In this delightfully unpredictable Monday morning edition of The Coffee Club, hosts Janae and Ronnie serve up 90+ minutes of laughs, heartfelt moments, hot takes (on toast), and important community news. From deep debates over bread ends to an inspiring chat with Valerie Olsen of Charlie's Place, this episode is a rich blend of banter, community spirit, and caffeine-fueled fun.
🎯 Episode Highlights with Timestamps:
0:00 – 4:00 | Memorial Day and Paris Dreams
The show kicks off with morning banter about the upcoming long weekend and bucket-list trips to Paris. 🇫🇷
5:00 – 10:00 | Music Docs, Mascots & Movie Memories
Ronnie nerds out over old Universal Studios attractions, leading to a nostalgic detour into music documentaries and childhood restaurant mascots (yes, he was once Taco Juan).
16:30 – 21:00 | Bread Butts, Crust Controversies & Breakfast Battles
Possibly the most animated discussion ever about... the end piece of bread. Is it the butt? The heel? The crust? Listeners and callers weigh in on the great debate.
29:45 – 36:00 | The Coffee Club's Top Music Documentaries
Ronnie and Janae count down Rolling Stone’s Top 20 music docs — from The Who to Beyoncé — complete with commentary, trivia, and gentle mocking of Madonna.
48:00 – 54:30 | 7 Habits of Couples Who Truly Love Each Other
Relationship wisdom, flip-flop fights, and why Ronnie never leaves home without a goodbye kiss. 💋
1:06:45 – 1:14:00 | Men’s Silly Secrets Revealed
Men secretly like hugs, sticks, and making sandwiches with the bread butt? Yep. The secrets are out.
1:20:00 – 1:29:00 | Click It for Coffee: Safety with a Side of Java
Special guests Addy (West Fargo PD) & Leah (Vision Zero) join to promote the Click It for Coffee event — rewarding seatbelt wearers with discounted drinks at Sandy’s.
1:30:15 – End | Small Business Monday: Charlie’s Place ☕❤️
An uplifting interview with Valerie Olsen, founder of Charlie’s Place — a nonprofit coffee shop staffed by adults with disabilities. Discover how coffee, community, and creativity are changing lives, one latte at a time.
🎁 Standout Quote:
"They used to call it the butt, now some say it’s the heel... I just call it the best part of the loaf." – Ronnie
📢 Call to Action:
Like what you hear? Visit WDAY Radio Now or Charlies Place to support small biz and big hearts. And buckle up for coffee this Thursday with Vision Zero & Sandy’s in West Fargo! 👮♀️☕