Monday, 29 August 2005

First Crack 60. Shellie Gonzales on Borrowing a Porsche Boxster for the Weekend

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 the Weekend [17 min]

First Crack 58. David Gotlieb, Paul Maccabee, and St. Paul’s Gangster History

John Dillinger Slept Here: A Crooks' Tour of Crime and Corruption in St. Paul, 1920-1936

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 History [15 min]

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 of a personal connection in a professional relationship.

Listen to Rebecca McDaniel on Enhancing the Client Relationship [12 min]

Sunday, 28 August 2005

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 it- no matter your political affiliation.

Listen to Bill Lofy on Paul Wellstone and Politics [20 min]

Thursday, 18 August 2005

Sunday, 31 July 2005

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 remember Jon from First Crack #28 The Movie Episode and First Crack #29 Jon Shares his Geo

Listen to Jon Steinhorst on the Set of A Prairie Home Companion [46 min]

Saturday, 16 July 2005

First Crack 52. Reviewing Roger Ebert with David Orenstein

David Orenstein on his love of movies and the Roger Ebert’s Overlooked Film Festival.

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 and staff.

Listen to Reviewing Roger Ebert with David Orenstein [20 min]

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:

Part 1 of a 6 part series on the life passions of Parsinen Kaplan Rosberg & Gotlieb‘s partners and staff.

Listen to Reviewing Ralph Lauren’s Car Collection with Howard Rubin [20 min]

Tuesday, 28 June 2005

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 Challenges of Comedy Theater at the Brave New Workshop [30 min]