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March 17, 2022

Volsteadland S2E3: The Gangster Mind

This episode is called “The Gangster Mind” and it’s about the criminal mind, psychology and history of the gang and gangsters. It is episode three of season two: Single Barrel Edition. Heather is presenting. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis. Each…

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Feb. 11, 2022

Volsteadland: S1E2: Izzy's Funny Valentine

This episode is called “Izzy’s Funny Valentine” and it’s about Marilyn Ann Tollefson. It is episode one of season two: Single Barrel Edition. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis. Each episode we chose a story from that era to present to…

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Jan. 22, 2022

Volsteadland Season 2 Episode 1

This episode is about George “Machine Gun” Kelly and is episode one of season two: Single Barrel Edition. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis. Each episode we chose a story from that era to present to you. This time Heather is…

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Nov. 12, 2021

Volsteadland Ep 11: The Insiders

Season One Finale.

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Oct. 29, 2021

Volsteadland Ep 10: The Wrap Up

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…

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Oct. 12, 2021

BONUS Episode 7 Theory

Just a snippet of the soon-to-be-released Episode 7, The Bumbling Crew Part 2. Wherein, Amy and Heather both have brain farts and can't remember the name of the man who took the film in the JFK Assassination.

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Oct. 10, 2021

Volsteadland Ep 9: The Wum Wing

This episode is about The Syndicate’s Rum Ring and the murder of it's 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…

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Sept. 26, 2021

Volsteadland Ep 8: The Aftermath

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 in Minneapolis, focusing on notorious…

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Sept. 15, 2021

Volsteadland Ep 7: The Bumbling Crew Part 2

This episode is part two of The Bumbling Crew, the continuation of the trial 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…

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Sept. 15, 2021

Volsteadland Ep 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 of the 1920s and…

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Sept. 15, 2021

Volsteadland Ep 5: The Muckrakers

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…

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Sept. 15, 2021

Volsteadland Ep 4: Drunk Chickens

This episode is about Cann's bootlegging, and two more brushes with law enforcement, and a little taste of what some of the other characters were like. This isn't just audio on YouTube. I've gathered photos to further explain things and there's some good stuff in here, maybe even a giggle…

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Sept. 14, 2021

Bonus - Volsteadland Spark with Melissa Oliveri

I sat down with my friend Melissa Oliveri so that she could tell you the story of a cool experience she had in our old house. This “meeting” is what sparked the idea to make this whole Volsteadland podcast. If you already listen to her podcast, The Skylark Bell, you’ve…

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Sept. 14, 2021

Volsteadland Ep 3: Battle of Bullets

Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis, focusing on notorious mobster Isadore Blumenfeld, a.k.a. Kid Cann. This episode is about the Robbery of the Payne Avenue Bank. Isadore Blumenfeld, aka Kid Cann was arrested and held for this robbery but only for…

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Sept. 14, 2021

Volsteadland Ep2: The Early Years

This episode is about his early years, where he came from, where he's headed.

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Sept. 14, 2021

Introduction to Volsteadland

This is episode one, which is like a longer trailer. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis, focusing on notorious mobster Isadore Blumenfeld, a.k.a. Kid Cann and those in his universe. If you or your parents, grandparents, etc. have any stories, folklore,…

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Sept. 14, 2021

Trailer for Volsteadland

Volsteadland is a new podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s in Minneapolis, focusing on notorious mobster Kid Cann. Launching summer of 2021. If you or your parents, grandparents, etc. have any stories, folklore, or anything really, on Isadore Blumenfeld, aka Kid Cann you please let me…

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