Kings and Queens of Miniature Castles

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Jun 2025

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About the show

In this podcast, we'll be interviewing those who excel in their vocation (from chiropractors to carpenters, plumbers to physical therapists). The goal is to both learn more about their various roles, and to bridge the information gap between consumers and producers; allowing us to make wiser decisions in our day to day life!

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June 16, 2025Episode 111 hr 9 min

Dr. Andrew Peltier

Today we're chatting with Dr. Andrew Peltier, a doctor of internal medicine working out of the Allina Healthcare Clinic in Cambridge, MN. What IS internal medicine you ask? Join us as we answer that question and a slew of others you may have along the way!Learn something new or have a career you want to learn more about? Let me know!Support the showStay up to date by following my instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kings_queens_mini_castles/

December 16, 202445 min

Lexi Johnson: Wedding Photographer

There's a chill in the air, a sense of hustle and bustle, and twinkling lights all around, meaning it's that most wonderful time of the year: Engagement Season Babee! And, of course, this being 2024, it NEEDS to be captured to show the full romance. That's where Lexi Johnson steps in. Join us as we learn the inner workings of wedding photography. Learn something new or have a career you want to learn more about? Let me know!Support the showStay up to date by following my instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kings_queens_mini_castles/

June 17, 202456 min

Stacey Bosely: Economics Professor and Expert Witness

Meet Stacey Bosley, an Micro-economics Professor at Hamline University and an Expert Witness in regards to multi-level marketing schemes. We'll be talking all things college, how to become a professor, and verifying that YOU're not involved in a multi-level marketing organization!Learn something new or have a career you want to learn more about? Let me know!Support the showStay up to date by following my instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kings_queens_mini_castles/

March 1, 2024Episode 140 min

Jim Morrison: Cidery Owner

From Navy man to Delta pilot to Cidery owner/operator, there's not much that Jim Morrison hasn't seen. Join us today as we delve headfirst into the world of cider production and organic farming in the Midwest.Learn something new or have a career you want to learn more about? Let me know!Support the showStay up to date by following my instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kings_queens_mini_castles/

June 2, 2023Episode 142 min

Michelle Lundeen: Sultan of Real Estate

Join us as we talk to Michelle Lundeen, a realtor with over 20 years of experience serving the community near Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. She'll take us through discerning the difference between the good, the bad, and the ugly of buying/selling homes, and the people who work the market!Learn something new or have a career you want to learn more about? Let me know!Support the showStay up to date by following my instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kings_queens_mini_castles/

October 31, 2022Episode 545 min

Ben Wilson: Kwik Trip District Leader

When I think of a "Mr. Wilson", I automatically think of an old curmudgeon being unnecessarily provoked by a 10 year old boy by the name of Denis. Fortunately, the Ben Wilson we're chatting with today has nothing in common with the fictional character. Generally known as the nicest guy in La Crosse, Ben is a District Leader for Kwik Trip (a regional convenience store company who's casually invading the midwest), with 17 stores under his supervision. Ranked by Forbes Magazine as one of the top employers in the States (2022), leaders like Ben are very much the reason why.Learn something new or have a career you want to learn more about? Let me know!Support the showStay up to date by following my instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kings_queens_mini_castles/

October 17, 2022Episode 556 min

Lance Johnson: Audio Engineer

Today we'll be talking with my good friend Lance Johnson, an audio engineer working predominately in the Minneapolis area. Lance has over 5 years of experience between mixing front of house for church venues, running live streams, and producing music on the side. Join us as we discuss ear training, the differences between mixing and mastering, and how to get your drummer to STOP. NOODLING!Learn something new or have a career you want to learn more about? Let me know!Support the showStay up to date by following my instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kings_queens_mini_castles/

October 3, 2022Episode 41 hr 5 min

Paul Fisher: Physical Therapist

Here's Paul Fisher, a physical therapist with over 26 years of experience under his belt. Today, we'll be discussing a myriad of topics including how Covid has affected the medical community, how PT has changed over the years, and finally answering that simple question of how to start one's day off optimally! So join us as we interview this king of therapy!Learn something new or have a career you want to learn more about? Let me know!Support the showStay up to date by following my instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kings_queens_mini_castles/

September 19, 202257 min

Derek Andrjeski: Program Manager Supreme

Derek Andrjeski is a Project Manager with TRANE company based out of La Crosse. In this episode, we delve into managing people who are generally smarter than you, and how to identify the "big forces" that, if unrecognized, will make your company more obsolete than Blockbusters! Learn something new or have a career you want to learn more about? Let me know!Support the showStay up to date by following my instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kings_queens_mini_castles/

September 12, 2022Episode 21 hr 4 min

Carson Cox: Carpenter and General Contractor

Say hello to Carson Cox, a carpenter/general contractor who went from building pallet furniture for his friends in college to owning and operating his own custom woodworking company!Learn something new or have a career you want to learn more about? Let me know!Support the showStay up to date by following my instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/kings_queens_mini_castles/