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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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63:08

S6 E40 - Halloween Week & a Scary Bypass Plan

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2025/10/30

Happy Halloween to all of our amazing listeners!For the first time in nearly a month, the whole crew is together in the studio, and it felt great! On today's episode, Jacob, Colton and Isaiah talk about some Halloween happenings in the BLA, some of the top costumes they've already seen this year, and some of their best Halloween moments throughout their lives. Also, one of the main discussion points on today's show is the Baxter Bypass dilema. We would like to mention, while Colton does give a

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61:13

S6 E39 - Two Beginnings and a Farewell

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2025/10/25

Hello Listen Local Fam!Our fam has grown even more with the births of both Isaiah and Jacob's sons being born over the past couple of weeks. On this episode the guys talk a little about that, and also Minnesota football's good (PL Patriots), Bad (Carson Wentz) and Ugly (just the Vikings overall). Annnnd how your beloved bobber tower just got some NATIONAL recognition. Plus... Isaiah and Jacob head out to the Farewell to the Traditional at Breezy Point Resort to catch up with GM Eric Hart AND Andy

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S6 E38 - HOMECOMING - Listen Local Gameday!

Listen Local ·

2025/10/09

Hello Listen Local Listeners!On today's show were LIVE from Pequot Lakes Homecoming for the first ever Listen Local Gameday!Hear from Coaches, Teachers, Students and even the Principal from PLHS, including Head Football Coach Bill Magnuson who helped put this whole show together! Thanks to all that joined the show, as well as listened LIVE on Facebook the day we recorded. And remember WHENEVER we do a LIVE show, you can watch it on the Listen Local Facebook Page. And as always... HUGE Thanks to our

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87:28

S6 E37 - Allow Us to Re-Introduce Ourselves

Listen Local ·

2025/09/25

Hello Friends and Family!On this epsiode it's going to be a bit different than usual shows. Today, our guests are... Us. That's right, we realized after meeting our wonderful listeners around the BLA that they have no clue who we really are, other than two Realtors and a Drone Pilot.... So... without further ado meet the real Colton, Jacob and Isaiah. And as always... HUGE Thanks to our sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Hills Detailing Center, Craguns Legacy

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48:10

S6 E36 - Vikings Lose, Tyler Talks Trash, & Sept....

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2025/09/18

Hello Listen Localers!On today's show the Listen Local Crew talks about the Vikings VERY bad game against the Falcons and now their QB JJ McCarthy being out for a month with an ankle injury.The guys dive into that, so if you don't want to hear their disappointment in the Vikings, skip ahead to about the 11 minute mark! Then... Our favorite Garbologist, and Sponsor of the show, Tyler Gardner calls in to "Talk Trash" and correct Isaiah, Colton and Jacob on some of the 'facts' they got incorrect on

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S6 E35 - SEPTEMBER

Listen Local ·

2025/09/11

Hello Listen Local Listeners!On today's show the guys recap a busy past week. A week that included Jacob going to a Rodeo, Isaiah moving out of the "big city", and Colton well... just being Colton. Also the Listen Local crew dive into just HOW GOOD the State of Minnesota is at football, including BIG wins by our local BLA schools. Then... the Local Happenings segment... one of the most entertaining ones yet. Oh and another concert at Grand Casino Hinckley, which means ANOTHER Listen Local

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44:54

S6 E33 & 34 - CRMC Champ Recap & An End to Summer

Listen Local ·

2025/09/04

Hello Listen Local Fam!As we get back into our usual weekly schedule, we hope you have all enjoyed the past month of LIVE shows. From the Nisswa Gazebo to the Legacy Courses and more, it was an eventful August. On today's show we chat recap this past month including everything CRMC Championship! Also, the crew chats about how summer might feel like its winding down, but still having a lot to do in the BLA over the next couple of months. This weekend is the Lakes Rodeo, which will be at the Green

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S6 E32 - Summer Reminiscing w/ Mike Schmidt

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2025/08/21

Hellllo Listen Local Fam!On this LIVE show from Nisswa the Listen Local crew - along with Mike Schmidt - recap all of the craziness of summer in the BLA. So many events (soooo much music), so much fun, and we reminisce on it all. Plus ANOTHER Grand Casino Concert GIVEAWAY! ANNNNND, Colton, Jacob and Isaiah talk about plans for Live shows out at the PGA of Americas CRMC Championship at the Legacy Courses next week. And as always... HUGE Thanks to our sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation,

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S6 E31 - Updates & More!

Listen Local ·

2025/08/08

Hey y'all!Let's get right into it.With the Listen Local LIVE show happening Friday at Grand Casino, today's episode will be just a quick weekly recap and BLA Happenings segment. Plus... find out which of the crew was named one of the Wave Young Professionals Four Under 40 Recipients. Lot's happenin still this summer, so tune in to hear all about it! And remember to join us for that Live Grand Casino show this Friday the 8th beginning at 5pm at their Mille Lacs location! And as always... HUGE

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51:41

S6 E30 - The BIG Announcement

Listen Local ·

2025/07/31

Hi Listen Local friends and family!We're going to get right to it... There's a HUGE announcement between the Listen Local Podcast and Grand Casino and you're not going to want to miss it! Anddddd find out how you can join our team at the Shaggy concert in Mille Lacs next Friday! Also on today's show, the crew chats about Jacob's time in Alaska, Happy Gilmore 2, the bright new Bobber, the Crow Wing County Fair, and Live music all over the BLA including our guy Reese Glover coming back into town and

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S6 E29 - Mayor vs. Mayor vs.... Maher

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2025/07/24

Welcome back to another week of the Listen Local Podcast. This week, the Listen Local crew (minus Jacob who is on a BlazeAir project in Alaska) catch up with the Mayor of Brainerd, Dave Badeaux AND Pequot Lakes Mayor Tyler Gardner. This has to be one of the most informative episodes yet. It is on the longer side, but also so many hard hitting Brainerd Lakes Area topics. Also, both Mayors tell us why 'their town' is the BEST in the BLA. Thanks again to Mayors Badeaux and Gardner for joining the

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S6 E28 - LIVE from the NEW Legacy Grand Opening

Listen Local ·

2025/07/19

Hello Listen Localers!Do we have an amazing show for you today! On this episode the Listen Local crew was LIVE from the Cragun's Legacy Patio at their NEW Legacy Grand Opening (catch video on Listen Local Facebook page). Hear from new owner Jamie Tatge, Golf Influencer Josh Rutherford and All-Around Social Influencer, Mr. "I Can Make That" DJ Thoma! All of that and more on today's show! And as always... HUGE Thanks to our sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Hills

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44:36

S6 E27 - Riverside Tavern, 4th Recap & a Question...

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2025/07/10

Hellooooo Listen Localers!On today's episode the crew is still coming down from busy back to back weekends at Lakes Jam and then all of the 4th of July festivities. After a long recap, Charlie from Riverside Tavern in Crosslake joins the show to chat about how his first two months have been since he took over the famous "Riverside Inn" spot and the major remodel. Charlie also dives into why this spot was so important to him, the timing (which was less than 2 years after he opened Lakes Tavern in

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23:40

The Lakes Jam Podcast - BIG Changes to Format in 2026

Listen Local ·

2025/07/10

Hi Lakes Jammers!Another amazing year out at Lakes Jam. A year that included the largest one night crowd in the history of the festival! So first off.. thank you to all of our amazing Lakes Jam fans!!! On today's episode we chat with Eryk Haapajoki to discuss all thing partnerships and sponsors.Then... THE BIG NEWS... GM Ken Lacy dives into next year's format change. Rap?? possibly. EDM?? maybe. Pop?? potentially. Tune in to hear all about it!! Also, thanks again to the Listen Local Podcast and

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S6 E26 - LIVE from Nisswa on 4th of July Week

Listen Local ·

2025/07/03

Happy 4th Week Listen Local Listeners!This week we were LIVE from the Nisswa Gazebo. If you missed it, and want to watch, find it on our Listen Local Facebook Page! On today's show:·Mike Schmidt joins to recap Lakes Jam ·Kalie Jay from the Nisswa Chamber joins to talk all things 4th (and 3rd) of July.- Tips and schedule for the 3rd in Nisswa (Parade, Fireworks, Turtle Races and more) ·HUGE news regarding our friends and Grand Casino and naming rights of one of the largest

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S6 E25 - It's Lakes Jam Week!!!

Listen Local ·

2025/06/25

It's all in the title. Breakdown of all things Lakes Jam, plus the Listen Local crew dives into a few other local BLA happenings and newsworthy topics! Tune in! And as always... HUGE Thanks to our sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance, Hills Detailing Center, Craguns Legacy Courses, Pequot Lakes EDC, Refined Lending w/ John Kinkaede, Party Time Rental and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs! Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent

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S6 E24 - Sheriff Klang & New Laws on the Lake

Listen Local ·

2025/06/19

Hello Listen Localers,Hope you're all having a great week, and let's just dive right into today's episode! First, Isaiah, Jacob and Colton chat about their past week which includes another Golf Tourney VICTORY for the Listen Local crew, some tornadoes touching down in the BLA, and what the guys did for Fathers Day. Then, Listen Local alum - and current Crow Wing County Sheriff - Eric Klang calls into the show to talk about how summer has been, last week's Minneapolis tragedy and the statewide hunt

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46:50

S6 E23 - Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

Listen Local ·

2025/06/12

Hello Listen Local Listeners!Let's just get right into it. On today's show the Listen Local crew heads out to Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby to chat with Director of Foundations and Community Relations, Jennifer Lowe. Jacob, Colton and Isaiah have gotten to know Jennifer, and the CRMC Foundation, from over the years out at the CRMC Championship, through Lakes Area Heroes and BlazeAir's work with the hospital, so it was very fitting that she was the one representing CRMC on today's

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57:53

The Lakes Jam Podcast - BIR, Kassi Ashton & Kelly Iris

Listen Local ·

2025/06/11

Hello Lakes Jammers!We have an absolutely PACKED show today as Hosts Ken Lacy & Jacob Blaeser are joined by Emcee Mike Schmidt, Brainerd International Raceway Director of Business Development Sara Walker, National Recording Artist - and 2025 Lakes Jam Performer - Kassi Ashton, and the One-and-Only Kelly Iris. This one has it all. A true "not going to want to miss" episode. Tune in now! Thank you to all of our guests for taking the time to join the show, and of course the Listen Local Podcast

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S6 E22 - Quarterdeck Resort

Listen Local ·

2025/06/05

Welcome back to another episode of the Listen Local Podcast!On today's show, we keep on the resort theme and head over to Quarterdeck Resort to chat with their General Manager Kelby Klimek. Kelby, who has worked for a couple resorts in the BLA tells us what lead him to the area, what he's learned working in the resort industry, and why Quarterdeck is "just different" than all of the others. He also chats about what he's most excited for this summer at the resort! Thanks to Kelby for having us out

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