The Realest Agents Podcast

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May 2026

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About the show

Welcome to the Realest Agents Podcast! Stay tuned in every other week as we bring in new guests to discuss numerous topics in relation to people and community, business and finance, education and coaching, and of course real estate. The idea behind this podcast is to connect ourselves closer to the community and people that we work with, and to provide an insight into our process of building those relationships. We hope you can takeaway something of value each episode, and enjoy the conversations that we have.

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May 26, 2026Episode 5033 min

Tony Zerwas - Mission Home Loans

New episode of The Realest Agents Podcast is out now with our neighboring officemate, Tony Zerwas from Mission Home Loans.You may know Tony as:the mortgage guythe veteran advocateor the guy constantly photoshopping his head onto memesBut behind all the humor is someone who genuinely takes pride in helping veterans and educating people on VA home loans and the home buying process.We talked business, veterans, mortgages, entrepreneurship, and you'll hear plenty of laughing.

May 6, 2026Episode 4930 min

Rachel Gillespie - Gillespie Law Firm PLLC

We may have temporarily waived attorney-client privilege for this one… 😅Our latest podcast episode features our good friend, business neighbor, and one of Isanti’s finest attorneys, Rachel Gillespie. We had a great conversation covering business, community, entrepreneurship, and plenty in between. Give it a listen!

February 10, 2026Episode 4725 min

Janet Schaak

We sat down with Janet Schaak, a woman of many talents and even more stories.From serving in the military, to turning wrenches as a diesel mechanic, firing up the smoker, making music, and hosting her own radio station.Janet’s path isn’t linear and neither is her impact. Everything she does is rooted in showing up, contributing, and caring about the place she calls home.

December 5, 2025Episode 4622 min

Isanti Together - Illuminate Isanti

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Karla and Bre — two community-minded leaders who saw something special in Isanti and decided it was worth fighting for. When the City of Isanti announced it would discontinue Illuminate Isanti, the beloved winter light festival many families looked forward to each year, Karla and Bre stepped up.They created Isanti Together, a volunteer-driven group with one mission: keep the magic alive.Join us as we explore how this grassroots movement began, the passion behind their efforts, the challenges of taking on a city-run event as volunteers, and the big vision they have for the future of Illuminate Isanti and beyond.This episode is a celebration of community, leadership, and what happens when everyday people decide, “If not us, then who?”

November 21, 2025Episode 4538 min

JoJo's Photo & Studio

This week we sat down with Jojo Spencer — lifelong community builder, photographer, and the creative mind behind one of Isanti’s most recognizable studios. We talked about his many roles over the years, the heart behind his photo business, and his perspective on what makes our community so special.A great conversation with an even better person.

October 24, 2025Episode 4447 min

Reel Vision - Johnny & Jeff

We sat down with the owners of Reel Vision — our neighbors right here in the Creamery building! They might do marketing and videography, but at their core, they’re storytellers. Excited to share their story and have them here in Isanti!

October 2, 2025Episode 4337 min

Bill Stickels III - Isanti/Chisago County Star

This week we sit down with Bill Stickels III, Editor-in-Chief of the Isanti-Chisago County Star. Bill shares insights from his career in local media and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the community’s favorite annual feature — Best Of. From journalism to celebrating what makes our area shine, this conversation is packed with stories, perspective, and hometown pride.

September 11, 2025Episode 4250 min

Cambridge-Isanti Schools Referendum

November is quickly approaching and a school referendum is going to be on the ballot. We are joined by Chris Kampa (Director of Finance & Operations) and Christina Thayer-Anderson (Director of Community Education) to break down the referendum and answer all of your questions

July 30, 2025Episode 4138 min

Jenny Henthorn - New Pathways

She's back for round #2! Jen is the Community Engagement Coordinator at New Pathways. If you haven't heard, New Pathways is a local non-profit that helps families with children who are suffering homelessness. They are also in the news because of their new shelter that is just about to begin construction in Cambridge. Jen fills us in on the new shelter and how they were able to fund it.

July 3, 2025Episode 4043 min

John Wagner - County News Review

This week on The Realest Agents Podcast, we sit down with the one and only John Wagner—journalist, sportswriter, and all-around character. From covering breaking news to calling out bad calls on the field, John shares stories from decades in journalism and local sports. Honestly… he should have his own podcast.