In this sunshine-soaked Thursday edition of The Coffee Club, hosts Janae and Ronnie bring the weekend vibes early with updates on local events, feel-good community news, and a flavorful guest lineup. Highlights include Fargo Marathon road closures, vehicle safety trends in North Dakota, and a deliciously entertaining appearance from rising bluegrass star Aaron Neihus (and yes, he performs live in-studio!).
The show wraps up with foodie fun from Christine at Reese and Riley’s, who surprises the hosts with vegan-friendly dishes and a crash course in charcuterie evolution (spoiler: it used to be just a meat and cheese tray!). Add in quirky facts, Stefan Diggs yacht drama, and deep dives into McDonald's history, and you’ve got a morning blend as smooth as ceramic-coated SUVs.
🕒 Standout Moments & Timestamps:
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0:00 – Small Talk & Weekend Vibes:
One sleep ‘til the weekend! Plus, summer plant talk and why nobody’s going to the casino anymore.
(“Hold the presses—I’m not going!”)
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8:00 – Fargo Marathon & Road Closures:
A deep dive into Saturday’s closures and reminiscing on marathon parties and 5K glory days.
(“Remember the infamous jeans walk?”)
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16:50 – Guest Interview: Aaron Neihus (Bluegrass Musician)
His musical journey, fiddle roots, and a live performance of “Big Bear”—a song about his dad.
(“This might make me cry.” “He hates this song.”) 🎶
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36:00 – Potluck Picks:
What would YOU bring? Tater tot hot dish? Minnesota sushi? Ronnie’s notorious roll-ups?
(“He’s bringing a pot and wishing everyone luck.”) 😂
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50:20 – Christine from Reese & Riley’s:
Vegan lunches, rose balsamic, tofu takes, and yes, char-tables vs. charcuterie boards.
(“Is that fake chicken? Try it, it’s good!”) 🥗
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1:11:00 – Did You Know? & Listener Laughs:
Weird food facts, strangers flirting in traffic, and how often people wake up grumpy (hint: it’s often).
(“Only 65 happy days a year?!”)
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1:24:00 – Pop Culture & TV Finales:
From The Sopranos to Breaking Bad—top TV finales ranked (no Cheers? Blasphemy!).
(“What about a quarter pounder in the UK?” “Royale with cheese.”)
☕️ Final Sips:
Icebreaker questions, invisible superpowers, tofu debates, and if moose should worry about killer whales (yes, apparently).