The Root Beer Bar: Recent Episodes
Troy larson
The Root Beer Bar is the place where a blind man offers his own perspective, Christian values are upheld, the Minnesota Twins are discussed, and conversations take place. So, pull up a stool and enjoy the root beer!
It's opening day for the Minnesota Twins 2022 season! Join my Dad and I as we preview the 2022 Minnesota Twins season. We will also get into some of the rule changes at both the Major and Minor Leagues.
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Major League Baseball is back and the Minnesota Twins have been busy to start off Spring Training. My Dad joins me in studio to discuss the three trades the Minnesota Twins have been involved in. We'll also discuss some of the free agents the Twins have left on the market as well as some other topics.
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It's been two weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine. I briefly cover the major events that have let us to this point and what should be done about it. Also, I make some observations of how this conflict is being covered.
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I'm announcing that I will do a few music shows. If you want to hear the songs I play on these music shows, you will have to have a spotify premium account. The first music show I do will feature Buddy Holly and it will be coming out on September 7.
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On the one year aniversary of George Floyd's death, gunshots were fired during a video report done by a reporter for the Associated press near the intersection of 38th and Chicago. The reporter was discussing a police reform bill. On this episode, I discussed how I feel about where we're headed in Minneapolis.
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My Dad joins me in studio to preview the Minnesota Twins 2021 season. We discuss the current start to the Twins season so far. We also make our predictions for who will win each division. At the end, I briefly touch on MLB moving the All Star game from Atlanta to Colorado for political reasons.
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Former President Donald Trump is going to be tried in the U.S. Senate for the riot at the U.S. Capital building. I discussed my opinion surrounding last month's events surrounding the riot and the stifling of free speech by big tech. I also called out the host of Garage Logic, Joe Soucheray, who's made conflicting comments surrounding the election.
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With Joe Biden almost certain to become the 46th president of the United States, I detail how current U.S. President Donald Trump could still be reelected to a second term in office. I also give an update on Minnesota governor Tim Walz's coronavirus restrictions.
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Recently, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has implemented new Coronavirus restrictions that include closing bars and restaurants to indoor dining, closing gyms and shutting down youth sports for a four week period. On this episode, I share my thoughts on the matter and how we need to be skeptical of the data that the Walz's administration uses to justify these restrictions.
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Joe Biden has been declared the Winner of the 2020 Presidental Election. Yet, there are many question surrounding the accuracy of the results. The big reason for the questionable results has to do with the rulings of State Supreme Courts regarding the 2020 election in the name of fighting a pandemic. It specifically states in the U.S. Constitution that it's the state legislatures who make the election laws for how the state's electors is to be elected which ultimately determines who becomes president.
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My Dad joins me in studio to discuss the legend of Minneapolis Star Tribune Sports Journalist Sid Hartman who passed away on Sunday October 17. We also preview the World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and The Los Angeles Dodgers. Near the end of the episode, Dad nearly makes a major mistake that could have led to some miss information.
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My Dad joins me in studio to discuss the Twins Houston Astros series. We also touch on the other MLB playoffs taking place.
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The American League Central race is tightening between the Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians. My Dad joins me in studio to discuss the play of the Twins so far this season. We also give an update on the Twins injury front. We preview the schedules for the rest of the season between the American League Contenders. We wrap up with a couple of topics including the Miami Marlins being blown out by the Atlanta Braves and a busy rest of the season for the St. Louis Cardinals.
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I start off with a discussion with some thoughts I have about the Coronavirus. Anthony Fauci suggested in a recent ABC interview over Instagram that we should be wearing goggles and eye shields to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Also, Minnesota's attorney general Keith Ellison suggested in a recent interview that rape victims should be questioned by social workers rather than a police officer. I also give a brief update on the Minneapolis City Council's proposal to amend the city charter to disband the current police department.
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With Major League Baseball Finally Having a 2020 season, Dad joins me in studio to discuss the Minnesota Twins Shortened 60 game schedule. We discuss some of the changes to the rules. We also discuss the schedule and the fact that there will be no fans in the stands to begin with due to Coronavirus restrictions.
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I discuss some of the key events surrounding the death of George Floyd while he was in custody by Minneapolis police. I also discuss some ideas for moving forward.
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While on the surface Sweden's coronavirus response may seem to be Libertarian, when you dive deeper it isn't. I also discuss some more about Minnesota's stay at home order and play audio from a video from the owner of Jax Cafe, a restaurant in Minneapolis. I did not note this in my episode, but the video is actually from two weeks ago.
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With stay at home orders still in place, it's time for me to have a say on the whole Coronavirus outbreak that we're experiencing. I would love to get some voice mails of stories to include in a follow up episode.
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last Saturday, my college buddy Jon and I took a trip up to Grundhofer's, a meat market in Hugo, Minnesota. While up there, we ran into Minneapolis Star Tribune sports columnist, Patrick Reusse. Or, was it not Reusse? Tune in and find out!
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To celebrate April Fool's Day this year, I discussed some of the pranks that were pulled on me and some of the pranks that I've pulled including trying to pay for lunch with a $100 bill.
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In this episode, my Dad and I discussed the fact the world of sports has come to a halt thanks to the Coronavirus outbreak. When and if will the leagues resume their seasons? My Dad and I try to answer these question.
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A Seattle woman sang a song about a tree that was cut down at a city council meeting. Also, I discuss the increase in serious crime that has been taking place on the Twin Cities light rail trains and what some lawmakers have proposed to do about it.
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After all the drama of the three team deal not happening last week, the Minnesota Twins still acquired Kenta Maeda from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tune in as my Dad and I discussed the trade. Also, we discussed a proposal to expand the MLB postseason to 14 teams from the current 10 team format.
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on this episode, Dad and I discussed the punishment the Houston Astros have recieved as a result of a sign stealing scheme. The Minnesota Twins have a big signing in third baseman Josh Donaldson.
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In this latest episode, I discussed an article that talks about Millennials leaving organized religion. A couple of key points. Millennials raised in households where both parents are the same religion remain in that faith as adults. 84 percent of protestant Millennials when raised by two protestant parents, are Protestant as adults. 63 percent of millennials who grew up with two unreligious parents are still unreligious as adults. Link to article: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/millennials-are-leaving-religion-and-not-coming-back/?fbclid=IwAR2Q4NCrUvRVDImkyv6bFdv7iUIf8GL6B--5PRz4gSSW8dug-fk0HFP0aV4
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The Minnesota Twins have been busy this offseason signing some starting pitching. Yet, who will play first base for them this season? Join my Dad and I as we break down the goings on with the Twins so far. We also discussed the trend this offseason of increased salaries in free agency. We wonder if this might have to do with a potential bubble that is coming to sportsbroadcasting as a result of the cord cutting.
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To celebrate 2019, I'm doing an episode with some of the best bits from the year. Included in this episode are some stories from my biking adventures, the idea of banning handshakes in the workplace and a man from the country of Kazakhstan is going to marry his sex doll girlfriend.
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I start off this episode discussing President Donald Trump criticizing conservative media outlets such as Fox News and the Drudge Report over the coverage on the impeachment hearings. I also talk about a story out of Kazakhstan where a man is marrying his "girlfriend," who is a sex doll.
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In this episode, I discuss an article from the Conservative Review comparing government spending between the Obama Administration to the Trump administration in their first 33 full months in office. I also get in a little discussion on how much welfare spending is.
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Hello everyone! It's the start of the baseball offseason with the Washington Nationals winning the World Series. On this episode of the Root Beer Bar, Dad and I get you caught up with some of the goings on in MLB. We start off with talking about our thoughts on this year's World Series between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros. We then discuss what the Minnesota Twins will do this offseason as well as some of the available free agents.
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On this episode of the Root Beer Bar Podcast, Dad and I preview the World Series between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals. We also discuss a plan to Radically change the Minor Leagues.
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Hello everyone! The Minnesota Twins have clinched the American League Central Division title. On this latest episode, My Dad and I discuss the Twins season. We break down how the playof roster might look and take a look at what has to be determined for the remaining playoff spots. At the end, there is a special shout out to the Garage Logic podcast crew.
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On this addition of the Root Beer Bar, I start off with sharing a few stories of my biking adventures while biking with Twin Cities Adaptive Cycling. And then, I dive into the latest with the Minnesota Twins. Michael Pineda has been suspended for 60 games. I also touch on some of the latest injury news in particular Byron Buxton seeking a second opinion on his shoulder that he injured at the beginning of August.
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In this episode, Dad and I talk about the recent play of the Minnesota Twins. We discuss the importance of the third base coach in determining whether or not to send runners home. Also, we discuss some of the other goings on in MLB.
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In light of the two mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso over a week ago, I decided to have a little discussion about gun violence.
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The Minnesota Twins are currently 66-42. On this latest episode, my Dad and I discuss the latest goings on with the Twins. We discuss the two bullpen pitchers that were acquired before the trade deadline. We also discuss some of the other goings on around the MLB.
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Hello Everyone! I'm back with my dad to discuss all things Minnesota Twins. We start off by discussing the MLB All Star rosters. We're not happy with the fact that only two Twins players were named to the AL All Start team. Also, since the Twins have played a little over half their schedule so Dad and I have a few thoughts about the first half of play. We wrap it up with a discussion of the Tampa Bay Rays looking into a situation where they play home games in both Tampa and Montreal.
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I start off this episode discussing an article titled "Thoughts From A Hipster Coffee Shop" written by Alyssa Ahlgren which basically suggests that the Millennial Generation has an entitlement problem. Also, are Millennial dads DIY skills in decline?
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The Twins are 37-17. Tune in and listen to my Dad and I discuss Minnesota Twins and other MLB topics.
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For this Memorial Day Weekend, I decided to play some of the highlights from the past three plus months I've done this podcast. Highlights include banning handshakes in the workplace and former MLB Hall Of Fame pitcher Dizzy Dean crawling out of the grave.
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With the Minnesota Twins currently having the best record in the MLB at 23-12, it's certainly calls for some optimism. Join my Dad and I as we talk Minnesota Twins Topics. We will also covers some other baseball topics as well.
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On this episode I start off by highlighting an article discussing ranking the 25 worst jobs in the U.s. Next, someone in the UK has suggested banning handshakes in the workplace because of the potential of lawsuits related to sexual harassment. Also, New York City has its own Green New Deal. My Dad and I wrap it up with some Minnesota Twins discussion.
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My Dad joins me in studio to talk about the first two weeks of the Minnesota Twins Season.
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Hello, happy April Fool's Day Everyone! I start off with some stories of pranks that have been pulled on me. I also suggest a bracket style basketball tournament for the Democratic candidates for president. I end with a story about a high tech hotel in China.
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On This episode, I the bar Tender start off with a voice mail exchange with another podcaster. We then discuss the Proposed hands free cell phone bill that's currently going through the Minnesota Legislature. We wrap things up with a story about a man who stole a car because he was "addicted to Pepsi".
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Well folks, the baseball season is upon us. It's time for my baseball predictions. Join my Dad and I as we discuss the Minnesota Twins upcoming season and make our predictions. Also, find out if MLB Hall of Famer Dizzy Dean crawled out of the grave.
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After some discussion on climate change, I the Bar Tender talk about a story whether or not you can replace your wallet with your cellphone. Plus, radio stations have banned Michael Jackson from their playlists.
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Hello everyone and Here's what's on this episode of the Root Beer Bar. My Dad and I preview Minnesota Twins Spring Training. Before we discuss the Twins, there are some other news stories that are on the mind of the bar tender. What is the little socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortes suggesting we do? her suggestion is so idiotic that I the Bar Tender here at the Root Beer Bar has decided to not give her much coverage unless her ideas gain traction.
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Since Garage Logic does not have a podcast today, I decided to do my own. In this episode, I give an update on Jussie Smollett and my opinion of the matter.
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Hello everyone. After doing some housekeeping such as playing a voice mail I got and explaining more clearly of why I'm calling this podcast the Root Beer Bar, I discuss the Green New Deal. I read some pieces from various sources that I've read. I also give my opinions of the Green New Deal.
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On this first episode of the Root Beer Bar podcast, I discussed an article I came across yesterday while checking out the news. There are more pro football leagues that are currently starting up or will be starting up in the near future. What will the impact be on college and NFL football? Do I have any interest in these new leagues? these are some of the questions I try to answer in this episode.
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