Would your boss loan his car out to you for the weekend? In the finale of the 6 part series on the life passions of Parsinen Kaplan Rosberg & Gotlieb’s partners and staff, Shellie Gonzales talks about borrowing David Gotlieb‘s Porsche Boxter for the weekend. Listen to Shellie Gonzales on Borrowing a Porsche Boxster for […]
Category: Interviews
First Crack 59. Bill Forsberg Throwing Out the First Pitch
In part 5 of a 6 part series on the life passions of Parsinen Kaplan Rosberg & Gotlieb’s partners and staff, Bill Forsberg discusses throwing out the first pitch at a St. Paul Saints game. Listen to Bill Forsberg Throwing Out the First Pitch [10 min]
First Crack 58. David Gotlieb, Paul Maccabee, and St. Paul’s Gangster History
In part 4 of a 6 part series on the life passions of Parsinen Kaplan Rosberg & Gotlieb’s partners and staff, David Gotlieb discusses St. Paul’s history as a safe haven for gangsters and how he met the expert on the subject – Paul Maccabee. Listen to David Gotlieb, Paul Maccabee, and St. Paul’s Gangster […]
First Crack 57. Rebecca McDaniel on Enhancing the Client Relationship
This summer, Rebecca McDaniel partnered with winemaker and client Domaine Serene to promote Pinot Noir as a summer beverage alternative in Surdyks’ Drinks magazine. In part 3 of a 6 part series on the life passions of Parsinen Kaplan Rosberg & Gotlieb’s partners and staff, she provides background on this series and discusses the value […]
First Crack 56. Bill Lofy on Paul Wellstone and Politics
Bill Lofy, Wellstone Action‘s Communications Director, and I talked about his two new books; Paul Wellstone – A Passion for Politics and Politics the Wellstone Way just as they hit the shelves. Be sure to catch Bill on his national tour promoting his Wellstone biography. If Camp Wellstone comes to your neighborhood, I highly recommend […]
Garrick is Asked the Uncomfortable Questions
While you’re patiently waiting for the next First Crack podcast, you can listen to me on the other side of the interview table answering the big ‘why are we here’ questions in Sue Grandys’ Uncomfortable Questions. My goal with the First Crack podcast is to average one conversation a week. I know it’s been quiet […]
First Crack 54. On the Set of A Prairie Home Companion Filming
This summer, student filmmaker and long-time friend, Jon Steinhorst worked on the set of Robert Altman’s A Prairie Home Companion movie in St. Paul. I sat down with him the day filming ended to talk about how he got the job, what he did, and what he learned about filmmaking, directing, and fans. You may […]
First Crack 52. Reviewing Roger Ebert with David Orenstein
David Orenstein on his love of movies and the Roger Ebert’s Overlooked Film Festival. David Orenstein’s Film Picks: Murderball Theremin Happiness Spirited Away Crash Network Theremin and Network are also on my list of all time favorites. Part 2 of a 6 part series on the life passions of Parsinen Kaplan Rosberg & Gotlieb’s partners […]
First Crack 51. Reviewing Ralph Lauren’s Car Collection with Howard Rubin
Howard Rubin on his lifelong passion for cars and the Speed, Style, and Beauty: Cars from the Ralph Lauren Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Timeless automobiles on Howard Rubin’s list: Rolls Royce Corniche Jaguar XKE Dodge Challenger Bugatti Type 57 BMW Z3 Part 1 of a 6 part series on the life […]
First Crack 50. The Challenges of Comedy Theater at the Brave New Workshop
Caleb and Katy McEwen, the artistic directors at Minneapolis’ legendary Brave New Workshop comedy theater and I discuss the challenges of running a comedy theater. The ongoing struggle to strike the balance between challenging material and filling seats. Additionally, Caleb’s definition of good improv feels an awful lot like a good podcast. Listen to the […]