Angie Whitcomb joins the pod to talk about the work Hospitality Minnesota does, how fun Hospitality Hotdish has been to do, and a brand-new initiative coming soon: HM Now! Brought to you by Terratron and Hospitality MN.

Ann Lovcik with CenterPoint Energy stops by the pod to talk about being a cater waiter in Princeton, her childhood favorite dish, lapskaus, and the irony of helping people buy less of what her company sells. Brought to you by Terratron and Hospitality MN.

Hanna Zinn with Hospitality MN swings by the pod to talk about bubble pizza, missing out on an all expense paid trip to Disney World when she was 8, and the policy work she does on behalf of Hospitality MN members. Brought to you by Terratron and Hospitality MN.

Frank Soukup with Whitebox Marketing swings by the pod to talk about breakfast tater tot hotdish with homemade country gravy, not having to leave the house to go on vacation, and his work at White Box Marketing. Brought to you by Terratron and Hospitality MN.

Karen Blacik with KBB Consulting stops by the pod to talk about the economics of restaurants, the perfection of the north shore of Lake Superior, and how experiencing excellent hospitality is like watching a Broadway show. Brought to you by Terratron and Hospitality MN.

Tony Boen with Grandma’s Restaurant Company stops by the pod to talk about how good food is when it’s been cooked over a campfire, how he started at Grandma’s as a busboy 38 years ago, and how there’s not a thing in the world that keeps him up at night. Brought to you by Terratron and Hospitality MN. Ki

Branden Robinson with the South Pier Inn swings by the pod to talk about his mom's beef stew, the tropical weather of Duluth, MN, and the unique experience of managing a small hotel. Brought to you by Terratron and Hospitality MN.

Preston Lougheed with Terratron Inc stops by the pod to talk about Shepherd’s pie, his realized dream of running hotels next to the Mall of America, and the very specific issues found in the hotel industry.

Scott Krause with Sand Hospitality swings by the pod to talk about what it’s like to be a transplant from California, his experience at Disney, and how much he loves the North Shore.

David Benowitz with Craft & Crew stops by the pod to talk about his youth as a restaurant table-side magician, whether or not mac ‘n cheese is a real hotdish, and his upcoming book on surviving a family business. Brought to you by Hospitality MN.

Troy Reding of Ally Restaurants swings by the pod to talk cream of celery soup, how special Holman’s Table is, and the night sounds of the Brainerd/Baxter area.

Bo Bigelow with the MN Ski Area Association joins me on the pod to talk about fish casserole, finding the nuance in legislation, and something called the 4th grade passport.

Joe Henry with Lake of the Woods Tourism joins me on the pod to talk about how he has the best job in the world, why you might need a passport to vacation in Minnesota and the reigning favorite, tater tot hotdish. Brought to you by Hospitality MN.

Hospitality MN's very own Victoria Marley stops by the pod to talk through her successful creation of a talent pipeline for the hospitality industry, along with her vacation-worthy backyard, and a hotdish I haven't thought about since childhood.

Jay Grommesch of Quality One Automation drops by the pod to talk about how his company can help you with your automation needs, hunting and fishing in the greater lakes area and the importance of crispy tater tots in a good hotdish.

Bayne Harvey of Hollander Company stops by the pod to talk about Lake Vermillion, helping his customers access everything they need to run a restaurant or hotel, and what it's like when a 70 lbs. lab falls asleep on your legs (spoiler alert, you can't walk anymore).

Jill Sims stops by the pod to talk about being wonky in the hospitality space, her favorite place to get away from it all, and some of issues facing MN businesses this legislative session.

Austin Tyler-Thull of Millennium Hotels, an Aimbridge Property, stops by the pod to talk about being an HTMP kid and how it led him to his current role, the loveliness of Breezy Point and the number of lost children in hotels he's found.

Paula Soderberg of Morrissey Hospitality joins the pod to talk about Harleys and singing, and incredible work Morrissey is doing in the hospitality space.

Cathy Bovard with D'Amico Catering stops by to talk about her favorite MN escape, the work-life balance of her team, and making people's dreams come true. Brought to you by D'Amico & Sons.