Can You Keep a Secret?

In Episode 4 of the Can You Keep a Secret? podcast, Tom and John catch up with the Ron Burgundy of the Twin Cities, WCCO Co-Anchor Frank Vascellaro. The wide-ranging discussion includes topics from being one half of local news power couple “Framelia” with his wife and co-anchor Amelia Santaniello, to listening to new wave music at college keg parties in Boulder, and the importance and value of compromise in America. While Frank would never say it, he's “kind of a big deal,” so give it a listen!

In Episode 3 of the Can You Keep a Secret? podcast, Tom and John talk with Stanley Cup Champion and Minnesota Wild color guy, Ryan Carter. Far from a pedigree kid, the self-made Carter tells stories of his favorite Par-3 golf course in Minnesota, having rabbit for dinner in juniors, and being an usher at Lambeau Field. Oh, and he may have had the most exotic hockey injury of all time. He talks about that too! Enjoy.

In Episode 2 of the Can You Keep a Secret? podcast, Tom and John have an expansive conversation with Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter. They discuss, well, everything but hockey. Suter shares his journey growing up on Madison’s rough and tumble East Side, as well as his business dealings running a production company and owning and operating the Madison Capitols USHL franchise. Other conversation topics include his dog named Favre, life in the Stanley Cup playoff bubble, and the importance of making your bed each morning.

In Episode 1 of the Can You Keep a Secret? podcast, Tom and John catch up with Martin Zellar on a Zoom from his home in Mexico. The wide-ranging conversation spans Martin's working-class roots in Austin, Minnesota, a few Prince stories, the unlikely inspiration behind some of the Gear Daddies more notable tracks, and the surprising back stories of his Neil Diamond tribute band and the Zamboni song. Enjoy!