One Hour Detours - a One Minute Tours Podcast

John O'Sullivan

An hour is both a lot and not that much time. Each week I invite a notable guest to join me along with a comically large timer to speak about the issues that matter to them.When the clock hits zero, the interview ends. No fluff. No edits. No pre-written talking points.One conversation. One continuous hour. One Hour Detours is the brainchild of John O'Sullivan, best known as the creative voice of One Minute Tours, which took his community by storm when he launched it first in Melbourne, Australia, then in Minneapolis. Publishing weekly.

  1. 1d ago

    Star Tribune CEO Steve Grove

    For more than a year, I’ve been talking with Steve Grove about the future of news, the Minesota Star Tribune, and what it means to lead a civic institution in 2025.  In this conversation, I finally got to ask him the questions on the record: the role of billionaire owners in journalism, whether local news can survive the digital age, what really happened inside DEED during Covid, and why he chose to write a memoir that reads suspiciously like a political launch. Steve is the CEO and publisher of the Star Tribune and former head of DEED, and he spent years at YouTube shaping the early creator era. This isn’t a surface-level media interview. It’s a deeper look at how journalism actually works, how power moves behind the scenes, and what’s at stake for Minnesota. If you want more conversations like this, subscribe to One Hour Detours. And if you want more of my regular Minnesota stories, you can always find them on One Minute Tours. You can purchase Steve's book, "How I Found Myself in the Midwest" here: https://amzn.to/49efESL (affiliate link). ⸻ Chapters 00:00 Who Steve Grove is and how long we’ve been talking 01:03 Writing a book while running the Star Tribune 04:20 The accidental political energy of his memoir 07:53 What government service really looks like from the inside 10:14 Why bureaucracy frustrates people but still matters 12:19 How polarization affects Minnesota differently 17:15 Has our culture actually recovered from Covid 20:10 The Minnesota paradox and the gaps we don’t talk about 23:23 Steve’s move from government to running the Star Tribune 24:31 Closing the printing plant and what that means 27:01 How digital subscriptions changed the business 29:00 The value of print, serendipity, and the E-edition 33:48 How the Star Tribune sets the agenda 36:03 The Pete Hegseth text messages story 39:47 What a publisher actually does inside an investigative scoop 41:14 The editorial independence question 41:35 Is it good for America to have media owned by billionaires 43:33 Conflicts of interest and whether they matter 44:31 Who should own the news in the future 46:09 How creators changed the landscape 47:20 Should creators be doing the job journalism used to do 49:04 What Steve learned from the early YouTube era

    Star Tribune CEO Steve Grove

  2. 1d ago

    OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS' Joe Mailander: Kids’ Music That Can Make Grown Men Cry

    Grammy-winning musician Joe Mailander of The Okee Dokee Brothers joins John O’Sullivan for an uncut, one-hour conversation about music, fatherhood, faith, and finding meaning in the simple things. From their early canoe trips that inspired a Grammy, to turning down another nomination in protest, this episode dives deep into the power of family folk—and why the songs we sing with our kids often hit hardest as adults.New Album: Little Old You — out November 7Learn more at https://www.okeedokee.org📍 Chapters:00:00 Intro — Why The Okee Dokee Brothers matter03:00 “Nature’s Music” (live performance)06:00 The art of family folk08:00 When kids’ music makes adults cry14:00 Faith, simplicity, and the folk tradition20:00 Saint John’s Abbey, brutalist architecture, and belief31:00 Parenting, spirituality, and emotional honesty38:00 Turning down a Grammy nomination46:00 Fatherhood lessons and “Little Old You”57:00 “Through the Woods” (live performance)#OneHourDetours #OkeeDokeeBrothers #LittleOldYou #KidsMusic #FolkMusic

    OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS' Joe Mailander: Kids’ Music That Can Make Grown Men Cry

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    MJ MATHESON: Why crying at Wisconsin Dells is the best way to experience a break-up

    Comedian MJ Matheson joins One Hour Detours to talk about breakups, open-mics, and the absurd joy of crying at Wisconsin Dells’ Noah’s Ark waterpark. We get deep on what makes Minnesota’s comedy scene unique, how trauma turns into timing, and why the suburbs are the true villains of the Twin Cities. MJ also helps me workshop my own stand-up material about Minneapolis vs St. Paul — and things get unexpectedly emotional (and hilarious). Chapters: 00:00  Intro – Meet MJ Matheson 02:30  Art, aesthetics & the set design 03:00  Crying at Wisconsin Dells during a break-up 05:10  The music that hurts so good 07:00  How MJ started in comedy 08:40  Open mics, sociopaths & surviving the scene 10:50  Love Island UK vs American reality TV 11:40  Catholic mass in a football stadium 13:00  What it takes to be a comedian day-to-day 16:00  Why open mics can be brutal (but essential) 20:00  Hosting Easy Speak at Volstead Emporium 24:00  When MJ called me out in the crowd 26:00  Workshopping my bit on Minneapolis vs St. Paul 35:00  The suburbs are the real enemy 40:00  Comedy as therapy and math equation 45:00  Holding for laughter & timing the beat 46:00  Laughter as a way to break tension 49:00  Collaborating on bits & ending the hour Wall art by Genel Jumalon (https://www.jumalon.art/) Filmed at Kickernick Building (https://www.kickernick.com/) Hosted by John O’Sullivan (One Minute Tours, Hidden Middle) Filmed at the One Hour Detours studio in beautiful downtown Minneapolis To see the stand-up set that was performed later that night, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ7dOl5ZwBM

    MJ MATHESON: Why crying at Wisconsin Dells is the best way to experience a break-up

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    LATRISHA VETAW on why how being on Minneapolis City Council can feel like theater

    Minneapolis City Councilwoman Latrisha Vetaw joins me for a candid, unfiltered conversation about the state of City Hall, why the council feels broken, and how politics can sometimes feel more like theater than public service. She opens up about trust issues on the dais, her fight for Northside representation, and yes—her unforgettable Usher cherry story. This episode of One Hour Detours goes deep into what it means to serve a divided city, how national issues clash with local responsibilities, and the personal costs of being in public life. Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Who is Latrisha Vetaw? 02:00 – Running for office vs. serving 05:00 – Mentors, training, and how to start in politics 08:00 – Facial expressions, performance, and being “real” on the dais 09:20 – Northside representation and standing her ground 11:00 – How an idea becomes law at City Hall 14:00 – Tobacco policy, coupon bans, and city attorneys 18:00 – Is City Council “broken”? Division and dysfunction explained 19:30 – Who represents constituents vs. themselves 20:45 – The encampment debate: healing camps or public danger? 23:00 – Talking openly about homelessness and addiction 27:00 – Third-term mayors, incumbents, and political fear 31:00 – Political violence, safety, and threats to electeds 36:00 – Why some people won’t run for office anymore 41:45 – Life in the spotlight: sports games, fans, and recognition 42:00 – The Usher cherry story 44:30 – Public vs. private life: when you’re always “the councilwoman” 47:00 – Drinks, social life, and the human side of City Hall 48:00 – Closed sessions and what really happens behind the scenes 50:00 – Can council members be friends? Division by voting block 52:00 – Dinners with colleagues and broken trust 54:00 – Why the council feels like “cosplay” 55:00 – Generational divides at City Hall 57:00 – Wrapping up

    LATRISHA VETAW on why how being on Minneapolis City Council can feel like theater

  5. 1d ago

    Jazz Hampton & DeWayne Davis on why they should each be Minneapolis' mayor

    Minneapolis is at a crossroads. With the mayoral election approaching, three challengers sat down for a one-hour roundtable debate unlike any other — no stump speeches, no canned talking points, just a candid conversation around the dinner table. From the role of money in politics, to the future of ranked-choice voting, to deep frustrations about racial inequities and North Minneapolis, this is a raw look at the candidates who want to replace Jacob Frey. Omar Fateh — the leading challenger — was invited but did not attend, leaving an empty chair and questions about his record. Watch this to hear unfiltered perspectives on the biggest issues facing Minneapolis. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Empty Chair: Why Omar Fateh didn’t show up 01:10 – Setting the stage: A dinner table debate, not another forum 05:00 – Who are you ranking #2? The games of ranked-choice voting 15:00 – Narratives of crisis: Is Minneapolis “at the bottom of the barrel”? 25:00 – Policing, safety, and the city’s trust deficit 35:00 – The role of money: Jacob Frey’s massive fundraising advantage 45:00 – Political identity: race, representation, and the mayor’s role 55:30 – The question I would have asked Omar Fateh about Uber/Lyft 01:00:00 – Closing thoughts: Leadership, trust, and who actually runs this city

    Jazz Hampton & DeWayne Davis on why they should each be Minneapolis' mayor

  6. 1d ago

    DALLAS GOLDTOOTH: A Minnesota Rez Kid makes it in Hollywood

    Dallas Goldtooth has taken one of the most unusual career arcs in entertainment — from Minnesota rez-based comedy sketches with the 1491s, to Reservation Dogs, to the Fallout TV show, to starring alongside Jason Clarke in Apple TV’s The Last Frontier.  We talk about his viral beginnings, the transition from indie comedy to blockbuster streaming action, and what it means to represent Native voices on screen while raising a family of six.   Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Dallas Goldtooth’s Hollywood leap 02:00 – Growing up on the Lower Sioux Reservation 07:30 – Comedy as survival: The 1491s & viral sketches 13:00 – Minnesota history, monuments, and reckoning with the past 20:00 – Landing roles in Reservation Dogs and Rutherford Falls 25:00 – Breaking down The Last Frontier 29:00 – The “copaganda” question and conflicted roles 34:00 – Representation, identity & Native roles in Hollywood 41:00 – Acting in Fallout with Walton Goggins 45:00 – Family life with six kids while acting 55:00 – Reflections on culture, comedy & the future

    DALLAS GOLDTOOTH: A Minnesota Rez Kid makes it in Hollywood

  7. 1d ago

    Drive-Time Radio Host Jason DeRusha

    I sat down with longtime Minnesota media voice Jason DeRusha – WCCO Radio host, former TV anchor, and media personality – for a lively and candid conversation about his career, the state of journalism, and the messy line between authenticity and ego. In this conversation we cover: 00:00 – The Jason Cam & innovating early in media 07:00 – Ego vs. arrogance: why Minnesotans hold themselves back 12:00 – Skyways, tourism, and why Minneapolis struggles with growth 20:00 – The origins of Good Question and what he learned from it 30:00 – Living with a public persona vs. being yourself 41:00 – Social media, sponsored content, and the authenticity trap 50:00 – The business of being a media personality 57:00 – The future of local news and digital creators Jason shares stories about buying his own billboard, why ego isn’t a dirty word, and how Minnesota could better tell its own story to the world. Art by Megan Moore - you can see her works at https://www.meganmoore.com/ If you enjoy thoughtful conversations with people shaping Minnesota’s culture, subscribe for more episodes of One Hour Detours.

    Drive-Time Radio Host Jason DeRusha

  8. 1d ago

    MELVIN CARTER – From Florida Blocked Ballot to St Paul City Hall

    I so enjoyed my conversation with Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter. Currently running for his third term, Mayor Carter has overseen crisis to crisis all while leading a city that also serves as Minnesota's political capitol.  In this conversation we speak about:  Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & running for a third term 01:18 – From “best job in the world” to “crisis bingo” 11:09 – Parenting, school safety & the Minneapolis shooting 14:15 – Why St. Paul is pushing to ban assault rifles 19:05 – The Second Amendment & political rhetoric 29:23 – Florida 2000: arguing the right to vote 33:38 – Public engagement & governing differently 39:16 – Race in Minnesota vs. the South 42:02 – Guaranteed income, rent control & medical debt relief 47:14 – Homelessness, downtown St. Paul & foot traffic 49:53 – Skyways, safety perceptions & downtown competition

    MELVIN CARTER – From Florida Blocked Ballot to St Paul City Hall
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An hour is both a lot and not that much time. Each week I invite a notable guest to join me along with a comically large timer to speak about the issues that matter to them.When the clock hits zero, the interview ends. No fluff. No edits. No pre-written talking points.One conversation. One continuous hour. One Hour Detours is the brainchild of John O'Sullivan, best known as the creative voice of One Minute Tours, which took his community by storm when he launched it first in Melbourne, Australia, then in Minneapolis. Publishing weekly.

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