Best Flashback Requests Podcasts (2025)

Bob DeFlores grew up surrounded by the entertainment community. He was born in San Francisco and raised in Hollywood, where his parents performed in movies, radio, and nightclubs. Since then he has worked to preserve those old school films, over the past 50 years he has located and preserved hundreds of films from 1900 to 1950: newsreels, comedies,…

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Newsapalooza and Stan Turner, formerly of KSTP and current personality at KLBB Radio 53:46

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Stan Turner is in to talk Newsapalooza!05-02-2015:By Flashback Twin Cities

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Jim Hayden of WCCO-TV and owner of Planet Pictures 53:45

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Newsapalooza is coming up! Tom talks about Star Wars past and present, and Jim Hayden of WCCO-TV now owner of Planet Pictures04-25-2015By Flashback Twin Cities

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Former KARE-TV Director Tom Linder 53:36

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Tom Linder has served as News director at KARE for 15 years. Today we talk with him about his career and his experience in the news industry. 4-18-2015By Flashback Twin Cities

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Flashback Twin Cities 03-21-2015 53:47

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The Good Company's Bob Bruce 49:52

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Bob Bruce was a special contributor on The Good Company show in the 1980's. Today he's going to talk with us about his career in Broadcasting and what he's up to now. March 7 2015By Flashback Twin Cities

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Gary Gilson 53:48

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Gary had a long TV career in N.Y., L.A. and the Twin Cities, working with zanies, geniuses and frauds. All fodder for great stories. He has won 5 Emmy's and speaks at special events all over the country. He specializes in making people laugh and talking about the many valuable lessons he's learned over the years.…

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Flashback Twin Cities 02-28-2015 53:48

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Caroline Lowe, former WCCO Crime Reporter 49:41

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Caroline Lowe has served as a reporter at WCCO for over 35 years. In 2011 she moved to become manager of KSBY-TV San Luis Obispo, California. Today she'll talk with us about the time she spent reporting in the twin cities.February 21, 2015By Flashback Twin Cities

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David Brauer 53:49

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Today we talk to David Brauer, he authors Braublog and is MinnPost's local media reporter. He has covered media and politics as a writer and editor since 1983 for City Pages, the Southwest/Downtown Journal, KFAN and KSTP-AM, Mpls.St.Paul, Minnesota Monthly, Law & Politics, the Business Journal, KARE11 and national outlets. February 14,2015…

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Bernie Grace 53:49

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Bernie Grace was a news director at radio stations in Virginia and Rhode Island. He then worked at television stations in Orlando, Fl, and Richmond, Va. In February 1979 he joined the KARE 11 News Team in Minnesota as a general assignment reporter. He has received awards from AP, Northwest Broadcast News Association, the Academy of Television of Ar…

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Dana Benson, Minnesota TV News Producer 49:51

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Dana has been served at all sorts of Minnesotan broadcasting companies. He's served as a producer at WTCN & WCCO, a news director at KMSP, an executive producer at KSTP, an instructor at the University of Minnesota and corporate news director at Red River Broadcasting Company. Today we talk with him about his career and his experience in broadcasti…

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Don Effenberger 53:50

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Tom's guest today is local legend in the Journalism world with 40+ years under his belt. Don Effenberger is a local guy who understands state and local politics about as well as any journalist in town. He majored in journalism at the University of St. Thomas, started working as a reporter and then news editor at the Catholic Bulletin, and later mov…

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Joyce Lamont, a Tribute 53:34

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Today, we pay tribute to Joyce Lamont. In December, 2014 she passed away at the age of 98. For 40 years she was broadcasting at WCCO and KLBB and was famous for her warm and folksy voice. Today we hope we can help you understand just how special she was to Minnesotan Broadcasting.January 3, 2015By Flashback Twin Cities

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Stan Turner, formerly of KSTP and current personality at KLBB Radio 49:48

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Today we talk with KLBB's own Stan Turner! Stan is well known as a pillar of Minnesotan Broadcasting, from KDWB-AM and KSTP-AM to anchor at KSTP. Tune in as we talk with him about his long career.By Flashback Twin Cities

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Josie Robinson, Author of "The Gratitude Jar" 49:29

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Josie Robinson published "The Gratitude Jar" in 2014, she invested everything she could afford in it and hoped for the best. Today her book is a best seller and is read all over the country. Today she's going to share her story and what she's been up to since publishing The Gratitude Jar.December 20 2014…

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Mike "Stretch" Gelfand, formerly of KQ Morning Show 49:49

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Mike Gelfand was a part of the KQ Morning Show for many years and provided unique insight into cultural, political and topical issues with an extremely entertaining flair. Today he's going to join us and talk about his experience on KQ and what he's been up to since then.December 13 2014By Flashback Twin Cities

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Caroline Lowe, former WCCO Crime Reporter 49:49

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Caroline Lowe has served as a reporter at WCCO for over 35 years. In 2011 she moved to become manager of KSBY-TV San Luis Obispo, California. Today she'll talk with us about the time she spent reporting in the twin cities.November 22 2014By Flashback Twin Cities

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Roy Finden, Pavek Museum Hall of Famer 53:11

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Today we will be talking with Roy Finden a veteran of radio and tv in the 70's. He has served at WSPT, KRIB and KSTP and has taught broadcasting for more than 35 years at Brown College.November 8, 2014By Flashback Twin Cities

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Paul Douglas 49:39

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Paul Douglas is a meteorologist, author, entrepreneur, and software expert in Minneapolis-St.Paul, Minnesota. He has over 30 years of broadcast television and radio experience. Weather guru extraordinaire November 1 2014By Flashback Twin Cities

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Stan Turner, formerly of KSTP and current personality at KLBB Radio 49:47

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Louie Anderson: Author, stand up comedian, game show host, writer and actor 49:39

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Todd Bol, creator of Little Free Library 49:37

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Today we talk with Todd Bol, best known for creating the Little Free Library, which are miniature libraries located all over the state. We're going to talk with him about his work, how he came up with the idea of Little Free Library and what he's got planned for the future. September 20 2014By Flashback Twin Cities

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Jim Newman is a former reporter for WCCO, he has recently written a book titled "A Habit of Mind." He's here today to talk about his career and what he's up to now.September 13 2014By Flashback Twin Cities

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Dave Nimmer, University of St. Thomas professor of journalism 49:49

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Dave Nimmer is a former newspaper reporter and editor at the Minneapolis Star, former reporter and associate news director at WCCO-TV, former assistant professor of journalism at St. Thomas for more than a decade. August 23 2014By Flashback Twin Cities

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Paul Auguston, of www.idream.tv 49:53

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Paul Auguston is an accomplished photographer, videographer, editor and director specializing in promotion, training and project documentation. A keen interest in his subject matter fuels Paul’s creativity and results in remarkably persuasive visual communication. Dog-sledding, mountain climbing, and exploring Egyptian pyramids are Paul’s passion. …

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Gary Lumpkin from Good Company 49:48

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Gary Lumpkin was a host and correspondent for KSTP's the good company show in the 80's. Find out what he's been up to since then right now!By Flashback Twin Cities

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Brian Lambert of MinnPost REPLAY 49:48

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Today we talk with Brian Lambert: a former media columnist for the Pioneer Press, former movie critic for KSTP-TV, former writer and blogger for The Rake (R.I.P.) and other publications, former rural Minnesota milk truck driver, former Senate advisor, former garden seed salesman and talk radio host has a nearly unslakable thirst for the sound of hi…

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Ron Rosenbaum, former radio host and current broadcast attorney 49:47

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Ron Rosenbaum was a prominent radio personality known for hosting shows such as "holding court" on KFXN-FM 100.3 Ron was also a regular guest on the The Dan Barreiro Show where he talked about pressing current issues. At the time of recording this podcast Ron was privately practicing law and enjoying life. Sadly, he recently passed away, but this i…

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Marcia Fleur, formerly of WCCO 49:54

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Marcia Fleur has been broadcasting at channel 5 WCCO since 1972. Today we're going to talk about her long, successful career and catch up on what she's doing currently. June 28 2014By Flashback Twin Cities

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Toys Exhibition at the MN Historical Society with Kate Roberts 49:54

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Kate Roberts is senior exhibit developer at the Minnesota Historical Society, where she has worked in various capacities since 1989. She has served as lead developer on projects including Minnesota 150, a crowd-sourced exhibit marking the state’s sesquicentennial (Minnesota History Center, 2008); and Toys of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, which opened a…

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Joe Schmit, KSTP Sports Anchor, Espn 1500 radio and author 49:52

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Joe Schmit joined KSTP-TV in 1985 and has won 17 Emmys from the National Television Academy. He was also honored with a National Headliner Award for leading 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS’ coverage of the 2001 death of Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman, Kory Stringer. Joe is also a regular contributor on 1500 ESPN radio. Join us as we talk to him about his ca…

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Bernie Grace, formerly of Kare 11 49:52

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Bernie Grace was a news director at radio stations in Virginia and Rhode Island. He then worked at television stations in Orlando, Fl, and Richmond, Va. In February 1979 he joined the KARE 11 News Team in Minnesota as a general assignment reporter. He has received awards from AP, Northwest Broadcast News Association, the Academy of Television of Ar…