Volsteadland was born out of a deep curiosity about Minneapolis's shadowy past—and an even deeper love of true crime and cocktails.
This independently-produced podcast dives into the gritty underbelly of 1920s–1940s Minneapolis, an era overflowing with mobsters, bootleggers, dirty cops, and even dirtier politicians. At the heart of it all? The infamous Isadore Blumenfeld, better known as Kid Cann—a man who ruled the city with bribes in one hand and brass knuckles in the other.
What started as a pandemic project quickly snowballed into a full-blown obsession. With a cocktail (or two) in hand, Amy and Heather combed through newspaper archives, dusty old books, court records, and personal accounts to piece together the forgotten tales of the city’s criminal heyday. The result? A podcast that’s equal parts history lesson, crime caper, and hangout session.
Whether you're into gangsters, vintage scandals, or just love a good story told with flair—welcome to Volsteadland.
