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In this special Volsteadland Live episode, Amy and Heather take the stage at the legendary CC Club in Minneapolis for a raucous, revealing, and sometimes emotional journey into the life and myth of Isadore “Kid Cann” Blumenfeld. Joined by authors, filmmakers, musicians, and descendants of the men w…

Livin’ the Flame Dream Here's a clip from our live show, where we talk to Marc Percansky about his grandfather Abe who was a good friend of Kid Cann. Full version out on YouTube/@volsteadland

Here's a clip from our live show, where we talk to Paul Maccabee about how Kid Cann, Isadore Blumenfeld, was seen by the Jewish Community. Full version out on YouTube/@volsteadland

Here's a clip from our live show, where we talk to Ron de Beaulieu about what she learned while researching for her book, Minnesota's Most Notorious Mobster: The Making and Breaking of Kid Cann. Full version out on YouTube/@volsteadland

Trying to Make It. Here's a clip from our live show, where we talk to Michael Greenberg about why he wanted to make “The Combination” a story about Kid Cann, the Godfather of Minneapolis. Full version out on YouTube/@volsteadland

This is a version of this show as AUDIO only, but I did add some photos so that if you're scrolling through, you can tell which segment your in. There is also an ACTUAL video version on this channel as well In this special Volsteadland Live episode, Amy and Heather take the stage at the legendary…

Volsteadland Live at the CC Club In this special Volsteadland Live episode, Amy and Heather take the stage at the legendary CC Club in Minneapolis for a raucous, revealing, and sometimes emotional journey into the life and myth of Isadore “Kid Cann” Blumenfeld. Joined by authors, filmmakers, musi…

Here's our tour of the basement where co-owner Randy showed us the spots that used to be tunnels for bootlegging!

Here's just a little bonus thank you episode. I'm still working on editing the actual show, and will release it just as soon as it's ready! Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis, with a special interest in Isadore Blumenfield…

Hi all, just a quick thank you to all the people who made this show so much fun!! I'm still working on editing the audio version of the actual show and that will be up as soon as it's ready! The video version will come at some point after that.

Hello!!! It’s great to see you again! We’ve been on hiatus, but wanted to come back and tell you about our LIVE show coming up in May 2025. So we’re dusting off our mics and getting back in the game! Then hopefully you can join us at our live show on May 3rd 2025. Our guests will be Ron de Be…

Our sister podcast, The Activity Continues is a podcast where a couple of dorks (Amy & Megan) chat about the TV show, The Dead Files and other creepy shit. Each week we each choose an episode to dissect and chat about. See our socials (links below) or our blog for extras.  So grab your hankies,…

This is our 17th episode, it's Season 2 Episode 4. “Red Herrings and Scandal”. We have a different format for you this time. We sat down with our friend Amoreena to chat about another famous person who was charged with the Mann Act, aka White Slavery Act. This is the charge that basically brough…

This episode is about George “Machine Gun” Kelly and is our first episode one of season two: Single Barrel Edition. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis, with a special interest in Isadore Blumenfield, aka Kid Cann. In each epis…

This episode is an update on what’s happening in the Collected Sounds Podcast Universe. ·        Volsteadland is on break until season two (probably in February, but may be sooner) ·        Tales from the Shift is looking for guests! It could be you! (see link below) ·        Amy’s podcast re…

This is a bonus episode where you'll hear the full conversation I had with my friend Melissa about how she "met" Kid Cann. We also talk about my haunted house, her book and podcast and a few other things. I hope you enjoy it. I hope the sound quality of the call portion won’t turn you off. I tried…

This episode is our season one Finale. Our cocktail is the Fancy Free. So mix one up and join us while we talk about some of the sources and online research we’ve done. The Fancy Free: • 2 ounces rye whiskey • ½ ounce maraschino liqueur • Dash of Angostura bitters • Dash of orange bit…

This episode is the end of Kid Cann’s story. Tonight, we drank Bourbon and Ginger Beer, and Bev Wine. So mix one up and join us while we talk about the end of Kid Cann’s reign in Minneapolis. This is a long one because I didn’t want to split it into two. The flow wouldn’t have been right. Volstead…

For this episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek at a series I’m producing over on my other podcast, Collected Sounds. I am reading to you the short story called “Afterward” by Edith Wharton. This story was written in 1910.   It is an ironic ghost story about greed and retribution. This is my fa…

This episode is about The Syndicate’s Rum Ring and the murder of its’ Fixer. Our cocktail is Bootleg (originated right here in Minneapolis!) So mix one up and join us while we talk about bootleggers finally paying for their crimes and what not to do if you don’t want to end up in a ditch with 14 bu…

This episode is about the aftermath of the murder trial. Our cocktail is The Bootleg. So mix one up and join us while we talk about bribing juries, extortion, and attempted murder. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis, with a spe…

This episode is part two of The Bumbling Crew, the continuation of the trail of Kid Cann for the murder of Walter Liggett and the aftermath. Our cocktail is the Scofflaw So mix one up and join us while we talk testimonies that make no sense, frustrating procedures and questionable practices. Here…

Volsteadland: Episode 6 The Bumbling Crew This episode is about the trial of Kid Cann for the murder of Walter Liggett. Our cocktail is the Scofflaw. So mix one up and join us while we talk murder, a bungled investigation and a bananas trial. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld…

This episode is about an historic kidnapping, and two journalists who just couldn't let it go. Our cocktail is the Ward 8. So, mix one up and join us while we talk kidnapping, editorial attacks, real attacks and murder. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and…