In this rich, relaxed, and heartfelt episode of The Coffee Club, Janae and Mark fill in for Ronnie (off on a romantic Duluth "smooch-cation" with Michelle) and bring the full spectrum—from spiritual reflection to smart home safety to salsa cravings. From a deep dive into the first American Pope and what it means for Catholicism, to the realities of health care in America with Dr. Mike of Red River Wellness, and a touching spotlight on the Band of Brothers nonprofit, this Friday episode mixes wisdom with wit and some serious throwback tunes.
🎧 Standout Moments & Timestamps:
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0:28 – The Duluth Dispatch: Ronnie's weekend trip and chair envy kick off the episode with giggles.
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2:20 – Who’s Holding Down the Fort? Janae, Mark, and Macey hold the station together.
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3:00 – 📿 Pope Talk: The announcement of the first American-born Pope and its cultural implications.
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7:36 – Confession Confessionals: A hilarious and honest discussion on small-town confession culture.
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18:00 – 🩺 Health Wake-Up Call: Dr. Mike drops eye-opening stats on obesity and America's “sickness care” system.
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25:00 – Wellness vs. Wealth: Dr. Mike outlines the upside-down nature of healthcare incentives.
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34:00 – 🎶 Flashback Friday: One-hit wonders from the '80s like "Turning Japanese" and "Hey Mickey" get everyone nostalgic.
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47:00 – 🛁 Style-Safe Showers: Gina from Style Safe joins to talk about beautiful, accessible bathroom remodels (with heartwarming client stories).
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59:00 – 🎖️ Band of Brothers Spotlight: Jared shares how this veteran-run nonprofit provides healing through outdoor adventures.
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1:18:00 – 💐 Mother’s Day Giveaway: A lucky winner gets flowers, concert tickets, a deep clean, and more!
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1:24:00 – 🎸 Gopher Hunting & Guitar Swagger: Apparently, 90% of attractive women love a man with a guitar...and everyone has gopher stories.
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1:36:00 – ☕ Tipping Tips: A lively chat on tipping etiquette, automation, and smiley faces on checks.
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1:38:00 – 🎯 Sweet Shots Fun: Why you don’t need to be a golfer to love hitting targets and making memories.