Kyle Mrozek understands the value of hard work and how that work can help you create lasting relationships, great memories, and community growth. Kyle's work with the Mankato Kiwanis Club and Mankato Moondogs and Mashers has served our community for over 20 years and has helped countless other people and organizations. Kyle joins Jack and Jake to discuss what the Kiwanis Club is, how you can join, and how Kiwanis makes an impact not only in Mankato, but in surrounding communities. This year's non-profit organizations helped is at 70 organizations! The three talk about the Holiday Lights season and how Sibley Park has transformed from having to grow and prove the concept, to how the Kiwanis Holiday Lights is a local family tradition.

Mike Richman joins the guys a few weeks before his upcoming Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) Light Heavyweight Championship fight on December 21st at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood Florida.

McLaughlin and Richman recount their story of first crossing paths in infantry training after enlisting in the Marines. Richman shares his story of growing up through adversity at a young age and how that adversity shaped up who he became as a young man and now an adult. The hosts find out about Richman's three deployments and what lead him to pursue fighting as a professional career. Richman talks about his journey in combat sports including 26 MMA fights, 10 bare knuckle fights, and 2 boxing matches including a fight to get into the house on The Ultimate Fighter 12 and a career in Bellator MMA. Richman discusses how he's preparing for his upcoming bout and what his favorite post win meal is to enjoy.

Senator Nick Frentz (DFL) is a member of the Minnesota Senate from the 19th District and he joins Mike and Jake to share his story from being born in California to his journey back to Mankato where his families roots began. Senator Frentz talks about his education at William Mitchell (or "Billy Mitch" if you're in the know), about how he took the bar then lost a football game, and how some great pieces of advice from his father brought him back to Mankato to practice law. Mike and Nick reminisce over the art of the door knock as it comes to campaigning. Jake finds the answer to the question of what Nick's "Welcome to the Senate" moment was. All three men discuss what are some of their favorite parts of democracy.

The hosts have an conversation with each other a day after the election and results. Topics include everything from hunting, to the conspiracy theories surrounding the JFK assassination, to whether or not the United States would do better if professionals dressed up in suits for work. Included in the conversation is the role of local media within our and many other communities and what plans everyone has for Veteran's Day. Each host talks about why Applebees is the best restaurant in the nation, and only ONE host correctly picks the Vikings to go to the Super Bowl.

On top of being a lawyer, an endurance bike rider, and professor, John Baker is a Retired Marine Gunny that thrives in helping his fellow Veteran. He has helped with Veteran Homes, set up and trained for Veterans court, and has successfully defended Veterans with his Hamline Law degree. John and the guys talk about what got him into The Corps nearly 45 years ago, and he and Mike talk about a lot of recent Military history. John shares his experience from the Barracks Bombing in Beirut and what starting Veterans Court means to him. Jack asks about what John’s favorite memory was as a lawyer.

World War II Veteran Dennis Boldt landed on Utah Beach during in the invasion on Normandy, or as many of us know it, D-Day. Dennis joins our hosts and talks about his upbringing, what influenced him to join the Army, his time in the military, and some of the past 80 years since D-Day. He shares some stories on his training as an anti-aircraft gunner, and he tells some stories of his ironically named French dog, Herman the German, including the time Herman got into a fight with Willie, General Eisenhower's dog. Dennis has an amazing story of reconnecting with a family that he met during the war when he was visiting in 1999. Dennis also shows us his watch that contains sands from Utah Beach with pictures in the episode.

Join us as the guys get back together after having a few weeks off. Jack is back after a long hunting trip in South Africa and he shares stories and photos with the Mike and Jake of his bounty. Find out what his favorite meal was, his most memorable hunt, how an antenna almost spoiled a hunt, and the premise for a new book. The guys discuss what it means to live every day with no regrets.

You may recognize Eric Anderson from his days as a financial planner, or you may know him as the former Mayor of Mankato. Join Eric as he talks with a two-man crew of Jack and Jake about all things Mayor, including how fast pitch softball helped him connect with small towns across the state and earned him accolades as he departed his office. The guys talk about the demolition of two iconic Mankato structures; Gage dorms and Tornado Towers. Jack asks Eric about running for office again, and what his proudest accomplishments were while in office. You may be surprised at Eric's answer to Jake's question about whether Anderson was a leader or a commander.