Waconia Rewind: Recent Episodes
Tony Smith
Former yearbook staff writer and journalist Tony Smith chronicles what has happened to Waconia High School class of 2000. In the absence of a 20-year reunion, we can all pick and choose who we want to catch-up with via technology that wasn't imaginable back in the '90s. This casual interview format discusses how the last 20+ years have gone along with going back to relive some cherished memories from high school.
In this episode, I catch up with the talented Timms to hear about where the road has taken them over the past 21 years. There is also a call-back to our pilot episode with Sam and Alex, along with walking down memory lane about what it was like to be homecoming royalty.
0:00 Intro
2:00 Guest welcome
31:31 Back to the Wac
58:01 Outro
In this episode, we learn about the grit and determination that kept both of our guests on the path towards their goals after a few unexpected detours. Tune in to hear stories about an illegal stowaway, academic expulsion, a teacher from the future, and why a handshake from Principal Fredericksen was so special in 2008. There are plenty of name drops and shout-outs as we awaken turn-of-the-century memories from WHS.
In this episode, I chat with outgoing principal Mark Frederickson in the final days of his tenure at WHS. We discuss his memories from the class of 2000, how the culture of high school has changed over the past two decades, and the memorable moments that stand out across his nearly three decades as principal.
In this episode, we get nostalgic about the high school days of twenty years ago and talk about the music that had a large influence on Brady and Joe's life. Brady also provides us with his perspective as an actor in the largest motion picture to ever be filmed in Waconia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3nRywGHZNs
Season two kicks off with a couple of guys who are passionate about music and have accumulated a lot of frequent flyer miles. In Part 1 we see how the past twenty-one years have gone for the former baseball teammates and dive into stories that have happened since high school.
0:00 Introduction
5:33 Guest Introduction
6:09 Brady's Story
18:39 Joe's Story
46:57 Outro
In the season finale of Waconia Rewind, twins Trent and Travis tell stories about basketball, high school Spanish class, and all things growing up Klein. This episode is rated R for raspy voice.
Show Outline
0:00 Introduction
2:50 Show Start
25:40 Back to the Wac
40:01 Tales from Seniora Dulgar's class
55:02 Who Kleined it better?
1:08:40 Outro
Thank you for listening to season 1, please subscribe or rate the podcast if you'd like us to get renewed.
In this episode, we 'track' down Erik and Kyle to see how life has been after high school. There are plenty of great stories from their playing days, but the story for these two goes way beyond sports. There are plenty of name-drops and funny stories in this extended edition of Waconia Rewind. Episode Outline
0:00 Introduction/Trivia
2:35 Life after WHS
37:36 Football Memories
45:10 Basketball Memories
50:32 Track Memories of the famed 4x200 team
1:00:24 High School Stories
1:18:43 Outro/Preview of episode six
*Due to contract differences, Travis & Willow could not make this episode. Our procurement team is negotiating with them, stay tuned...
In this episode, we track down two classmates who have moved on to entertain large groups of people in both the theater and business world. Megan gives us a peek at what it's like to live in New York City during a pandemic, and Rose provides an inside look at her career and jet-setter lifestyle. From Broadway shows to Super Bowl events, Megan and Rose share some fun stories about life beyond Minnesota.
OutlineIntro and Updates: 0:00
Guest Intro: 2:46
Back to the Wac: 31:45
Next Episode Preview: 53:41
Bonus Track: 54:20
In this episode, Bria and Rachel reflect on their time working together at the Waconia Theater and being teammates in volleyball and the superfans who cheered them on. We also talk about their 'Girl Pod', Rachel's love for moving, and how Bria became co-owner of Iron Tap in Waconia.
Link to Iron Tap news story:
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/bar-and-grill-owner-pulls-out-the-stops-to-keep-business-cooking/89-43ac6fdd-9191-4792-94f3-9166447d04cc
Show OutlineGuest Introduction: 1:30
Story of Iron Tap: 13:15
Back to the Wac: 21:25
Waconia Theater stories: 24:45
Preview of next episode: 47:50
In this episode we catch-up with former football co-captain Adam St. John and New York transplant Sungmin Hong. The high school stories flow just like the bourbon on this special evening edition that includes what life in LA is like for Sungmin and Adam reflecting on some of the advertisements he's made across his career. After 20 years, we talk about the infamous football party, why the marching band took a detour around Main Street, and how Sungmin was the original Napster for WHS.
OutlineIntro: 0:05
Guest Intro: 0:44
Where you are today: 5:40
Back to the Wac: 21:15
"The Football Party": 32:02
Next Episode Preview: 45: 40
Name drops in this episode include:
BradyBussler
KyleRambow
ErikSorenson
KentBoll
BeckyFrank
ZachPieper
MarkHagel
DrewJohnston
DaveMyers
MattBergmann
Ryan Murphy
JenniferWidmer
TimAustin
This pilot episode kicks-off a virtual Waconia High School reunion to fill in for the one that was stolen from us. Best friends Sam and Alex discuss where life has taken them since 2000 and reflect back on some high school shenanigans. Download to hear stories about Jake Nelson's tough day at the ballpark, the cranky Mr. Movies employee, and why Alex holds a grudge against being left off of the cornfield party invite list.
PODCAST OUTLINE
0:00 - Introduction
0:46 - Sam & Alex talk about life after high school
16:22 - Remembering the high school days
42:46 - Conclusion