Will the Timberwolves win the NBA Championship this year? Yessirski! Sam and Jon excitedly recap the Timberwolves playoff run thus far and Jon shares about his 20 hour trip to Denver to watch the Wolves destroy the Nuggets in Game 2! Even if you're not a Wolves fan, you won't want to miss the stories and excitement. Two words - Naz Reid!…

If you thought the pain train stopped at Part 1, well, think again! In this highly anticipated follow-up episode, we dive deeper into the realm of Minnesota sports misery with even more fervor and frustration. In Part 2, our virtual guest Alex returns to commiserate with us about the ongoing saga of Minnesota's professional sports teams. With the T…

Are you a glutton for punishment? Do you enjoy stubbing your toe? If you've answered yes to either of these questions, you are going to LOVE this episode of Mediocre From Minnesota! As a Minnesota sports fans, we've become accustomed to failure, dashed hopes, and heartbreaking losses. Alex joins the show as our first virtual guest to chat about the…

In this episode, we are joined by Cory Beam (unfortunately no relation to Jim). Cory is a Company Commander in the Army Reserves in the great state of Texas. He's also a former Financial Advisor who took a brief detour to become a Police Officer. Now he's getting back into the Finance world and shares some of his dos and don'ts when it comes to mak…

Get ready for the thrilling continuation of Nathan Borer's incredible journey in Part 2 of our two-part series. In this highly anticipated episode, we delve deeper into Nathan's life as he shares more insights into his dual passions of professional tile-setting and lifestyle action sports. Brace yourself for an even more captivating narrative as Na…

Listen along as we chat with Nathan Borer, a remarkable individual who embodies resilience, passion, and skill in two seemingly contrasting worlds - professional tile-setting and lifestyle action sports. In this captivating podcast, we navigate the extraordinary life journey of a talented tile-setter who also happens to be an avid enthusiast of act…

Join us for Part 2 of our time with Jamie Rockney, “Chick of the Woods” - a passionate forager and mushroom aficionado. Jamie not only makes a living by foraging but also shares her expertise through engaging and informative foraging classes. Discover Jamie’s deep-rooted obsession with mushrooms as she shares fascinating stories of her foraging adv…

Join us in this captivating episode as we delve into the enchanting world of foraging with Jamie Rockney, “Chick of the Woods” - a passionate forager and mushroom aficionado. Jamie not only makes a living by foraging but also shares her expertise through engaging and informative foraging classes. Discover Jamie’s deep-rooted obsession with mushroom…

Check out Part 2 of our episode on Purchasing a Vehicle! When was the last time you ventured into the wild world of vehicle purchasing? Did it feel like an exhilarating treasure hunt or more like a soul-draining encounter with the Angel of Death? In this week's episode, we delve into every facet of the car buying journey, exploring the nuances betw…

When was the last time you ventured into the wild world of vehicle purchasing? Did it feel like an exhilarating treasure hunt or more like a soul-draining encounter with the Angel of Death? In this week's episode, we delve into every facet of the car buying journey, exploring the nuances between buying new or used, and dissecting the highs and lows…

Flip it and reverse it! Have you wondered what Jon and Sam's least-favorites are across categories like movies, historical figures, sandwiches, and more? The guys are joined by previous guest, Alex Eatherton, to share their worst four for each topic and continue to ridicule each other's choices.

Have you wondered what Jon and Sam's favorites are across categories like movies, historical figures, sandwiches, and more? The guys are joined by previous guest, Alex Eatherton, to share their top four for each topic and ridicule each other's choices.

Carrie Schoon - In the last part of our time with Carrie, she describes the heartbreaking loss of her husband who was killed in the line of duty as a police officer.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Hear some wild news headlines involving a husband and wife cashing in on the death of her father, a stabbing over snoring, deep fried noggin' and Jon's very own golden boy shirt.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Be entertained by wild facts about pistol shrimp and dolphins, learn a bit about the history of pizza, and laugh at Jon for getting stuck to the carpet.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

In this episode you'll learn a bit about baseball interleague play, the Lewis and Clark expedition, the most popular types of alcohol in the world, and the delicious Brazilian caipirinha.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Carrie Schoon - The conversation with Carrie continues; exploring deeper into the world of early childhood special education teaching, hearing some stories of success and failure, and offering useful tips for parenting.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Don't miss this episode where Jon breaks down the documentary "The Pez Bandit", a lady receives a 100 year old postcard, a snake shows up in someone's drawer, and chickens surviving in subzero temperaturesBy Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Impress your friends by obtaining some squirrel knowledge and hear some spooky stories that will be sure to keep you up all night!By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Check out this episode to hear the real beginnings of a couple nursery rhymes, the joy of mornings with children, and what happened on this day in history!By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Carrie Schoon - An Early Childhood Special Education Teacher discusses her childhood as the daughter of two teachers and her own experiences as an educator.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Some odd news, a great idea for grocery stores, and a confession from Jon.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Be mesmerized by some fun facts and learn how to say a word correctly!By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Have you ever painted the town red and what did Jon catch in his bare hands?!By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Melanie McGee - The biggest Swiftie in Minnesota looks back on her “Eras Tour” experience and asks about more thing’s she doesn’t understand. Everyone partakes in the saltine cracker challenge… it’s a mess.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Tune in to hear about Christmas vomit and lucky red underwear!By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Jonathon Lee - An Air Force Veteran discusses his military experiences, becoming a professional barber, and the journey of opening his own barbershop. https://barbers-on-main.square.site/By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Ed Knowles - A native South African and former captain of the Czech National Cricket Team tries to explain the sport of cricket to Sam and Jon (they're not exactly teachable). He also discusses his love of house music and the keys to preparing a perfect South African braai.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Lindsey Simondet - A band teacher, avid runner, and former expat shares her experiences living outside of the U.S., her love of teaching, and witnessing the first sub-2 hour marathon in history.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Jake Dalbec - A geologist, lover of the outdoors, and semi-pro percussionist joins us to chat about his profession and his many hobbies. Listen to him get schooled in a controversial 1-on-1 trivia matchup against Sam.

Jon and Sam love to hear themselves talk, but they sometimes lack planning skills. Disclaimer: Most, if not all, topics discussed were generated by ChatGPT.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Jadde Rowe - A top-notch realtor, a triathlete, and an American Nina Warrior competitor discusses the ins and outs of real estate, what it takes to finish a triathlon, and helps Sam and Jon with upping their social media game. Jadde Rowe, Minneapolis, MN Real Estate Team Member/Associate - RE/MAX Results (remax.com) #closewithrowe…

Sarah Beckman - A former farm kid, sports enthusiast, and ultra-competitive gal chats about the array of animals she tended to growing up, her love of trivia and the time her school lunch ladies won millions in the lottery.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Marie Zimmerman - A writer and advocate for community involvement talks about her involvement in 4H, newspapers, and kolaches.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Tony Padilla - A United States Army veteran and rural Minnesota chief of police makes his return to the podcast to continue the conversation from Episode 22. Additionally, the boys experiment with the button bar.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Alyssa Schauer - This Minnesota Master Naturalist and lifelong writer talks about spider camp, astrology, travel, and more. Listen to the end to find out if Sam is actually able to answer a trivia question correctly.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Vincent Maertz - Vince and the boys chat about a wide array of topics including: the Maertz adoption hearing, AI creations, aliens, animals and more! www.flanksteakhouse.com www.amazon.com/Breaking-Free-Journey-Addiction-Redemption/dp/1790197198/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1675303704&sr=8-1…

Jen Droneck-Fink - A former social worker who specialized in Child Protection Services walks us through the details of her 20+ year career, reflects on her family farm upbringing, and explains her love for pulltabs.

Alex Eatherton - A data-minded marketing analyst discusses his time running a marathon, the golf world, and his love of video games.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Tony Padilla - A veteran who served in the United States Army for over 20 years discusses his time in the military and his transition to civilian life serving as the Chief of Police in a rural Minnesota city.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

John Celander - A mechanical engineer/wedding venue owner chats about his profession, his new venue venture, and his intense interest in board games. Home | Howling Moon Weddings & Events | Barn Venue | 1383 Gabler Ave SE, Buffalo, MN (howlingmoonevents.com)By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Jon and Sam are back again and they can't remember what they talked about. You'll just have to listen to find out! It's great, no doubt.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Melanie McGee - A registered nurse shares stories about her career, her unconditional love for Taylor Swift, and her upbringing on a conservative family farm.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Mark Lemen - A former amateur boxer, professional Muay Thai boxer, trainer and gym owner chats about his introduction into fighting, his career, and how it shaped his life.

Jon Hoese - Former Golden Gopher and NFL hunk discusses the highs and lows of his football career and what it was like being the BMOC at the University of Minnesota.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Agate Ariel - The creator/host of the “Agate Ariel” YouTube channel joins us to discuss rockhounding, rock identification, rock tumbling, and is forced to listen to some “dad jokes” compliments of Sam and Jon. Agate Ariel | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree Agate Ariel - YouTubeBy Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Hannah Tjoflat - A perpetual optimist, talented vocalist, and co-owner of an organic farm explains why music is a cornerstone of her life, shares her journey of being a contestant on a Norwegian reality show “Alt for Norge,” and discusses organic farming in the Midwest.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

JamesG - A hip-hop artist and semi-professional Heelyer. Between his extensive music catalog and viral Heely videos, JamesG has amassed over 1 million music streams and 100 million video views. This exposure led to an invitation to audition on America’s Got Talent. Since then, he left his corporate career behind to pursue music and entertainment fu…

Tim McMahon - A marketing analyst turned commercial pilot walks us through his past adventures, including ascending Mount Kilimanjaro and Half Dome, exploring the Boundary Waters, backpacking across Europe, and biking from San Francisco to Los Angeles.By Jon Jerabek and Sam Fink

Jon and Sam are back! Jon sneak previews the upcoming Minnesota mushrooming season and provides info on finding and identifying mushrooms. Sam discusses his history of running marathons and the importance of staying active. (Disclaimer - not all information that Jon and Sam share is accurate.)