Episode 94 — Bold Flavor & Great Coffee

Tonight we’re joined by our longtime friend Aaron Deshotel to talk about his Kickstarter campaign for Ember Forged Spices — chef-crafted blends designed to bring bold, restaurant-quality flavor to everyday home cooking.

With over 20 years in professional kitchens, Aaron created clean-ingredient, all-purpose spice blends that eliminate guesswork and deliver maximum flavor without hidden junk.

We’ll talk about:

• The mission behind Ember Forged Spices

• Why flavor and nutrition don’t have to compete

• The journey from restaurant kitchens to home essentials

• What’s next for the brand

Joining us as well are Bill Reichlin and Dana Reichlin of Colockum Craft Coffee, fellow builders and longtime supporters of the show.

🔥 Support Aaron’s Kickstarter:

👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emberforgespices/ember-forged-spices

☕ Visit Colockum Craft Coffee:

👉 https://www.colockumcraft.coffee/

Good food. Great coffee. Real conversation.

After Ken curated music for Bruce in the first installment, Episode 94 reverses roles. Bruce brings selections designed to surprise Ken — whether it’s an unfamiliar track, an unexpected performance, or an artist he didn’t see coming.

With no context given in advance, Ken reacts in real time, drawing on his own musical background and instincts. The conversation focuses on feel, craft, and the moments that make you stop and say, “Wait… who is that?”

This is a single-segment episode built around discovery, curiosity, and the joy of being surprised by music

Minnesota is once again under a national spotlight.

In this episode of The Weather’d Report, we’re joined by returning guest and Minnesota State Representative Shane Mekeland for a grounded, inside perspective as fraud investigations and renewed attention on Minneapolis continue to unfold.

This is an evolving story — with facts still emerging and narratives moving quickly. Representative Mekeland joins the conversation not as an investigator or prosecutor, but as a legislator and a voice for his constituents navigating increased scrutiny on the state.

We also widen the lens beyond one district, discussing how Minnesotans are reacting to the attention and how members of the Republican caucus — including voices such as Walter Hudson and Julia Coleman — are balancing transparency, accountability, and political pressure as events continue to develop.

This conversation focuses on context, consequences, and what comes next — without rushing to conclusions.

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