Paul Martin

Paul Martin is a former NHL Hockey &amp; U of M Gophers defensemen. Paul co-founded Shine a Ligh7, a non-profit focusing on youth mental health organizing events, funds and programs to provide youth to express their musical outlets. Enjoy! Please donate and support our mental health fundraiser HERE - [https://crowdfund.umn.edu/campaign/Backpocket](https://crowdfund.umn.edu/campaign/Backpocket)

Paul Martin is a former NHL Hockey &amp; U of M Gophers defensemen. Paul co-founded Shine a Ligh7, a non-profit focusing on youth mental health organizing events, funds and programs to provide youth to express their musical outlets. Enjoy! Please donate and support our mental health fundraiser HERE - [<a href="https://crowdfund.umn.edu/campaign/Backpocket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://crowdfund.umn.edu/campaign/Backpocket</a>](<a href="https://crowdfund.umn.edu/campaign/Backpocket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://crowdfund.umn.edu/campaign/Backpocket</a>)

341. Paul Martin

Mark Dowdle

Mark Dowdle is a great friend, reoccuring guest, and ultra marathon athlete. Mark discusses his recent accomplishment running 484.5 miles and raising $53k in 9 days during his Love Like Laurie Legacy run, his enthusiasm behind his recent “Run and Plunge” events he’s been doing with Embrace North, and we look ahead to the big ideas to come for 2023. Enjoy! Please donate and support our mental health fundraiser HERE - https://crowdfund.umn.edu/campaign/Backpocket

Mark Dowdle is a great friend, reoccuring guest, and ultra marathon athlete. Mark discusses his recent accomplishment running 484.5 miles and raising $53k in 9 days during his Love Like Laurie Legacy run, his enthusiasm behind his recent “Run and Plunge” events he’s been doing with Embrace North, and we look ahead to the big ideas to come for 2023. Enjoy! Please donate and support our mental health fundraiser HERE -<a href="https://crowdfund.umn.edu/campaign/Backpocket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://crowdfund.umn.edu/campaign/Backpocket</a>

340. Mark Dowdle

Emily Rooney

Emily Rooney is a dear friend we met freezing our asses off together when we took plunges in the ICE COLD Cedar Lake with Embrace North in Winter ‘22. We talk to Emily about her career working in professional sports with the Vikings, Seattle Krakken and now THE Big Ten Conference. We gain fruitful insight on her mental health journey and touch on how the conversation of mental health has changed so drastically. Thank you to Emily for sharing her story and having a totally KILLER answer to our question “What’s in your Backpocket?” Please donate and support our mental health fundraiser HERE - https://crowdfund.umn.edu/campaign/Backpocket

Emily Rooney is a dear friend we met freezing our asses off together when we took plunges in the ICE COLD Cedar Lake with Embrace North in Winter ‘22. We talk to Emily about her career working in professional sports with the Vikings, Seattle Krakken and now THE Big Ten Conference. We gain fruitful insight on her mental health journey and touch on how the conversation of mental health has changed so drastically. Thank you to Emily for sharing her story and having a totally KILLER answer to our question “What’s in your Backpocket?” Please donate and support our mental health fundraiser HERE -<a href="https://crowdfund.umn.edu/campaign/Backpocket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://crowdfund.umn.edu/campaign/Backpocket</a>

339. Emily Rooney

The boys of BP have officially launched their $50,000 mental health fundraiser with the Masonic Childrens Hospital in the Twin Cities. They catch everyone up to speed on how the fundraiser came to be and how it is going. They also reflect on the accomplishments this year with the DNP and spill a little tea about the MASSIVE things coming in 2023 - stay til the end to hear some exciting intel! Enjoy! Please donate and support our mental health fundraiser HERE - https://crowdfund.umn.edu/campaign/Backpocket

The boys of BP have officially launched their $50,000 mental health fundraiser with the Masonic Childrens Hospital in the Twin Cities. They catch everyone up to speed on how the fundraiser came to be and how it is going. They also reflect on the accomplishments this year with the DNP and spill a little tea about the MASSIVE things coming in 2023 - stay til the end to hear some exciting intel! Enjoy! Please donate and support our mental health fundraiser HERE -<a href="https://crowdfund.umn.edu/campaign/Backpocket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://crowdfund.umn.edu/campaign/Backpocket</a>

338. Tis the Season of Giving

Jeff Cole

Jeff Cole is a renowned pop culture artist who is the cofounder of Ikonick (a motivational canvas wall art company backed by Gary Vee &amp; Scooter Braun) and creator of Sneaks of Nature (a web3 sneaker inpspired franchise). Jeff is a from the suburbs of Chicago and knew he was going to be a artist as early as the age 5 or 6. Decky sits down to discuss Jeff's come up to being one of the most impactful pop culture artist in todays age and how he's leveraged his creativity and curiousity to create Sneaks of Nature in the uncharted world of web3. Enjoy!

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cole/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff Cole</a> is a renowned pop culture artist who is the cofounder of<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ikonick/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ikonick</a> (a motivational canvas wall art company backed by Gary Vee &amp; Scooter Braun) and creator of <a href="https://twitter.com/sneaksofnature" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sneaks of Nature</a> (a web3 sneaker inpspired franchise). Jeff is a from the suburbs of Chicago and knew he was going to be a artist as early as the age 5 or 6. Decky sits down to discuss Jeff's come up to being one of the most impactful pop culture artist in todays age and how he's leveraged his creativity and curiousity to create Sneaks of Nature in the uncharted world of web3. Enjoy!

337. Jeff Cole

Parker Olson

Parker Olson is the founder of Forij - a functional mushroom company providing food products in grocery stores all around the country! Decky catches Parker on his travels accross the country in his Forij Van and they discuss the "fake it til you make it" creation of the company, why Parker has a pair of shorts in police custody in LA, and why it's important to live in atypical situations. Enjoy!

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/parkerolson_/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parker Olson</a> is the founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/forij.co/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forij </a>- a functional mushroom company providing food products in grocery stores all around the country! Decky catches Parker on his travels accross the country in his Forij Van and they discuss the "fake it til you make it" creation of the company, why Parker has a pair of shorts in police custody in LA, and why it's important to live in atypical situations. Enjoy!

336. Parker Olson

After many months of being away, we are back! With the Date Night Podcast Season 2 recently wrapping up, the boys are back in the studio to discuss what's new in their lives and within the company. We share some of our favorite DNP Season 2 memories, talk about what's changed, and look ahead to the future of Backpocket. Enjoy!

After many months of being away, we are back! With the Date Night Podcast Season 2 recently wrapping up, the boys are back in the studio to discuss what's new in their lives and within the company. We share some of our favorite DNP Season 2 memories, talk about what's changed, and look ahead to the future of Backpocket. Enjoy!

335. The Boys of BP Are Back

Don Liimatainen

Don Liimatainen is the CEO and founder of the Best Christmas Ever organization, a local Minneapolis nonprofit that helps families in need have an amazing Christmas. Last year Backpocket and Straight Candid worked with the Best Christmas Ever organization and the community raised over $10,000 for a local family in need! Your kindness paid for gifts for the family, paid for a few months of rent, and basically saved the family from getting evicted from their home! Surprising this family last year was incredible and we’re stoked to do it all over again! This year we’re sponsoring a family of 6 who’ve fallen on hard times and they’re currently living out of a hotel. Our goal this year is to raise $20,000 to help get this family out of a hotel and into a home! To Donate Follow the Link Below:  fanlink.to/BCE2021

Don Liimatainen is the CEO and founder of the <a href="https://www.bcemovement.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Best Christmas Ever</a> organization, a local Minneapolis nonprofit that helps families in need have an amazing Christmas. Last year Backpocket and Straight Candid worked with the <a href="https://www.bcemovement.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Best Christmas Ever</a> organization and the community raised over $10,000 for a local family in need! Your kindness paid for gifts for the family, paid for a few months of rent, and basically saved the family from getting evicted from their home! Surprising this family last year was incredible and we’re stoked to do it all over again! This year we’re sponsoring a family of 6 who’ve fallen on hard times and they’re currently living out of a hotel. Our goal this year is to raise $20,000 to help get this family out of a hotel and into a home! To Donate Follow the Link Below:  <a href="https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffanlink.to%2FBCE2021%2F&amp;e=ATO49dkbwogFhnEFE--giizp00YLBR3A8O0m7FmEfRsu5ndadiNU0QCdKhOOzRyADRsXC-bt3-EtbxOBzcnB1w&amp;s=1" rel="me nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fanlink.to/BCE2021</a>

334. Don Liimatainen

Shawn Gold is the CEO and founder of Pilgrim Soul, an education and cannabis brand meant to stimulate creativity. Shawn has so much experience working with huge brands and has used his wisdom and knowledge to build his own company. Listen in to learn more about his brand, his relationship advice, and what pushes him to keep chopping wood. Enjoy! 

<a href="https://instagram.com/shawngold?utm_medium=copy_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shawn Gold</a> is the CEO and founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pilgrim_soul_creative/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pilgrim Soul</a>, an education and cannabis brand meant to stimulate creativity. Shawn has so much experience working with huge brands and has used his wisdom and knowledge to build his own company. Listen in to learn more about his brand, his relationship advice, and what pushes him to keep chopping wood. Enjoy!

333. Shawn Gold

Ben Zaver

Ben Zaver is the founder of Seeq, a brand new protein powder that is a clear, crisp and refreshing alternative to traditional thick and milky protein shakes. Throughout the quarantine of 2020, Ben spent countless hours working on creating the product as well as establishing his brand. We have fun throughout this podcast creating content ideas and hearing the details of Ben's story. By the end of this podcast you'll be Seeqing to try the best new protein powder on the market!

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/benzaver/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Zaver</a> is the founder of <a href="https://seeqsupply.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seeq</a>, a brand new protein powder that is a clear, crisp and refreshing alternative to traditional thick and milky protein shakes. Throughout the quarantine of 2020, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benzaver/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben</a> spent countless hours working on creating the product as well as establishing his brand. We have fun throughout this podcast creating content ideas and hearing the details of Ben's story. By the end of this podcast you'll be <a href="https://seeqsupply.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seeqing</a> to try the best new protein powder on the market!

332. Ben Zaver

A comedy podcast highlighting stories of success from ordinary, average people doing the extraordinary.

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Engaging, entertaining, and thought provoking content always. Love this show!

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The Backpocket Podcast

Nasser Lubega

Nasser is an aspiring surgeon who will be attending med school this summer (he'll be deciding in the next few weeks). He's been a marketing intern since Day One as he's tracked our progress as much as we've tracked his. He was born in Uganda, and moved to Kenya at the age of 12 to attend Greensteds International School. From there, he moved to the United States to study pre-med at UST. He has friends all over the world, and we had a chance to tap into a small portion of the life of the elegant Nasser Lubega! Enjoy. *Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #29 - Nasser Lubega* Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing interns! If you want to be apart of the MIS movement, reach out to us at thebackpocketpodcast@gmail.com or by raven! SPONSORS: - Link n Drink - a networking event for like-minded hustlers, creatives, and entrepreneurs looking to collaborate in the Twin Cities.  NEXT EVENT: 6PM, May 8th @ Finnegan's Brew Co.  GET YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE. - Skyline Specs -  a movement aimed at connecting and inspiring individuals to the place they call home.  Check out their instagram page @skyline_specs  - Visionary Manufacturing -  a one stop shop for all of your custom merchandise and apparel needs.  They understand if you succeed in retail sales, they will succeed as a manufacturing service. Customize your apparel here.

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nasser.lubega.7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nasser</a> is an aspiring surgeon who will be attending med school this summer (he'll be deciding in the next few weeks). He's been a marketing intern since Day One as he's tracked our progress as much as we've tracked his. He was born in Uganda, and moved to Kenya at the age of 12 to attend <a href="http://www.greenstedsschool.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greensteds International School</a>. From there, he moved to the United States to study pre-med at UST. He has friends all over the world, and we had a chance to tap into a small portion of the life of the elegant Nasser Lubega! Enjoy. *Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #29 - Nasser Lubega* Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing interns! If you want to be apart of the MIS movement, reach out to us at <a href="http://thebackpocketpodcast@gmail.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thebackpocketpodcast@gmail.com</a> or by raven! SPONSORS: - Link n Drink - a networking event for like-minded hustlers, creatives, and entrepreneurs looking to collaborate in the Twin Cities.  NEXT EVENT: 6PM, May 8th @ Finnegan's Brew Co.  GET YOUR FREE TICKETS <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/link-n-drink-004-finnegans-brew-co-tickets-59975870443" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. - Skyline Specs -  a movement aimed at connecting and inspiring individuals to the place they call home.  Check out their instagram page <a href="https://www.instagram.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@skyline_specs</a> - Visionary Manufacturing -  a one stop shop for all of your custom merchandise and apparel needs.  They understand if you succeed in retail sales, they will succeed as a manufacturing service. <a href="https://www.visionarymfg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Customize your apparel here</a>.

144. Nasser Lubega - Marketing Intern Spotlight

Beaver Fleming

Beaver joined Nitro Circus as a skateboarder at the age of 18 years old. His ability to control his fear by turning into useful focus always him to optimize his performance. When adversity hits, he is the first one to leverage positivity, and he articulates his methodology during this conversation. Beaver is our third #SENDITSUNDAY. *Disclaimer: originally S2 E24 - Leveraging Positivity (feat. Beaver Fleming)* (04:00) - Saying of the Month = That's Not What I Heard  (06:45) - Feng Shui Update = Round Table  (10:30) - Average Quality  (12:30) - Discussing the pulled interview from last week  (19:00) - Beaver Fleming  (01:22:30) - W.D.W.L.  (01:28:00) - Feel Good Story

<a href="https://beaverfleming.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beaver </a>joined <a href="https://nitrocircus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nitro Circus</a> as a skateboarder at the age of 18 years old. His ability to control his fear by turning into useful focus always him to optimize his performance. When adversity hits, he is the first one to leverage positivity, and he articulates his methodology during this conversation. <a href="https://beaverfleming.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beaver</a> is our third #SENDITSUNDAY. *Disclaimer: originally S2 E24 - Leveraging Positivity (feat. Beaver Fleming)* (04:00) - Saying of the Month = That's Not What I Heard  (06:45) - Feng Shui Update = Round Table  (10:30) - Average Quality  (12:30) - Discussing the pulled interview from last week  (19:00) - Beaver Fleming  (01:22:30) - W.D.W.L.  (01:28:00) - Feel Good Story

60. Beaver Fleming

TJ Lavin

 T.J. Lavin is a BMX legend and host of MTVs The Challenge. We discuss his journey in BMX and how he became one of the greatest BMX riders of all time, his gnarly crash(es), getting involved in MTVs The Challenge, and we play a new GAME Mustache or Trash.  *Disclaimer: originally S3 E1 - Challenge Accepted (feat. TJ Lavin)* SPONSORS: - Link n Drink - a networking event for like-minded hustlers, creatives, and entrepreneurs looking to collaborate in the Twin Cities.  NEXT EVENT: 6PM, May 8th @ Finnegan's Brew Co.  GET YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE. - Skyline Specs -  a movement aimed at connecting and inspiring individuals to the place they call home.  Check out their instagram page @skyline_specs  - Visionary Manufacturing -  a one stop shop for all of your custom merchandise and apparel needs.  They understand if you succeed in retail sales, they will succeed as a manufacturing service. Customize your apparel here.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tjlavin/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">T.J. Lavin</a> is a BMX legend and host of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/challengemtv/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MTVs The Challenge</a>. We discuss his journey in BMX and how he became one of the greatest BMX riders of all time, his gnarly crash(es), getting involved in MTVs The Challenge, and we play a new GAME Mustache or Trash.  *Disclaimer: originally S3 E1 - Challenge Accepted (feat. TJ Lavin)* SPONSORS: - Link n Drink - a networking event for like-minded hustlers, creatives, and entrepreneurs looking to collaborate in the Twin Cities.  NEXT EVENT: 6PM, May 8th @ Finnegan's Brew Co.  GET YOUR FREE TICKETS <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/link-n-drink-004-finnegans-brew-co-tickets-59975870443" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. - Skyline Specs -  a movement aimed at connecting and inspiring individuals to the place they call home.  Check out their instagram page <a href="https://www.instagram.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@skyline_specs</a> - Visionary Manufacturing -  a one stop shop for all of your custom merchandise and apparel needs.  They understand if you succeed in retail sales, they will succeed as a manufacturing service. <a href="https://www.visionarymfg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Customize your apparel here</a>.

120. TJ Lavin

Jay Christensen

Jay is an Arial Cinematographer in Minneapolis, MN. After dropping out of the University of Minnesota-Duluth his sophomore year, Jay pursued freelance work filming any event he could get his hands on (with most of the work being for free). Fast forward to today, Jay has worked brands such as the MN Timberwolves and filmed drone footage for Netflix documentaries. One project in particular that sticks out to us is his recent music video he shot for Yam Haus' new song The Thrill. Jay is an awesome guy with a ton of great insight about being a cinematographer in an ever changing film industry. Enjoy! *Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #52 - Jay Christensen* Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing interns! If you want to be apart of the MIS movement, reach out to us at thebackpocketpodcast@gmail.com or by raven!

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaybyrdfilms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay</a> is an Arial Cinematographer in Minneapolis, MN. After dropping out of the University of Minnesota-Duluth his sophomore year, Jay pursued freelance work filming any event he could get his hands on (with most of the work being for free). Fast forward to today, Jay has worked brands such as the MN Timberwolves and filmed drone footage for Netflix documentaries. One project in particular that sticks out to us is his recent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y-47OuKoW0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">music video he shot for Yam Haus' new song The Thrill. </a>Jay is an awesome guy with a ton of great insight about being a cinematographer in an ever changing film industry. Enjoy! *Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #52 - Jay Christensen* Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing interns! If you want to be apart of the MIS movement, reach out to us at <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/thebackpocketpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thebackpocketpodcast@gmail.com</a> or by raven!

215. Jay Christensen

Giselle Ugarte

Giselle is a entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, and confidence curator in the Twin Cities. She is the Director of Marketing at Media Bridge Advertising  and she hired Andrew on about a month ago.  We talk about her big transition from radio to media bridge and all the struggles, success, and how it all tied in with our story (spoiler: there is big time overlap).   It’s our last Monday podcast of Season 2 and what better person to finish with than the GUIDING LIGHT, the GLUE PIECE Giselle Ugarte.    *Disclaimer: originally S2 E45 - The Guiding Light (feat. Giselle Ugarte)*

<a href="http://www.instagram.com/giselleugarte/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giselle</a> is a entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, and confidence curator in the Twin Cities. She is the Director of Marketing at <a href="http://mediabridgeadvertising.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Media Bridge Advertising</a>  and she hired Andrew on about a month ago.  We talk about her big transition from radio to media bridge and all the struggles, success, and how it all tied in with our story (spoiler: there is big time overlap).   It’s our last Monday podcast of Season 2 and what better person to finish with than the GUIDING LIGHT, the GLUE PIECE Giselle Ugarte.    *Disclaimer: originally S2 E45 - The Guiding Light (feat. Giselle Ugarte)*

115. Giselle Ugarte

John and Carol Inserra are Andrew’s very loving parents. We discuss how they met, what Andrew was like as a child, working at the Ritz Carlton together, and much more. We also discuss the importance of F.A.M.I.L.Y. F.A.M.I.L.Y. = Forget About Me I Love You *Disclaimer: originally S1 E17 - F.A.M.I.L.Y. (feat. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Inserra)* (00:30) Full Interview Podcast (02:16) Welcome John and Carol Inserra (02:41) the Backpocket (04:00) Average Quality (08:07) The First Time Meeting (20:04) Carol’s workforce transitions (24:12) Restaurant Industry (31:13) The South (36:56) Like/Dislike (41:45) Children are difficult (46:45) LET’S PLAY A GAME (53:54) Advice for Future Empty Nesters (1:00:27) Famous Person Encounter (1:09:34) What did you learn today?

John and Carol Inserra are Andrew’s very loving parents. We discuss how they met, what Andrew was like as a child, working at the Ritz Carlton together, and much more. We also discuss the importance of F.A.M.I.L.Y. F.A.M.I.L.Y. = Forget About Me I Love You *Disclaimer: originally S1 E17 - F.A.M.I.L.Y. (feat. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Inserra)* (00:30) Full Interview Podcast (02:16) Welcome John and Carol Inserra (02:41) the Backpocket (04:00) Average Quality (08:07) The First Time Meeting (20:04) Carol’s workforce transitions (24:12) Restaurant Industry (31:13) The South (36:56) Like/Dislike (41:45) Children are difficult (46:45) LET’S PLAY A GAME (53:54) Advice for Future Empty Nesters (1:00:27) Famous Person Encounter (1:09:34) What did you learn today?

17. Mr. & Mrs. Inserra

Mary LeVoir

Mary LeVoir owns Move Dance Training. She's competed on So You Think You Can Dance and for a National Championship at the University of Minnesota. Mary's talent is inspired by her determination towards creating moves that makes you have goosebumps all over. She is also the cousin of Annie Vitale, our brilliant in-house graphic designer.*Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #41 - Mary LeVoir*Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing interns! If you want to be apart of the MIS movement, reach out to us at thebackpocketpodcast@gmail.com or by raven! SPONSORS:- Visionary Manufacturing -  a one stop shop for all of your custom merchandise and apparel needs.  They understand if you succeed in retail sales, they will succeed as a manufacturing service. Customize your apparel here.

Mary LeVoir owns Move Dance Training. She's competed on So You Think You Can Dance and for a National Championship at the University of Minnesota. Mary's talent is inspired by her determination towards creating moves that makes you have goosebumps all over. She is also the cousin of Annie Vitale, our brilliant in-house graphic designer. *Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #41 - Mary LeVoir* Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing interns! If you want to be apart of the MIS movement, reach out to us at thebackpocketpodcast@gmail.com or by raven!  SPONSORS: - Visionary Manufacturing -  a one stop shop for all of your custom merchandise and apparel needs.  They understand if you succeed in retail sales, they will succeed as a manufacturing service. Customize your apparel here.

182. Mary LeVoir

Gabby Thomas

Gabby Thomas is a model, an actress, and an influencer currently living in the Twin Cities. As 2 Wildly Average guys, we unpack how the modelling industry works (especially in today's age with Instagram) and her journey through the industry so far. Gabby recently dropped out of the University of St. Thomas and is pursuing a modelling career full time with the hopes of making it to LA within the year. *Disclaimer: originally S3 E11 - What Even is an "Influencer"? (feat. Gabby Thomas)* SPONSORS: - Link n Drink - a networking event for like-minded hustlers, creatives, and entrepreneurs looking to collaborate in the Twin Cities.  NEXT EVENT: 6PM, May 8th @ Finnegan's Brew Co.  GET YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE. - Skyline Specs -  a movement aimed at connecting and inspiring individuals to the place they call home.  Check out their instagram page @skyline_specs  - Visionary Manufacturing -  a one stop shop for all of your custom merchandise and apparel needs.  They understand if you succeed in retail sales, they will succeed as a manufacturing service. Customize your apparel here.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gabbycthomas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gabby Thomas</a> is a model, an actress, and an influencer currently living in the Twin Cities. As 2 Wildly Average guys, we unpack how the modelling industry works (especially in today's age with Instagram) and her journey through the industry so far. Gabby recently dropped out of the University of St. Thomas and is pursuing a modelling career full time with the hopes of making it to LA within the year. *Disclaimer: originally S3 E11 - What Even is an "Influencer"? (feat. Gabby Thomas)* SPONSORS: - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/linkndrink/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link n Drink</a> - a networking event for like-minded hustlers, creatives, and entrepreneurs looking to collaborate in the Twin Cities.  NEXT EVENT: 6PM, May 8th @ Finnegan's Brew Co.  GET YOUR FREE TICKETS <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/link-n-drink-004-finnegans-brew-co-tickets-59975870443" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. - Skyline Specs -  a movement aimed at connecting and inspiring individuals to the place they call home.  Check out their instagram page <a href="https://www.instagram.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@skyline_specs</a> - Visionary Manufacturing -  a one stop shop for all of your custom merchandise and apparel needs.  They understand if you succeed in retail sales, they will succeed as a manufacturing service. <a href="https://www.visionarymfg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Customize your apparel here</a>.

157. Gabby Thomas

John Tauer

John Tauer is the head basketball coach and a professor of psychology at the University of St. Thomas. John's unique diversity as both a professor of psychology teaching intrinsic motivation and being a basketball coach provides his players and students with an incredible perspective to learn and grow from. Get locked in for this conversation as JT might be one of the most fluid speakers in BP's short history as a podcast. *Disclaimer: originally S3 E31 - Intrinsic Motivation (feat. Coach John Tauer)*

<a href="https://www.tommiesports.com/sports/mbkb/coaches/Johnny_Tauer?view=bio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Tauer</a> is the head basketball coach and a professor of psychology at the University of St. Thomas. John's unique diversity as both a professor of psychology teaching intrinsic motivation and being a basketball coach provides his players and students with an incredible perspective to learn and grow from. Get locked in for this conversation as JT might be one of the most fluid speakers in BP's short history as a podcast. *Disclaimer: originally S3 E31 - Intrinsic Motivation (feat. Coach John Tauer)*

217. Coach John Tauer

Glenn Caruso

Coach Caruso was our head football coach for 4 years at the University of St. Thomas. He has helped shape our mindset we've depicted through out our career as Backpocket. A tremendous coach, mentor, and friend.  Follow UST Football here. *Disclaimer: originally S2 E30 - In the Moment (feat. Coach Glenn Caruso)* (06:00) Average Quality (09:00) Reflection on our UST careers (20:00) Coach Glenn Caruso (57:30) W.D.W.L. (01:05:00) Feel Good Story

Coach Caruso was our head football coach for 4 years at the University of St. Thomas. He has helped shape our mindset we've depicted through out our career as Backpocket. A tremendous coach, mentor, and friend.  Follow UST Football <a href="https://twitter.com/UST_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> *Disclaimer: originally S2 E30 - In the Moment (feat. Coach Glenn Caruso)* (06:00) Average Quality (09:00) Reflection on our UST careers (20:00) Coach Glenn Caruso (57:30) W.D.W.L. (01:05:00) Feel Good Story

72. Coach Glenn Caruso

After all the Dot’s Pretzels we consumed, we decided to get the story behind these magical twisted sticks. We had a conversation with Dot and her husband Randy unpacking their journey to creating Dot’s Pretzels. Dot had a 30 year career in finance and was retired before she started making pretzels as a hobby for family and friends. The hobby turned into a business and now that business sells pretzels in 46 of the 50 states.   Stick around for the backend when we break down Movember, our average qualities of promoting ourselves, what we learned this week, and wrapping it up on a positive note with a feel good story.  *Disclaimer: originally S2 E40 - Getting Twisted (feat. Dot's Pretzels)*

After all the <a href="https://www.dotspretzels.com/ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dot’s Pretzels</a> we consumed, we decided to get the story behind these magical twisted sticks. We had a conversation with Dot and her husband Randy unpacking their journey to creating Dot’s Pretzels. Dot had a 30 year career in finance and was retired before she started making pretzels as a hobby for family and friends. The hobby turned into a business and now that business sells pretzels in 46 of the 50 states.   Stick around for the backend when we break down Movember, our average qualities of promoting ourselves, what we learned this week, and wrapping it up on a positive note with a feel good story.  *Disclaimer: originally S2 E40 - Getting Twisted (feat. Dot's Pretzels)*

100. Dot's Pretzels

Jack Dummer

Matt Mitchell

Jaxon Lind

Gavin Dauwalter

FOOTBALL IS BACK. We wrap up UST Football camp 2017 and unpack the stories, hardship, and expectations for the 2017 Football Season. This podcast is a collection of individual interviews with our teammates Jack Dummer (Senior Safety, Mechanical Engineering Major), Matt Mitchell (Junior Linebacker, Business Major), Jaxon Lind (Senior Offensive Line, Mechanical Engineering Major), and Gavin Dauwalter (Senior Offensive Line, Mechanical Engineering Major). *Disclaimer: originally S1 E20 - Camp Diaries (feat. Jack Dummer, Matt Mitchell, Jaxon Lind, and Gavin Dauwalter)* (00:00) Camp Diaries (02:45) WashingDen Capital has BATS (09:02) Future Plans (11:20) Freshmen Talk (17:25) Jack Dummer (22:40) Matt Mitchell (42:23) Jack Lind &amp; Gavin Dauwalter (01:04:50) What did we learn? (01:07:00) Feel Good Story

FOOTBALL IS BACK. We wrap up UST Football camp 2017 and unpack the stories, hardship, and expectations for the 2017 Football Season. This podcast is a collection of individual interviews with our teammates <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackdummer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jack Dummer</a> (Senior Safety, Mechanical Engineering Major), <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_mitchell41/status/556934150305759234" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Mitchell</a> (Junior Linebacker, Business Major), <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaxonlind/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jaxon Lind</a> (Senior Offensive Line, Mechanical Engineering Major), and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavindauwalter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gavin Dauwalter</a> (Senior Offensive Line, Mechanical Engineering Major). *Disclaimer: originally S1 E20 - Camp Diaries (feat. Jack Dummer, Matt Mitchell, Jaxon Lind, and Gavin Dauwalter)* (00:00) Camp Diaries (02:45) WashingDen Capital has BATS (09:02) Future Plans (11:20) Freshmen Talk (17:25) Jack Dummer (22:40) Matt Mitchell (42:23) Jack Lind &amp; Gavin Dauwalter (01:04:50) What did we learn? (01:07:00) Feel Good Story

20. Jack Dummer, Matt Mitchell, Jaxon Lind, and Gavin Dauwalter

Wallie Kuchinski

Coach Wallie Kuchinski (most commonly known as Coach K) is the Defensive Coordinator for the University of St. Thomas. One phrase that commonly describes Coach K's defense is TOTAL MAYHEM. We unpack Coach's journey arriving to where he is today, how he's inspired us with terms like "Wildly Average", "Birds on a Wire", and "Let's go start a riot". The impact he has had on us and the greater UST Football community is unmatched. This podcast is one for the books Marketing Interns, strap in and lend us your ears for this episode. *Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #40 - Coach Wallie Kuchinski*Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing interns! If you want to be apart of the MIS movement, reach out to us at thebackpocketpodcast@gmail.com or by raven! SPONSORS:- Visionary Manufacturing -  a one stop shop for all of your custom merchandise and apparel needs.  They understand if you succeed in retail sales, they will succeed as a manufacturing service. Customize your apparel here.

Coach Wallie Kuchinski (most commonly known as Coach K) is the Defensive Coordinator for the University of St. Thomas. One phrase that commonly describes Coach K's defense is TOTAL MAYHEM. We unpack Coach's journey arriving to where he is today, how he's inspired us with terms like "Wildly Average", "Birds on a Wire", and "Let's go start a riot". The impact he has had on us and the greater UST Football community is unmatched. This podcast is one for the books Marketing Interns, strap in and lend us your ears for this episode.  *Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #40 - Coach Wallie Kuchinski* Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing interns! If you want to be apart of the MIS movement, reach out to us at thebackpocketpodcast@gmail.com or by raven!  SPONSORS: - Visionary Manufacturing -  a one stop shop for all of your custom merchandise and apparel needs.  They understand if you succeed in retail sales, they will succeed as a manufacturing service. Customize your apparel here.

179. Coach Wallie Kuchinski

CARLY ZUCKER

Carly Zucker is a kick-ass mom of 3, host of "Overtime with Carly Zucker" on KFAN 100.3 in the Twin Cities, and MN Wild player Jason Zucker's first wife. We touch on ALL things being a mom, a wife to a hockey player, her journey into broadcasting and much more. *Disclaimer: originally S3 E24 - A Little Bit of Everything (feat. Carly Zucker)* SPONSORS: - Visionary Manufacturing -  a one stop shop for all of your custom merchandise and apparel needs.  They understand if you succeed in retail sales, they will succeed as a manufacturing service. Customize your apparel here. 

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/carly.zucker/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carly Zucker</a> is a kick-ass mom of 3, host of <a href="https://kfan.iheart.com/featured/overtime-with-carly-zucker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Overtime with Carly Zucker"</a> on KFAN 100.3 in the Twin Cities, and MN Wild player <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jason_zucker16/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Zucker's</a> first wife. We touch on ALL things being a mom, a wife to a hockey player, her journey into broadcasting and much more. *Disclaimer: originally S3 E24 - A Little Bit of Everything (feat. Carly Zucker)* SPONSORS: - Visionary Manufacturing -  a one stop shop for all of your custom merchandise and apparel needs.  They understand if you succeed in retail sales, they will succeed as a manufacturing service. <a href="https://www.visionarymfg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Customize your apparel here</a>.

196. Carly Zucker

Ben Leber

Ben Leber is a former MN Vikings linebacker, Fox Sports College Football color analyst, and Vikings sideline reporter. From being a small town guy in South Dakota, to playing under Bill Schneider at Kansas State, to getting drafted by the Chargers and later playing for the Vikings, Ben has one hell of a story rooted in humility. We chat with Ben about what it's like playing under Rex Ryan at Kansas State (21:00), getting into broadcasting after his NFL career (41:45), and what we subscribe to when it comes to porn star names. Enjoy! *Disclaimer: originally S3 E39 - Win from Within (feat. Ben Leber)*

<a href="https://twitter.com/nacholeber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Leber</a> is a former MN Vikings linebacker, Fox Sports College Football color analyst, and Vikings sideline reporter. From being a small town guy in South Dakota, to playing under Bill Schneider at Kansas State, to getting drafted by the Chargers and later playing for the Vikings, Ben has one hell of a story rooted in humility. We chat with Ben about what it's like playing under Rex Ryan at Kansas State (21:00), getting into broadcasting after his NFL career (41:45), and what we subscribe to when it comes to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4tHAUhF0Vb/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">porn star names</a>. Enjoy! *Disclaimer: originally S3 E39 - Win from Within (feat. Ben Leber)*

241. Ben Leber

Angie Okon

Angie is the co-founder of Okon Fitness, an online fitness company that seeks to empower others to take control of their bodies and be the best versions on themselves. Angie has her own transformation story detailing her unfulfilling experiences with drugs and alcohol in college to becoming a bikini model and eventually a fitness coach. Angie has accomplished everything up to this point by being radically herself (if you don't believe us, start watching her instagram stories). Hear more about how she continues her success empowering other women (and now 2 wildly average guys) to do the same. *Disclaimer: originally S3 E27 - Radical Transparency (feat. Angie Okon)

Angie is the co-founder of <a href="https://www.okonfit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Okon Fitness</a>, an online fitness company that seeks to empower others to take control of their bodies and be the best versions on themselves. Angie has her own transformation story detailing her unfulfilling experiences with drugs and alcohol in college to becoming a bikini model and eventually a fitness coach. Angie has accomplished everything up to this point by being radically herself (if you don't believe us, start watching <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amarieokon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">her instagram stories</a>). Hear more about how she continues her success empowering other women (and now 2 wildly average guys) to do the same. *Disclaimer: originally S3 E27 - Radical Transparency (feat. Angie Okon)

205. Angie Okon

Declan had a fellow listener, Clara Cott, set him up with a blind date with the first date being a podcast. Within the hour of reaching out to Clara, Dec got a time and date secured with a girl named Courtney. What you’re about to listen to goes down in the BP history books forever. Enjoy. If you're interested in attending our LIVE podcast show @ Sisyphus Brewery November 15th @ 9 PM, please visit here for tickets. *Disclaimer: originally Back End Show #35 - The Blind Date Podcast*

Declan had a fellow listener, Clara Cott, set him up with a blind date with the first date being a podcast. Within the hour of reaching out to Clara, Dec got a time and date secured with a girl named Courtney. What you’re about to listen to goes down in the BP history books forever. Enjoy. If you're interested in attending our LIVE podcast show @ Sisyphus Brewery November 15th @ 9 PM, please visit here for tickets. *Disclaimer: originally Back End Show #35 - The Blind Date Podcast*

234. The Blind Date Podcast

Giselle Ugarte is a radio host at GO96.3 and she enlightens our marketing interns on how realizing these constraints is an all the time things. Be aware of how society frames you. Be proactive. Society unintentionally has barriers and formalities that can be constricting.  *Disclaimer: originally S2 E21 - Boxes of Life (feat. Giselle Ugarte)* (02:30) Average Quality  (07:15) Eye in Sky - Stages of Life  (17:00) Giselle Ugarte  (01:29:00) W.D.W.L.  (01:36:03) Feel Good Story

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/giselleugarte/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giselle Ugarte</a> is a radio host at GO96.3 and she enlightens our marketing interns on how realizing these constraints is an all the time things. Be aware of how society frames you. Be proactive. Society unintentionally has barriers and formalities that can be constricting.  *Disclaimer: originally S2 E21 - Boxes of Life (feat. Giselle Ugarte)* (02:30) Average Quality  (07:15) Eye in Sky - Stages of Life  (17:00) Giselle Ugarte  (01:29:00) W.D.W.L.  (01:36:03) Feel Good Story

56. Giselle Ugarte

Joey Puk

Joey is a Territory Development Representative for Medtronic, but more importantly he's a guy simply trying to provide value to people around him everyday. He brought the value with the conversation we had with him unpacking his passion for sales, transitioning out of his football career and UST, and much more.  *Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #37 - Joey Puk* Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing interns! If you want to be apart of the MIS movement, reach out to us at thebackpocketpodcast@gmail.com or by raven! 

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeypuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joey</a> is a Territory Development Representative for Medtronic, but more importantly he's a guy simply trying to provide value to people around him everyday. He brought the value with the conversation we had with him unpacking his passion for sales, transitioning out of his football career and UST, and much more.  *Disclaimer: originally Marketing Intern Spotlight #37 - Joey Puk* Every listener is a marketing intern. The Marketing Intern Spotlight (MIS) is a conversation with a marketing intern. This podcast is for the marketing interns by the marketing interns! If you want to be apart of the MIS movement, reach out to us at <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/thebackpocketpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thebackpocketpodcast@gmail.com</a> or by raven!

170. Joey Puk - Marketing Intern Spotlight

Michael E. Jordan (not to be confused with Michael Jordan) is the founder of UNRL, an apparel brand all about the underdog story working with various professional athletes. From failing at his first company he dropped out of college for to selling out the MN Wild hockey store with UNRL, Michael has an incredible journey loaded with trials, tribulation, and success. *Disclaimer: originally S3 E13 - That was UNRL (feat. Michael E. Jordan)*

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/michael.e.jordan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael E. Jordan</a> (not to be confused with Michael Jordan) is the founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unrlco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UNRL</a>, an apparel brand all about the underdog story working with various professional athletes. From failing at his first company he dropped out of college for to selling out the MN Wild hockey store with UNRL, Michael has an incredible journey loaded with trials, tribulation, and success. *Disclaimer: originally S3 E13 - That was UNRL (feat. Michael E. Jordan)*

163. Michael E. Jordan

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