📝 Episode Description (Spotify/Apple Style):
Happy Monday! Janae and Ronnie kick off the week with weather, wit, and WDAY community vibes. In this jam-packed episode, the hosts take on everything from the psychology behind “quiet quitting” to North Dakota’s best burgers and the world’s most unhealthy snacks (RIP, milkshakes). 👀
✨ Plus, Small Business Monday features an inspiring chat with Kate from Betty Brides, a biz bridging North Dakota and Hawaii with custom wedding content that’s heartfelt and budget-friendly. 💍
We also chat with Rory Jorgensen, the latest qualifier in the Great Grocery Giveaway, and explore whether it’s truly life goals to surf by day and bartend by yacht at night. 🏄♀️🍹
📌 Guests:
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Kate, founder of Betty Brides (Small Business Monday)
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Rory Jorgensen, qualifier for the $10K Great Grocery Giveaway
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Tony (caller)
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Leah from Vision Zero (teased for Tuesday)
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Pat Milotic (teased for “Define the Fight” after-show)
⏱️ Standout Moments (Timestamps):
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0:00 – 5:00 – Monday morning vibes, sprinkles in Fargo, and sunflower seed spit weather
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7:15 – What’s wrong with work these days? Burnout, bad bosses, and "revenge quitting" decoded
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21:30 – Texas flooding: the emotional toll and misinformation myths around the response
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38:20 – Local buzz: downtown Fargo mural closures and Red River Market hype
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53:15 – Milkshakes, corn dogs, cheesy fries... The most unhealthy foods list (RIP again, milkshakes)
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1:03:10 – 🚨 The Great Grocery Giveaway – Rory Jorgensen calls in to qualify in record time
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1:10:20 – 📸 Small Business Spotlight: Kate from Betty Brides on bringing bridal magic from Oahu to the Midwest
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1:29:00 – Signs your body is begging for rest 😴 and how Ronnie and Janae are definitely ignoring them
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1:35:15 – Did You Know? Elevator buttons are grosser than toilet seats, and the average person grows 6.5 feet of nose hair 👃
🛍️ Featured Segment: Small Business Monday
Guest: Kate of Betty Brides
💍 A North Dakota native turned Oahu entrepreneur, Kate talks about launching a business to provide same-day wedding content – heartfelt, affordable, and totally made for the modern bride. Whether you’re marrying on the beach or in your backyard, this is a conversation worth streaming.
🚨 Giveaway Watch:
The Great Grocery Giveaway continues! Rory Jorgensen claims his spot in under 8 seconds. Will he walk away with $10,000 in groceries? 🛒
🗓️ Coming Up Tomorrow:
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Snow Busters (new biz spotlight)
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West Fargo PD & Vision Zero on traffic safety
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Rape & Abuse Crisis Center for Nonprofit Tuesday
...and more!