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The Backpocket Podcast329. How to Dance at Weddings and (also) Navigate Nuclear Power PlantsAndrew and Declan catch up and reflect on their summer as they trade stories on bringing energy to the dance floor at weddings (now that they've both attended one). Decky also finds himself in a pecular spot at the Nuclear power plant in AZ and if you listen to that story on the podcast please be aware that the information spilt in that story is confidential. Enjoy!
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The Backpocket Podcast319. Brandon PoliszukBrandon is the head of content at Ikonick, a canvas art company centered around motivation and inspiration. He recently closed the doors on his former marketing agency, Social Butterfly, and took on this new venture with Ikonick. He paacked his bags and relocated to Scottsdale, AZ. This podcast is a conversation between Declan and Brandon as they unpack the recent career move, Ikonick's NO WALLS NO EXCUSES campaign featuring Decky West Coast, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-07-131h 41The Backpocket Podcast318. John Inserra Walks the Middle to Find Common GroundJohn Inserra, father of host Andrew Inserra, recently founded a non-profit organization called For Our Shared Humanity (FOSH). FOSH was created to shape and share an educational, cross-generational voice focused on strengthening the indivisibility rooted in the common ground upon which we all walk. The FOSH mission is to inspire, promote and educate targeted inter-generational awareness for common humanity as a national unifying force. John discusses the 1,700 mile walk down the center of the country to drive the organization's mission that begins on July 4th and will end mid-October of this year. John shares about his motivation for founding...
2021-07-061h 08The Backpocket Podcast315. Declan GoffDeclan Goff is first and foremost, a man named Declan. He works for Skor North as the Executive Producer of two Minnesota sports shows, manages social media and often co-hosts covering Minnesota sports teams. Men named Declan are few and far between, but when they find each other, they band together. They ride or die. Listen in for the ultimate Declan collab. Enjoy!
2021-06-081h 56The Backpocket Podcast300. The Dynamic Impact of the BP CommunityTake a walk down memory lane with us as we celebrate our 300th episode! We had the opportunity to talk to multiple guests about our favorite Backpocket moments! Guests include...
Carol Inserra - 12:55
Back for her third appearance on the podcast, Carol talks to us about being with us from the very the beginning. Not only is she Andrew's mother, she truly is the mother of the podcast.
Tyler Webb - 24:25
Tyler has been with us for so much of our journey, as he was our second intern for over as...
2021-02-091h 57The Backpocket Podcast293. An Eye Opening ExperienceThis week we discuss how, with the help of the Backpocket community, we achieved our initial goal with Best Christmas Ever and raised $5,000 for the family in need that we selected to surprise. We've now extended our goal to shoot for the stars and raise $10,000 before it's time to purchase their gifts. Hear about how we tried to record a podcast this past Sunday and it turned out to be a bit of a flop for the first time in a long time. We talk our 2020 video creation idea, our end of year reflection that leads to 2021 goal setting, and...
2020-12-091h 32The Backpocket Podcast285. Preparing for the Mark Dowdle's 160 Mile Run from Duluth to St. Paul (feat. Mark Dowdle & Blake Weber)On this special episode, we discuss how Mark Dowdle is running from Duluth to St. Paul, which is 160 miles! He plans on doing so in only 36 hours and will end up at the University of St. Thomas campus at noon on Sunday. Mark is completing this run in honor of our St. Thomas teammate and friend Blake Weber’s mom, Laurie Weber, who passed away August 8, 2020. Click here to view the Go Fund Me page. To be a part of the virtual 5k, use hashtag #lovelikelaurie5k. There are prizes for those who donate and participate in the virtual 5k, part...
2020-10-021h 04The Backpocket Podcast284. Jack "Big Horn" BurkeIt's an exciting week, boys and girls. We sit down with our friend, Jack Burke, to discuss how he traveled out west to Yellowstone on a solo journey while he was in between jobs. Through this episode, he was given the nickname "Big Horn Burke". He mentions his love of Big Horn and wanting a cowboy hat in Cody, Wyoming. Talking about this trip makes us wonder what would bring us to an old-fashion Wild West standoff. We discuss how Andrew broke 90 for the first time and shot an 87 golfing. To add to the hype, Declan has perfected how to pla...
2020-09-301h 43The Backpocket Podcast283. Nolan Rockers and Mark DowdleThis week we catch up with Nolan Rockers, the founder of Opinion Clothing Company, and Mark Dowdle, ultra marathoner and driver of velocity for Bizzy coffee. Nolan recently quit his job and is running Opinion full time for the first time. Mark is traveling around the west coast in a Bizzy van and preparing to run a 160 mile race from Duluth to St. Paul for the Love Like Laurie foundation. Listen now to learn more about the extraordinary things these two are doing!
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2020-09-221h 19The Backpocket Podcast282. We Can SeeThis unique podcast features no guest. We talk about our vision - lack thereof. With Dec being in AZ and Andy in Minneapolis this whole summer, there have been some ups and downs that we have never experienced before. Get a good insight on all the ups and downs in this podcast. We hope you take a thing or two away from our vulnerability and put it in ur Backpocket.
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2020-09-161h 06The Backpocket Podcast281. Ron JohnsonRon Johnson is a former NFL wide receiver who was drafted in 2002 by the Baltimore Ravens. With ties to this state, he played college ball at the University of Minnesota. He is currently a football analyst for Fox 9 doing shows for the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Gopher football team and he appears regularly on KFAN. Additionally, we discuss his daughter's bracelet company, Kamryn and Friends Bracelet Bunch, which has raised a ton of money for local Minneapolis businesses ever since the murder of George Floyd. Enjoy!
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2020-09-081h 28The Backpocket Podcast280. Kentucky Derby 2020 - The One Pick Pony feat. Jonah StillmanLooking for something to spice up your week? Well with this week's episode, you're in for one heck of a ride! A lot goes down to say the least. Andy explains why he started vaping. We welcome Jonah Stillman to the house as a new roommate and he gets a not so warm welcome from the city of Uptown... listen along to figure out why. Additionally, we make our Kentucky Derby picks for the big race on 9/5. This is a jam-packed episode that you don't want to miss. Enjoy!
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2020-09-0358 minThe Backpocket Podcast279. Jim BooJim Boo is a former professional hockey player for both the Minnesota North Stars and the University of Minnesota Gophers. This week we discuss Jim’s story of his hockey playing days (or fighting, should we say) to his incredible journey toward sobriety and his real estate family business in Stillwater, MN. Enjoy!
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2020-08-251h 14The Backpocket Podcast278. Andrea ToppinAndrea Toppin is a future doctor of chiropractic who has had one heck of a year and a thrilling journey up to this point. She is a professional Marathon Runner who qualified for the 2020 Olympic Trials. In this episode we learn more about her 2019-2020 running season and how the Olympic trials went, as well as her move to Colorado. That's not all! Andrea is the former Backpocket 2019 Guest of the Year. Listen now to find out more. Enjoy!
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2020-08-181h 23The Backpocket Podcast277. Ava Justin14 year old Kenyan American actress and model, Ava Justin, sits down with us to chat on this week's episode about her background and how she's been involved in the industry since the age of two. She recently starred in the movie, Danny’s Game, available on Amazon Prime and Direct TV now. Enjoy!
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2020-08-121h 25The Backpocket Podcast276. Boatchella 2020 PreviewWe dive in behind the scenes of the creation of Boatchella 2020 - a riverboat excrsion on the St. Croix river in Stillwater, MN taking place August 8th.
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2020-08-0740 minThe Backpocket Podcast275. Mazeed OluewuAs a content creator, a musician, a digital marketer and a walk-on Division 1 basketball player at the University of Michigan, Mazeed upholds a personal credo, "There’s nothing that I cant be successful at with time." He's directed inspiring and organic short films focused on the protests in the Chicagoland area and at 18 years old, he continues to use his platform to speak on racial and social injustices. We connected over Zoom as Mazeed is currently living in Chicago until he leaves for school in the fall. Thank you Debra Inserra-Mousin for challenging the BP to have Mazeed on the s...
2020-07-2855 minThe Backpocket Podcast274. Floating on Lake MinnetonkaThis week we record our first ever podcast on a boat out on lake Minnetonka. Ross Larson and Jake McHenry, cofounders of Let's Float - the Air Bnb for boats, join the show to talk about their crazy summer renting boats to the entire twin cities community. Minnesota summers don't get much better than this! Enjoy!
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2020-07-212h 00The Backpocket Podcast273. Decky Hitchhikes for the 1st TimeDeclan moved to Tucson six weeks ago and is living quite possibly the most wildly average lifestyle. Hear the story (and audio he recorded) behind his hitchhiking experience, AND STAY 'TIL THE END when we call THE Famous Dave about his appearance at Boatchella.
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2020-07-141h 24The Backpocket Podcast272. Alex VarouhasAlex Varouhas is the founder of Avocadish - the first ever avocado bar in the midwest. Avocadish opened their location in Dinky Town in Minneapolis on June 25th! While on a bus in Portugal, Alex found inspiration to start the avocado bar after meeting his to-be chef. Hear the story behind one of the most innovative food bars in the midwest!
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2020-07-071h 56The Backpocket Podcast271. Taylor FondieThis week we sit down with current Miss Minnesota, former vikings cheerleader, and current social media manager Taylor Fondie. If you know nothing about beauty pageantry, do we have you covered. Enjoy!
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2020-06-301h 47The Backpocket Podcast270. BP in the Wild with Jay Christensen & Josh NeumannThis week we take our podcast into the WILD at Mill Ruins Park. Our adventure features Minneapolis Drone Cinematographer, Jay Christensen, commonly known for his viral Minneapolis and St. Paul drone videos. Hear about the history of Minneapolis that Jay gives us and its impact on the current crisis' we've been through in 2020. Listen carefully for Josh Neumann, founder of KindLips, who stops by in the middle of a run! So much happens in this brief period of time that you won't want to miss!
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2020-06-231h 33The Backpocket Podcast269. George NusbaumGeorge is a good friend and co host of the Bold Perceptions Podcast, a show focused on raw/uncut positive energy from different perspectives around the world. We discuss George's journey to find the winning edge in his post college life and what he's done to make himself a little better everyday. One of those "winning edges" is his morning stretch routine which we talk at length about. Enjoy!
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2020-06-182h 38The Backpocket Podcast268. Ike WeinsIke Weins is the co-founder of Green Up Solutions, a recycling and sustainability company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He makes incredible eco-friendly woodwork, and when we say incredible we mean INCREDIBLE! This man has an insane passion for what he does and it is infectious! Enjoy!
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2020-06-162h 09The Backpocket Podcast267. Dr. Mike KleinDr. Mike Klein is an assistant professor at the University of St. Thomas in the Department of Justice and Peace Studies. He pursued undergraduate degrees in Theology and Studio Arts and a Masters in Education with a service-learning emphasis. Klein has received awards for and worked in various leadership roles, in addition to directing VISION immersion trips through Campus Ministry at the University of St. Thomas. He is also a muralist and author of multiple books and journal articles. Dr. Klein has a unique perspective on a variety of topics in our discussion that you won't want to miss! Enjoy...
2020-06-092h 21The Backpocket Podcast266. Ayo Idowu & Aaron AbramAyo Idowu is the co-founder of Line of Scrimmage LLC - a coaching and consulting group in MN specializing with young athletes around the Twin Cities. Aaron Abram is a lawyer specializing in criminal justice and family law in Eau Clare, WI.
In light of the death of George Floyd and the protests and riots across the country, more specifically in Minneapolis, we decided to bring on two dear friends of the black community to speak on the subject of race, equality, equity, and how to build a better tomorrow. Both Ayo and Aaron provide an incredible p...
2020-06-023h 11The Backpocket Podcast265. Sydney MonroeSydney Monroe works for both 101.3 KDWB & Cities 97.1. She is the host of “This Week On Campus” on Dave Ryan’s morning show. Another super exciting part of what Sydney does is working in promotions for concerts and events all around the twin cities with iHeart Radio! Listen now to hear all about her unique experiences!
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2020-05-261h 57The Backpocket Podcast264. Antonio SundquistAntonio Sundquist is the co-founder of Activ, a growth accelerator for e-commerce businesses. Born in Paraguay and then going through adoption, he went on to become a mental health advocate! He has some amazing insights based on his life's journey and mental health that you won't want to miss. Enjoy!
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2020-05-192h 52The Backpocket Podcast263. Clara Cott & Gabby ThomasClara Cott is a brand strategist and digital marketer. Gabby Thomas is an actress and model. Together they have executed multiple shoots with clients and are getting ready to launch their first networking business! If you think this episode gets off to an exciting start, just wait until the two and a half hour mark when things really kick up a notch. This dynamic duo is unstoppable together! Enjoy!
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2020-05-123h 50The Backpocket Podcast262. Jackson HullJackson Hull is a viral TikTok sensation, former football teammate, and good friend. He details his journey bouncing from job to job, leaving people wondering “when is this man ever going to settle?” Well, what he settled on was living below his means and following his passion being a videographer documenting his journey. Enjoy!
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2020-05-052h 30The Backpocket Podcast261. Alex FennerAlex is a photographer, entrepreneur and traveler who just recently got back from a solo trip to Thailand and India. She started her trip at the strike of the new year (2020) with only 3 days planned in Bangkok-but ended up staying for 3 months. Her adventure and findings are shared on this podcast. Enjoy!
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2020-04-302h 06The Backpocket Podcast260. Ben VandenWymelenbergBen is the founder and president of Woodchuck USA, a company he originally started as a custom wooden engraved product company that has now turned into one of the top facemask manufacturers in the entire country. He is manufacturing up to 3 million face per week and sending them to hospitals in need all over the country. Hear the story of how he transitioned his manufacturing and services to meet the needs of the greater population during this corona crisis and how he plans to beat Chinese manufacturing with ENTIRELY US based manufacturing in less than 2 weeks.
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2020-04-232h 10The Backpocket Podcast259. Sophie VanSurksumSophie VanSurksum is a Certified Personal Trainer, founding Instructor for Barry's Bootcamp in Minneapolis, and founder of @urfitnesswitness - her fitness brand she started last year. She studied Public Health and Nutrition and took a job in health care when she graduated 2 years ago. She realized very soon that she did not like her job in healthcare and pivoted into the fitness space by starting her fitness brand. We've had the pleasure getting to know Sophie over the last year and are grateful to share her story of insane growth in that time. Enjoy!
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2020-04-212h 01The Backpocket Podcast258. Sydney KayeSydney Kaye is a Digital Marketer and aspiring podcast show host who recently graduated from the University of Minnesota. Having finished her degree, Sydney is on the path to finding what she loves to do just like the rest of us! If we could describe her as best as possible, we would say that she is ambitious as hell and incredibly artistic. Sydney is a good friend of ours and we workout at ALTR with her. Listen now to hear all Sydney has to say about this transition in life!
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2020-04-141h 29The Backpocket Podcast257. David ChangDavid Chang is the founder of Cafe Racers of Instagram, a motorcycle brand he started five years ago. Since then, he has grown the account to have a following of over one million and has built this brand as his full time job. David speaks about ways of finding enjoyment and making a true living off of starting an Instagram page. One of the star qualities about David is that he is all about giving back. Additionally, he traveled to Thailand with Declan and a group of others at the beginning of the year! Enjoy all David has to offer...
2020-04-091h 18The Backpocket Podcast256. Jonah StillmanJonah Stillman is a TED/Keynote Speaker, author and entrepreneur. He was the 21st person in Minnesota to test positive for the Coronavirus, being one of the first thousand to contract the disease in the U.S. He has since conquered the sickness and is here to detail his experience. Jonah and his father co-authored their New York Times Best Seller, "Gen Z @ Work," and Jonah travels all over the world to speak about his expertise.
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2020-04-072h 11The Backpocket Podcast255. Luis LeonardoLuis Leonardo is the owner of Tr3s Sports and founder of Embrace North, a brand embracing challenge through cold thermogenesis workouts. What are these workouts like, you ask? They involve jumping in cold water and utilizing the Wim Hof Method. Luis was born and raised in Guatemala and went on to become a professional triathlete. Listen now to hear more about the man behind the movement!
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2020-03-311h 10The Backpocket Podcast254. Quarantined with our RoommatesWith no place to be and nothing on our agenda, we decided to get some drinks and hash out life as it is. We detail our appreciation for each other, the things we cannot stand about one another, and what the hell is going on with Declan and why has he been wearing the same pants for the last 4 days. Enjoy!
"This is a moment I've been dreaming of for the past 2 years" - Jack Burke
Roommates include: Andrew Inserra, Declan Brown, Jack Burke, Matt Christenson, and Matt Harein
2020-03-303h 02The Backpocket Podcast253. Rob VincentRob Vincent is an actor in Los Angeles who's been in the industry for the past ten years with a variety of shows ranging from early 2000s rap videos like "Ignition (remix)" to recent Netflix movies like "Justine". This is far from a typical episode as we hosted live from the Twin Cities Auto Show. We decided to try something different by asking patrons for "advice for 2 wildly average guys". After mostly failing at getting some advice, fortunately we met Rob, who was the last person to join in on a conversation with us. Rob has incredible range and an i...
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Behind The Vision Podcast41: Andrew Inserra & Declan BrownAndrew Inserra & Declan Brown are the hosts of The Backpocket Podcast. The podcast started three years ago with a $40 mic and a love for podcasts. Moving into their junior year of college, they started the podcast and titled it The Backpocket, meaning safe, tucked away and there when you need it. Over time, their mission of highlighting stories of success from ordinary, average people doing the extraordinary has remained the same as the podcast has grown to over 250 episodes. Leaving you with the question, “What’s in your Backpocket?”
2020-03-231h 25The Backpocket Podcast252. Ian DeloneyIan Deloney is the lead graphic designer for Social Butterfly, a Minneapolis company that finds untapped potential in the products and services of other businesses and allows them to transform into the best versions they can be. Ian will be speaking at Link n Drink 008 on April 22nd to discuss mental health and the importance of inner dialogue. His past experience includes working with Gary Vee, Floyd Mayweather, and Yngandreckless. You won't want to miss the insight Ian gives on various aspects of life!
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2020-03-171h 27The Backpocket Podcast251. Emergency CoronacastWe detail 6 safe quarantine practices for you all to take part in with the coronavirus taking over. A Coronavirus tri-fold poster (think 7th grade science fair project) was put together by us to communicate the crucial facts and safe practices for you during this time of strife. We issue an official apology for our lack of "social distancing" as we took on St. Patty's Day festivities in Chicago this past weekend. As young people of America, we have to face the fact that it may have been our lack of social distancing that caused the shut down of all...
2020-03-161h 08The Backpocket Podcast250. Marnita SchroedlMarnita is the founder of Marnita's Table - a non-profit organization that puts together community events utilizing "intentional social interaction" (what they call "IZI") to increase equality and decrease disparities across difference. Marnita has an incredible story as an adopted foster care child who grew up as the only person of color in her small town in the Pacific Northwest. She ultimately found her talent as a cook and community leader after she left home at the age of 16 and threw herself into countless opportunities starting her new life in San Francisco. Enjoy Marnita's amazing journey through life and...
2020-03-102h 19The Backpocket Podcast249. Mick Stenson (founder of Davanni's Pizza)Mick Stenson (short for Gladstone Mckinely Stenson Jr.) is the founder of Davanni's Pizza - a local Minnesotan New York-Style Pizza and Hoagie shop with over 20 locations across the state. From originally being Pontillo's and renaming the place to Davannis to then opening their first location in St. Paul selling pizzas to University of St. Thomas students in 1975, Davanni's story is loaded with rip roarin' stories to keep in your Backpocket for a life time.
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The Backpocket Podcast248. Kris LindahlKris is the owner of Kris Lindahl Real Estate, a father, and a speaker. Most people recognize his signature pose on every billboard in the Twin Cities, but not everyone knows his story. From sports and an early family tragedy to starting the biggest real estate company in 3 years time, Kris has an insane come up story that you won't forget next time you see his billboard.
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2020-02-252h 05The Backpocket Podcast247. Our 3 Year Journey in 1 HourGet caught up to speed on our 3 year journey since the creation of Backpocket. If you been with us since the beginning or this is your first time listening, this is the perfect place to be if you're trying to get ready for the premiere of SZN 4 February 25th, 2020. A big thank you to Producer Ty for putting this together.
2020-02-041h 18The Backpocket Podcast246. SZN 3 Finale Live ShowWe capped off our year of podcasting with a LIVE show at Sisyphus Brewery in Minneapolis, MN celebrating 120 podcasts in 40 weeks with over 100,000 listens. From the discovery of our beautiful floral chairs, to Boatchella, to Famous Dave not doing stairs, this podcast has all the highlights of our incredible year of podcasting. Thank you to everyone who has listened, watched, told someone about our podcast, or came up to the third floor of our house to record a podcast we really hope we made a positive impact on you this year.
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2019-12-031h 24The Backpocket Podcast245. Mark DowdleMark is an aspiring Ultra Marathon runner and defensive backs coach at the University of St. Thomas. Mark is our final podcast guest of the year and we couldn't have asked for a better person to cap it off. Mark has listened to us intensively for the last year and is the first guy in our inbox each week with ways in which guests have provided tools for his Backpocket. What you'll find out about Mark is he is one of the most mentally tough guys out there. After running his first marathon in September of this year, Mark...
2019-11-191h 39The Backpocket Podcast244. Phil EstenPhil is the athletic director at the University of St. Thomas. After being hired in January 2019, Phil has endured the adversity with St. Thomas getting kicked out the MIAC and responded with moving the athletic program to the Division 1 Summit League (effective in 2021 if accepted by the NCAA). From his time at the U of M where he lead the charge for building TCF Bank Stadium, to handling the 2008 recession at Cal Berkley, to changing the culture of athletics after the Sandusky scandal at Penn State, to now finally coming back home to his alma-mater St. Thomas is every...
2019-11-181h 23The Backpocket Podcast243. Piff PetersonPiff is a Tik-Tok creator from the Twin Cities. Back in December of 2018, Piff was helping film our final episode of Season 2 and told Declan "hey man have you ever heard of Tik Tok? It's this new app I'm having some success on" (not sure if that's exactly what he said but you get the point). At that point, Piff had 50k followers and by the time he came on our podcast earlier this year he had 150k. He currently has grown his following to over 2 MILLION followers and has had an incredible year being invited to the VMA's...
2019-11-141h 32The Backpocket Podcast242. Tommy BayerTommy is a 23 year old stand up comedian in the Twin Cities who started his career in comedy back during his freshman year of college at Winona State. During his time there, Tommy would donate his plasma for gas money in order to use his roommates car to drive to open mics and shows around the area. 4 years later, he now has won the honors of Funniest Person in Minneapolis, he performs in shows all over the Twin Cities, and is soon starting a podcast with fellow Twin Cities comedian Ryan Kahl. Enjoy!
*Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern...
2019-11-121h 12The Backpocket Podcast241. Ben LeberBen Leber is a former MN Vikings linebacker, Fox Sports College Football color analyst, and Vikings sideline reporter. From being a small town guy in South Dakota, to playing under Bill Schneider at Kansas State, to getting drafted by the Chargers and later playing for the Vikings, Ben has one hell of a story rooted in humility. We chat with Ben about what it's like playing under Rex Ryan at Kansas State (21:00), getting into broadcasting after his NFL career (41:45), and what we subscribe to when it comes to porn star names. Enjoy!
*Disclaimer: originally S3 E39...
2019-11-111h 39The Backpocket Podcast240. Intern Sam and Intern TyWe have our trusty interns back in the studio one last time before the end of our 3rd season as a podcast to say thank you. Intern Sam got us off to a hot start for the first 5 months and Intern Ty finished and elevated our season in ways we could have never expected. It's an all around great time on this podcast as we catch up on what a year it's been Enjoy.
*Disclaimer: originally Back End Show #37 - The Interns*
2019-11-0752 minThe Backpocket Podcast239. K Jay the ComedianK Jay is a stand up comedian, an actor, and a writer in the Twin Cities. K Jay found his way into the Twin Cities through basketball when he came up to the cities looking to play in the NBA for the Timberwolves in the 90s. Shortly after he became a teacher and, after the recession in 2008, he found comedy. K Jay's experience in comedy through the last decade was a treat to hear. Not to mention he was the first comic to give Declan his first show. This man is littered with nostalgic stories which made for a...
2019-11-051h 21The Backpocket Podcast238. the Broshat BrothersMatt and Mike Broshat are twin brothers who recently finished hiking the Pacific Crest Trail - a 2652 mile hike that starts in El Campo, Mexico and travels along the Pacific Coast all the way to the US/Canada Border. With trail names like Store Brand (Matt) and Trash Can (Mike), you will soon realize these guys made the most of every resource they had on the trip making for some great stories. With only 25% of people successfully finishing the PCT, it was very impressive to hear how two brothers who've never hiked before accomplish the trail in 6 months time.
2019-11-041h 49The Backpocket Podcast237. Austin Jochum and Mark AmickAustin and Mark are dear friends and hosts of the weekly fitness video series - Anatomy Tuesday. Each week they feature a different muscle group providing useful information regarding functionality, mobility, and long term health. We dive in on big news with Jochum opening up his very own gym, Mark's experience after a full year in the wonderful school of chiropractic, and the creation of Anatomy Tuesday. Enjoy!
*Disclaimer: originally Back End Show #36 - Austin Jochum & Mark Amick*
2019-10-311h 19The Backpocket Podcast236. Gabe FeitenGabe is a dear friend of ours as he is Declan's high school friend, founder of "Gabey Days" - a well-known Twin Cities gathering any time Gabe comes into town (typically happens annually), and co-owner of both a fantasy football team and one Applebees franchise with Declan. We catch up with Gabe reflecting on what it's like to be a friend to Declan, what it's like to have a significantly deeper voice than most people, and how Gabe's view of Backpocket has evolved over the past 2 and a half years. Enjoy!
*Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #59...
2019-10-291h 37The Backpocket Podcast235. Joy KingJoy King is the Chief Advancement Officer for Be the Match - an organization saving lives through cellular therapy matching healthy donors with patients with various blood cancers such as leukemia. As guys who just found out about this organization and cellular therapy, this is a great podcast to catch you up on how it works and how Be the Match is saving lives every single day. We also tap into Joy's journey to being at the head of this organization and how she's had success through being just a little bit better everyday. Enjoy!
In the w...
2019-10-281h 05The Backpocket Podcast234. The Blind Date PodcastDeclan had a fellow listener, Clara Cott, set him up with a blind date with the first date being a podcast. Within the hour of reaching out to Clara, Dec got a time and date secured with a girl named Courtney. What you’re about to listen to goes down in the BP history books forever. Enjoy. If you're interested in attending our LIVE podcast show @ Sisyphus Brewery November 15th @ 9 PM, please visit here for tickets.
*Disclaimer: originally Back End Show #35 - The Blind Date Podcast*
2019-10-241h 06The Backpocket Podcast233. Katie SirKatie is THE 1st Date Expert who is helping the "never-dated 20-somethings" have positive and fruitful experiences in their dating lives. As 2 single guys who have spent next to no time dating and all of our time podcasting, our minds were blown. Katie exhuberant personality and energy was unmatched on this podcast as she gave us great tips, advice, and direction in the dating world. Enjoy this podcast and maybe you take someone on a date to our LIVE podcast at Sisyphus Brewery November 15th!
*Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #58 - Katie Sir*
Every listener...
2019-10-221h 29The Backpocket Podcast231. Together in SolidarityWe just booked our finale podcast of this year LIVE @ Sisyphus Brewery 11/15 @ 9 PM and we're very stoked. Given the big news, we unpack everything from how we're going to promote the show to creating prop bets on the things we will undoubtedly say during the live show. Other discussions include the insanity that went down with our first ever Backpocket blind date, Andrew's accident running up the stairs, and give our ToJo 2k19 predictions.
*Disclaimer: originally Back End Show #34 - Together in Solidarity*
2019-10-1743 minThe Backpocket Podcast225. The Live EvolutionIntern Ty joins us after a 3 week hiatus and we get his takes on our plan to restructure and how we see the Backpocket evolving. We've been following our #DominateTheSandbox model for almost a year now and we used this time to step back and reflect on what it is we're actually doing as well as where it's heading. Other highlights include (but are certainly not limited to) Andy's dentist visit after having 5 cavities 6 months ago and Declan starting a corporate rumor at work about his boss starting a cannabis farm.
*Disclaimer: originally Back End Show #32...
2019-10-0349 minThe Backpocket Podcast216. The Break-Up Tour"When I see adversity I step on the pedal" - Andrew Inserra
We wanted to get the hair on your arms to stand up a bit with that quote from Andrew talking about driving in the rain on this podcast. Today's show features conversation regarding the Break-Up Tour: the way we're handling addressing not all living together in our house again next year. In other news, Ty is going on a canoeing trip and Declan lost his debit card again. ALL things average coming at you LIVE on the 29th edition of the Back End Show. Enjoy.
2019-09-1259 minThe Backpocket Podcast213. Jack BurkeJack Burke joins the show as we discuss topics including why Packer's fans rank among the worst types of people in Jack's (and a lot of other people's) lives, Andrew has a "societal" average quality after his trip to the Apple store, and Lebron is trying to trademark Taco Tuesday so we're going to counter with #ManspreadMondays.
*Disclaimer: originally Back End Show #28 - Jack Burke*
2019-09-051h 06The Backpocket Podcast210. Infinite vs. FiniteDeclan is having problems with not only his overgrown hair, but also his ability to be a nice, reasonable guy to his fellow co-host. On the flip side, Ty has a brand new cut, Andrew just finished Shoe Dogs and has a lot to share, and we unpack Simon Sinek's infinite vs. finite goals.
*Disclaimer: originally Back End Show #27 - Infinite vs. Finite*
2019-08-291h 03The Backpocket Podcast201. Andy's Ankle Injury ReportThe status of Andrew's ankle sprain has been in flux amongst the Marketing Interns that have him in their Podcast Fantasy starting lineup. We clear the air on the injury and Dec and Ty also give their ankle updates (spoiler: they're healthy). Collectively, our average quality is explaining the BP to other people without going super in depth or being too vague (this is a great podcast for you if you're struggling to explain what we do to other people).
*Disclaimer: originally Back End Show #24 - Andy's Ankle Injury Report*
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2019-08-081h 05The Backpocket Podcast191. John InserraJohn Inserra is the President at Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants, and he is Andrew's father. This is John's fourth time on the podcast. If you are curious on how he was able to score the most caring, beautiful, and supportive women out there check out this PODCAST. On this episode, we discuss how John has seen The Backpocket grow, how he's incorporated Backpocket Mantras in his professional and personal life, and why embracing your Average Qualities is so important.
*Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #44 - John Inserra*
Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is...
2019-07-161h 20The Backpocket Podcast174. Mark AmickMark Amick returns to the show to fulfill his duties as 2nd string producer once more. Declan realizes he says "Dude", "Dude, Wow", "That's Crazy", "Dude, that's crazy", and "Wow Dude, That's Crazy" way too much. The boys discuss how their should be a second month of the year dedicated to growing a mustache (potentially July but we don't have the name for it yet). Finally, stay for til the end of the show to learn about what a koala looks like when it's wet and feel good with us listening to Kodi Lee's performance on Americas Got Talent.
2019-06-0653 minThe Backpocket Podcast165. Recapping Q1 at BP Corp1st Quarter results ARE IN and we reflect on the incredibly fun first 3 months of SZN 3 on our quest to Dominate the Sandbox. We find out the truth behind American Cheese and how that effects the potentially fraudulent state of Wisconsin, we unpack Andrew's realization that his life signifies a duck in water, and we all look at the instagram ads we are targeted with to understand what the algorithms think of us.
*Disclaimer: originally Back End Show #13*
2019-05-1653 minThe Backpocket Podcast162. Cinco de Mayo has Legs and the Kentuck Derby RipsBP corp got richer this past week as Dec won $650 betting $10 on Country House to win the Kentucky Derby. We forgot release our annual Kentucky Derby picks last episode (average), so we put it on this episode for you to enjoy. Other topics include Sam having an addiction with his new found role as a podcast booking agent, and Andrew has new found love for the word empirical.
*Disclaimer: originally Back End Show #12*
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2019-05-0948 minThe Backpocket Podcast159. Bandwagon Fans are Actually Ok People The sun is shining, the beer is flowing, and the boys from the Backpocket are still recording. This week we discuss Andrew’s new job with future podcast guest Caleb Van Deman, we take a stand against people who hate on bandwagon fans, and Sam got kicked out of a college bar and no one is shocked.
*Disclaimer: originally Back End Show #11 *
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2019-05-0255 minThe Backpocket Podcast153. Matt HareinMatt Harein joins the show this week and asserts his alpha status immediately as he dethrones Decky Spineless from his floral chair. We discuss Matt's Cool Guys in Uptown Podcast, The Blue Cheese Podcast in Uptown, and how Declan bought life insurance and has his brother as the sole beneficiary (Aidan if you're reading this, Dec never told you, so make sure you listen up at time stamp 24:45 for more details).
*Disclaimer: originally Back End Show #9*
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2019-04-1854 minThe Backpocket Podcast149. Golden Nuggets of Ben VandenWymelenberg, Nasser Lubega, and the CorpAs shocking as this may seem, no we did not pull any April Fools jokes this week. However, we did have great guests like Ben VW, chairman and president of Woodchuck USA, Nasser Lubega, a friend from Kenya studying to be a doctor, and Back End Show #7 with Andrew’s Average Dental Hygiene.
*Disclaimer: originally Golden Nuggets of Ben VandenWymelenberg, Nasser Lubega, and Back End Show #7*
2019-04-1007 minThe Backpocket Podcast146. Poshmark is Funding Declan's New DripWe hash-out why Declan continues to dress like he does and how Sam is developing into quite the savvy entrepreneur. Don't sleep on going to the dentist because you may end up like Andrew (spoiler: it's not good). Also, Jordan Peterson, Gronk, and Conor McGregor make an appearance. Thanks to Woodchuck for the killer survival weekend last Sunday.
*Disclaimer: originally Back End Show #7*
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2019-04-0456 minThe Backpocket Podcast138. Sam's Really Fucken Good at Big Buck Hunter (allegedly)We are really starting to do as those do within the sandbox. In this episode, expect to hear a full announcement of the Backpocket Boys committing to Greenway hockey for the 2020 season. Sam claims to be the worlds greats Big Buck Hunter player, so we're hosting a tournament in the coming weeks to truly to determine this grand claim (hit our line if you want to be included). Andrew is scared about his hairline... nothing new there. We all think he's doing alright. Declan realizes he should start closing his legs more. When it comes to what we learned...
2019-03-2147 minThe Backpocket Podcast137. Golden Nuggets of Chelsey Larson, Coach Josh Rosenthal, and the Corp1 month into Season 3 and the boys are starting to click. This week features a kidney donor and avid golfer, Chelsey Larson, Andrew and Declan’s former UST coach Josh Rosenthal, and a killer Back End Show featuring the a NEW segment Average Quality Consultants.
*Disclaimer: originally Golden Nuggets of Chelsey Larson, Coach Josh Rosenthal, and Back End Show #4*
2019-03-2005 minThe Backpocket Podcast126. Are We Blowing Up?We talk about the dangers of caffeine, the wonders of George Foreman, Andrew's fuel source, and has Declan become more self-centered since the BP has been blowing up (allegedly)?
*Disclaimer: originally Back End Show #2*
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2019-02-2837 minThe Backpocket Podcast118. the Corp - SZN 2 FinaleThat's a WRAP! Our finale hits home a light-hearted reflection on our overall average quality of season two, we run through serious milestones, and keep it super casual for all of you marketing interns.
Season two started on February 6th and ends on December 20th. We released 46 straight weeks with a Monday podcast, 23 Marketing Intern Spotlights in a row, and 14 weeks of golden nuggets. Totaling 83 podcasts in 2018. We love you marketing interns. Take Care!
Enjoy more of our content on our website
*Disclaimer: originally Andrew & Declan's SZN 2 Finale*
2018-12-2052 minThe Backpocket Podcast115. Giselle UgarteGiselle is a entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, and confidence curator in the Twin Cities. She is the Director of Marketing at Media Bridge Advertising and she hired Andrew on about a month ago. We talk about her big transition from radio to media bridge and all the struggles, success, and how it all tied in with our story (spoiler: there is big time overlap). It’s our last Monday podcast of Season 2 and what better person to finish with than the GUIDING LIGHT, the GLUE PIECE Giselle Ugarte.
*Disclaimer: originally S2 E45 - The Guiding Light (feat. Giselle...
2018-12-171h 44The Backpocket Podcast113. Golden Nuggets of Vinny Amendola(00:12) Boutique Fitness = a community-like group exercise focusing on specific workouts. Vinny worked at Core Power at the Director of Operation for 8 years and become passion about what fitness does to an individual, so he decided to start up something a little bit different, ALTR Fitness. With more people participating in boutique fitness, Vinny asked his former co-worker, Kari Ament - exCOO of Core Power, to join forces. The experience of boutique fitness is the most important aspect. The small group of people with specific offerings develops into a tight niche market where workout members feel very comfortable. They choose...
2018-12-1219 minThe Backpocket Podcast111. Mark Amick - Marketing Intern SpotlightMark "the Shark" Amick is currently enrolled in graduate school at Northwestern Health Sciences University. He is studying up on how to be the best Backpocket Chiro... in addition to being our 2nd string producer. We played football with Mark at the University of St. Thomas for 4 years. Andrew lived with Mark (along with Greg Ebacher "MIS #20") for 3 years. He is one of our best friends, and his ability to enhance an environment is second to none. Thank you for coming back on Backpocket! Enjoy.
*Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #21 - Mark Amick*
Every listener i...
2018-12-0641 minThe Backpocket Podcast110. Golden Nuggets of Mark Metry(00:12) Mark Metry detailed how there is a serious integration of technology we are not even aware of. If you don’t have a plan for tomorrow. There’s an increased chance of feeling hopeless. Virtual reality has become the forefront of helping solve this problem. Example: Wal-Mart has VR headsets that train employees efficiently by learning thorough doing. The list of exponential technologies keeps progressing which means a bunch of different industries are being created at the same time. These technologies are being accelerated so fast that when they come together they actually accelerate faster. Example: the iPhone has a 20...
2018-12-0520 minThe Backpocket Podcast108. Greg Ebacher - Marketing Intern SpotlightWe were football teammates with Greg for 4 years. He was Andrew's college roommate for 4 years. But more importantly, he was our 3rd string producer producing a total of 1 podcast with us. We talk about Greg's trials and tribulations and how he's attacked everything in his life with positivity and high energy. Bless your ears with this episode, Marketing Interns!
*Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #20 - Greg Ebacher*
Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing i...
2018-11-2942 minThe Backpocket Podcast103. Keith DanielsKeith Daniels is a lawyer and an entrepreneur working in Cyber Security. We unpack how Instagram, Facebook, Google and companies alike are using OUR data. Find out the progression of cyber security and what's in store for the future. Making it to the back-end for out worldly renowned segments including the average quality, what did we learn, and a feel good story. This week also includes a Thanksgiving theme with Andrew, Declan, and Sam talking giving thanks.
*Disclaimer: originally S2 E41 - Cyber Insecurity (feat. Keith Daniels)*
2018-11-191h 26The Backpocket Podcast98. Golden Nuggets of Josh Leddy(00:12) Lake weed removal cleanses the body. For Josh, Life’s A Beach is a liberating experience. Through injury, Josh has played more of a management role the past few years. Transitions are hard. Staying true to the simple things is what motivates the pass to move forward.
(03:45) Start your day with a routine. If your average quality is scheduling, then find a morning kick starter. Josh struggles with formal planning, yet he is balanced when it comes to getting stuff done. This starts with a morning push-up routine to get the blood flowing. Caps it off with a c...
2018-11-0711 minThe Backpocket Podcast84. Patrick Inserra - Marketing Intern SpotlightPatrick is Andrew's older brother and current student at Augsburg University. This is a special marketing intern spotlight for Sober October, and we were fortuned to listen to Patrick discuss topics including the struggle, finding intention, and incredible experiences around the world.
*Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #12 - Patrick Inserra*
Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing interns! If you want to be apart of the MIS movement, reach out to us at thebackpocketpodcast@g...
2018-10-0440 minThe Backpocket Podcast75. Meghan Hawkins - Marketing Intern SpotlightMeghan Hawkins graduated from Notre Dame as an undergraduate, and later went to Duke for grad school. Simply put, she is a wicked smart. Meghan is also Andrew's cousin and god mother. As a history teacher, she instills confidence, value, and context into the framework of her students.
*Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #9 - Meghan Hawkins*
Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing interns! If you want to be apart of the MIS movement, r...
2018-09-1332 minThe Backpocket Podcast48. President Julie SullivanThird time is the charm! President Julie Sullivan visits the Den (aka our podcast studio) for an excellent interview. We also discuss a week full of pivotal moments in our lives, and how we've been pegged for something we did not do, darwinism at its finest.
*Disclaimer: originally S2 E13 - Pivotal Moments (feat. President Sullivan)*
(03:00) TOP 20 on iTunes
(04:30) Declan Brown's Pivotal Moment
(10:45) Average Quality - Unknowns
(13:00) Evolution Update
(17:30) President Sullivan
(01:04:00) W.D.W.L.
(01:10:00) Feel Good Story
2018-05-071h 12The Backpocket Podcast44. Patron Perspective from the MastersThe Backpocket funded a trip for Andrew to witness a tradition unlike any other, The Masters at Augusta National. Hear all about his experience with his father and two brothers.
*Disclaimer: originally S2 E9 - Patron Perspective from the Masters*
(03:00) Average Quality - Outsourcing
(07:00) A Patron from the Masters
(51:00) W.D.W.L.
(56:00) Feel Good Story
2018-04-1100 minThe Backpocket Podcast43. Aidan BrownAidan Brown is Declan’s younger brother who is an aspiring actor and movie fanatic. We talk to him about his journey as an actor and what it’s like growing up with Declan.
We are back from Spring Break 2k18, and ended up taking a few L's along the way. There is always room for improvement.
*Disclaimer: originally S2 E8 - Recognizing Failure (feat. Aidan Brown)*
(03:45) Average Quality Speed Round
(08:30) Spring Break Curbside Story
(14:00) Aidan Brown
(53:15) W.D.W.L, Feel Good Story & Next Weeks Guest
2018-04-031h 05The Backpocket Podcast36. John InserraJohn Inserra is back on the podcast to officially kick off Season 2. We talk about this perceived “Real World” that we are about to embark on after we graduate college. John talks about his journey about entering the real world and what he did to come out on top.
Not to brag, but we also inspired John to start his own podcast called “Off the Cuff with John Inserra” which can be found here.
*Disclaimer: originally S2 E1 - Talking Story (feat. John Inserra)*
(02:00) Average Quality
(06:15) Pivotal Moments
(14:45) John Inserra
2018-02-121h 11The Backpocket Podcast35. the Corp - 2018 Opener WE ARE BACK for SZN 2 and the boy are STOKED. This episode features stories from both Andrew and Declan talking about their experiences abroad. Andrew talks about his experience studying abroad in Hawaii and Declan and 2nd string producer Mark Amick detail their experience skiing in Whistler.
*Disclaimer: originally S2 E0 - SZN Two*
(00:00) We are BACK
(01:40) Average Quality
(03:40) A Hawaiian Curbside Story
(08:40) A Canadian Curbside Story
(22:30) Super Bowl Experience
(30:30) SZN 2, (35:20) W.D.W.L.
(40:00) Feel Good Story
2018-02-0542 minThe Backpocket Podcast31. Faith Neppl and Ciara Capra Faith Neppl and Ciara Capra join the show with their knucklehead podcaster boyfriends. They talk about the growth of the Backpocket from their perspective as well as some of the “frustrations” that come along with dating a podcaster. The boys are also challenged to rank their top priorities. Where do you think the girlfriends rank?
DISCLAIMER: Declan is no longer dating Ciara and Andrew is no longer dating Faith. Oh how the times have changed.
*Another Disclaimer: originally S1 E31 - The Girlfriends (feat. Faith Neppl & Ciara Capra)*
(01:00) Average Quality
(03:15) BREAKING NEWS
2017-11-201h 14The Backpocket Podcast30. the CorpYour Hosts Declan Brown and Andrew Inserra take part in podcast 30 with segments including
*Disclaimer: originally S1 E30 - Ordinary Average Guys*
(00:30) Ordinary Average Guys
(05:20) PR Week
(12:00) Good Line/Bad Line
(22:30) Golden Nugget
(30:45) This One Is for Us
(33:00) W.D.W.L.
(38:15) Feel Good Story
2017-11-1342 minThe Backpocket Podcast23. Rory Brown and Matthew InserraFinal Score: UST 20 SJU 17.
ToJo 2017 at Target Field was a memory that will never be forgotten. We unpack our experience of the game and detail what it felt like to play the game we love in front of a record breaking 37,355 fans. We also interview our younger siblings Rory Brown and Matt Inserra.
*Disclaimer: originally S1 E23 - ToJo 20-17 (feat. Our Younger Siblings Rory & Matthew)*
(00:30) Average Quality
(04:10) Tommie Johnnie 2017
(13:27) Younger Siblings Rory & Matthew
(50:00) What did we learn?
(54:30) Feel Good Story
2017-09-2557 minThe Backpocket Podcast19. John JensvoldJohn Jensvold is the Director of Project Development for PCL Construction. We discuss his journey to his current role with PCL, the world of construction, being the only guy in a family with 3 daughters, and how Declan did with his summer internship with PCL.
*Disclaimer: originally S1 E19 - Ten Mondays Consecutively (feat. John Jensvold)*
(01:00) Overview
(02:35) Average Quality
(04:50) Curbside Stories
(08:35) Matty C Memorial
(12:20) Fiduciary Duties as Podcasters
(17:30) Interview w/ John Jensvold
(01:03:00) Murder vs Assassination
(01:12:30) What did we learn?
(01:15:41) Feel...
2017-08-141h 19The Backpocket Podcast17. Mr. & Mrs. InserraJohn and Carol Inserra are Andrew’s very loving parents. We discuss how they met, what Andrew was like as a child, working at the Ritz Carlton together, and much more. We also discuss the importance of F.A.M.I.L.Y.
F.A.M.I.L.Y. = Forget About Me I Love You
*Disclaimer: originally S1 E17 - F.A.M.I.L.Y. (feat. Mr. & Mrs. Inserra)*
(00:30) Full Interview Podcast
(02:16) Welcome John and Carol Inserra
(02:41) the Backpocket
(04:00) Average Quality
(08:07) The First Time Me...
2017-07-311h 13The Backpocket Podcast15. Coach Marcus JonesMarcus Jones is a former University of Minnesota football player and current athletic training coach. We discuss his football career and how he’s using the lessons learned from his playing days in his coaching life. He also drops some knowledge bombs with what he learned the day we interviewed him.
*Disclaimer: originally S1 E15 - A Longer Than Normal Podcast (feat. Coach Marcus Jones)*
(00:30) Average Quality
(02:09) Inserra Bocce Tournament
(04:45) The Italian Game of Morra
(06:57) Joke of the Day
(08:12) Curbside Stories
(12:56) No time for Podcasts?...
2017-07-171h 14The Backpocket Podcast13. the Marketing InternsWe participate in a insta live stream and accept call-ins from the Marketing Interns this week. A Marketing Intern is a listener and a learner of the Backpocket Podcast. They listen to our podcast, they love it (allegedly), and tell their friends & family thus marketing our podcast via Word of Mouth.
*Disclaimer: originally S1 E13 - Fourth of July (feat. the Marketing Interns)*
(01:28) Fourth of July
(03:51) Simply Stevo
(9:25) Curbside Stories
(14:53) Featuring the Marketing Interns
(15:49) Hanson Finley
(21:00) Tommy O’Neil
(25:12) Jack Dummer
(28:43) Ki...
2017-07-0250 minThe Backpocket Podcast5. Roxanne PrichardRoxanne Prichard is a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of St. Thomas. She studies sleep in college students and student athletes. Her findings and her journey to studying sleep are discussed on this weeks podcast. We also discuss our journey to Aruba for SB 2K17 and record this weeks front end during our brief time in Andrew’s home city, Charlotte, NC.
*Disclaimer: originally S1 E5 - Aruba Bound (feat. Roxanne Prichard)*
(00:00) – Pod 5 on the Road… round table discussion
(01:36) – Jack Dummer Average
(02:15) Average Quality, (03:13) – Round table heading to Aruba
2017-03-2158 min