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This episode is an addendum to Episode 3:Battle of Bullets If you think I got anything wrong here, please let me know! 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…

This episode is about the Payne Avenue Bank Robbery in 1923.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. C…

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 Beaul…

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 …

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. …

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 you. Th…

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 covering the life…

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, fo…

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. Here’s t…

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.

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 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 in Minneapolis, focusing on notorious mobste…

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 practices. Vols…

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 in Minneapolis, focusin…

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 in Mi…

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 or two. …

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 already heard the story, but …

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 f…

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 his early years, where he came from, where he's headed. **These video versions are largely unedited, with the exception…

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, …

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 …