The Weekend Starts Now taped its fourth show at the Chef Shack Ranch on Monday, June 8. (Above: guests from shows 3 and 4.)
This weekly podcast is a joint project of the Heavy Table and Secrets of the City, and it covers art, music, food, drink, culture, and more in the Upper Midwest. If you’d like to join us for the next taping, we’ll be at Marin Restaurant on Monday, July 6 and the Du Nord Cocktail Room on Thursday, July 23. Tickets: Marin | DuNord
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Hear the whole episode here … (We’re no longer breaking the show out into individual segment files, but we’ll keep listing them so you can preview what’s on tap.)
SEGMENT 1: INTRODUCTION
Taylor and James get serious and talk cellphone / driving safety. It’s pretty heavy stuff. Guest Michael Rand chimes in.
SEGMENT 2: MICHAEL RAND
Star Tribune Digital Sports Editor Michael Rand talks about running marathons, his multiple sclerosis diagnosis, and the tragic hilarity of FIFA.
SEGMENT 3: LISA CARLSON AND CARRIE SUMMER OF CHEF SHACK
The women behind the two restaurant, one food truck empire that is Chef Shack talk about their roots, their plans, and the glory of cooking with fire.
SEGMENT 4: NICE RIDE
Aaron from Nice Ride Minnesota swings by to talk about the popular bike-sharing program and the #gnarlyride tag that’s making the rounds.
SEGMENT 5: YOUR WEEKEND PLANS
Honkytonk Fest, the Northeast Beer Mile, and watching The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology should dominate your weekend plans.
