This Must Be The Place

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The podcast that gives you more Twin Cities history and neighborhood trivia than any reasonable person ever asked for. Welcome to This Must Be The Place, the show where two dudes dig into real Minnesota history, legendary neighborhoods, forgotten stories, and all the oddly specific things that make the Twin Cities the greatest place on earth (and yes, we are prepared to argue about it). It’s part history lesson, part neighborhood tour, part “I read five books so you don’t have to,” and part “accidentally funny because we’re just built like this.” Expect deep dives, questionable analogies, unnecessary enthusiasm for local streets, and more facts about Minneapolis / Saint Paul than you’ll ever need in your daily life. But hey, now you’ll be the most interesting person at any brewery within a 10-mile radius. Smart-ish. Funny-ish. Very Minnesota.

  1. FEB 21

    Ep 48. The great Ai debate and the banning of one minute tours.

    This week we talk all things Ai in Real Estate and beyond. We double ban the one minute tours guy and unveil a new segment called Pubes, plus Boomtimes and more 00:00 INtro 01:30 Abortion house 04:06 One Minute Floors 04:35 John O’Sullivan Banned, Again. 09:30 Shrimp on the Barby 10:00 The Great Ai debate 18:00 We can tell it was written by Ai 20:25 Does Society Care? 24:00 the people in charge of Ai are scumbags 25:15 Neighborhood watch Ai Style 27:20 The loop 29:15 Ai is Groundhog Day 30:15 The Prompt Gaslighting 35:00 Ai is the manifestation of Tech Bros personality 37:25 Possibly Useful Bulletins Effecting Society 40:00 Boomtimes Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

    52 min

  2. FEB 11

    Ep: 47 Raspberry Buble' and the flying houses of Ericsson

    This week we dive into Ericsson, including the neighborhood’s strange history of literally exploding houses thanks to the water table (not really). We break down the best food and drink spots in the hood, give a clear picture of what to expect heading into the spring market, and talk through what actually matters if you’re thinking about buying or selling. Also: Papa John’s was an okay job to have… but still trash pizza. Andrew unveils a few client amendments he’d like the entire world to sign, and we wrap things up with BoomTimes, hair bands, and small-town Pennsylvania wrestling stories that somehow make perfect sense in context. Questions or comments? Reach us at: Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889 00:00 Intro 00:50 Casey does the Andrew thing 06:10 Hairbands and Reading 08:25 Neighborhood Watch (Dinky town) and Ericsson 19:40 The Villages of Minneapolis 28:00 Lake Hiawatha is kind of gross? 31:30 The Flying houses of Ericsson 34:30 Stats of Housing in Ericsson 37:30 Spring Market and ICE is still here 40:30 Higher living wages, not lower interest rates 49:40 Andrew’s Amendments 58:00 BoomTimes 01:02:54 End

    1h 4m

  3. JAN 29

    Minnesota Stand Up: EP 46 The state of our state in our new normal

    MN STAND UP On this episode we talk about the state of our state. Minnesota has been through a lot over the past few weeks and as we try and grasp for some sense of normalcy we are confronted with what that now means. Stay strong, stay connected and stay vigilant. Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

    44 min

  4. JAN 7

    EP:45 It's Winter get rid of ICE and, the Past and Present of Cedar Riverside.

    On this episode of This Must Be The Place, we dig into the past and present of Cedar-Riverside—a neighborhood shaped by immigrants, resistance, culture, and constant outside pressure. We talk about how Cedar-Riverside evolved from an immigrant gateway, to a counterculture stronghold, and into the community it is today. We break down the architecture, the people, and the real stories behind the skyline. Stories that are too often misunderstood, misrepresented, or ignored. We also stop everything to address the horrific murder committed by ICE just miles from where we film and record. A woman, a U.S. citizen, who was clearly trying to leave the scene—not fight—was killed. This was not an accident. This was not an abstraction. It happened here, in our city, and it demands to be named and confronted. Silence isn’t neutral. We stand with our neighbors, full stop. Plus: BoomTimes, history, and the kind of uncomfortable local context that actually matters. Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889 00:00 Intro Fvck ICE 01:37 Andrew’s Intro 05:31 Neighborhood watch cedar Riverside 11:59 Riverside Plaza 14:25 Brutalist Architecture and Urban Redevelopment 16:00 Cedar Riverside Counterculture Culture 27:00 Inside the Mcknight Building 33:50 Somali’s as our neighbors 35:12 Chef Casey cooks.  Fvck ICE 37:22 Mary Tyler Moore tie in 40:30 history of Somali Refugee to MN 44:54 Still a counter culture and artist mecca 46:15 Tripple Rock RIP 47:23 BooMtImes Stranger Things 52:10 RIP Dick Enrico (2nd wind) 53:20 Adam Palley

    56 min

  5. 12/03/2025

    For my Money: It's the Theater: Minneapolis' famed downtown strip + this week in MN history!

    Tis the season — and for our money, that means bundling up and heading straight to the historic theater district in Minneapolis. In this episode, we dig into the history, rumors, and mysteries behind one of Minneapolis’ oldest “natural wonders”… which, spoiler alert, is not natural at all — but it is absolutely wonderful. But that’s not all… We also dive into This Week in MN History, another round of Boomtimes, and the festive (and slightly dangerous?) world of Hanukkah gambling traditions,  from dreidels to chocolate coins to the high-stakes art of family bragging rights. Still nursing a turkey hangover? Not anymore. Shake it off and jump into the holiday season with us on this episode of This Must Be The Place. Questions or comments? Reach us at: 📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889

    1h 3m

  6. 11/02/2025

    Ep 41: A litany of Fv$k Ups. History of Rondo and I-94

    This week we dive deep into the history of Saint Paul’s legendary Rondo neighborhood — once the heart of the city’s Black community, full of thriving businesses, churches, and culture — and how the construction of I-94 tore through it, displacing hundreds of families and reshaping Saint Paul forever. We talk legacy, loss, and what it means for how we build (and rebuild) our cities today. Plus, another installment of This Week in Minnesota History, and of course BooMTiMeS as we keep it coming from the land of 10000 lakes. Tune in, learn something new, and see your city with fresh eyes.   https://rcodemn.org/ https://www.tpt.org/interstate-94-a-history-and-its-impact/video/tpt-co-productions-interstate-94-history-and-its-impact/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyixQ8l0_18   Questions or comments? Reach us at: 📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889 00:00 Intro (CASEY Messes up sound again until 13min) 01:00 Andrew’s Welcome 06:30 Math is hard 09:30 Neighborhood Watch - Rondo 10:20 Neighborhood watch is a feel 13:15 The sound finally is fixed 13:30 A litany of f**k ups (the story of Rondo) 15:05 History of Rondo 16:50 Great Quote about Rondo 17:30 Minnesotas Black WallStreet (I-94) 25:16 George Herold 28:05 Rondo public resources and archives 30:50 Reconnecting Rondo - ReThinking I-94 34:00 Possible unintended consequences 36:22 KTCA Documentary on Rondo 38:00 Rondo Days 40:02 This Week In Minnesota History 40:25 Winona Ryder, Volsted Act, Calvin Griffith 46:10 Jon Grunseth 49:02 BooMTiMeS 54:44 Play the music

    56 min

  7. 10/21/2025

    Ep:40 A conversation with Kaohly Her and her improbable run for Saint Paul Mayor

    This week on the pod: Kaohly Her shares the deeply personal story behind her decision to run for Mayor of Saint Paul, a campaign sparked by the tragic murder of her close friend and colleague, Melissa Hortman. In this wide-ranging and emotional conversation, she talks about her journey from escaping Laos after the Secret War to becoming a state representative who’s authored and passed major legislation. Kaohly opens up about how her refugee experience shaped her values, her commitment to public service, and her vision for a Saint Paul that’s experiential, inclusive, and open for business. We cover it all, from laughs to tears and everything in between, plus a few detours through BoomTimes, the NBA, The Chair Company, Community Ed, Hmong Village, and the glory days of tube televisions. Don’t miss this honest and inspiring look at leadership, resilience, and the future of Saint Paul. https://www.kaohlyforstp.com Questions or comments? Reach us at: 📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889   00:00 Intro and how Casey messed up audio for the first 9 minutes 01:33 Theme Song 02:17 Kaohly Her - income as a litmus test for politics 06:24 Introducing Representative Her 08:15 Kaohly’s origin story 09:00 FIXED AUDIO - politics is a privilege 10:30 how public schools shaped political future 12:09 RIsk Taker 13:10 What is a Fourteener? 15:30 Hiking a mountain as a life metaphor 16:15 Background as a refugee 19:45 Liberation is tied to one another 21:53 Is Saint Paul Stalled out? 22:38 How do we “unstick”? 26:15 “Either Or” politics. 27:20 St. Paul as a city ready to do business. 29:00 providing needed resources thru snowballing 32:00 how do you get investment in downtown Saint Paul? 35:30 Plan for experiential downtown 37:30 balancing social services with public safety 42:00 Showing up for collaborative work 44:00 Collaborating with School Board 48:45 Dealing with immigration and federal policies around ICE 51:15 Our Police protecting Our residents 54:40 Underdog Story 59:10 Mellisa Hortman’s Murder and why Kaohly is running 01:02:15 Better outcomes thru competition 01:03:40 No Excuses Leading thru Covid, George Floyd and Trumpism 01:08:30 kaohlyforstp.com 01:10:10n BooMTiMeS 01:11:20 Kaohly owns a tube TV with rabbit ears 01:11:51 Live Action with Orchestra “Avatar” 01:12:25 Shohei Ohtani 01:15:10 St Paul Community Ed Hmong Village and Hmong Museum 01:17:55 The Chair Company 01:18:45 The NBA is BACK. 01:20:06 Outro

    1h 21m

  8. 10/16/2025

    EP: 39 Minneapolis Needs Real Leadership — Dr. DeWayne Davis Isn’t Afraid to Say Why

    This week we sat down with Dr. DeWayne Davis, and let me tell you — this one goes deep. We talk about everything from his upbringing and early influences to how those experiences shaped his worldview and his vision for the future of Minneapolis. Dr. Davis has lived a life. From his personal journey through faith and identity to his work as a pastor and community leader, his story connects the dots between the personal and the political in a way that’s rare and real. This isn’t a campaign stump speech — it’s a raw, thoughtful conversation about what leadership actually looks like, how cities change, and what it takes to build something better. If you care about Minneapolis, or just love hearing smart people wrestle with big ideas, this is your episode. Tune in, drop a comment, and tell us what hit you the hardest.   Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889 00:00 Intro - a conversation with DeWayne Davis 01:15 DeWayne Davis 02:11 This is DeWayne’s Life 07:10 “Preaching” in the age of social media 07:50 History of engagement thru Sermons as trusted viewpoint 13:10 “Living where People Live” 19:11 Political Capital to invest in Minneapolis 24:40 Gnats vs Mosquitos 25:30 Going up against “The Frey Machine” 26:00 Growing up in Mississippi and a history of American Violence 31:40 Good faith conversations even when you disagree. 33:40 Joe Biden’d debate as the catalyst for running for mayor 36:40 how do you pay for your agenda? 41:10 The idea of false choice 42:35 Rent Control and History of housing 48:00 Expanding the conversation 50:00 Property tax and lack of imagination 52:00 The “WE” in solutions 53:40 Thoughts on MPD 01:04:30 Reallocation and Prioritization in current federal climate. 01:06:06 Accountability and Transparency thru information. 01:10:10 MPLS Public Schools and the idea of 3rd spaces 01:20:30 BooMTiMeS King of Ashes 01:22:04 Backlash Presidents 01:23:40 Agnes Obel and FleetWood Mac Rumors documentary 01:25:55 RIP D’Angelo 01:29:00 VOTE Nov. 4th

    1h 30m
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The podcast that gives you more Twin Cities history and neighborhood trivia than any reasonable person ever asked for. Welcome to This Must Be The Place, the show where two dudes dig into real Minnesota history, legendary neighborhoods, forgotten stories, and all the oddly specific things that make the Twin Cities the greatest place on earth (and yes, we are prepared to argue about it). It’s part history lesson, part neighborhood tour, part “I read five books so you don’t have to,” and part “accidentally funny because we’re just built like this.” Expect deep dives, questionable analogies, unnecessary enthusiasm for local streets, and more facts about Minneapolis / Saint Paul than you’ll ever need in your daily life. But hey, now you’ll be the most interesting person at any brewery within a 10-mile radius. Smart-ish. Funny-ish. Very Minnesota.

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  • Creator
    thismustbetheplacepod
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
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