📝 Episode Summary:
Join Janae and Ronnie for a caffeinated whirlwind of laughter, live music, and heartfelt moments on this jam-packed episode of The Coffee Club. From an accidental lotion mishap (spoiler: it was body wash all along) to a candle catastrophe at Bath & Body Works, Janae brings the hilarity. Meanwhile, Ronnie dives into the nostalgic legend of the Edmund Fitzgerald with guest musician Ciro Dela Garza, who delivers a powerful live rendition of Gordon Lightfoot’s ballad. Plus, get a sneak peek at this weekend’s Summer Blast at the Moorhead American Legion, updates on regional air quality, and the surprising origins of some of America’s most famous commercial jingles.
Whether you’re into glamping, card games, or candle scents, this episode is a total treat.
🎧 Highlights & Timestamps:
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0:00 – Thursday morning banter + Summer Blast preview
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3:30 – Janae’s Bath & Body Works disaster (and body wash confusion)
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9:30 – Pet of the Week reminder & Bark and Biscuits shout-out
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18:30 – 🎶 Live in-studio performance: “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” by Ciro De La Garza
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32:45 – Sweet Shots spotlight & Ciro’s music journey
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44:00 – "Grandma Name Ideas" brainstorm & glamma glam
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58:00 – Weather & air quality alerts + Alexa paranoia
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1:08:00 – Revived TV shows (guess which ones made the comeback list)
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1:23:00 – Wildfires, left-handed discrimination, margarine myths & more
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1:38:00 – Headline Truth or Trash: raccoons, cat food, and wizard fights
🎙️ Special Guest:
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🎸 Ciro Dela Garza – Fargo-based singer-songwriter and member of the band Uptown. Catch him live at Sweet Shots (7–9:30 PM on the terrace)!
👥 Guest Mentions & Shout-outs:
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Scott at Moorhead American Legion
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Bark and Biscuits (Pet of the Week sponsors)
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Sweet Shots (event partner)
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Listeners who submitted “grandma name” suggestions
🎉 Promo Alert:
Don’t miss the Coffee Club’s live broadcast tomorrow from Moorhead American Legion, featuring food, fun, and even a possible helicopter arrival (still TBD).