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Rooted WisconsinDalton Hessel - The Northern Nerd, Teaching, and the Emotions of Fatherhood - Ep. #37Dalton Hessel's goal being @thenorthernnerd3325 is to create a platform where stories are shared, art is composed, and community in the Northwoods of Wisconsin is experienced. A second grade teacher in Hayward, Dalton melds his professional and personal life as a Dad, Husband, and just overall good dude, into an online presence that authentically draws folks in. In this episode, Brad and Dalton discuss the evolution of the Northern Nerd, teaching, appreciation of small town Wisconsin life, social media creation and virality, being a Dad and the emotions that come with it, and where creativity comes from.
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Passion PodEpisode 162 The Northern Nerd (Teacher)Dalton Hessel is a 2nd grade teacher, content creator, writer, podcaster, and "Up North" enthusiast based in the small town of Hayward, Wisconsin. Dalton grew up in Hayward before earning his teaching degree at UWEC. While he enjoyed his time in Eau Claire, he always knew he wanted to end up back in his hometown. Inspired by the popular sitcom Boy Meets World, Dalton wanted to become a real life Mr. Feeny.
He secured his first teaching job in the fall of 2019 and got to teach for about 5 months before the pandemic shut down everything. Dalton had...2024-11-111h 05
Leader of The Pack Podcast#81. From Teacher to Trending Content Creator, Chatting Many Topics With Founder of The Northern Nerd, Dalton Hessel.An open-ended, inspiring, and humble sit-down meeting with northern Wisconsin proud native, Dalton Hessel, otherwise known as The Northern Nerd or Mr. Hessel. Over the last four years, Hayward, Wisconsin local, Dalton has grown into a famous persona that has quickly grabbed the attention around the world with his comedic relief and Midwest-influenced content. With millions of video views, Dalton, The Northern Nerd shares with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega, about his passionate and happy persona, local community focus, passion for helping others, including his 2nd-grade students, and growing his entrepreneurial endeavors. In this hour of conversation, you will...2024-08-1456 min
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: Anti-Resolutions With the new year here, the After Hours crew had to get back together to discuss our resolutions...or anti-resolutions that is. We also chatted about how partying on NYE changes the older you get, gave some recommendations and talked about our actual goals for 2023. Enjoy! 2023-01-191h 32
The Northern NerdFor the Foodies: Coop's Pizza I got to have a fireside chat with the new owners of Coop's Pizza, Debbi Houston and Samantha Mittlesdorf! We discussed what it’s like to own a business in the northwoods, their favorite pizzas, the giant fish tank, and how they plan to remain a staple of the Hayward area. Enjoy!For their full menu, click here. 2023-01-1713 minThe Northern NerdThe Nimrod Giant Ski Race Team Everyone is worried about the NFL playoffs right now, but the real sport of America takes place during Birkie Week on Main Street in Hayward, WI. "The Nimrods" are a group of elite individuals that came come together to form a giant ski super team before super teams were even a thing. Many have likened them to the Avengers and action figures are currently in the works. They have a movie coming out on February 17th at The Park and rumor has it that many A-list celebrities will be in town for the premier. I was lucky enough to...2023-01-1439 minThe Northern NerdCommunity Skating Party Recap On Tuesday, December 27th a “Charlie Brown-esque” community skating party was held at the Tot Lot in Hayward, WI. The goal of the event was to get people together to enjoy a night of skating, conversation, and to truly embrace the beauty of small town life around the holidays. With an estimated over 100+ people in attendance throughout the evening, it’s fair to say that old fashioned events are still in style. 2023-01-0313 minThe Northern NerdAfter the Credits Movie Review: Spirited A Christmas movie featuring both Will Ferrell (Elf) and Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool)? Sign me up. Spirited is a different take on the classic Charles Dickens’ story of A Christmas Carol. Now there have been over one hundred different variations of A Christmas Carol over the years, so this begs the question; do we really need another version of this classic tale? Certainly. Sure. Why not? Everything is just a remake these days. (Sorry, did I sound too much like your uncle there?) Spirited is worth adding to your Christmas movie watch list and here’s why. 2022-12-1412 minThe Northern NerdWhy People Still Listen to Vinyl Records in 2022 With several streaming platforms out there (Spotify, Apple Music, Prime Music) making listening to any song at any time easier than before, why would anyone in their right mind spend money on a physical copy of music? To have a physical copy of music is rare these days. Many people no longer have enormous CD cases in the passenger seats of their cars. People aren’t rushing out to the stores to get the latest album release; they are just able to download it right away on their phone. Owning a physical copy of an album may seem outdated or...2022-12-0716 minThe Northern NerdDon't Forget About Main Street The holiday shopping season is here! While this is an exciting time of year for many, let's not forget about our neighbors that are shop owners. Today's episode is dedicated to those small businesses on Main Street all across America. Enjoy and remember to shop local and shop small. 2022-11-2204 minThe Northern NerdMy Hope for Hayward On Thursday, November 3rd I was honored to be the keynote speaker for the Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner. It was an experience that I will remember forever. Here is a rerecorded version of the speech that I hope inspires you to keep pushing towards progress here in the northwoods and to pursue your dreams. Enjoy! 2022-11-0812 minThe Northern NerdFor the Foodies: Louie's Bar & Bites It’s no secret that the state of Wisconsin is home to thousands of bars. Of these bars, some are high class with valet parking and drinks that James Bond would sip on. Others are covered in taxidermy (both well done and terrible) and pride themselves in being that dive bar. Regardless, people love to have a place where they can come together for a big game or to swap stories from the past. Since its inception back in 2021, Louie’s Bar and Bites has become a hometown favorite in the Hayward area. Enjoy! 2022-09-3004 min
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: The Hootie Line After a two month hiatus, the "after hours" crew was able to get back together. Summer in a tourist town gets busy for everyone, so we spent the majority of the episode catching up, giving best man speech advice, show recommendations and discussed what "the hootie line" is all about. Enjoy! 2022-08-261h 27The Northern NerdDOVR & Veterans I had the wonderful opportunity to go to the Dairyland Outdoor Veterans Retreat (DOVR) for a dinner amongst veterans and their families. While there, I was fortunate enough to interview three men that play a significant role in helping veterans. Enjoy! If you'd like to find out more about DOVR, please visit their website at www.dovr.org 2022-08-1714 minThe Northern NerdTeacher Talk with Diego Napoles Diego Napoles (or Mr. Napoles) is a 4th grade teacher out in Southern California. I started following Diego on TikTok this past school year. He was offering many great teacher resources/tips as well as providing stories from his classroom. He's somebody I have been wanting to get on the show for a while and it finally worked out! We had a great time discussing the differences between teaching in Wisconsin vs California, why we got into teaching, and we also shared some advice we had for keeping a good work/life balance. He was a wonderful guest to...2022-07-081h 02The Northern NerdFor the Foodies: The Rivers Eatery The Rivers Eatery doesn’t just make pizza, but they offer a unique dining experience in the northwoods that my wife and I have come to enjoy. In this episode, I will discuss our experience at The Rivers Eatery and why you should make it a dining destination the next time your looking to treat your tastebuds in the northwoods. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! 2022-07-0109 minThe Northern NerdThe Story of Selah Mobile Coffee I had the wonderful opportunity of sitting down with Belle Poppe of Selah Mobile Coffee to discuss what it's been like to run her own small business and the impact that it's made on the Hayward community. She was a fantastic guest to have on the show and I think you'll love to hear what she has to say in regards to starting a small business, some of her favorite memories from her first year and what she is looking forward to doing in the future. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! 2022-06-2225 min
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: The Boys Are Back In Town As the youth of America would say, "it's been a minute." We got the crew back together after taking a handful of months off and it felt good to sit down at The Whistle Punk once again to talk about life in the northwoods. There are a lot exciting things happening in the area this time of year (including a screening of "Bloodhook" at the Park Center) amongst many other things. We also wanted to give you some recommendations for things to watch, listen to, and read...along with a few rants mixed in. (We can't help ourselves sometimes.) 2022-06-101h 33The Northern NerdLessons & Quotes from My Rookie Year of Teaching - Part 1 Your first year of teaching is all about survival. If you make it through your first year; you can do anything. In this latest episode, I take a look back at some of the lessons I learned in my first year of teaching as well as share some quotes from my students. If you're a teacher listening to this, I hope you're able to connect with it. If you're not, I hope you gain some insight on what it is like to be an elementary school teacher. Enjoy! 2022-05-2319 minThe Northern Nerd2nd Grade Greek Life & Tik Tok A 2nd grade fraternity and sorority? Yeah, they exist in my classroom. They are a far cry from a college frat or sorority (thank the Lord for that) and they have been a great way to build community within my classroom. This is the story of how the Delta Pizza Monster Trucks and the Kappa Rainbow Unicorns came to be and how the power of Tik Tok changed my classroom this year. Enjoy! 2022-05-1817 minThe Northern NerdFinding My Faith Again I debated for a while on whether or not I would start talking more about faith on my podcast. While it's not something I've done a lot of on this platform, I feel as though it's time to dig a little deeper with it. I'm not here to preach a sermon or to tell you that you're going to hell if you don't get right with the Lord, but I want to offer you some advice on what to do with your faith. As men, we struggle to share our faith or to have connection with God. I hope...2022-04-2112 minThe Northern NerdBeyond the Baseball Diamond & SCHS In this week's episode, I discuss some of my favorite memories from baseball throughout my life and why most of them have take place off the field. I also wanted to bring to your attention a young man by the name of Ashton Strand. He's working with the Sawyer County Historical Society on a fundraising project to help save the museum (think "Back to the Future" with the "Save Our Clock Tower"). What he's doing is amazing and I hope you consider helping out. Enjoy the episode! SCHS GoFundMe: https://bit.ly/3r9DkAU2022-04-0810 minThe Northern NerdThe Death of the Dinner Table Years ago, many families came together after the work day to share a meal together. This sit down meal provided a time where stories from the day were shared, updates on how the school day went (“We didn’t learn anything new, Mom.”), and other topics were thrown about the table while mashed potatoes were being passed. It was a time to truly get to know the people around you and your family members. Looking at current social trends, have we glossed over the fact that many people no longer sit down for meals together as a family?In this w...2022-03-1505 minThe Northern NerdBirkie Fever Sauna Session My friends, Beau and Bethany Petersen had me over at their Wisconsin Surf shop to enjoy a night of podcasting in their mobile sauna called Wisconsin Sauna. While we were slow cooking in the sauna, we discussed the Birkie, what the event means to us, and also gave you some Birkie tips! Enjoy! 2022-02-2444 minThe Northern NerdTales From the Vault: What the Birkie Means to Me There's nothing quite like Birkie Week in Hayward, WI. The town's population grows exponentially and there's a buzz that everyone can feel. It's the Super Bowl of the Northwoods. With the big week quickly approaching, I dipped back into my vault to talk about what the Birkie means to me. Enjoy! 2022-02-1506 minThe Northern NerdTraining for My First Ski Race The American Birkebeiner is less than a month away and I couldn't be more excited. The atmosphere in the northwoods area this time of year is something I wish I could bottle up and save for a rainy day. With that being said, this year will be a little bit different for me. I won't be just a spectator this year. I will be skiing in the Kortelopet ski race. Coming from a guy who didn't put on skis until this past year, I couldn't be more excited or nervous for my first event. Throughout this training process, I've...2022-02-0714 min
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: The One with Josh from Illinois We kicked off 2022 by having our friend from the Whistle Punk, Josh Joiner, join the show. It was his first podcast and he rocked it. Josh recently moved to the area from Illinois and we wanted to hear what he loves about living in the northwoods. He also talked about his Chicago Bears, but we let it slide (just this once.) We also gave you some concerts to be on the look out for, some stand up comedy recommendations and a few tips on how to get through these long winters. Enjoy the show! 2022-01-311h 18The Northern NerdTales from the Vault: Why Traveling Solo Isn't So Bad After almost three years since my solo trip out to California, this episode is dedicated to the solo traveler. Traveling with friends, family and your significant other is beautiful in its own right, but solo trips can be revolutionary as well. Here's a tale from the vault about my trip out to California and the things I learned about myself along the way. Enjoy! 2022-01-2413 minThe Northern NerdTales from the Vault: A Tribute to Small Towns Everywhere Small town life isn't for everyone. The pace is often a little bit slower and the there's not much for night life besides tucking yourself into a corner booth at the local watering hole. But there's so much more to small town life than there appears. There's beauty in conversations while in line at the grocery store. There's a simplicity found in waving to your neighbors while on a walk down the street. Not every small town is Mayberry, but if one is willing to seek it out, they can find the peace they're searching for. 2022-01-1603 minThe Northern NerdTales from The Vault: My Rookie Year of Teaching We all had a favorite teacher growing up. For some of us, it probably doesn't take too long to recall. You remember something funny they did or the way they made you feel while you were in their classroom. We all had a teacher we didn't like as well, but let's not think of them right now. Teachers have an opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of their students and that's just one of the reasons why I chose to go into the profession. It's a difficult position to be in, but very rewarding as well. 2022-01-0806 min
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: Santa's Dead - Vol. 3 Merry Malortmas! Let's preface this episode by saying that you're going to want to have a full glass before you start this one. We always enjoy getting together at the end of every year to rehash the events of the year. This year (much like last year) was a doozy and we probably had too much fun recording this one, but who cares? If you'd like to turn this episode into a drinking game, here are the rules:1.) Drink every time someone says "GOAT." 2.) Drink every time someone says "Malort." 2021-12-271h 50The Northern NerdEpisode 47: Seeley Lumber Camp & Christmas Hoopla Chris Wolf is one of the co-founders of the legendary Seeley Lumber Camp and is also one of my best friends. I have been meaning to sit down and record an episode with him for the longest time and the opportunity finally presented itself. Enjoy our in-depth dive into Seeley Lumber Camp and also some of our favorite (and not so favorite) Christmas traditions. If anyone wants to start the lights untangling store, we get like 3% of the cut... or something like that. Enjoy the show! 2021-12-0732 min
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: Brovember After a brief hiatus, the After Hours crew was able to sit down with a few cold beverages to discuss what we've been up to lately. A lot has happened since July when we last recorded an episode! We also discussed the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, gave out some great recommendations and gave you some not so legit promo codes to use. Also, if anyone is interested in sponsoring our backpacking trip through Europe, just hit up our AOL or MSN Messenger. Enjoy the show! 2021-11-121h 12The Northern NerdEpisode 46: "The Show" Reunion Special with Bender & Hessel "The Show" was an iconic morning show on 92.3 WRLS in the northwoods of Wisconsin for over 20 years with my dad, Gary Hessel, and long time radio host, Dick Bender. While I was growing up, I got the wonderful opportunity to join them in the studio on multiple occasions to listen to them crack jokes while conducting "The Show." It has been a dream of mine to get these two back together for a "reunion show" and by golly, we finally made it happen. 2021-10-0748 minThe Northern NerdEpisode 45: Lucia Mauro Lucia Mauro is a Chicago filmmaker and cancer survivor and she is bringing her film "One Year Later" to the Park Center on Thursday, September 23rd. I had the pleasure of interviewing Lucia to talk about her film and other films she has made. We also discussed her travels and her favorite places to venture to in Italy! This will be her first time in the northwoods and we are so blessed to have her. Enjoy the show! 2021-09-1459 minThe Northern NerdEpisode 44: Northwoods Humane Society & OCSA The Northwoods Humane Society is celebrating their 25th Anniversary with a 1k Dog Walk & Ice Cream Social on September 12th. I had Deanna (NHS) and Vallie from the Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness (OCSA) organization over at the house to talk about their wonderful organizations and how they are collaborating to put on this great event and other events in the northwoods. We had a fantastic time in the Northern Nerd studio (my kitchen) and shared many laughs along the way. Enjoy the show! For more information:https://www.northwoodshumanesociety.org...2021-09-0339 minThe Northern NerdEpisode 43: Bryce Gervais Bryce Gervais is a professional hockey player and an avid fan of the northwoods. He's played for the MSU Mankato Mavericks, Chicago Wolves (AHL), EHC Olten (SL), and most recently the Heilbronner Falken (DEL 2). In this episode, we talked about growing up in Canada, what it's like to be a professional athlete, life as a new dad, and the wonders of the northwoods. Enjoy our latest episode! 2021-08-2230 minThe Northern NerdEpisode 42: Fishing Camp A rainy evening at fishing camp was just what we needed to get this episode recorded. I always wanted to sit down with my dad and brother to recount stories of hunting/fishing and many others throughout our time together. Enjoy our stories, endless movie quotes and laughing at our own jokes. 2021-07-3051 minThe Northern NerdEpisode 41: Family Road Trips There's nothing like a good old fashioned family road trip. Dad's always have some memorable lines along the journey and in this episode I share some that were sent in to me by you guys! I also share some of my favorite family road trip memories as well as discuss some events happening soon in the Northwoods! Thanks for listening and Bucks in six! 2021-07-2028 min
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: Dumpster Stickers at The Cabin We know you're probably confused by the title of this episode and so are we, but that's what happens when you take the show on the road and wind up at Darryl and Robin's cabin. This was our first show as guests in someone's house and we had a blast. (Probably too much of a good time.) We discussed the chaos of summer in a tourist town, 4th of July festivities, great summer movies, gave a terrible recap of The Bachelorette, and took a deep dive into brunch. Enjoy this cluster of an episode and you're probably better off...2021-07-011h 22The Northern NerdEpisode 40: Sawyer County Wood Chop I was able to chat with Sam and Adam LaSalle to discuss the wonderful world of timber sports and what fans can expect from the Sawyer County Wood Chop this upcoming weekend. We also chatted about life as a lumberjack/lumberjill and they shared the nerdiest things they own. What a fun couple to have on the show! The Sawyer County Wood Chop is happening in Hayward at the Lumberjack Bowl on Sunday, June 27th from 10am to 4pm. There are world class competitors competing for prize money and there will be music (provided by yours truly), sponsor giveaways...2021-06-2226 minThe Northern NerdEpisode 39: Signs of Summer If this week was any indication, summer is officially here. In this episode, I discuss the signs of summer that were sent in by members of the "Nerd Herd" and also give recommendations on things to do in the Northwoods. Crank up the AC, crack a cold one, and enjoy our latest episode. Episode Sponsor: Sublime Subs 2021-06-1129 min
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: Grammar Police & Promo Codes No one on this particular episode was safe from roasting as we recorded from my kitchen. The grammar police were in full force as well as many random promo codes which may or may not be legit. (But we're like 99.9% sure they're not legit.) We had special guests, Gary Haack and Taylor Egge on the show along with a rather interesting appearance by Beau Petersen. We discussed vacation plans, the Aaron Rodgers situation, gave our recommendations and went off on site quest tangents like we usually do. Enjoy this latest episode!Episode Sponsored by...2021-05-1800 min
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: Heelys Man We've all got cabin fever and it's inherently obvious in our latest episode involving Birkie talk, a weather update, our latest recommendations or "recs", fake ads and our horrible book club stories that we made up. Enjoy our debauchery and we thank you for listening. 2021-03-121h 17The Northern NerdEpisode 38: Life On the Road with Mackenzie & Will Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel the country while living in a van? In my conversation with Mackenzie and Will I was able to get some insight into the "van life." They shared their inspiration behind the switch to this kind of lifestyle as well as how they went about building out their van. Mackenzie and Will discussed some of their highlights of the journey so far and share many pieces of advice as well. Enjoy our conversation as I talked with them from sunny Sedona, Arizona! Follow their...2021-03-0336 minThe Northern NerdGarage Session #1: Small Town Bars & Good Local Directions My high school friends Eddie, Mitch, and David came over to break in The Northern Nerd garage studio. (It sounds fancier than it actually is.) We discussed Birkie, small town bars, shared college stories, and gave you some good local directions to follow. Enjoy our latest episode and you'll probably want to listen to it with a cold brew in your hands. 2021-02-281h 22
The Great Women ArtistsElizabeth Smith on Helen FrankenthalerWELCOME BACK TO SEASON 5 of the GWA PODCAST!
In episode 53 of The Great Women Artists Podcast, Katy Hessel interviews the renowned curator and executive director of the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, Elizabeth Smith, on the trailblazing and legendary HELEN FRANKENTHALER (1928–2011) !!!!
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With a career spanning six decades, Helen Frankenthaler has long been recognized as one of the great American artists of the twentieth century. A member of the second generation of postwar American abstract painters, she is widely credited with playing a...2021-02-2448 min
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: Cheers to 2021 The band got back together for another "After Hours" episode to discuss the recent happenings in the stock market with GameStop (in which we have 0 expertise), discussed sports, music, movies, fake ads, and even tried out some new bits to kick off the new year! Enjoy the latest episode and here's hoping that Malcolm Gladwell joins us on the next show. 2021-01-301h 19The Northern NerdEpisode 37: Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Rebecca Wilde (Fadness) Rebecca and I grew up together and when I found she completed this incredible journey of hiking the Appalachian Trail, I knew that I just had to sit down with her to hear her story. Enjoy recounting this adventure with Rebecca as she tells her story and the lessons she learned along the way. Perhaps you'll be inspired to venture out on your own as well. 2021-01-1931 minThe Northern NerdEpisode 36: Why a Young Family Moved to Hayward, WI I met Ryan and Amy Sportel last year when I had their daughter in my classroom and I knew something was special about these people. They are an avid outdoors family, but are also very community minded as well. They moved to the Hayward area back in June of 2019 and I wanted to know why they left the big city behind to come live in the northwoods of Wisconsin. Enjoy our fireside conversation and know that this may be a shameless plug to get you to come visit Hayward, WI if you haven't already. ...2021-01-1028 min
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: Snowed in at the Punk We close out 2020 with sitting by the fire at The Whistle Punk with some cold beers and snow falling from the sky. It was a time for reflection on the holidays, the albums that got us through the year, fake ads, beer recommendations, and another "Santa's Dead" rant to end the show. Enjoy! 2020-12-221h 13The Northern NerdEpisode 35: Opening Up the Yearbook: A Night with High School Buddies This isn't a podcast episode where we "Uncle Rico" ourselves and talk about our high school stats and different ways we could've won state. This is the episode dedicated to growing up in a small northern Wisconsin town and all that it implies. I had my good high school buddies (Ed, Mitch, and David) over for some pizza and Angry Minnow brews and we hit record. Enjoy! 2020-11-111h 05
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: Beau Petersen We were on location at Beau Petersen's house (which is also a highly ranked VRBO) to sit around the fire and record our latest podcast. Bourbon from 45th Parallel in New Richmond was in our cups and it was a nice addition to the show. Beau has shot photography for thousands of weddings through "Beau Petersen Photography" as well as helped people travel the world with "Superior Travel Planning." He was a great guest to have on the show, a wonderful host to us and we hope to have him on again some time. Enjoy the show! 2020-11-071h 23The Northern NerdEpisode 34: A Message to Young Creatives In this week's episode, I recorded solo as I wanted to extend a message to young creatives. Whether you're just starting out as a writer, photographer, videographer or artist, I really hope you gain inspiration through this podcast episode. As always, thanks for listening. 2020-10-2523 min
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: Ghosts of Cranberry Festivals Past It's October and it's officially "spooky season." Hear our latest pitch for a scary movie, a discussion on board games we hate the most, a dive into our latest music and show recommendations, and whatever else we came up with down at The Whistle Punk. Enjoy! 2020-10-061h 09
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: ADD In our latest episode, we give you all of the entertainment recommendations you can handle while bouncing around from topic to topic like a drunken squirrel. Enjoy! 2020-09-0949 minThe Northern NerdEpisode 33: Pharaoh & Aki Fest I had the pleasure of having Minnesota rapper, Pharaoh, over to The Northern Nerd HQ to talk about his music and the highly anticipated Aki Festival happening at the end of August. Hear some wonderful insight from Pharaoh about what it means to pursue your passions and to hear his story. Enjoy!Be sure to check out akifest.com for more information on the festival and to purchase your tickets which go on sale August 1st. 2020-07-2032 min
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: Episode 7: Getting the Band Back Together After some time away from each other, we were finally able to meet up once again for another After Hours podcast session. We were posted up outside of The Whistle Punk for this one. You'll hear traffic occasionally, but we'd like to think it makes us more genuine to the northwoods. We hope you enjoy our Stone Lake traffic report as well. (Yes, we are expecting some of you to send us that "Wagon Wheel Dubstep Remix"). 2020-07-031h 04The Northern NerdEpisode 32: "Waking Spero" with IQ Malcolm Ian Malcolm has once again joined our podcast and I'd like to think that he's pretty much a co-host at this point. He came over to "the studio" (my living room) and we talked about his latest book "Waking Spero" as well as the writing process and zombie geese taking place in the distant future at the haunted McCormick House. Enjoy! 2020-06-0834 min
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: Episode 6: Our Crappy Movie Quarantine has been tough, okay? The crew was able to get together via Zoom to record this latest podcast episode. We give you some great shows to watch, some hot takes and focus on moving hears and not asses. We're not sure what it means either, but it's provocative and gets the people going. Enjoy! 2020-05-1137 minThe Northern NerdEpisode 31: From New York to LA with James Tumminia James Tumminia is a producer/actor/director and received a 2019 EMMY nomination for producing the feature documentary "Love, Gilda" that opened the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival. I met James through a contest from the NBC show "This Is Us" and we've been friends ever since. It was great to chat with James to discuss what it's like to be a producer/actor/director and I even got him to tell me about his most embarrassing audition story! James was a great guest to have on the show and you'll definitely learn a lot about the entertainment industry through this episode...2020-05-011h 06The Northern NerdEpisode 30: MLB Talk with Katie Krall Katie Krall was hired by the Cincinnati Reds as a Baseball Operations Analyst in January 2020. Inher role she develops and integrates new tools and technology to improve Baseball Operationsdecision making processes, provides comprehensive scouting coverage, and statistical requestsupport to the front office. I had the opportunity to talk with Katie about her role with the Reds, what she enjoys most about working in the MLB, and what her future goals are. In a time where baseball is on hold, it was great to talk about...2020-04-2624 minThe Northern NerdEpisode 29: NASA with JT Thompson JT and I have been friends since the days we spent together at Grandma's Too in Hayward. It was great to have him on the phone to talk about what it's like to work for NASA, reminisce on our glory days of working at the go kart track and our favorite Coach Heinrich memories. Enjoy our latest episode! 2020-04-1544 minThe Northern NerdEpisode 28: James Badagliacco On most nights, you can probably catch James working at The Lakely in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. CO-VID 19 has gotten in the way of that, but that didn't stop me from bending the ear of my favorite bartender and good friend, James. I'm not going to lie, we covered a lot of topics in this episode, but we hope you learn something along the way and if not, enjoy two friends catching up! 2020-04-131h 27The Northern NerdEpisode 27: Cody Andrus and Ola Mustapha If you know what day of the week it is during quarantine, I'd say you're doing just fine. With all of this free time, I figured I'd call up my college friends from the Murray Hall days at UWEC to catch up for a bit. In this episode, you'll learn about what it takes to be a pilot, what living in a new state during quarantine is like and much more. Enjoy! 2020-04-0827 minThe Northern NerdEpisode 26: Teaching in Hawaii with Linsi Osland Linsi Osland and I went to college together at UWEC, but now she is teaching in Hawaii. In this episode, we discuss her leap of faith to teach in Hawaii, what her first year of teaching has been like, and how to spot a tourist in Hawaii. Enjoy! 2020-04-0631 minThe Northern NerdEpisode 25: Erik Van Vleet Erik Van Vleet is one of my college friends and it's been a while since we've talked, so I figured now more than ever was a great time to catch up. During our conversation, we discussed things we are doing to stay active during quarantine, our UWEC days, things that annoy bartenders and what it was like to sit through "Step Brothers" with his grandma. Enjoy!
Unlikely Sports Heroes Video Link: https://bit.ly/3aFhs5V 2020-04-0244 minThe Northern NerdEpisode 24: The Wisconsin Sports Curse with Kyle Naber Quarantine has provided a unique opportunity for friends to reconnect. It's been a while since I've been able to talk with one of my best friends, Kyle Naber. He lives down in Milwaukee and I got to pick his brain a bit involving the lack of sports, our college days, and what he's doing to stay busy during this time. Enjoy!
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The Northern NerdAfter Hours: Episode 5: The Gang Gets Quarantined After Hours: Episode 5: The Gang Gets Quarantined
Hello Nerds,
We recorded this episode from our own apartments/houses and we hope you enjoy it. During this time of uncertainty in society, we wanted to bring you some laughter at our own expense. Thanks for listening to the show, be kind to one another and wash ya hands!
James' Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2xjN2rq
Ian's Sexy Music Video Recommendation:
https://bit.ly/2J8MSpq 2020-03-2253 min
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: Episode 4: Post Birkie Buzz with Stu After Hours: Episode 4: Post Birkie Buzz with Stu
Birkie week was a whirlwind, but we lived to tell the tale. In this episode, we had a great friend, Stu Neville, join us as a co-host and show guest. We talked about everything from the Birkie to dried mango misfortunes. Enjoy!
80s Birkie Documentary Link: https://bit.ly/2PBcjmX 2020-02-291h 10
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: Episode 3 with Chris Mahoney After Hours: Episode 3 with Chris Mahoney
In this episode, we were joined by our friend, Chris, to talk about beer, life in the northwoods, what the heck "Goldberg" from the Mighty Ducks has been up to, give you our hot takes and our fake ads. Enjoy!
Link to Andy Reid Video as promised: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J43shDi3XU 2020-02-011h 14The Northern NerdEpisode 23: Stories with my Sister Episode 23: Stories with my Sister
Last week, I got a chance to sit down with my brother, so it only seemed fitting to sit down with my sister, Alli Parr, for our latest episode. In this episode, we shared A LOT of laughs, but also talked about the life of a small town youth pastor/substitute teacher/waitress and were able to share stories from our childhood. Enjoy!
Intro/Outro Music by Beak Nasty 2020-01-281h 02The Northern NerdEpisode 22: Brothers Episode 22: Brothers
I was able to find time to sit down with my brother while he was home on break from Madison. We were able to talk about what college life is like down in Madison, but this conversation also provided an avenue to talk about our favorite vacations as children. We also "roasted" our parents towards the end of the podcast. It was a fun episode to record and I hope you enjoy it!
Episode Music by Beak Nasty 2020-01-1833 min
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: Santa's Dead After Hours: Santa's Dead - The guys got together again for pizza and beer to talk about all things Christmas and much more. We aren't going to say we are "Scrooges" by any means, but we pushed some boundaries. Enjoy! 2019-12-221h 16
The Northern NerdAfter Hours: Pilot Throw some good friends together with pizza, beer and hit record. That's essentially what we did on this first episode of "After Hours" and we hope you enjoy our stories, ramblings, and goofiness. Enjoy this podcast with Dalton, James and Ian. Let us know what you think of the show in the comments or if you've got any beef with our Hot Takes.
Spotify Playlist Recommendation from James: https://spoti.fi/2OivSiz 2019-11-1648 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 21: The Life of a DJ This week, I spill my guts on what the life of a DJ is like. I talk about some of the best parts of DJ gigs and some of the worst parts as well. I also try my hand at a little philosophy, but that might have just been the tacos talking. Enjoy! 2019-11-0620 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 20: Area 51 and Ian Malcolm We're back! It's been a little while, but I was able to chat with three-time guest, Ian Malcolm, to discuss his latest writings!
The story, Catch Island, is a part of the Contact This! anthology in which all the stories revolve around the idea of first contact with aliens. It's kind of like what would happen if the movie Alien took place on the set of Bachelors in Paradise.
The story, Kyle: Respawned, is part of the Storming Area 51 anthology. This story is about a Kyle and his naruto runner trying to figure out why he keeps coming back to...2019-10-0333 minThe Northern NerdEpisode 19: Keeping Up with the Kujawas The Northern Nerd traveled to the land of Lambeau this past week to experience the Packers Shareholders meeting and Packers Training Camp. During that time, I was able to sit down with one of the best families I know, the Kujawas, and we were able to talk about life in Green Bay, but also why you should never eat airport flounder in London. Enjoy! 2019-07-3047 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 18: Abraham Lincoln Cheesehead Q/A Yep, it's just The Northern Nerd and an Abraham Lincoln Cheesehead filled with questions. Enjoy! 2019-07-2331 minThe Northern NerdEpisode 17: Jacob Stuttgen Catching up with friends is an absolute must. I invited my good friend, Jacob Stuttgen, up to the northwoods for the day. After playing tour guide for the day, we came back to Northern Nerd HQ to record this here podcast. Enjoy!
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Music: Beak Nasty - Chill Funk Files Vol. 1 2019-06-2840 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 16: Nathan Bochler Meals bring people together and Nathan Bochler, owner of The Ranch Supper Club, is no stranger to the stories that often accompany food. He shared a few of his stories with me on the podcast as well as shared a few of the nerdiest things that he owns. Enjoy our latest episode!
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Music: Beak Nasty - Chill Funk Files - Vol. 1 - Optical Illusions 2019-06-1838 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 15: Jake Reich Jake came over to the new Northern Nerd HQ to record this podcast and we had a blast talking about his podcast "30 Minute Break with Jake", summer plans, the series finale of Game of Thrones and much more. Enjoy!
Sponsor: The Whistle Punk
Music by: Beak Nasty 2019-06-0949 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 14: Riley Dougherty The Northern Nerd recorded their first back porch podcast with Riley Doughterty this past weekend in Eau Claire and it was a podcast to remember. Special guests appearances were made by landlords while we discussed Riley's upcoming move to Texas as well as romance in today's society. Enjoy!
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Music by: Beak Nasty - Optical Illusions
Album: Chill Funk Files - Vol. 1 2019-05-0942 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 13: Ian Malcolm & "The Land of Unlived Dreams" Ian Malcolm now holds the title for most guest appearances so far on our show. (A title he doesn't want to give up any time soon.) In this episode, I got a chance to talk with Ian over the phone about his new book "The Land of Unlived Dreams" and how his writing process differed from his first book, "The Draxler Program" (among many other things). Enjoy our latest episode!
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Music by: Beak Nasty - Optical Illusion
Album: Chill Funk Files Vol. 1 2019-04-2526 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 12: Famous Dave The Northern Nerd was able to sit down with world renowned BBQ master, Dave Anderson. Famous Dave shared some valuable insight on the life of an entrepreneur and offered some words of encouragement for those struggling with their purpose. Take a listen and thank you for tuning in!
Show Sponsor: Hurricane Lawn Care
Music by: Beak Nasty - "Optical Illusions"
Album: Chill Funk Files Vol.1 2019-04-1541 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 11: Sawyer Young The Northern Nerd was able to sit down with soon to be graduate of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Sawyer Young. It were able to chat about engineering, what life is like as a student-athlete in college, maintaining your faith in college, and how life is about being able to embrace your awkwardness. Enjoy!
Our sponsor for this week's episode is Parr Enterprises, LLC. With years of snow removal experience, you're going to want to give them a call if this latest snowstorm has got you down. Don't worry about shoveling your driveway, just give Parr Enterprises, LLC a call at 715...2019-04-1137 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 10: College Glory Days with Terren & Brad The Northern Nerd went back to his college town of Eau Claire to visit some of his buddies to talk about Water Street, life after graduation, and Space Jam 2. (We basically wrote the new script in this episode.) What's your ideal Monstars team look like? Let us know by messaging our page. Enjoy!
Our sponsor for this week's episode is Johnny B's Lakeshore Grill & Pizza. Whether you're staying at Blueberry Hills Resort or just swinging by to try their Italian beef, mouth watering racks of ribs, or their amazing pan pizza; Johnny B's is the place to go. Give Johnny...2019-04-0840 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 9: Stu Neville The Northern Nerd spent an evening with the humble local fly fishing guide, Stu Neville. We discussed fishing of course, but also life as an official local, our favorite spots to eat, and Stu shared the story of a unique deer named Vennie (who is not a pet). Enjoy!
Thank you Hurricane Lawn Care for sponsoring this week's episode. Contact Hurricane Lawn Care for all of your mowing, weed whacking, raking, and many outdoor needs at 715-558-8611. 2019-03-2934 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 8: Mike Hansen The Northern Nerd was able to sit down with longtime Hayward resident, Mike Hansen. Mike was a wonderful guest to have on the show as we discussed life in the Northwoods, writing, faith, and always chasing that big fish.
Thank you The Whistle Punk of Stone Lake, WI for sponsoring this week's episode. To find out more about "The Punk" visit their Facebook page or go to thewhistlepunk.com. 2019-03-2735 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 7: Parker Reed The Northern Nerd took a trip to Eau Claire to visit local musician and journalist, Parker Reed. Parker's hospitality included a Baja Blast (tough to beat) as we talked about his music career, but also vinyl records and some of his favorite films. Be sure to check out Parker Reed - Music on Facebook and listen to him on Spotify and Youtube. 2019-03-2321 min
Mountain Bike RadioMidwest Dirt - "Dalton Hessel - Local Author & TheNorthernNerd.com"March 21, 2019 Fat Bike Birkie Experience Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Dalton Hessel is Hayward area native. He was out at the Fat Bike Birkie to check out the scene for the first time. Ben Welnak and MTB Ben chat with Dalton about his work, the area, stories, and more. It’s good perspective from someone who lives in the area, but doesn’t spend much time on bikes. Listen in for some more Fat Bike Birkie Experience. ----------- RELATED SHOW LINKS Mountain Bike Radio on Patreon – https://www.patreon...2019-03-2100 min
Mountain Bike RadioMidwest Dirt - "Dalton Hessel - Local Author & TheNorthernNerd.com" (March 21, 2019 | #1107 | Host: Ben Welnak, MTB Ben)Dalton Hessel is Hayward area native. He was out at the Fat Bike Birkie to check out the scene for the first time. Ben Welnak and MTB Ben chat with Dalton about his work, the area, stories, and more. It’s good perspective from someone who lives in the area, but doesn’t spend much time on bikes. Listen in for some more Fat Bike Birkie Experience.2019-03-2125 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 6: Pete Winslow On a Wednesday morning, I hopped in my car and headed over to the "State of Hockey" to interview one of my great friends from college, Pete Winslow. We got a chance to catch up, talk sports, video games, life after college, and his power soccer team! Check it out. 2019-03-2136 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 5: Boozhoo Coffee with Curtis DeCora The Northern Nerd always enjoys sitting down for a cup of coffee. This week, we got a chance to sit down with the busy local entrepreneur, Curtis DeCora, and talk about his latest venture with Boozhoo Coffee. Enjoy! 2019-03-1318 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 4: Ian Malcolm The Northern Nerd got the chance to sit down with traveler and author, Ian Malcolm, to discuss his time living in Spain as well as his new book, The Draxler Program. We threw in a few pop culture tid bits as well, but you already have come to expect that. Enjoy! 2018-08-1732 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 3: The Journey Back From Pittsburgh The Northern Nerd hit the road and went out east for the week! In this episode, I talk about the experiences that I had in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and give out some unwanted advice all while running on four hours of sleep. Enjoy! 2018-08-1620 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 2: James Granbom The Northern Nerd got a chance to sit down with local celebrity and Angry Minnow bartender, James Granbom, to talk about life, music, and the perfect day off in northern Wisconsin. 2018-07-1733 min
The Northern NerdEpisode 1: Wade Bishop The Northern Nerd's first ever podcast. I was able to sit down with local pastor Wade Bishop to discuss everything from movie theater pet peeves to ballin' on a budget. Take a listen. 2018-06-2130 min
Feel A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Soul-Stirring.The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster by Steve DaltonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/315925to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster
Author: Steve Dalton
Narrator: Mike Chamberlain
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 21 minutes
Release date: September 5, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
The 2-Hour Job Search shows job seekers how to work smarter (and faster) to secure first interviews. Through a prescriptive approach, Steve Dalton explains how to wade through the Internet's sea of information and create a job search system that relies on mainstream technology such as Excel, Google, LinkedIn, and alumni...2017-09-057h 21
Discover the Best Audio Stories in Romance, ModernA Love to Call Her Own by Marilyn PappanoPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/217738 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Love to Call Her Own Series: #3 of A Tallgrass Novel Author: Marilyn Pappano Narrator: Loretta Rawlins Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 24 minutes Release date: August 26, 2014 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: A Love to Call Her Own It's been two years since Jessy Lawrence lost her husband in Afghanistan, and she's never fully recovered. Drowning her sorrows didn't help, and neither did the job she'd hoped would give her a sense of purpose. Now trying to rebuild her life, she finds solace in her best friends, fellow military wives w...2014-08-2603 min