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Park Bench Perspectives

Hosted by Carlos Figueroa & Michael Hammer · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 13 episodes

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Episodes
13
Last ep.
12 days ago
Avg length
33m
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27
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Listen Score
16
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About this podcast

Park Bench Perspectives is a conversation-driven podcast about making sense of the world without pretending to have all the answers. Hosted by Carlos Figueroa and Michael Hammer, two childhood friends who grew up in St Louis Park, MN =. Each episode feels like sitting down on a park bench—no scripts, no hot takes for the sake of it—just thoughtful discussion, honest questions, and a willingness to challenge assumptions. It’s not about being right. It’s about thinking better.

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About the host

Carlos Figueroa & Michael Hammer hosts Park Bench Perspectives, a society show with 13 episodes published.

Recent episodes

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Memorial Day Bench Talk: Dad Jokes, Raccoons in the Attic, Fireworks, and Barter

Jun 2, 202625mEp. 14S1

Send Comments and Feedback Memorial Day Bench Talk: Dad Jokes, Raccoons in the Attic, Fireworks, and Barter On a Memorial Day in Minnesota, Carlos and Mike Hammer record “Park Bench Perspectives,” starting with a dad jok

First Jobs and St. Louis Park Rituals

May 25, 202626mEp. 13S1

Send Comments and Feedback From their “Park Bench Perspective,” Carlos and Mike Hammer reminisce about growing up in St. Louis Park and early work experiences, starting with a childhood paper route and frustrations with

We Remember Summers in St. Louis Park

May 19, 202641mEp. 12S1

Send Comments and Feedback St. Louis Park Summertime Perspectives (and the “Bare Ass Pool” Story) Carlos Figueroa and Mike Hammer talk on Park Bench Perspectives about May leading into summer in St. Louis Park, recalling

Mother’s Day Park Bench Perspective: Remembering Judy and Maria

May 12, 202637mEp. 11S1

Send Comments and Feedback On Mother’s Day, hosts Mike Hammer and Carlos Figueroa return to their “park bench perspective,” invite listeners to leave Fan Mail or voicemails on their Buzzsprout page to share St. Louis Par

The St Louis Park Experience: Posters, Postcards, and Parents

Apr 21, 202653mEp. 10S1

Send Comments and Feedback Posters, Pop Cans, and Park Bench Perspectives Mike Hammer and Carlos Figueroa reminisce on a “park bench” about teen bedroom posters (Farrah Fawcett, Led Zeppelin, Lamborghini, Easy Rider), po

Tapping the Keg at the St. Louis Park Train Trestle

Apr 16, 202631mEp. 9S1

Send Comments and Feedback Lady Gaga, Keg Parties, and Park Bench Perspectives From their park bench, Mike Hammer and Carlos Figueroa catch up about Mike attending a Lady Gaga concert and joking about painkillers for his

Talkin’ ’Bout My St. Louis Park Generations Gen X vs Gen Z Music Swap

Apr 14, 202630mEp. 8S1

Send Comments and Feedback From their “park bench perspective,” Carlos and Mike (“Hammer”) welcome Mike’s Gen Z daughter, Georgia, to discuss generations and music. They joke about Gen X vs. baby boomers, naming conventi

Rockin' the SLP Part 2

Apr 9, 202634mEp. 7S1

Send Comments and Feedback Rockin' the SLP Park 2 Carlos Figueroa and co-host Mike Hammer chat on Park Bench Perspectives about how music and pets mark life’s timeline while reminiscing about growing up in St. Louis Park

St Louis Park Plays That Funky Music - Part 1

Apr 7, 202633mEp. 6S1

Send Comments and Feedback Park Bench Perspective: First Albums, Concert Memories, and Music Discovery Carlos Figueroa and Mike Hammer discuss music from their “park bench” perspective while joking about Carlos’s recent

Baseball, Hot Dogs, and Juggs

Apr 2, 202640mEp. 5S1

Send Comments and Feedback On this episode of Park Bench Perspectives, Mike Hammer and Carlos kick off spring by talking baseball—how T-ball and Little League shaped their Minnesota childhoods, expanded their friendships

Growing Up in a Smaller World in St Louis Park

Mar 30, 202626mEp. 3S1

Send Comments and Feedback Park Bench Perspectives: Growing Up in a Smaller World First off Mike Hammer and Carlos Figueroa really appreciate all the great feedback. We recorded this episode before receiving comments but

Restaurants, Robberies, and Pig Roasts

Mar 30, 202624mEp. 4S1

Send Comments and Feedback Fan Feedback, St. Louis Park Food Memories, and Pig Roast Stories Mike Hammer and Carlos Figueroa open the episode by reading early listener feedback, including a Minneapolis commenter question

Welcome to Park Bench Perspectives

Mar 22, 202624mEp. 1S1

Send Comments and Feedback Welcome to Park Bench Perspective: Old Friends, St. Louis Park, and Making Sense of the World Carlos Figueroa and Mike Hammer introduce their show, “Park Bench Perspective,” describing it as a

Stirrups, Smorgasbords, and St. Louis Park

Mar 22, 202631mEp. 2S1

Send Comments and Feedback In this episode Minnesota March weather and the false promise of springWhy baseball and spring were inseparable growing upMeeting before kindergarten at Elliott ElementaryLittle League, Cub Lea

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Who is the host of Park Bench Perspectives?

Park Bench Perspectives is hosted by Carlos Figueroa & Michael Hammer. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 13 episodes.

How many episodes does Park Bench Perspectives have?

Park Bench Perspectives has published 13 episodes.

What topics does Park Bench Perspectives cover?

Park Bench Perspectives regularly covers society, culture, relationships. It sits in the society category, with a culture focus.

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How long are Park Bench Perspectives episodes?

Episodes of Park Bench Perspectives average 33 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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