
Hey there! Midwest Legends is not a show about Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox, or Sasquatch, but you will hear lots of great stories from the modern-day doers and dreamers leaving their mark on the Midwest. Each episode, one of these folks shares part of their journey with host Russell Nicolet. If you haven’t heard of them before, Midwest Legends is here to introduce you.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy InterviewsComedy | |||

This week on the Midwest Legends Podcast, Russell sits down with Minnesota native and legendary musician Charlie Parr! Charlie takes Russell back to his childhood in Austin, Minnesota where he begrudgingly did farm work, drew dinosaurs all over his f... more
This week on the Midwest Legends Podcast Russell sits down to talk with the Minnesota and Twins baseball legend Kent Hrbek! Kent grew up just about a mile from the old Twins stadium and fondly remembers watching the lights from his childhood bedroom…... more
This week on the Midwest Legends Podcast, musician, producer, and Doomtree crew member Aaron Mader (AKA Lazerbeak) joins Russell to dive into his experience coming up in the vibrant Minneapolis music scene. From growing up in Hopkins, Minnesota with ... more
MVP and All-Star baseball legend Christian Yelich joins Russell this week on the Midwest Legends Podcast! Christian Yelich’s legendary status goes without saying. From being the first member of his family to play baseball to becoming the face of MKE ... more
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Midwest Legends centers on in-depth conversations with notable Midwest figures across sports, music, media, and local culture. Episodes thread personal origin stories, career-defining moments, and community ties through a distinctly Midwestern lens, with guests ranging from legendary athletes and rising stars to influential regional creators. The show often leans into resilience, mentorship, and regional pride, pairing candid storytelling with vivid behind-the-scenes anecdotes that illuminate both the pathway to success and the cultural heartbeat of the Upper Midwest. A notable strength is its long-form format and guest diversity within a cohesive Midwest-centric ethos, making it appealing to listeners who value authentic storytelling, regi... more
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Recent guests on Midwest Legends include:
1. Kent Hrbek
2. Aaron Mader
3. Christian Yelich
4. Lou Nanne
5. Leroy Butler
6. Matthew Golden
7. Laila Edwards
8. Ben Leber
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