Best Midwestern Minutes Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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425: Mom’s Weekend (Better Late Than Never) LIVE! 1:23:26

4d ago1:23:26

1:23:26

It’s been four long months coming, but our much-delayed live show is finally here! Sorry if the sound is echoey, the new space upstairs at Blade & Timber in downtown Lawrence is big as hell (and what a view!). These notes aren’t great, but the show sure was (and with a cavalcade of guests), so you should join us when we do it in 2 months for the li…

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441: Secret Garter Sticks (w/ Kliph Scurlock!) 29:11

12d ago29:11

29:11

Recording in person with special guest Kliph Scurlock! The Notes: Kliph is here! We just got Mr. Show’d! We’re going so fast! Nobody cares about Nelson’s tummy! Why tempt fate!? Does time work the same in England? Does drumming work the same in England!? Kliph goes deep nerd! Keyboard-playing aliens don’t want to watch Florence Pugh fuck! This sess…

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440: Measure Cut Twice Once 29:41

20d ago29:41

29:41

Workin’ on our night zoom. The Notes: We have no timer, but we’ll do our best! We finally have a live show: 4/20, Blade & Timber in downtown Lawrence, 7:30pm drinks, 8pm show! Delivery issues re: our lawyer! Felix is slighter in frame! Nelson is a goldmine made of man! Goldmine-man! That chocolate Midas book! Joy is fleeting! It’s a textures game! …

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439: Busted by the Science Busters! 30:10

24d ago30:10

30:10

This episode brought to you by Magic Mind! Getting our Easter basketball zoom on! The Notes: Mid-century crisis! Live show news (mark 4/20 on your calendars, friends)! Dune science is busted, it’s hot y’all! Ya busted, Dune, Science busted! Arm crimes and arm murders! Hot is a reason, but not necessarily an excuse! We pitch our Star Wars 80’s sex r…

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Scott Ocel: Domino's - Big Vision Edition 1:05:00

26d ago1:05:00

1:05:00

In this edition of Big Vision we will be chatting with Scott Ocel, franchise owner of Domino's. Scott started out slinging pizzas and now owns several Domino's franchises. His journey is one of grit, determination, and dough. Now let's find out how Scott put all the right toppings on his vision.By Elyce Billany

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438: Meat Wig 30:10

1M ago30:10

30:10

This episode brought to you by Magic Mind! Zooming in from the last week future past! The Notes: Ollie angles for Will’s job and brings us in! Will is felony amazing! Your mom’s butt is watching! Meat wig and other rookie mistakes! Will’s top 5 worst wig materials! Magic Mind! Fingers on the basement pulse! Get them prostates checked! Live show sho…

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437: The Prince of St. Patrick’s Day 27:04

1M ago27:04

27:04

This episode brought to you by Magic Mind! Zooming in this St Paddy’s night Deuce! The Notes: It’s a St. Patrick’s Day Deuce! Will is the prince of the St. Patrick Day parade! All Will’s dreams are coming true! Fusion St. Patrick’s Day! One Margarita and Will needs a little poop! Will poop slanders Amber Fraley! Poop recognition! We’re groggy, luck…

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436: Daisy Dukin’ and Boot Sloshin’ (feat: Ollie!) 27:09

2M ago27:09

27:09

Brought to you by Magic Mind! Doing an early morning zoom, what’s poppin’ sun? The Notes: Early Morning Deuce Crew (honk honk)! Ollie has poop questions, we have technical yesses! The special room! Too many people are dying (RIP Katie Coleman)! Moving to KC is like a small death, the petite mort of the highway! We’re still on that Magic Mind train,…

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435: All Pugged Up 29:20

2M ago29:20

29:20

This episode brought to you by Magic Mind! Zooming straight into your hearts (and minds) with this one. The Notes: The Ides of the 430’s! Sorry, but, Will wants to burn more witches! Are British people witches? Sponsor Corner: Magic Mind! Live show is still coming soon! We have new locations interested and it’ll be all figured out before we know it…

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434: Bearded Midwestern Men of a Certain Age 27:48

2M ago27:48

27:48

This episode brought to you by Magic Mind! We’re recording in person and we’ve got a sponsor! The Notes: Special guest Daisy the dog! You can rent people, so Auman is incorrect and we’re legally in the clear! We avoided a hot Auman! Daisy loves Nelson! Nelson is a druid, and a dog friend! We’re bearded midwestern men of a certain age, categorically…

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433: Rent-That-Auman 29:59

2M ago29:59

29:59

Zooming cause it’s been a real one lately. The Notes: Updates on the live show (it’s still coming, details soon) and sponsorship (we got one! Starting next week!)! Andy Morton’s Celebration of Life (watch it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i87hetJkCrs)! Get those asses checked! Will’s radio interview while on the toilet! Failing to prepare is pr…

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The One Minute "Oh Sh$%" Moment 1:06

2M ago1:06

1:06

Listen to Lee Garlach explain his first taste of entrepreneurship. Hear him describe that "Oh Sh$%" moment that so many entrepreneurs experience when they dive in!By Elyce Billany

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432: Lil’ Juggernauts 26:22

3M ago26:22

26:22

Superbowl Sunday zoom from the future past! The Notes: It’s Superbowl Sunday! Will’s on the Leroy Jenkins side of the spectrum! The attractiveness of juggernauts! Super Bowl Deuce! Steampunk 3 Musketeers! Ray Stevenson didn’t suffer a phonebook to live! Dune 2! Sandworm fleshlights and other fuckable popcorn buckets! Quick What We’re Watching to wr…

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431: Sleepy Time Podcast Tea 29:01

3M ago29:01

29:01

Will got covid exposed, so zooming this bad boy! The Notes: America’s moistest podcast! Will’s short-term memory is shot! #DoubleDeuceThisShitsCrazy! Thanks to the wonders of c-pap technology! Low-rent fabric cryopod! Nelson’s cat hates time! Will’s Double Dragon fantasy! Nighttime is when the bad Willie comes out! Will is more of a sprinter than a…

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430: One Last Talk with Andy 22:56

3M ago22:56

22:56

We’re doing something different this week as we continue to mourn the passing of our dear friend and frequent collaborator, Andy Morton. Back in this past November, Will was keeping Andy company during one of his chemo treatments and the two decided to record a quick 20-minute interview about Andy’s experiences with his cancer fight and how he was …

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429: Goodbye to a Local Legend 40:28

3M ago40:28

40:28

A somber episode as the loss of friend, collaborator, comrade, and all-around legend Andy Morton this week hits us hard. We remember him in our own rambling way before rounding out a super-sized episode with a momentary Sports Corner and a bit of what we’re watching on Netflix. The notes were kind of an afterthought, but here’s what we’ve got— The …

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428: Knees Deep in Skeeze 25:59

3M ago25:59

25:59

Zooming cause it’s SO COLD! The Notes: Will forgets numbers! Will doesn’t want this night to end! Live Show postponement (again, but we swear we’ll see y’all soon)! Free kitchenware, suck it estate sales! Will’s car is still being held hostage! Our hot summers! Tell us about your hot summer! Nelson misses those dollars! Will should have gamed the s…

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427: Keys & Explosives 24:57

4M ago24:57

24:57

2nd Zoom’s a charm! After a failed first attempt, we get our shit together and give you what you want! The Notes: Live Show this Friday (location will be announced ASAP)! Storms, Wichita, the devil, and other typical January problems! Dale and Ron are taking hostages: coats, Gatorade, maybe even a boat! Jacqueline Grunau pop-in! A box of keys and e…

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426: Mean Bones & Sky Ghosts 27:27

4M ago27:27

27:27

New Year’s Eve morning zoom! Also, you didn’t miss an episode! The episode 425 live show got pushed back 2 weeks and will drop then, so we’re lowkey time traveling again. Like we do! The Notes: Will scares Nelson! Pets never judge your sexiness! Will’s potential Welsh ancestry is a boon to his singing! It don’t hurt to be Welsh! Will only spits his…

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424: Breaking News: Merry Christmas! 30:24

4M ago30:24

30:24

Little early morning Christmas Eve zoom for the kids! The Notes: Number palindromes! Shipping forecast, but for sleeping! Nelson explains the difference between geology and geography! Will explains the difference between astronomy and astrology! Nelson accidentally lets Will do a pun! Humans can’t shake their heads and talk about it at the same tim…

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423: The 3 Seashells 28:45

4M ago28:45

28:45

Zooming again cause reasons! The Notes: A somber start as we bid farewell to Jaq’s dad (RIP Chuck)! Live show, 12/29, at Fields & Ivy, 7pm drinks, 7:30-ish show, afterhand more drinks (and during, don’t trip)! Will is trying to make “afterhand” happen! Coach-speak! Nelson explains the Dudesons! Brad Neely is on the TVs!? It’s Always Sunny of yore! …

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422: DecaDeuce vol 13: Elevator Talk 1:01:19

5M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

DecaDeuce 13? So lucky! Much spooky! We couldn’t record a new episode! But don’t worry, we still have a new episode! It’s a DecaDeuce! DecaDeuce volume 13! The deep fans know, but Stan Lee always said every issue is somebody’s first issue, so here it is! Ten all-new mini 2 minute & 20 second (they run long, sure, but it’s a commentary on society, m…

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421: Live Bold! 28:05

5M ago28:05

28:05

We both fell asleep, so it’s a super rare early morning recording! The Notes: We’re sleepy boys! Apparently we’re morning people! Live bold, kids! A coffeemaker willing to go out on its own terms! This podcast is nothing if not a thoroughbred! A double-reverse Gilmore Girls! Venn diagrams are where statistics and geometry hold hands! Live show info…

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420: Big Moist Boy 27:40

5M ago27:40

27:40

It was a perfect storm of back pain, snowstorm, tired, other stuff, so we’re zooming. The perfect storm also affected Will’s internets so there’s a couple quick freezes/lags, but it’s not too bad— just want to apologize for them in advance. Still, we ball! The Notes: Will’s getting high on the pod soon and we have a live show soon! Stay tuned next …

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419: Objective Truth & the McRib 32:22

5M ago32:22

32:22

We’re zooming again, we’re sober, and we got no guest, but it’s still a bonus-sized Thanksgiving feast for the ears, and Ollie is in the background for listeners with whatever the ear equivalent is of eagle-eyed. The Notes: We’re a week away from a stoned, Thanksgiving episode 420, so prepare yourselves over the holiday break for that! A brief disc…

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418: 90’s Lawrence Bingo Cards (w/ Mel Novak!) 25:47

6M ago25:47

25:47

It’s our second in person episode recorded in a row, we’re a little drunk, we’re futurepast-ing like we do sometimes, and special guest Mel Novak is back-ack-ack-ack! The Notes: Working on our night stuff! Not enough murders! Eating noodles and opening mail! Mail unboxing videos! Dick in a box unboxing videos! John Popper’s Olde Fashioned Poppers! …

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417: Polaroid Dick Pic (w/ Mel Novak!) 26:47

6M ago26:47

26:47

We’re in person with a special guest, Mel Novak, holy shit! The Notes: Will knows numbers! Lawrence 90’s vibes vs 20’s vibes! Bottle vs box wine! The young of the old! Mel recommends the Wine Dive in downtown Lawrence! Will’s unsolicited dick pics (to his mom?)! Analog dick pics! Bottles of wine make for a real California Adventure! Kurt Russell is…

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416: The Littlest Free Library 40:22

6M ago40:22

40:22

Something a little different this week! In honor of autumn and the spooky season, and because time was short as hell this week for all kinds of spooky reasons, we have Will reading a spooky fall short story called The Littlest Free Library of West Lawrence! We hope you enjoy it, and we’ll be back again in a recognizable way next week, you beautiful…

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415: Sucka MCs Can’t Worship Like Me 28:55

6M ago28:55

28:55

We’re zooming, and Nelson’s computer goes crazy at the end, but we persevere as usual! NOTES: Live show coming up in a bit, details to come when we have them! Do you have an abandoned factory we can borrow!? He’s got a lot of law to give! A custom song from Will for all new patreon subs this week! He’s got a lot of song to give! The Usual Suspects …

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414: Druidic Secrets of I-70 25:49

6M ago25:49

25:49

We do the zoom, come zoom with us. The Notes: This episode is for those fuckers, and for you fuckers, too! Will’s grandparents hittin’ it raw up in heaven! What’s the refractory period in heaven? Paul Lim is the David Attenborough of Will’s grandparents fucking in heaven! Jonathan Lethem is down-ish to clown-ish! Grants are a goddamn racket, bring …

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413: A Horse of Convenience 28:35

7M ago28:35

28:35

It was a big, long weekend, so we’re zooming it. The Notes: It’s ear-tussling time! Train talk! Will just wants to play as his man! Fuck them Wednesdays! Poison hotdogs! The spookiest birthday! Will’s product placement for himself! Send Jaq a birthday message aka Will flirts with danger! Our fans are like the sea! Let’s talk about salt! Will has a …

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412: William Faulkner, Pete’s Dragon & Bluey’s Dad 27:12

7M ago27:12

27:12

Number two in an evening recorded last week in Nelson’s kitchen, so we’re getting a little weird! The Notes: Those doodoo’s are the story of Will’s life! William Faulkner: Champion Drinker! Faulkner vs Hemingway! Drinking in re: Writing aka the terrifying implications! Drunk writers vs drunk actors! Are you a drunk writer and/or actor, let us know!…

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411: Bundt Licker! 25:02

7M ago25:02

25:02

Recording in person in Nelson’s kitchen, jiggety-jig! The Notes: The architecture of Nelson’s kitchen! Bar vs island! The bar Nelson’s grandpa built! Will’s uncomfortable car tour for nieces! The times when Will’s sister got drunk! He was no gentleman assassin, he was a cutthroat! Places Will got drunk and also lived! We need to make a deal with th…

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410: Squatch Legs & Crunchberries 35:58

7M ago35:58

35:58

We zoomed a weird, long one tonight, friends! The Notes: Will forgot about 10! Will’s here to kill your monster! The thing Will’s learned about squatches! Hilarious, but terrifying at the same time! Will’s wife, Jaq, is perpetually hunted by squatches! Our local cops are racist against wookiees! Top 5 similarities between the Galactic Empire and th…

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409: The Battle of State Farm 32:25

8M ago32:25

32:25

Football opening day, so we zoomed it up! The notes aren’t great, I’m letting you know now! Still, The Notes: Back when we were scandalous! We know a lot more than when we started! No fatalities at the glue factory! Football opening day making this single episode feel like a second episode, and the notes are making it clear! Nelson has come to resp…

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Laquanda Hoskins & Letisha Randle - PRH Group - Big Vision Edition 1:04:02

8M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

In this edition of Big Vision we will be chatting with Tish Randle and Laquanda Hoskins of PRH Group. A business partnership built on friendship might sound like stormy weather, but this electrical construction company make it look like blue skies. Now let's find out how they rebuild our communities one storm restoration project at a time.…

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Jake Gervase - NFL, Stay Tiny TX, & Rally for Reid - Big Vision Edition 54:11

8M ago54:11

54:11

In this edition of Big Vision we will be chatting with Jake Gervase of Stay Tiny Texas. Jake's NFL career may have led him to the Superbowl and his brother Sam may have led him into a real estate adventure, but a sweet little boy named Reed led him into a rally. With a family business, a football team, and a philanthropic goal on his plate he has a…

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408: American Kickball Gladiators (w/ Courtney Shipley!) 26:54

8M ago26:54

26:54

We’re recording in person, Courtney Shipley is back again, and it’s the second episode of the night. The notes are bad, but here they are. Happy Labor Day! The Notes: Kickball in the Future Past! Everybody brings their dog! Kickball and gym class! Gym class reveries! Will always brought a note on kickball day! Mr. Denny was a good guy [editor’s not…

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407: Swamp Violence 2: The In-Laws (w/ Courtney Shipley!) 25:45

8M ago25:45

25:45

We’re in person in Nelson’s garage with special guest Courtney Shipley! The Notes: This is the hardest one! Nelson’s garage! Why the cows, gateway! Nelson is working that google tonight! The Amish are a simple people, they have a simple store! How many quakers in a cubit (Google-Nelson says there are 20.4 inches in a cubit)! Quakelets! English is a…

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406: Swamp Violence 27:21

8M ago27:21

27:21

We’re zooming cause it’s disaster movie hot outside! The Notes: This episode is going to be the best one ever and here’s why! We’re living in the moment! It’s an Inspector Clouseau and Cato kind of situation! Nelson has vast offshore holdings and assassins constantly in pursuit! The tattooed lawyer! We mourn another friend gone to soon! A moment on…

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Lisa Wertzbaugher - Wertzbaugher Consulting & Services - Big Vision Edition 1:04:57

9M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

In this edition of Big Vision we will be chatting with Lisa Wertzbaugher of Wertzbaugher Consulting and Wertzbaugher Services. Juggling a successful consulting business of over 15 years and a welding and fabrication business with her husband, all while raising a young family is not for the faint of heart, but Lisa handles it like a professional. No…

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405: The God Tickle 27:06

9M ago27:06

27:06

Busy weekend lazy Sunday zooming it. The Notes: Country music non-profit! Nelson doesn’t have the census data in front of him right now! Individual numbers are math, percentages are more about your gut! Thad’s funeral at Liberty Hall (RIP to Thad, who was really one of the good ones and is gone way to soon)! Will’s first funeral puppet show! Nelson…

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404: Wetsuit Bottoms Summer 28:20

9M ago28:20

28:20

Recording in person to beat the late summer heat! The Notes: Is this a numerology podcast? Nelson’s not a numbers guy, he’s an idea guy! Parachute pants that really parachute! Deuce Wear, clothes for men with problems! Airborne chlamydia is a real problem! Keep your genitals on lockdown at Will’s house! Barely any wetness, just a whole lot of noise…

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403: Will’s Colon Catastrophes! 31:39

9M ago31:39

31:39

Zooming after a busy week for Will! The Notes: It’s a 10pm Sunday Late Night Deuce! #NightDeuce! Will needs to contextualize himself! Workin’ on our Night Deuce! Nelson and the Witcher both have bad backs! Will explains the powers of the Witcher! Crack Loco vs Four Crack! Gestureology! Sound of Music prequel! How old is the Von Trapp man!? Look out…

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Kristel Whitty-Ersan - Happy Joes - Big Vision Edition 1:08:20

9M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

We will be chatting with Kristel Whitty-Ersan of Happy Joes. The franchise of Happy Joes Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor comes with a unique family history that ends up creating a history making business. Now let's find out how Joe became Happy and how Kristel works to keep that memory alive with every slice.…

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402: Emotional Dick Sock 27:55

9M ago27:55

27:55

Busy weekend with Auman at the KC Fringe and Will prepping his ass for Monday, so we zoomed it! The Notes: Will’s colonoscopy is nigh! Nelson is a little sleepy! Will’s got some pantless sitting times ahead of him! Auman’s show, the Last Word is Hope, premiered at the KC Fringe (and is still showing Tuesday at 6:30pm, Friday at 11pm, and Saturday a…

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401: Check Yourself Before You Poop Yourself 27:51

10M ago27:51

27:51

RPG has fallen, but we endure! The Notes: Coming to you in person from Nelson’s Dad’s old office! Our new podcast endpoint is 525, plan accordingly! Retiring to raise our 10-year-old podcast robot child! Robot Bad News Bears! Will’s impending colonoscopy! Ass cancer ghost! Will’s colon is where he keeps all his secrets! Will’s Colon of Solitude! Bo…

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400: Baywatch Knight Riders! (A Live Farewell to RPG!) 1:08:40

10M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Recorded live with a feisty crowd in in the Board Room of RPG for one last time back on Friday, June 23r. Mourn you till we join you, RPG! Included in our crowd and joining us as guests are Ed Parker, Courtney Shipley, Brian Moss, and Chad and Jana Westhoff! The Notes were a mess, frankly, but I’ll give you what I’ve got. Sorry again this episode d…

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399: Bad Smells and Swearing 27:05

10M ago27:05

27:05

Will’s on vacation, Nelson’s sick, and we’re zooming. The Notes: Will is in Minnesota and Nelson is half-right! The biggest Amish market in Iowa! The worst road bathrooms we’ve ever seen (CW: Nelson’s entry is horrifying)! Bandanas make even Minnesotans cool! Minnesotans are a knick-knack people! The Mall of America is a double-edged sword! Oliver …

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Calisse McPherson - J+M Civil Design - Big Vision Edition 55:53

10M ago55:53

55:53

In this episode of Vision in Review we will be chatting with Calisse McPherson of J+M Civil Design and RTM Engineering Consultants. Calisse and her business partner started a Civil Design firm to fill a need in the industry and ended up in a direction they didn't expect. Now let's find out how they engineered their way into a merger.…

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