Midtown Coffee Radio Hour: The Podcast

Ho ho ho whaddyaknow!? Santa is here! Yes, in this 21st episode of the Midtown Coffee Radio Hour entitled, "Naughty or Spice?", we have yet another guest host, the one and only Santa Claus! We also have two returning guests, Neighbor Wes to talk about Luminary Lane and the Elf on the Shelf... that one is interesting... We also get to enter the world of the snowflakes and hear some special letters to Santa. The Blend really outdid themselves on this one, singing an array of Christmas-ish songs that will shake up your standard holiday playlists. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.

Midtown Coffee Radio Hour proudly presents our December 2022 show, "Home for the Hygge-Days!" This episode was recorded in front of a LIVE and festive audience at The Back Alley on Augustana University's campus in midtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. To get you in the holiday spirit, this show features songs about winter, December, family, and Christmas, a bit about that darn Midwestern wind, a skit from the perspective of characters inside a snow globe, and Nick's dramatic reading of the instructions on a box of Christmas lights. Our special guest with us for this show is an Elf on the Shelf! Enjoy this episode in front of your glowing Christmas tree with some cookies and milk. Oh, and remember, Midtowners, we'll always give you a Grandma Olga Special - all you have to do is ask.

Midtown Coffee Radio Hour presents our October 2022 show, "Happy Hygge-Ween: We're All Gonna Die!" This episode was yet again recorded in front of a LIVE audience at The Back Alley on Augustana University's campus in midtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In preparation for spooky season, this show features songs about death, spells, and ghosts, a skit about the life and death of a pumpkin, a "Maren's Memes" about trick-or-treating in the McKennen Park neighborhood, Nick's dramatic book reading of a classic Edgar Allan Poe poem, and the dramatic last episode of "Murder in Midtown..." Our special guest with us for this show is Mo Hurley of "Fear Falls Radio Theatre," who reads us an original spooky story. Enjoy this episode in the dark... Oh, and remember, Midtowners, we'll always give you a Grandma Olga Special - all you have to do is ask.

Midtown Coffee Radio Hour presents our September 2022 show, "We Go Together Like Coffee & Cream...And Sugar!" This episode was recorded in front of a LIVE audience at The Back Alley on Augustana University's campus in midtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. To kick off the school year and the crisp fall season, this show features songs about friendship, a skit about Sioux Falls Learning Objectives, a "Maren's Memes" about Jesus and His disciples playing fantasy gladiator, a "Murder in Midtown" about sex ed, and Nick's dramatic book reading from his high school yearbook. In this show we welcome back neighbor Wes who shares his wisdom with us. Enjoy this episode while burying your best friends in a pile of leaves. Oh, and remember, Midtowners, we'll always give you a Grandma Olga Special - all you have to do is ask.

Midtown Coffee Radio Hour presents our May 2022 show, "Grandma Olga Special!" This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at The Back Alley on Augustana University's campus in midtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In honor of Tina's Grandma Olga, this show features songs that are bittersweet, a skit about tulips blooming in spring, a "Maren's Memes" celebrating Mother's Day, a "Murder in Midtown" with poison being the featured weapon of choice, and Nick's dramatic book reading from the restricted section of the library... In this show we welcome back fiddle player extraordinaire, Krystal Peterson, and Betsy Gorham of the podcast "Never Seen It!" Enjoy this episode with an iced coffee while watching the flowers dance in the breeze. Oh, and remember, Midtowners, we'll always give you a Grandma Olga Special - all you have to do is ask.

Midtown Coffee Radio Hour presents our March 2022 show, "Midtown in Space!" This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at The Back Alley on Augustana University's campus in midtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In honor of all things space, this show features songs about the deep beyond, a skit about the planets meeting up at for a reunion, and the next exciting episodes of "Maren's Memes" and "Murder in Midtown." In this show we feature musical guest, Eric Miller, on guitar, as well as Local Lou who shares some South Dakota space history with us! Enjoy this episode while staring at the stars, wondering about what the meaning of life is... Oh, and remember, Midtowners, we'll always give you a Grandma Olga Special - all you have to do is ask.

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Midtown Coffee Radio Hour presents its February 2022 show, "Hygges and Kisses!" This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at The Back Alley on Augustana University's campus in midtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In honor of Valentine's Day, this show features love songs of all kinds, skits about the Sioux Falls Winter Olympics, the return of "Maren's Memes" and "Murder in Midtown," and yet another dramatic reading from Nick... although this one is a little more on the serious side. Enjoy this radio hour surrounded by loved ones while stuffing your face with chocolates, drinking Cupid's Punch, or driving through a blizzard with only a fraction of your windshield scraped free of ice... again. Oh, and remember, Midtowners, we'll always give you a Grandma Olga Special - all you have to do is ask.

Midtown's July 2021 show, "Caffe Americano," was recorded on the beautiful prairie out at Strawbale Winery in Renner, South Dakota, in front of a crowd of 200 adoring fans, 20 chickens, 8 cats, and 5 guinea fowl (which you'll be able to hear on the recording)! This show features songs with some summer American vibes as well as Christmas in July! We've got a skit about the Sioux Falls Olympics, "Matt Rides His Bike" episode 3, yet another dramatic reading from Nick, and a Christmas in July skit about making lefse! We're also so happy to have the star of "Ole Opens Cards," Andrew Olson, back with us opening a pack of baseball cards! Remember, Midtowners, we'll always give you a Grandma Olga Special - all you have to do is ask.

Midtown's June 2021 show, "Farm to Coffee Table," is the first one recorded in front of a LIVE PUBLIC AUDIENCE! This live recording was done at the beautiful Strawbale Winery in Renner, South Dakota in front of about 130 people, 20 chickens, 8 cats, and 5 guinea fowl (which you'll be able to hear on the recording)! This show features songs with summer vibes as well as Father's Day. We've got a skit about guinea cocks (the daddy guinea fowl), "Matt Rides His Bike" episode 2, and a commercial for a collaborative Strawbale/Midtown experimental drink! We're also honored to have the guests from our January show back with us, The Stai Family Band and comedian Nathan Hults! Oh, and remember, Midtowners, we'll always give you a Grandma Olga Special - all you have to do is ask. 

Our April show is a special one to us. True to its title, "The Dregs" features some things coming to an end. For one, this is Zach Dresch's last show as a member of our House Blend; he is our beloved drummer and all-around funny guy, and we can't wait to have him back as a guest in the future. Our skits and music highlight the end of a long winter (and fake spring) and the beginning of spring. The featured guest musicians are Brady and Katie Wrede of "Common Ground," and we're lucky enough to have snagged Andrew "Ole" Olson of "Olson Opens Cards" to kick off the beginning of baseball season! This show is sure to be a home run! See you soon, Midtowners! (Oh... and make sure you listen until the end of the show for a special announcement...)

You won't need the Luck of the Irish to catch our March episode, "A Cup o' Joe at the End of the Rainbow!" We're bringing you original skits about Lucky Charms and original music about "Classy Giraffes," and all of our cover songs feature Irish musicians (well, and a Scottish one...whoops)! We are joined by Krystal Pederson, fiddle player extraordinaire, and Simon Reed, a real live Englishman who educates us about the United Kingdom. We may be experiencing fake spring right now, but there's nothing fake about this show! See you soon, Midtowners!

Midtown Coffee Radio Hour presents our February show, "Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Cold Brews!" It's the month of love, and it's also Super Bowl Sunday! Put on your favorite football jersey, cozy up with a loved one, and enjoy great music from our House Blend, stories from our beloved host, and hilarious original skits. This episode also features musical guests, Two White Squares, as well as local improv group Improv Falls!

Midtown Coffee Radio Hour presents our January show, "New Year, New Brew!" Winter is fully upon us, and the freshness of new fallen snow is reminiscent of fresh starts in a new year. Enjoy great music from our House Blend, stories from our beloved host, and hilarious original skits. This episode also features our first musical guests, The Stai Family Band, and our first guest comedian, Nathan Hults! 

Midtown Coffee Radio Hour presents "A Midtown Coffee Christmas." Enjoy Christmas stories, some comedy, and of course great music from our house band, The House Blend! Enjoy the premier of what will become as regular as our coffee shop patrons.