Flashback Twin Cities

Gary Lumpkin was a host and correspondent for KSTP's the good company show in the 80's. Find out what he's been up to since then right now! June 22, 2013

Pat Miles served in broadcasting from 1978 to 2001. In that time she has reported anchored at WCCO and KARE and produced films covering major news events. She has received numerous awards for her outstanding work in journalism such as the National Television Academy’s Silver Circle Award and induction into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Today, we'll talk about what she's doing now and what she thinks of her time reporting the news. June 15, 2013

Jason Davis has been broadcasting for 40 years. In that time he has traveled all over the world reporting on serious global issues. For his work he’s received all sorts of awards and honors, such as the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ prestigious Silver Circle award, multiple regional Emmys and induction into Minnesota’s Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Tune in as we pick his brain. June 8, 2013

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

Johnny Canton was a talented radio personality who dazzled the twin cities for decades. In 1978, he started the advertising and production firm Canton Communications. He made appearances in many small roles including playing a ticket agent in the movie "Airport." As well as appearing in the movie "Mad Dogs and Englishmen." Listen in as we talk about all of his great stories about the entertainment industry. 05-18-2013

In this episode we talk to Joan Steffand who has been anchor for KBJR, KARE, Host of “Decorating Cents,” and presently Co-host of “Get Real,” on FM-107.1. Joan is also the subject of a documentary called "I do?" Tune in as we talk about her experience in the industry and her current projects.

Today we talk to Debbie Ely and Robb Leer. Together they were two fantastic reporters for WCCO in the 80's. Listen in as we talk to them how they got started with their careers, what their experience was like being on the air and what they're doing now. 05-04-2013

Today we talk to David Brauer, he authors Braublog and is MinnPost's local media reporter. He has covered media and politics as a writer and editor since 1983 for City Pages, the Southwest/Downtown Journal, KFAN and KSTP-AM, Mpls.St.Paul, Minnesota Monthly, Law & Politics, the Business Journal, KARE11 and national outlets. 04-27-2013

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

Lindsay Strand & Chris Meltvedt

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

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

In today's episode we talk with Dave Kenney. Dave is a popular author and part time historian, he is responsible for works such as "Minnesota Goes To War" "Minnesota in the 70's" and most recently "Northern Lights: The Stories of Minnesota's Past." Today, Tom will talk with him about how he became an author and what he has learned in writing about Minnesota.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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