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In this podcast Jacob Blaeser (BlazeAir Productions), Colton Maher (Woods to Water Real Estate) and Isaiah Moengen (Lakes Area Heroes) cover everything in the 'Lakes Area'. They catch up with fellow local business owners, lifelong area residents, friends, family and even local celebs.For inquiries please email: listenlocalmn@gmail.com

Listen Local is a business podcast hosted by Jacob Blaeser, with 284 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jacob Blaeser hosts Listen Local, a business show with 284 episodes published.

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  S7 E35 - Travel Perks w/ Eric Perkins

  Oct 3, 202635 min

  Hello Listen Local friends and family! On today's show, Eric Perkins joins the crew to talk all things Travel Perks! Perk dives into the idea behind the travel series, some of the incredible locations he’s visited, his favorite moments so far, and what makes each episode unique. He also touches on why tourism, especially in Minnesota, was missing the "travel perks style" of series.  Plus, the LL crew and perk talk about his partnership with BlazeAir Productions, what goes into bringing Travel Perks to life, where you can watch the series, and what could be coming next Another fun conversation with one of Minnesota’s most recognizable personalities! And as always, thanks to our 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance , Craguns Legacy Courses , Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs! Instagram: ListenLocalMN BlazeAirProductions WoodsToWaterMN NorthwoodsAgent Facebook: Listen Local MN BlazeAirMN WoodsToWaterMN

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  S7 E34 - Crosslake Fall Events!

  Sep 24, 202648 min

  Big Fall events continue   here in the Lakes Area  THIS Weekend!   Today, we’re talking all things Crosslake! First, we chat with Dave Anderson to talk about the first-ever Crosslake Oktoberfest (Oct. 16–17) featuring The Dweebs, wiener-dog races, stein holding, 17 local stops and a massive Oktoberfest tent  (thanks to our wonderful friends at Party Time Rental) ! Then, we talk to Heather Jones to   preview Crosslake Days (which is happening THIS WEEKEND ), including the Chili Cook-Off, Lost Chili Pepper Hunt, Street Dance and everything happening around town. Plus, a Local Happenings that includes Haunted Mini Golf and other upcoming Halloween attractions, Lakes Area Heroes events and more! And of course some SKOL talk of course And as always, thanks to our 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance , Craguns Legacy Courses , Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs! Instagram: ListenLocalMN BlazeAirProductions WoodsToWaterMN NorthwoodsAgent Facebook: Listen Local MN BlazeAirMN WoodsToWaterMN

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  S7 E33 - Football and Fall Festivals

  Sep 17, 202634 min

  Hello Listen Local Fans, let's going to get right into it ! This shorter episode is pretty straight forward... Football, Fall Festivals, and Fun in the BLA ! Tune in now! And as always, thanks to our 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance , Craguns Legacy Courses , Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs! Instagram: ListenLocalMN BlazeAirProductions WoodsToWaterMN NorthwoodsAgent Facebook: Listen Local MN BlazeAirMN WoodsToWaterMN

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  S7 E32 - Sponsor Appreciation

  Sep 11, 202644 min

  Hello Listen Local Family! School is back, there's a brisk feel in the air, and I think we can finally say "summer 2026" has come to an end. But, even though summer might be over, the local businesses are still up and running. Businesses that include our amazing Listen Local Sponsors. So, we thought there's no better time to do an appreciation episode for all of those wonderful sponsors. Without them, this show would not be possible! Those 2026 sponsors include: Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance , Craguns Legacy Courses , Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs! Instagram: ListenLocalMN BlazeAirProductions WoodsToWaterMN NorthwoodsAgent Facebook: Listen Local MN BlazeAirMN WoodsToWaterMN

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  S7 E31 - The BIG Recap - Adam Thielen, Maddi Gordon, Chris Tungseth and more!

  Sep 4, 20261h 54m

  Listen Local Fam, let us tell ya... Last week was a blur! From Live from BIR for the NHRA Nationals to Live at the CRMC Championship. It was A WEEK. So much happened, with so many good interviews so we HAD to do a BEST OF recap show. Guests on this episode include NHRA Driver Maddi Gordon (9:53), NFL Legend Adam Thielen (22:18), American Idol's Superstar Chris Tungseth (49:35), 'Good Good Golf' and PGA of America Golfer Mason Greene (1:11:08), plus some of the Cragun's Top Dawgs... ALL ON ONE SHOW. Tune In. It Was Fun. And as always, thanks to our 2026 sponsors Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, Hanneken Insurance , Craguns Legacy Courses , Party Time Rental, Bens Marine and Motorsports and our PRESENTING SPONSOR Lakes Area CPAs! Instagram: ListenLocalMN BlazeAirProductions WoodsToWaterMN NorthwoodsAgent Facebook: Listen Local MN BlazeAirMN WoodsToWaterMN

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