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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 who ran the town, we dive into the bullet-riddled underworld of Prohibition-era Minneapolis—and the family lore that still surrounds it. Hear firsthand stories from: • Ron de Beaulieu, author of Minnesota's Most Notorious Mobster, who tried to separate the man from the myth (and ended up in the ghost files). • Michael Greenberg, filmmaker behind the short film The Combination, who aims to bring Minneapolis' Jewish mob history to the big screen. • Paul Maccabee, author of John Dillinger Slept Here, who shares what finally brought Kid Cann down (spoiler: it wasn’t bullets). • Marc Percansky and the extended Percansky family, who tell unforgettable stories about The Flame nightclub, pool cues, …

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 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 who ran the town, we dive into the bullet-riddled underworld of Prohibition-era Minneapolis—and the family lore that still surrounds it. Hear firsthand stories from: • Ron de Beaulieu, author of Minnesota's Most Notorious Mobster, who tried to separate the man from the myth (and ended up in the ghost files). • Michael Greenberg, filmmaker behind the short film The Combination, who aims to bring Minneapolis' Jewish mob history to the big screen. • Paul Maccabee, author of John Dillinger …

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, musicians, and descendants of the men who ran the town, we dive into the bullet-riddled underworld of Prohibition-era Minneapolis—and the family lore that still surrounds it. Chapter Markers 00:03:53 Ron de Beaulieu 00:15:36 Michael Greenberg 00:30:13 Paul Maccabee  00:43:49 Marc Percansky 01:02:50 Sherwin Linton and Pam Linton Hear firsthand stories from: • Ron de Beaulieu, author of Minnesota's Most Notorious Mobster, who tried to separate the man from the myth (and ended up in the ghost files). • Michael Greenberg, filmmaker behind the short film The Combination, who aims to bring Minneapolis' Jewish mob history to the big screen. • Paul Maccabee, author of John Dillinger Slept He…

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, aka Kid Cann. In each episode, we choose a story from that era to present to you. Credits: Hosts: Amy Lotsberg and Heather Cram Theme Music: "The Last Prayer (to Isadore Blumenfeld)" by Paolo For Lee Background Music: "The Velvets" (instrumental version) by Cannelle Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. If you or your parents, grandparents, etc. have any stories, folklore, or anything really, on the gangster mobster life in Minneapolis in the 1920s through 1960s, please let me know. We’d love to get in touch and chat about it or use your story in the podcast. Anonymous of course, unless you want credit! You can leave a message (vo…

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 Beaulieu, Author of Minnesota's Most Notorious Mobster: The Making and Breaking of Kid Cann, Filmmaker, Michael Greenberg director of, “The Combination” which is included in this year’s Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, and Paul Maccabee, historian / author and basically the Kid Cann expert. We hope to also have time to bring audience members up on ‘stage’ to tell their own stories. So if you have any family lore or history stories about Kid Cann or his cronies, come prepared to tell them. If you want to reach out to me beforehand, please email at volsteadland@gmail.com (mailto:volsteadland@gmail.com) Prepare for engaging interviews, lively discussions, and maybe even …

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, hop in the Cadillac, and join us when… The Activity Continues. Season two starts in just a week!  MERCH! Our new T-shirt Store, Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/collected-sounds-merch/ Other stuff, Red Bubble:  https://www.redbubble.com/people/theactivitycont/explore?asc=u Support your hosts Megan’s Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftJewelerybyMegan Amy’s Podcast Production page: http://www.collectedsounds.com/ Amy’s other show, Volsteadland: https://www.podpage.com/volsteadland/ Donate to the show: https://www.podpage.com/the-activity-continues/support/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues If you’d prefer to watch the video versio…

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 brought down Kid Cann in the 1960s. Amoreena is the friend who has done some wonderful artwork for us and when I asked her to do the artwork for the Marilyn Tollefson episode, she said, “Oh the Mann Act, that’s what they tried to get Charlie Chaplin for!” It sounded like an interesting story so I asked her to join us for an episode to tell us what she knows. What resulted was a fun discussion about old Hollywood and the gossip machine. By the way, the woman who was at the center of the charge was Joan Barry. Volsteadland is a podcast about the seedy underworld of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis (and also beyond…Hollywood, this time). In each episode, we chose a story from tha…

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 episode, we choose a story from that era to present to you. Credits: Hosts: Amy Lotsberg and Heather Cram Theme Music: "The Last Prayer (to Isadore Blumenfeld)" by Paolo For Lee Background Music: "The Velvets" (instrumental version) by Cannelle Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. if you or your parents, grandparents, etc. have any stories, folklore, or anything really, on the gangster mobster life in Minneapolis in the 1920s through 1960s, please let me know. We’d love to get in touch and chat about it or use your story in the podcast. Anonymous of course, unless you want credit! You can leave a message (voice or text) on the website, https://www.pod…

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 recommendations, all spooky ones this time. ·        Amy is available to be your Podcast Producer! “Breaking News” sound from Sound Effects Factory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtn_hy6BHhk Be like Gary! Become a Patreon for Volsteadland: https://www.patreon.com/join/volsteadland Important Links: Collected Sounds: https://www.podpage.com/collected-sounds/ feel free to suggest public domain stories for me to read. Volsteadland: http://www.volsteadland.com (http://www.volsteadland.com/) – new episodes coming soon! Tales from the Shift: Become a guest! https://www.podpage.com/tales-from-the-shift/guests/intake/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/vo…

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 to fix it, and it honestly sounds better once you get used to it :) Melissa’s podcast, The Skylark Bell: https://melissaoliveri.com/the-skylark-bell Listen to the episode of her other podcast, Grab a Blanket on which I was a guest: https://open.spotify.com/episode/76zqY28XrUjfYtkr0GRCnY?si=8d0ae5f2d2bd4f01 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 episode, we choose a story from that era to present to you. Credits: Hosts: Amy Lotsberg and Heather Cram Theme Music: "The Last Prayer (to Isadore Blumenfeld)" by Paolo For Lee Background Music: "The Velvets" …

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 bitters • Orange twist, for garnish Stir all liquid ingredients with ice. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange twist. Links I promised you: Collected Sounds Podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/collected-sounds Tales from the Shift Podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/tales-from-the-shift "Augie's Secrets" by Neal Karlen (the book we talked about) https://amzn.to/3C7dd00 (affiliate link)  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 episode, we choose a story from that era to present to you. Credits: Hosts: Amy Lotsberg and He…

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. 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 episode, we choose a story from that era to present to you. Credits: Hosts: Amy Lotsberg and Heather Cram Theme Music: "The Last Prayer (to Isadore Blumenfeld)" by Paolo For Lee Background Music: "The Velvets" (instrumental version) by Cannelle Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. if you or your parents, grandparents, etc. have any stories, folklore, or anything really, on the gangster mobster life in Minneapolis in the 1920s through 1960s, please let me know. We’d love to get in t…

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 favorite so far of the ones I’ve done. Happy Spooky Season! Credits This independent podcast is produced by Amy at Collected Sounds Productions. Host: Amy Elle Story: “Afterward” by Edith Wharton (public domain). Theme music by Cannelle, written especially for Collected Sounds. https://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveri Story background music is Beethoven’s Sonata No. 19 in G Minor, Op. 49 No. 1 - I. Andante. The artist is Daniel Veesey and I got it from the Free Music Archive. If you have any other suggestions for stories for me to read to you, please let me know. You can reach me at collectedounds@gmail.com or at 612-424-1684 (leave voice or text message). Or you can visit ou…

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 bullets in you (spoiler alert: keep your mouth shut) 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 episode, we choose a story from that era to present to you. Credits: Hosts: Amy Lotsberg and Heather Cram Theme Music: "The Last Prayer (to Isadore Blumenfeld)" by Paolo For Lee Background Music: "The Velvets" (instrumental version) by Cannelle Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. if you or your parents, grandparents, etc. have any stories, folklore, or anything really, on the gangster mobster life in Minneapolis in the 1920…

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 special interest in Isadore Blumenfield, aka Kid Cann. In each episode, we choose a story from that era to present to you. Credits: Hosts: Amy Lotsberg and Heather Cram Theme Music: "The Last Prayer (to Isadore Blumenfeld)" by Paolo For Lee Background Music: "The Velvets" (instrumental version) by Cannelle Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. if you or your parents, grandparents, etc. have any stories, folklore, or anything really, on the gangster mobster life in Minneapolis in the 1920s through 1960s, please let me know. We’d love to get in touch and chat about it or use your story in the podcast. Anonymous of course, unless you want credit! You can…

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's the link to Heather Woodbury's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heather-woodburys-as-the-globe-warms/id986176517 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 episode, we choose a story from that era to present to you. Credits: Hosts: Amy Lotsberg and Heather Cram Theme Music: "The Last Prayer (to Isadore Blumenfeld)" by Paolo For Lee Background Music: "The Velvets" (instrumental version) by Cannelle Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. if you or your parents, grandparents, etc. have an…

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 of the 1920s and 30s and even beyond, in Minneapolis, with a special interest in Isadore Blumenfield, aka Kid Cann. In each episode, we choose a story from that era to present to you. Credits: Hosts: Amy Lotsberg and Heather Cram Theme Music: "The Last Prayer (to Isadore Blumenfeld)" by Paolo For Lee Background Music: "The Velvets" (instrumental version) by Cannelle Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. if you or your parents, grandparents, etc. have any stories, folklore, or anything really, on the gangster mobster life in Minneapolis in the 1920s through 1960s, please let me know. We’d love to get in touch and chat about it or use …

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 even beyond, in Minneapolis, with a special interest in Isadore Blumenfield, aka Kid Cann. In each episode, we choose a story from that era to present to you. Credits: Hosts: Amy Lotsberg and Heather Cram Theme Music: "The Last Prayer (to Isadore Blumenfeld)" by Paolo For Lee Background Music: "The Velvets" (instrumental version) by Cannelle Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. Voiceover work by Richard Molby and Greg Hetzler  Artwork by Amoreena Farrell if you or your parents, grandparents, etc. have any stories, folklore, or anything really, on the gangster mobster life in Minneapolis in the 1920s through 1960s, please let me …