📣 Episode Summary (for Apple/Spotify):
Jay Thomas returns to Fargo with tales from the road that rival a National Lampoon movie — broken transmissions, shady hotels, and nearly getting stranded in Omaha. Buckle up as Jay dives into Castleton’s 23rd Annual Swank's Cruise, local government feuds, and North Dakota law enforcement controversy. Plus: a heartfelt tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, and the infamous "Ozzy Sting" prank gets a nostalgic retelling with former Sheriff Paul Laney.
From car shows and corn sweat conspiracies to city politics and celebrity losses, this episode is a high-octane mix of humor, heartbreak, and horsepower.
🕒 Standout Moments (Timestamps):
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[00:00] Sponsor shoutout: Hot Spring Spas, Red Wing Shoes, and Moving Team 6
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[03:00] Jay’s wild road trip to Omaha: transmission failure, hotel horrors & Chevy Chase vibes
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[12:45] Castleton car show preview — food, weather, forecast & fondness for small towns
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[20:30] Sheriff Jesse Jahner on disturbing sentencing of a former Cass County deputy
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[36:00] Breaking: Deaths of Hulk Hogan, Chuck Mangione, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner discussed
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[46:00] Nostalgic moment: Jay recalls childhood candy & Castleton community stories
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[52:00] Special Guest: Former Cass County Sheriff Paul Laney revisits the legendary “Ozzy Concert Sting” — a creative warrants bust that made international headlines
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[1:12:00] Riley Butler from Butler CAT talks diesel tech careers & Think BIG scholarship program
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[1:33:00] Castleton booming: new growth, local pride, and upcoming Summerfest highlights
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[1:41:00] Jay reads listener emails, reflects on Fargo drama, property taxes & corn sweats
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[1:50:00] The upcoming Engine Blow event at 7 PM — plus mystery raffle prizes & pork chops on a stick
🎤 Guest List (Full Names):
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Jesse Jahner – Cass County Sheriff
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Paul Laney – Former Cass County Sheriff
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Riley Butler – Recruiter at Butler Machinery Company
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Gary Johnson – Longtime friend & on-air personality
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Ronnie Lee – Show producer & co-host
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Amanda [last name not provided] – PetroServe USA staff member