Tell Karl Something
Karl interviews anyone about their passions, concerns, and true stories from their life. Everyone has a story... what's yours?
Episodes
44 episodes
June the Massage Therapist
Karl talks to June about massage therapy, communicating boundaries, healing the individual, massage as a profession, and treadmills.SuNu Wellness: https://sunuwellness.com/
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:15:02
Zach Talks Skateboarding
Karl talks to Zach about volunteering, when it's right for kids to watch PG-13 movies, why it's important to fall, starting a company in Minneapolis, and skateboarding as an artform. Links:dragonflyskateboards:
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:06:41
Tom's Poker Group
Karl talks to Tom about his long-running poker group. They discuss the common pitfalls facing poker groups, how to handle the money, why gambling is important, whether or not to make the group co-ed, and how to start a new group today. Karl's f...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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59:04
Julie Got Even Fiercer
Karl talks to Julie, nearly one year after their last conversation. They discuss the Adderall shortage, electric wheelchairs, progressive politics surrounding Medicare, population ethics, mini golf, and why she calls The White House daily.
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:03:52
Anton and The Definition of Literacy
Karl talks to the President of Literacy Minnesota, Anton Jones. They discuss abundance mindset, absurdist theatre, infinite curiosity, and the plurality of literacy. Please check out the links below for more information about Literacy Minnesota...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:42:42
Michael Leading With Love
Karl talks to Michael, his father's roommate. They discuss Michael's passion for Jesus, the healing power of positive language, the importance of mechanical maintenance, surviving against the odds, and how to grow a Lily patch.
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:15:28
Jimi's Journey, Part 2
Karl talks to Jimi, a self-described adult child of an alcoholic, an Air Force veteran, a professional musician, a VA employee, and a man confronting his strengths and faults with integrity as a guide. This episode is split into two parts, and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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52:42
Jimi's Journey, Part 1
Karl talks to Jimi, a self-described adult child of an alcoholic, an Air Force veteran, a professional musician, a VA employee, and a man confronting his strengths and faults with integrity as a guide. This episode is split into two parts, and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:03:15
Steve the Veteran
Karl talks to Steve, a VA Employee and combat veteran. They discuss the importance of filing a claim, the difference between active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, the positive side to being open about mental health struggles, and why a tenacious...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:41:12
Jake the Songwriter
In this Season 3 finale, Karl talks to Jake, longtime friend and collaborator. They discuss his journey from band practice in the barn to contract negotiations in Nashville, the beauty of having drive that elevates out of betrayal, telling Kid ...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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1:04:39
Steve and The Pacemaker
Karl talks to his father, Steve. They discuss Steve's rather sudden pacemaker surgery, fasting as medicine, how to be a Vikings fan, why it's important to laugh, and why some medical events are a gift.
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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1:32:27
Jaime the Recycling Champion
Karl talks to Jaime, a local recycling champion. They discuss the saddest episode of TV in history, Spongebob Squarepants and his zeitgeist, the Prosperity Gospel circa 2000, girls lurking on Reddit, and tattoos in the workplace.
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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1:18:11
Dean the Sports Psychologist
Karl talks to Dean, a sports psychologist, professor, author, and coach to several national and collegiate athletic teams in the United States and Peru. They talk about art that takes your breath away, the minuscule difference between athletics...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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1:05:24
Christin the Abolitionist
Karl talks to Christin, a neighborhood activist, abolitionist, and school reform advocate. They discuss agreeing and disagreeing with your own team, tangible steps to reduce violence and suffering, the importance of redefining wealth and safety...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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1:37:53
Lisa the Recovering Catholic
Karl talks to Lisa, a family friend, about marriage, changing (or not changing) your name, confessing every day, why God is real but the man-made rules are bullshit, and how to keep a best friend for fifty years.
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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1:14:24
Bruce the Jazz Healer
Karl talks to Bruce, a professional jazz musician and educator. They discuss the healing nature of music, the vital importance of African-American music history, why the way forward is by inviting community, and where in MN you can have a great...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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1:07:23
Laura and the Demise of Old Country Buffet
Karl talks to Laura, his mother, about anger, America's definition of production, why Old Country Buffet failed, and why Bill Maher can go fuck himself.Visit Hammerhause Studios for your audio recording needs! https://www.facebook...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:26:27
KerryJo the Neighborhood Advocate for School Board
Karl talks with KerryJo Felder, a parent and neighborhood advocate running for MPS School Board. They discuss the vital importance of improving and funding public schools, the inherent beauty and power of Minneapolis, choosing empathy over symp...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:24:35
Collin the Optimist for School Board
Karl sits down with Collin, a lifelong educator, a small town and big city advocate, and a believer in pragmatic optimism. They talk about why he's running for Minneapolis School Board, why most people truly do want to get better, and why right...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:11:44
Steve's Adventure's With Alan
Karl interviews his father, Steve, about his adventures with the late Alan Willis. Alan and Steve were best friends for nearly 60 years, and Steve tells about hopping freight trains, sneaking into movie theaters, and living life outside of the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:18:23
Norvell 4 School Board
Karl talks to Lori, a former co-worker, a mom fighting for change and good trouble, and a candidate for School Board in Minneapolis. They talk about why the past five years felt like fifty, why the fight is worth it, and where to get the best b...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:14:56
Casey the Math Optimist
Karl talks to Casey about marching band, education, firehoses of money, punk rock, and why everyone is a "math person."Check out Casey’s Twitter! https://twitter.com/rutherfordcasey
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:08:01
Sarah and The Wild Tinkergarten
Karl talks to Sarah, an avid camper, van-life advocate, pre-school teacher, and mother of two about "Hiking Thru Life," living with your mother-in-law, and what makes a top-tier trail mix.Hiking Thru Life podcast:https://hikingthrul...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:14:09
Lee and The Colonel Channel
Karl talks to Colonel Lee, the Law Wolf, about leadership, landing helicopters, unorthodox interviews, and the importance of levity in a crisis. Links to related content below!Ukraine News Story:
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:17:43
Jordan the Dirtbikin' Dad
Karl chats with Jordan, a friend from high school after a nearly 20 year gap. They talk about Dad Life, women and daughters, sons and chickens, politics at work and at home, why he loves his wife, and why he will always wear a helmet on a dirt ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:13:23