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The Kindness Chronicles
We live in a world dominated by stories of divisiveness. The Kindness Chronicles hopes to give the world a dose of the "Minnesota Nice" it desperately needs. Hosted by Fox Sports North's Kevin Gorg, Steve Brown of Johnny Clueless fame and John Schwietz (a guy you've never heard of), the Kindness Chronicles delivers stories of kindness through the lens of Minnesotans who share their personal backstories and celebrate those who influenced them to become the people they are today.
Episodes
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154. Nick Flood Part 1 of 2 (Vince Flynn memories)
KG, Steve, Intern Jeff and John visit with St. Thomas Academy/St. Thomas College (OHHHHH GOOOOD for YOOOOU) legend (Actually, his dad was the legend), Nick…
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153. Vegas, Hockey and Hockey Moms
The title says it all. Just KG and John chewing the fat.
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152. All the Feels: Movie Moments
The KC Crew discuss movie moments that get you "where it counts."
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151. Selfless Scholars, Brooks and Zach
Eyota Minnesota is the home of two really good guys, Brooks and Zach. We surprise Zach with a Selfless Scholar Scholarship.
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150. What the heck is a Lupus Spiel
We visit with the most delightful Curler, Singer, Motivational Speaker, Philanthropist, Exercise influencer, Regan Birr about her organization that supports…
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149. Corporate Kindness
The KC Clown Car addresses the challenges of corporate culture and kindness.
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148. Finding Kindness during Road Construction Season
It's our favorite "season," Road Construction. The "KC Clown Car" addresses the challenges of finding kindness in an otherwise dumpster fire of traffic in the…
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147. Music Literacy w/Dr. Michael Georgieff and Ken Freed
Fascinating look at the impact music literacy can have on a developing brain. We also review KG's brilliant Kentucky Derby prognostication.
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146. Sonja Dalbey_Have a Heart..Organ Donations
The KC crew visits with multiple organ donation recipient, Sonja Dalbey. The KINDNESS of an organ donor cannot be overstated.
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145. Kind Lips
Kind Lips founder, Josh Neuman, joins us to share his unique twist on lip balm with meaning.
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144. KC Quickie: Checking in w/ "Intern" Mario
People have been asking...so, we visit with our first and only, intern, Mario Esteb. He checks in from Syracuse University.
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143. Masters, Wild, CC4KTC
What week. The Masters, the Wild and another fun fundraiser to promote. we are joined by Roger McNear and our friend, Jeff Hoffman IN STUDIO! Big fun.
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142. 2B Continued
Tammy Diehn, Executive Director of 2B Continued, introduces us to the organization she founded to help young people in west central Minnesota.
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141. Joan Steffend and Joe Brandmeier (Kindness Documentarians)
Former Kare 11 and HGTV personality, Joan Steffend and her award-winning documentarian husband, Joe Brandmeier discuss an important project they are developing…
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140. Be Nice or Be KIND?
To be or not to be Nice or Kind...THAT is the question. The KC Crew tackle this important (sorta) topic. Of course, we also discuss donuts and bad mustaches…
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139. A.I. and Kindness
We cover a lot of ground. A.I., Grandpa Gorgie, hockey tournament, mustaches, Sydney Sweeney and of course, donuts.
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138. What's the deal with Mardi Gras
We deep dive into Mardi Gras and the goal of Fat Tuesday kindness that is often overlooked amid all the fun. We also discuss the Oscars...briefly. It was more…
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137. A Show about NOTHING or EVERYTHING
Nothing? Or a little bit of everything. Wooden Sticks meets Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Donut Edition) meets Chicago Law to Entertainment Tonight and back to…
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136. Camp Odayin (with Sara Meslow)
After a brief episode of Wooden Sticks with KG and the Bob Dylan Chronicles with Steve, we visit with Founder and Executive Director, Sara Meslow, from Camp…
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135. Dr. Greg Beilman: Army Medics to Med School
The KC Crew visits with Retired Army Colonel, Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Greg Beilman about a unique University of Minnesota program that capitalizes on the talent…
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134. Dr. Branden Moriarity: Kids, Kindness, Cancer
The KC Crew discuss the role we all play in mentoring kindness in children and conclude with a visit with University of Minnesota researcher, Dr. Brendan…
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133. BIG IDEA: "OxytoSUNDAY"
How does one combat a world dominated by social media and the divisiveness that stems therefrom? Manipulate your social media algorithms and feed your need for…
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132. Kindness toward seniors
After a cross-over episode of KG's Wooden Sticks, the KC Crew discuss the need for connecting with our elders, especially those in Senior Care facilities.
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131. Inside "The Room" with Matt Benz
Minnesota Wild Asst. Equipment Manager, Matt Benz (And John's cousin) has a unique perspective about the extraordinary kindness of Minnesota Wild players. The…
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130. New Year's Resolutions
We ring in the new year with a discussion on Lindor truffles, McDonald's sausage and other compelling topics.
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129. Holiday Chatter
A little Holiday Chatter from the KC Crew. Wishing you all Merry Christmas or whatever you may celebrate this time of year.
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128. Catching up w/ KG (Wicked and Wild)
It has been a minute since we visited with our field "correspondent," KG. We tackle the tough topics like the hit movie Wicked (which has moments of beautiful…
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127. Thanksgiving, etc and Performance Review
KC "critic," Michael Dempsey joins us in studio to review the Good, the Bad and the occasional drift into politics on the 2024 Kindness Chronicles.
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126. Join or Die with Reed Endersbe
We visit with Reed Endersbe regarding the Robert Putnam documentary, "Join or Die." Putnam, the author of the best-selling, "Bowling Alone," argues that the…
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125. Grandpa Gorgie the Goalie
Big news in the Gorg family! We try to discuss politics and it goes nowhere. We land on a discussion of legendary Coach Bill Lechner and John's cousin Matt…
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124. Dr. Shanti Narasimhan, Children's Heart Link
We visit with a remarkable person, Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Shanti Narasimhan. A University of Minnesota Professor, Heart Doctor at Masonic Children's…
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122. Minnow Tank 2024
We return to Willow Lane Elementary and visit with a group incredibly ambitious and kind 4th graders and hear about their "Minnow Tank" Program.
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121. Anthony LaPanta
Anthony LaPanta joins us to talk family, friends and food (and not necessarily in that order) and his personal Mt. Rushmore of local "good guys" he has…
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120. Halloween Spooktacular
BOO! While John's sarcasm gets a bit exhausting in this Halloween preview, the KC Crew discuss KG's Wild travel (packing for 12 days), Steve's favorite scary…
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119. Eric Johnson, DINOMIGHTS
We discuss a unique program that brings hockey to children in the heart of Minneapolis and St. Paul , DINOMIGHTS. We visit with Impact Hockey owner and…
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118. October Random Chatter
The KC Crew discusses a variety of topics from Hurricane Helene to Customer Service recognition. Steve offers a new KC Challenge...Support the Arts…
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117. Charley Walters
We enjoy a chat with legendary St. Paul Pioneer Press Columnist, former Minnesota Twin and all-around great guy Charley Walters
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116. Eagle's Healing Nest
Crossover event with Minnesota Masonic Histories and Mysteries. We visit with Shawn Kor, Executive Director of Eagle's Healing Nest.
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115. KC "Shortie": Remebering 9/11
We take a few moments to reflect on some of the "light" that came out of one of the darkest days in US history, September 11, 2001.
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114. Be Real. Be You. Be Nice
Fashion-forward 14-year-old, Carter Finseth tells us about his "kindness brand,' Be. Real. Be You. Be Nice.
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113. State Fair Kindness and Chaos
The Great Minnesota Get Together...a combination of food, fun and apparently FIGHTS on the Midway. We discuss the Kindness experienced at the fair and the…
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112. Remembering George Latimer
In a world dominated by political divisiveness, St. Paul/Minnesota lost one of the least divisive, most lovable "politicians" to ever hold office. George…
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111. Paul Allen (PA)
KG (finally) got us a good one. Kidding, of course. We discover a really important part of Paul Allen (KFAN's 9-Noon host/Voice of the Minnesota Vikings/…
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110. Be Extraordinary. Be You.
Do you remember when they had commercials like, "this week on a very special Blossom?" This is one of those weeks. Heather and Randy Bacchus share the story of…
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109. Kevin's "Criminal Chronicles"
From MN Nice to True Confessions. The positive side of bad choices.
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107. A Kindness Co. for Michael's Light
We visit with EJ and Nicole McNaulty about their unique organization that honors their late son, Michael, by spreading kindness thru incredible candles that…
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106. Betty White, Milty and Friends
We talkin' dogs for the 4th of July, Betty, Milty, Fenway, Brooks and Belle.
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105. Taylor Swift
We weren't able to connect with Taylor for our live podcast, but we explore the Taylor Swift phenomenon and the role kinds plays in her "brand."
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104. Tommy McBrayer, Don't Shoot Guns, Shoot Hoops.
Buckle up for the enthusiasm of Tommy McBrayer, the Founder and CEO of aptly named non-profit, Don't Shoot Guns, Shoot Hoops. Living with gun violence in…
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103. US Open and "The Room"
We let Steve sit this one out. Kevin and John discuss a Father's Day US Open, the perils of hosting a podcast called "The Kindness Chronicles" and the…
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100. Episode #100-ish_ A Look Back
THANK YOU, LISTENERS! Depending on how you count, this is our 100th episode to be uploaded. We have a bit of fun reminiscing!
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99. Parker Fox, Aspiring Media Guy
We are all in-studio for University of Minnesota Basketball player, and budding media personality, Parker Fox, as he shares some stories about his "non-linear"…
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98. Preposterous Statements/Don't Be THAT Guy
We discuss a variety of topics, from Kevin's "Preposterous Statements" hall-of-fame record, to Minnesota's extraordinary culture of philanthropy to a few"Don't…
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97. "Special Mother's" Day Special
Our mom's join us (in studio) to reflect on motherhood with the KC Crew.
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96. John Sweeney, Brave New Outpost/JigglyBoy
For 25 years, John Sweeney has been changing human behavior as a Keynote Speaker within the biggest businesses in the world, including Microsoft, Target…
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95. Storyteller Extraordinaire, Neal Foard
One of our favorite kindness storytellers, Neal Foard joins us. We have been following Neal's messages on a variety of platforms and we were fortunate to land…
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94. 35W Hero Miles Kipper
Remember when the 18-wheeler drove into the peaceful protesters on the 35W Bridge. Our guest, Miles, not only witnessed the incident, but played a central role…