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Brews and Cruise Podcast: Sip, Chat, and Explore!Embark on a journey where good drinks meet great conversations! Brews and Cruise Podcast is a wide-variety podcast that brings together fascinating guests from all walks of life—whether they’re sharing their passions, promoting something exciting, or just sitting down to tell their story. From unique beverages to unforgettable adventures, every episode is a mix of laughter, insight, and unexpected twists. So grab your favorite drink, buckle up, and cruise along with us—because there’s always something new to discover! 🍻Website: https://brewsandcruisepodcast.com
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- Yesterday1h 6m
Healthcare or Profits? The Changing Face of Healthcare with Nicole Franck | Project 1883
🏥 Healthcare or Profits? Is Patient Care Taking a Back Seat?This week on the Brews & Cruise Podcast, Chris Jacobson sits down with Nicole Franck, a longtime local nurse who spent 17 years working at Mayo Clinic in La Crosse and now works in hospice care.Nicole is also the founder of Project 1883, a new advocacy initiative focused on giving nurses, CNAs, patients, families, and healthcare workers a voice.🎙️ In this episode, we dive into:🏥 How healthcare has changed over the past two decades💰 The growing influence of corporate healthcare and financial pressures👩⚕️ The challenges nurses and healthcare workers face behind the scenes🗣️ Why some healthcare workers may be afraid to speak up🔎 The mission behind Project 1883 and its efforts to document and verify healthcare experiences❤️ Hospice care, end-of-life doulas, and the importance of treating patients with dignityHas healthcare become more focused on profits than patients? Nicole shares her perspective, experiences, and hopes for creating meaningful conversations about the future of healthcare in our communities.Whether you're a healthcare worker, a patient, or someone who has watched a loved one navigate the healthcare system, this is a conversation worth hearing.🎧 Listen now to this week's episode of Brews & Cruise!#BrewsAndCruisePodcast #Project1883 #NicoleFranck #Healthcare #Nursing #PatientAdvocacy #HospiceCare #CorporateHealthcare #WinonaMN #LaCrosseWI
- 1 weeks ago1h 8m
What's Next for Winona Schools? | Superintendent Brad Berzinski Talks Levy Renewal & Education
What's next for Winona Area Public Schools?This week on the Brews & Cruise Podcast, host Chris Jacobson sits down with Brad Berzinski, Superintendent of Winona Area Public Schools, to discuss the future of education in Winona and some of the exciting things happening throughout the district.One of the biggest topics is the upcoming Capital Projects Levy renewal. Brad breaks down what the levy funds, how it impacts local taxpayers, and what could happen if voters choose not to renew it.We also discuss:🎓 Career & Technical Education – New classes in mechatronics, firefighting, construction, and computer science that are preparing students for real-world careers.💰 Forging a Future – How $326,000 in community donations is helping expand industrial technology opportunities.🏫 Preschool & Early Childhood Education – The importance of giving young learners a strong start.🤝 Community Education – Programs and opportunities available to Winona residents of all ages.🏆 Winhawks Athletics – Celebrating an exciting fall sports season, including the boys soccer team's historic first trip to state!Brad also shares his perspective on the challenges facing public education,Winona Area Public Schools https://www.winonaschools.org
- 2 weeks ago1h 15m
Fountain City's Dark Secrets: Ghosts, Brothels & Haunted History | Lacey Korb Returns!
👻 The most-listened-to guest in Brews & Cruise Podcast history is BACK!Lacey Korb returns to join host Chris Jacobson for another fascinating conversation about haunted history, ghost stories, and the dark secrets of Fountain City, Wisconsin!After her first appearance became the most popular episode in Brews & Cruise history, Lacey is back to uncover more of the mysterious past surrounding this small Mississippi River town.From reported paranormal activity at the historic Fountain City Auditorium and The Landing to the area's lesser-known history of prostitution and brothels, we explore stories that many locals may have never heard before.We also discuss our experiences participating in Winona's Cemetery Walk, new reports of paranormal activity at Pieces of the Past, and other fascinating pieces of local history.Are these simply stories passed down through generations, or could there be something more to them?Whether you're interested in Wisconsin history, paranormal encounters, or the hidden stories of small-town America, this is a conversation you won't want to miss!🎙️ Guest: Lacey Korb🎧 Host: Chris Jacobson📍 Featured Locations: Fountain City, Wisconsin & Winona, MinnesotaHave you ever experienced something paranormal in the area? We'd love to hear your story!Subscribe to Brews & Cruise Podcast for new episodes every Monday!BUY TICKETS HERE! Winona Historical Society: https://winonahistory.org/event/winona-walking-tours-haunted-2/2026-10-25/ The Corner Store: https://www.thecornerstorefc.com/events
- 3 weeks ago1h 16m
From Addiction to Second Chances: Rick Utley | Doc’s Recovery House
What does it take to overcome addiction, rebuild your life, and turn personal struggles into a mission to help others?On this episode of Brews & Cruise Podcast, host Chris Jacobson sits down with Rick Utley, co-founder of Doc's Recovery House in Rochester, Minnesota, for an honest and inspiring conversation about addiction, recovery, and the power of second chances.Rick shares his personal journey through addiction and recovery, the challenges he faced along the way, and what inspired him to co-found Doc's Recovery House. We explore how the organization helps individuals struggling with substance use, provides a supportive environment for recovery, and gives people the opportunity to rebuild their lives.We also discuss the stigma surrounding addiction, the importance of family and community support, inspiring recovery stories, and the impact Doc's Recovery House is making throughout southeastern Minnesota.Plus, we talk about the organization's annual golf tournament, community fundraising, and ways you can help support its mission.Whether you've personally experienced addiction, know someone who has, or simply believe everyone deserves a second chance, this is a conversation worth hearing.🌐 Learn more about Doc's Recovery House: https://www.docsrecoveryhouse.org🎙️ Brews & Cruise Podcast — Real People. Real Stories. Real Conversations.Subscribe, follow, and share this episode to help spread awareness about addiction recovery and the importance of second chances.#BrewsAndCruisePodcast #DocsRecoveryHouse #AddictionRecovery #RickUtley #SecondChances
- 4 weeks ago1h 25m
Life After Losing Your Spouse: Grief, Healing & Finding Love Again | Seth Brantner
💔 6 Years Without My Wife: Grief, Fatherhood & Finding Love Again | Seth BrantnerWhat happens when you lose the love of your life, but still have children to raise and a future to figure out?In this emotional and deeply personal episode of the Brews & Cruise Podcast, host Chris Jacobson sits down with Seth Brantner to discuss losing his wife, Erica, and the challenges of navigating grief, raising children, and learning to live and love again.Six years later, Seth opens up about the guilt, unanswered questions, emotional struggles, and lessons he's learned along the way.In this episode, we discuss:💔 Losing a spouse and the reality of life afterward👨👧👦 Parenting children through grief while grieving yourself🧠 Survivor's guilt, regrets, and the constant "what ifs"⏳ Why grief doesn't have an expiration date❤️ Finding happiness again without feeling guilty💑 Dating and finding love after losing a spouse🎄 Navigating birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays💪 Healing from trauma and rebuilding your identitySeth also shares how he's kept Erica's memory alive for his children, the mistakes he's made along the way, and what he wishes more people understood about losing someone they love.Moving forward doesn't mean forgetting. And finding happiness again doesn't mean you loved them any less.This is a conversation for anyone who has experienced loss, is struggling with grief, or wants to better understand how to support someone going through it.🎙️ Brews & Cruise Podcast with Chris JacobsonNew episodes every Monday at 6 AM!🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and Pandora.💬 We'd love to hear from you: What's one thing you wish more people understood about grief?👍 Like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who may need to hear Seth's story.#BrewsAndCruisePodcast #SethBrantner #GriefAndLoss #LifeAfterLoss #Widower #FindingLoveAgain #GriefHealing
- Oct 5, 20261h 22m
Steve Patterson Returns: The Fight for Minnesota Governor & the Moderate Majority
Steve Patterson returns to Brews & Cruise to talk about his campaign for Minnesota Governor and what’s next for the Moderate Majority of Minnesota.After falling short of the signatures needed to get his name on the ballot, Steve explains what happened, his write-in status, and where the campaign goes from here.We also dive into what being a political moderate actually means, including Steve’s views on immigration, gun control, marijuana, abortion, taxes, and other issues facing Minnesota.Plus, Steve opens up about mental health, the stigma around getting help, his concerns with the current mental healthcare system, and we lighten things up with what’s happening with comedy at Lansing Corners.Whether you agree with him, disagree with him, or fall somewhere in the middle, this is an open conversation about Minnesota politics and giving voters another option.Moderate Majority of Minnesota https://moderatemajorityofmn.org
- Sep 28, 20261h 2m
Big Changes in Winona: Winona Axe & Arcade + DGE
Big changes are happening in Winona!This week on the Brews & Cruise Podcast, we’re joined by Alex from Winona Axe & Arcade, along with Nikos and Felicia from DGE (Dingee Group Enterprises).We talk about the new ownership at Winona Axe & Arcade, changes coming to the venue, axe throwing, leagues, and what they have planned for the future.Then we dive into everything happening with DGE — from the 420 Event and Back 2 School Event to The Foodery, the upcoming Y2K Event, November Food Drive, their work with Tree Huggers Cannabis products, and plans surrounding a local Youth Center.It’s an episode packed with local business, upcoming events, community involvement, and big ideas for Winona!Grab a brew (or THC drink), kick back, and enjoy!
- Sep 21, 202658 min
My $5,000 Hole-in-One: The Shot, the Celebration & Getting Paid
One swing. One perfect shot. $5,000 on the line. ⛳💰In this episode of the Brews & Cruise Podcast, I’m telling the full story of my first-ever hole-in-one—and the shot just happened to be worth $5,000!It all happened during a golf tournament supporting Doc’s Recovery House in Rochester, Minnesota, a nonprofit recovery community organization that provides recovery housing, peer support, and resources for people pursuing recovery from substance use disorder.I take you back to the tee box and walk through the shot, the moment we realized the ball was actually in the cup, the celebration that followed, and what it felt like realizing I had just won five grand.But hitting the hole-in-one was only the beginning.I also break down what happened afterward—the verification, paperwork, waiting, and the entire process of actually collecting a $5,000 hole-in-one prize.It was already an incredible day supporting an organization doing important work in the community. Adding a once-in-a-lifetime golf shot made it a day I’ll never forget.Learn more about Doc’s Recovery House:Doc's Recovery Househttps://www.docsrecoveryhouse.org
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