt heavier than most. The sudden loss of Kyle Busch, a driver woven into the fabric…
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Stream of Consciousness #62 - Caroline Crocker
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Stream of Consciousness w/ Dan, Dr. Caroline Crocker joins the show for a conversation that moves effortlessly between…
- Stream of Consciousness with Dan: Stories from the Midwest
Stream of Consciousness #63 - Rebekah Henshel - Henning's Cheese
Send us Fan Mail This episode of Stream of Consciousness w/ Dan features a conversation with Rebekah Henshel from Henning’s Cheese, part of the family behind…
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Friday's w/ Dan #15
Send us Fan MailThis week on Friday’s w/ Dan, we start with family and legacy. I talk about my Uncle Jim, who passed in 2018 in a tragic accident near the farm…
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Stream of Consciousness #61 - Al Bekkum - Nordic Creamery
Send us Fan Mail This week on Friday’s w/ Dan, I sit down with Al Bekkum of Nordic Creamery — a licensed cheesemaker, buttermaker, and the heart behind one of…
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Friday's w/ Dan #14
Send us Fan Mail After a week in the hospital, I’m recording from Brodhead, Wisconsin, where I’m staying with my parents and rebuilding my strength. In this…
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Friday's w/ Dan #13
Send us Fan MailThis week’s episode comes from Methodist Hospital in Omaha, where I’m recovering after years of alcohol abuse finally caught up with me. I talk…
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Episode 60 - Steve Stetter - Decatur Dairy
Send us Fan MailToday we’re heading to Decatur, Wisconsin to talk with someone who’s been shaping the state’s cheese story for decades. Steve Stettler is a…
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Friday's w/ Dan #12
Send us Fan Mail This week on Friday’s w/ Dan, I share an update on Chuck Bigler, who recently suffered a serious stroke but has now been moved out of the ICU…
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Stream of Consciousness #59 - Marieke Penterman - Marieke Gouda
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we head to Thorp, Wisconsin, to explore the story behind Marieke Gouda — a creamery built on Dutch heritage, Wisconsin soil…
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Stream of Consciousness #58 - Nelson Schrock - Kingston Creamery
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Nelson Schrock, General Manager of Kingston Creamery in Cambria, Wisconsin. Nelson brings a quiet, grounded…
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Friday's w/ Dan #11
Send us Fan MailThis week’s episode sits in that space where heaviness and hope overlap. I talk about the unexpected losses that hit close to home, the people…
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Stream of Consciousness #57 - Elle Williams - Carr Valley Cheese
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Wisconsin Makers Series, Daniel sits down with Elle Williams, Director of Sales and Brand Development at Carr Valley…
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Friday's w/ Dan #10
Send us Fan MailThis week’s Friday’s w/ Dan goes deep. I talk about Augie Nieto, the impact he left behind, and why his story hit me harder than I expected. I…
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Stream of Consciousness #56 - Magic Barclay
Send us Fan MailMagic Barclay has lived through more than most people could imagine — and she’s turned every chapter of that story into a mission to help…
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Stream of Consciousness #55 - Chuck Bigler - Puempel's Tavern
Send us Fan MailThis one’s a little surprise drop. I sat down with Chuck Bigler of Puempel’s Tavern in New Glarus, Wisconsin — a place with more history and…
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Friday's w/ Dan #9
Send us Fan MailThis week on Friday’s w/ Dan, we explore courage in its quietest and most unexpected forms. From the remarkable adaptability of octopuses, to…
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Stream of Consciousness #54 - Joey Widmer - Widmer's Cheese Cellar
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m kicking off the first stop on my Wisconsin Cheese Tour — a project that’s part storytelling, part hometown pride, and part…
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Friday's w/ Dan #8
Send us Fan MailIn today’s Friday’s w/ Dan, we start with a simple moment of kindness that turned into something unforgettable — a woman, a case of Spotted…
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Stream of Consciousness #53 - Keith Gensure - Pine Creek Academy
Send us Fan MailPine Creek Academy doesn’t make songs so much as they make moments — the kind that hit you in the chest before you even realize why. In this…
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Friday's w/ Dan #7
Send us Fan MailThis week’s episode is all about the quiet, meaningful moments that snuck up on me — the ones that didn’t make any noise but somehow carried…
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Stream of Consciousness #51 - David McKee
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with David McKee for a conversation that unfolds the way the best ones do — naturally, honestly, and with a…
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Stream of Consciousness #50 - Normand Pothier
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk with Normand Pothier of Peanut Butter Sunday — the Acadian punk band out of Baie Sainte‑Marie, Nova Scotia that’s been…
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Friday's w/ Dan #6
Send us Fan MailIn this week’s Friday’s w/ Dan, we sit with the quiet kind of goodness that rarely makes headlines but holds the world together. It’s National…
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Stream of Consciousness # 49 - Colton Cox
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with someone who’s been part of my story for a long time — my friend Colton Cox. We grew up together, went through…
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Stream of Consciousness # 48 - Emilie Landry
Send us Fan MailIn this conversation with Émilie Landry, everything feels easy — warm, funny, generous, and full of those little moments where two people from…
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Friday's w/ Dan #5
Send us Fan MailThis week on Friday’s w/ Dan, I’m talking about sacrifice — the kind that’s quiet, costly, and lived out long before anyone sees the results. I…
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Stream of Consciousness #47 - Dr. Rod Berger
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Rod Berger — journalist, education analyst, global interviewer, and author of The Narrative Edge. Rod has…
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Stream of Consciousness #46 - Paul O'Sullivan - Greywind
Send us Fan MailPaul O’Sullivan of Greywind joins me for a fun, wide‑ranging conversation about the band’s origins, their influences, and what life on the road…
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Friday's w/ Dan #4
Send us Fan MailThis week’s Friday’s w/ Dan moves through a lot of ground — the courage we see in sports, the quiet endurance of everyday life, and the deep…
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Stream of Consciousness #45 - Angie Hawkins
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Angie Hawkins — Inner Glow Coach, speaker, and author of Running in Slippers — for one of the most honest and…
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Stream of Consciousness #44 - Shauna Dahlgren of Easterseals Nebraska
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dan sits down with Shauna Dahlgren, a Work Incentive and Community Outreach Specialist with Easterseals Nebraska. Shauna…
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Friday's w/ Dan #3
Send us Fan MailThis week on Fridays w/ Dan, we slow down and take a breath together. From the quiet meaning of Valentine’s Day to the emotional punch of the…
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Stream of Consciousness #43 Andrea von Kampen
Send us Fan MailNebraska singer‑songwriter Andrea von Kampen joins me for a grounded, thoughtful conversation about creativity, place, and the stories behind…
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Friday's w/ Dan #2
Send us Fan MailThis week’s Friday’s w/ Dan brings a little Friday the 13th fun, some joy from the people I love, and a whole lot of sports. I talk about…
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Stream of Consciousness #42 - Daniel Paul Gray
Send us Fan MailDaniel Gray joins me for a conversation that’s honest, grounded, and full of heart. We talk about the moments that shaped him, the chapters…
- Stream of Consciousness with Dan: Stories from the Midwest
Friday's w/ Dan #1
Send us Fan Mail-For the first Fridays w/ Dan, I’m keeping it raw. This week I talk about the opening NASCAR race, watching Bates Motel with my wife, and how…
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Stream of Consciousness #41 - Julie Barth
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Julie Barth — a writer, mother of six, and the force behind two powerful advocacy efforts born from the…
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Bonus: The Future of Audio Spaces — Chris Thomas of String
Send us Fan MailThis bonus episode features a conversation with Chris Thomas, the founder of String — a real‑time, audio‑first platform built for live…
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Stream of Consciousness #40 - Paul Granger
Send us Fan MailPaul Granger has spent years sitting with people in their hardest moments, offering presence instead of answers and compassion instead of quick…
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Stream of Consciousness #39 - Willie Thornton
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Stream of Consciousness, I sit down with Willie Thornton for a conversation that stays with you long after it’s over. Willie…
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Stream of Consciousness #38 - Joey Robin Haché
Send us Fan MailTwo hours of conversation flew by like nothing. In this episode, I sit down with Acadian singer‑songwriter Joey Robin Haché for a deep, honest…
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Stream of Consciousness #37 - Russell Van Brocklen
Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Dan sits down with Russell Van Brocklen — a New York State–funded dyslexia researcher and educator who has spent decades…
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Stream of Consciousness #36 - Michael Saulnier
Send us Fan MailCanadian indie artist Michael Saulnier joins Dan for a warm, open conversation about creativity, community, and the winding path that led him…
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Stream of Consciousness #35 - Father Adam Urban
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Father Adam Urban joins me for a grounded, honest conversation about vocation, community, and the quiet ways faith shapes our…
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Stream of Consciousness #34 - Angels Among Us
Send us Fan MailAly from Angels Among Us joins Dan for a gentle, hope-filled conversation about what it really looks like to support families walking through…
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Stream of Consciousness #33 - Dave Power
Send us Fan MailChef Dave Powers brings big stories and even bigger heart to this episode. Daniel and Dave dive into Irish food culture, creativity in the…
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Stream of Consciousness #32 - Hebrew Word of the Day #24 - Yir'ah
Send us Fan MailToday's episode explores the Hebrew word yir'ah - a word often translated as "fear" but better understood as awe and holy reverence. We look at…
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Stream of Consciousness #31 - Luke Zahm
Send us Fan MailChef and storyteller Luke Zahm joins me for a wide‑ranging conversation about food, community, and connection. We explore how meals become…
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Stream of Consciousness #30 - Hebrew Word of the Day #23 - Halakh
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we explore halakh, the Hebrew verb meaning "to walk". More than physical movement, halakh carries the sense of journey…
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Stream of Consciousness #29 - Hebrew Word of the Day #22 - Derekh
Send us Fan MailDerekh means way, path or journey. In Hebrew scripture and tradition, it often carries both a physical and spiritual sense - pointing not just…
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Stream of Consciousness #28 - Hebrew Word of the Day #21 - Kavod
Send us Fan MailKavod explores the Hebrew word for "honor" and "glory", tracing its roots in scripture and its resonance in daily life. Today reflect on how…
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Stream of Consciousness #27 - Inez Cook
Send us Fan MailInez Cook - Nuxalk Nation entrepreneur, and founder of Salmon n' Bannock - shares her journey from surviving the Sixties Scoop to reclaiming…
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Stream of Consciousness #26 - Hebrew Word of the Day #20 - Torah
Send us Fan MailDiscover Torah - God's teaching that refreshes the soul and guides our steps. More than law, it is covenantal instruction fulfilled in Christ…
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Stream of Consciousness #25 - Hebrew Word of the Day #19 - Ahavah
Send us Fan MailExplore the Hebrew word ahavah - love as covenant, devotion, and daily faithfulness. From the Shema's call to love God with all our heart to…