Duluth folk musician Charlie Parr, known for his guitar playing and authenticity, recently released his 14th record.
"It didn't feel good, but it was something that I needed to say. So that's exactly what this record is about," said Parr about his new album "Dog," which addresses his battle with depression and mental health.
"It's cathartic for sure. I'm glad it's out of me. ... It's not as therapeutic as I'd like it to be."
Parr shares what it's like to be a "hobo" on the road eating beans off the hood of his van and what he enjoys most about being home when he's not on tour.
Brady Slater, Tom Olsen and Christa Lawler share their favorite moments, guests and so much more from the past two years of producing this weekly podcast for listeners in the Northland and beyond.
The crew talks about what goes on behind the scenes in our makeshift studio and what plans lie ahead for year three.
Two years ago, to the date, the Pressroom Podcast was born. And today our very first guest joins us to reminisce about our venture into the unknown.
Just like we have changed and grown in the last two years, so has singer/songwriter/yogi Mary Bue. Since we last saw her, Bue moved away from Duluth, started her own yoga studio, got some new bandmates, and went on an artists retreat of a lifetime.
Birthday Bonus: After you listen to this episode be sure to check out our bonus episode where we share our favorite moments and guest from the last two years.
"Christmas City, wonderful city ..."
You know the rest.
Dave Jensch, vice president and station manager at KBJR, joins us ahead of Friday's Christmas City of the North Parade.
"You know it's like one of the duties right up there. You know, make money. Do good journalism. And make Sure the Christmas City parade happens," Jensch said about his job.
Hear the history behind the winter parade, how things work behind the scenes, and the greatest moments of the annual holiday tradition that began in the 1950s.
As always you can reach us at podcast@duluthnews.com.
We are coming up on the anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a shipwreck many people know about. But do you know about the Mataafa, or the Socrates, or the two French minesweepers that went missing after leaving port in what is now modern day Thunder Bay?
With the Gales of November upon us, Duluth News Tribune editor Andrew Krueger, who accidentally became our resident shipwreck writer and historian, joins us this week to talk about a few of the storms and wrecks you may not know about. Don't worry we also leave time to talk about ghost ships.
"All gave some, some gave all."
You may have heard these words before, especially around Veterans Day and Memorial Day. For Duluthian John Marshall, they are words he carries close to his heart every single day.
Marshall, captain of the Duluth Honor Guard, joins our podcast this week to talk about a variety of issues surrounding veterans. He shares his own own experience with PTSD, what it's like to attend so many funerals (of which he went to one right after we recorded this episode), and what he thinks about NFL players kneeling during the national anthem.
Producer's note: This episode contains a discussion related to suicide.