News from the Crabby Coffee Shop

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News from the Crabby Coffee Shop

Step up to the counter and grab a cup of curmudgeonness with an extra shot of humor. Every week, Minnesota's odd couple Kenny Olson and Amy Daniels bring their steaming hot takes to the issues and concerns of the day worth griping about. They are also joined by their "famous" "friends" along the way. No issue is too small to grouse about, and get those kids off the lawn too.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    The Best and Worst Movies Ever Made with Holly D. Roberts

    Just in time for the Oscars this weekend, Kenny Olson and Amy Daniels are joined by Holly D Roberts from MyTalk 107.1 to compare the best movie ever made to what might be the worst movie ever created. A movie so bad, it's never been released, Holly tells us about the controversial film "The Day the Clown Cried" by Jerry Lewis, which depicts a clown in a concentration camp and contrast that to "Die Hard" as a perfect action movie. Plus Kenny shares a couple of can't miss recommendations you won't want to miss, including TWO Andy Samberg movies. Kenny and Amy also share emails from listeners about SNL's influence, the Replacements, and Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    56 min

  2. FEB 21

    Blame Canada with Judd Zulgad

    Kenny Olson and Amy Daniels call up Judd Zulgad from SKOR North to find out why we are all mad at Canada, mostly over hockey. The three crab about the SNL 50th anniversary special, which is overseen by a Canadian Lorne Michaels. They share their love of the shows history and reminisce about their favorite stars and sketches. Then they get to hockey talk and Judd explains why America is fighting Canada in the 4 Nations Tournament, which caps off Thursday night. Plus Kenny shares an apology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m

  3. FEB 13

    Why Gen X Needs to Shut Up

    Kenny Olson and Amy Daniels are back this week to solve our biggest issue: Why are gas pumps so complicated and do they have to scream at us when it is seven below outside? Amy makes Kenny uncomfortable and the Soulman shares his  dislike for Gen X and how they are getting a bit too cocky. They also read and discuss listener emails, highlighting a unique Lego live stream and Kenny's continuing snow plowing adventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min

  4. FEB 6

    A cup of joe with John Hines

    Kenny and Amy are back this week with legendary Hall of Fame broadcaster John Hines as their special guest. Hines reflects on his 50-year career in radio here in the Twin Cities and the three of them compare notes on attending Brown University for radio school. Hines shares his one regret during his time at various stations, including WLOL, K102 and 15 KSTP working with Charlie Bush. Hines also offers some advice to aspiring radio professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    58 min

  5. JAN 30

    Contrarian Marriage Advice and Why You Should Never Lend Money

    Kenny Olson and Amy Daniels discuss adding a new service to the Coffee Shop, a drive-through life coaching service to solve customer problems. In their first installment, Kenny implores people to maintaining completely separate living spaces in marriage to avoid conflicts and answered a listener email about how long can date before you have to marry. They also answer a question about how long it too long to ask for money back from a friend. Finally, Kenny revealed what TV character Amy Daniels neurotic tendencies and management skills reminds him of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min

  6. JAN 23

    Weather Talk for Introverts and Living in Isolation

    Kenny Olson and Amy Daniel look at why Minnesotans are so obsessed with talking about weather, even the introverts who don't want to talk to people at all. Kenny grills Amy about her radio background and then Amy tells the Soulman about a job he might be perfect for, living alone for $31,000 a year to watch out for fires. How long could you go without seeing people? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min

  7. JAN 16

    How Did We Go From Jarts To Adult Legos?

    Kenny and Amy are joined by KSTP TV's Chris Egert to look back on surviving childhood along with some of their adult quirks and personal fears. Chris wanders into a debate Kenny and Amy had about if adults should play with Legos, and how that compares to growing up with toys like Jarts and Easy Bake Ovens. Kenny also touched on childhood fears, such as quicksand and sinkholes and how you might actually need to worry about them as an adult after all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min

  8. JAN 8

    TV News Wars and The End of Life

    News From The Crabby Coffee Shop returns with new co-host Amy Daniels joining Kenny Olson each week. For our grand reopening, the Shop welcomes the Master of Morning Drive Cathy Wurzer to discuss her time working for AM 1500 and her new documentary "Broadcast Wars." The moving is a fascinating look back at the glory days of TV news in Minnesota. Cathy also discusses her non-profit "End In Mind" which helps people come to terms with the end of life for themselves or a loved one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 8m
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Step up to the counter and grab a cup of curmudgeonness with an extra shot of humor. Every week, Minnesota's odd couple Kenny Olson and Amy Daniels bring their steaming hot takes to the issues and concerns of the day worth griping about. They are also joined by their "famous" "friends" along the way. No issue is too small to grouse about, and get those kids off the lawn too.

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