Podcasts by Flashback Twin Cities

Flashback Twin Cities 11-14-2015 from 2015-11-17T18:12:19

Flashback Twin Cities 11-07-2015 from 2015-11-09T17:27:10

Flashback Twin Cities 10-24-2015 from 2015-10-27T14:46:08

Flashback Twin Cities 10-17-2015 from 2015-10-19T18:46:52

Flashback Twin Cities 10-10-2015 from 2015-10-12T21:51:08

Flashback Twin Cities 10-03-2015 from 2015-10-05T19:54:38

10-03-2015: Brian Lambert from MinnPost is on to talk media past and present and also the presidential debates

Flashback Twin Cities 09-26-2015: from 2015-09-28T15:40:08

Kevyn Burger (of BringMeTheNews and formerly of WCCO) and Julie Kramer (producer and author) REPLAY from 2015-06-11T17:36:19

05-16-2015 Kevyn Burger

Newsapalooza and Stan Turner, formerly of KSTP and current personality at KLBB Radio from 2015-05-05T18:00:26

Stan Turner is in to talk Newsapalooza! 05-02-2015:

Jim Hayden of WCCO-TV and owner of Planet Pictures from 2015-04-29T16:23:30

Newsapalooza is coming up! Tom talks about Star Wars past and present, and Jim Hayden of WCCO-TV now owner of Planet Pictures 04-25-2015

Former KARE-TV Director Tom Linder from 2015-04-20T17:33:21

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.4-18-2015

Flashback Twin Cities 03-21-2015 from 2015-03-23T18:04:01

The Good Company's Bob Bruce from 2015-03-18T17:39:54

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 2015

Gary Gilson from 2015-03-16T17:24:48

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 co...

Flashback Twin Cities 02-28-2015 from 2015-03-03T19:44:36

David Brauer from 2015-02-17T20:02:27

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...

Bernie Grace from 2015-02-09T17:33:27

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 ...

Dana Benson, Minnesota TV News Producer from 2015-01-29T17:37:31

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 Universi...

Don Effenberger from 2015-01-20T16:23:38

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 t...

Joyce Lamont, a Tribute from 2015-01-20T16:21:02

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 ...

Josie Robinson, Author of"The Gratitude Jar" from 2014-12-23T17:31:58

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 sh...

Mike"Stretch"Gelfand, formerly of KQ Morning Show from 2014-12-15T17:14:21

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 ...

Caroline Lowe, former WCCO Crime Reporter from 2014-11-24T22:52:30

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 rep...

Roy Finden, Pavek Museum Hall of Famer from 2014-11-10T18:50:40

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, ...

Paul Douglas from 2014-11-06T17:13:53

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 extraor...

Louie Anderson: Author, stand up comedian, game show host, writer and actor from 2014-10-21T16:38:43

Todd Bol, creator of Little Free Library from 2014-09-22T16:50:07

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 w...

Jim Newman from 2014-09-22T16:34:48

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 2014

Dave Nimmer, University of St. Thomas professor of journalism from 2014-09-22T16:26:39

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 mor...

Paul Auguston, of www.idream.tv from 2014-08-16T17:34:05

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 cr...

Ron Rosenbaum, former radio host and current broadcast attorney from 2014-07-21T16:10:15

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 press...

Marcia Fleur, formerly of WCCO from 2014-06-30T16:47:46

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 2014

Toys Exhibition at the MN Historical Society with Kate Roberts from 2014-06-16T17:12:40

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...

Joe Schmit, KSTP Sports Anchor, Espn 1500 radio and author from 2014-06-12T19:55:52

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...

Bernie Grace, formerly of Kare 11 from 2014-06-11T16:39:23

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 ...

Amy Gustafson, Arts and Entertainment reporter for Pioneer Press from 2014-05-19T16:02:06

Amy Gustafson is a longtime reporter for the Pioneer Press, today she joins us to talk about her career in Journalism and her future career plans.May 17, 2014

Rusty Gatenby, former KSTP reporter from 2014-05-12T15:32:37

Rusty Gatenby has been a reporter for KSTP for over 30 years. Today he talks with us about his career and his experience in the news industry.May 10, 2014

Nick Coleman, Columnist for the Star Tribune and the Pioneer Press from 2014-05-05T16:20:50

Nick Coleman is a veteran columnist of the Star Tribune and the Pioneer Press. He has published more than 2,000 columns and appeared on local news more than 300 times. Today he talks about what he ...

T. D. Mischke writer, musician, and former radio talk show host on WCCO NewsRadio 830 from 2014-04-28T16:45:25

Minnesota writer, musician, and former radio talk show host on WCCO NewsRadio 830 based in Minneapolis. He was formerly employed at City Pages, a Twin Cities alternative news, arts and entertainmen...

Jim du Bois (President of The Minnesota Broadcasters Association) and Tom Warth (Found of Books For Africa) from 2014-04-21T16:04:22

Jim du Bois’ career in radio and TV spans nearly four decades. As a reporter, he’s covered everything from national political conventions to the conflict in Iraq. du Bois is the president/CEO of th...

Allan Lotsberg (Willie Ketchum) former star of Axel and his Dog from 2014-04-04T16:12:14

Rick Shefchik (author) from 2014-04-04T16:00:20

Rick Shefchik is an American novelist, nonfiction writer, and journalist. He is the author of the novels Amen Corner, published in 2007, Green Monster, published August 1, 2008, Frozen Tundra, publ...

Turi Ryder (talk radio personality) and Clyde Doepner (Minnesota Twins Curator) from 2014-03-10T16:41

Turi Ryder spent years as a music jock in Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. You may have heard Turi hosting her own talk show on WGN Chicago, KSTP Minneapolis, WLS Chicago, KIRO Seattle, Fr...

Doug Stone, Program Director at World Press Institute from 2014-02-26T17:15:45

Doug Stone was a reporter at the Minneapolis Tribune from 1971-1981. He worked at WCCO-TV from 1981-1990 as assignment editor and then assistant news director. Stone was the Sen. Paul Wellstone’s f...

Brian Lambert of MinnPost from 2014-02-18T17:35:15

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 rur...

Julie Kramer, former news producer and current author from 2014-02-10T19:27:15

Julie Kramer is a journalist turned novelist she makes mystery novels and she's won numerous national investigative awards.February 8, 2014

Randy Meier, news anchor for Minnesota Fox 9 News from 2014-01-20T16:52:12

Tom Oszman with Flashback Twin Cities' guest, FOX-9's Randy Meier January 18, 2014

Tom Ryther of Kare 11&Dr. Walt Lyons of 5 Eyewitness News REPLAY from 2014-01-13T17:54:48

In this episode, we talk to Tom Ryther who was a sports anchor for KARE 11 in the 70's and Dr. Walt Lyons who was a weatherman for 5 Eyewitness news in the 70's. REPLAY January 11, 2014

Tim Blotz, news anchor on Minnesota Fox 9 News from 2014-01-08T17:16:15

Today we talk with Tim Blotz the current news anchor at Fox 9. Today, we're going to pick his brain and see what he thinks is interesting about the broadcasting industry today.January 4, 2014

Alan Stone, former program director of KQRS REPLAY from 2013-12-23T16:57:50

Today Tom talks with Alan Stone, a well known radio personality on KQ92. REPLAY.Dec 21, 2013

Debbie Ely, former WCCO News anchor from 2013-12-18T17:17:24

Today we talk with news anchors from WCCO channel four Debbie Ely&Mike Walcher. We apologize for the microphone issues we experienced with DebbieDecember 14 2014

Neil Murray, former KSTP Reporter from 2013-12-09T17:16:56

In this episode we talk with Neil Murray, best known for"On Your Behalf"a segment that aired regularly on KSTP in the 80's. We'll talk about his life and career today and what he's been up to since...

Kevyn Burger (of BringMeTheNews and formerly of WCCO) and Julie Kramer (producer and author) from 2013-12-02T16:37:09

Julie Kramer is a journalist turned novelist she makes mystery novels and she's won numerous national investigative awards. Kevyn Burger is a long time broadcaster and writer, she has served at 107...

Stan Turner, formerly of KSTP and current personality at KLBB Radio from 2013-12-01T00:00

The very first Broadcast of Flashback Twin Cities with Tom Oszmond and his guest Stan Turner.December 1, 2012

Mike Fairbourne, former WCCO Channel 4 meteorologist from 2013-11-25T18:30:29

Mike Fairbourne was a part of an important change in the televised weather reporting world back in the late 70's when he first started. He was the first certified meteorologist at WCCO and establis...

Dave Kenney, Minnesota author REPLAY from 2013-11-17T14:20:07

In today's episode we talk with Dave Kenney. Dave is a popular author and part time historian, he is responsible for works such as"Minnesota Goes To War""Minnesota in the 70's"and most recently"Nor...

Jesse Jamison of Old Minneapolis (historical Facebook page) from 2013-11-02T00:00

Jesse Jamison is a long time resident of Minneapolis who had the great idea to start a facebook page celebrating the rich history of Minneapolis! Find out how he got the idea for the page and what ...

Shannon Farnon (voice of Wonder Woman and actress) and Tom Hendrick (formerly of WCCO) from 2013-10-26T00:00

Shannon Farnon is a Canadian Actress best known for her portrayal of Wonder Woman in the 70's and early 80's. Tom Hendrick was an anchor for WCCO in the 80's. Today they're going to talk to us abou...

Ralph Jon"R.J."Fritz, formerly of WCCO-TV from 2013-10-19T00:00

Ralph Jon Fritz is a long time member of the local broadcasting community. He first got his start right here in Stillwater, 1958 at KLBB. He then moved on to sports casting and anchoring on WCCO, ...

Ernie Martz, former KMSP announcer and personality REPLAY from 2013-10-12T00:00

In this episode we talk about famous local tv announcers with channel 9's own Ernie Martz. REPLAY.October 12, 2013

Bob Deflores, classic film historian from 2013-10-05T00:00

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...

Stan Turner and Peter Thiele, former Program Director at Salem Communications from 2013-09-28T00:00

Today we will have our very own Stan Turner of KLBB on the show. Before Joining KLBB Stan was a long time anchor for KSTP-TV and The All News Channel. Peter Thiele is a former KSTP employee who has...

Barbara Carlson, Minnesota politician and broadcast journalist from 2013-09-21T00:00

Barabara Carlson is a businesswoman, author, politician and Radio Personality. Today she's going to talk about her many interesting experiences including being married to former Governer Arne Carls...

Steve Carroll, former sports reporter/anchor at KARE-TV from 2013-09-07T00:00

Steve Carroll is a well loved and remembered KARE-TV anchor, his time spent representing the station in the 80's helped establish KARE as an institution in Minnesota news. Tune in as Tom talks with...

Ron Rosenbaum, former radio host and broadcast attorney from 2013-08-31T00:00

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 press...

Paul Stagg and Geri Reischl from 2013-08-24T00:00

Paul Stagg was 15 when he started his announcing career at KWLM in his hometown of Willmar. That was in 1957. In the 1960’s Paul moved to WDAY Radio and Television in Fargo, then to the Twin Cities...

Ron Handberg, former WCCO Vice President and General Manager from 2013-08-10T00:00

Ron Handberg is an award-winning journalist. He has been news director as well as vice president and general manager of Emmy and Peabody Award-winning station WCCO television, a CBS affiliate in Mi...

Zach Sobiech's"Clouds", the band that put the song together talks about their experience with Zach from 2013-08-03T00:00

Zach Sobiech was a talented young man who was taken away far too early. His hit single"clouds"was a sensational hit that gathered over 13 million views on Youtube. Sadly, Zach passed away in May. T...

Ron Magers, weeknight anchor for WLS-TV in Chicago and formerly of KSTP from 2013-07-27T00:00

Ron Magers is one of the pillars of midwestern reporting. Since 1965 he has been in broadcasting, a truly great achievement. As he's aged he's only gotten more prestigous and popular. From humble b...

Karen Filloon, former meteorologist at WCCO from 2013-07-13T00:00

Karen Filloon is a broadcasting veteran you may remember! You may recall Karen from her work on Twin Cities radio and television as a meteorologist for KSTP and WCCO from 1982 through 2003. Tune in...

Jack Stahlmann of"Don't Flinch"REPLAY from 2013-07-06T00:00

Today we talk with Jack Stahlmann aka the"Don't Flinch Guy."He'll talk with us about his past and his career in motivational speaking. REPLAY.July 6, 2013

Gary Lumpkin from Good Company from 2013-06-22T00:00

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!June 22, 2013

Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Famer Pat Miles from 2013-06-15T00:00

Pat Miles served in broadcasting from 1978 to 2001. In that time she has reported anchored at WCCO and KARE and produced films covering major news events. She has received numerous awards for her o...

Jason Davis from KSTP’s ‘On the Road’ from 2013-06-08T00:00

Jason Davis has been broadcasting for 40 years. In that time he has traveled all over the world reporting on serious global issues. For his work he’s received all sorts of awards and honors, such a...

Bud Kraehling of WTCN radio&Allan Lotsberg of the Clancy and Willie show from 2013-06-01T00:00

Today we talk with Bud Kraehling&Allan Lotsberg. Alan talks about the early days of the Clancy and Willie show as well as creating Vivian Vulture on the program. Bud talks about working with Dave...

Johnny Canton of AM-WDGY&WCCO-FM from 2013-05-18T00:00

Johnny Canton was a talented radio personality who dazzled the twin cities for decades. In 1978, he started the advertising and production firm Canton Communications. He made appearances in many sm...

Journalist and Personality Joan Steffend from 2013-05-11T00:00

In this episode we talk to Joan Steffand who has been anchor for KBJR, KARE, Host of “Decorating Cents,” and presently Co-host of “Get Real,” on FM-107.1. Joan is also the subject of a documentary ...

Debbie Ely&Robb Leer of WCCO from 2013-05-04T00:00

Today we talk to Debbie Ely and Robb Leer. Together they were two fantastic reporters for WCCO in the 80's. Listen in as we talk to them how they got started with their careers, what their experien...

Talking with Journalist/Author David Brauer from 2013-04-27T00:00

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...

Flashback Twin Cities 04-13-2013 Lindsay Strand&Chris Meltvedt from 2013-04-13T00:00

Lindsay Strand&Chris Meltvedt

Mike Binkley of WCCO from 2013-04-06T00:00

Tom Oszmond chats with Mike Binkley about his career at WCCO and what it's like to anchor for 34 years. They'll also talk about Mike's past and how he got to where he is now.

Barry ZeVan, former KSTP meteorologist from 2013-03-30T00:00

In this episode we talk with Barry ZeVan, who was a very notable meteorologist in 70's on KSTP.

Dave Kenney, Minnesotan Author from 2013-03-23T00:00

In today's episode we talk with Dave Kenney. Dave is a popular author and part time historian, he is responsible for works such as"Minnesota Goes To War""Minnesota in the 70's"and most recently"Nor...

Jack Stahlmann of"Don't Flinch" from 2013-03-16T00:00

Today we talk with Jack Stahlmann aka the"Don't Flinch Guy."He'll talk with us about his past and his career in motivational speaking.

Brian Lambert of MinnPost REPLAY from 2013-03-09T00:00

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 rur...

Radio, Television and Teaching with Roy Finden from 2013-03-02T00:00

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.

Danny Henry of Pavek Museum of the Broadcasting from 2013-02-23T00:00

Today we will be talking with Danny Henry who runs the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. He will talk about the features and amenities available at the museum and why you should visit soon!

KSTP's Bob Bruce from 2013-02-09T00:00

In this episode, Tom will talk with Bob Bruce, a sports anchor on KSTP in the late 70's and early 80's. They'll talk about Bob's career in broadcasting, his experiences and what he's up to now.

KARE 11's Kirstin Lindquist from 2013-02-02T00:00

In this episode, Tom talks with KARE 11's Kirstin Lindquist about her career and her experience in local news anchoring.

Dennis Feltgen from 2013-01-26T00:00

Today, Tom's going to talk with legendary KSTP news weather reporter Dennis Feltgen. They'll talk about Dennis's career, his best experiences and what he remembers about the industry in the era.

Alan Stone of KQ92 from 2013-01-12T00:00

Today Tom talks with Alan Stone, a well known radio personality on KQ92.

Andre&Sally Bernier from 2013-01-05T00:00

Today we're talking with famed meteorologists, Andre&Sally Bernier. Together they've accredited themselves as two of the best known meteorologists in the US. sit down and enjoy as Tom talks with th...

Tom Ryther of Kare 11&Dr. Walt Lyons of 5 Eyewitness News from 2012-12-30T00:00

In this episode we'll talk to long time KSTP news anchor Tom Ryther. Together, Tom and Tom will discuss how they met, what the industry was like back in the day and what they're up to now.

Channel four's Debbie Ely&Mike Walcher from 2012-12-22T00:00

Today we talk with news anchors from WCCO channel four Debbie Ely&Mike Walcher. We apologize for the microphone issues we experienced with Debbie December 14 2014

Ernie Martz, former KMSP announcer and personality from 2012-12-15T00:00

In this episode we talk about famous local tv announcers with channel 9's own Ernie Martz.

Martini and Olive and other nostalgia's from 2012-12-08T00:00

Today Tom will be talking to the dynamic duo of Martini and Olive. These two are 1970's purists and still live a very groovy lifestyle. Tom will also talk about the nostalgia we still feel towards ...