Best Radio Lac Podcasts (2024)

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SJR | Week 621: New Mille Lacs Walleye Regulations & Management?? 1:19:08

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On this week’s show, Jason Bahr from Tutt’s Bait and Tackle spills the beans on some potential new Mille Lacs walleye regulations and management plans. He also talks about the upcoming Student Angler Tournament Trail Tournament of Champions on Big Stone Lake this weekend. Bret, Dan and David prepare for the big thunderstorm of the summer, and Joe H…

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Being a kid again: Finding fun and connections at adult summer camp

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Going to camp can be the highlight of some kids’ summers. But what if you didn’t to go to sleepaway camp as a child? Or if you were one of the lucky ones, perhaps you’ve been yearning for those glory days. More summer camps for adults are popping up to fill that void. Ayisha Jaffer attended one in Wisconsin to see what was driving campers to pack t…

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SJR | Week 625: Duck Season Frustrations 1:11:46

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On this week’s show, we’re switching gears to hunting! Bret airs his frustration with the Minnesota duck and goose hunting season dates and why he thinks hunters want a change. Jason Bird from Heavy Hauler Outdoor Gear joins us to tell us the story of Heavy Hauler. He tells us about what gear he has to help duck hunters and anglers. He also talks a…

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Capturing the wonders of Wisconsin’s night sky with astrophotographer Rick Wayne

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Photographers tend to spend a lot of time with their subjects. For astrophotographer Rick Wayne of Madison, his subject for much of his life has been space. What started off as an interest in taking better pictures soon became something much greater, a sense of glory. On one clear night, audio producer Alexandra Salmon joined Wayne to take photogra…

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Marching with Father Groppi: Looking back on Milwaukee’s Civil Rights demonstrations

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In the summer of 1966, activist Father James Groppi and the NAACP Youth Council led a series of Civil Rights marches in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa. As writer and historian John Gurda tells us, he was 19 at the time and one particular night left a lasting impression on him.By webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)

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SJR | Week 624: NWT Concerns, Warrior Boats, and Big Walleyes 1:05:29

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On this week’s show, Kent Andersen joins us from the shores of the Rainy River. He talks about the 9th Annual David A. Andersen Memorial Walleye Tournament put on by Warrior Boats. He also talks about some concerns regarding the National Walleye Tour, and shares his thoughts on Forward-Facing Sonar. Dean Krebs joins us to talk about Youth Outdoor A…

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Learning to fish ‘for tradition and life’ with Lac du Flambeau youth

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The Lac du Flambeau tribe got its name from French traders who observed tribal members harvesting fish from canoes at night by torchlight. More than 200 years later, the Lake Superior band is trying to keep such traditions alive by holding camps that teach tribal youth how to fish. WPR’s Danielle Kaeding tagged along with dozens of kids taking part…

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SJR | Week 623: History of the Walleye Capital 49:10

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On this week’s show, we’re back on location at Lake of the Woods! We bounce from the Northwest Angle to the South Shore and the Rainy River. Bret and Dan talk about walleye fishing and seeing some overlooked historical sights at Lake of the Woods. Joe Laurin joins the show to talk about his boat tour he does teaching you about the history of the Wa…

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Driving the culture: Eric Ramos and the lowriders of Milwaukee

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Summer time in Milwaukee is more than beer gardens and beach parties. It’s also cruising season, where people bring out their favorite cars they’ve stored away all winter. Eric Ramos from the southside of Milwaukee has grown up in the culture…specifically, the lowrider culture. As Jimmy Gutierrez tells us, Ramos is helping that scene grow.…

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My promise to August: Reflections on living in the moment

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Wellness books and self-care social media accounts often stress the importance of “living in the moment.” But, what if you’re just not that into the current moment? How do you approach things more positively? Journalist Olivia Herken has been thinking about this a lot lately, specifically when it comes to her least favorite month: August.…

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Watertown native Meinhardt Raabe made lasting impression as coroner in ‘The Wizard Of Oz’

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“The Wizard Of Oz” is a beloved, iconic film that has captivated generations of fans. Author Dean Robbins of Madison tells the story of Watertown, Wisconsin native, Meinhardt Raabe, whose thirteen second role as the coroner in the movie was part of a long and fulfilling life.By webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)

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SJR | Week 622: Livescope, Guides, and Catfish 57:46

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On this week’s show, we’re in the boat with Darren Troseth taking advantage of a pretty unique opportunity to catch catfish in Minnesota. Darren talks about what we’re doing and how you can do it too. Bret and Darren also talk about the advancements of technology in fishing, and the potential impact on restricting and regulating fishing guides in t…

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If the suit fits, wear it: Dancing at the Eau Claire Public Library

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The local library is an important place for a community. It’s a collection of knowledge and art. A resource for learning and exploring. And for Eau Claire writer BJ Hollars, it’s even a place to turn up the music and dance.By webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)

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Rice Lake sprinter Kenny Bednarek confident going into his second Olympic Games

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Sprinter Kenny Bednarek can outrun the fastest athletes in the world. But before the track and field star won a silver medal in the men’s 200 meter event in the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, he was a kid racing his brother in Rice Lake. And now, he’s running in his second Summer Olympic Games. In Paris, he’ll be competing in the men’s track a…

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Wisconsin Badger, 2-time Olympian Phoebe Bacon says happy swimmers are fast swimmers

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Phoebe Bacon has been swimming since she was 2 years old, spending summer days at the pool with her family. Now, the 21-year-old Wisconsin Badger is heading to her second Olympics to compete in the women’s 200m backstroke.By webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)

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‘Feeling of freedom’: Wisconsin sailor Stephanie Roble to make second Olympic appearance

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Two-time Olympian Stephanie Roble talks about the joys of sailing as well as her roots on Wisconsin’s Lake Beulah. The East Troy native is competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics Games in Paris in sailing on a 49erFX boat with teammate Maggie Shea of Illinois.By webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)

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SJR | Week 620: Tournament Fishing with the Przekurats 1:06:16

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On this week’s show, Jason and Jay Przekurat join the show to talk about their tournament fishing success on the Bassmaster Elite Series and the National Walleye Tour. Jay Przekurat also talks about his recent BASS Open win on Lake St Clair. Jason Przekurat talks about the changes of technology and sponsorships throughout his career and what he thi…

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Sobriety as a gift: A conversation with The Plagemans

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Wisconsinites are proud of many element’s of the state’s culture. But one that it’s notorious for is so connected to everyday life that it can be difficult to realize when it has a hold on someone. John Plageman talked with his mother, Kathleen Plageman, about alcohol addiction and life after sobriety during a StoryCorps Mobile Tour stop in Green B…

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Raising a gold medalist: A parent’s playbook for the unplanned Olympian

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The world’s best athletes will soon be descending upon the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Watching thousands of runners, swimmers and gymnasts enter the stadium for the Opening Ceremony is electric. But then, when you think about all the people who helped those athletes succeed and get them to where they are now, that’s inspiring.Nancy Jorgens…

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SJR | Week 619: In-Fisherman at Tazin Lake 1:16:31

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On this week’s show, Thomas Allen from In-Fisherman joins us from the boat on Tazin Lake. He tells us about his trip, what he does at In-Fish, discusses Forward-Facing Sonar controversy and more. Joe Henry talks about new wave buoys and gives us a fishing report at Lake of the Woods. The guys start the show talking about where in the world they’ve …

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Chef Dan Jacobs does Wisconsin proud on ‘Top Chef’

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Dan Jacobs has received numerous accolades as a chef in Milwaukee, including as a James Beard Award semifinalist. He’s cofounder of the American-Chinese restaurant DanDan and fine dining spot EsterEv. Jacobs became the hometown hero on the most recent season of “Top Chef: Wisconsin.” He talked with Steve Gotcher of WPR’s “BETA” about representing t…

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A Q For You: Where Does The Name ‘Chicken Q’ Come From?

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By webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)

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SJR | Week 618: Injury on the Shooting Range 49:36

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On this week’s show, Sam Soholt joins us to talk about a gnarly injury he suffered while on the shooting range, and it’s probably not what you think. He tells us how it happened and what’s ahead. He also talks about some new products from Vortex Optics. Joe Henry talks about the advantages of charter boats, and the guys start the show talking about…

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SJR | Week 617: Record Flooding In Minnesota & What it Means For Fish 49:26

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On this week’s show, we’re talking about the historic flooding in southern Minnesota and what it means for the fisheries down there. Are fish struggling with raging water? Or are they thriving with new cover? What’s the next step as far as some of these dams go? Fisheries Biologist Scott Mackenthun and river fishing guide Darren Troseth talk about …

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SJR | Week 616: Frank Ragnow From the Detroit Lions 50:40

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On this week’s show, Detroit Lions Center Frank Ragnow joins the show. Frank is an avid angler, so he talks about some of his favorite species, places to go, how he fell in love with the sport and more. Of course we talk a little bit of football too. Joe Henry talks about summer fishing at the northernmost point in the lower 48 states, and Bret Amu…

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SJR | Week 615: Weird Ways To Catch Walleyes 49:32

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On this week’s show, we’re talking about catching fish in weird ways. Randin Olson joins the show and talks about the wild speeds he trolls at. Joe Henry joins us to talk about what methods are tried and true at Lake of the Woods. Dan Amundson talks about a different bait he’s been throwing at […] The post SJR | Week 615: Weird Ways To Catch Walley…

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SJR | Week 614: Walleyes, Walleyes, Walleyes! 51:31

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On this week’s show, we’re talking walleyes, walleyes, and more walleyes! Clarence Bergen from Guardian Eagle Resort in Ontario joins the show to tell us about their resort experience and the really cool looking walleyes they catch. Joe Henry joins the show to tell us how the walleye bite is coming along and how fish […] The post SJR | Week 614: Wa…

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SJR | Week 613: What is OnX Fish?? 53:50

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On this week’s show, Ben Brettingen from OnX Maps joins the show to tell us about OnX Fish. He tells us what it is, how it helps anglers, and how you can try it for free. Joe Henry talks about covering lots of water to catch more walleyes, and Bret has the latest news from […] The post SJR | Week 613: What is OnX Fish?? appeared first on Sporting J…

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SJR | Week 612: Great Southern Outdoors 46:36

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On this week’s show, we play back a discussion with Hunter Pritchett of Great Southern Outdoors. He tells us why feral hogs are such a problem for the ecosystem, the history of his family’s hunting plantation in Alabama, what they offer, some of the cool people that go hunt there, and more. Joe Henry checks […] The post SJR | Week 612: Great Southe…

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SJR | Week 611: Fishing Lake Eufaula 45:20

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On this week’s show, we’re in Alabama! The guys talk about their time fishing Lake Eufaula for largemouth and spotted bass. Then Richard Simms and Forrest Fisher join the show to talk about how their Eufaula crappie fishing went. Joe Henry joins us for the last segment and has a simple message for everyone. Please support […] The post SJR | Week 61…

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SJR | Week 610: He Missed the Turkey 50:57

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On this week’s show, Pat Kalmerton joins to talk about his turkey season, including an unfortunate mishap he had right before the show. He also talks Devils Lake and coho salmon fishing. Joe Henry tells us how good the fishing opener at Lake of the Woods was, and Bret Amundson and David Eckhardt talk about […] The post SJR | Week 610: He Missed the…

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SJR | Week 609: Walleye Tips with Tom Huynh 1:44:59

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On this week’s show, pro Walleye angler Tom Huynh joins the show. He give us some tips for the walleye opener, setting up Livescope, targeting bigger walleyes and more. He also tells us his incredibly unique story on how he got into tournament fishing, and about his favorite jig colors and a new one on […] The post SJR | Week 609: Walleye Tips with…

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SJR | Week 608: The Royal Dutchman 1:49:23

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On this week’s show, the Royal Dutchman himself, Kevin Heinrichs joins the show and gives us all of his knowledge on the Rainy River and sturgeon fishing. He tells us where he fishes, how he fishes them, how to clean a sturgeon and more. He also talks about how he got hooked on sturgeon, how […] The post SJR | Week 608: The Royal Dutchman appeared …

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SJR | Week 607: Rare Pheasants & Land Management 52:13

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On this week’s show, we’re talking about all the wildlife on the spring landscape! Bret Amundson has been in the field with the camera observing breeding pheasants, ducks, deer and more, and he spotted a rare pheasant. Jared Wiklund from Pheasants Forever joins the show to talk about that bird, habitat conditions, why prescribed burns […] The post …

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SJR | Week 606: Spring Fishing the Niagara River 50:01

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are fishing in Niagara Falls. It’s another AGLOW media camp, so the guys talk about how fishing was, why the area is so cool to fish and more. Frank Campbell joins the guys to talk about how people can come out here and fish and what […] The post SJR | Week 606: Spring Fishing the Niagara River ap…

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SJR | Week 605: State of the Sturgeon 1:05:47

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It’s the 3rd Annual SJR Rainy River 500! The guys are broadcasting from River Bend Resort on the Rainy River. They recap all of the fun they had during the tournament, talk about how healthy the sturgeon population is right now and the potential for federal protection on those fish. They also talk about how […] The post SJR | Week 605: State of the…

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SJR | Week 604: Red Lake Land Transfer 50:03

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson learn more about the potential for lands surrounding Upper Red Lake to be transferred to the Red Lake Nation. Robyn Dwight from the Upper Red Lake Area Association joins the show to tell us what they know about this legislation and it’s potential to […] The post SJR | Week 604: Red…

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SJR | Week 603: Fish and Hunt Longer 1:11:25

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about how to stay on the water or in the woods longer with the right gear. Aaron Ambur from Nexus Outdoors talks about new Whitewater Fish gear, Hardcore Decoys and more. We get a Lake of the Woods and Rainy River report from […] The post SJR | Week 603: Fish and Hunt Longer a…

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SJR | Week 602: What Lithium Battery is Best For You? 1:15:07

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson learn what lithium batteries you should use whether you’re running a livescope shuttle or want to rig your fishing boat with new batteries. James Holst from Norsk Lithium joins the show and tells us what works best for different applications. Joe Henry joins with […] The post SJR |…

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SJR | Week 601: Fishing Updates in Minnesota & Deer Classic Walkthru 54:54

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about some updates to fishing in Minnesota including new regulations, boat landings opening and more. Livescope Glasses are discussed. Joe Henry joins from the capitol to talk Rainy River, and then we hear from some folks at the Minnesota Deer and Turkey Classic. […] The post …

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SJR | Week 600: Pheasant Fest Walkthru 49:56

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On this week’s show, the crew is scattered all over. Bret Amundson is in the field snow goose hunting, Joe Henry and Greg Jones check in from the fish house on Lake of the Woods, and Dan Amundson holds down the fort in the studio. The guys talk about walleyes and snow geese, and them […] The post SJR | Week 600: Pheasant Fest Walkthru appeared firs…

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SJR | Week 599: Is Walleye Season Really Over?? 48:37

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about their latest ice fishing trip to Devils Lake. How was fishing? They also talk about a fishing tournament that had two anglers fail polygraph tests, the end of the Minnesota inland walleye season and more. Joe Henry tells us how the ice […] The post SJR | Week 599: Is Wal…

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SJR | Week 598: Memories Made at Lake of the Woods 1:24:46

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson talk about another attempt to restrict forward-facing sonar, and make more anglers happy. A tournament in Minnesota has created some new rules trying to appease everyone. Joe Henry gives a Lake of the Woods and Rainy River fishing report, and Bret talks to a […] The post SJR | Week…

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SJR | Week 597: Barotrauma Drama – Canadian Fisheries Professor Weighs In 1:24:56

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson get a new expert’s opinion on the barotrauma drama! Fisheries Professor Steven Cooke from Carleton University in Ottawa shares what he’s learned about barotrauma, reeling fish up slowly, fizzing smallmouth bass and more throughout his career. He also weighs in on the MN DNR […] The…

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Dear Future Self with Susan Axelrod and Lilianna Deveneau

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Dear Future Self, EP 12, with Susan Axelrod and special guest, Lili Deveneau. "Dear Future Self, I love you, thank you. This is a beautiful and deep podcast discussion in which The Confidence Coach Susan Axelrod interviews Coach, Healer, and Medium Lili Deveneau. Wait until you hear what she has to say to her future self!" What if you could predict…

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SJR | Week 596: First-Time Elk Hunting Adventures 48:40

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson, David Eckhardt and Dan Amundson share some exciting news with everyone. Joe Henry joins to talk about current Lake of the Woods conditions and about a water-skiing squirrel. Then Bret talks to Jamie Dietman about wrapping his new truck and his elk hunts in Montana. Jamie has advice for […] The post SJR | Week 596…

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Your Book, My Time, Episode 34, with Guest Host Nadine Searl and Author, Susan Axelrod

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SJR | Week 595: How’d the New Barotrauma Studies Go? 41:28

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson are on the road. They briefly talk about the brutal Arrowhead 135, but then dive right into this year’s barotrauma study. Dave Weitzel is back to tell us how things went and what they did differently this year.. Jeremy Smith and Mike Hehner also join the […] The post SJR | Week 595: How’d the New …

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Dear Future Self, EP 9, with Susan Axelrod and Eileen Taggart

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Dear Future Self, EP 9, with Susan Axelrod and special guest, Eileen Taggart In this episode, Susan interviews Flagstaff-based realtor and extraordinary woman, Eileen Taggart. "Thinking about my future self, loving her from this space*, is literally something I've never done before." "I can welcome her now instead of being afraid of her/aging." –Ei…

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SJR | Week 594: MN DNR Roundtable Recap 51:10

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On this week’s show, Bret Amundson and Dan Amundson talk about how the 2024 MN DNR Roundtable went last week. They give us some highlights and lowlights of the day. Bret breaks down where some DNR money will be spent this year, and then the guys go through their new bracket challenge of the best […] The post SJR | Week 594: MN DNR Roundtable Recap …

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