*This is the last episode that will be posted on the Speaking of Tangents feed. So please subscribe to Midwest Bias podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Tune In Radio, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Thank you! Episode 1 - It’s the inaugural Midwest Bias episode and in true Speaking of Tangents podcast…

The Speaking of Tangents Podcast Network presents Midwest Bias! Listen to find out what this new podcast is all about - but, pretty sure it's kinda obvious by the title alone. So you probably don't have to listen. But you should. Go ahead, then. Email: midwestbiaspod@gmail.comGraphics by Jenni Ohnstad (jenniohnstad.com)…

Season 3, Episode *shrug* - In this episode, Kj and Jason recap their last 10 months and what they’ve been up to during the pandemic in Week in Review - Also, Jason provides an update on his health, they talk INsurance, TV shows they’ve been watching, Jason reveals his worst medical procedure ever and discusses his new music and book project! Then,…

Episode 134 - In this episode, Kj and Jason review their years-to-date in Week in Review - Kj solicits advice, Jason updates us all on his health, and they make a special unique announcement you probably shouldn’t miss (36:40 mark of Week in Review). Then, they take, not 1, not 2, but 3 mini-quizlets! Spoiler alert: Nailed ‘em (40:06)! Later, find …

Episode 133 - In this episode, Steve Lipton (@mrlip5 on Twitter) joins Kj and Jason again in the third chair! During Week in Review, Kj discusses some first world problems about her postal letter carrier, and well, the postal service in general. She also asks advice from Jason and Steve about a conundrum she finds herself in. And, Steve shares some…

Episode 132 - In this episode, Claire Natola (@CoolAuntClaire on Twitter) joins Kj and Jason again in the third chair! During Week in Review, they recap their Thanksgiving holidays before taking a quick tangent to discuss their latest cinema trips and the best TV show of the decade. Then, they take a Quizmaster quiz that could be billed their best …

Episode 131 - John Fitzpatrick (@FitzJohnP on Twitter) sits in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd chairs for this special episode. In this very special episode, John provides us with a slew of recommendations on a variety of entertainment platforms, such as streaming TV shows and specials, movies, music, podcasts, and even Twitter handles! Thanks, John - good i…

Episode 130 - In this week’s episode, Brad Weiss (@1bradweiss on Twitter) joins Kj and Jason again in the third chair! During Week in Review, Kj has a new nuisance on her estate, her favorite coffee joint has finally disappointed her, and they debate whether a season is strictly astronomical. Then, Kj asks a few “Is it QE or me?” questions in Real …

Episode 129 - In this week’s episode, Luke Overbey (@lukeoverbey on Twitter) joins Kj and Jason again in the third chair! During Week in Review, Kj is packing, Jason and Kj get two very different packages from UPS, and a surprise guest appearance from -spoiler alert- Kj’s mom. Then, they take a quiz and - spoiler alert - crush it! (15:07)! Later, f…

Episode 128 - In this week’s episode, Sean Morrissey (@Sean_Morrissey on Twitter) joins Kj and Jason again in the third chair! During Week in Review, they review some of the past month’s events such as the release of Shea Serrano’s new book, Kj’s ongoing groundhog and mole problem, and Sean’s three takeaways from life in Philadelphia. Next, they go…

An update on what's been happening with me the past month. I talk a bit about that, then tell some stories about experiences I've had the last 5 weeks or so. If you'd like to contact me via Twitter it's @judofuse. Also feel free to email me if you want (and if you know that address.) If you are a person that likes regular mail (or Original Classic …

Episode 127 - In this week’s episode, Luke Overbey (@lukeoverbey on Twitter) braves Hurricane Dorian to join Kj and Jason again in the third chair! Luke, the official SOT Hurricane Dorian correspondent, gives us a live, on-scene update on Dorian while she literally looms over his neighborhood. He and Kj also describe how an animal revolution is org…

Episode 126 - In this week’s episode, Luke Overbey (@lukeoverbey on Twitter) returns to third chair! Kj and the Boundary Water Babes take a trip to the island of fake murders and Jason teaches Kj and Luke a new phrase he learned last week. Then, they have some Real Thoughts about moral codes and stuff (25:01). Later, find out if they have a guest w…

Episode 125 - In this week’s episode, Brad Weiss (@1bradweiss on Twitter) returns to third chair! In Week in Review, Kj shares what she learned during another installment of #WhereInTheWorldIsKjThisWeek...wherein she also gives a mini-Recommendation. Then, they take a Quizmaster Quizlet Special. Will they remake all of their other quizzes and crush…

Episode 124 - In this week’s episode, Anita from Alaska (@SafetyGalAK on Twitter) returns to third chair! She, Jason, and Kj discuss some typical topics in Week in Review, such as insurance, marketing, customer service, Kj’s newest resident rodent, the Minnesota Twins (not really), and public marriage proposals at sporting events. Later, they discu…

Episode 123 - In this week’s episode, Claire Natola (and Georgie and Frankie) join Jason and Kj in the third chair! They kick it all off with Week in Review - Kj is peeved. Should she be? Jason and Claire hold court. Later, they take a Quizmaster original (29:21)! Then, find out if they have a guest when they play Do We Have A Guest? (57:45)! They …

Episode 122 - Jason and Kj take the podcast on the road to Chatter in Washington DC for the third straight year! They are joined by special guests Marc Sterne and Jeanne McManus from the Tony Kornheiser Show. Jeanne and Marc kick off Week in Review with their thoughts on the unofficial kickoff to Jinglefest weekend - Jaime and Rob’s wedding! Next, …

Episode 121 - This week, Kj and Jason welcome Brad Weiss (@1BradWeiss on Twitter) back to the third chair! They kick off this episode with Week In Review, which includes mini-episodes of both Tails from the North: Critter Corner and Canine Conversations (featuring Rat Terriers Peanut and Emmy Lou Hairs and Jason’s unnamed Spaniel.) Plus, will Kj’s …

Episode 120 - This week, Kj and Jason welcome Brendan in Jersey (@BrendanInJersey on Twitter) to the third chair! We kick off this episode with Week In Review: Kj makes a keen discovery in her food, Jason doesn't eat outside, and somehow this leads to fecal matter? Next, they discuss another “Is this ok?” question, the Game of Thrones finale, road …

Episode 119 - This week, Kj and Jason welcome Anita Archuleta (@SafetyGalAK on Twitter) to the third chair! We kick off this episode with Week In Review: We learn something new about Anita, Jason finds a new product on the internet...live, Kj learns a new (e.g. correct) way to pronounce feng shui, and Jason and Kj learn the true nature of the Willi…

Episode 118 - This week, Kj and Jason welcome Jolene Wojcik (@jmrwojcik on Twitter) to the third chair! We kick off this episode with Week In Review: Jolene tell us a little bit about her Masters experience, Kj shares the highlight(s) of her week, and Jason is pulled in at the mere mention of tug of war. Then, Kj has a Real Thought and Jason and Jo…

A Special SOT Third Chair Announcement.Por Kj Ohnstad and Jason Fuse

Episode 117 - This week, Kj and Jason welcome Sean Morrissey (@Sean_Morrissey on Twitter) to the third chair! We kick off this episode with Week In Review: Kj shares her Opening Day experience at Target Field (did she bring the artisanal salad dressing?) and laments the return of snow. They also preview The Masters tournament in true SOT style and …

Episode 116 - This week, Kj and Jason welcome John Fitzpatrick (@FitzJohnP) to the third chair! We kick off this episode with Week In Review: Kj eats some Peeps, Jason spends an afternoon with some real peeps, and John gives us some pre-recommendations. Then, John brings it with TV, music, and pop culture in Recommendations (40:03)! Next, find out …

Episode 115 - This week, Kj and Jason welcome Luke Overbey (@lukeoverbey on Twitter) to the third chair! We kick off this episode with Week In Review, wherein Kj recaps the HOFer’s recent surgery and recovery. Then, they discuss driveways, big packages, and college admissions in What’s Trending Now (19:02)! Next, find out if they have a guest when …

Episode 114 - This week, Kj and Jason welcome Steve Lipton (@mrlip5 on Twitter) to the third chair! They kick off this episode with their recap of The Oscars in Week In Review. That lasts about two minutes before they then tangent (TTT) to cover music, TV, movies, and Allagash? Next, they take Quizlet #5 (arthured by Bob Walsh, @Adidiah on Twitter)…

Episode 113 - In this episode, Kj and Jason welcome Jen Babish (@JBabsSportsChic on Twitter) to this week’s third chair! They kick off this episode with Week In Review, wherein Kj shares the highlight of her week. This quickly leads to a discussion about the weather, illness, and global warming, mumble rap (Jen is the official mumble rap expert of …

Episode 112 - In this episode, Kj and Jason welcome Ed Butt (@EdB1947 on Twitter) to this week’s third chair! Kj seeks illegal legal advice in Week in Review, which then led to multiple tangent tidbits. Then, they take Quizmaster’s (Bob Walsh, @Adidiah on Twitter) Quizlet #3 and Ed starts our first Intrastate war (24:25)! Next, find out if they hav…

Episode 111 - In this episode, Kj and Jason welcome Claire Natola (@CoolAuntClaire) to this week’s third chair! They discuss Kj’s eye examination results and her sad Subway trip in Week in Review. Then, they try to pronounce words and stuff in Pronounce This (38:38)! Next, find out if they have a guest when they play Do We Have A Guest? (57:38)! Th…

Episode 110 - In this episode (brought to you by Third Chair), Kj and Jason welcome Brad Weiss - Chair of the Department of Anthropology at the College of William & Mary - to the show. Brad sits in for the entire show and they discuss this week's nationwide deep freeze, a wasteful situation at the vet, Kj’s recent dip into the KonMari decluttering …

Episode 109 - Kj and Jason kick off this episode with a review of their week - It’s snowing in Minnesota and raining in Georgia, Kj wonders if it’s time to start cheating and teaches an old dog a new trick. Next, find out if they have a guest when they play Do We Have A Guest? *Spoiler alert* - they do! Kevin Stanfield is back! He reviews another m…

Episode 108 - It’s 2019 and they’re back! Jason and Kj kick off this episode with Week in Review, wherein they review their past month. Then, they take a very stately quiz written by Quizmaster Bob Walsh (13:00)! Next, they recommend some Netflix shows that they have watched and/or are watching in Recommendations (29:08)! Later, find out if they ha…

Episode 107 - In this week’s Week in Review, Kj and Jason review their week! Then, they discuss America’s favorite Christmas movies state-by-state in What’s Trending Now? (15:36)! Then, find out if they have a guest when they play Do We Have A Guest? (55:27)! They wrap it all up with Feedback (55:39)! All that, plus several conversational tangents……

Episode 106 - In this week’s Week in Review, Kj and Jason discuss some TV shows they’re either watching or will never watch, Jason’s too busy, Kj is not too busy as we learn in another installment of #WhereInTheWorldIsKjThisWeek, and karma kicks Kj in the face! Next, they take a name-that-song quiz sent in by Patrick Smith (23:44)! Then, find out i…

Episode 105 - Kj and Jason kick off Season 2, Episode 6 with a recap of their Thanksgiving holidays in Week in Review. Then, find out if they have a guest when they play Do We Have A Guest? *Spoiler Alert* - They do! As a part of our Speaking of Specialists Droppin’ Knowledge series, Rev. Mark Schaefer - University Chaplain and Kay Spiritual Life C…

Speaking of Tangents Presents: A Fireside Chat with Brad: A Speaking of Tangents Special Episode. The interview may be lost forever, but we'll always have the fireplace. Join Brad as he spins a holiday tale. Follow Brad on Twitter - @1bradweiss. The Diane-Kruger Effect (@TheRealDKEfect) Kickstarter info mentioned in the intro:http://kck.st/2r2ZgyhG…

Episode 104 - Kj and Jason kick off Season 2, Episode 6 with a review of their week in Week in Review - Jason discusses the construction that is NOT occurring in his home and evil insurance gets theirs! Next, find out if they have a guest when they play Do We Have A Guest? *Hint: Kind of? (20:10)! Then, they talk 2016 Thanksgiving food (except turk…

Episode 103 - Kj and Jason kick off Season 2, Episode 5 with a review of their week in Week in Review. They discuss the recent election, hunting season in Minnesota, Emmy the Terrier’s scared, fear of flying and heights, Jason’s new desk, and [REDACTED]. Next, they try to pronounce some stuff in Pronounce This (22:35)! Later, find out if they have …

Episode 102 - Kj and Jason kick off Season 2, Episode 4 with a review of their short week in Week in Review. Next, they take another quiz - thanks to Quizmaster, Bob Walsh (16:20)! Later, find out if they have a guest when they play Do We Have A Guest? (#shrug)! They wrap it all up with Feedback (you'll figure it out)! All that, plus several conver…

Episode 101 - Good is up! Kj and Jason kick off this episode with another installment of #WhereInTheWorldIsKjThisWeek….and that’s about it during Week in Review. Next, they discuss some First World Problems (26:26)! Later, find out if they have a guest when they play Do We Have A Guest? (38:40)! They wrap it all up with Feedback (38:50)! All that, …

Episode 100 - Good is Up! Kj and Jason kick Season 2, Episode 2 with a review of their short week in Week in Review. Then, they take a very special quiz, courtesy of Quizmaster, Bob Walsh (20:32)! Next, find out if they have a guest when they play Do We Have A Guest? (46:03)! They wrap it all up with Feedback (46:15)! All that, plus several convers…

Episode 99 - Good is Up! Kj and Jason return for Season 2 of the Speaking of Tangents podcast...so, welcome back to nonsense! They kick off this episode with Week in Review where they recap life without the pod over the last month. Then, it’s Midwest Bias time (26:10), where Kj discusses Minnesota Twins baseball and going to her last game of this s…

tl;dr version -See you in October! Well, not really see you... more like hear you. Wait, that's not right either... You'll hear us again in Oct! Or any time actually... whenever you wanna hit play on any of these way too many to keep track of episodes. That's a creepy thought when you think about it... having instant access to our voices and though…

Episode 98 - Good is Up and Kj explains why. Then, she kicks off this week’s Week In Review by describing her list of “podcast homework,” which leads to a discussion about alien invasion movies and beyond. Then, the plot thickens, as Jason describes the latest happening in his INsurance saga. Next, they play another game of Pronounce This (42:00)! …

Episode 97 - Jason and Kj are back with a “normal” episode this week! They recap their last 3 weeks in Week in Review where we learn #WhereInTheWorldIsKjThisWeek, a new twist in the saga of INsurance talk with Jason. Plus, the FBI calls Jason and so does a Tennessee realtor. Then, they discuss some of the 27 new “foods” at the 2018 Minnesota State …

Episode 96 - It’s another “bonus” episode! (*Ed. Note: This is a very liberal use of the word "bonus.") This week, Kj and Jason take a Movie quiz sent in by Bob Walsh! Will there be another “Beetlejuice” moment? Or two? You be the judge, but watch your blood pressure! All that, plus several conversational tangents.Good is Up!Twitter: @SpeakTangents…

Episode 95 - It’s a quiz episode! This week Kj and Jason take a “Name That Tune” quiz sent in by Patrick Smith! But before they do that, they discuss elementary school homework, Kj talks a little bit about saying goodbye to her beloved dog, Wrigley, and Jason loves Tradio! All that, plus several conversational tangents! "Hello?!"Good is Up!Twitter:…

Episode 94 - In this week’s Week in Review, Kj and Jason discuss Jason’s midnight indulgence and the ensuing consequences. Then, they talk about Combos, Cheez Balls, and documentaries too. Then, they talk about s’more food, huge trees, and shrinking stuff. Next, find out if they have a guest when they play Do We Have A Guest? (26:16)! They wrap it …

Episode 93 - In this week’s Week in Review, Kj and Jason discuss some potential QE moments and their latest hotel experiences. Then, you might think that the middle of July is a dead zone for sports, but Jason and Kj prove otherwise in What’s Trending Now? (19:15)! Next, wake up to find out if they have a guest when they play Do We Have A Guest? (5…

Episode 92 - In this week’s Week in Review, Kj explains why #GoodIsUp and she and Jason discuss yet another public marriage proposal she witnessed. (No, this is not why Good Is Up.). Then, Jason explains why he is ready for summer to be over. Next, find out if they have a guest when they play Do We Have A Guest? *Spoiler alert* - They do! Tim Ager,…