<![CDATA[This Must Be The Place]]>The podcast that gives you more Twin Cities history and neighborhood trivia than any reasonable person ever asked for.

Welcome to This Must Be The Place, the show where two dudes dig into real Minnesota history, legendary neighborhoods, forgotten stories, and all the oddly specific things that make the Twin Cities the greatest place on earth (and yes, we are prepared to argue about it).

It’s part history lesson, part neighborhood tour, part “I read five books so you don’t have to,” and part “accidentally funny because we’re just built like this.”

Expect deep dives, questionable analogies, unnecessary enthusiasm for local streets, and more facts about Minneapolis / Saint Paul than you’ll ever need in your daily life. But hey, now you’ll be the most interesting person at any brewery within a 10-mile radius.

Smart-ish.
Funny-ish.
Very Minnesota.

]]>https://thismustbetheplace.riverside.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:09:47 GMTWed, 27 May 2026 18:38:51 GMT60thismustbetheplacepod<p><b>The podcast that gives you more Twin Cities history and neighborhood trivia than any reasonable person ever asked for.</b></p><p>Welcome to <i>This Must Be The Place,</i> the show where two dudes dig into real Minnesota history, legendary neighborhoods, forgotten stories, and all the oddly specific things that make the Twin Cities the greatest place on earth (and yes, we are prepared to argue about it).</p><p>It’s part history lesson, part neighborhood tour, part “I read five books so you don’t have to,” and part “accidentally funny because we’re just built like this.”</p><p>Expect deep dives, questionable analogies, unnecessary enthusiasm for local streets, and more facts about Minneapolis / Saint Paul than you’ll ever need in your daily life. But hey, now you’ll be the most interesting person at any brewery within a 10-mile radius.</p><p><b>Smart-ish.<br />Funny-ish.<br />Very Minnesota.</b></p>episodicthismustbetheplacepodthismustbetheplacepod@gmail.comno<![CDATA[We Finally Got Rob Harvilla on the Podcast]]>For more than five years, Rob Harvilla has been turning songs into stories and music journalism into something closer to stand-up comedy, memoir, cultural history, and therapy.

Rob is the creator and host of 60 Songs That Explain the '90s (and now the 2000s), one of the most beloved music podcasts anywhere. He joined us to talk about the evolution of the show, why some songs refuse to die, Courtney Love, Prince, The Replacements, The Hold Steady, Lizzo, the strange cultural power of the Twin Cities, and why Gregorian chant CDs somehow became a thing in the early 1990s.

We also discuss:

• How Rob chooses songs for the podcast
• Why he rarely approaches music from a place of hate
• The challenge of balancing tragedy and celebration when telling artists' stories
• Courtney Love, Nirvana, and surviving media mythology
• Prince's lasting influence on Minneapolis music culture
• Why the Twin Cities have always felt different from the rest of the music industry
• Live, Bush, Soul Asylum, and the complicated legacy of post-grunge
• The Hold Steady and writing about place
• Kim Deal, The Breeders, and Midwest music legends
• The greatest fried chicken mystery in American history

If you love music, storytelling, pop culture history, or just listening to smart people wander into fascinating conversations, this one is for you.

Subscribe for more episodes of This Must Be The Place.

🎧 Follow Rob Harvilla:


• 60 Songs That Explain the 90s / 2000s
• Author of 60 Songs That Explain the '90s

#MusicPodcast #RobHarvilla #60SongsThatExplainthe90s #Prince #Nirvana #CourtneyLove #TheReplacements #TheHoldSteady #TwinCities #MusicHistory #Podcast

00:00 Intro

00:30 Theme song

01:20 Introducing Rob Harvilla

05:20 Book Plug

06:00 Prolific Rob writes like Hamilton. 

08:30 60 songs that explain the 90’s/2000s

11:00 Rob is NOT a Hater

17:35 Andrew’s Mt Rushmore of storytellers

21:55 Casey’s Musical Past as a rapper 

26:45 Rob and Courtney Love explained

33:30 Gregorian Chants and the 90s

37:30 Live and the Kings of Leon

43:15 Twin Cities Music 

53:30 Chicken in Ohio in Station Wagons facing backwards

54:15 The Breeders 

59:30 Play the song.

]]>225969d3-6c3e-4c6a-9bdd-d6158666b664Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:36:24 GMT<p>For more than five years, Rob Harvilla has been turning songs into stories and music journalism into something closer to stand-up comedy, memoir, cultural history, and therapy.</p><p>Rob is the creator and host of <i>60 Songs That Explain the '90s</i> (and now the 2000s), one of the most beloved music podcasts anywhere. He joined us to talk about the evolution of the show, why some songs refuse to die, Courtney Love, Prince, The Replacements, The Hold Steady, Lizzo, the strange cultural power of the Twin Cities, and why Gregorian chant CDs somehow became a thing in the early 1990s.</p><p></p><p>We also discuss:</p><p></p><p>• How Rob chooses songs for the podcast<br />• Why he rarely approaches music from a place of hate<br />• The challenge of balancing tragedy and celebration when telling artists' stories<br />• Courtney Love, Nirvana, and surviving media mythology<br />• Prince's lasting influence on Minneapolis music culture<br />• Why the Twin Cities have always felt different from the rest of the music industry<br />• Live, Bush, Soul Asylum, and the complicated legacy of post-grunge<br />• The Hold Steady and writing about place<br />• Kim Deal, The Breeders, and Midwest music legends<br />• The greatest fried chicken mystery in American history</p><p>If you love music, storytelling, pop culture history, or just listening to smart people wander into fascinating conversations, this one is for you.</p><p>Subscribe for more episodes of <i>This Must Be The Place</i>.</p><p></p><p>🎧 Follow Rob Harvilla:</p><p><br />• 60 Songs That Explain the 90s / 2000s<br />• Author of <i>60 Songs That Explain the '90s</i></p><p></p><p>#MusicPodcast #RobHarvilla #60SongsThatExplainthe90s #Prince #Nirvana #CourtneyLove #TheReplacements #TheHoldSteady #TwinCities #MusicHistory #Podcast</p><p></p><p><b>00:00 Intro</b></p><p>00:30 Theme song</p><p>01:20 Introducing Rob Harvilla</p><p>05:20 Book Plug</p><p>06:00 Prolific Rob writes like Hamilton. </p><p>08:30 60 songs that explain the 90’s/2000s</p><p>11:00 Rob is NOT a Hater</p><p>17:35 Andrew’s Mt Rushmore of storytellers</p><p>21:55 Casey’s Musical Past as a rapper </p><p>26:45 Rob and Courtney Love explained</p><p>33:30 Gregorian Chants and the 90s</p><p>37:30 Live and the Kings of Leon</p><p>43:15 Twin Cities Music </p><p>53:30 Chicken in Ohio in Station Wagons facing backwards</p><p>54:15 The Breeders </p><p>59:30 Play the song.</p>no01:00:1553We Finally Got Rob Harvilla on the Podcastfull<![CDATA[Ep:52 One of Us Pooped at a Swedish Pancake Restaurant | Diamond Lake]]>WELCOME BACK to This Must Be The Place — the only Twin Cities podcast where one of the hosts quietly pooped his pants inside a Swedish pancake restaurant in the late 1980s and returned to the table like nothing happened.

This week we’re diving into Diamond Lake: airplane noise, bungalow history, weird Minneapolis lore, dead lakes, detached garages, Dutch elm disease, neighborhood identity crises, and the man who may have literally named Minneapolis under an elm tree.

Along the way:
• Casey gets assaulted by pigeons in NYC
• Andrew questions whether Diamond Lake has “nightlife”
• We learn why Minneapolis alleys exist
• The guys debate whether Fat Lorenzo’s is actually good
• A listener proposes giving away a house at the world’s greatest real estate party
• BoomTimes includes free solo climbers, wingsuits, gardening shows, and existential terror

Basically: local history meets public access television meets two exhausted realtors trying to hold civilization together with podcast microphones.

If you love Minneapolis neighborhood lore, weird Twin Cities history, architecture, local culture, airplanes flying directly over your home, or hearing two grown men derail conversations every six minutes… this one’s for you.

00:00 Intro

01:30 Andrew's Welcome (he pooped his pants)

03:30 Pigeons carpet bombed Casey as a child

06:30 Memorial Day Recap

08:37 Neighborhood Watch Diamond Lake

09:15 Niche review

15:45 History of Diamond Lake

20:40 How Minneapolis got it's name

26:50 the 3 restaurants of Diamond Lake

29:40 Airplane Noise for everyone

32:50 Listener MailBag : Leroy P Romage III

36:00 The ultimate party

40:55 BOOMTIMES The Dark Wizard

46:20 This is a Gardening Show

49:30 The End

]]>a055a499-ad7f-43f6-9163-c4875964c6deThu, 28 May 2026 00:10:18 GMT<p>WELCOME BACK to This Must Be The Place — the only Twin Cities podcast where one of the hosts quietly pooped his pants inside a Swedish pancake restaurant in the late 1980s and returned to the table like nothing happened.</p><p>This week we’re diving into Diamond Lake: airplane noise, bungalow history, weird Minneapolis lore, dead lakes, detached garages, Dutch elm disease, neighborhood identity crises, and the man who may have literally named Minneapolis under an elm tree.</p><p>Along the way:<br />• Casey gets assaulted by pigeons in NYC<br />• Andrew questions whether Diamond Lake has “nightlife”<br />• We learn why Minneapolis alleys exist<br />• The guys debate whether Fat Lorenzo’s is actually good<br />• A listener proposes giving away a house at the world’s greatest real estate party<br />• BoomTimes includes free solo climbers, wingsuits, gardening shows, and existential terror</p><p>Basically: local history meets public access television meets two exhausted realtors trying to hold civilization together with podcast microphones.</p><p>If you love Minneapolis neighborhood lore, weird Twin Cities history, architecture, local culture, airplanes flying directly over your home, or hearing two grown men derail conversations every six minutes… this one’s for you.</p><p></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:30 Andrew's Welcome (he pooped his pants)</p><p>03:30 Pigeons carpet bombed Casey as a child</p><p>06:30 Memorial Day Recap</p><p>08:37 Neighborhood Watch Diamond Lake</p><p>09:15 Niche review</p><p>15:45 History of Diamond Lake</p><p>20:40 How Minneapolis got it's name</p><p>26:50 the 3 restaurants of Diamond Lake</p><p>29:40 Airplane Noise for everyone</p><p>32:50 Listener MailBag : Leroy P Romage III</p><p>36:00 The ultimate party</p><p>40:55 BOOMTIMES The Dark Wizard</p><p>46:20 This is a Gardening Show</p><p>49:30 The End</p>no00:50:0952Ep:52 One of Us Pooped at a Swedish Pancake Restaurant | Diamond Lakefull<![CDATA[Ep 5: Inspection... A Colonoscopy for your House]]>On this week's episode we highlight the West 7th neighborhood in Saint Paul.  We have a great conversation about the value of an inspection and why it is so important when you are buying a home.  We also talk basketball,  Twin Cities restaurants and top 10 emcee lists as well as local legend Eyedea (RIP). 

For comments email thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

VoiceMail line: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-5-inspection-a-colonoscopy-for-your-house/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/5b298e3f-aca5-31b3-9f88-8fffde925047Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:39:05 GMT<p>On this week's episode we highlight the West 7th neighborhood in Saint Paul.  We have a great conversation about the value of an inspection and why it is so important when you are buying a home.  We also talk basketball,  Twin Cities restaurants and top 10 emcee lists as well as local legend Eyedea (RIP). </p> <p>For comments email <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>VoiceMail line: 612.234.1889</p> no01:01:055Ep 5: Inspection... A Colonoscopy for your Housefull<![CDATA[Ep 50: Bryan in MSP, Roseville, MC Hammer and MacGyver.]]>We sat down with Bryan in MSP and somehow covered Roseville, mall walking as a lifestyle, tracksuits as a personality trait, and why he may or may not be personally responsible for the longest winters on record.

Bryan’s origin story is exactly what you’d hope for. Equal parts internet curiosity, marketing acumen, dry humor, Twin Cities knowledge, and a willingness to just go walk around places most people drive past.

What started as documenting the overlooked corners of the metro turned into one of the most recognizable local voices out there. We get into Roseville in a real way. Why it’s easy to dismiss, why that’s a mistake, and what actually makes it one of the more interesting spots in the metro once you slow down enough to notice it.

There’s also a full breakdown of mall culture and average restaurants. We talk MC Hammer, Slash and MacGyver because you kind of have to if you’re talking Twin Cities identity. Tracksuits come up more than once. No apologies.

If you care about the Twin Cities beyond just real estate, if you like the weird little details that make a place feel like a place, or if you’ve ever found yourself walking a mall for no real reason… this one’s for you.

Questions or comments?

Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

00:00 Intro

01:00 MC Hammer, Slash and anonymity

02:53 Andrew’s Hello

04:20 Bryan in MSP

05:40 The origin Story

09:35 Market yourself authentically

13:15 Serving clients and work life balance

16:55 Neighborhood Watch - Roseville

21:21 Bryan ranks the best Mall Walking Malls

23:06 Shout out St. Joel

32:55 Roseville Trivia

41:46 This Week In MN History

51:50 BooMTiMeS Flea and other Parties over albums

57:15 Project Hail Mary

59:50 Dead Loch

01:02:50 Play The Music

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-49-bryan-in-msp-roseville-mc-hammer-and-macgyver/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/63f22ef6-0366-3e1a-9123-21136d844b9aMon, 06 Apr 2026 15:03:12 GMT<p>We sat down with Bryan in MSP and somehow covered Roseville, mall walking as a lifestyle, tracksuits as a personality trait, and why he may or may not be personally responsible for the longest winters on record.</p> <p>Bryan’s origin story is exactly what you’d hope for. Equal parts internet curiosity, marketing acumen, dry humor, Twin Cities knowledge, and a willingness to just go walk around places most people drive past.</p> <p>What started as documenting the overlooked corners of the metro turned into one of the most recognizable local voices out there. We get into Roseville in a real way. Why it’s easy to dismiss, why that’s a mistake, and what actually makes it one of the more interesting spots in the metro once you slow down enough to notice it.</p> <p>There’s also a full breakdown of mall culture and average restaurants. We talk MC Hammer, Slash and MacGyver because you kind of have to if you’re talking Twin Cities identity. Tracksuits come up more than once. No apologies.</p> <p>If you care about the Twin Cities beyond just real estate, if you like the weird little details that make a place feel like a place, or if you’ve ever found yourself walking a mall for no real reason… this one’s for you.</p> <p>Questions or comments?</p> <p>Reach us at:📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:00 MC Hammer, Slash and anonymity</p> <p>02:53 Andrew’s Hello</p> <p>04:20 Bryan in MSP</p> <p>05:40 The origin Story</p> <p>09:35 Market yourself authentically</p> <p>13:15 Serving clients and work life balance</p> <p>16:55 Neighborhood Watch - Roseville</p> <p>21:21 Bryan ranks the best Mall Walking Malls</p> <p>23:06 Shout out St. Joel</p> <p>32:55 Roseville Trivia</p> <p>41:46 This Week In MN History</p> <p>51:50 BooMTiMeS Flea and other Parties over albums</p> <p>57:15 Project Hail Mary</p> <p>59:50 Dead Loch</p> <p>01:02:50 Play The Music</p> no01:03:3849Ep 50: Bryan in MSP, Roseville, MC Hammer and MacGyver.full<![CDATA[EP: 51 Battle Creek, Escaped Gorillas & Timberwolves Grief Counseling]]>This week on This Must Be The Place, we somehow go from the Blue Rooster vs. Spoon and Cherry debate to escaped gorillas, stolen clothes, Minnesota history, PFAS, Timberwolves playoff stress, and why Battle Creek might be one of the most underrated corners of Saint Paul.

We dig into Minnesota statehood, the state flag debate, Pig’s Eye, Garden City, Battle Creek Regional Park, and the role 3M played in shaping the area for better and worse. There’s also neighborhood talk, local history, playoff basketball anxiety, questionable opinions about NYC, and a very important discussion about the five stages of grief as a Wolves fan.

Also:

• Chris Finch coaching masterclass

• BooMTiMeS

• Mayday Parade

• Knights of the Seven Kingdoms

• Shout out to our amazing clients

• Casey accidentally learning too much about murderers.

If you like Twin Cities history, neighborhood deep dives, pop culture tangents, and two guys slowly losing their minds on microphones, welcome home.

Questions or comments? Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

 

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

01:12 Blue Rooster or Cherry on Spoon?

05:30 This Week in MN History

06:00 MN Statehood and the Flag Debate

09:25 Casey The Gorilla Escapes

11:05 John Campbell is a clothes stealing murderer

12:55 Welcome to Garden City

15:30 Neighborhood Watch (Battle Creek)

19:50 What Niche has to say

22:10 The Hills and Nature of Battle Creek Regional Park

27:10 Pig’s Eye

31:10 3M’s role in Battle Creek and PFAS

33:15 Things to do In Battle Creek

35:30 BooMTiMeS 37:10 Timberwolves Playoff Run

40:11 The 5 stages of Grief DABDA

41:10 NYC is a trash heap of a city and people

44:00 Finch is coaching his ass off

46:09 DTF Saint Louis and Knights Tale of the Seven Kingdoms

48:44 Mayday Parade

51:40 Shout out to our Amazing Clients

52:58 END

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-51-battle-creek-escaped-gorillas-timberwolves-grief-counseling/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/260ed424-04b9-3b34-a5c0-2fb27172b767Wed, 06 May 2026 21:11:02 GMT<p>This week on This Must Be The Place, we somehow go from the Blue Rooster vs. Spoon and Cherry debate to escaped gorillas, stolen clothes, Minnesota history, PFAS, Timberwolves playoff stress, and why Battle Creek might be one of the most underrated corners of Saint Paul.</p> <p>We dig into Minnesota statehood, the state flag debate, Pig’s Eye, Garden City, Battle Creek Regional Park, and the role 3M played in shaping the area for better and worse. There’s also neighborhood talk, local history, playoff basketball anxiety, questionable opinions about NYC, and a very important discussion about the five stages of grief as a Wolves fan.</p> <p>Also:</p> <p>• Chris Finch coaching masterclass</p> <p>• BooMTiMeS</p> <p>• Mayday Parade</p> <p>• Knights of the Seven Kingdoms</p> <p>• Shout out to our amazing clients</p> <p>• Casey accidentally learning too much about murderers.</p> <p>If you like Twin Cities history, neighborhood deep dives, pop culture tangents, and two guys slowly losing their minds on microphones, welcome home.</p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p> </p> <p>TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:12 Blue Rooster or Cherry on Spoon?</p> <p>05:30 This Week in MN History</p> <p>06:00 MN Statehood and the Flag Debate</p> <p>09:25 Casey The Gorilla Escapes</p> <p>11:05 John Campbell is a clothes stealing murderer</p> <p>12:55 Welcome to Garden City</p> <p>15:30 Neighborhood Watch (Battle Creek)</p> <p>19:50 What Niche has to say</p> <p>22:10 The Hills and Nature of Battle Creek Regional Park</p> <p>27:10 Pig’s Eye</p> <p>31:10 3M’s role in Battle Creek and PFAS</p> <p>33:15 Things to do In Battle Creek</p> <p>35:30 BooMTiMeS 37:10 Timberwolves Playoff Run</p> <p>40:11 The 5 stages of Grief DABDA</p> <p>41:10 NYC is a trash heap of a city and people</p> <p>44:00 Finch is coaching his ass off</p> <p>46:09 DTF Saint Louis and Knights Tale of the Seven Kingdoms</p> <p>48:44 Mayday Parade</p> <p>51:40 Shout out to our Amazing Clients</p> <p>52:58 END</p> no00:53:4450EP: 51 Battle Creek, Escaped Gorillas & Timberwolves Grief Counselingfull<![CDATA[Ep:40 A conversation with Kaohly Her and her improbable run for Saint Paul Mayor]]>This week on the pod: Kaohly Her shares the deeply personal story behind her decision to run for Mayor of Saint Paul, a campaign sparked by the tragic murder of her close friend and colleague, Melissa Hortman.

In this wide-ranging and emotional conversation, she talks about her journey from escaping Laos after the Secret War to becoming a state representative who’s authored and passed major legislation.

Kaohly opens up about how her refugee experience shaped her values, her commitment to public service, and her vision for a Saint Paul that’s experiential, inclusive, and open for business.

We cover it all, from laughs to tears and everything in between, plus a few detours through BoomTimes, the NBA, The Chair Company, Community Ed, Hmong Village, and the glory days of tube televisions.

Don’t miss this honest and inspiring look at leadership, resilience, and the future of Saint Paul.

https://www.kaohlyforstp.com

Questions or comments? Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

 

00:00 Intro and how Casey messed up audio for the first 9 minutes

01:33 Theme Song

02:17 Kaohly Her - income as a litmus test for politics

06:24 Introducing Representative Her

08:15 Kaohly’s origin story

09:00 FIXED AUDIO - politics is a privilege

10:30 how public schools shaped political future

12:09 RIsk Taker 13:10 What is a Fourteener?

15:30 Hiking a mountain as a life metaphor

16:15 Background as a refugee

19:45 Liberation is tied to one another

21:53 Is Saint Paul Stalled out?

22:38 How do we “unstick”?

26:15 “Either Or” politics.

27:20 St. Paul as a city ready to do business.

29:00 providing needed resources thru snowballing

32:00 how do you get investment in downtown Saint Paul?

35:30 Plan for experiential downtown

37:30 balancing social services with public safety

42:00 Showing up for collaborative work

44:00 Collaborating with School Board

48:45 Dealing with immigration and federal policies around ICE

51:15 Our Police protecting Our residents

54:40 Underdog Story

59:10 Mellisa Hortman’s Murder and why Kaohly is running

01:02:15 Better outcomes thru competition

01:03:40 No Excuses Leading thru Covid, George Floyd and Trumpism

01:08:30 kaohlyforstp.com

01:10:10n BooMTiMeS

01:11:20 Kaohly owns a tube TV with rabbit ears

01:11:51 Live Action with Orchestra “Avatar”

01:12:25 Shohei Ohtani

01:15:10 St Paul Community Ed Hmong Village and Hmong Museum

01:17:55 The Chair Company

01:18:45 The NBA is BACK.

01:20:06 Outro

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep39-a-conversation-with-kaohly-her-and-her-improbable-run-for-saint-paul-mayor/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/d844b53c-0cd1-3aee-adff-ad449767e1d5Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:58:04 GMT<p>This week on the pod: Kaohly Her shares the deeply personal story behind her decision to run for Mayor of Saint Paul, a campaign sparked by the tragic murder of her close friend and colleague, Melissa Hortman.</p> <p>In this wide-ranging and emotional conversation, she talks about her journey from escaping Laos after the Secret War to becoming a state representative who’s authored and passed major legislation.</p> <p>Kaohly opens up about how her refugee experience shaped her values, her commitment to public service, and her vision for a Saint Paul that’s experiential, inclusive, and open for business.</p> <p>We cover it all, from laughs to tears and everything in between, plus a few detours through BoomTimes, the NBA, The Chair Company, Community Ed, Hmong Village, and the glory days of tube televisions.</p> <p>Don’t miss this honest and inspiring look at leadership, resilience, and the future of Saint Paul.</p> <p><a href="https://www.kaohlyforstp.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.kaohlyforstp.com </a></p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p> </p> <p>00:00 Intro and how Casey messed up audio for the first 9 minutes</p> <p>01:33 Theme Song</p> <p>02:17 Kaohly Her - income as a litmus test for politics</p> <p>06:24 Introducing Representative Her</p> <p>08:15 Kaohly’s origin story</p> <p>09:00 FIXED AUDIO - politics is a privilege</p> <p>10:30 how public schools shaped political future</p> <p>12:09 RIsk Taker 13:10 What is a Fourteener?</p> <p>15:30 Hiking a mountain as a life metaphor</p> <p>16:15 Background as a refugee</p> <p>19:45 Liberation is tied to one another</p> <p>21:53 Is Saint Paul Stalled out?</p> <p>22:38 How do we “unstick”?</p> <p>26:15 “Either Or” politics.</p> <p>27:20 St. Paul as a city ready to do business.</p> <p>29:00 providing needed resources thru snowballing</p> <p>32:00 how do you get investment in downtown Saint Paul?</p> <p>35:30 Plan for experiential downtown</p> <p>37:30 balancing social services with public safety</p> <p>42:00 Showing up for collaborative work</p> <p>44:00 Collaborating with School Board</p> <p>48:45 Dealing with immigration and federal policies around ICE</p> <p>51:15 Our Police protecting Our residents</p> <p>54:40 Underdog Story</p> <p>59:10 Mellisa Hortman’s Murder and why Kaohly is running</p> <p>01:02:15 Better outcomes thru competition</p> <p>01:03:40 No Excuses Leading thru Covid, George Floyd and Trumpism</p> <p>01:08:30 kaohlyforstp.com</p> <p>01:10:10n BooMTiMeS</p> <p>01:11:20 Kaohly owns a tube TV with rabbit ears</p> <p>01:11:51 Live Action with Orchestra “Avatar”</p> <p>01:12:25 Shohei Ohtani</p> <p>01:15:10 St Paul Community Ed Hmong Village and Hmong Museum</p> <p>01:17:55 The Chair Company</p> <p>01:18:45 The NBA is BACK.</p> <p>01:20:06 Outro</p> no01:20:5441Ep:40 A conversation with Kaohly Her and her improbable run for Saint Paul Mayorfull<![CDATA[EP: 39 Minneapolis Needs Real Leadership — Dr. DeWayne Davis Isn’t Afraid to Say Why]]>This week we sat down with Dr. DeWayne Davis, and let me tell you — this one goes deep. We talk about everything from his upbringing and early influences to how those experiences shaped his worldview and his vision for the future of Minneapolis.

Dr. Davis has lived a life. From his personal journey through faith and identity to his work as a pastor and community leader, his story connects the dots between the personal and the political in a way that’s rare and real.

This isn’t a campaign stump speech — it’s a raw, thoughtful conversation about what leadership actually looks like, how cities change, and what it takes to build something better.

If you care about Minneapolis, or just love hearing smart people wrestle with big ideas, this is your episode. Tune in, drop a comment, and tell us what hit you the hardest.

 

Questions or comments?

Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889 00:00

Intro - a conversation with DeWayne Davis

01:15 DeWayne Davis

02:11 This is DeWayne’s Life

07:10 “Preaching” in the age of social media

07:50 History of engagement thru Sermons as trusted viewpoint

13:10 “Living where People Live”

19:11 Political Capital to invest in Minneapolis

24:40 Gnats vs Mosquitos

25:30 Going up against “The Frey Machine”

26:00 Growing up in Mississippi and a history of American Violence

31:40 Good faith conversations even when you disagree.

33:40 Joe Biden’d debate as the catalyst for running for mayor

36:40 how do you pay for your agenda?

41:10 The idea of false choice

42:35 Rent Control and History of housing

48:00 Expanding the conversation

50:00 Property tax and lack of imagination

52:00 The “WE” in solutions

53:40 Thoughts on MPD

01:04:30 Reallocation and Prioritization in current federal climate.

01:06:06 Accountability and Transparency thru information.

01:10:10 MPLS Public Schools and the idea of 3rd spaces

01:20:30 BooMTiMeS King of Ashes

01:22:04 Backlash Presidents

01:23:40 Agnes Obel and FleetWood Mac Rumors documentary

01:25:55 RIP D’Angelo 01:29:00 VOTE Nov. 4th

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-39-minneapolis-needs-real-leadership-%e2%80%94-dr-dewayne-davis-isn-t-afraid-to-say-why/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/91733458-86a9-3784-9617-6c8d84238dbfThu, 16 Oct 2025 18:07:50 GMT<p>This week we sat down with Dr. DeWayne Davis, and let me tell you — this one goes deep. We talk about everything from his upbringing and early influences to how those experiences shaped his worldview and his vision for the future of Minneapolis.</p> <p>Dr. Davis has lived a life. From his personal journey through faith and identity to his work as a pastor and community leader, his story connects the dots between the personal and the political in a way that’s rare and real.</p> <p>This isn’t a campaign stump speech — it’s a raw, thoughtful conversation about what leadership actually looks like, how cities change, and what it takes to build something better.</p> <p>If you care about Minneapolis, or just love hearing smart people wrestle with big ideas, this is your episode. Tune in, drop a comment, and tell us what hit you the hardest.</p> <p> </p> <p>Questions or comments?</p> <p>Reach us at:📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889 00:00</p> <p>Intro - a conversation with DeWayne Davis</p> <p>01:15 DeWayne Davis</p> <p>02:11 This is DeWayne’s Life</p> <p>07:10 “Preaching” in the age of social media</p> <p>07:50 History of engagement thru Sermons as trusted viewpoint</p> <p>13:10 “Living where People Live”</p> <p>19:11 Political Capital to invest in Minneapolis</p> <p>24:40 Gnats vs Mosquitos</p> <p>25:30 Going up against “The Frey Machine”</p> <p>26:00 Growing up in Mississippi and a history of American Violence</p> <p>31:40 Good faith conversations even when you disagree.</p> <p>33:40 Joe Biden’d debate as the catalyst for running for mayor</p> <p>36:40 how do you pay for your agenda?</p> <p>41:10 The idea of false choice</p> <p>42:35 Rent Control and History of housing</p> <p>48:00 Expanding the conversation</p> <p>50:00 Property tax and lack of imagination</p> <p>52:00 The “WE” in solutions</p> <p>53:40 Thoughts on MPD</p> <p>01:04:30 Reallocation and Prioritization in current federal climate.</p> <p>01:06:06 Accountability and Transparency thru information.</p> <p>01:10:10 MPLS Public Schools and the idea of 3rd spaces</p> <p>01:20:30 BooMTiMeS King of Ashes</p> <p>01:22:04 Backlash Presidents</p> <p>01:23:40 Agnes Obel and FleetWood Mac Rumors documentary</p> <p>01:25:55 RIP D’Angelo 01:29:00 VOTE Nov. 4th</p> no01:29:5540EP: 39 Minneapolis Needs Real Leadership — Dr. DeWayne Davis Isn’t Afraid to Say Whyfull<![CDATA[Ep: 33 Everything is Prettier in Whittier: Art, Acronyms & A-holes]]>This week on This Must Be The Place, we dig into all things Whittier — the Minneapolis neighborhood that somehow manages to be both the birthplace of the city’s arts scene and the epicenter of mysterious acronyms. MIA, MCAD, CTC... we cover the ones you’ve heard of and make up a few more just for fun.

We also confront an uncomfortable historical truth: pretty much every revered institution from the 19th and 20th century has a sleazy white guy somewhere in the background. Neat! Andrew pitches alternative names for the Juicy Lucy while attempting to bridge the gender gap in American bar food.

Trivia is played, boom times are analyzed, and Casey tells the story of how he nearly lost his nieces and nephews in a shark attack,, and more.

Join us — for art, burgers, light trauma, and a bit of Whittier history.

Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

00:00 We Begin

00:45 ANDY INTRO

02:18 JUICY LUCY ALTERNATIVES

02:42 Neighborhood Watch Whittier

03:15 Slick Nick or Damp Mallory?

05:52 Burger Bitch and other truths

06:30 What’s in a trend?

08:30 New Sylvie-isms

09:25 Whittier

10:40 Boundaries, Borders and Stats

19:04 MCAD Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

25:30 Arts and counter culture politics

30:12 MIA (Minneapolis Institute of Art)

30:33 GIANTS exhibit

33:46 artists?

35:25 Oldest piece of art in MIA

35:55 late 1800s The Birth of Art in Minnesota

36:40 Creepy Troubled Architect of MIA

44:49 Children’s Theater (smoothest transition ever)

46:38 Whittier Triva

52:19 BoomTimes

53:15 THE WIRE

58:24 Savannah Georgia

01:03:52 Shark Attacks

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-33-whittier-art-acronyms-and-accidental-aquatic-child-endangerment/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/85a5b406-3cbe-3f50-9c71-8d562a06ae14Mon, 14 Jul 2025 22:42:39 GMT<p>This week on This Must Be The Place, we dig into all things Whittier — the Minneapolis neighborhood that somehow manages to be both the birthplace of the city’s arts scene and the epicenter of mysterious acronyms. MIA, MCAD, CTC... we cover the ones you’ve heard of and make up a few more just for fun.</p> <p>We also confront an uncomfortable historical truth: pretty much every revered institution from the 19th and 20th century has a sleazy white guy somewhere in the background. Neat! Andrew pitches alternative names for the Juicy Lucy while attempting to bridge the gender gap in American bar food.</p> <p>Trivia is played, boom times are analyzed, and Casey tells the story of how he nearly lost his nieces and nephews in a shark attack,, and more.</p> <p>Join us — for art, burgers, light trauma, and a bit of Whittier history.</p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p>00:00 We Begin</p> <p>00:45 ANDY INTRO</p> <p>02:18 JUICY LUCY ALTERNATIVES</p> <p>02:42 Neighborhood Watch Whittier</p> <p>03:15 Slick Nick or Damp Mallory?</p> <p>05:52 Burger Bitch and other truths</p> <p>06:30 What’s in a trend?</p> <p>08:30 New Sylvie-isms</p> <p>09:25 Whittier</p> <p>10:40 Boundaries, Borders and Stats</p> <p>19:04 MCAD Minneapolis College of Art and Design)</p> <p>25:30 Arts and counter culture politics</p> <p>30:12 MIA (Minneapolis Institute of Art)</p> <p>30:33 GIANTS exhibit</p> <p>33:46 artists?</p> <p>35:25 Oldest piece of art in MIA</p> <p>35:55 late 1800s The Birth of Art in Minnesota</p> <p>36:40 Creepy Troubled Architect of MIA</p> <p>44:49 Children’s Theater (smoothest transition ever)</p> <p>46:38 Whittier Triva</p> <p>52:19 BoomTimes</p> <p>53:15 THE WIRE</p> <p>58:24 Savannah Georgia</p> <p>01:03:52 Shark Attacks</p> no01:05:5733Ep: 33 Everything is Prettier in Whittier: Art, Acronyms & A-holesfull<![CDATA[The Witches: Prospect Park, The Witch’s Hat & Sandwich Wars]]>This week, we spin a tall (and mostly true) tale about one of Minneapolis’ quirkiest and most beloved neighborhoods: Prospect Park—a place born from a whispering hill, a lost organist, and a water tower with a taste for the stars. It’s the kind of story that feels like a dream and smells faintly of river fog and optimism. Think Vonnegut, but with more zoning questions.

We explore how Prospect Park came to be (and nearly floated away), why its streets curl like old-timey mustaches, and what it means to build a neighborhood on eccentricity, hope, and light rail proximity.

Oh—and because we’re professionals—we conduct a hard-hitting sandwich showdown between two Twin Cities icons: 🥖 Lu’s legendary Banh Mi vs 🐖 The Iron Ranger’s molten hot Porchetta. One is crispy, punchy, and herb-forward. The other is a meaty fever dream. Only one can reign supreme.

 

Come for the history, stay for the sandwiches, and maybe you’ll hear the faint echo of an organ on Tower Hill… 🔔 Like, subscribe, and tell your neighbor who still calls it “Southeast” to tune in.

#ProspectParkMPLS #TwinCitiesPodcast #BanhMiVsPorchetta #ThisMustBeThePlace

Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

00:00 Intro

00: 29 This week Lu’s Bahn Mi and The Iron Ranger’s Porchetta

04:04 First Bites

07:42 BoomTimes

07:53 The Big Lebowski

10:00 RIP Malcolm Jamal Warner

14:15 Shout out Sy Smith

17:13 South Park VS Trump

18:30 Neighborhood Watch (Prospect Park)

20:51 Where it is

23:08 The History of the best kept secret for Mechanics in the city.

28:00 Stats and diversity in people, architecture and prices

34:40 Malcom Yards

36:54 Prospect Park A STORY

42:00 A little bit of Real Estate

46:52 Outro

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/the-witches-prospect-park-the-witch-s-hat-sandwich-wars/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/7aa56e96-7c10-34b5-9f8a-26775c12b965Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:46:17 GMT<p>This week, we spin a tall (and mostly true) tale about one of Minneapolis’ quirkiest and most beloved neighborhoods: Prospect Park—a place born from a whispering hill, a lost organist, and a water tower with a taste for the stars. It’s the kind of story that feels like a dream and smells faintly of river fog and optimism. Think Vonnegut, but with more zoning questions.</p> <p>We explore how Prospect Park came to be (and nearly floated away), why its streets curl like old-timey mustaches, and what it means to build a neighborhood on eccentricity, hope, and light rail proximity.</p> <p>Oh—and because we’re professionals—we conduct a hard-hitting sandwich showdown between two Twin Cities icons: 🥖 Lu’s legendary Banh Mi vs 🐖 The Iron Ranger’s molten hot Porchetta. One is crispy, punchy, and herb-forward. The other is a meaty fever dream. Only one can reign supreme.</p> <p> </p> <p>Come for the history, stay for the sandwiches, and maybe you’ll hear the faint echo of an organ on Tower Hill… 🔔 Like, subscribe, and tell your neighbor who still calls it “Southeast” to tune in.</p> <p>#ProspectParkMPLS #TwinCitiesPodcast #BanhMiVsPorchetta #ThisMustBeThePlace</p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00: 29 This week Lu’s Bahn Mi and The Iron Ranger’s Porchetta</p> <p>04:04 First Bites</p> <p>07:42 BoomTimes</p> <p>07:53 The Big Lebowski</p> <p>10:00 RIP Malcolm Jamal Warner</p> <p>14:15 Shout out Sy Smith</p> <p>17:13 South Park VS Trump</p> <p>18:30 Neighborhood Watch (Prospect Park)</p> <p>20:51 Where it is</p> <p>23:08 The History of the best kept secret for Mechanics in the city.</p> <p>28:00 Stats and diversity in people, architecture and prices</p> <p>34:40 Malcom Yards</p> <p>36:54 Prospect Park A STORY</p> <p>42:00 A little bit of Real Estate</p> <p>46:52 Outro</p> no00:47:3934The Witches: Prospect Park, The Witch’s Hat & Sandwich Warsfull<![CDATA[We Went to Taylor’s Falls (In Our Minds) and Got Completely Sidetracked]]>This week we figuratively hit the road to Taylor’s Falls — one of Minnesota’s best-kept summer secrets.

We cover everything from hiking Interstate State Park to wandering the mind-bending Franconia Sculpture Park, putting way too seriously at mini golf, eating at a drive-in literally called The Drive In, and even debating the ethics (and weird joy) of deer petting zoos.

We’re also joined by A-Man for Boomtimes, get into some actually good new TV shows, settle the score on Top 5 MCs vs. Desert Island Catalogues, and wander off-topic more times than we care to count.

Questions or comments? Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

00:00 Intro

01:02 Feeling Minnesota

02:35 Chris Cornell or Kelly Oubre

03:15 Temple of the Dog

04:29 When did we stop cheering for Robin Hood?

05:54 TAYLORS FALLS

06:16 Andrew’s Computer is broken again.

09:15 Jillian Messes up

10:00 Interstate State Park (rules of camping)

12:04 The last time Casey Camped

14:50 Potholes of Interstate Park

18:45 Taylor’s Falls (the sights and eats)

19:10 The Drive-In

20:32 Adventure Falls Mini Golf

22:30 Antique and Crystal Stores

23:20 The Falls themselves 26:18 Fawn Doe Rosa

28:15 Franconia Sculpture Garden

29:45 The Drive to Taylor’s Falls

30:30 First Annual TMBTP Day Trip

31:49 BooMTiMeS with A-man

35:00 Stick

37:00 Cars - Top 5 Pixar Movies

38:32 Hit Makers (The Music Love Island)

41:15 Freddie Gibbs and Alchemist Alfredo 2

42:20 Erykah Badu at the Fillmore

43:30 Supreme Clientele

44:09 Top 5 Mcs the New list

45:06 A-man’s Top 5

45:30 Longevity at a high level vs. Apex

47:15 Window’s of Excellence

49:20 Top 5 vs Desert Island?

51:00 Andre 3000 hot flute take

52:15 Renaming Edmund Blvd

54:20 New Breakfast Burrito spot

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/we-went-to-taylor-s-falls-in-our-minds-and-got-completely-sidetracked/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/8c9ab505-e4f3-3f71-bcfd-0e70628541dfThu, 07 Aug 2025 22:42:08 GMT<p>This week we figuratively hit the road to Taylor’s Falls — one of Minnesota’s best-kept summer secrets.</p> <p>We cover everything from hiking Interstate State Park to wandering the mind-bending Franconia Sculpture Park, putting way too seriously at mini golf, eating at a drive-in literally called The Drive In, and even debating the ethics (and weird joy) of deer petting zoos.</p> <p>We’re also joined by A-Man for Boomtimes, get into some actually good new TV shows, settle the score on Top 5 MCs vs. Desert Island Catalogues, and wander off-topic more times than we care to count.</p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:02 Feeling Minnesota</p> <p>02:35 Chris Cornell or Kelly Oubre</p> <p>03:15 Temple of the Dog</p> <p>04:29 When did we stop cheering for Robin Hood?</p> <p>05:54 TAYLORS FALLS</p> <p>06:16 Andrew’s Computer is broken again.</p> <p>09:15 Jillian Messes up</p> <p>10:00 Interstate State Park (rules of camping)</p> <p>12:04 The last time Casey Camped</p> <p>14:50 Potholes of Interstate Park</p> <p>18:45 Taylor’s Falls (the sights and eats)</p> <p>19:10 The Drive-In</p> <p>20:32 Adventure Falls Mini Golf</p> <p>22:30 Antique and Crystal Stores</p> <p>23:20 The Falls themselves 26:18 Fawn Doe Rosa</p> <p>28:15 Franconia Sculpture Garden</p> <p>29:45 The Drive to Taylor’s Falls</p> <p>30:30 First Annual TMBTP Day Trip</p> <p>31:49 BooMTiMeS with A-man</p> <p>35:00 Stick</p> <p>37:00 Cars - Top 5 Pixar Movies</p> <p>38:32 Hit Makers (The Music Love Island)</p> <p>41:15 Freddie Gibbs and Alchemist Alfredo 2</p> <p>42:20 Erykah Badu at the Fillmore</p> <p>43:30 Supreme Clientele</p> <p>44:09 Top 5 Mcs the New list</p> <p>45:06 A-man’s Top 5</p> <p>45:30 Longevity at a high level vs. Apex</p> <p>47:15 Window’s of Excellence</p> <p>49:20 Top 5 vs Desert Island?</p> <p>51:00 Andre 3000 hot flute take</p> <p>52:15 Renaming Edmund Blvd</p> <p>54:20 New Breakfast Burrito spot</p> no00:57:5935We Went to Taylor’s Falls (In Our Minds) and Got Completely Sidetrackedfull<![CDATA[Ep:31. Don't Sleep on Eat Street and a note on Escalation Clauses]]>Welcome to This Must Be The Place, the Twin Cities podcast hosted by top Minneapolis–Saint Paul Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden. We spotlight the people, neighborhoods, and real estate that make the Twin Cities a great place to live.

On this week's episode we spend 30 minutes on 4 blocks of S. Minneapolis's Nicollet Ave, otherwise known as "Eat Street". Join us for our favorite spots to eat and an homage to Cheapo Records. We also dig into escalation clauses to let you know why and when to use them in your home purchasing or selling journey. TLDR... Come Correct.

Questions or comments? Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

 

00:00 Intro

00:49. Casey Tries to do Andrews Job

02:40 Andrew’s Weekly Hello

04:26 A plea to Sven Sundgaard

06:24 Escalation Clauses: What is it?

08:54 Andrew doesn’t like them

11:15 Muddying the water

13:42 we are your agents

14:40 Mallrats

15:25 Kevin Smith - M. Knight Shyamalan

16:20 Andrew butchers a name

17:12 Contact Us!

18:21 Neighborhood Watch (EAT STREET)

19:55 Is it Eat Street?

21:23 Andrew gets romantic about Eat Street

23:40 Pimento Jamaican Kitchen

24:30 DJ Willie Shu

25:07 Shout out Yoni

26:17 Do our memories affect our taste?

27:47 Quang - Andrew kills another name

29:30 Lu’s Sandwiches

30:52 How Colonization effects food

32:19 Rainbow Chinese

33:28 Glam Doll Donuts

35:11 Black Forrest

36:51 Google Yourself

37:25 Little Tijuana

38:55 The Copper Hen

39:16 Jasmine 26

41:04 A Love letter to CHEAPO RECORDS

44:11 BooMTiMeS

45:12 Department Q

46:58 Fugees The Score and Radio K

49:34 More Mispronunciations of things

50:40 Artisan home tour in Saint Paul

51:45 We Out.

52:44 Glam Doll Donut Dance

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep32-dont-sleep-on-eat-street-and-a-note-on-escalation-clauses/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/187cde9c-20a6-3d61-90ed-34eb4ea17ba6Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:27:58 GMT<p>Welcome to This Must Be The Place, the Twin Cities podcast hosted by top Minneapolis–Saint Paul Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden. We spotlight the people, neighborhoods, and real estate that make the Twin Cities a great place to live.</p> <p>On this week's episode we spend 30 minutes on 4 blocks of S. Minneapolis's Nicollet Ave, otherwise known as "Eat Street". Join us for our favorite spots to eat and an homage to Cheapo Records. We also dig into escalation clauses to let you know why and when to use them in your home purchasing or selling journey. TLDR... Come Correct.</p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p> </p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:49. Casey Tries to do Andrews Job</p> <p>02:40 Andrew’s Weekly Hello</p> <p>04:26 A plea to Sven Sundgaard</p> <p>06:24 Escalation Clauses: What is it?</p> <p>08:54 Andrew doesn’t like them</p> <p>11:15 Muddying the water</p> <p>13:42 we are your agents</p> <p>14:40 Mallrats</p> <p>15:25 Kevin Smith - M. Knight Shyamalan</p> <p>16:20 Andrew butchers a name</p> <p>17:12 Contact Us!</p> <p>18:21 Neighborhood Watch (EAT STREET)</p> <p>19:55 Is it Eat Street?</p> <p>21:23 Andrew gets romantic about Eat Street</p> <p>23:40 Pimento Jamaican Kitchen</p> <p>24:30 DJ Willie Shu</p> <p>25:07 Shout out Yoni</p> <p>26:17 Do our memories affect our taste?</p> <p>27:47 Quang - Andrew kills another name</p> <p>29:30 Lu’s Sandwiches</p> <p>30:52 How Colonization effects food</p> <p>32:19 Rainbow Chinese</p> <p>33:28 Glam Doll Donuts</p> <p>35:11 Black Forrest</p> <p>36:51 Google Yourself</p> <p>37:25 Little Tijuana</p> <p>38:55 The Copper Hen</p> <p>39:16 Jasmine 26</p> <p>41:04 A Love letter to CHEAPO RECORDS</p> <p>44:11 BooMTiMeS</p> <p>45:12 Department Q</p> <p>46:58 Fugees The Score and Radio K</p> <p>49:34 More Mispronunciations of things</p> <p>50:40 Artisan home tour in Saint Paul</p> <p>51:45 We Out.</p> <p>52:44 Glam Doll Donut Dance</p> no00:52:4431Ep:31. Don't Sleep on Eat Street and a note on Escalation Clausesfull<![CDATA[Ep: 27 Dayton's Bluff, What's in a Zestimate and a Wolves Knicks NBA finals preview.]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. 

🏙️ This week on TMBTP, we dive into the hidden gems of Dayton's Bluff—a Saint Paul neighborhood with rich history and jaw-dropping views. We also get a very unexpected voicemail from a surprising listener you won't believe.

💰 Ever wondered how accurate Zillow’s Zestimates really are? We unpack the mystery.

🏛️ We get hyped for Doors Open Minneapolis, a weekend full of urban exploration.

🏀 And yes, we boldly preview a potential Wolves vs. Knicks NBA Finals—manifest it with us.

🧠 Plus: Does gum even exist?

Seriously. Tune in for laughs, local lore, and late-night logic—only on TMBTP.

Questions or comments?

Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

00:00 Intro

00:36 Theme Song

01:00 Andrew’s Weekly Hello

02:54 Voice Mail from the Pope

06:03 Zesty Mints

06:30 Does Gum Exist?

08:26 Zestimates (AVM)

10:36 Zestimate shortcomings

11:00 How they calculate the Zestimate

15:00 “Claim” your house for the most accurate Zestimate

16:11 Neighborhood Watch (Dayton’s Bluff)

17:22 Where it is

21:26 Housing Stats

26:45 Indian Mounds regional park

31:14 Kaposia

34:40 Alternative facts about the “railroad industry”

35:42 Lyman Dayton (is a psycho)

38:29 Beers of the Bluff

42:42 Dayton Bluff crime stats (7th safest in Saint Paul)

43:58 BoomTimes

44:12 Doors Open Minneapolis

45:40 Open House Plug

46:25 Timberwolves vs Knicks Finals Preview

53:02 Appeal to Dell Demps.. come on the POD!

53:45 Play the music

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-25-daytons-bluff-whats-in-a-zestimate-and-a-wolves-knicks-nba-finals-preview/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/6924b19d-488d-3518-b3dd-08c891a39be1Thu, 15 May 2025 03:36:23 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. </p> <p>🏙️ This week on TMBTP, we dive into the hidden gems of Dayton's Bluff—a Saint Paul neighborhood with rich history and jaw-dropping views. We also get a very unexpected voicemail from a surprising listener you won't believe.</p> <p>💰 Ever wondered how accurate Zillow’s Zestimates really are? We unpack the mystery.</p> <p>🏛️ We get hyped for Doors Open Minneapolis, a weekend full of urban exploration.</p> <p>🏀 And yes, we boldly preview a potential Wolves vs. Knicks NBA Finals—manifest it with us.</p> <p>🧠 Plus: Does gum even exist?</p> <p>Seriously. Tune in for laughs, local lore, and late-night logic—only on TMBTP.</p> <p>Questions or comments?</p> <p>Reach us at:📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:36 Theme Song</p> <p>01:00 Andrew’s Weekly Hello</p> <p>02:54 Voice Mail from the Pope</p> <p>06:03 Zesty Mints</p> <p>06:30 Does Gum Exist?</p> <p>08:26 Zestimates (AVM)</p> <p>10:36 Zestimate shortcomings</p> <p>11:00 How they calculate the Zestimate</p> <p>15:00 “Claim” your house for the most accurate Zestimate</p> <p>16:11 Neighborhood Watch (Dayton’s Bluff)</p> <p>17:22 Where it is</p> <p>21:26 Housing Stats</p> <p>26:45 Indian Mounds regional park</p> <p>31:14 Kaposia</p> <p>34:40 Alternative facts about the “railroad industry”</p> <p>35:42 Lyman Dayton (is a psycho)</p> <p>38:29 Beers of the Bluff</p> <p>42:42 Dayton Bluff crime stats (7th safest in Saint Paul)</p> <p>43:58 BoomTimes</p> <p>44:12 Doors Open Minneapolis</p> <p>45:40 Open House Plug</p> <p>46:25 Timberwolves vs Knicks Finals Preview</p> <p>53:02 Appeal to Dell Demps.. come on the POD!</p> <p>53:45 Play the music</p> no00:54:3327Ep: 27 Dayton's Bluff, What's in a Zestimate and a Wolves Knicks NBA finals preview.full<![CDATA[Ep 20: Welcome to the NorthSide | D.A. Bullock talks Minneapolis 5 years post George Floyd]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. 

On this episode we talk to producer/director D A Bullock about his upcoming documentary, "Mr. Backlash", a look at the immediate aftermath, turmoil, politicks and growth that happened from the brutal murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.  5 years removed, D A helps bring us perspective of what has changed and the work still needed in our community.   

We also talk Northside and why it is one of the most overlooked but indisputable gems of Minneapolis!

 

Questions or comments?

Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-20-welcome-to-the-northside-da-bullock-talks-minneapolis-5-years-post-george-floyd/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/b96537fb-ddbc-32a7-8926-36db976fe499Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:32:23 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. </p> <p>On this episode we talk to producer/director D A Bullock about his upcoming documentary, "Mr. Backlash", a look at the immediate aftermath, turmoil, politicks and growth that happened from the brutal murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.  5 years removed, D A helps bring us perspective of what has changed and the work still needed in our community.   </p> <p>We also talk Northside and why it is one of the most overlooked but indisputable gems of Minneapolis!</p> <p> </p> <p>Questions or comments?</p> <p>Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com </a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no01:00:3320Ep 20: Welcome to the NorthSide | D.A. Bullock talks Minneapolis 5 years post George Floydfull<![CDATA[THIS MUST BE THE PLACE : Episode 1 ...And So it Begins]]>This is the First Episode of "THIS MUST BE THE PLACE", a Twin Cities real estate focused podcast. Join Hosts Andrew Shields and Casey Golden as we introduce ourselves, talk Twin Cities housing market conditions, MN Lynx playoff basketball, PJ Harvey at the Palace Theater, Tv Shows and more. It's only up from here. This is the first episode of a weekly Podcast dedicated to Minneapolis and Saint Paul metro real estate.

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/this-must-be-the-place-episode-1-and-so-it-begins/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/bc73773a-a1ee-3411-a425-49f01d9ca254Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:36:54 GMT<p>This is the First Episode of "THIS MUST BE THE PLACE", a Twin Cities real estate focused podcast. Join Hosts Andrew Shields and Casey Golden as we introduce ourselves, talk Twin Cities housing market conditions, MN Lynx playoff basketball, PJ Harvey at the Palace Theater, Tv Shows and more. It's only up from here. This is the first episode of a weekly Podcast dedicated to Minneapolis and Saint Paul metro real estate.</p> no00:41:051THIS MUST BE THE PLACE : Episode 1 ...And So it Beginsfull<![CDATA[Ep 7: In The Weeds with Shay Lunseth | Macalester Groveland | Team vs.Agent | BoomTimes]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the real estate market, the art of buying and selling a home, and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine.

In this episode, we talk about Teams vs Individual Realtors, dive in the history and places that make Macalester Groveland a special St. Paul Neighborhood. Chat with guest Shay Lunseth (http://www.lunseth.org) about organic lawn care and some of the science behind it and talk a little Boomtimes (Books, Movies, TV, Music and more).

Whether you're a home buyer, a seller, or just a Twin Cities enthusiast, tune in for insights and laughs you won’t find anywhere else.

Questions or comments? Reach us at: 📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-7-in-the-weeds-with-shay-lunseth-macalester-groveland-team-vsagent-boomtimes/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/1356dc95-d3b2-3c60-ae54-4153813521fcThu, 21 Nov 2024 03:54:42 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the real estate market, the art of buying and selling a home, and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine.</p> <p>In this episode, we talk about Teams vs Individual Realtors, dive in the history and places that make Macalester Groveland a special St. Paul Neighborhood. Chat with guest Shay Lunseth (http://www.lunseth.org) about organic lawn care and some of the science behind it and talk a little Boomtimes (Books, Movies, TV, Music and more).</p> <p>Whether you're a home buyer, a seller, or just a Twin Cities enthusiast, tune in for insights and laughs you won’t find anywhere else.</p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at: 📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no01:19:267Ep 7: In The Weeds with Shay Lunseth | Macalester Groveland | Team vs.Agent | BoomTimesfull<![CDATA[Ep:17 The Bubonic Plague, SuperBowl takes, Andrew is getting a Hot Tub & February Sucks]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special.

Audio Only episode recorded remotely as Casey deals with his whole family getting crushed by the worst flu season of his adult life.   We talk Superbowl reactions, how interest rates are effected by the Orange man's policies and Andrew's Hot Tub time machine party for listeners of the pod.  Plus, why February sucks and why we are ANTIDUB.

Questions or comments? Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep17-the-bubonic-plague-superbowl-takes-andrew-is-getting-a-hot-tub-february-sucks/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/c2d2677d-3ca4-3c14-82c0-b8cbfc9fe800Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:05:05 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special.</p> <p>Audio Only episode recorded remotely as Casey deals with his whole family getting crushed by the worst flu season of his adult life.   We talk Superbowl reactions, how interest rates are effected by the Orange man's policies and Andrew's Hot Tub time machine party for listeners of the pod.  Plus, why February sucks and why we are ANTIDUB.</p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no00:34:4317Ep:17 The Bubonic Plague, SuperBowl takes, Andrew is getting a Hot Tub & February Sucksfull<![CDATA[This Must Be The Place Ep 4: Chey Car]]>A Podcast for and by people who take real estate very seriously, but not themselves.

We talk what constitutes an offer, highlight the Northrop Neighborhood, Talk Wolves, pingpong, vegan fried chicken and more!

Special guest Chey Eisenman talks about her experience running the Twin Cities premier luxury car service, "Chey Car" and the insight that brings into unexpected topics ranging from real estate, popular places and politics.

comments to thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

Voicemail line 6122341889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/this-must-be-the-place-ep-4-chey-car/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/613ac971-0c44-3723-bb51-f71424929222Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:06:31 GMT<p>A Podcast for and by people who take real estate very seriously, but not themselves.</p> <p>We talk what constitutes an offer, highlight the Northrop Neighborhood, Talk Wolves, pingpong, vegan fried chicken and more!</p> <p>Special guest Chey Eisenman talks about her experience running the Twin Cities premier luxury car service, "Chey Car" and the insight that brings into unexpected topics ranging from real estate, popular places and politics.</p> <p>comments to <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Voicemail line 6122341889</p> no01:13:214This Must Be The Place Ep 4: Chey Carfull<![CDATA[Ep: 15 University Grove | Falcon Heights | Buyer and Seller Emotions plus BoomTimes]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special.

On this Episode we talk Falcon Heights and the Mid Mod paradise that is University Grove. We explore the buyer and seller emotions that creep into most transactions and how to deal with them in order to get a deal done. We also have a quick BooMTiMeS and a hidden Milton Berle gem. 

Questions or comments? Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-15-university-grove-falcon-heights-buyer-and-seller-emotions-plus-boomtimes/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/0ad2beb7-df95-3887-a45d-bc136cd7ddb3Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:23:36 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special.</p> <p>On this Episode we talk Falcon Heights and the Mid Mod paradise that is University Grove. We explore the buyer and seller emotions that creep into most transactions and how to deal with them in order to get a deal done. We also have a quick BooMTiMeS and a hidden Milton Berle gem. </p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no00:47:2815Ep: 15 University Grove | Falcon Heights | Buyer and Seller Emotions plus BoomTimesfull<![CDATA[Ep25: Stillwater runs deep | Setting NYT Daily straight about the NAR settlement]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. 

On this Episode we talk the city of Stillwater, the birthplace of MN. We also set the record straight for a hit job of story the NYTimes Daily aired about the NAR settlement.  Plus, Boomtimes and more!

 

South Hills Walking tour link :

https://www.stillwatermn.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/330/637269081193870000

 

Questions or comments? Reach us at: 📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep25-stillwater-runs-deep-setting-nyt-daily-straight-about-the-nar-settlement/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/6b97a5a5-e505-3b43-b944-e232e1ca2211Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:04:14 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. </p> <p>On this Episode we talk the city of Stillwater, the birthplace of MN. We also set the record straight for a hit job of story the NYTimes Daily aired about the NAR settlement.  Plus, Boomtimes and more!</p> <p> </p> <p>South Hills Walking tour link :</p> <p>https://www.stillwatermn.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/330/637269081193870000</p> <p> </p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at: 📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no00:54:3525Ep25: Stillwater runs deep | Setting NYT Daily straight about the NAR settlementfull<![CDATA[Ep 11: Special Interview and BooMTiMeS with Em Cassel, Editor in Chief at Racket MN]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the Twin Cities real estate market and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine.

We bring you practical, expert advice for buying and selling your home along with a lot of MSP culture and fun!

Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-11-special-interview-and-boomtimes-with-em-cassel-editor-in-chief-at-racket-mn/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/8d46a673-2885-334d-87c0-07bdc46419acThu, 26 Dec 2024 11:13:00 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the Twin Cities real estate market and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine.</p> <p>We bring you practical, expert advice for buying and selling your home along with a lot of MSP culture and fun!</p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no00:58:3211Ep 11: Special Interview and BooMTiMeS with Em Cassel, Editor in Chief at Racket MNfull<![CDATA[Ep:12 2025 Spring Market Preview, John O'Sullivan of oneminutetours & Hidden Middle]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the Twin Cities and the unique People, Places and Properties that make it shine!

We bring you practical, expert advice for buying and selling your home along with a lot of MSP culture and fun!

In this Episode we preview the 2025 spring housing market and what to expect, take a look at the current market conditions and have a great conversation with local tour guide John O'Sullivan of oneminutetours about Mn, his origin story, travel, MN culture and music, as well as his new long for show "Hidden Middle"

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hiddenmiddle/hidden-middle-with-john-osullivan

Questions or comments? Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep12-2025-spring-market-preview-john-osullivan-of-oneminutetours-hidden-middle/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/6f2f0d13-95b9-35e7-9019-d0c99b3e8827Thu, 02 Jan 2025 02:01:38 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the Twin Cities and the unique People, Places and Properties that make it shine!</p> <p>We bring you practical, expert advice for buying and selling your home along with a lot of MSP culture and fun!</p> <p>In this Episode we preview the 2025 spring housing market and what to expect, take a look at the current market conditions and have a great conversation with local tour guide John O'Sullivan of oneminutetours about Mn, his origin story, travel, MN culture and music, as well as his new long for show "Hidden Middle"</p> <p><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hiddenmiddle/hidden-middle-with-john-osullivan" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hiddenmiddle/hidden-middle-with-john-osullivan</a></p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no01:15:2012Ep:12 2025 Spring Market Preview, John O'Sullivan of oneminutetours & Hidden Middlefull<![CDATA[Ep: 16 North Loop | Tyler the Creator | Big Brain Andy Time and Potty Talk]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special.

 

On this Episode we talk The NorthLoop and why it is one of the hottest neighborhoods in the metro. We discuss why Sewer line inspections matter, do a little Trivia and BooMTiMeS it with Tyler the Creator, NBA Trade Deadline and more.

 

Questions or comments?

Reach us at: 📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

00:00 Intro

03:54 Sewer Talk

18:21 Big Brain Andy Time

20:14 Neighborhood Watch North Loop

23:33 History and Architecture

25:00 Current Times

33:31 Shops, Restaurant and Vibes

40:39 North Loop Trivia

44:38 BoomTimes (Tyler The Creator)

51:27 Grammys

55:01 NBA Trade Deadline

57:36 End

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-16-north-loop-tyler-the-creator-big-brain-any-time-and-potty-talk/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/617faf0a-5990-3c93-b026-2837db2f01f6Thu, 06 Feb 2025 03:08:14 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special.</p> <p> </p> <p>On this Episode we talk The NorthLoop and why it is one of the hottest neighborhoods in the metro. We discuss why Sewer line inspections matter, do a little Trivia and BooMTiMeS it with Tyler the Creator, NBA Trade Deadline and more.</p> <p> </p> <p>Questions or comments?</p> <p>Reach us at: 📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>03:54 Sewer Talk</p> <p>18:21 Big Brain Andy Time</p> <p>20:14 Neighborhood Watch North Loop</p> <p>23:33 History and Architecture</p> <p>25:00 Current Times</p> <p>33:31 Shops, Restaurant and Vibes</p> <p>40:39 North Loop Trivia</p> <p>44:38 BoomTimes (Tyler The Creator)</p> <p>51:27 Grammys</p> <p>55:01 NBA Trade Deadline</p> <p>57:36 End</p> no00:58:2116Ep: 16 North Loop | Tyler the Creator | Big Brain Andy Time and Potty Talkfull<![CDATA[Ep: 23 Como Park, Casey's Passover Guide and the debut of Golden | Shields]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. 

On this episode we dive into Como Park in Saint Paul. Talk about the Zoo, the conservatory, great local dive bars, the history and the housing. In addition we debut our team Golden | Shields and how we approach our jobs and end it off with come BoomTimes.  

Questions or comments?

Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-23-como-park-caseys-passover-guide-and-the-debut-of-golden-shields/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/dde650dd-7945-3736-b398-a3da852da523Thu, 17 Apr 2025 03:06:44 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. </p> <p>On this episode we dive into Como Park in Saint Paul. Talk about the Zoo, the conservatory, great local dive bars, the history and the housing. In addition we debut our team Golden | Shields and how we approach our jobs and end it off with come BoomTimes.  </p> <p>Questions or comments?</p> <p>Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com </a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no00:56:2023Ep: 23 Como Park, Casey's Passover Guide and the debut of Golden | Shieldsfull<![CDATA[For my Money: It's the Theater: Minneapolis' famed downtown strip + this week in MN history!]]>Tis the season — and for our money, that means bundling up and heading straight to the historic theater district in Minneapolis. In this episode, we dig into the history, rumors, and mysteries behind one of Minneapolis’ oldest “natural wonders”… which, spoiler alert, is not natural at all — but it is absolutely wonderful.

But that’s not all… We also dive into This Week in MN History, another round of Boomtimes, and the festive (and slightly dangerous?) world of Hanukkah gambling traditions,  from dreidels to chocolate coins to the high-stakes art of family bragging rights.

Still nursing a turkey hangover? Not anymore. Shake it off and jump into the holiday season with us on this episode of This Must Be The Place.

Questions or comments? Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/for-my-money-its-the-theater-minneapolis-famed-downtown-strip-this-week-in-mn-history/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/b69e7873-d712-39e8-842d-c4f79c0a6e55Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:04:34 GMT<p>Tis the season — and for our money, that means bundling up and heading straight to the historic theater district in Minneapolis. In this episode, we dig into the history, rumors, and mysteries behind one of Minneapolis’ oldest “natural wonders”… which, spoiler alert, is not natural at all — but it is absolutely wonderful.</p> <p>But that’s not all… We also dive into This Week in MN History, another round of Boomtimes, and the festive (and slightly dangerous?) world of Hanukkah gambling traditions,  from dreidels to chocolate coins to the high-stakes art of family bragging rights.</p> <p>Still nursing a turkey hangover? Not anymore. Shake it off and jump into the holiday season with us on this episode of This Must Be The Place.</p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no01:02:4443For my Money: It's the Theater: Minneapolis' famed downtown strip + this week in MN history!full<![CDATA[Ep 9: Maximize Your Home's Sale Price, The Howe Neighborhood, Prince Stories and MN Market Minute]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the Twin Cities real estate market and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine. 

 

We bring you practical, expert advice for buying and selling your home along with a lot of MSP culture and fun!

 

On This episode we discuss the Howe neighborhood in Minneapolis, explore the Mississippi river valley, Share Prince stories and how to maximize the sale price of you home!

 

Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-9-maximize-your-homes-sale-price-the-howe-neighborhood-prince-stories-and-mn-market-minute/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/1203940e-3354-30d4-9857-f992a4ef9689Thu, 12 Dec 2024 02:52:29 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the Twin Cities real estate market and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine. </p> <p> </p> <p>We bring you practical, expert advice for buying and selling your home along with a lot of MSP culture and fun!</p> <p> </p> <p>On This episode we discuss the Howe neighborhood in Minneapolis, explore the Mississippi river valley, Share Prince stories and how to maximize the sale price of you home!</p> <p> </p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no00:58:089Ep 9: Maximize Your Home's Sale Price, The Howe Neighborhood, Prince Stories and MN Market Minutefull<![CDATA[This Must Be The Place Ep 3: Seasonal Schmeasonal]]>On this week's episode we talk the season nature of the twin cities real estate market and what that means for buyers and sellers.  We highlight the Highland Park neighborhood of Saint Paul. We have a great discussion with realtor William Schultz about investment properties, especially for those new to the space and we talk the Lynx and the WNBAs ref problem, KokoRoko at the Turf Club and DC's The Penguin. 

Join us!

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/this-must-be-the-place-ep-3-season-schmeasonal/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/243dfabf-6953-31fa-8dfd-efc4bacc2f5eThu, 24 Oct 2024 03:18:00 GMT<p>On this week's episode we talk the season nature of the twin cities real estate market and what that means for buyers and sellers.  We highlight the Highland Park neighborhood of Saint Paul. We have a great discussion with realtor William Schultz about investment properties, especially for those new to the space and we talk the Lynx and the WNBAs ref problem, KokoRoko at the Turf Club and DC's The Penguin. </p> <p>Join us!</p> no01:01:413This Must Be The Place Ep 3: Seasonal Schmeasonalfull<![CDATA[Minnesota Stand Up: EP 46 The state of our state in our new normal]]>MN STAND UP On this episode we talk about the state of our state. Minnesota has been through a lot over the past few weeks and as we try and grasp for some sense of normalcy we are confronted with what that now means.

Stay strong, stay connected and stay vigilant.

Questions or comments?

Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/minnesota-stand-up-ep-46-the-state-of-our-state-in-our-new-normal/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/994fb532-86fa-3f03-87d3-7719a3f297beThu, 29 Jan 2026 23:47:44 GMT<p>MN STAND UP On this episode we talk about the state of our state. Minnesota has been through a lot over the past few weeks and as we try and grasp for some sense of normalcy we are confronted with what that now means.</p> <p>Stay strong, stay connected and stay vigilant.</p> <p>Questions or comments?</p> <p>Reach us at:📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no00:44:2945Minnesota Stand Up: EP 46 The state of our state in our new normalfull<![CDATA[Austin Hollins: From Gophers to Global Hoops & Beats]]>🏀🎶 This Must Be The Place is back! After a short break, top Twin Cities Realtors Casey Golden and Andrew Shields sit down with Austin Hollins — pro basketball player, musician, and former Gopher standout.

We dive into:

✔️ Life overseas playing pro ball

✔️ Austin’s passion for music and what’s next

✔️ Growing up in Memphis & choosing Minnesota

✔️ Favorite spots to eat, play, and chill in MN & Europe

✔️ Coaching dreams and life after basketball

Whether you're a Gophers fan, music lover, or just curious about life in the Twin Cities — this episode’s got something for you!

📍 Subscribe for more Twin Cities stories, culture, and real estate insights. #ThisMustBeThePlace #TwinCitiesPodcast #AustinHollins #Gophers #MNRealEstate #BasketballLife #LifeAbroad #Minneapolis #SaintPaul #TwinCitiesLiving

Questions or comments? Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

 

00:00 Lebron for KAT

01:38 Intro

02:02 Austin Hollins

04:27 Izmir Turkey

05:30 Casey Izmir Dog

10:41 Best Places Austin Played in Europe

13:45 Serbian Basketball Culture is nuts

21:00 Austin’s Favorite Airlines here and abroad

29:45 Coaching Career?

33:20 Andy’s take on Achilles injuries

37:48 IN defense of Joel Embiid

41:00 “PREACH” aka Austin Hollins talks about his new album

45:00 Austin’s food takes from around the world

50:50 French Food Sucks

55:45 Macalester Protest culture

56:30 Twin Cities food favorites

01:00:59 Austin as Billy Joel

01:01:10 Play the Music

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/austin-hollins-from-gophers-to-global-hoops-beats/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/8f0cfa37-d8f5-3fc6-b8cc-955b9cce62bcTue, 08 Jul 2025 18:53:24 GMT<p>🏀🎶 This Must Be The Place is back! After a short break, top Twin Cities Realtors Casey Golden and Andrew Shields sit down with Austin Hollins — pro basketball player, musician, and former Gopher standout.</p> <p>We dive into:</p> <p>✔️ Life overseas playing pro ball</p> <p>✔️ Austin’s passion for music and what’s next</p> <p>✔️ Growing up in Memphis &amp; choosing Minnesota</p> <p>✔️ Favorite spots to eat, play, and chill in MN &amp; Europe</p> <p>✔️ Coaching dreams and life after basketball</p> <p>Whether you're a Gophers fan, music lover, or just curious about life in the Twin Cities — this episode’s got something for you!</p> <p>📍 Subscribe for more Twin Cities stories, culture, and real estate insights. #ThisMustBeThePlace #TwinCitiesPodcast #AustinHollins #Gophers #MNRealEstate #BasketballLife #LifeAbroad #Minneapolis #SaintPaul #TwinCitiesLiving</p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p> </p> <p>00:00 Lebron for KAT</p> <p>01:38 Intro</p> <p>02:02 Austin Hollins</p> <p>04:27 Izmir Turkey</p> <p>05:30 Casey Izmir Dog</p> <p>10:41 Best Places Austin Played in Europe</p> <p>13:45 Serbian Basketball Culture is nuts</p> <p>21:00 Austin’s Favorite Airlines here and abroad</p> <p>29:45 Coaching Career?</p> <p>33:20 Andy’s take on Achilles injuries</p> <p>37:48 IN defense of Joel Embiid</p> <p>41:00 “PREACH” aka Austin Hollins talks about his new album</p> <p>45:00 Austin’s food takes from around the world</p> <p>50:50 French Food Sucks</p> <p>55:45 Macalester Protest culture</p> <p>56:30 Twin Cities food favorites</p> <p>01:00:59 Austin as Billy Joel</p> <p>01:01:10 Play the Music</p> no01:01:5732Austin Hollins: From Gophers to Global Hoops & Beatsfull<![CDATA[Dirty Casey, PowderHorn Park, Mayoral Previews and Tunnels for George Floyd]]>This week’s episode takes a deep dive into Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis. We explore the neighborhood’s unique vibe, culture, art, politics, and architecture—unpacking what makes it one of Minneapolis’s most vibrant and beloved communities.

 

Shout to the homie Sascha on his upcoming documentary about PowderHorn Park (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8h9hUnWL4Y)

 

Plus, we share a sneak peek at two exciting upcoming guests: the candidates running for mayor in Saint Paul and Minneapolis, respectively.  If you have questions for either comment, email us below. 

 

Questions or comments? Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

 

00:00 Intro

01:10 Andrew's Welcome (Next and the "boner song")

02:55 I'm a dirty Casey

06:30 Upcoming Guest Preview

06:55 Kaohly Her (St Paul Mayoral Candidate)

10:30 Dr. DeWayne Davis (MPLS Mayoral Candidate)

15:12 Send in your Questions

16:00 Neighborhood Watch - PowderHorn Park

18:47 Upcoming Powderhorn Park documentary

19:30 The feel of Powderhorn

24:30 Housing stats

26:30 The park itself

30:45 PowderHorn Art Fair

33:08 George Floyd Square

38:10 May Day Parade

40:30 Porchfest

42:10 Pillsbury House and Theater

43:30 Places we dig (food and other)

45:30 This Week In MN History

47:40 BooMTiMeS - One Battle after another, Weapons, Andrew's TV Picks

55:40 Roll The Music

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/dirty-casey-powderhorn-park-mayoral-previews-and-tunnels-for-george-floyd/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/71800e7c-c023-3104-8483-e0fe0d4d0cd4Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:15:09 GMT<p>This week’s episode takes a deep dive into Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis. We explore the neighborhood’s unique vibe, culture, art, politics, and architecture—unpacking what makes it one of Minneapolis’s most vibrant and beloved communities.</p> <p> </p> <p>Shout to the homie Sascha on his upcoming documentary about PowderHorn Park (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8h9hUnWL4Y)</p> <p> </p> <p>Plus, we share a sneak peek at two exciting upcoming guests: the candidates running for mayor in Saint Paul and Minneapolis, respectively.  If you have questions for either comment, email us below. </p> <p> </p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com </a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p> </p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:10 Andrew's Welcome (Next and the "boner song")</p> <p>02:55 I'm a dirty Casey</p> <p>06:30 Upcoming Guest Preview</p> <p>06:55 Kaohly Her (St Paul Mayoral Candidate)</p> <p>10:30 Dr. DeWayne Davis (MPLS Mayoral Candidate)</p> <p>15:12 Send in your Questions</p> <p>16:00 Neighborhood Watch - PowderHorn Park</p> <p>18:47 Upcoming Powderhorn Park documentary</p> <p>19:30 The feel of Powderhorn</p> <p>24:30 Housing stats</p> <p>26:30 The park itself</p> <p>30:45 PowderHorn Art Fair</p> <p>33:08 George Floyd Square</p> <p>38:10 May Day Parade</p> <p>40:30 Porchfest</p> <p>42:10 Pillsbury House and Theater</p> <p>43:30 Places we dig (food and other)</p> <p>45:30 This Week In MN History</p> <p>47:40 BooMTiMeS - One Battle after another, Weapons, Andrew's TV Picks</p> <p>55:40 Roll The Music</p> no00:56:2539Dirty Casey, PowderHorn Park, Mayoral Previews and Tunnels for George Floydfull<![CDATA[Ep:22 Are Bicyclists the worst people in the world? Kingfield & East Harriet | Open Houses]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special.

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the wonderful world of Minneapolis’s Kingfield and East Harriet—two neighborhoods so charming, even GPS refuses to misdirect you. We’ll uncover their rich history, drool over the must-visit restaurants, and explore the cultural gems and natural wonders that make them prime spots to live, visit, or casually pretend you can afford.

Plus, with open house season in full swing and bidding wars reaching gladiator levels, we’ll arm buyers with tips and tricks to survive the madness.

And finally, we tackle life’s most controversial questions like, Which cartoon characters would you eat and are bike riders actually the worst people on the planet? (Spoiler: It depends on whether they just cut you off.) Buckle up—it’s going to be a ride!

 

Questions or comments?

Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep22-are-bicyclists-the-worst-people-in-the-world-kingfield-east-harriet-open-houses/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/3d92849b-93dc-3240-8a18-62a7c3721cfdSat, 29 Mar 2025 21:59:35 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special.</p> <p>In this episode, we dive headfirst into the wonderful world of Minneapolis’s Kingfield and East Harriet—two neighborhoods so charming, even GPS refuses to misdirect you. We’ll uncover their rich history, drool over the must-visit restaurants, and explore the cultural gems and natural wonders that make them prime spots to live, visit, or casually pretend you can afford.</p> <p>Plus, with open house season in full swing and bidding wars reaching gladiator levels, we’ll arm buyers with tips and tricks to survive the madness.</p> <p>And finally, we tackle life’s most controversial questions like, Which cartoon characters would you eat and are bike riders actually the worst people on the planet? (Spoiler: It depends on whether they just cut you off.) Buckle up—it’s going to be a ride!</p> <p> </p> <p>Questions or comments?</p> <p>Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no00:55:2622Ep:22 Are Bicyclists the worst people in the world? Kingfield & East Harriet | Open Housesfull<![CDATA[Ep 37. Loring Park, Habitat 4 Humanity and White People Music.]]>This week’s episode takes us to Loring Park—one of downtown Minneapolis’ most vibrant neighborhoods, a safe haven for the LGBTQ community, and the epicenter of Twin Cities Pride.

We dive deep into Andrew’s love–hate relationship with “white people music,” then shift gears to talk about Habitat for Humanity and what it was like helping build their new community, The Heights, on Saint Paul’s East Side.

And of course, we wrap things up with a little BoomTimes, where Andrew scoffs at The Summer I Turned Pretty.

Learn more about Habitat for Humanity: www.tchabitat.org

Questions or comments? Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-37-loring-park-habitat-4-humanity-and-white-people-music/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/590ef397-1983-3776-a7c0-befe294362feFri, 26 Sep 2025 17:20:20 GMT<p>This week’s episode takes us to Loring Park—one of downtown Minneapolis’ most vibrant neighborhoods, a safe haven for the LGBTQ community, and the epicenter of Twin Cities Pride.</p> <p>We dive deep into Andrew’s love–hate relationship with “white people music,” then shift gears to talk about Habitat for Humanity and what it was like helping build their new community, The Heights, on Saint Paul’s East Side.</p> <p>And of course, we wrap things up with a little BoomTimes, where Andrew scoffs at The Summer I Turned Pretty.</p> <p>Learn more about Habitat for Humanity: <a href="http://www.tchabitat.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.tchabitat.org</a></p> <p>Questions or comments? Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a> Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no00:55:5238Ep 37. Loring Park, Habitat 4 Humanity and White People Music.full<![CDATA[Ep:14 Linden Hills, CloudMan & The Homies, MN Jeopardy, Listener Mailbag questions & some BoomTimes]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special.

On this Episode we talk Minneapolis's Linden Hills neighborhood. Read some listen emails in our mailbag segment. Play a game called "MN Jeopardy" to test your knowledge of all things Minnesota. We discuss some local favorite restaurants where one gets banned from the pod and then promptly unbanned and bring the noise with BooMTiMeS with some show and music recommendations

Questions or comments? Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep14-linden-hills-cloudman-the-homies-mn-jeopardy-listener-mailbag-questions-some-boomtimes/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/9dda4e27-73a2-3059-8726-0362a9e67fb8Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:02:58 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special.</p> <p>On this Episode we talk Minneapolis's Linden Hills neighborhood. Read some listen emails in our mailbag segment. Play a game called "MN Jeopardy" to test your knowledge of all things Minnesota. We discuss some local favorite restaurants where one gets banned from the pod and then promptly unbanned and bring the noise with BooMTiMeS with some show and music recommendations</p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com </a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no00:49:2914Ep:14 Linden Hills, CloudMan & The Homies, MN Jeopardy, Listener Mailbag questions & some BoomTimesfull<![CDATA[Ep: 36 Is the Housing Market Crashing?!! plus the 25th anniversary of the Greenway]]>Is the Twin Cities housing market crashing? Short answer: NO. Don’t buy into the hype from national headlines. Florida and Texas may be skewing the data, but what’s happening here in the Twin Cities is a completely different story.

 

We break down why our market is still strong—covering everything from our diverse economy, top-rated schools, and unbeatable quality of life, to the persistent lack of housing inventory. Spoiler: it’s definitely not a buyer’s market, and nowhere close to collapsing.

Plus, we take a ride down the iconic Midtown Greenway—one of the nation’s premier bike trails. From Bde Maka Ska to the Mississippi, we explore the history, charm, and current state of this world-class pathway that makes other cities jealous.

And of course… BooMTiMeS and plenty more along the way.

Questions or comments?

Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-36-is-the-housing-market-crashing-plus-the-25th-anniversary-of-the-greenway/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/c7dfb17d-6fa4-372e-a531-f94fc4fba31fMon, 08 Sep 2025 22:36:13 GMT<p>Is the Twin Cities housing market crashing? Short answer: NO. Don’t buy into the hype from national headlines. Florida and Texas may be skewing the data, but what’s happening here in the Twin Cities is a completely different story.</p> <p> </p> <p>We break down why our market is still strong—covering everything from our diverse economy, top-rated schools, and unbeatable quality of life, to the persistent lack of housing inventory. Spoiler: it’s definitely not a buyer’s market, and nowhere close to collapsing.</p> <p>Plus, we take a ride down the iconic Midtown Greenway—one of the nation’s premier bike trails. From Bde Maka Ska to the Mississippi, we explore the history, charm, and current state of this world-class pathway that makes other cities jealous.</p> <p>And of course… BooMTiMeS and plenty more along the way.</p> <p>Questions or comments?</p> <p>Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no00:41:5337Ep: 36 Is the Housing Market Crashing?!! plus the 25th anniversary of the Greenwayfull<![CDATA[This Must Be The Place Ep: 2 BUYER REP]]>A Podcast for and by people who take real estate very seriously, but not themselves.

On this episodes we talk about the changes in Buyer Representation laws that have taken place since August 17th

and what that means in real terms. We discuss what buyer representation is, who pays for it and why it is important.

Special Guest Nikki Warner who is the communications director and government affairs at The Good Acre in St Paul, and president of Hennepin and Ramsey county chapter of MN farmers union and co-chair of the board of Neighborhood Roots (Farmers Market Association) discusses all of that and helping local farmers get to market.

We also explore the Minnehaha Neighborhood, talk Lynx game 3, Pulp Fiction, Pumpkin Trails and more!

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/this-must-be-the-place-ep-2-buyer-rep/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/9e05364d-4e74-3ef3-845a-e4cdc03f137dThu, 17 Oct 2024 01:39:02 GMT<p>A Podcast for and by people who take real estate very seriously, but not themselves.</p> <p>On this episodes we talk about the changes in Buyer Representation laws that have taken place since August 17th</p> <p>and what that means in real terms. We discuss what buyer representation is, who pays for it and why it is important.</p> <p>Special Guest Nikki Warner who is the communications director and government affairs at The Good Acre in St Paul, and president of Hennepin and Ramsey county chapter of MN farmers union and co-chair of the board of Neighborhood Roots (Farmers Market Association) discusses all of that and helping local farmers get to market.</p> <p>We also explore the Minnehaha Neighborhood, talk Lynx game 3, Pulp Fiction, Pumpkin Trails and more!</p> no01:09:502This Must Be The Place Ep: 2 BUYER REPfull<![CDATA[Inspections, Papal Conclaves and House Teeth w/ Inspector DC Patton]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. 

In this episode, we sit down with top-tier home inspector DC Patton for adeep dive into old homes, his unexpected path into the trade, the mysteries of the Papal Conclave, obscure wood species, Colorado quirks, and yes—house teeth. It's a fascinating, wide-ranging conversation you won’t want to miss.

 

Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

https://golden-shields.com

 

DC Patton : Heartland Inspections

https://heartlandinspections.com

 

00:00 Intro

01:04 Theme Song

01:34 Andy Time (EDINA)

06:55 DC Patton

09:31 DC origin story

18:25 Mid 60s neighborhoods in MN?

22:00 The wood we use to build

26:15 Housing Code and why it exists

30:59 House Teeth

34:48 What kind of dog is Casey?

35:51 G Love Special Sauce and Old Philly Historic homes

39:10 The Papal Minute with DC, Andrew and Casey

40:15 What's in a Home Inspection

48:06 Casey explaining how he is going to ask a question about asking a question

56:27 DC's inspection philosophy

01:03:21 Play the music

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/inspections-papal-conclaves-and-house-teeth-w-inspector-dc-patton/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/67ad6853-8a76-3d04-a7ce-c66aeaa2e8a5Wed, 07 May 2025 23:09:22 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. </p> <p>In this episode, we sit down with top-tier home inspector DC Patton for adeep dive into old homes, his unexpected path into the trade, the mysteries of the Papal Conclave, obscure wood species, Colorado quirks, and yes—house teeth. It's a fascinating, wide-ranging conversation you won’t want to miss.</p> <p> </p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p><a href="https://golden-shields.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://golden-shields.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p>DC Patton : Heartland Inspections</p> <p><a href="https://heartlandinspections.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://heartlandinspections.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:04 Theme Song</p> <p>01:34 Andy Time (EDINA)</p> <p>06:55 DC Patton</p> <p>09:31 DC origin story</p> <p>18:25 Mid 60s neighborhoods in MN?</p> <p>22:00 The wood we use to build</p> <p>26:15 Housing Code and why it exists</p> <p>30:59 House Teeth</p> <p>34:48 What kind of dog is Casey?</p> <p>35:51 G Love Special Sauce and Old Philly Historic homes</p> <p>39:10 The Papal Minute with DC, Andrew and Casey</p> <p>40:15 What's in a Home Inspection</p> <p>48:06 Casey explaining how he is going to ask a question about asking a question</p> <p>56:27 DC's inspection philosophy</p> <p>01:03:21 Play the music</p> no01:04:0926Inspections, Papal Conclaves and House Teeth w/ Inspector DC Pattonfull<![CDATA[EP:45 It's Winter get rid of ICE and, the Past and Present of Cedar Riverside.]]>On this episode of This Must Be The Place, we dig into the past and present of Cedar-Riverside—a neighborhood shaped by immigrants, resistance, culture, and constant outside pressure.

We talk about how Cedar-Riverside evolved from an immigrant gateway, to a counterculture stronghold, and into the community it is today. We break down the architecture, the people, and the real stories behind the skyline. Stories that are too often misunderstood, misrepresented, or ignored.

We also stop everything to address the horrific murder committed by ICE just miles from where we film and record. A woman, a U.S. citizen, who was clearly trying to leave the scene—not fight—was killed.

This was not an accident. This was not an abstraction. It happened here, in our city, and it demands to be named and confronted.

Silence isn’t neutral. We stand with our neighbors, full stop.

Plus: BoomTimes, history, and the kind of uncomfortable local context that actually matters.

Questions or comments?

Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

00:00 Intro Fvck ICE

01:37 Andrew’s Intro

05:31 Neighborhood watch cedar Riverside

11:59 Riverside Plaza

14:25 Brutalist Architecture and Urban Redevelopment

16:00 Cedar Riverside Counterculture Culture

27:00 Inside the Mcknight Building

33:50 Somali’s as our neighbors

35:12 Chef Casey cooks.  Fvck ICE

37:22 Mary Tyler Moore tie in

40:30 history of Somali Refugee to MN

44:54 Still a counter culture and artist mecca

46:15 Tripple Rock RIP

47:23 BooMtImes Stranger Things

52:10 RIP Dick Enrico (2nd wind)

53:20 Adam Palley

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep45-its-winter-get-rid-of-ice-and-the-past-and-present-of-cedar-riverside/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/f5b91a88-2284-3825-9914-6a145b5b3ea8Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:37:25 GMT<p>On this episode of This Must Be The Place, we dig into the past and present of Cedar-Riverside—a neighborhood shaped by immigrants, resistance, culture, and constant outside pressure.</p> <p>We talk about how Cedar-Riverside evolved from an immigrant gateway, to a counterculture stronghold, and into the community it is today. We break down the architecture, the people, and the real stories behind the skyline. Stories that are too often misunderstood, misrepresented, or ignored.</p> <p>We also stop everything to address the horrific murder committed by ICE just miles from where we film and record. A woman, a U.S. citizen, who was clearly trying to leave the scene—not fight—was killed.</p> <p>This was not an accident. This was not an abstraction. It happened here, in our city, and it demands to be named and confronted.</p> <p>Silence isn’t neutral. We stand with our neighbors, full stop.</p> <p>Plus: BoomTimes, history, and the kind of uncomfortable local context that actually matters.</p> <p>Questions or comments?</p> <p>Reach us at:📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p>00:00 Intro Fvck ICE</p> <p>01:37 Andrew’s Intro</p> <p>05:31 Neighborhood watch cedar Riverside</p> <p>11:59 Riverside Plaza</p> <p>14:25 Brutalist Architecture and Urban Redevelopment</p> <p>16:00 Cedar Riverside Counterculture Culture</p> <p>27:00 Inside the Mcknight Building</p> <p>33:50 Somali’s as our neighbors</p> <p>35:12 Chef Casey cooks.  Fvck ICE</p> <p>37:22 Mary Tyler Moore tie in</p> <p>40:30 history of Somali Refugee to MN</p> <p>44:54 Still a counter culture and artist mecca</p> <p>46:15 Tripple Rock RIP</p> <p>47:23 BooMtImes Stranger Things</p> <p>52:10 RIP Dick Enrico (2nd wind)</p> <p>53:20 Adam Palley</p> no00:56:1544EP:45 It's Winter get rid of ICE and, the Past and Present of Cedar Riverside.full<![CDATA[EP 29 Love Letters to Sandwiches & Windom]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. 

 

On This Episode we read a mailbag letter and explore the Windom neighborhood in Minneapolis and briefly touch on "Love Letters" and wether we love them or not.  We also talk Sandwiches and make plans to have a definitive "sandwich off" for all the local favored spots!  Plus BoomTimes, Zipper Merges and Rule by old folks.

 

00:00 Intro

00:47 Welcome

03:49 Ageism?

08:15 Reading PA

10:26 Listener Email

12:21  Neighborhood Watch - Windom

13:30 Windom Geography

14:41 St. Paul Bagelry

16:00 Why Windom? Stats and Feels

17:30 Architecture and History

18:45 History - Richfield?

19:52 Henry Bachman

22:45 More Stats about Home Sale and Prices - Windom

27:57 William Windom

28:48 Dan Patch Railroad

29:20 2 truths and a lie - William Windom

31:45 Attractions, Shops and Places to Eat.

33:29 S. Lyndale Liquors - SANDWHICES

40:27 Real Estate Question - Love Letters?

45:30 BooMTiMeS

47:45 MallRat

49:21 Matty Matheson (cookie somethin)

50:30 Handmaid’s Tale Finale

54:10 Citizen Dick

54:22 Zipper Merge

56:20 Outro

 

Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-29-love-letters-to-sandwiches-windom/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/b25baac1-1333-3381-89a2-ab136a584531Wed, 28 May 2025 22:41:16 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. </p> <p> </p> <p>On This Episode we read a mailbag letter and explore the Windom neighborhood in Minneapolis and briefly touch on "Love Letters" and wether we love them or not.  We also talk Sandwiches and make plans to have a definitive "sandwich off" for all the local favored spots!  Plus BoomTimes, Zipper Merges and Rule by old folks.</p> <p> </p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:47 Welcome</p> <p>03:49 Ageism?</p> <p>08:15 Reading PA</p> <p>10:26 Listener Email</p> <p>12:21  Neighborhood Watch - Windom</p> <p>13:30 Windom Geography</p> <p>14:41 St. Paul Bagelry</p> <p>16:00 Why Windom? Stats and Feels</p> <p>17:30 Architecture and History</p> <p>18:45 History - Richfield?</p> <p>19:52 Henry Bachman</p> <p>22:45 More Stats about Home Sale and Prices - Windom</p> <p>27:57 William Windom</p> <p>28:48 Dan Patch Railroad</p> <p>29:20 2 truths and a lie - William Windom</p> <p>31:45 Attractions, Shops and Places to Eat.</p> <p>33:29 S. Lyndale Liquors - SANDWHICES</p> <p>40:27 Real Estate Question - Love Letters?</p> <p>45:30 BooMTiMeS</p> <p>47:45 MallRat</p> <p>49:21 Matty Matheson (cookie somethin)</p> <p>50:30 Handmaid’s Tale Finale</p> <p>54:10 Citizen Dick</p> <p>54:22 Zipper Merge</p> <p>56:20 Outro</p> <p> </p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no00:57:0729EP 29 Love Letters to Sandwiches & Windomfull<![CDATA[Ep :10 Cathedral Hill, Radon Man and Nina (lady of the night) Jewish Xmas and Holiday BooMTiMeS]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the Twin Cities real estate market and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine.

We bring you the Properties, Places and People that make the Twin Cities the greatest cities in the world!

On this episode we explore Cathedral Hill, talk the history of Nina, St. Paul's richest woman of the underworld and take a walk down Maiden Lane. We also explore what Radon is and how to mitigate it in properties you own or one's you're considering purchasing as well as have a holiday edition of BooMTiMeS where we talk Xmas movies, best Chinese Spots for a Jewish Xmas eve and some fun holiday themed things to do around town this week in the lead up to Christmakwanzakah!

Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-10-cathedral-hill-radon-man-and-nina-lady-of-the-night-jewish-xmas-and-holiday-boomtimes/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/f2faca3f-1aed-3637-8c57-fb0c2bbea8daThu, 19 Dec 2024 00:52:41 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the Twin Cities real estate market and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine.</p> <p>We bring you the Properties, Places and People that make the Twin Cities the greatest cities in the world!</p> <p>On this episode we explore Cathedral Hill, talk the history of Nina, St. Paul's richest woman of the underworld and take a walk down Maiden Lane. We also explore what Radon is and how to mitigate it in properties you own or one's you're considering purchasing as well as have a holiday edition of BooMTiMeS where we talk Xmas movies, best Chinese Spots for a Jewish Xmas eve and some fun holiday themed things to do around town this week in the lead up to Christmakwanzakah!</p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no01:01:4610Ep :10 Cathedral Hill, Radon Man and Nina (lady of the night) Jewish Xmas and Holiday BooMTiMeSfull<![CDATA[Ep 19: MN Accents? Merriam Park and Trends we love (and hate)]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special.

On this Episode we talk St. Paul's Merriam Park neighborhood, Mn Accents and we explore some trends in flooring and design that we love and ones that we hate! We also talk a little BooMTiMeS and sectional High school MN basketball.

Questions or comments? Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

00:00 Preview

01:15 Intro

05:08 Neighborhood Watch

05:20 What's in an Accent

09:35 Merriam Park

16:20 Shops and Restaurants

19:00 Choo Choo Bobs (RIP)

20:23 The Dapper Wolf

25:00 Gus Gus

26:40 Trends we love and hate. (LVP and more)

46:30 BooMTiMeS (the Prince Doc that never was)

50:18 MIA (Minneapolis Institute of Art)

53:22 Sectional HS Basketball time!

58:32 We Out.

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-19-mn-accents-merriam-park-and-trends-we-love-and-hate/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/cb7a802c-d1e6-3fce-8d14-59ef99b338a0Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:24:28 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special.</p> <p>On this Episode we talk St. Paul's Merriam Park neighborhood, Mn Accents and we explore some trends in flooring and design that we love and ones that we hate! We also talk a little BooMTiMeS and sectional High school MN basketball.</p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com </a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p>00:00 Preview</p> <p>01:15 Intro</p> <p>05:08 Neighborhood Watch</p> <p>05:20 What's in an Accent</p> <p>09:35 Merriam Park</p> <p>16:20 Shops and Restaurants</p> <p>19:00 Choo Choo Bobs (RIP)</p> <p>20:23 The Dapper Wolf</p> <p>25:00 Gus Gus</p> <p>26:40 Trends we love and hate. (LVP and more)</p> <p>46:30 BooMTiMeS (the Prince Doc that never was)</p> <p>50:18 MIA (Minneapolis Institute of Art)</p> <p>53:22 Sectional HS Basketball time!</p> <p>58:32 We Out.</p> no00:59:2019Ep 19: MN Accents? Merriam Park and Trends we love (and hate)full<![CDATA[Ep: 18 Minnehaha Falls, The Year 3000, The Lost Austin Hollins interview & Twin Cities Sandwiches]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special.

On this Episode we take an in depth look at Minnehaha Falls, the history and the current vibes.  We lament the lost interview of former Gopher Star, Pro Basketball Player and Friend of the Pod, Austin Hollins.  We explore what Twin Cities housing will look like in the YEAR 3000 and discuss if twin cities sandwich places are legit.

Questions or comments? Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-18-minnehaha-falls-the-year-3000-the-lost-austin-hollins-interview-twin-cities-sandwiches/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/02b6340f-66e9-3c71-998a-441fe26d0e05Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:16:12 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special.</p> <p>On this Episode we take an in depth look at Minnehaha Falls, the history and the current vibes.  We lament the lost interview of former Gopher Star, Pro Basketball Player and Friend of the Pod, Austin Hollins.  We explore what Twin Cities housing will look like in the YEAR 3000 and discuss if twin cities sandwich places are legit.</p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no00:41:3618Ep: 18 Minnehaha Falls, The Year 3000, The Lost Austin Hollins interview & Twin Cities Sandwichesfull<![CDATA[Ep 48. The great Ai debate and the banning of one minute tours.]]>This week we talk all things Ai in Real Estate and beyond. We double ban the one minute tours guy and unveil a new segment called Pubes, plus Boomtimes and more

00:00 INtro

01:30 Abortion house

04:06 One Minute Floors

04:35 John O’Sullivan Banned, Again.

09:30 Shrimp on the Barby

10:00 The Great Ai debate

18:00 We can tell it was written by Ai

20:25 Does Society Care?

24:00 the people in charge of Ai are scumbags

25:15 Neighborhood watch Ai Style

27:20 The loop 29:15 Ai is Groundhog Day

30:15 The Prompt Gaslighting

35:00 Ai is the manifestation of Tech Bros personality

37:25 Possibly Useful Bulletins Effecting Society

40:00 Boomtimes Questions or comments?

Reach us at:📧

Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-48-the-great-ai-debate-and-the-banning-of-one-minute-tours/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/4c996a6a-660f-35a3-93fd-2f03cc415cbbSat, 21 Feb 2026 03:30:11 GMT<p>This week we talk all things Ai in Real Estate and beyond. We double ban the one minute tours guy and unveil a new segment called Pubes, plus Boomtimes and more</p> <p>00:00 INtro</p> <p>01:30 Abortion house</p> <p>04:06 One Minute Floors</p> <p>04:35 John O’Sullivan Banned, Again.</p> <p>09:30 Shrimp on the Barby</p> <p>10:00 The Great Ai debate</p> <p>18:00 We can tell it was written by Ai</p> <p>20:25 Does Society Care?</p> <p>24:00 the people in charge of Ai are scumbags</p> <p>25:15 Neighborhood watch Ai Style</p> <p>27:20 The loop 29:15 Ai is Groundhog Day</p> <p>30:15 The Prompt Gaslighting</p> <p>35:00 Ai is the manifestation of Tech Bros personality</p> <p>37:25 Possibly Useful Bulletins Effecting Society</p> <p>40:00 Boomtimes Questions or comments?</p> <p>Reach us at:📧</p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com%F0%9F%93%9E" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p><a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com%F0%9F%93%9E" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">📞 </a>Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no00:51:4847Ep 48. The great Ai debate and the banning of one minute tours.full<![CDATA[Rick and Morty Do The MOA]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the real estate market, the art of buying and selling a home, and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine.

In this episode, we dive into the details of pricing a home before it hits the market, explore the rich history and hidden gems of Minneapolis’s Seward neighborhood, and welcome a special guest: St. Paul native and the musical genius behind Rick and Morty, Ryan Elder!

Whether you're a home buyer, a seller, or just a Twin Cities enthusiast, tune in for insights and laughs you won’t find anywhere else.

Questions or comments? Reach us at: 📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/rick-and-morty-do-the-moa/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/30114bc1-ef55-3c6a-8451-f9619bf24a74Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:49:51 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the real estate market, the art of buying and selling a home, and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine.</p> <p>In this episode, we dive into the details of pricing a home before it hits the market, explore the rich history and hidden gems of Minneapolis’s Seward neighborhood, and welcome a special guest: St. Paul native and the musical genius behind Rick and Morty, Ryan Elder!</p> <p>Whether you're a home buyer, a seller, or just a Twin Cities enthusiast, tune in for insights and laughs you won’t find anywhere else.</p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at: 📧 Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a> 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no01:25:566Rick and Morty Do The MOAfull<![CDATA[I'm not a rapper but I'm white. NE MPLS]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. 

 

On this week's episode we talk to extreme bowler, super mom, Djibouti transplant, realtor and MPLS taste maker, Stephenie Rosener @stephanie.rosener on IG about NE Minneapolis.  Which of the 13 neighborhoods are the ones to live in and which are the ones to visit!   Plus BooMTiMeS and art crawls. 

Questions or comments? Reach us at: 📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

 

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/im-not-a-rapper-but-im-white-ne-mpls/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/010a76dc-9494-316a-8aef-387ac965439eThu, 24 Apr 2025 19:58:33 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. </p> <p> </p> <p>On this week's episode we talk to extreme bowler, super mom, Djibouti transplant, realtor and MPLS taste maker, Stephenie Rosener @stephanie.rosener on IG about NE Minneapolis.  Which of the 13 neighborhoods are the ones to live in and which are the ones to visit!   Plus BooMTiMeS and art crawls. </p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at: 📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p> </p> no00:59:2324I'm not a rapper but I'm white. NE MPLSfull<![CDATA[Ep: 13. Oprah loves LoveJoy's Bloody Marys, Bryn Mawr, Dad Jokes and some BooMTimes]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special.

On this Episode we talk Minneapolis's Bryn Mawr neighborhood, Basset Creek - The Lost creek of Minneapolis, Theodore Wirth Park and welcome Charles LoveJoy owner and inventor of the best damn Bloody Mary Mix to ever be created, 'LoveJoy's Bloody Mary Mix". One of Oprah's Favorite things of 2024! 

https://lovejoysbrand.com

Questions or comments? Reach us at:

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]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep13-lovejoys-bloody-marys-bryn-mawr-dad-jokes-and-more/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/5cdbe99f-465d-3905-a463-5fe8e86c3bdeThu, 09 Jan 2025 03:12:05 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special.</p> <p>On this Episode we talk Minneapolis's Bryn Mawr neighborhood, Basset Creek - The Lost creek of Minneapolis, Theodore Wirth Park and welcome Charles LoveJoy owner and inventor of the best damn Bloody Mary Mix to ever be created, 'LoveJoy's Bloody Mary Mix". One of Oprah's Favorite things of 2024! </p> <p><a href="https://lovejoysbrand.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://lovejoysbrand.com</a></p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p> </p> no01:09:2413Ep: 13. Oprah loves LoveJoy's Bloody Marys, Bryn Mawr, Dad Jokes and some BooMTimesfull<![CDATA[Ep: 47 Raspberry Buble' and the flying houses of Ericsson]]>This week we dive into Ericsson, including the neighborhood’s strange history of literally exploding houses thanks to the water table (not really).

We break down the best food and drink spots in the hood, give a clear picture of what to expect heading into the spring market, and talk through what actually matters if you’re thinking about buying or selling.

Also: Papa John’s was an okay job to have… but still trash pizza.

Andrew unveils a few client amendments he’d like the entire world to sign, and we wrap things up with BoomTimes, hair bands, and small-town Pennsylvania wrestling stories that somehow make perfect sense in context.

Questions or comments?

Reach us at: Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

00:00 Intro

00:50 Casey does the Andrew thing

06:10 Hairbands and Reading

08:25 Neighborhood Watch (Dinky town) and Ericsson

19:40 The Villages of Minneapolis

28:00 Lake Hiawatha is kind of gross?

31:30 The Flying houses of Ericsson

34:30 Stats of Housing in Ericsson

37:30 Spring Market and ICE is still here

40:30 Higher living wages, not lower interest rates

49:40 Andrew’s Amendments

58:00 BoomTimes

01:02:54 End

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-47-raspberry-buble-and-the-flying-houses-of-ericsson/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/d128be76-fa68-35a3-a444-7b7896fa8e20Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:05:49 GMT<p>This week we dive into Ericsson, including the neighborhood’s strange history of literally exploding houses thanks to the water table (not really).</p> <p>We break down the best food and drink spots in the hood, give a clear picture of what to expect heading into the spring market, and talk through what actually matters if you’re thinking about buying or selling.</p> <p>Also: Papa John’s was an okay job to have… but still trash pizza.</p> <p>Andrew unveils a few client amendments he’d like the entire world to sign, and we wrap things up with BoomTimes, hair bands, and small-town Pennsylvania wrestling stories that somehow make perfect sense in context.</p> <p>Questions or comments?</p> <p>Reach us at: Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com </a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:50 Casey does the Andrew thing</p> <p>06:10 Hairbands and Reading</p> <p>08:25 Neighborhood Watch (Dinky town) and Ericsson</p> <p>19:40 The Villages of Minneapolis</p> <p>28:00 Lake Hiawatha is kind of gross?</p> <p>31:30 The Flying houses of Ericsson</p> <p>34:30 Stats of Housing in Ericsson</p> <p>37:30 Spring Market and ICE is still here</p> <p>40:30 Higher living wages, not lower interest rates</p> <p>49:40 Andrew’s Amendments</p> <p>58:00 BoomTimes</p> <p>01:02:54 End</p> no01:03:4046Ep: 47 Raspberry Buble' and the flying houses of Ericssonfull<![CDATA[Ep 41: A litany of Fv$k Ups. History of Rondo and I-94]]>This week we dive deep into the history of Saint Paul’s legendary Rondo neighborhood — once the heart of the city’s Black community, full of thriving businesses, churches, and culture — and how the construction of I-94 tore through it, displacing hundreds of families and reshaping Saint Paul forever.

We talk legacy, loss, and what it means for how we build (and rebuild) our cities today. Plus, another installment of This Week in Minnesota History, and of course BooMTiMeS as we keep it coming from the land of 10000 lakes.

Tune in, learn something new, and see your city with fresh eyes.

 

https://rcodemn.org/

https://www.tpt.org/interstate-94-a-history-and-its-impact/video/tpt-co-productions-interstate-94-history-and-its-impact/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyixQ8l0_18

 

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00:00 Intro (CASEY Messes up sound again until 13min)

01:00 Andrew’s Welcome

06:30 Math is hard

09:30 Neighborhood Watch - Rondo

10:20 Neighborhood watch is a feel

13:15 The sound finally is fixed

13:30 A litany of fuck ups (the story of Rondo)

15:05 History of Rondo

16:50 Great Quote about Rondo

17:30 Minnesotas Black WallStreet (I-94)

25:16 George Herold

28:05 Rondo public resources and archives

30:50 Reconnecting Rondo - ReThinking I-94

34:00 Possible unintended consequences

36:22 KTCA Documentary on Rondo

38:00 Rondo Days

40:02 This Week In Minnesota History

40:25 Winona Ryder, Volsted Act, Calvin Griffith

46:10 Jon Grunseth

49:02 BooMTiMeS

54:44 Play the music

 

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-41-a-litany-of-fvk-ups-history-of-rondo-and-i-94/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/4b521938-a988-3588-b27b-c743fdf3605aSun, 02 Nov 2025 03:01:31 GMT<p>This week we dive deep into the history of Saint Paul’s legendary Rondo neighborhood — once the heart of the city’s Black community, full of thriving businesses, churches, and culture — and how the construction of I-94 tore through it, displacing hundreds of families and reshaping Saint Paul forever.</p> <p>We talk legacy, loss, and what it means for how we build (and rebuild) our cities today. Plus, another installment of This Week in Minnesota History, and of course BooMTiMeS as we keep it coming from the land of 10000 lakes.</p> <p>Tune in, learn something new, and see your city with fresh eyes.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://rcodemn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://rcodemn.org/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.tpt.org/interstate-94-a-history-and-its-impact/video/tpt-co-productions-interstate-94-history-and-its-impact/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tpt.org/interstate-94-a-history-and-its-impact/video/tpt-co-productions-interstate-94-history-and-its-impact/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyixQ8l0_18" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyixQ8l0_18</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p>00:00 Intro (CASEY Messes up sound again until 13min)</p> <p>01:00 Andrew’s Welcome</p> <p>06:30 Math is hard</p> <p>09:30 Neighborhood Watch - Rondo</p> <p>10:20 Neighborhood watch is a feel</p> <p>13:15 The sound finally is fixed</p> <p>13:30 A litany of fuck ups (the story of Rondo)</p> <p>15:05 History of Rondo</p> <p>16:50 Great Quote about Rondo</p> <p>17:30 Minnesotas Black WallStreet (I-94)</p> <p>25:16 George Herold</p> <p>28:05 Rondo public resources and archives</p> <p>30:50 Reconnecting Rondo - ReThinking I-94</p> <p>34:00 Possible unintended consequences</p> <p>36:22 KTCA Documentary on Rondo</p> <p>38:00 Rondo Days</p> <p>40:02 This Week In Minnesota History</p> <p>40:25 Winona Ryder, Volsted Act, Calvin Griffith</p> <p>46:10 Jon Grunseth</p> <p>49:02 BooMTiMeS</p> <p>54:44 Play the music</p> <p> </p> no00:55:3042Ep 41: A litany of Fv$k Ups. History of Rondo and I-94full<![CDATA[Ep: 35 Friends of the Pod, Lex-Ham neighborhood and Summit Ave Regional Trail]]>This week we dive into a true Minnesota classic: tater tot hotdish 🥘✨. We’re calling on YOU to send us your best recipes—because we’re cooking them up, taste-testing, and rating them live on the pod!

Plus: 🚲 The latest on Saint Paul’s Summit Ave regional trail bike lane project

🏡 Spotlight on the Lexington-Hamline neighborhood

🙌 Shoutouts galore to our friends of the pod

 

Hit play, join the conversation, and don’t forget to drop your hotdish recipe in the comments!

Questions or comments?

Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

 

00:00 Welcome

00:40 Intro

02:30 Tater tot hotdish – an exploration

08:20 Listener hotdish recipe submissions

09:20 Shoutout Lynette

10:00 The People’s Realtors

13:10 Restaurant etiquette

16:37 Andrew is not going camping

20:45 Neighborhood Watch – Lex Ham

23:20 Romantic community feel

24:00 Old houses

26:24 Lex-Ham stats

28:30 Macalester College – Diversity vs. Internationalism

32:00 Local housing supply vs. National trends

33:20 Mario Kart as life

34:14 SART Summit Ave Regional Trail

41:00 Saint Paul is amazing (and backwards)

47:11 Until next week

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-35-friends-of-the-pod-lex-ham-neighborhood-and-summit-ave-regional-trail/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/8ab74cab-add5-3654-88b5-8d657747a805Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:47:43 GMT<p>This week we dive into a true Minnesota classic: tater tot hotdish 🥘✨. We’re calling on YOU to send us your best recipes—because we’re cooking them up, taste-testing, and rating them live on the pod!</p> <p>Plus: 🚲 The latest on Saint Paul’s Summit Ave regional trail bike lane project</p> <p>🏡 Spotlight on the Lexington-Hamline neighborhood</p> <p>🙌 Shoutouts galore to our friends of the pod</p> <p> </p> <p>Hit play, join the conversation, and don’t forget to drop your hotdish recipe in the comments!</p> <p>Questions or comments?</p> <p>Reach us at:📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p> </p> <p>00:00 Welcome</p> <p>00:40 Intro</p> <p>02:30 Tater tot hotdish – an exploration</p> <p>08:20 Listener hotdish recipe submissions</p> <p>09:20 Shoutout Lynette</p> <p>10:00 The People’s Realtors</p> <p>13:10 Restaurant etiquette</p> <p>16:37 Andrew is not going camping</p> <p>20:45 Neighborhood Watch – Lex Ham</p> <p>23:20 Romantic community feel</p> <p>24:00 Old houses</p> <p>26:24 Lex-Ham stats</p> <p>28:30 Macalester College – Diversity vs. Internationalism</p> <p>32:00 Local housing supply vs. National trends</p> <p>33:20 Mario Kart as life</p> <p>34:14 SART Summit Ave Regional Trail</p> <p>41:00 Saint Paul is amazing (and backwards)</p> <p>47:11 Until next week</p> no00:48:1336Ep: 35 Friends of the Pod, Lex-Ham neighborhood and Summit Ave Regional Trailfull<![CDATA[Summit Hill Knows No Chill | Relocation? Yes Please.]]>Welcome to This Must Be The Place, the Twin Cities podcast hosted by top Minneapolis–Saint Paul Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden. We spotlight the people, neighborhoods, and real estate that make the Twin Cities a great place to live.

🎙 In this episode: We explore Summit Hill, one of Saint Paul's most iconic neighborhoods, known for its historic architecture, tree-lined streets, and walkable charm. Whether you're into classic homes, local shopping, or the city's rich cultural history, Summit Hill offers something for everyone.

🏡 We also share why we've focused our real estate careers on relocation to the Twin Cities — and how helping people find community, whether they're moving from out of state or just across town, is what drives us.

🚨 Plus: – Casey laces up his running shoes

🏃‍♂️ – We talk YouTube sensation Simgee and the wild world of Boomtimes

🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes about Twin Cities real estate, lifestyle, neighborhoods, and the people who call Minnesota home.

#TwinCities #SaintPaulRealEstate #SummitHill #MinneapolisPodcast #RelocationSpecialists #HistoricHomes #MinnesotaLife #RealtorPodcast

 

Questions or comments?

Reach us at: 📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/summit-hill-knows-no-chill-relocation-yes-please/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/ab2f2feb-8548-365f-ac3d-58f64d7af1c2Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:09:36 GMT<p>Welcome to This Must Be The Place, the Twin Cities podcast hosted by top Minneapolis–Saint Paul Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden. We spotlight the people, neighborhoods, and real estate that make the Twin Cities a great place to live.</p> <p>🎙 In this episode: We explore Summit Hill, one of Saint Paul's most iconic neighborhoods, known for its historic architecture, tree-lined streets, and walkable charm. Whether you're into classic homes, local shopping, or the city's rich cultural history, Summit Hill offers something for everyone.</p> <p>🏡 We also share why we've focused our real estate careers on relocation to the Twin Cities — and how helping people find community, whether they're moving from out of state or just across town, is what drives us.</p> <p>🚨 Plus: – Casey laces up his running shoes</p> <p>🏃‍♂️ – We talk YouTube sensation Simgee and the wild world of Boomtimes</p> <p>🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes about Twin Cities real estate, lifestyle, neighborhoods, and the people who call Minnesota home.</p> <p>#TwinCities #SaintPaulRealEstate #SummitHill #MinneapolisPodcast #RelocationSpecialists #HistoricHomes #MinnesotaLife #RealtorPodcast</p> <p> </p> <p>Questions or comments?</p> <p>Reach us at: 📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no00:57:0230Summit Hill Knows No Chill | Relocation? Yes Please.full<![CDATA[TMBTP Ep 8: Somali Burritos, Open Houses, Nicollet Island, St. Anthony Main & more]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the Twin Cities real estate market and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine. 

We bring you practical, expert advice for buying and selling your home along with a lot of MSP culture and fun!

In this episode we talk about the value of Open houses for buyers and sellers.  We highlight the history of Nicollet Island, talk the shops and vibes of St. Anthony Main and shoot the breeze about Yacht Rock and fake Hall and Oates movies. 

We also talk to civic leader and Generation Hope Mn founder Abdirahman Warsame about his work in the community to battle addiction and the challenges of dealing with the hidden traumas that arise from recent Somali history.  We also talk Somali Burritos!

Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/this-must-be-the-place-ep-8-somali-burritos-open-houses-nicollet-island-st-anthony-main-more/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/71420f95-7274-340e-a92c-2159c499c545Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:58:49 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about the Twin Cities real estate market and the unique neighborhoods and stories that make Minneapolis and Saint Paul shine. </p> <p>We bring you practical, expert advice for buying and selling your home along with a lot of MSP culture and fun!</p> <p>In this episode we talk about the value of Open houses for buyers and sellers.  We highlight the history of Nicollet Island, talk the shops and vibes of St. Anthony Main and shoot the breeze about Yacht Rock and fake Hall and Oates movies. </p> <p>We also talk to civic leader and Generation Hope Mn founder Abdirahman Warsame about his work in the community to battle addiction and the challenges of dealing with the hidden traumas that arise from recent Somali history.  We also talk Somali Burritos!</p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no01:17:378TMBTP Ep 8: Somali Burritos, Open Houses, Nicollet Island, St. Anthony Main & morefull<![CDATA[Ep:28 Unedited interview with "Trouble Boys" author, Bob Mehr. The Replacements & Lowry East]]>Hosted by top Twin Cities Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is your go-to podcast about the people, places, and properties that make the Twin Cities unique.

This week, we’re joined by Bob Mehr, acclaimed author of Trouble Boys—a definitive biography of Minneapolis legends, The Replacements. Hailed as one of the 100 greatest music books ever written, Trouble Boys dives deep into the band’s roots in South Minneapolis' Lowry East neighborhood. We explore their story and the neighborhood’s transformation in this episode.

Next week, we’re heading to the Windom neighborhood—stay tuned!

Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep28-unedited-interview-with-trouble-boys-author-bob-mehr-the-replacements-lowry-east/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/812d9695-64df-369c-a076-74786e8490cfThu, 22 May 2025 17:24:28 GMT<p>Hosted by top Twin Cities Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is your go-to podcast about the people, places, and properties that make the Twin Cities unique.</p> <p>This week, we’re joined by Bob Mehr, acclaimed author of Trouble Boys—a definitive biography of Minneapolis legends, The Replacements. Hailed as one of the 100 greatest music books ever written, Trouble Boys dives deep into the band’s roots in South Minneapolis' Lowry East neighborhood. We explore their story and the neighborhood’s transformation in this episode.</p> <p>Next week, we’re heading to the Windom neighborhood—stay tuned!</p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no01:09:3128Ep:28 Unedited interview with "Trouble Boys" author, Bob Mehr. The Replacements & Lowry Eastfull<![CDATA[EP: 49 Lynnhurst, Quartz is out, Professor Pee Pee and Jack Harlow's hilarious nicknames]]>This week on This Must Be The Place, we take a deep dive into one of Minneapolis’s most desirable neighborhoods, ranked #3 by Niche. We get into the history, the housing stock, the restaurants, and the overall feel that makes this area such an aspirational place to live in the Twin Cities.

From architecture to everyday livability, we break down what actually makes a neighborhood “worth it” and why people are willing to compete to be there.

 

We also shift gears into a conversation around quartz countertops and the growing concerns tied to silica exposure. With bans emerging in parts of the world, we unpack what’s happening, why it matters, and what it could mean for homeowners, buyers, and the future of kitchen design.

 

Plus: This Week in Minnesota History BoomTimes (with some all-time nicknames for Jack Harlow… Earl Dress Shirt, Tyler the Developer, and more) And the usual drift into whatever else feels worth talking about.

 

Neighborhoods, communities, culture, and a few tangents along the way.

 

Questions or comments? Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

 

00:00 Intro

00:54 Roll the music

01:22 When Doves Fry

03:00 MSP airport plays Loon sounds

04:44 Spanish Food has no flavor

08:22 Neighborhood Watch Lynnhurst

09:10 Bounds and Borders

11:15 Niche ranked #3 demographics and make-up

14:20 less white than Stillwater

15:20 Neighborhood Feel

16:30 Lynnhurst History and Architecture

18:20 The War of Richfield

19:45 Arts and Crafts as a reaction to Victorian

22:00 Neighborhoods have always evolved

24:30 TLDR

24:55 Lynnhurst Nature and Restaurants

28:30 Lynnjacent Living

30:35 CALL OR EMAIL US! You will get on the pod

31:30 612.234.1889 or thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

32:15 The rise and fall of Quatrz Counters

35:00 Silica and Lung Damage links

39:40 Mitigation?

41:30 This Week In MN History

47:45 Macalester Professor Pee Pee

49:00 BooMTiMeS

50:56 Jack Harlow new album and amazing internet Nick Names

56:30 Send Help

57:34 Gorillaz

58:59 Roll the music

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-49-lynnhurst-quartz-is-out-professor-pee-pee-and-jack-harlows-hilarious-nicknames/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/bf1cffc6-6142-3f47-875e-35701d91d801Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:24:15 GMT<p>This week on This Must Be The Place, we take a deep dive into one of Minneapolis’s most desirable neighborhoods, ranked #3 by Niche. We get into the history, the housing stock, the restaurants, and the overall feel that makes this area such an aspirational place to live in the Twin Cities.</p> <p>From architecture to everyday livability, we break down what actually makes a neighborhood “worth it” and why people are willing to compete to be there.</p> <p> </p> <p>We also shift gears into a conversation around quartz countertops and the growing concerns tied to silica exposure. With bans emerging in parts of the world, we unpack what’s happening, why it matters, and what it could mean for homeowners, buyers, and the future of kitchen design.</p> <p> </p> <p>Plus: This Week in Minnesota History BoomTimes (with some all-time nicknames for Jack Harlow… Earl Dress Shirt, Tyler the Developer, and more) And the usual drift into whatever else feels worth talking about.</p> <p> </p> <p>Neighborhoods, communities, culture, and a few tangents along the way.</p> <p> </p> <p>Questions or comments? Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> <p> </p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:54 Roll the music</p> <p>01:22 When Doves Fry</p> <p>03:00 MSP airport plays Loon sounds</p> <p>04:44 Spanish Food has no flavor</p> <p>08:22 Neighborhood Watch Lynnhurst</p> <p>09:10 Bounds and Borders</p> <p>11:15 Niche ranked #3 demographics and make-up</p> <p>14:20 less white than Stillwater</p> <p>15:20 Neighborhood Feel</p> <p>16:30 Lynnhurst History and Architecture</p> <p>18:20 The War of Richfield</p> <p>19:45 Arts and Crafts as a reaction to Victorian</p> <p>22:00 Neighborhoods have always evolved</p> <p>24:30 TLDR</p> <p>24:55 Lynnhurst Nature and Restaurants</p> <p>28:30 Lynnjacent Living</p> <p>30:35 CALL OR EMAIL US! You will get on the pod</p> <p>31:30 612.234.1889 or <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com </a></p> <p>32:15 The rise and fall of Quatrz Counters</p> <p>35:00 Silica and Lung Damage links</p> <p>39:40 Mitigation?</p> <p>41:30 This Week In MN History</p> <p>47:45 Macalester Professor Pee Pee</p> <p>49:00 BooMTiMeS</p> <p>50:56 Jack Harlow new album and amazing internet Nick Names</p> <p>56:30 Send Help</p> <p>57:34 Gorillaz</p> <p>58:59 Roll the music</p> no00:59:4548EP: 49 Lynnhurst, Quartz is out, Professor Pee Pee and Jack Harlow's hilarious nicknamesfull<![CDATA[Ep 21: West Side Saint Paul, Interest Rates & Affordability]]>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. 

On this episode we talk Saint Paul's West Side, the history, houses and of course Food all while taking in the views from over the high bridge.  We also talk interest rates and affordability, plus get into some BooMTiMeS with state basketball playoffs, new TV shows and shout out local music legends. 

 

Questions or comments?

Reach us at:

📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com

📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

]]>https://thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/e/ep-21-west-side-saint-paul-interest-rate-affordability/thismustbetheplacepod.podbean.com/4a0ea780-97de-3d7d-b597-fcebdbc97d44Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:11:21 GMT<p>Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. </p> <p>On this episode we talk Saint Paul's West Side, the history, houses and of course Food all while taking in the views from over the high bridge.  We also talk interest rates and affordability, plus get into some BooMTiMeS with state basketball playoffs, new TV shows and shout out local music legends. </p> <p> </p> <p>Questions or comments?</p> <p>Reach us at:</p> <p>📧 Email: <a href="mailto:thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com</a></p> <p>📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889</p> no01:00:2621Ep 21: West Side Saint Paul, Interest Rates & Affordabilityfull