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Listen Local

Jacob Blaeser
Lakes Jam
Lakes Area
Brainerd Lakes Area
Pequot Lakes
Brainerd
Craguns Legacy Courses
Brainerd International Raceway
Golf
Lakes Area Cpas
CRMC Championship
Nisswa
Northern Lakes Lightning
Minnesota
Pequot Lakes High School
Main Street Pequot Lakes Road Reconstruction
Lakes Area Heroes
Autosmith
Hockey Day Minnesota
Mike Newcomb
Nisswa Winter Jubilee

In this podcast Jacob Blaeser (BlazeAir Productions), Colton Maher (Woods to Water Real Estate) and Isaiah Moengen (Lakes Area Heroes) cover everything in the 'Lakes Area'. They catch up with fellow local business owners, lifelong area residents, friends, family and even local celebs.

For inquiries please email: listenlocalmn@gmail.com

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Hello Listen Local Friends and Family!

Lets get right to it!

On todays show the guys recap the past week, which was full of local Golf Scrambles, a trip outta the country and some good ol' Lake Life.

Then the crew is joined by their pal Bailey M... more

Attention Listen Local Fam...

Do we have a show for you today!

It is ALL about BIR Nationals today (which is one week away), so we thought "why not have some of the biggest names in racing history??" So we did. Kristi and Sara from BIR connected th... more

Hello Listen Localers!

The summer fun has not slowed down yet here in the BLA, and some would argue there is still so much fun left to be had! And by some, we mean us here at Listen Local.

From Fair season kicking off to planning for events like ... more

Helloooo Listen Local Fam!

Things are still hot hot hot in the BLA. And the events just keep on happenin, and man do we have another weekend of fun ahead of us!

From a big Friday - Saturday - Sunday of live music over at Ernies on Gull to the Peq... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Nelson
DJ from Crosslake, organizer of Rock on Whitefish fundraiser
Crosslake / Rock on Whitefish organizer
Episode: S7 E26 - Rock’n on Whitefish
Jack Woro
Radio/onsite host and Craguns representative
Craguns Legacy Courses
Episode: S7 E25 - CRMC Championship Prep and a Craguns Update
Reese Glover
Musician, indie country artist
Lakes Area music scene
Episode: S7 E23 - Recappin' with Reese
Kaitlyn Schroeder
Jacob's Voice board member and sister of Jacob Borgstrom
Jacob's Voice
Episode: S7 E21 - Jacob's Voice w/ Kaitlyn Schroeder (Borgstrom)
Mike Stone
Owner/operator of Crosswoods Golf Course and the farm project
Crosswoods Golf Course
Episode: S7 E20 - Crosswoods Golf Course
Savannah Nelson Stone
Co-owner/manager at Crosswoods, involved in new farm project
Crosswoods Golf Course
Episode: S7 E20 - Crosswoods Golf Course
Mike Schmidt
Host/Presenter, Party Time Rental (event partner)
Party Time Rental (Brainerd)
Episode: S7 E19 - A BLA 'Mike' Check
Ashland Craft
Musician on the Lakes Jam lineup; discussed career highlights and Lakes Jam involvement
Musician
Episode: Lakes Jam Podcast - Ashland Craft
Jack Wawro
Director of golf at Craguns Legacy Courses
Craguns Legacy Courses
Episode: S7 E17 - Our "Home Track" w/ Jack Wawro

Hosts

Jacob Blaeser
Host of Listen Local; affiliated with BlazeAir Productions; frequent local-business and community spotlight conversations
Isaiah Moengen
Host of Listen Local; active in Lakes Area Heroes; guides community-focused discussions and guest interactions
Colton Maher
Host of Listen Local; real estate professional; covers local business, community events, and Lakes Area updates

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Awesome podcast

    They're all doing a good job. Wish they would do more of a variety of school activities not just sports. Please also introduce all three at the beginning of show. So the new people know who's on the show and not just Isaiah.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    👩🏻‍🦳🐝
    United States9 months ago
  • Hello from Clark Lake

    Good stuff guys.

    Future topic ideas: interview people about the history of the area, and how it was settled. Also where are the farmers markets in the summer.

    Nick

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BenderWow
    United States6 years ago
  • Awesome podcast

    Great start guys can’t wait for more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sam_pfeif22
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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A few requests for more diverse topics beyond sports could improve variety
Listeners value practical local insights and sponsor mentions
Positive, community-first vibe with local business focus

Talking Points

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S7 E26 - Rock’n on Whitefish
Q: How can people donate if they can't attend the event?
Donations can be made via Venmo using the RockWF code, making the fundraiser accessible to supporters who are not on the water.
S7 E26 - Rock’n on Whitefish
Q: What was the idea behind Rock on Whitefish?
Paul Nelson explains that he wanted to combine music on the water with a fundraiser for local veterans, using his DJ gear and experiences to create an event that benefits the community.
S7 E8 - Crosslake Mayor Jackson Purfeerst
Q: Tell us about CPAC and what you will discuss there.
The mayor explains CPAC as the biggest conservative conference in the U.S. and notes he will participate in a panel with Nick Shirley, discussing the mayor movement, fraud issues, and local leadership on a national stage.
S7 E9 - New Construction
Q: Why now, given the previous discussions and other projects nearby?
Because the infrastructure is worn out and needs replacement; delaying could worsen safety and economic vitality, so the plan is to move forward now with two phases to minimize disruption.
S7 E7 - American Idol Star Chris Tungseth
Q: How does Chris balance his regular life with a potential new career on Idol?
He's navigating work carefully with support from his boss, who has been flexible with hours, while managing the attention and expectations from auditions and family.

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Local-focused conversation featuring a rotating cast of Lakes Area business owners, community organizers, athletes, musicians, and event leaders. Episodes thread together hometown business insights, regional events, and neighborhood stories with sponsor mentions and practical tips for residents and visitors. Notable throughlines include a strong sense of community pride, hands-on locality coverage, and cross-promotion of regional attractions, festivals, and small businesses. This show is probably a good fit for listeners who want authentic, small-town entrepreneurship stories, local culture, and actionable regional recommendations.

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4. Curious Minnesota
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2. Jack Woro
3. Reese Glover
4. Kaitlyn Schroeder
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6. Savannah Nelson Stone
7. Mike Schmidt
8. Ashland Craft

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