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Legendary St. Paul guitarist Joel Shapira sits down with Bjorn & Fud to talk music, guitars and favorite fishing lures over an incomparable cup of coffee at JS Bean Factory in Highland Park. Outdoor agent "Torgy" Torgerson takes an interesting TRIP on his latest adventure in the field. You can Find the Music of Joel Shapira online, from his early punk Days with BOY ELROY-THIS IS NOT ART on YouTube to his long and prolific Jazz guitar career with vocalist CHARMIN MICHELLE on iTunes and Spotify. He also plays live frequently in the Twin Cities including acoustic bluegrass with his friend PETE HENNIG (TWIN TOWN STRINGS) at JS Bean Factory in St. Paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bjorn and Fud visit musician David Ebner of the St. Paul-based band Yeah Yeah Fine at his beautiful cabin on Lower Gull Lake. Fud looks back to 1989-90 when the Gull River cabin was built and his Super 8mm feature film The Wrong Door was made. Check out his new documentary on YouTube - "Men Make Movie, if Not Million$" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmJ4NlBtpFk&t=312s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bjorn and Fud recall early holiday memories in Cabin Country and compare notes on Christmas traditions they love plus a few that they don't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brace yourselves for a bone-chilling Cabin Country ghost story or two, seasonal offerings from our "sponsors," and the return of outdoors agent "Torgy" Torgerson in a thrilling new caper - "Werebears in the Moonlight." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love it or not, SPAM has been a world renowned canned food since its creation in 1937 by Hormel Foods in Austin Minnesota. The Book of SPAM Authors Dan Armstrong and Dustin Black share stories of their tireless digging through dusty archives and deep within their very souls to put together a hilarious collection of SPAM information in a colossal effort to bridge the gap between the SPAMs and the SPAM-nots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bjorn & Fud are on their best beehavior with special guest Tavia Trulson, a passionate conservationist and small business owner from Wisconsin. Her OH, BEEHAVE organic body care products are good for your skin and her drive and delightful personality are good for your soul! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recording of great nostalgic stories that are the essence of the Cabin Country Podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bjorn and Fud drop in on the legendary 1950's & 60's American Rock 'n' Roll Revue show band The #Whitesidewalls in their St. Paul recording studio and hear great stories and great music from one of the most versatile group of stage musicians in the U.S. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#Minnfluencer Stephanie Hansen talks about food and cabin life in Ely Minnesota on an island on Burntside lake. Outdoors agent "Torgy" Torgerson returns with a report on a creepy underwater discovery - based on an actual event! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fud's 91 year old Uncle Joe shares tales of his 46 year career as a licensed steam and diesel train engineer and building "The Shack" on the Gull River. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The upper midwest is nearly obliterated in this special "radio" broadcast by massive flying dogfish leaping from lake to lake, destroying everything in their path. Inspired by the famous 1938 broadcast of Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds," it's a long time favorite and inspiration to Fud and Bjorn. Make sure to listen for great bowfin recipes after this terrifyingly fun dramatization! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plenty of merriment with Bjorn and Fud in this winter holiday seasonal offering! Santa, elves, singing ducks, an emotional model train enthusiast, lumberjack ghosts and possibly a julebukk will pass through the Oakdale studios on Cabin Country's 40th episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a brief recap of their fall cabin trip, Bjorn and Fud share this years spooky tale of an early lumberman's fatal incident at a Hamlet Lake cabin followed by years of strange happenings around the cabin's dock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sue talks about her podcast The Island of Discarded Women and Tim remembers early days on WCCO radio and even earlier days of his family's cabin in Nisswa Minnesota. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WOW!!! Bjorn and Fud got to hang out IN PERSON with A Prairie Home Companion stars Sue Scott and Tim Russell for a couple hours of hilarious conversation about performing on the iconic live radio broadcast with Garrison Keillor and the 2006 Robert Altman film. Part one of a two part episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bjorn and Fud's annual summer excursion to the cabin. The goddamn goose battle continues, A big fish was caught, as well as a few tiny ones. New "sponsors" and show segments including part 3 of "Big Boy," and an encore presentation of "In The Crapper" by Good Old Lloyd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seattle-based author Matt Kracht shares stories behind the creation of his best selling book "The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some things in nature are more challenging to live in harmony with than others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lakes Supply Co. founder Larry Sickmann shares insights of his unique T-shirt design, Good O'l Lloyd reveals the latest soup recipe from Cramwell's and GSPN offers new entertainment while you pump gas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bjorn was often quizzed by his dad on cow identification on the long drive to the cabin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.