Midwest Legends

Midwest Legends Episode #35: Tom Kelly Pt. 1 – Learning to Play Ball, Carew, and The Big Leagues

This week on the Midwest Legends Podcast, Russell welcomes the legendary Tom Kelly to the pod! Tom Kelly may have had just a short stint in Graceville, Minnesota before m

Midwest Legends Episode #34: Charlie Parr -- A Guitar Obsession, Busking, and The Power of Music

This week on the Midwest Legends Podcast, Russell sits down with Minnesota native and legendary musician Charlie Parr! Charlie takes Russell back to his childhood in Aust

Midwest Legends Episode #33: Kent Hrbek -- The Twins, Fishing, and A Play Everyone Still Talks About

This week on the Midwest Legends Podcast Russell sits down to talk with the Minnesota and Twins baseball legend Kent Hrbek! Kent grew up just about a mile from the old Tw

Midwest Legends Episode #32: Lazerbeak -- Doomtree, Naz Reid, and the Minneapolis Music Scene

This week on the Midwest Legends Podcast, musician, producer, and Doomtree crew member Aaron Mader (AKA Lazerbeak) joins Russell to dive into his experience coming up in

Midwest Legends Episode #31: Christian Yelich -- MKE Baseball Fans, Giannis, and the Cubs Rivalry

MVP and All-Star baseball legend Christian Yelich joins Russell this week on the Midwest Legends Podcast! Christian Yelich’s legendary status goes without saying. From be

Midwest Legends Episode #30: Lou Nanne -- Hockey, Herb Brooks, and The True Story Behind 'Miracle

Former NHL Player, Olympian, and Minnesota legend, Lou Nanne joins Russell on this week’s Midwest Legends episode! Lou has years of impressive accomplishments under his b

Midwest Legends Episode #29: Leroy Butler Pt. 2 -- Lambeau Leap, Presidents, and -20 Degree Games

The legendary Packers player Leroy Butler is back again for part two! This week, Leroy goes behind the scenes of his anxiety inducing draft experience when his dream of b

Midwest Legends Episode #28: Leroy Butler Pt. 1 -- The Projects, Puntrooskie, and Getting to the NFL

This episode was so good, it had to be a two-parter! You may know him as the inventor of the Lambeau Leap or for his run in the iconic Puntrooskie play, but in this week’

Midwest Legends Episode #12: Matthew Golden -- Playing For Green Bay, Being The #1 Draft Pick, and Jordan Love

Matthew Golden is a first-round draft pick, lightning-fast wide receiver, and now a Midwest Legends guest. At just 22 years old, Matthew has worked hard, gained a lot of

Midwest Legends Episode #27: Laila Edwards -- Canadian Rivalries, UW Madison, and Olympic Gold

Midwest Legend? More like international legend! This week, star hockey player Laila Edwards gives Russell the inside scoop on her amazing journey from growing up in Ohio

Midwest Legends Episode #26: Ben Leber -- Vikings History, Tough Love, and the Drama of the Draft

Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker and current sideline analyst Ben Leber joins Russell to discuss his journey from a multicultural childhood in Iowa to a professional N

Midwest Legends Episode #25: Noah Bakken -- Motocross, Train Jumping, and Winning Big at Monster Jam

Noah Bakken, a motocross expert who is no stranger to performing impressive feats on two wheels, sat down with Russell to talk all things speed and spectacle. Noah Bakke

Midwest Legends Episode #24: Dial-in Special Part 3 w/ Jared Schutz

Welcome to Midwest Legend’s third dial-in special. Jared from Wisco Dive Bars sat down with Russell to react to 3 listener submitted stories.   Featuring stories from L

Midwest Legends Episode #23: C.J. Ham--Skateboarding, 10 Years in the NFL, & the Minneapolis Miracle

CJ Ham recently retired from the NFL after 10 seasons playing for the Vikings, and he sat down with Russell to talk about where his love for football started and where it

Midwest Legends Episode #22: Promise --The Radio Biz, Summerfest, and Interviewing Ice Cube

For Promise, the road to landing a morning show on Hot 105.7 FM wasn’t easy, but it was a labor of love. He sat down with Russell to talk about how his passion carried hi

Midwest Legends Episode #21: Ryan Ruebl -- Fish Fry, Kwik Trip, and Catching 74 Walleyes

Ryan Ruebl’s entrepreneurial spirit collided with his love for Wisconsin and 'Meanwhile In Wisconsin' was born. He stopped by the Midwest Legends studio to talk with Russ

Midwest Legends Episode #20: Mason Crosby -- Kicking, Holding Records, and Aaron Rodgers Pranks

Mason Crosby's sixteen-year run with the Green Bay Packers was fueled by his commitment to be present and available to his teammates. Newly retired, he sat down with Russ

Midwest Legends Episode #19: Dial-in Special Jared Schutz- Biting A Rattlesnake & An Armadillo Prank

Call 866-MW-LEGND for a chance to have your story played on a future dial-in episode! On the second Midwest Legends dial-in episode, Russell Nicolet and Jared Schutz are

Midwest Legends Episode #18: Chris Kanan -- Family Supper Clubs, Lawn Hacks, and Ope it's Mow Time

Chris Kanan probably knows more about lawns than most people do, but he does anything but gatekeep. He sat down with Russell in the Midwest Legends studio to talk about h

Midwest Legends Episode #17: Brett Favre -- Tough Love, Beating the Odds, and Being a Hall of Famer

Brett Favre is a Mississippi kid who became a larger than life figure in Green Bay and an NFL icon. He sat down with Russell to talk about the moments that came before, d