Brews & Cruise Podcast
Brews and Cruise Podcast: Sip, Chat, and Explore!Embark on a journey where good drinks meet great conversations! Brews and Cruise Podcast is a wide-variety podcast that brings together fascinating guests from all walks of life—whether they’re sharing their passions, promoting something exciting, or just sitting down to tell their story. From unique beverages to unforgettable adventures, every episode is a mix of laughter, insight, and unexpected twists. So grab your favorite drink, buckle up, and cruise along with us—because there’s always something new to discover! 🍻Website: https://brewsandcruisepodcast.com
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From Idea to Storefront: The 507 Company Story (Winona, MN)
<p>Can you really build a successful clothing brand in a small town?</p><p>In this episode of Brews & Cruise Podcast, host Chris Jacobson sits down with the two women behind 507 Company, a fast-growing clothing and lifestyle brand based in Winona, Minnesota. What started as a simple idea has turned into a full downtown storefront—and they’re breaking down exactly how they did it.</p><p>From the early stages of building a brand to the realities of running a retail business, this episode dives into the challenges, risks, and lessons learned along the way. If you’ve ever t...
Success Without a Degree: How Terry Klonecki Became a Bank VP & Business Owner
<p>What if you didn’t graduate high school… and still became a bank Vice President and successful business owner?</p><p>In this episode of the Brews & Cruise Podcast, Chris Jacobson sits down with Terri Klonecki to break down her unconventional path to success. As the 15th child in her family, Terri learned early how to be independent—and that mindset carried her from opening a hair salon at 21 to climbing the ranks in banking and eventually becoming a Vice President at Pigeon Falls State Bank.</p><p>Today, she owns Formgraphics, a manufacturing company in Winona, Minnesota, where she qu...
Building a Golf Apparel Brand From Scratch | Snowbird Golf Co Story
<p>⛳️ With The Masters Tournament week here, this episode couldn’t come at a better time.</p><p></p><p>Today, we sit down with one of the co-owners of Snowbird Golf, a growing golf apparel and lifestyle brand, to talk about what it really takes to build a brand from scratch. From the initial idea to launching products and growing a following, this is the real story behind starting a golf brand in today’s market.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><p>• How Snowbird Golf got started</p><p>• Turning a golf lifestyle into a business<...
We Took a 9-Month-Old on a Cruise… Here’s What Happened 😳🚢👶
<p>Traveling with a baby… on a cruise?! 😳🚢👶</p><p>In this episode of the Brews & Cruise Podcast, Chris and Steph share what it was REALLY like taking their 9-month-old on a cruise vacation—from the airport chaos and flight experience to sleepless nights, diaper blowouts, and everything in between.</p><p>If you’re a parent (or soon-to-be parent) wondering what it’s like to travel with a baby, this episode is packed with real, unfiltered stories, lessons learned, and tips we wish we knew before going.</p><p>🍻 What We Get Into:</p>Flying with a baby (what to expect + what sur...
Running for Governor of Minnesota | Steve Patterson & JT Thompson Interview
<p>This week on Brews & Cruise Podcast, host Chris Jacobson sits down with two Southern Minnesota business owners who are making an unexpected move—running for Governor of Minnesota.</p><p>Steve Patterson, owner of Lansing Corners Bar & Grill and Nature’s Grind Coffee Co, and JT Thompson, owner of Lucky Penny Garage, share their journey from small business ownership into the Minnesota governor race as part of the new political party, the Moderate Majority of MN.</p><p>In this episode, we dive into their backgrounds in the bar, coffee, and automotive industries, what led them to enter politics, and...
Haunted Winona, Minnesota: Ghost Stories from Cemeteries, Historic Homes & the Red Light District
<p>In this episode of the Brews & Cruise Podcast, host Chris Jacobson sits down with Lacey Korb, a haunted tour guide who shares the eerie history and chilling stories hidden throughout Winona, Minnesota.</p><p>From historic homes to century-old cemeteries and the city’s infamous red light district, Winona has a past filled with mystery, tragedy, and unexplained encounters. Lacey takes us behind the scenes of her haunted tours and reveals the stories that many locals have never heard.</p><p>During the conversation we explore:</p><p>👻 The haunted history of the Bunnell House </p><p>🪦 Paranormal legends connecte...
Amazon, Streaming Media & Finance: Matt Schroeder’s Career Journey Back to Winona
<p>On this week’s episode of Brews & Cruise, host Chris Jacobson sits down with Matt Schroeder, a Winona native whose career journey took him across the country working with major organizations before ultimately returning home.</p><p></p><p>Matt shares his experiences working in the rapidly evolving worlds of e-commerce, digital media, and home entertainment, including projects involving Amazon, Walmart, NATO, and the United States Postal Service. He also discusses the transition from physical media like VHS and DVDs to today’s streaming platforms, and how technology has reshaped the way we consume entertainment.</p><p></p><p>Toda...
Tails of Hope Has Saved Over 3,000 Dogs — And They’re Not Stopping!
<p>On this episode of the Brews & Cruise Podcast, host Chris Jacobson sits down with Amy Baker, founder of Tails of Hope, a nonprofit animal rescue that has saved over 3,000 dogs from high-risk situations.</p><p>Amy shares the powerful story behind how Tails of Hope began and what inspired her to step into the world of animal rescue. She breaks down the full rescue process—from traveling south to pull dogs from overcrowded shelters, transporting them north, placing them into foster homes, and ultimately helping them find loving forever families.</p><p>This conversation goes beyond the highlight reels. Am...
He Almost Gave Up Music… Until This Happened | J.R. Larkie’s Comeback Story
<p>This week on the Brews & Cruise Podcast, we share a powerful comeback story rooted in passion, family, and unfinished dreams.</p><p>I sit down with J.R. Larkie, a lifelong musician who has been writing songs and singing since childhood—but like many creatives, life stepped in. Between serving as a volunteer firefighter, coaching baseball, and raising five kids with his amazing wife, music was put on hold.</p><p>Everything changed when one simple question from one of his children reignited a fire that never truly went out.</p><p>In this episode, J.R. opens up ab...
From Passion to Purpose: Real Fitness, Real Results | Northern Pine Fitness
<p>In this episode I sit down with the founder of Northern Pine Fitness - Matt Browne - for an honest, no-BS conversation about building a healthy lifestyle that actually lasts.</p><p>We dive into his fitness origin story — how he got started, what inspired him, and how Northern Pine Fitness grew from an idea into a thriving gym. From certifications and early challenges to lessons learned along the way, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it takes to turn passion into purpose.</p><p>We also tackle why most New Year’s resolutions fail by February, the...
