Brews & Cruise Podcast

From Addiction to Second Chances: Rick Utley | Doc’s Recovery House

What does it take to overcome addiction, rebuild your life, and turn personal struggles into a mission to help others? On this episode of Brews & Cruise Podcast, host Ch

Life After Losing Your Spouse: Grief, Healing & Finding Love Again | Seth Brantner

💔 6 Years Without My Wife: Grief, Fatherhood & Finding Love Again | Seth Brantner What happens when you lose the love of your life, but still have children to raise and

Steve Patterson Returns: The Fight for Minnesota Governor & the Moderate Majority

Steve Patterson returns to Brews & Cruise to talk about his campaign for Minnesota Governor and what’s next for the Moderate Majority of Minnesota. After falling short o

Big Changes in Winona: Winona Axe & Arcade + DGE

Big changes are happening in Winona! This week on the Brews & Cruise Podcast, we’re joined by Alex from Winona Axe & Arcade, along with Nikos and Felicia from DGE (Dinge

My $5,000 Hole-in-One: The Shot, the Celebration & Getting Paid

One swing. One perfect shot. $5,000 on the line. ⛳💰 In this episode of the Brews & Cruise Podcast, I’m telling the full story of my first-ever hole-in-one—and the shot j

Canada vs. USA: Do We Really Need Each Other? | Paul Van Eijl Returns

What’s really happening between the United States and Canada—and what does it look like from both sides of the border? 🇺🇸🇨🇦 Nearly two years after his first appearance,

Cody Zitzner: Car Detailing, Sobriety & Betting on Himself

Cody Zitzner joins the Brews & Cruise Podcast to talk about betting on himself, building a car detailing business, and how much his life has changed along the way. Cody

From Lifelong Friends to Business Owners | Little House Crafts & Gifts

What happens when years of friendship, raising kids together, and a shared creative spirit turn into a business? This week on the Brews & Cruise Podcast, Katie Pehler Le

Storm Chasers: Crazy Tornado Encounters with Heartland & Northern Chasers

What’s it really like to chase tornadoes and severe storms across the Midwest? 🌪️ This week on the Brews & Cruise Podcast, Heartland Chasers and Northern Chasers join me

Jack Hedin: From Featherstone Farm to Minnesota Senate

Jack Hedin joins the Brews & Cruise Podcast to talk about his journey from farmer and business owner to candidate for Minnesota Senate District 26. Jack shares the story

Behind the Lens with Carly Scott of Carly Scott Photography

This week on the Brews & Cruise Podcast, we sit down with Carly Scott, owner of Carly Scott Photography, to talk about turning a passion for photography into a business.

From Pro Dancer to Community Leader | The Story Behind Under The Bridge | Kat Dworschak

In this episode of the Brews & Cruise Podcast, Chris Jacobson sits down with the founder of Under The Bridge in Winona, Minnesota, to talk about her journey from performi

What It's REALLY Like Being a Radio DJ & Wedding DJ | Paul Ebner Interview

What does it really take to become a successful radio DJ and wedding DJ? In this episode of the Brews & Cruise Podcast, host Chris Jacobson welcomes back returning guest

Wedding Photographer Shares Secrets Couples Never Hear | Sophie Herber

Planning a wedding in 2026? This episode is packed with advice every engaged couple should hear. Chris Jacobson sits down with professional wedding photographer Sophie H

Building a Race Car From Scratch: The Truth About Dirt Track Racing w/ Jake James

What does it really take to build a dirt track race car? In this episode of Brews & Cruise, Chris Jacobson sits down with a passionate dirt track racer to discuss buildin

Meet John Hazelton | Candidate for Winona County Sheriff

Welcome back to another episode of the Brews & Cruise Podcast! In this episode, host Chris Jacobson sits down with John Hazelton, a candidate for Winona County Sheriff,

Meet Charles Rolbiecki | Candidate for Winona County Sheriff

What does a Sheriff’s Deputy actually do? What is the role of a County Sheriff? On this episode of Brews & Cruise Podcast, host Chris Jacobson sits down with Charles Rol

How Samantha Kriesel Built a Successful Cleaning Company from the Ground Up

Samantha Kriesel, owner of Maid You Look Cleaning Co., joins the Brews & Cruise Podcast to share how she built a successful cleaning company, the realities of entrepreneu

From the Press Box to Harbormaster: Andy “Wojo” Wojciechowski

In this episode of the Brews & Cruise Podcast, host Chris Jacobson sits down with one of the most recognizable voices in Winona—Andy “Wojo” Wojciechowski. Known for his

Skincare Myths, Facials & Healthy Skin with Esthetician Hannah Zaborowski

Skincare doesn't have to be confusing. In this episode of Brews & Cruise, Chris Jacobson sits down with esthetician and skin studio owner Hannah Zaborowski to talk about