Welcome to ’Excelsior!,’ the captivating podcast hosted by Britleigh Cocozzello. In each episode, Britleigh delves into the vibrant world of Twin Cities artists and entrepreneurs, unraveling their unique stories. Join her as she introduces you to the individuals shaping the artistic and business landscape of the Twin Cities. Discover the faces behind the creativity, be inspired by their journeys to success, gain insights into the challenges they overcome, and get a glimpse of the dedicated community that fuels Minnesota’s spirit. ’Excelsior!’ is your gateway to connecting with the heart and soul of the thriving Minnesota community.
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Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
31%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to ’Excelsior!,’ the captivating podcast hosted by Britleigh Cocozzello. In each episode, Britleigh delves into the vibrant world of Twin Cities artists and entrepreneurs, unraveling their unique stories. Join her as she introduces you to the individuals shaping the artistic and business landscape of the Twin Cities.
Excelsior! is hosted by Britleigh. The show has published 99 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Regen Ryan Loves Coconut Milk Ice Cream!" (14 October 2026, 136 minutes), "Lisa Whichmann Loves Wine!" (9 October 2026, 84 minutes), and "Ditch Pigeon Loves Burger Vision!" (27 September 2026, 70 minutes).
Excelsior! publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 83 minutes across 99 episodes.
Booking probability for Excelsior! is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Excelsior! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Excelsior!'s contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Excelsior! are Artists, Writers & Performers. Excelsior! has an arts audience.
Britleigh hosts Excelsior!, an arts podcast with 99 episodes published.
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Episode #134
Sometimes you meet someone out in the wild, they introduce you to their music, and you discover something you didn't even know you were missing. That's how I met Regen Ryan, and I had no idea what conscious hip-hop was...
Episode #133
Lisa is a realtor AND the woman behind Perfect Virtual Assistants, where she helps businesses find the right virtual assistant to make life a little easier. We talk about how it all works, answer questions about hiring...
Episode #132
sit down with two of my favorite musicians and lovebirds, Hayley Anne and Morgan, of the Minnesota band Ditch Pigeon! We talk about all things music, art, their lives, and their newest album, Burger Vision. I saw them...
Episode #131
I sat down with Leslee Lane Hoyum after meeting her while photographing Lakselaget’s July luncheon, and let me just say… this woman has DONE some things. Leslee is one of the women behind Lakselaget, a group of...
Episode #130
You may recognize Worker B from your local co-op, but did you know they have a storefront tucked inside the Northrup King Building in Northeast Minneapolis? I sat down with Jennifer Merrill, the newer owner of Worker B...
Episode #129
In this episode, I sit down with cellist and musician Caitlin Benson to talk about her first solo album, Holly X.O., set to be released October 29. And there’s something you might not expect: there’s no cello on it...
Episode #128
What happens when a photographer stops chasing the next picture and takes the time to really see the one in front of them? In this episode of Excelsior!, I sit down with Twin Cities portrait and fine-art photographer...
Episode #127
New Excelsior! Episode with Magdalena Grace! I sat down with Magdalena Grace to talk about all the things she does—from spirituality and personal growth to entrepreneurship, healing, empowerment, and her work helping...
Episode #126
This week I got to hang out with one of my favorite local comedians, Khadijah Cooper, who somehow manages to be both absolutely hilarious and the Director of Sexuality Education. We dove into comedy, sexual health...
Episode #125
To celebrate the 5-year anniversary of Excelsior!, the microphone gets turned around as Analise, videographer for Excelsior!, interviews host Britleigh. Together, they reflect on the journey of building a...
Episode #124
Who knew diapers could make for such a fun conversation? 💚 In this episode of Excelsior!, I sit down with Eric Forseth, the new owner of Do Good Diapers, a Twin Cities cloth diaper service that makes cloth diapering...
Episode #123
Chat with Britt Brat who is the lead singer of Varmints Minneapolis band.
Episode #123
In this episode of Excelsior!, I sit down with one of my favorite people and longtime friend, Brit Nylander—drummer for the local punk band The Varmints! We catch up live and dive into everything from Brit's unique...
Episode #122
I sit down with one of my favorites, Laura Larsen, co-owner of Hounds Tooth Grooming in Saint Paul! Laura has been my trusted dog groomer (and on-call nail trimmer!) for years, so it was such a joy to have her in the...
Episode #121
What happens when you combine a conversation about the Akashic Records with a very energetic one-year-old? A fun episode filled with great conversation and a few unexpected moments! This week I'm joined by Britta, an...
Episode #120
I got to sit down with Dan Rosen — singer, guitarist, writer, and creator of the Twin Cities band 🔪 — for a really fun episode of Excelsior! We talked about music, writing, creativity, art, and so much more. Dan and I...
Episode #119
Of course Kendall loves pho… because I do too. It was only fitting that the title of this episode came naturally after realizing yet another thing we have in common. This episode felt like meeting my personality...
Episode #118
This is an episode you don’t want to miss. I caught up with my favorite comedian, Chicky Dabs—a well-known Twin Cities comic—who also happens to be five months pregnant, and we got into everything. We talked babies...
Episode #117
I sat down with Richard Anderson—truly a Minneapolis icon—and from the moment he walked in, he was dressed head to toe in color. It felt like the perfect reflection of who he is and what he brings to this city. One of...
Episode #116
Before we ever met in person, Eva Johnson and I already had mutual—circling each other on the internet, realizing we knew a million of the same people, and bonding over our shared love language: dive bars. Eva is the...
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speech language pathologist and feeding expert
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