Best Mean Machine Dean Podcasts (2024)

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#21 Being the UK's youngest competitive gamer and why we need Tekken on Evercade, with Mean Machine Dean 1:04:31

6d ago1:04:31

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Remember Sky TV's Games World from the 90s? In this episode, we meet one of the early finalists and the youngest competitive video gamer of the era, Dean Kennedy - aka Mean Machine Dean. A relative newcomer to Evercade, Dean talks through his early experiences on the platform and what attracted him to it in the first place. As well as his love of S…

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What's the verdict on some of the new foods at the Minnesota State Fair? 32:39

17m ago32:39

32:39

Chad Hartman talks with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl from Mpls/St. Paul Magazine and the iconic Lou Nanne about the new foods at the Minnesota State Fair, get their reaction, Lou says less is more and more.By Audacy

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Dean Phillips and Lindsay Guentzel 34:27

1h ago34:27

34:27

This hour Chad Hartman talks with Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips and former WCCO Radio Producer Lindsay Guentzel live from the Minnesota State Fair.By Audacy

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How does Lindsay Guentzel stay positive in her current health battle? 14:38

3m ago14:38

14:38

Chad Hartman talks with former WCCO Radio Producer Lindsay Guentzel about her battle with Dermatomyositis, how she's dealing with it, looking on the bright side of things and more, how this has helped her and more. To help her out, visit her GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-lindsay-guentzels-battle-with-dermatomyositis…

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What kind of reception did Dean Phillips receive at the DNC? 19:40

25m ago19:40

19:40

Chad Hartman talks with Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips about his thoughts on the Democratic National Convention, What kind of reception did Dean Phillips receive at the DNC does he regret speaking out a couple of years ago, his future plans and more.By Audacy

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How did Don Shelby get beaten by a squirrel? 34:08

35m ago34:08

34:08

Chad Hartman talks with former WCCO personality Don Shelby about coming out to the state fair after retirement, what is the "Golden Age" of journalism, getting beaten in the ratings by a squirrel, the change in political coverage, why his opinion shouldn't matter and more.By Audacy

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What's something that most Minnesotans love that you don't get? 9:53

5m ago9:53

9:53

There are many things that most Minnesotans love that, for whatever reason, many of us just don't get. For Chad, it's the State Fair. What's on your list?By Audacy

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Tangle News & popular things in MN that you don't understand 33:07

7m ago33:07

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Isaac Saul of Tangle News joins Chad at the top of the hour to talk about his organization and how he's trying to take partisanship and slant out of news reporting. later, with the State Fair kicking off tomorrow, Chad opens a conversation about the things that most Minnesotans love but, for whatever reason, we don't understand.…

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Tangle News may be the answer to finding news without the political slant 12:12

10m ago12:12

12:12

Chad is intrigued by what he's heard about and seen himself from Tangle News. We open the hour speaking with Tangle's founder Isaac Saul about how he's trying to remove partisanship from news reporting and give a balanced look to all sides of an issue.By Audacy

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Susie Jones at the DNC & Americans looking for work 33:05

12h ago33:05

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We join Susie Jones at the top of the hour along her way to hopefully find United Center in Chicago for the third night of the DNC. Later, we discuss what seems like a rather high number of Americans currently looking for work.By Audacy

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A surprisingly high percentage of Americans are looking for a new job 12:47

18m ago12:47

12:47

28% of Americans are currently looking for a new job. Chad talks about that number that he finds surprisingly high and what it means for our economy.By Audacy

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Can Susie Jones find her way to United Center? 16:41

14m ago16:41

16:41

Susie Jones has a phone battery that's nearly dead while joining Chad from a train on the way to United Center for night three of the DNC. Can she figure out which way to go after exiting the train?By Audacy

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Susie Jones and Tom Hauser speak on the good and bad from opening night at the DNC 24:30

8m ago24:30

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Our friends Susie Jones and Tom Hauser each join Chad for a segment about their impressions on night one of the DNC, plans for the tonight, and the oddity of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz leaving the convention for a rally tonight in Milwaukee.By Audacy

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Tell us about what made you love radio 8:26

12m ago8:26

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What are your memories of radio that come to mind on National Radio Day?By Audacy

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Susie Jones, Tom Hauser & radio memories 32:56

13m ago32:56

32:56

Susie Jones and Tom Hauser each join Chad for a segment talking about night one of the DNC before a conversation about our radio memories on National Radio Day.By Audacy

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Jamie Yuccas says the Paris Olympics experience was the best she's covered 14:18

17m ago14:18

14:18

Our friend Jamie Yuccas shares to talk about why the Paris Olympics was so much better than previous Games she's covered and what she expects it to look like four years from now in Los Angeles.By Audacy

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Back to school costs & Jamie Yuccas 34:01

1d ago34:01

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How much does it cost to send your kid back to school? Chad opens up the hour with that conversation and a little on Bob Seger before we speak with Jamie Yuccas about her experience covering the Olympics in Paris.By Audacy

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How much are you paying in back to school costs? 18:12

17m ago18:12

18:12

Chad talks about the cost of back to school items, including parking for high school kids that drive to school. Plus, what's your favorite Bob Seger song?By Audacy

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Former MPD officer Thomas Lane released & Ask Chris Shaffer Anything 35:18

9m ago35:18

35:18

Former MPD officer Thomas Lane is out of prison today. Chad opens the show talking about his release and looking back at the George Floyd murder. Later, we get lighter as Chris Shaffer joins in Adam Carter's usual spot for a round of Ask Chris Shaffer Anything!By Audacy

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How did Chris Shaffer earn the nickname 'cheeks?' Ask Chris Anything! 14:50

21m ago14:50

14:50

WCCO-TV meteorologist Chris Shaffer subs for Adam Carter today as we play a game of Ask Chris Anything! Chris is great while answering questions about his nickname, sharing a great story about a mooning incident in his youth and much more!By Audacy

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What do you think of when you hear Thomas Lane was released today? 20:27

14m ago20:27

20:27

Thomas Lane, one of the MPD officers near Derek Chauvin during the George Floyd murder, was released from prison today. Chad reacts to the news and what we think of the entire incident now more than four years later.By Audacy

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Chip Scoggins on sports & Susie Jones from the DNC 33:08

39m ago33:08

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The hour begins with two segments of Vikings and Twins discussion with Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins before Susie Jones joins from the DNC in Chicago.By Audacy

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Susie Jones is causing problems at the DNC 9:59

41m ago9:59

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The biggest controversy with Susie Jones in Chicago today was the fate of her water bottle after security at the DNC wouldn't let it through. Susie shared the story with us and set the scene for what's happening today.By Audacy

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What will the Stephon Gilmore signing mean for the Vikings? 19:40

18h ago19:40

19:40

Chip Scoggins joins Chad for a conversation about the Vikings, Twins and more.By Audacy

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Steve Grove & Brian Sullivan 34:50

4m ago34:50

34:50

Star Tribune publisher/CEO Steve Grove at the top of the hour to talk about changes they've made before a conversation with CNBC anchor Brian Sullivan about the economy and economic proposals from Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.By Audacy

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What does Brian Sullivan think of the economic policies of Trump and Harris? 13:51

3d ago13:51

13:51

CNBC anchor and senior correspondent Brian Sullivan joins Chad with thoughts on the health of the economy and what he thinks of the economic plans both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have put out.By Audacy

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What is the Star Tribune working to accomplish with their recent changes? 19:40

17m ago19:40

19:40

Star Tribune Publisher/CEO Steve Grove joins Chad to talk about rebranding to the Minnesota Star Tribune and other changes he hopes will help the paper reach more subscribers and provide more coverage relevant all around the state.By Audacy

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Why did Jesse Ventura endorse the Harris/Walz ticket? 14:24

20m ago14:24

14:24

Former Governor Jesse Ventura joins Chad to talk about his support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, his strong criticisms of Donald Trump and JD Vance, and some fun on other topics.By Audacy

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Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated & Jesse Ventura 36:26

23m ago36:26

36:26

We move Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated to the top of the show today with Mark Freie joining the fun before Chad speaks with former Governor Jesse Ventura about the presidential race and more.By Audacy

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The music weekend in the Twin Cities was tremendous and Underrated! 21:10

17m ago21:10

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Chad opens the show today with our Monday staple of Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated! Mark Freie joins and both he and Dave share about concert experiences they had over the weekend with the many options that were available.By Audacy

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Feisty Friday with Sheletta & Am I Wrong? 30:57

7m ago30:57

30:57

We kickoff the final hour with Sheletta Brundidge and Feisty Friday talking about her new gig with the Star Tribune and a few other topics before bringing it home with Am I Wrong? to close out the week.By Audacy

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Metallica is a great band with a lame name...Am I Wrong? 12:29

11m ago12:29

12:29

It's Am I Wrong? time to wrap up the week with Dave sharing thoughts on his ability to design a golf course, Metallica and small dogs.By Audacy

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Sheletta Brundidge: COLUMNIST!!! 18:28

13m ago18:28

18:28

It's a Feisty Friday with the podcaster, talk show host, entrepreneur, and newest Star Tribune columnist Sheletta Brundidge joining Chad to talk about the newest gig she has and how Kamala Harris and other politicians are successful in avoiding the media.By Audacy

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Is Bailey Ober in the discussion for the Cy Young award? 14:27

4d ago14:27

14:27

Minnesota Twins baseball boss Derek Falvey joins Chad at the top of the hour talking about Bailey Ober's great run, injury issues with the club and much more.By Audacy

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Donald Trump and Nancy Mace are embarrassing themselves and the GOP 8:16

24m ago8:16

8:16

Chad goes back to something he discussed earlier with Major Garrett, the recent words from Donald Trump and Nancy Mace that he feels are unacceptable.By Audacy

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Derek Falvey & indefensible words from Donald Trump and Nancy Mace 31:17

27m ago31:17

31:17

Minnesota Twins baseball boss Derek Falvey joins Chad at the top of the hour talking about Bailey Ober's great run, injury issues with the club and much more. Plus, Chad goes back to the recent words from Donald Trump and Nancy Mace that he feels are unacceptable.By Audacy

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Major Garrett shares sharp criticism of Donald Trump and the GOP attacks on Kamala Harris 18:00

10m ago18:00

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Major Garrett of CBS News joins Chad to talk about some unsettling words and moments recently from Donald Trump and reasons why the GOP continues to purposely mispronounce VP Kamala Harris' name.By Audacy

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Terrible phone etiquette & Major Garrett 36:14

14m ago36:14

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Chad's got some complaints about terrible phone etiquette that bugged him earlier today. Later, Major Garrett joins to jump into politics and the presidential race.By Audacy

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Chad's got beef with bad phone etiquette in public 18:15

15m ago18:15

18:15

Chad had an experience with a very loud talker on a headset in the Minneapolis skyway today and needs to get some things off his chest to start the show.By Audacy

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What's an event that Jason DeRusha would like to travel back to and witness in person? 15:18

6m ago15:18

15:18

Woodstock back 55 years ago on this date in 1969. Name an event in history that you'd like to go back to and witness yourself? That's the topic to kickoff our weekly conversation with Jason DeRusha.By Audacy

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Are Famous Amos cookies at the top of the vending machine hierarchy? 11:33

9m ago11:33

11:33

What's your go-to vending machine snack? Chad opens the hour with that discussion coming off the passing of Famous Amos himself, Wally Amos.By Audacy

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Vending machine snacks, exonerated after 48 years & Jason DeRusha 33:36

11m ago33:36

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What's your go-to vending machine snack? Chad opens the hour with that discussion coming off the passing of Famous Amos himself, Wally Amos. We also talk about the exoneration of a man after 48 years in prison and the woefully small amount of money he's receiving in compensation. Plus, Jason DeRusha joins for the usual fun on several topics.…

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What went into reshaping Interlachen Country Club? 12:16

9m ago12:16

12:16

Golf course architect Andrew Green joins Chad to share about the work he did in reworking Interlachen Country Club.By Audacy

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Tom Hauser & golf course architect Andrew Green 34:09

13m ago34:09

34:09

KSTP-TV political reporter joins Chad for two segments about the latest with Governor Walz on the campaign trail with Kamala Harris and results from the primary races earlier this week. Plus, golf course architect Andrew Green joins to talk about the improvements he made to Interlachen.By Audacy

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Does Royce White have a chance of taking Amy Klobuchar's Senate seat? 20:54

5m ago20:54

20:54

KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad to talk about the latest with Governor Walz and the criticisms that have come up against him nationally since he was added to the Harris ticket. Plus, we hear from Tom about what happened Tuesday in some of the primary races, including Royce White earning the Republican nomination for Senate against …

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Jarren Duran leading MLB jersey sales is ridiculous 10:14

12h ago10:14

10:14

How is a guy who just got suspended for hurling a homophobic slur at a fan now have the top selling jersey in MLB? Chad doesn't understand how this is happening with Red Sox all-star Jarren Duran.By Audacy

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What's great in your life right now? 21:15

7d ago21:15

21:15

Chad brings a happy sunshine attitude to the top of the show talking what's great in his life today with contributions also from Susie Jones, Dave Harrigan and many listeners.By Audacy

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What's great in your life? and Jarren Duran leading MLB jersey sales 33:29

18m ago33:29

33:29

Chad 'Mr. Positive' Hartman opens the show talking with Susie Jones and Dave about what's great in our lives right now with several contributions from listeners as well. Later, Chad talks about why he can't understand how a baseball player who was just suspended for using a homophobic slur towards a fan leads MLB today in jersey sales.…

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Was WCCO-TV's headline about Ryan Londregan returning to work misleading? 16:56

2h ago16:56

16:56

Chad calls out WCCO-TV for a headline to their story about Ryan Londregan returning to work with the State Patrol that he believes leaves out a crucial part of the story for readers.By Audacy

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Chip Scoggins & Chad's problem with a subpar headline 34:32

2h ago34:32

34:32

Chip Scoggins joins Chad with reaction to the JJ McCarthy injury news as well as recent injuries for the Twins. Plus, Chad calls out WCCO-TV for a headline about Ryan Londregan returning to work with the State Patrol that he says is misleading to those unfamiliar with the story.By Audacy

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