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Volsteadland

Collected Sounds Media

Volsteadland is your passport to the dark, boozy, bullet-riddled backstreets of 1920s–1940s Minneapolis—a city teeming with secrets, speakeasies, and the sinister charm of one of its most infamous figures: Isadore “Kid Cann” Blumenfeld.Join hosts Amy and Heather as they peel back the curtain on the era when mobsters called the shots, politicians looked the other way, and the Twin Cities were anything but squeaky clean.From prohibition-fueled mayhem to brazen bank robberies, Volsteadland dives deep

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118:12

Volsteadland Live at the CC Club

Volsteadland ·

2025/05/11

Volsteadland Live at the CC ClubIn this special Volsteadland Live episode, Amy and Heather take the stage at the legendary CC Club in Minneapolis for a raucous, revealing, and sometimes emotional journey into the life and myth of Isadore “Kid Cann” Blumenfeld. Joined by authors, filmmakers, musicians, and descendants of the men who ran the town, we dive into the bullet-riddled underworld of Prohibition-era Minneapolis—and the family lore that still surrounds it.Chapter Markers00:03:53 Ron de

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4:39

Volsteadland Live: Thank You

Volsteadland ·

2025/05/06

Here's just a little bonus thank you episode. I'm still working on editing the actual show, and will release it just as soon as it's ready!Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis, with a special interest in Isadore Blumenfield, aka Kid Cann. In each episode, we choose a story from that era to present to you. Credits:Hosts: Amy Lotsberg and Heather CramTheme Music: "The Last Prayer (to Isadore Blumenfeld)" by Paolo

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Volsteadland LIVE announcement

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2025/03/30

Hello!!! It’s great to see you again!We’ve been on hiatus, but wanted to come back and tell you about our LIVE show coming up in May 2025.So we’re dusting off our mics and getting back in the game! Then hopefully you can join us at our live show on May 3rd 2025.Our guests will be Ron de Beaulieu, Author of Minnesota's Most Notorious Mobster: The Making and Breaking of Kid Cann,Filmmaker, Michael Greenberg director of, “The Combination” which is included in this year’s Minneapolis St. Paul

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Introducing The Activity Continues

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2023/06/01

Trailer Season FourThe Activity Continues is a podcast where soul sisters, Amy and Megan chat about the TV show, The Dead Files. Our other soul sister Amy (AP) keeps us in check with facts, figures, and other fun things. Each week we dissect an episode but we also talk about pets, true crime, ghost stories, haunts, dreams, and other creepy paranormal shit. So, grab your beverage of choice, hop in the Cadillac, don’t worry, Steve’s driving, and join us when… The Activity Continues.This trailer was

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The Activity Continues Podcast (our sister show)

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2022/07/06

Our sister podcast, The Activity Continues is a podcast where a couple of dorks (Amy & Megan) chat about the TV show, The Dead Files and other creepy shit. Each week we each choose an episode to dissect and chat about.See our socials (links below) or our blog for extras. So grab your hankies, hop in the Cadillac, and join us when… The Activity Continues.Season two starts in just a week! MERCH!Our new T-shirt Store, Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/collected-sounds-merch/Other stuff, Red

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23:50

Red Herrings and Scandal

Volsteadland ·

2022/04/27

This is our 17th episode, it's Season 2 Episode 4. “Red Herrings and Scandal”. We have a different format for you this time. We sat down with our friend Amoreena to chat about another famous person who was charged with the Mann Act, aka White Slavery Act. This is the charge that basically brought down Kid Cann in the 1960s.Amoreena is the friend who has done some wonderful artwork for us and when I asked her to do the artwork for the Marilyn Tollefson episode, she said, “Oh the Mann Act, that’s

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Introducing: The Activity Continues: The Villisca Ax...

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2022/04/18

Introducing: The Activity Continues: The Villisca Ax Murder House.This week I’m bringing to you, an episode of my other podcast, The Activity Continues.The Activity Continues is a podcast where a couple of dorks (Amy & Megan) chat about the TV show, The Dead Files and other creepy shit. Each week we each choose an episode to dissect and chat about.This is our 13th episode, but not to worry, they are not linear and you don’t have to listen to any others before this one to get what the show is

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36:40

The Gangster Mind

Volsteadland ·

2022/03/16

This episode is called “The Gangster Mind” and it’s about the criminal mind, psychology and history of the gang and gangsters. It is episode three of season two: Single Barrel Edition. Heather is presenting. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis. Each episode we chose a story from that era to present to you. Credits:Hosts: Amy and HeatherTheme Music: "The Last Prayer (to Isadore Blumenfeld)" by Paolo For

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51:20

Izzy’s Funny Valentine

Volsteadland ·

2022/02/09

This episode is called “Izzy’s Funny Valentine” and it’s about Marilyn Ann Tollefson. It is episode one of season two: Single Barrel Edition. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis. Each episode we chose a story from that era to present to you. This time Amy is covering the life of Marilyn Ann Tollefson, the woman who at one time, loved Isadore Blumenfeld then ultimately took him down. Happy Valentine’s Day, we hope your Valentine is truer to you

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30:52

A Match Made in Crime

Volsteadland ·

2022/01/26

This episode is about George “Machine Gun” Kelly and is episode one of season two: Single Barrel Edition. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis. Each episode we chose a story from that era to present to you. This time Heather is covering the life of George “Machine Gun Kelly” and his wife, Kathryn. Video version of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/qLtLVShlNDICredits:Hosts: Amy and HeatherTheme Music: "The Last Prayer (to Isadore

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Year End 2021 Update

Volsteadland ·

2021/12/15

This episode is an update on what’s happening in the Collected Sounds Podcast Universe.· Volsteadland is on break until season two (probably in February, but may be sooner)· Tales from the Shift is looking for guests! It could be you! (see link below)· Amy’s podcast recommendations, all spooky ones this time.· Amy is available to be your Podcast Producer!Credits:Host: Amy Elle“Collected Sounds Theme Song” is by Cannelle https://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveri“The Velvets”

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The Spark

Volsteadland ·

2021/12/08

This is a bonus episode where you'll hear the full conversation I had with my friend Melissa about how she "met" Kid Cann. We also talk about my haunted house, her book and podcast and a few other things. I hope you enjoy it. I hope the sound quality of the call portion won’t turn you off. I tried to fix it, and it honestly sounds better once you get used to it :) Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis, focusing on notorious mobster

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73:46

The Insiders

Volsteadland ·

2021/11/10

This episode is our season one Finale. Our cocktail is the Fancy Free. So mix one up and join us while we talk about some of the sources and online research we’ve done.Video version of this episode: The Insiders: https://youtu.be/wEddi6qy5iQTranscript of this episode (it's a long one so it's in two parts):

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60:11

The Wrap-Up

Volsteadland ·

2021/10/27

This episode is the end of Kid Cann’s story. Tonight, we drank Bourbon and Ginger Beer, and Bev Wine. So mix one up and join us while we talk about the end of Kid Cann’s reign in Minneapolis. This is a long one because I didn’t want to split it into two. The flow wouldn’t have been right. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis, focusing on notorious mobster Isadore Blumenfeld, a.k.a. Kid Cann. Here’s the Facebook Group if you want to join us over

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22:47

Sneak Peek: Afterward

Volsteadland ·

2021/10/19

For this episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek at a series I’m producing over on my other podcast, Collected Sounds.I am reading to you the short story called “Afterward” by Edith Wharton. This story was written in 1910. It is an ironic ghost story about greed and retribution. This is my favorite so far of the ones I’ve done.Happy Spooky Season!CreditsThis independent podcast is produced by Amy at Collected Sounds Productions.Host: Amy ElleStory: “Afterward” by Edith Wharton (public domain).Theme

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21:39

The Wum Wing

Volsteadland ·

2021/10/06

This episode is about The Syndicate’s Rum Ring and the murder of its’ Fixer. Our cocktail is Bootleg (originated right here in Minneapolis!) So mix one up and join us while we talk about bootleggers finally paying for their crimes and what not to do if you don’t want to end up in a ditch with 14 bullets in you (spoiler alert: keep your mouth shut) Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis, focusing on notorious mobster Isadore Blumenfeld, a.k.a. Kid

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29:13

The Aftermath

Volsteadland ·

2021/09/22

This episode is about the aftermath of the murder trial. Our cocktail is The Bootleg. So mix one up and join us while we talk about bribing juries, extortion, and attempted murder.Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis, focusing on notorious mobster Isadore Blumenfeld, a.k.a. Kid Cann.Links we promised you:Here's the recipe for the cocktail we had, the Bootleg: https://cookieandkate.com/the-bootleg-cocktail/Movie that Heather spoke of,

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50:50

The Bumbling Crew Pt.2

Volsteadland ·

2021/09/08

This episode is part two of The Bumbling Crew, the continuation of the trail of Kid Cann for the murder of Walter Liggett and the aftermath. Our cocktail is the Scofflaw So mix one up and join us while we talk testimonies that make no sense, frustrating procedures and questionable practices.Here's the link to Heather Woodbury's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heather-woodburys-as-the-globe-warms/id986176517Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and

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47:01

The Bumbling Crew

Volsteadland ·

2021/08/25

Volsteadland: Episode 6 The Bumbling CrewThis episode is about the trial of Kid Cann for the murder of Walter Liggett. Our cocktail is the Scofflaw. So mix one up and join us while we talk murder, a bungled investigation and a bananas trial.Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis, focusing on notorious mobster Isadore Blumenfeld, a.k.a. Kid Cann. Launching summer 2021.if you or your parents, grandparents, etc. have any stories, folklore, or anything

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55:28

The Muckrakers

Volsteadland ·

2021/08/11

This episode is about an historic kidnapping, and two journalists who just couldn't let it go. Our cocktail is the Ward 8. So, mix one up and join us while we talk kidnapping, editorial attacks, real attacks and murder.Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis, focusing on notorious mobster Isadore Blumenfeld, a.k.a. Kid Cann. Launching summer 2021.if you or your parents, grandparents, etc. have any stories, folklore, or anything really, on Isadore

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