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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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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchPark 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 =.
Park Bench Perspectives is hosted by Carlos Figueroa & Michael Hammer. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Park Bench Perspectives - 31 - Halloween Memories, Costumes, and Community Traditions" (30 October 2026, 22 minutes), "Park Bench Perspectives - 30- Out of the Park - World Series Preview" (23 October 2026, 29 minutes), and "Park Bench Perspective Ep 29 - St. Louis Park: Roads, Memories, and Mapping the Twin Cities" (12 October 2026, 31 minutes).
Park Bench Perspectives publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 30 episodes.
Booking probability for Park Bench Perspectives is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Park Bench Perspectives requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Park Bench Perspectives's contact route on record: public web form.
Carlos Figueroa & Michael Hammer hosts Park Bench Perspectives, a society podcast with 30 episodes published.
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Episode #31
Send Comments and Feedback Halloween Memories, Costumes, and Community Traditions Carlos Figueroa and Mike Hammer talk about fall weather and tree colors, then reminisce about childhood Halloween in St. Louis Park...
Episode #30
Send Comments and Feedback Brewers vs. Rays World Series Preview and the Mind Games of Baseball Mike Hammer and Carlos Figueroa preview the World Series beginning tonight between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay...
Episode #29
Send Comments and Feedback Park Bench Perspective in St. Louis Park: Roads, Memories, and Mapping the Twin Cities Carlos Figueroa and Mike Hammer record the Park Bench Perspective podcast from a literal bench at...
Episode #26
Send Comments and Feedback Reuniting with John Bigelow: Cedar Manor Memories, St. Louis Park, and Life After High School Hosts Mike Hammer and Carlos Figueroa welcome longtime friend John Bigelow to the “proverbial...
Episode #26
Send Comments and Feedback St. Louis Park Roots, Minnesota Wild Hockey, and Remembering Marty Hammer with Kevin Falness Carlos Figueroa and Mike Hammer host Park Bench Perspectives with guest Kevin Falness (St. Louis...
Episode #24
Send Comments and Feedback From a park bench conversation, Carlos Figueroa and Mike Hammer discuss how society and parenting can over-coddle people, leaving them reluctant to be uncomfortable, take risks, make phone...
Episode #23
Send Comments and Feedback Park Bench Perspectives - Episode 23 - From Newport Beach to Little League Sponsors: Donuts, Old Teams, and Old Maps Carlos Figueroa and co-host Mike Hammer open the Park Bench Perspective...
Episode #22
Send Comments and Feedback Park Bench Perspective: Serendipity, Youth Sports, and Showing Up Mike Hammer and Carlos Figueroa chat from their “park bench perspective” about Minnesota’s heat wave, brief rain, and the...
Episode #21
Send Comments and Feedback From San Jose to St. Louis Park: Chuck Chastain’s Park Bench Perspective Carlos Figueroa and Mike “Hammer” talk on their “park bench” podcast with guest Chuck Chastain, a St. Louis Park High...
Episode #20
Send Comments and Feedback The Random Show: St. Louis Park Support, Phobias, and Faith Carlos Figueroa and Mike Hammer open with talk about extreme summer heat, humidity, and smoke affecting breathing, then shift to St...
Episode #19
Send Comments and Feedback Surviving Rock ’n’ Roll: Concert Mishaps, Heat, and Close Calls Carlos Figueroa and Mike Hammer trade “park bench perspective” banter before sharing stories about concerts being hazardous...
Episode #18
Send Comments and Feedback Fourth of July Memories, Fireworks, and Dog Stories from the Bench Mike Hammer and Carlos Figueroa reunite on the “park bench” to talk about Fourth of July plans, memories of the 1976...
Episode #17
Send Comments and Feedback Mike and Carlos Figueroa talk on Father’s Day from their “park bench” perspective, reflecting on Carlos’s late father and how youth baseball has changed from inexpensive local leagues to...
Episode #16
Send Comments and Feedback Park Bench Perspectives - Episode 16: Beek's Pizza, Babe Ruth Baseball, and The White Shadow Episode Summary: In this episode of Park Bench Perspectives , hosts Carlos Figueroa and Mike Hammer...
Episode #15
Send Comments and Feedback In this episode of Park Bench Perspectives , hosts Mike and Carlos welcome a special guest to the bench: Mike’s older sister, Michelle. Bringing her "older sister female perspective" to the...
Episode #14
<p>Send Comments and Feedback</p><p>Memorial Day Bench Talk: Dad Jokes, Raccoons in the Attic, Fireworks, and Barter</p><p>On a Memorial Day in Minnesota, Carlos and Mike Hammer record “Park Bench Perspectives,”...
Episode #13
<p>Send Comments and Feedback</p><p>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...
Episode #12
<p>Send Comments and Feedback</p><p>St. Louis Park Summertime Perspectives (and the “Bare Ass Pool” Story)<br/><br/>Carlos Figueroa and Mike Hammer talk on Park Bench Perspectives about May leading into summer in St...
Episode #11
<p>Send Comments and Feedback</p><p>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...
Episode #10
<p>Send Comments and Feedback</p><p>Posters, Pop Cans, and Park Bench Perspectives<br/><br/>Mike Hammer and Carlos Figueroa reminisce on a “park bench” about teen bedroom posters (Farrah Fawcett, Led Zeppelin...
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