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TF Cast Archive // Podcast Notes
Here we have listed the show notes from all the TF Cast episodes!
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DIY Skatepark w/ Connor & John - TF Cast ep.102
Esther Marcella Hoffman | ARTrageous - TF cast ep.101
Esther joins us to share her experiences as the gallery director of ARTrageous Adventures Mankato, we learn about the mission and services provided as well as some of the impacts. She also shares insight into her journey as an artist and poet as well as reading one of her poems from her book of poems "Love Note to Gaia" - Esther is the Poet Laureate of the Living Earth Center in Mankato, MN.
Echocce - TF Cast ep.99
Echocce joins us to talk about "Mount Surrender" a one night show at the 410 project scheduled for Nov 8th.
Mount Surrender is described as an immersive experience devoted to vulnerability.
$3 dollar donations are suggested and all donations go to benefit the CADA shelter, menstrual products will also be accepted.
Event link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/3456239441270018
Overdue Homework Podcast - TF Cast ep.98
Podcasters Trav and Drew tell us about their work producing a 80s and 90s nostalgia program where they do deep dives on cartoons, films and videogames of the era. Triple Falls joins in on the fun taking a reviewing an Angry Beavers episode "The Day the World got Really Screwed Up!" in the style of an Overdue Homework Podcast episode.
Benjamin Williams | Hogbac Acoustics LLC - TF Cast ep.97
Luthier and owner of Hogbac Acoustics LLC Benjamin Williams joins us to talk about his experiences as an educator, businessman and maker of fine stringed instruments. We also have the opportunity to check out a few of his instruments and hear some Grum riffs throughout the cast.
Alex Ek / Old Town Mankato Day of the Dead - TF Cast ep.96
Room Tone Podcast - TF Cast ep.94
Austin, Swain and Maddie join us to talk Room Tone; a podcast about three friends creating a short film, exploring cinema and hanging out. We catch up on the project, talk production, answer the question of the day and learn a little about their personalities.
Jared Willemsen - TF Cast ep.93
Jared has put out a bunch of awesome music this last year and has some big plans for the future. In this episode we discussed his upcoming move and the direction of Smilebro.
Jared is a creative powerhouse and we're proud to call him a friend of the show.
This show is presented by Triple Falls Productions
www.triplefalls.org | www.triplefalls.org/cast
Kiersten Helgerson South Central MN Pride - TF Cast ep.92
Kiersten joins us on behalf of SCMN Pride committee to talk about the 2022 "Live Out Proud" parade and celebration as well as their other events throughout the year in the area.
Be sure to check out https://www.scmnpride.org/ for more information and stop by the Triple Falls tent during the celebration at Riverfront Park on Sept. 10th.
Edson Rosas & Sam Brown - ep.91 | Wonkism
Wonkism, an upcoming 410 Project show, friendship, visual art, and the evolution of a creative practice.
Find Edson and Sam at their 410 show opening on August 26, 2022.
This show is presented by Triple Falls Productions
www.triplefalls.org | www.triplefalls.org/cast
Check out our Band Live Sessions at www.triplefalls.org/music
featuring... Bee Balm Fields, Onion Bun, Kaleb Braun Schultz,
Bruce Wenzel - TF Cast ep.90
ger songwriters Brady Perl, Laura Schultz and Nate BOOTS join us on stage at the Minnesota Original Music Festival's Songwriter Workshop. They each share their experiences and artistic practices by answering questions prepared by the Triple Falls team as well as the audience.
We also get the opportunity to hear some tunes throughout the workshop.
M.O.M.F. Songwriters Workshop with Brady Perl, Laura Schultz & Nate Boots - TF cast ep.89
Singer songwriters Brady Perl, Laura Schultz and Nate BOOTS join us on stage at the Minnesota Original Music Festival's Songwriter Workshop. They each share their experiences and artistic practices by answering questions prepared by the Triple Falls team as well as the audience.
We also get the opportunity to hear some tunes throughout the workshop.
Haute Dish | Carissa & Kendra - TF Cast ep.88
Carissa and Kendra of Haute Dish Productions join us to talk about their upcoming production of Bonnie & Read in the Minnesota Fringe festival. They share their experiences as writers, directors and actors as well as insights about their podcast "You Say Bitch like It's a Bad Thing"
Bonnie & Read Tickets: https://minnesotafringe.org/2022-show-information/bonny-read
Haute Dish Productions Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HauteDishProductions/
Jim Parejko | LocAle - TF Cast ep.86
Jim joins us to talk LocAle, shares his journey as a brewer from starting home brews in college to owning his own brewery and tap room here in Mankato MN. We also get the opportunity to sample some of his beers and learn a little about what goes into them and makes each brew unique.
Dave Perron FFFoxy Podcast - TF Cast ep.71
Drag Me With a Spoon - TF Cast ep.70
Wanda Gag and Ava Cado join us to talk about their Mankato based drag venture Drag Me With a Spoon. They share their experiences as emerging queens from organizing their first shows, building their personas to making wigs and friends along the way.
Eli Hoehn - TF Cast ep.67
Jessica Potter - TF Cast ep.64
Jessica Potter joins us to talk about “Surrounded by History” a podcast about the history of blue earth county produced through the Blue Earth County Historical Society and KTOE Mankato.
Check out Surrounded by History at https://blueearthcountyhistory.com/podcast/
Chad Sabin - TF Cast ep.62
Chad joins us on behalf of Cicada Killer to talk about the band and the upcoming (Nov 2021) shoot with triple falls, he also shares his perspective as a musician of over thirty years playing with; Libido Boyz, Season to Risk, Minor Mishap Marching Band and Cicada Killer along the way.
Leah Treleven | Sweethaven Tonics - TF Cast ep.57
Jeni Kolstad | Mankato Pride - TF Cast ep.56
Jeni is the Executive Director of Southern Minnesota Pride and local organizer for LGBTQ groups in Mankato, Minnesota.
The Pride Parade in Mankato will be on September 11th, 2021.
Starts at Plums St / RiverFront St
Ends at Rock St / RiverFront St
https://www.scmnpride.org/festival
Megan Schnitker | Lakota Made LLC - TF Cast ep.55
Megan shares her story from learning basic medicinal properties of plants and creating her first salve to developing Lakota Made LLC, a thriving online business with a new retail presence in Mankato. We also learn about some of her efforts as an activist and educator.
Beth Ann Hamilton - TF Cast ep.53
Beth joins us to discuss her 410 Project exhibition "Domestic Multiplexity" along with insights into her life and work as an artist.
"The series is meant to bring a newfound beauty to the 'Nude Selfie.' I want to make it so normal that people have these images in their phone galleries, that no one thinks twice about it."
Follow Beth & see some of her work on Instagram.
Aneisah Khan - TF Cast ep. 51
Brenda Byron - TF Cast ep.41
Dave Sandersfeld - TF Cast ep.38
Singer songwriter Dave Sandersfeld joins us to share his journey as a musician from picking up a guitar in high school to playing with The Reckless and eventually emerging as a solo artist. Dave shares insights into his writing and recording process along with some information on an upcoming single.
Chris Parker x Young Blac - TF Cast ep.33
SelfMadeGlory is an Entertainment Co and Record Label based in Mankato MN. With special guest and collaborator Young Blac.
Studio tour coming soon!
Chris Parker @ChrisParkerSMG
Young Blac @iamYoungBlac
SelfMadeGlory @SelfMadeGlory
Recorded Feb 18, 2020
Stacy K - TF Cast ep.32
Joel Iverson - TF Cast ep.30
Co Founder of Dirty Laundry Records and drummer for local band, Wick.
We learned about Tim's new studio project where he aims to offer small upcoming bands and artists access to a premium recording experience at little to no cost.
Keep up with Dirty Laundry Records on Instagram.
Podcast 30 with Joel Iverson
Recorded on January 27th, 2020
Tim King - TF Cast ep.29
Co Founder of Dirty Laundry Records and drummer for local band, Wick.
We learned about Tim's new studio project where he aims to offer small upcoming bands and artists access to a premium recording experience at little to no cost.
Keep up with Dirty Laundry Records on Instagram.
Recorded on January 20th, 2020
Colin Scharf - TF Cast ep.28 + Live Performance
Writer and musician Colin Scharf talked to us about his current projects which include the recent production a Christmas album by local Mankato musicians for the The Free Press of Mankato MN.
SONGS
Colin Scharf - Won't Be Long
Colin Scharf - Missing
Colin Scharf - Desire
Recorded January 13th, 2020
Emily Stark - TF Cast ep.27
Strange Eons is a photography exhibition that will be at the 410 Project Nov 27th through Dec 13th. We talked with Emily about photography, dance, and many more things.
Podcast Episode 27 with Emily Stark
Recorded November 18, 2020
Kaleb Braun-Schulz - TF Cast ep.26 + Live Performance
Singer-songwriter and performer, Kaleb Braun-Schulz joined us to play some songs and tell us about a new album that he's working on.
Podcast Episode 26 with Kaleb Braun-Schulz
November 4th, 2020
Laura Shultz - TF Cast ep.25 + Live Performance
Singer & songwriter of Good Night Gold Dust and host of "Starting to Feel Better", a podcast that looks at the connection between creativity and the arts. Laura is a longtime friend of Triple Falls and we recorded some songs with her as well. Stay tuned!
SONGS by Laura Schultz (Live on Triple Falls)
Sitting Empty
Recorded October 18, 2020
Michael Torres - TF Cast ep.23 + Poetry Reading
Mankato based Writer & Poet who's just released his first complete book of poems. Check it out on his site - https://www.michaeltorreswriter.com/list-of-names
Recorded - Oct.4 2020
Justin Coates - TF Cast ep.22
Justin Coates joined us today to talk about his experience with Mankato Public Safety beginning in June 2015. Justin was pinned to the ground by two members of public safety (Bill Reinbold, Ken Baker) in an image that was widely circulated following the murder of George Floyd. Since that time Justin has been working with Public Safety to increase accountability and his case has been subject to an outside investigation.
Recorded September 30th, 2020
Additionally Justin is a mental health worker and has a new podcast of his own.
Recorded - September 30th, 2020
Chris Bertrand - TF Cast ep.20 + Live Performance
Chris Bertrand is a co-host of the "Keepin' It Local" show on KMSU and he plays in Just Mirlyn and Schell's Angels. We talked to him on the podcast about his upcoming album "By The Poor". He also played a few songs for us so stay tuned to give em a listen!
Recorded - September 13, 2020
Dolly Baruah #RememberMeToo - TF Cast ep.19
The Remember Me Too movement aims to support international students with FREE groceries, health items, bicycle, housing, & internship opportunities.
We spoke with Dolly about her involvement with the group and the experiences of the students that she represents.
Recorded - September 9th, 2020
Emily Dzieweczynski - TF Cast ep.18
Emily is a recent graduate of Gustavus college where she studied Studio Art and Psychological Sciences. In her work, she question the nature of reality through science, art, and technology with a focus on uncovering the ways we connect and experience empathy.
Recorded - Sept 2, 2020
This is Perfect Harmony - TF Cast ep.17
Co. Owners Alycia Grace and Jenna Vagel joined us to talk about their brand "This is Perfect Harmony LLC". Perfect Harmony is a media company that covers music, art, environmental issues and festival culture. Starting as a written publication they are expanding into podcasting, event planning and school bus transformation.
Recorded Aug 19, 2020
Peter Klug - TF Cast ep.16 + Live Performance
Peter Klug is a resident of Eagle Lake and an active member of the local music scene he spoke with us today about his connection to the region, forthcoming album with his band Just Mirlyn' and involvement with numerous projects such as; Bee Balm Fields, Poor Lemuel and Watermelon Slush.
Recorded on August 12, 2020
Andrew Slocum & Jack Fritz - TF Cast ep.15
Local skaters looking to help Mankato get it's own free public skate park!
Recorded on August 5, 2020
Sharee Buell - TF Cast ep.13
Organizer of the upcoming Turning Wheels for Racial Justice fundraiser which will donate to the local NAACP chapter.
Board member for the Blue Skunk Bike Polo team in Mankato
Sharee Buell spoke with us about Turning Wheels for Racial Justice a upcoming cycling fundraiser to benefit the Mankato NAACP chapter and address the racial disparity within the cycling community. We also had the opportunity to talk about Mankato cycling and the bike polo scene.
Recorded on July 8, 2020
Fuzzy of FuzzTalkRadio - TF Cast ep.12
Fuzzy is a Mankato based promoter and radio personality who's been involved the music shows, shows, and projects in the area.
We talked about the evolving music scene in Mankato and the projects Fuzzy has been involved in.
Full TF Cast - https://youtu.be/lcbMPdyymVw
LiveRadio - https://live365.com/station/FuzzTalkRadio-a78894
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FuzzTalkRadioMN
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fuzztalkradio/
Recorded June 29th, 2020
Jasmine D'Avilar - TF Cast ep.11
We spoke with Jasmine about recent events, the daily protest Jasmine organizes at the Veterans Memorial Bridge, and our hopes for the TF Black Voices project.
YouTube | Facebook | Spotify
@JasmineDAvilar @theCrochetGay
Recorded June 10th, 2020
Ben Scruggs - TF Cast ep.10 + Live Performance
We talked with Ben about being a musician in Mankato and playing in lots of bands.
Ben Played 4 Songs from his upcoming album! They will be released soon on YouTube & Facebook
• Mad Man
• Cutting Teeth
• Wheel of Life
• Dog, Beer, and a Bong
Recorded May 26th, 2020
Project Bike - TF Cast ep.9
This week's cast episode we spoke with Dana & Kyle about project bike.
With her bike, trailer, and film crew, Sikkila has biked over 2,500 summer miles connecting with Minnesota artists living in communities ranging from the rural to large cities, learning what motivates her fellow Minnesotans to create art. Project Bike's mission is to showcase that art and artists are truly part of our chemistry as individuals, as communities, and as a state.
Project Bike will be on display at the MSP Airport this summer.
Project Bike is a Minnesota wide bicycle tour with visual artists and their studios setting the destinations. For the past five years creative leader Dana Sikkila has set out on a one of a kind art/bike tour, advocating for the important point that every artist has skills and creative ideas to help grow and sustain our communities. That we all have stories to share and that our art is the way we tell those stories.
Full Episode - YouTube
Recorded 200519
Jason Knudson - TF Cast ep.8
This week's cast episode we spoke with Jason about his musical projects including his band Loadie and the shifting landscape of the Mankato music scene.
Full Episode - YouTube
Music - Loadie - Free to Ride
Recorded 200318
Adam Steinke - TF Cast ep.7 + Live Performance
Adam Steinke known musically as See Through Box Car played us some songs during a TF Cast session. Adam also is a co owner of Solstice Festival and owns and operates Bent River Outfitters.
Full Episode - YouTube
See Through Box Car Music
Recorded 200310
Laura Karels - TF Cast ep.6 + Live Performance
Laura Karels of Bee Balm Fields band talked with us about her music, and music related projects. She told us about a summer project project called The River Rat Ramblers which includes bicycles and pop-up concerts?
TF Cast ep.6 - Here
Laura Karels Songs
Fallin' - https://youtu.be/_GQ1Pt95JnI
Sea of Sorrows - https://youtu.be/E1hDl1WaVCs
Sunshine - https://youtu.be/yuqXkYr1MyY
Recorded: March 3, 2020
Amanda Wirig - TF cast ep.5
Amanda Wirig is the Executive Director of the Emy Frentz Art's Guild in Mankato Minnesota. We talked with her about our new project Creative Commons, her work as a visual artist, and her involvement with the arts guild.
Full TF Cast - Here
Recorded 200224
Abby Daleki - TF Cast ep.4
Abby Daleki is a painter, musician, and a dancer.
Instagrams @abbydalekiart, @omnimatter, @speedweedmn, @satoriviolet, @flyfusion
Full Episode - YouTube
Recorded 200211
!intelligent Des!gn - TF Cast ep.3
Robert Kolbe aka !ntell!gent Des!gn is a Hip-Hop artist based in Mankato. We talked about performing at shows, Mankato's hip-hop scene, and the events he's putting on in and around Mankato.
Full Episode - YouTube
Recorded 200204
Jake Giller - TF Cast ep.2
Jake Giller is a rising hip hop artist in Minnesota. We talked about some of his recent shows, how he got started rapping, and his visions for the future.
Listen to Jake Giller's latest ep here.
Catch Jake freestylin' on the Wisemen show
Jake Giller Music Facebook & Instagram
Recorded 200121
Zach Sproles - TF Cast ep.1
Zach Sproles of Onion Bun talked with us about his musical journey, the scene in Mankato, some upcoming shows, and his excitement for the direction of the musical community in Mankato.
Watch the full video on Youtube https://youtu.be/UXe_elHVXlg
Donate to the fundraiser to help Minneapolis bands replace gear that was stolen last weekend.
https://fundly.com/help-bands-robbed-at-gunpoint-at-hush-in-north-mpls
Watch Onion Bun play Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9YRYsKcYgY&t
This was episode 1 of the TF Cast. It will probably be turned into a podcast at some point.
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