☕ Episode Overview:
In this lively Friday edition of The Coffee Club Show with Janae and Ronnie, it’s all about laughter, local flavor, and heartfelt conversations. The hosts take listeners through a mix of summer fun, community highlights, nostalgia trips, and meaningful Veterans stories. From street fair food cravings to kissing-as-therapy and corndog-induced joy, this episode truly has a little bit of everything—including a pup with Frito paws.
🎧 Available on:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Amazon Music | WDAYRadioNow.com
🧭 Timestamps & Standout Segments:
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[0:00 – 3:00] – It’s Friday! Fair fun, weather talk, and Boyz II Men plans.
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[3:12 – 4:34] – Great Grocery Giveaway recap – Winner Steve Pollard’s emotional win and community love.
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[7:00 – 7:50] – Military gallery opens at ND Heritage Center + National Guard news.
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[9:00 – 10:30] – 🐐 Petting Zoo Panic: Park River petting zoo illness warning sparks hygiene chat.
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[11:00 – 13:00] – Fargo's kitty cuddling craze and the case for a downtown "Kitty Café."
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[17:00 – 20:00] – 🌍 Things Adults Needed Explained: Fax machines, moon myths & deer crossing signs.
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[21:00 – 23:00] – Ronnie's dishwashing philosophy & basin debates.
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[32:00 – 32:30] – 🎉 Pup of the Week is crowned: Meet Lucy the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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[44:00 – 46:00] – Nostalgic businesses making comebacks: Christopher Banks & Pops Soda Shack.
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[51:00 – 54:00] – Celebs who hated their iconic roles (yep, even Bond & Hannah Montana).
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[56:00 – 1:16:00] – 🇺🇸 Veterans Friday Spotlight: Joe Henry talks “Pay It Forward – Lake of the Woods”
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[1:21:00 – 1:26:00] – 💋 The Science of Kissing: Health benefits that might surprise you.
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[1:33:00 – 1:35:00] – Brands people are "quiet quitting" (Starbucks, Nike, McDonald's, Amazon).
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[1:41:00 – 1:42:30] – 🧄 Fair Food Finale: 200+ vendors, street corn dreams, and the power of a corndog.
🎙️ Special Guest:
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Joe Henry – Director of Tourism, Lake of the Woods
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Shares the impact of the “Pay It Forward” fishing trip for veterans and the healing power of camaraderie and community.
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🐾 Pup of the Week:
Lucy – An 8-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with “Frito Paws” and a heart of gold. 🐶
💬 Favorite Quotes:
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“That’s what we want… when the prize goes to someone who really needs it, that’s when it’s magic.”
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“Kissing can strengthen facial muscles—and your relationship!”
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“Street fair corndogs are just better. It’s the atmosphere!”