Best Gleam Tower Media Podcasts (2024)

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Tim McKee: Opening a New Restaurant Will Take Everything You've Got (And More) 1:20:32

2M ago1:20:32

1:20:32

We’re back! I spoke to the one and only Tim McKee. If you know you know. You probably know. Minnesota dining legend. He’s a James Beard award-winning chef, and his resume is absolutely killer: La Belle Vie, Octo Fish Bar, Solera, Barrio, and Sea Change, just to name a few. Today, he’s working on a North Loop restaurant that’ll focus on the flavors …

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Gabriella Grant-Spangler & Ben Spangler: A Newer (and Cooler) Generation of Restaurateurs 1:14:47

5M ago1:14:47

1:14:47

These Minneapolis-based cool kids are the masterminds behind Bebe Zito and Ouro Pizzaria. They were also involved in bringing the incredible Eat Street Crossing to life. Literally, everything they do screams "cool." But, man, they're tired. They're stressed. They aren't afraid to admit it. So let's talk about it. I appreciated this candid opportuni…

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Nick Kosevich: Old Friend, Mixologist, Banana 1:11:29

6M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Nick Kosevich, a Minnesota-based food and beverage professional. He is CEO of the cocktail company Earl Giles and Beverage Director of Mr. Paul’s Supper Club in Edina, MN. Nick and I go all the way back to 2006 when we opened Town Talk Diner in Minneapolis. That crazy fuckin time lead to us creating a …

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getting some things off my chest 54:28

8M ago54:28

54:28

ok so this is kind of a rant but i don't want to actually call it a rant. i've just had a lot of stuff on my mind. i feel vulnerable sharing stuff like this, but these are just the honest thoughts that i'm having right now, as a restaurateur, in st. paul minnesota, in 2023. no edits. i love you all. thanks for listening. -- find the youtube version…

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Niver Niver Land LIVE @ Mucci's Italian! (feat. Christina Nguyen) 1:44:35

10M ago1:44:35

1:44:35

Hey! It's our second live show! We recorded this thing on August 21st at Mucci's Italian in St. Paul, MN. I spoke with the incredible Christina Nguyen, who is co-owner of Hai Hai and Hola Area. These restaurants are in Minneapolis, MN and they are amazing. So, yeah, Christina and I did this whole thing WHILE a coursed dinner was being served, which…

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Jorge Guzmán: To Find and Create Meaning as a Chef 1:19:46

11M ago1:19:46

1:19:46

Chef Jorge Guzmán (Petite León) is an interesting character. I've been in similar rooms with him throughout the years, but I never really got to know him. He always seemed brooding and uninterested. The dude was hard to approach. But I recently got to know him much better. For today's episode, I sat down with this guy and figured out what made him …

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Ann Ahmed: A Fierce Dedication to Excellent Restaurants 1:24:33

1y ago1:24:33

1:24:33

What's there to be said about Ann Ahmed? She's a force of nature. Her latest restaurant – the Minneapolis-based Gai Noi – has once again proven that she is a master at the art of restaurants. Ever since she opened Lemon Grass Thai in the mid-2000s, she has drastically improved her standards of food and aesthetics. Lemon Grass has since closed, but …

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Niver Niver Land Live @ Saint Dinette (feat. Robb Jones & Jessi Pollak) 1:22:04

1y ago1:22:04

1:22:04

Here it is, fam! The first-ever liv episode of Niver Niver Land. We featured two Minneapolis bartenders – Robb Jones from Meteor Bar and Jessi Pollak from Spoon & Stable – for a wonderful conversation about the hospitality industry. This was recorded on May 22nd at Saint Dinette to a sold-out room of people. The experience was surreal and we had a …

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Jacob Schumack & Roy Son: How Has Dining Changed in the Last Three Years? 1:48:43

1y ago1:48:43

1:48:43

Chef Jacob Schumack and photographer Roy Son are both experts in their respective crafts. But you know what else they’re good at? Eating. I consider these gentlemen to be professional diners. They’ve eaten at a lot of places in their day and their perspectives on dining are interesting to me right now. Why? Because the way we dine at restaurants ha…

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The Milwaukee Files: Justin Carlisle | Owner of Ardent 1:02:37

1+ y ago1:02:37

1:02:37

This is it! The final installment of the Niver Niver Land Milwaukee Files! We're kinda sad it's ending. This one is with Justin Carlisle. He owns Ardent, one of the best restaurants in Milwaukee. Actually, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel called it the best restaurant in town back in 2019. We'd even wager that this spot competes regionally and nation…

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The Milwaukee Files: Paul Bartolotta | Owner of Bartolotta Restaurants 1:04:48

1+ y ago1:04:48

1:04:48

Welcome back to the Niver Niver Land Milwaukee Files. Today we're speaking with a legend of Milwaukee dining. Paul Bartolotta is a two-time James Beard award-winning restaurateur who has been operating his restaurant group since 1993. He's been working in restaurants since the 70s and the guy has been just about everywhere. He's a huge name in the …

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The Milwaukee Files: Melissa Buccholz | Owner-Operator of Odd Duck 1:19:38

1+ y ago1:19:38

1:19:38

Welcome back to a special feature of Niver Niver Land: The Milwaukee Files! We visited Milwaukee for a week in earlier February and talked to three incredible people in the restaurant industry. Why? Because we like Milwaukee, and we wanted to hear what they're thinking about these days. The restaurant landscape has totally changed in the last few y…

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Daniel del Prado: The Most Prolific Restaurateur in Minnesota 1:08:11

1+ y ago1:08:11

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Welcome back to Niver Niver Land! Today, we have one of the most prolific restaurateurs in the state, Danny del Prado. Odds are you've eaten at one of his restaurants. It's a long list that seems to grow every year: Colita, Martina, Rosalia, Josefina, Macanda, Cardamom, and more. I had so much fun talking to this guy. His life story is fascinating …

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Season 5 Finale | Gustavo Romero (Nixta Tortilleria) & Pedro Wolcott (Guacaya Bistreaux) 1:13:45

1+ y ago1:13:45

1:13:45

Hi! Welcome back to Niver Niver Land. Today, we are closing out season 5 with two incredibly handsome and talented dudes: Gustavo Romero of Nixta Tortilleria & Pedro Wolcott of Guacaya Bistreaux. Both are Latino men, both are running stellar food businesses in Minneapolis, and both are getting tons of press right now. We talk about their respective…

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Alex Roberts: An Icon of Twin Cities Dining 54:08

1+ y ago54:08

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What does leadership look like for restaurateurs in 2022? How do we continually evolve in an industry that has changed so much over the past two years? How does one maintain high standards in their work? These questions, and more, are discussed in this episode of Niver Niver Land. Our guest, Alex Roberts, is one of the most critically acclaimed che…

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Alison Arth: Coach and Consultant for Award-Winning Restaurants 1:01:39

1+ y ago1:01:39

1:01:39

Welcome back, friends! For this first episode of season 5, Tim sits down with Alison Arth: consultant, leadership coach, and author whose career is dedicated to working with hospitality leaders and teams to get clear on their vision. Tim is currently going through a major career shift – transitioning from his lifelong post as a restaurateur to his …

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Season 4 Finale | Sameh Wadi Thinks I'm Cute 1:14:24

1+ y ago1:14:24

1:14:24

Hi friends! I had the pleasure of speaking with my friend, Chef Sameh Wadi, the guy who owns World Street Kitchen and Milkjam Creamery. Our conversation was chocked full of hilarious moments and, yes, even a few serious ones. We talked about the Twin Cities restaurant scene (and how lucky we are to have it), lifting, mispronouncing each others' nam…

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Jamie Malone: Chatting with One of My Favorite Chefs 1:24:38

2y ago1:24:38

1:24:38

Jamie Malone is a James Beard-nominated chef who has had a long, dynamic career in the Twin Cities food scene. She made a name for herself after playing major roles in iconic restaurants including La Belle Vie and Sea Change. Later in her career, she started the award-winning Grand Café in 2017 and then, soon after, took over Eastside in downtown M…

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Kerry Alexander: Chopping it Up with the Vocalist of Bad Bad Hats 1:27:35

2y ago1:27:35

1:27:35

Tim speaks with Kerry Alexander, vocalist of Bad Bad Hats, to discuss the similarities found in the music industry and the restaurant industry. - Follow Tim on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the Bad Bad Hats on Instagram. Find their website here for touring info, merch, and more. - Be sure to support Mucci's and Saint Dinette. How about making a res…

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i'm back from vacation! let’s talk. 27:59

2y ago27:59

27:59

Just a solo episode today, but hey, let's catch up! I've got some stuff to talk about. Season 4 coming soon. - Follow Tim on Twitter and Instagram. - Be sure to support Mucci's and Saint Dinette. How about making a reservation soon? You can find Niver Niver Land across all of social media here: Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook - Welcome to …

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Season 3 Finale | Jami Olson & Patti Soskin: These Ladies Can't Be Stopped 1:22:30

2y ago1:22:30

1:22:30

Jami Olson is the owner of both Centro and Vivir in Northeast Minneapolis. Patti Soskin is the owner of the local chain Yum! Kitchen and Bakery, which you can find throughout the Twin Cities metro. They're badasses. They're focused on growth. They're my heroes. I decided to sit down with these lady entrepreneurs and learn every damn thing I could. …

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How to Say Goodbye: An Exit Interview with Two Long-Time Employees 1:17:26

2y ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Tim Niver has worked with Adam Eaton-Lerner and Kenzie Edinger since the early 2010s. Both of them have acted in different capacities within his restaurants and were integral to Tim's success as a restaurateur. However, both Adam and Kenzie are moving on to new positions. This is their exit interview. Thank you for sharing this moment with us. - Fo…

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Jon Cheng: Who is the Star Tribune's New Food Critic? 1:19:50

2y ago1:19:50

1:19:50

Who is Jon Cheng? And is he ready to tell the story of Minnesota's food culture? Let's find out. - Follow Tim on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Jon on Instagram. - Be sure to support Mucci's and Saint Dinette. How about making a reservation soon? You can find Niver Niver Land across all of social media here: Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook …

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Season 2 Finale | Tim Talks to an Energy Healer 1:21:12

2+ y ago1:21:12

1:21:12

Featuring Denise of Great Tree Healing and Annie, owner of The Lynhall. Keep an open mind. Thanks for listening. Talk soon. - Follow Tim on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Denise's Energy Healing Practice on Instagram. Follow The Lynhall, owned by Annie Spaeth, on Instagram. - Be sure to support Mucci's and Saint Dinette. How about making a reservati…

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Congressman Dean Phillips: Can the Government Do More to Help Restaurants? 37:06

2+ y ago37:06

37:06

Congressman Dean Phillips is the Third District Representative for the State of Minnesota. A longtime advocate for restaurants, Rep. Phillips reached out to us on Twitter with a clear desire to hold a public discussion about what is actually happening in Washington to help struggling restaurants in the wake of the pandemic. One of Tims' restaurants…

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Rick Nelson: Restaurants We Love, Careers We've Built 1:29:35

2+ y ago1:29:35

1:29:35

Rick Nelson is a renowned journalist in the Twin Cities region of Minnesota. He made a name for himself across a 20+ year stint as food critic for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He has since moved on from that position to pursue and write about other things, but he still has a deep love for food and restaurants. In our longest episode yet, Tim sits …

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hey. let’s talk. 30:04

2+ y ago30:04

30:04

It’s been rough out there – for restaurants, for everyone. So let's talk about it. In this episode, Tim sits down with you to discuss the current situation with restaurants vs. covid and what you can do to help. Thanks for listening. We look forward to bringing you season 2. // Follow Tim on Twitter and Instagram. - Be sure to support Mucci's and S…

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Season 1 Finale | Justin Sutherland: They Hate to See You Win 52:09

2+ y ago52:09

52:09

Justin Sutherland is a breakout star in the Twin Cities food scene. His early appearances on Iron Chef and Top Chef catapulted him to "celebrity chef" status. Ok, awesome. Now what? How is Justin navigating the "celebrity" thing and how is he using his status for good? What's it like to be a chef who lives publicly? And what is he ultimately moving…

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Jason DeRusha: Who Can We Trust? 54:08

2+ y ago54:08

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Jason DeRusha is a long-time news anchor and food aficionado based in the Twin Cities. He has made a name for himself with iconic posts at WCCO and Minnesota Monthly. In this episode, he sits down with Tim to discuss what it's like to work for the news in 2021. Can we trust the news? Is Jason truly in the middle as we would expect him to be? Shortl…

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Stephanie March: What We Talk About When We Talk About Restaurants 1:02:53

2+ y ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Stephanie March is the Senior Food Editor for MSP Magazine, which is the biggest culture magazine in the state of Minnesota. As you would probably imagine, she knows her stuff. Tim and Steph go way back and, during today's conversation, they use their storied careers as a backdrop to talk about criticism, feedback, and common narratives in the rest…

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Tim McKee: Opening a New Restaurant Will Take Everything You've Got (And More) 1:20:32

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Gabriella Grant-Spangler & Ben Spangler: A Newer (and Cooler) Generation of Restaurateurs 1:14:47

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Nick Kosevich: Old Friend, Mixologist, Banana 1:11:29

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getting some things off my chest 54:28

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Niver Niver Land LIVE @ Mucci's Italian! (feat. Christina Nguyen) 1:44:35

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Jorge Guzmán: To Find and Create Meaning as a Chef 1:19:46

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Ann Ahmed: A Fierce Dedication to Excellent Restaurants 1:24:33

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Niver Niver Land Live @ Saint Dinette (feat. Robb Jones & Jessi Pollak) 1:22:04

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Jacob Schumack & Roy Son: How Has Dining Changed in the Last Three Years? 1:48:43

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The Milwaukee Files: Justin Carlisle | Owner of Ardent 1:02:37

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The Milwaukee Files: Paul Bartolotta | Owner of Bartolotta Restaurants 1:04:48

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The Milwaukee Files: Melissa Buccholz | Owner-Operator of Odd Duck 1:19:38

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Daniel del Prado: The Most Prolific Restaurateur in Minnesota 1:08:11

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Season 5 Finale | Gustavo Romero (Nixta Tortilleria) & Pedro Wolcott (Guacaya Bistreaux) 1:13:45

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Alex Roberts: An Icon of Twin Cities Dining 54:08

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Alison Arth: Coach and Consultant for Award-Winning Restaurants 1:01:39

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Season 4 Finale | Sameh Wadi Thinks I'm Cute 1:14:24

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Jamie Malone: Chatting with One of My Favorite Chefs 1:24:38

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Kerry Alexander: Chopping it Up with the Vocalist of Bad Bad Hats 1:27:35

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i'm back from vacation! let’s talk. 27:59

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Season 3 Finale | Jami Olson & Patti Soskin: These Ladies Can't Be Stopped 1:22:30

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How to Say Goodbye: An Exit Interview with Two Long-Time Employees 1:17:26

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Jon Cheng: Who is the Star Tribune's New Food Critic? 1:19:50

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Season 2 Finale | Tim Talks to an Energy Healer 1:21:12

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Congressman Dean Phillips: Can the Government Do More to Help Restaurants? 37:06

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Rick Nelson: Restaurants We Love, Careers We've Built 1:29:35

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hey. let’s talk. 30:04

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Season 1 Finale | Justin Sutherland: They Hate to See You Win 52:09

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Jason DeRusha: Who Can We Trust? 54:08

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Stephanie March: What We Talk About When We Talk About Restaurants 1:02:53

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