Best Charlie Berens Podcasts (2024)

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"CHARLIE BERENS & FRANKY SLAWSON? OH, YOU DIDN'T GET THE MEMO?"................(RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 3 #12!) 2:34:39

29d ago2:34:39

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TONIGHTS VERY SPECIAL MEGA EPISODE OF RENEGADE RADIO FEATURES: A VERY EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SOCIAL MEDIA STAR CHARLIE BERENS, THIS WAS DONE BY FRANKY SLAWSON, AND THE BOYS AT GFBS (GRAND FORKS BEST SOURCE) PAUL & JON, THEN WE DIVE INTO THE BIG BIRTHDAY EPISODE! IN THIS EDITION FRANKY GIVES MAMMA T SOME MUST NEEDED MOTIVATION, LANCE WARLOCK SURPR…

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Episode 220 - Cripescast Live: Election Q&A 2 1:11:07

2h ago1:11:07

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Live from the Vivarium in Milwaukee, the Cripescast is back with another installment of election discussions and fan questions. This time around, Charlie is joined by Dan Shafer, Political Editor at Civic Media and founder of The Recombobulation Area political column, and Steve Scaffidi, host of WTMJ’s The Steve Scaffidi show and former mayor of Oa…

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Ex-Girlfriend Strikes Back #124 58:38

1d ago58:38

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Our first caller presents his case on why Michigan should be considered the capital of the Midwest. The next caller is dealing with a breakup and wants advice on how to get her family cookbook back from her ex-boyfriend. (40:42) Our last caller gives us an update about asking out his supervisor's sister, and we help him work on his 'game.' Don't ha…

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BUTCH PATRICK SENDS HALLOWEEN GREETINGS!.............(RENEGADE RADIO EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!) 1:01:53

5h ago1:01:53

1:01:53

AS WE CELEBRATE THE HALLOWEEN SEASON, SOME OF THE CREW AND I GOT TO INTERVIEW 60'S TV ICON BUTCH PATRICK. HE WAS EDDIE MUNSTER IN THE HIT SHOW "THE MUNSTERS"! ENJOY THIS INTERVIEW! Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com – Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – Help support GFBS at this donation li…

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EVERYBODY LOVES RAMEN!"............................(RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 3 #15)! 1:55:17

3d ago1:55:17

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IN TONIGHT'S EPISODE, FRANKY AND THE CREW TALK PRE HALLOWEEN STUFF, TALK ABOUT JON ROBERTS BIG CATCH, WATCH SOME KRINGY INFOMERCIAL'S, & AM JOINED BY HORROR PODCAST HOST MATT VAN BODEGRAVEN! Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com – Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – Help support GFBS at this d…

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Episode 219 - Cripescast Live: Election Q&A 1:11:33

6d ago1:11:33

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Live from Comedy on State in Madison, Wisconsin, journalism professor Mike Wagner makes his return to the Cripescast to answer more election questions. With November 5th right around the corner, there’s no better time to discuss pressing topics that Amercians feel are at stake in this presidential election from social to economic issues. While Amer…

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How NOT To Pick Up Women #123 43:54

6d ago43:54

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First caller has a roommate that has a restraining order on a gal he wants to date, Next caller has a notebook of questions for us from her dog all the way to the meaning of life, Last caller is having trouble finding a date. Don't have time to call in? Call our Voicemail line and tell us what's on your mind 👇218-303-5095 Check out our Clips Page 👇…

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"WE DONT KNOW SHIT FROM SHINO LA"!..........(RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 3 #14)! 2:32:39

10d ago2:32:39

2:32:39

THIS WEEK, THE SHOW GOES BACK TO NORMAL, AS WE TALK AFTER POLITICS, INTRODUCE NEW CREW MEMBER DJ KEN HEATH FROM LAS VEGAS. KEN IS RADIO LEGEND WOLFMAN JACK'S NEPHEW! WE ALSO LOOK AT KIDS DOING HOMEWORK, THEN WERE JOINED BY AUTHOR CHRISTOPHER D SCHMITZ! Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com –…

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Secrets From Rehab #122 1:06:34

13d ago1:06:34

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Our first caller(s) are a couple of gals in rehab. We ask them what it's like and if anything crazy is going on. The next caller has a mom, that doesn’t understand this podcast, so we explain it to her. We also break down what a Midwest Bootcamp would look like. Our last caller is a veteran living in Poland, who gives us some insight, and then we h…

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Episode 218 - Chapel Hart 1:03:19

14d ago1:03:19

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Country trio Chapel Hart never envisioned themselves pursuing a career in music, much less earning a Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent. For these Mississippi sisters, Danica and Devynn, and their cousin Trea, family is quite literally everything. With over 100 cousins and nearly 20 aunts and uncles, many of whom are also musically inclined, the…

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"THE DIGITAL TRF TOWN HALL".........................(RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 3 #13)! 2:10:22

21d ago2:10:22

2:10:22

THIS WEEK WE GET POLITICAL ON RENEGADE RADIO, AS WE HOST OUR VERY 1ST DIGITAL TOWN HALL FOR THE CITY OF THIEF RIVER FALLS MINNESOTA! THE CREW AND I INTERVIEW CURRENT TRF MAYOR BRIAN HOLMER, & HIS OPPONENT WARD 3 COUNCILMAN MIKE LORENSON! SIT BACK RELAX AND GRAB SOME SODA AND SOME POPCORN FOR THIS EXCITING LOOK AT LOCAL POLITICS! WE START OF WITH A …

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Our Messiest Confession Yet #121 1:02:43

20d ago1:02:43

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In this episode, we’re at Turtles Bar and Grill in Shakopee, MN. The first caller is newly married and struggling with his in-laws. The second caller has a messy confession to make. The third caller is having problems with coworkers, and the fourth caller, a Wisconsinite, has an unexpected opportunity to become a fricking Illinois bastard. The last…

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Episode 217 - Jessie Opoien 1:10:01

22d ago1:10:01

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Jessie Opoien has been covering politics in Wisconsin for over a decade. With the 2024 presidential election just around the corner and with several hot button issues on the ballot, many Americans have questions about what’s really at stake this November. Luckily, Jessie brings her expertise to the Cripescast thi…

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Episode 216 - Cooking with Yia Vang 46:10

27d ago46:10

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Yia Vang’s new Minneapolis restaurant, Vinai, is a place of restoration. Named after the Hmong refugee camp in Thailand where Yia’s parents met and where he was born, the restaurant serves as a love letter to his family and heritage. Both of his establishments, Vinai and Union Hmong Kitchen, are some of the first ever dedicated Hmong cuisine restau…

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Worst First Date Questions #120 38:43

27d ago38:43

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Our first caller is a guy asking about the worst questions to get on the first date. Our second caller is a guy who is just a bit tired of the rodeo life. The final caller is looking to rant about people who kiss a$$ at work

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"WHO IS JOHN CANDY?"...................(RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 3 #11) 1:56:50

1M ago1:56:50

1:56:50

THIS WEEK'S EPISODE FEATURES NEW HONORARY MEMBER ZACH, FRANKY AND LANCE TALK ABOUT FRANKY GOING TO VISIT LANCE IN WASHINGTON, FRANKY TRIES TO CONVINCE THE PANEL WHY OWN PHYSICAL MEDIA IS BETTER THAN STREAMING, THEN WERE JOINED BY U.K. AUTHOR TRACEY J MORGAN. SHE TELL US ABOUT HER BOOK CALLED "SEARCHING FOR CANDY" AND TEACHES US AND ZACH ABOUT WHY J…

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5 Stages Of a House Project #119 49:33

1M ago49:33

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Our first caller is a construction worker struggling to deal with every homeowner he works with. The next caller has a wife who wants more animals, while he wants something with a little more horsepower. He also tells us how he and his wife met. The last callers are a couple of fellas working on a home project, and we go through the five stages of …

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Episode 215 - Steve Trevino 1:06:09

1M ago1:06:09

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Steve Treviño’s career isn’t what defines him, being a husband and father does. With six comedy specials under his belt and spending decades as a touring comedian, he explains that despite all his success, he still lives a normal life. Whether it’s taking the stories from growing up, raising his kids, or squabbling with his wife, he strives to rela…

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"DONT DO DRUGS KIDS, THEY'LL FUCK YOU UP"..........(RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 3 #10)! 2:30:02

1M ago2:30:02

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AFTER A 2 WEEK BREAK, WE RETURN BACK HERE ON GRAND FORKS BEST SOURCE! IN THIS EPISODE: WE TALK ABOUT FUNKO POPS, MOMMA T'S GFBS DEBUT, ANTIQUE MAN TALKS ABOUT POSSIBLY WEARING A DRESS IN PUBLIC, SCREAMIN SAM GIVES A DRUG PSA, AND OUR GUESTS INCLUDE LOCAL MIDDLE RIVER, MN AUTHOR HOWARD BROCKHOUSE, & TRF SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE LINDSEY GREGORY! CHECKO…

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Episode 214 - Matteo Lane 1:02:54

1M ago1:02:54

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When Matteo Lane started doing stand up comedy in 2011, the world looked very different. In fact, Matteo had never even seen a gay man do stand up until he was 23 years old, and it was then that he realized he could do it too. He says that, despite being gay in a time where it was “just acceptable,” he found a supportive community in the world of c…

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Girlfriend Facetimes Too Much #118 55:17

1M ago55:17

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In this episode, we're podcasting from the Oakes Bar and Grill at the Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake, MN. The first caller lets us in on some secrets of the hotel front desk. The next caller rants about his girlfriend FaceTiming him too much. Another caller, who is on house arrest in Wisconsin, gets some ideas from us on how to pass the time. …

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California To Wisconsin #117 54:12

2M ago54:12

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The first caller is a young fella in a sticky situation with his difficult roommate. The next caller is a Texan who needs advice on whether he should date a woman he's known for only a little bit. The last caller is moving from California to one of the best states in the country and is wondering how to deal with the bitter cold. Check out our Clips…

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Episode 213 - Content Machine 1:10:26

2M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

The viral comedy account Content Machine goes way back. In fact, the co-creators Mike Mazzitelli and Tyler John Perry met in the third grade in Hopkins, Minnesota. When the pandemic left them with nothing to do, they took a leap of faith and turned their lifelong hobby of making videos together into their full time jobs. From hanging out together a…

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Episode 212 - LeRoy Butler Returns... Again! 1:24:06

2M ago1:24:06

1:24:06

LeRoy Butler can’t stay away from the Cripescast for too long. Returning for his fourth podcast appearance, the NFL Hall of Famer and former Green Bay Packer joins Charlie in the studio once again. With football season officially here, the two talk all things Packers. They cover everything from Jordan Love to the season opener in Brazil to the impo…

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Dry Wedding Survival Guide #116 50:00

2M ago50:00

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The first caller lives in Saskatchewan and is looking to sell his family hardware store. It's our biggest buy, sell, or trade yet! The next caller is going to a wedding with no food and no booze, oh the humanity. The last caller, who lives in Kansas, needs advice on how to overcome her recent breakup. Check out our Clips Page 👇https://www.youtube.c…

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SQUEEZING THE MELONS................(RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 3 #9)! 2:09:39

2M ago2:09:39

2:09:39

AS WE END PHASE 1 OF SEASON 3, WE END THE SUMMER ON A GOOD NOTE! FRANKY AND THE CREW TALK ABOUT SOME BACK TO SCHOOL MEMORIES, MAKE THE GROCERY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE A BIT DIRTY, HEAR SOME PUNNY JOKES, AND ARE JOINED BY THE 45TH GUEST OF 2024 BACK TO THE FUTURE HISTORIAN, MICHAEL KLASTORIN!WE WILL BE BACK WITH PHASE 2 OF SEASON 3 IN 3 WEEKS! THE NEXT …

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Episode 211 - Husbands of Target 1:04:54

2M ago1:04:54

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The Husbands of Target are back. This week, Taylor Calmus, Penn Holderness, and Myles Montplaisir join the show for a reunion episode of the Cripescast. The boys get cozy in Charlie’s hotel room to reflect on their 2020 viral sketch and how it led them to shooting national advertisements with Target this year. No topic goes untouched as they debate…

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How To Disappoint Dad #115 53:33

2M ago53:33

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In this episode, we’re podcasting from Long Bridge in Detroit Lakes, MN. (00:06:10 - 00:22:01)First caller from South Carolina is struggling with family expectations and wants tips on how to embrace disappointing his dad. (00:22:06 - 00:34:07) Our second caller from Virginia is looking for creative ways to go camping solo without his wife knowing. …

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Pull Tab Investing 101 #114 47:58

2M ago47:58

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In this episode, we start off by trying our luck with pull tabs. The first caller ran into an interesting scenario while pull tab investing, he also has a sweet secret ingredient for his 'rubbing alcohol.' Last caller doesn't want to blow his job interview, so we give him advice on how to beat his nerves. We only had two calls this week due to cell…

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Renagade Radio SEASON 3 #8 OUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE LIVE ON GFBS!!!!!!!! 2:02:23

2M ago2:02:23

2:02:23

OUR 1 YEAR EPISODE, WHERE WE WILL BE JOINED BY MINNESOTA MUSIC HISTORIAN NEAL BOND, AND ROSEAU MN HEAVY METAL BAND FORGIVE THE FORSAKEN!!!!!!! Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com – Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX - Access p…

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GARY BUSEY FOR PRESIDENT.................(RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 3 #7)! 1:56:14

3M ago1:56:14

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On today's episode, the crew has a great discussion about Minnesota governor Tim Walz, we do a little true or false, and then later we are all joined by former WCW Pro Wrestling Manager SONNY ONOO! Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com – Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – Help support GFBS at…

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Amish Civil War #113 55:57

3M ago55:57

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In this episode, Myles and Charlie chat about the ways they're becoming like their dads. First caller is a young fella who wants to know how to be a good wingman for his buddy, who has an awesome name. The next caller is a Junior Olympic trapshooter that needs advice on how to get in the right headspace for his competitions. The last caller is curi…

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Episode 210 - Don Davey 1:06:41

3M ago1:06:41

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Most people know Don Davey as a former defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers and the Jacksonville Jaguars. But that’s only where his list of accomplishments begins. After earning his Master’s of Engineering at UW Madison and getting drafted by the Packers in 1991, he played for a total of 9 seasons in the NFL. Don’s transition out of pro footb…

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A TRIBUTE TO LITTLE BOBBY...........(RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 3 #6)! 1:48:47

3M ago1:48:47

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Due to the recent tragic passing of a friend to the show Bluesman Little Bobby, the crew & I pay tribute to him! Also the RETURN of MOMMA T! Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com – Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX - Access pas…

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A Very Canadian Bar Fight #112 1:00:15

3M ago1:00:15

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The first caller is a Missourian who is in the fight of his life with his backyard. The next caller is a Canadian who tells us a story about a bar fight at his local watering hole and also shares a great shirt idea. The last caller gives us an update (Episode 77) about her husband wanting to put up deer mounts in the living room. HIRED FROM THE NEC…

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A TWISTED TONGUE....... RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 3 #5 1:32:25

3M ago1:32:25

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A TWISTED TONGUE....... RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 3 #5 FRANKY AND THE CREW TALK ABOUT MORE CURRENT EVENTS, THEN FRANKY HAS A SEGMENT ABOUT TONGUE TWISTERS! ARE YOU A ENTERTAINER, DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU'D LIKE TO PROMOTE? email FRANKY SLAWSON Host of RENEGADE RADIO @ frankyaces@gmail.com LET'S GET YOU SOME EXPOSURE! Show is recorded at Grand Forks Be…

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TONIGHT WE WAIL! (RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 3 #4) 2:05:23

3M ago2:05:23

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THIS WEEK FRANKY AND THE BOYS TALK, FUNKO POPS, TELL SOME VERY CRINGY JOKES, AND FRANKY SHARES A TRAGIC RECENT EVENT. PLUS WE'LL BE JOINED BY MICHAEL CARBONE, THE DRUMMER OF LOCAL MOORHEAD MN BLUES BAND CALLED "THE BLUE WAILERS"! ARE YOU A ENTERTAINER, DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU'D LIKE TO PROMOTE? email FRANKY SLAWSON Host of RENEGADE RADIO @ franky…

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LANCE IS BACK (RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 3 #3) 1:53:59

3M ago1:53:59

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Franky and the boys are joined by new crew member Lance Warlock from Halloween 1981 fame and our special guest is Blues Radio Host Steve Steamer Stelton from Bismarck! Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com – Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://…

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"woody" A TRIBUTE TO CEO & FOUNDER OF BUFFALO CHIP IN STURGIS, MR. ROD WOODRUFF! RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 3 #2: 1:23:59

3M ago1:23:59

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Tonight we make history, as Franky and the Crew Interview CEO & Founder Woody, of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Campground! Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com – Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – GFBS is a locally owned business; help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX …

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Things Old Folks Love #111 1:02:53

3M ago1:02:53

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We’re at the Toad Lake Store in Frazee, MN. Our first caller is a trucker who tells us what ticks off truck drivers. The next caller is a woman from Nevada asking if there’s a difference between old folks out west and in the Midwest. Another caller wants to know how big of a barn to build. The last caller talks about one of the coolest work confere…

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Episode 209 - Nate Russ 1:03:14

3M ago1:03:14

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Comedian Nate Russ’ hard work is paying off. After 10 years of creating content, Nate’s comedy series “Buggin” recently went viral and transformed his career into something he never imagined. With the first video earning over 25 million views on Instagram alone, and its sequels not far behind, he’s taking the opportunity to capitalize on the moment…

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Relaxing Road Rage #110 1:07:25

3M ago1:07:25

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Our first caller has a sweet car he wants to sell, and we also talk about our first cars growing up. The next caller wants to find the right gal for his buddy. (51:12) The last caller is frustrated with all the road construction, but he might be the best solution to his own problem. Get yourself a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Road Huntin For D…

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Episode 208 - Adam Pawlak 1:25:16

3M ago1:25:16

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Whether you watched him compete on Hell’s Kitchen or you’ve been to his Milwaukee restaurant Egg & Flour, it’s safe to say that Adam Pawlak knows a thing or two about food. From humble beginnings as a Jimmy John’s cashier, to becoming a sous chef, an executive chef and now the owner of his own restaurant, he made his lifelong dreams of working in t…

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THE D.A.R.E. TALK, I THINK...........(RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 2 #17)! 1:19:30

4M ago1:19:30

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a guest free episode, where franky and the crew talk about the future of this show! and we talk drugs......lol 😂 Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com – Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – GFBS is a locally owned business; help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX - For …

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"MY HAT FELL OFF DADDY"! (RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 2 #14) 2:19:14

4M ago2:19:14

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on this episode, the crew and I were blessed by the presents of the Cast of THE SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT ULTIMATE TRIBUTE, we also stepped back in time and chatted with ROSEANNE BARR.....WE THINK...LOL! Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com – Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – GFBS is a locally …

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THE RACE IS ON (RENEGADE RADIO SEASON 2 #15) 2:20:19

4M ago2:20:19

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Today my crew and I were joined by the son of Legendary Pro Wrestler Harley Race, Justin Race. We talk to Justin about his dad's legacy, among other great questions...... Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com – Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – GFBS is a locally owned business; help support …

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Blackmailing a Buddy #109 1:06:12

4M ago1:06:12

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In this episode, we're at the Cormorant Pub & Boathouse in Pelican Rapids, MN. The first caller is a little nervous about his 5th-year class reunion and also has a wedding coming up. The next caller is a New Jersey 5th-grade teacher who wants his students to be more Midwest nice. The last caller is a Florida man who knows a deep fishing secret abou…

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Best of Bellied Up: Volume 2 4:09:03

4M ago4:09:03

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Here’s the Best of Bellied Up from the first 108 episodes. Episode 109 will be out next week. Thanks for listening 🍻 Bar in a Hardware Store (00:02:30-00:23:28) Mason the UPS Mail Man (00:23:29-00:38:19) Wearing a Camo Tux (00:38:19-00:57:240 Kid named after a stripper (00:57:26-01:09:42) Caller hates Wisconsin Roads (01:09:42-01:25:00) Coast Guard…

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Episode 207 - Elena Velez 1:16:43

4M ago1:16:43

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Fashion Designer Elena Velez finds beauty in unlikely places and attributes her industrial artistic style to her Midwest upbringing. Raised by a single mother who worked as a ship captain on the Great Lakes, Elena spent much of her childhood surrounded by heavy machinery and unique landscapes, and its influence can be seen in her work today. Though…

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Episode 206 - Steven Olikara 1:12:48

4M ago1:12:48

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With the 2024 election approaching, Steven Olikara returns to discuss the importance of bipartisanship in an increasingly divided political landscape. Early listeners of the Cripescast may remember Steven’s first episode, where he and Charlie dove into the impact that social media and cable news outlets have on our civility. Today they analyze what…

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