Hangin' Out with Bob

Hangin' Out with Bob

di Bob Edholm
Tempo libero
Stagione 2
From Surviving to Thriving: An Interview with Author Tom Madigan (Part Two)
In Part Two of this episode, podcast host Bob Edholm continues the interview with his friend, Tom Madigan, regarding Tom’s new book entitled I Survived: Living with the Trauma of a Dependent Parent. In Part One, Tom discussed his research into several current theories on the causes of alcohol dependency, and how genetic theories, as well as some environmental impacts, helped contribute to his dad’s alcoholism. Tom also shared his family history, particularly of his dad, his mother, and his sister. In Part Two, Tom shares how some of the personality traits typical of children of a dependent were manifested in himself. But thanks to counseling, as well as support from family and mentors, Tom tells how he learned to recognize and address those traits so he could move forward with his life. Tom has gone from surviving to thriving. He has found success personally and professionally despite his trauma, and he hopes his book will provide a hopeful message for all people struggling with a dependent family member.
S2 · E11
23 giu 2026
41:06
From Surviving to Thriving: An Interview with Author Tom Madigan (Part One)
What’s it like to grow up with a parent who struggled from alcohol abuse? What steps can the child of an alcoholic parent take to survive that trauma and move forward and thrive? Podcast host Bob Edholm sits down to talk with his friend Tom Madigan, who grew up as the child of an alcoholic parent—his dad. Tom has written a book entitled I Survived: Living with the Trauma of a Dependent Parent, which was released in February 2026. As they discuss his book, Tom shares his life experiences and the trauma that he, his mother, and his sister faced as a result of his dad’s alcohol dependency. In Part One of this two-part episode, Tom discusses his research into several current theories on the causes of alcohol dependency, and how genetic theories, as well as some environmental impacts, helped contribute to his dad’s alcoholism. Tom also does a “deep dive” into his family history, particularly of his dad, his mom, and his sister.
S2 · E10
23 giu 2026
42:56
Skating Clean: A Story of Reconciliation (Part Two)
In Part Two of this podcast episode, host Bob Edholm talks about the two-week criminal trial of Boston Bruins player Dave Forbes, who was charged with aggravated assault after attacking Minnesota North Stars player Henry Boucha in a hockey game played in January 1975. Forbes had struck Boucha in the eye with his stick, leaving Boucha with double vision and an abruptly ended NHL career. Bob cites articles from the Minneapolis Tribune that describe the criminal trial, including case details, witness testimonies, attorney arguments, and post-trial juror thoughts. Bob also talks about a podcast in which Dave Forbes described how he had reached out to Henry Boucha 46 years after that attack to offer a long-awaited apology. What happened next is a touching, true story of pain, resilience, and the power of forgiveness and reconciliation. Step into an extraordinary decades-long journey that explores how two former rivals found peace.
S2 · E9
9 giu 2026
28:40
Skating Clean: A Story of Reconciliation (Part One)
In January 1975, Boston Bruins player Dave Forbes struck Minnesota North Stars player Henry Boucha in the eye with his hockey stick, leaving Boucha with double vision and an abruptly ended National Hockey League career. Podcast host Bob Edholm was at that game. He was then a 21-year-old college student who sold beer and peanuts at Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. But because he was working behind his portable bar in the concourse serving customers, Bob did not see that attack by Forbes on Boucha. That incident in 1975, though, was something that Bob thought about often over the next half-century. He was especially interested to learn what happened to both Forbes and Boucha in the decades that followed. In Part One of this two-part episode, Bob sets the scene. A capacity crowd had filled the Met Center to watch the hometown North Stars take on “the big bad Boston Bruins,” a team that had won Stanley Cup championships in 1970 and 1972. Bob cites articles in the Minneapolis Tribune that describe the attack by Forbes on Boucha, the injury Boucha sustained, and the suspension and criminal charge filed against Forbes as a result of the attack.
S2 · E8
9 giu 2026
23:48
Met Center Nights (with Jon Lawrence)
In this special podcast episode of “Hangin’ Out with Bob,” we’re “flipping the script.” That’s right. Frequent guest Jon Lawrence takes the reins to interview podcast host Bob Edholm about a place that Bob remembers fondly—the Met Center, an indoor arena that stood in Bloomington, Minnesota, from the late 1960s to the mid-1990s. For those who may not be familiar with the venue, the Met Center was home of the Minnesota North Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1967 to 1993. As a teenager, Bob loved the atmosphere, the electricity, and the excitement he felt every time he went to North Stars games at the Met Center. This was Bob’s “happy place.” While he was a student at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s, Bob landed a part-time job at the Met Center—as a “beertender.” Dressed in a green vest, a white shirt, and yellow (clip-on) tie, Bob worked behind a portable bar set up in the concourse of the Met Center to sell beer and peanuts to fans. (In 1974, a 12-ounce beer and a bag of peanuts there sold for a total of $1.05!) And it wasn’t just for North Stars games that Bob tapped the kegs and poured the beer for customers. He also worked at events like boxing matches, exhibitions by the Harlem Globetrotters, and concerts that ranged from Led Zeppelin to Seals & Crofts to … Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra. Even after he graduated from college and stopped working at the Met Center, Bob continued to go to North Stars games for several more seasons. Sadly, the North Stars left Minnesota after the 1992-93 season, and the Met Center itself was demolished in December 1994. So click to listen as guest Jon Lawrence “flips the script” to interview host Bob Edholm about the Met Center, the gone-but-not-forgotten venue that will always hold a special place in Bob’s heart.
S2 · E7
21 apr 2026
42:38
State tournament takeaways: Scott Black and Steve Durant look back on the 2026 Minnesota boys’ state prep basketball tournament—and look ahead to teams that might be playing in next year’s state tourney.
It’s been said by some that winter in Minnesota doesn’t really end until the boys’ state high school basketball tournament wraps up. Well, the 2026 edition of Minnesota’s oldest state high school tournament concluded on March 28, when champions from four different classes were crowned. The weather in Minnesota following that state tournament wasn’t necessarily summerlike, but talk of the tourney remained a hot topic for days afterward. In this episode with podcast host Bob Edholm, Scott Black and Steve Durant, two Boomers who follow boys’ high school basketball as closely as anyone in the state, share their thoughts on the 2026 state tournament. Scott and Steve saw several of those games in person, including the quarterfinals at Target Center as well as the finals at the University of Minnesota’s Williams Arena. The 2026 edition of the boys’ state high school basketball tournament had a little bit of everything—upsets of some top-seeded teams, unexpected championship matchups, and breakout performances by several players who were just underclassmen. For years (for decades, actually) Scott and Steve have attended boys’ high school basketball games during the regular season as well as postseason. By the time the state tournament rolls around every year in late March, they’re familiar with many of the best teams and best players in the state. In this podcast episode, Scott and Steve also talk about some of the better teams and players who didn’t make it to the state tournament this year because they lost in their single-elimination sectional tournament. And based on what they saw in this past basketball season, Scott and Steve share their thoughts on which high school squads might appear in the 2027 state tournament. So, listen, learn—and maybe even laugh out loud a few times—as Bob Edholm and his two guests, Scott Black and Steve Durant, talk about Minnesota boys’ state high school basketball.
S2 · E6
7 apr 2026
1:09:26
The ‘Paul is dead’ rumor lives on; PLUS, the ’27 Club’ of musicians who left us way too early (with Luke Edholm)
“Paul is dead” is a rumor/conspiracy theory that alleges Paul McCartney of the Beatles died on November 9, 1966, and was secretly replaced by a look-alike. The rumor gained broad popularity in the Fall of 1969 following news articles on some U.S. college campuses. According to the rumor/conspiracy theory, McCartney died in a car crash. To spare the public from grief, the surviving Beatles (John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr) replaced him with a McCartney look-alike, subsequently communicating this secret through subtle details of their albums. Proponents perceived clues among elements of Beatles songs, photos, and cover artwork. Clue hunting proved infectious, and by the Fall of 1969 had become an international phenomenon. The “Paul is dead” rumor/conspiracy declined somewhat after Life magazine published an interview with McCartney in November of 1969, but it was ranked among ten of “the world’s most enduring conspiracy theories,” according to Time magazine in 2009. In this podcast episode, host Bob Edholm and his nephew, Luke Edholm, do a “deep dive” into how the rumor/conspiracy theory began, how it grew, and why people still like to talk about it nearly six decades later. Also in this podcast episode, Bob and Luke talk about the “27 Club,” which refers to the phenomenon of musicians, singers, and singer/songwriters who died at age 27, often due to drug abuse, suicide, or violent circumstances. Key members include Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones, influential guitarist Jimi Hendrix, iconic singer Janis Joplin, The Doors vocalist Jim Morrison, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse, and blues musician Robert Johnson.
S2 · E5
24 feb 2026
1:10:52
The Transformation of Music Since the '60s: What We Listened to and How We Listened to It
The next best thing to listening to music is…talking about it. In this episode, podcast host Bob Edholm and his guests, brothers Wayne and Al Damerow, talk about the transformation of music from the 1960s to today. They discuss not only the types of music people have listened to since the 1960s (from rock and Motown to pop and hip hop), but how they’ve listened to the music (from transistor radios and record players to CD players and smartphones). And they break down this transformation of music by generation: · Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964), which includes Bob, Wayne, and Al · Generation X (born 1965-1981) · Millennials (born 1982-1996), which includes their children and nieces/nephews · Generation Z (born 1997-2012) · Generation Alpha (born 2013-2024), which includes their grandchildren and great-nephews/great-nieces So whether you grew up listening to the Beatles on your phonograph, Nirvana on your Boombox, the Foo Fighters on your CD player, or Taylor Swift on your smartphone, this podcast episode will transform the way you think about music from the 1960s to today.
S2 · E4
27 gen 2026
1:03:50
The Minnesota Vikings’ “rollercoaster” season in 2025 (with brothers Dave and Tom Edholm)
Talk about a tale of two halves. After the Minnesota Vikings finished the 2024 regular season with a record of 14-3, and despite a first-round loss in the NFL playoffs, hopes for the 2025 season were high for the Vikings and their ever-loyal fans. Instead, the Vikings struggled in 2025. They faced a “quarterback carousel” and a difficult schedule (including back-to back games “across the pond” in Dublin and London). At one point, the Vikings’ record was 4-8, their worst start since 2013. But then they rallied. The Vikings managed to win their final five games, including a 16-3 win in the “border battle” with the Green Bay Packers, turning a potential disaster into a 9-8 winning record. But despite the strong finish, the Vikings failed to make the playoffs in 2025. In this episode, podcast host Bob Edholm gets together again with brothers Dave and Tom Edholm to talk about each of the Vikings’ 17 regular-season games. It’s an episode that Vikings fans will definitely want to listen to.
S2 · E3
22 gen 2026
1:17:21
From Worst to First: The Minnesota Twins rebound to win the 1991 World Series (with guest Jon Lawrence)
Talk about a turnaround! The Minnesota Twins finished the 1990 season with a last-place finish in the American League West division. In stark contrast, the Twins improved dramatically in 1991 by winning the American League West, the American League Championship Series, and the World Series championship. It was one of the most thrilling and memorable seasons in Twins history. In this episode, podcast host Bob Edholm gets together again with guest Jon Lawrence, his friend from Northeast Minneapolis, to discuss the Twins’ “worst-to-first” season in 1991 that led to their second World Series Championship in five seasons. They’ll talk about key players and factors, such as: · Star Power: Some of the key performers included Kirby Puckett, Jack Morris, Kent Hrbek, Chili Davis, Dan Gladden, and Gene Larkin. · Team Depth: A magical season where multiple players, including pitchers Scott Erickson, Kevin Tapani, and Rick Aguilera, had career years simultaneously. · Home Field: The Hubert H. Metrodome was a fortress, with the team remaining undefeated at home in the World Series. It’s a Cinderella story that cemented the 1991 Twins as a beloved championship team, known for their resilience and dramatic postseason victories.
S2 · E2
16 dic 2025
1:02:26
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