Episodes

  • DJJD Special: The History of Defeat of Jesse James Days (Ep. 22)
    Sep 15 2025

    On this first ever two-hour live TTT broadcast from the KYMN studio, your host Kosmo Esplan voyages across 77 years of Defeat Days history with a wide variety of locals, townies, and festival enthusiasts who share their stories and provide some background on why the festival is an enduring facet of Northfield's identity.

    Part #1 (00:00) – The Festival's Early Days w/ David Hvistendahl & Susan Hvistendahl

    Part #2 (37:35) – The Townie Take w/ Chad Beumer, Sam Richardson, and Dick Waters

    Part #3 (1:06:11)– Annual Traditions w/ Deb Anthony, Brad Ness, and Herman Transberg

    Part #4 (1:32:48) – Bank Raid Commemorations w/ Russ Swanson & Earl Weinmann

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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • The History of Bank Raid Notable Nuggets w/ Tim Freeland (Ep. 21)
    Sep 1 2025

    On this Labor Day installment, Kosmo celebrates the upcoming DJJD celebration by discussing all things bank raid history with local history supercomputer Tim Freeland; in their freewheeling discussion, Mr. Host and Mr. Northfield dig into an assortment of trivia about the raid, Defeat Days, and other fascinating Northfield goodies.

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    54 mins
  • The History of the Scriver Building w/ Sean Allen, Aya Myint, and Henry Vrtis (Ep. 20)
    Aug 18 2025

    To finish off August and celebrate the twentieth Triple Tee voyage, Kosmo explores stories behind the location that most of these episodes have been recorded in: the Scriver Building. With a trio of Northfield History Center comrades (Sean Allen, Aya Myint, and Henry Vrtis) joining to provide their expertise, the history clan dig into the iconic downtown staple's past, present, and future.

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    47 mins
  • Bonus Interview: The Origin of Rock 'n' Roll Revival w/ Tom McKown
    Aug 12 2025

    It's the final chapter of the "Trek Through Time" triad of Rock 'n' Roll Revival interviews this month! To cap it off, Kosmo Esplan virtually sits down with the man who started it all, Tom McKown, for a brief discussion about the very beginning of RRR and its journey into the Northfield zeitgeist.

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    10 mins
  • Bonus Interview: The Rock 'n' Roll Revival Exhibit w/ Sean Allen & Elleanna Gisvold
    Aug 5 2025

    To discuss the Northfield History Center's latest museum display, Kosmo travels onsite to the Ted Scott Exhibit Room to chat with executive director Sean Allen and exhibit curator Elleanna Gisvold about the organization's exciting spotlight on Rock 'n' Roll Revival. Remember to check out the grand opening (August 5 from 5-7pm); it'll be a rocking good time!

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    14 mins
  • The History of Rock 'n' Roll Revival w/ Ray Coudret & Shari Setchell (Ep. 19)
    Aug 4 2025

    To celebrate the Northfield History Center's newest exhibit, frontman Kosmo Esplan lives fast and jams out to 30 years of the Northfield High School's iconic production of Rock 'n' Roll Revival alongside director Ray Coudret and choreographer Shari Setchell, who both rock this month's show like a hurricane with their fantabulous knowledge about the show's groovetastic history.

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    54 mins
  • The History of the Vintage Band Festival w/ VBF Committee Members (Ep. 18)
    Jul 21 2025

    We're packing it in this time on Triple Tee! With this year's Vintage Band Festival approaching, it's quadruple the fun as Kosmo invites an impressive tetrad of old-timey music lovers into the time machine to discuss one of the most historic band celebrations in the country: join artistic director Paul Niemisto, board president Dan Bergeson, board VP Randy Ferguson, and board secretary Joy Riggs to discover the nineteen years of rich music culture at the heart of the VBF's impact.

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    58 mins
  • The History of the Riverwalk Market Fair w/ Derek Meyers, Martha Kasper, and Kathy Miller (Ep. 17)
    Jul 7 2025

    In honor of the Riverwalk Market Fair's 15th anniversary, Kosmo invites Market Manager Derek Meyers, Board Chair Martha Kasper, and local vendor/artist Kathy Miller for triple discussion duty as they focus on the beloved Northfield event's history, impact, and involvement in the community, including an upcoming fundraiser (July 15th at Imminent Brewing). Plus, they bond over the delicious treats available every Saturday in Bridge Square.

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    47 mins