✨ Episode Summary (Apple/Spotify Style):
Buckle up for a delightfully Fargo-centric ride in today’s jam-packed episode of The Coffee Club Show! Janae and Ronnie serve up the local buzz like no one else—from cherry pies and condiment debates to airline upgrades and fast food fiascos.
🍒 It’s Cherries for Charity week, and Jody Hudson from the Rape & Abuse Crisis Center stops by to share how eating sweet Washington Bing cherries helps support critical local services (and why we really should try making cherry pie from scratch).
🍕 In “Franchise Flop of the Week,” the hosts tackle a viral video out of Moorhead’s newest Papa John’s, where a manager’s explosive behavior toward young employees sparked serious public backlash—and a broader conversation about franchise accountability.
✈️ Big travel news! Fargo’s airport is getting a direct Delta flight to Atlanta, and Janae is already planning family visits. Meanwhile, Ronnie’s still stuck on how peanut butter should be stored.
💬 And of course, no episode is complete without the Question of the Day: “What’s something everyone loves that you absolutely can’t stand?” Spoiler: Sushi and brats take some serious hits.
This episode blends quirky banter, strong community vibes, and helpful updates from guests like West Fargo PD and Vision Zero. Plus—funeral preferences, cremation weirdness, sausage rankings, and an intense peanut butter debate. You’ve got to hear it to believe it!
👥 Guest Lineup:
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Jody Hudson – Rape and Abuse Crisis Center
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Leah Hillman – Vision Zero ND
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Rhonda Jorgensen – West Fargo Police Department
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Dean Wysocki – WDAY Chief Meteorologist
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Mark (Listener Caller) – Great Grocery Giveaway contestant
⏱️ Standout Moments & Timestamps:
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(0:02:10) – 🎙️ “Cherry Pies and Chatter” – Jody Hudson joins to promote the Cherries for Charity campaign at Hornbacher’s, benefiting local nonprofits.
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(0:09:45) – ❄️ “Snowbusters & Summer Events” – A preview of the city’s quirky event guests + what's rocking Detroit Lakes this weekend.
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(0:16:22) – 🍕 “Papa John’s Meltdown” – Viral video of Moorhead manager sparks outrage, ethics talk, and franchisee accountability.
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(0:29:10) – 🛫 “New Delta Flight from Fargo to Atlanta” – The Coffee Club reacts to big news at Hector International.
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(0:35:20) – 🚧 “Moorhead Road Closures & Detours” – Janae brings the traffic tea.
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(0:43:30) – ☠️ “Human Composting in MN?!” – The team reacts to the state’s newest green burial law.
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(0:54:05) – 💀 “Funeral Planning, Humor, and Crypt Goals” – Janae & Ronnie’s candid and hilarious thoughts on end-of-life planning.
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(1:01:12) – 👮 “Hometown Heroes Academy” – Leah and Rhonda preview a cool summer camp for kids to meet first responders.
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(1:08:30) – 🚖 “Vision Zero’s $10 Ride Code” – Sober rides home from the fair? Yes, please!
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(1:14:20) – 📻 “Qualifiers, Giveaways & Grocery Dreams” – Local contest chatter and how to win $10,000 in groceries.
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(1:27:55) – ❓ “Question of the Day” – Listeners and hosts reveal the foods they just can’t stand (sorry, sushi).
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(1:33:00) – 🌤️ Weather forecast with Dean – Tornadoes in Cavalier and a sun-soaked week ahead.
🛍️ Featured Community Events:
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Cherries for Charity Week – Now through Tuesday at all Hornbacher’s. 25¢ per pound of cherries supports Rape & Abuse Crisis Center + YWCA.
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Hometown Heroes Academy – July 16–18, West Fargo. Kids aged 8–11 learn from real-life first responders.
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Vision Zero Sober Ride Code – Use “VZRRVF25” on Lyft during the Red River Valley Fair for $10 safe rides.