The Coffee Club: “Campfires, Comfort Foods & Forgotten Flops” (6-17-25)

πŸ“Œ Episode Summary:

In this heartfelt and hilariously nostalgic episode, Janae and Ronnie return from weekend adventures and dive into the joys of a simpler Americaβ€”from dandelion salads to the days of handwritten letters. They celebrate Nonprofit Tuesday with special guest Kim Reiger of Kamp KASE, shining a light on a magical summer camp for kids battling cancer. The duo also revisit hilariously forgotten TV flops, the comfort foods of the Great Depression, and ponder life choices we may not brag about at reunions.

From pork chops to porch parties, this episode will warm your heart, tickle your memory, and make

 

πŸ“Œ Episode Summary:

In this heartfelt and hilariously nostalgic episode, Janae and Ronnie return from weekend adventures and dive into the joys of a simpler Americaβ€”from dandelion salads to the days of handwritten letters. They celebrate Nonprofit Tuesday with special guest Kim Reiger of Kamp KASE, shining a light on a magical summer camp for kids battling cancer. The duo also revisit hilariously forgotten TV flops, the comfort foods of the Great Depression, and ponder life choices we may not brag about at reunions.

From pork chops to porch parties, this episode will warm your heart, tickle your memory, and make you very hungry.


πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ Guests:

  • πŸŽ—οΈ Kim Reiger – Kamp KasE representative, nonprofit spotlight

  • πŸ“ž Call-in listener with a surprisingly passionate pitch for peanut butter, pickles & summer sausage sandwiches


πŸ•°οΈ Standout Moments by Timestamp:

  • [0:40] πŸš— Car show reflections and custom veteran designs

  • [3:15] 🏊 Island Park Pool ribbon cutting & Fargo summer events

  • [4:43] πŸš“ Police training and local news updates

  • [7:36] βš“οΈ Nimitz Carrier & San Diego travel dreams

  • [9:35] πŸ›οΈ Question of the Day: Favorite places to shop (spoiler: Ronnie loves Boot Barn)

  • [14:47] πŸš€ San Diego’s space museum & the Midway aircraft carrier tour plans

  • [18:08] πŸ“Ί Forgotten TV Shows We Don’t Remember (but definitely should)

  • [28:18] πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Simple Joys of American Life That Don’t Exist Anymore (like friendly neighbors and handwritten letters)

  • [34:38] πŸ₯© Dad’s 16-hour smoked brisket masterpiece

  • [45:50] 🐢 Pup of the Week contest reminder

  • [56:14] πŸ§€ Healthy foods that fill without adding pounds (cottage cheese pancakes, anyone?)

  • [57:15] πŸŽ—οΈ Camp Casey spotlight with Kim Rieger (emotional & inspiring!)

  • [1:10:00] πŸ›’ Great Grocery Giveaway qualifiers announced

  • [1:32:44] πŸ₯£ Depression-era Meals – Yes, including ketchup soup, sugar sandwiches & bulldog gravy 😳

  • [1:37:00] 🎀 Outro & daily positivity


πŸ“ Featured Segments:

  • Nonprofit of the Week: Camp Casey (camp for kids with cancer)

  • Trivia & Quirky Stats: Lavender lotion makes people trust you?!

  • Food Talk: Depression meals, cottage cheese desserts, and brisket bragging rights

  • TV Nostalgia: Remember Cop Rock, The Cape, or Manimal? Neither did they!

  • Heartfelt Real Talk: Regrets, values, and learning to let go (and grill better brisket)


🎧 Listen if you enjoy:

  • Morning talk radio vibes with local flavor

  • Feel-good nonprofit stories

  • Comfort food and cultural nostalgia

  • A dose of Midwestern warmth and humor

  • Trivia, giveaways, and spontaneous hilarity

 

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