The L.Y.N.X. Podcast: Recent Episodes
John Semchenko
Join us for real, genuine conversations with your neighbors of Brandon, South Dakota.
Each week features a guest who will share their story of why they chose to make Brandon their home and what the community means to them.
Hosted by John Semchenko
Listen in on our conversation with the owner of the beloved Tailgator's - Grill and Bar, Dave Halderson!
Listen in on our conversation with Coach, Mr. South Dakota and Brandon Resident, Mike Zerr!
From Silicon Valley -> Japan -> Colorado -> Brandon! Listen in on our story packed conversation with Cheri Bergst!
Welcome to Season 8 of The L.Y.N.X. Podcast!
Listen in on our conversation with the Football playing, Hockey playing, Singing, Powerlifting, (and much more) Brandon Valley Senior; Isaac Johnson!
Listen in on our conversation with Pastor at Brandon Valley Assembly of God, Kirk Strand!
If you've been to Tailgators in Brandon, you may know him! Listen in on our conversation with Michael Smith.
Listen in on our conversation with author and Brandon resident, Bill Early featuring Guest Host Becky Blue!
The tables have turned! Listen in on our conversation with Pastor, President of Brandon Wellness and Brandon Resident, John Semchenko!
Listen in on our conversation with Sunshine Foods owner and Brandon Resident, Chad Padgett.
Listen in on our conversation with Owner of Envive Chiropractic Brandon, Dr. Myles Dixon.
Listen in on our conversation with Husband/Father, business owner and Brandon Resident, Jason Albertson.
Listen in on our conversation with House Representative and Brandon Resident, John Sjaarda.
Listen in on our conversation with Realtor, Mother and Brandon Resident; Natalie Barber.
Listen in on our conversation with sports writer and former PR Director for many major teams and organizations, Tom Savage.
Listen in on our conversation with Fitness Instructor, Basketball Coach and Stay at Home Mother; Stacie Aamlid.
Listen in on our conversation with former Green Bay Packers player and Brandon resident, Randy Nelson.
Listen in on our conversation with Pastor Richard Gordon to hear about his journey from the west coast to Brandon, being a single parent and his involvement in the community. Also, is Trader Joe's coming to Brandon?
Listen in on our conversation with Ruth Baer. Growing up in Chicago and landing is Brandon, Ruth has a passion for Women and building a community to walk together through life.
If you've been around any Brandon sporting events, then you've probably heard his voice... Join us for a conversation with Bob Logan; PA announcer, Chair of the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and fan of the upcoming Brandon Wellness facility.
Listen in on our conversation with Claire Toth and find out about some amazing opportunities for women in our community!
Listen in on our conversation with Tom Henderson and learn more about his journey through forgiveness and how God is using that today.
Welcome to Season 5 of the L.Y.N.X. Podcast! Listen in on our conversation with Mike Bergst to learn about the upcoming Brandon Community Wellness Center and how you can get involved.
Listen in on our conversation with Executive Director of the Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce, Rachael Neiman.
Listen in on our conversation with Colin Steen.
Growing up in Brookings, playing football at Northern State and10 years with Sioux Falls Storm. Colin is a Husband, father, and Brandon City Council man.
Listen in our conversation with Laura Patzer.
Wife, mother, and farmer. We'll also talk about how her husband Marco and their family came to move to Brandon and what they have learned about managing their lifestyle along with balancing work and family.
http://www.cherryrockfarms.com/
Listen in on our conversation with 2022 BVHS graduate and Naval Cadet, Aiden Kasten.
Learn what it was like moving to Brandon and growing up in our community as well as how he earned a service academy appointment.
Listen in on our conversation with Nik Aamlid.
Learn how Nik and his wife Stacie came to Brandon. Also about his involvement in the community and how he has overcame serious obstacles.
Instagram: @brandonsdprayerbreakfast.
Listen in on our conversation with Tiffany Hansen.
Lifelong 'ride or die' Brandon business women with her journey from a franchisee to a being a franchisor.
Link: https://www.threedegrees.com
Listen in on our conversation with Dave Jones.
Learn about his love for percussion, passion for excellence and community involvement.
www.brandonvalleybands.com
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Kyler Briest.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How Kyler came to live in Brandon
- After-school activities and passions Kyler is involved in
- Kyler’s future plans post graduation from Brandon High School
- What community means to Kyler and how Brandon has prepared him for the next phase in life
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Izzie Stone.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- Izzie's various interests and hobbies, including her involvement in local theatre
- What community means to Izzie
- One piece of advice Izzie has for others to live by
Mentioned in this episode:
DAPA (Dakota Academy of Performing Arts)
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Dan Dykhouse.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How Dan came to live in Brandon
- Dan’s transition from the sports industry into the business industry
- About Dan's father, one of his biggest influences
- What community means to Dan
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Amanda Starzl.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How Amanda came to live in Brandon
- Amanda’s story about joining in the Brandon Valley Chamber and her tips for those interested in doing the same
- Ways to support local businesses in Brandon and why it's so important
- What community means to Amanda
Learn more about the Brandon Valley Chamber and get involved here.
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Marcel Thoma.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How Marcel came to move from Wisconsin to Brandon
- Marcel's story about getting involved with the Chamber
- What community means to Marcel and what he loves most about Brandon
- Marcel's tips for staying active during colder weather
Also mentioned in this episode:
- Brandon Chamber of Commerce
- Circuit Fitness
- Active Generations
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Brady Koupal.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How Brady and his family came to live in Brandon
- What Brady loves about the community as a high school student
- The impact coach Chad Garrow had on Brady's life and football career
- How Brady incorporates faith into sports and life
- What community means to Brady
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Chase Hoffman.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How Chase came to live in Brandon and meeting his wife Ashley
- Chase’s story on getting into the banking and mortgage industry
- Chase's tips on buying a home and how First National Bank can help
- What community means to Chase
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Alesha Berning.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How Alesha and her family came to live in Brandon
- Alesha’s journey from working in corporate to starting her own business, "Chaos to Calm"
- How Alesha helps families get organized and simplify their meal planning
- A piece of advice Amanda has for families wanting to get organized
- What community means to Alesha
Learn more about Amanda's business "Chaos to Calm" HERE.
Amanda's book "Calm the Fork Down"
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Scott Aseltine.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How Scott came to live in Brandon
- Scott’s story about getting into ministry
- What community means to Scott and what he loves about the Brandon community
The Brandon school district is in need of full-time and substitute school bus drivers! To get more information call Dave, the transportation office supervisor, at 605-582-3514.
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guests Cindi and Tate Green.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How the Greens came to live in Brandon
- The Green's story about getting into the fitness and martial arts
- The story behind the family's business, Circuit
- Cindi and Tate's tips for those wanting to have a consistent fitness routine.
- What community means to Cindi and Tate and how they incorporate those values into their fitness business
- Cindi and Tate's advocacy for victims impacted by drunk driving.
Find out more about Circuit here: https://www.circuitsd.com/
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Jenny Downey.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How Jenny and her family came to live in Brandon
- How an intrusive construction project brought a community together.
- Jenny's story on getting into the realty business, and her tips for someone looking to buy or sell a home
- What community means to Jenny
Referenced in the Podcast:
"Them" by Ben Sasse
Want to see how Jenny can help you purchase or sell a home? Visit https://jdowney.hegg.com/
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Tim Jorgenson.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How Tim came to live in Brandon and how he's seen it evolve
- The story behind SplitRock Furniture - Tim's small business that takes what's "old and broken" and gives it new purpose and life
- Tim's ideas on the future of Brandon Wellness and how it could further unite the community
- What community means to Tim
Learn more about SplitRock Furniture HERE.
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Garrett Callahan.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How Garrett came to live in Brandon
- Garrett's story on how he came to be an SDSU basketball legend
- Garrett's passion for his local sports and apparel businesses: SD Threads, Tristate Ambush, and Ambush Apparel
- What the community of Brandon means to Garrett
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Amanda VanWesten.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How Amanda came to live in Brandon
- Amanda’s story about getting into the banking industry
- Amanda local business "Menda's Macaron Obsession" and her passion for making macarons
- What community means to Amanda
Order and support Amanda's local baking business here:
https://www.facebook.com/Mendas-Macaron-Obsession-108093668415887
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Amanda Barton.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How Amanda came to live in Brandon
- Amanda's story on starting a chapter for Royal Family Kid's Camp
- What community means to Amanda, ways to get involved, and discussion on ways the community can grow
Learn more and get involved with Royal Family Kid's Camp here: https://www.forthechildrensiouxempire.org/
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Dan Rude- former Kansas Jayhawk shortstop.
- On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How Dan came to live in Brandon
- What community means to Dan, especially when it comes to youth and sports
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Jim Heinitz.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How Jim came to live in Brandon
- Jim's story on becoming the mayor of Brandon
- What the community of Brandon means to Jim
- Some ways to love on your community
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Scott Tripp.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How Scott Tripp came to live in Brandon
- The story behind Scott's business "Born Again Spaces"
- What community means to Scott
Learn more about "Born Again Spaces" by visiting https://bornagainspaces.com/
Listen in on a conversation with host John Semchenko and guest Jill Meier.
On this episode of the LYNX (Love Your Neighbor) Podcast:
- How Jill came to live in Brandon.
- Jill's story about getting into the news and media business
- What community means to Jill
- The best ways to be in the know about our community- Brandon, SD.
Learn more about the Brandon Valley Journal HERE.