Real Talk with Rick

Real Talk with Rick
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Real Talk with Rick is hosted by Eden Prairie City Manager Rick Getschow. The show began in August 2018. Rick interviews guests who are associated and involved with the City of Eden Prairie.

  1. 08/14/2024

    Vote for This Podcast

    From records management to elections administration, Rick sits down to chat with David Teigland about his role as City Clerk. We additionally learn about David’s nontraditional career path, his Kevin Bacon number, and how well he fares in a surprise round of elections trivia.

    46 min

  2. 07/02/2024

    Winging It

    Rick talks aviation with Bob Jasperson, director of the Wings of the North Air Museum. Bob shares about his journey into aviation, the museum's history, and its fascinating link to a 1969 Minnesota Vikings game.

    46 min

  3. 12/29/2023

    Just Add Water

    Thousands of residents pass by the Eden Prairie Water Treatment Plant along Highway 5 each day. Have you ever wondered what goes on inside? Water Treatment Plant operations supervisor Joe Dusek chats with Rick as he provides a quick glimpse of what his team does, insights about our water, and the three most common questions he receives on tours — one of which is completely unrelated to water and all about Joe.

    30 min

  4. 10/24/2023

    The Real Ron Swanson

    Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation director Jay Lotthammer is also Real Talk With Rick’s self-proclaimed biggest fan. Jay makes his podcast debut, reflecting on 35 memorable years in public service, what’s next for him, and how he became known as “Jay Lobhammer” around the office.

    41 min

  5. 04/28/2023

    Food for Thought

    Michael Bui is a long-time Eden Prairie resident who, along with his wife, owns Mochi Dough, Bober Tea and the Pho Mai restaurant at the Asia Mall. We learn about how he and his family got their start in the industry, and how he balances a full-time job on top of running his restaurants. Michael also hints at an exciting new addition coming to the mall.

    37 min

  6. 03/21/2023

    Raising the Barre

    Megan Munoz, a recreation supervisor who oversees fitness programs at the Community Center and throughout the City, chats with Rick about growing up in Iowa and bunny yoga. We also find out what book genre she and Rick just cannot agree on.

    31 min

  7. 12/21/2022

    Fraud Fighter

    Pauline Sager, an investigative aide with the Eden Prairie Police Department, has dedicated the last 43 years to helping Eden Prairie residents as a certified financial crimes investigator. As the longest-tenured employee to serve the EPPD to date, she has a number of stories to share with Rick, including her first interview with the City, some of the most memorable cases she’s worked on, and her evolving get-togethers with a group she refers to as the 76ers.

    44 min

  8. 10/24/2022

    Real Talk with Ryks

    Brian Ryks, executive director and CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, chats with Rick about Flying Cloud and MSP airports, aviation trends, and some of his own personal experiences with travel.

    50 min
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About

Real Talk with Rick is hosted by Eden Prairie City Manager Rick Getschow. The show began in August 2018. Rick interviews guests who are associated and involved with the City of Eden Prairie.

Information

  • Creator
    Real Talk with Rick
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © City of Eden Prairie
  • Show Website
    Real Talk with Rick