Best Chris Lindstrom Podcasts (2025)

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Flagged and Forgotten | Ricki Laahs - S.O.S. #204 49:42

1d ago49:42

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Send us a text Tuesday show: 🎙️ S.O.S. Podcast | Ep. #204 Guest: Ricki Laahs – Marine Veteran, Critical Care Nurse, and Targeted Citizen In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ricki Laahs, a United States Marine Corps veteran whose career journey spans from military network administration to critical care nursing—and whose personal story raises…

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Behind the Scenes with Sager: Craft Beer, Partnerships, and Kitchen Magic 1:10:33

5d ago1:10:33

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Chris Lindstrom hosts the team from the Sager-Stoneyard Pub including Jim Zobel from Doughboyz! This episode revolves around the collaboration between Sager Beer Works and Stoneyard Brewing, highlighting how partnerships just might be the future of brew pubs! Listeners are introduced to Paul Guaracini and his journey in brewing, along with Oz from …

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FactoidFriday: Friday the 13th Fears and Factoid Show! 18:39

6d ago18:39

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Tune in for a spooky mix of Friday the 13th facts, fears, and folklore, straight from our listeners! From strange histories to quirky phobias, this episode is packed with eerie insights you won’t want to miss. Holly's Article from Atlas Obscura on the Thirteen Club can be found here: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/thirteen-club-superstition-…

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From whistleblower to cyber advocate | Paul Pearson - S.O.S. #203 48:26

6d ago48:26

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, we sit down with Paul Pearson, a seasoned IT professional and mission-driven leader whose journey took a life-altering turn after he unintentionally blew the whistle while contracting for the Department of Defense. What followed was a deep dive into ethical leadership, digital justice, and community empowerm…

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Leadership Beyond Rank: Neil Jurd Returns to S.O.S. #202 1:00:38

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Send us a text Back by popular demand, Neil Jurd OBE returns to Stories of Service to explore leadership, service, and the changing needs of those who lead—both in and out of uniform. A former British Army officer and Sandhurst instructor, Neil is the founder of Leader Connect and author of The Leadership Book, aiming to make leadership accessible,…

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From adversity to advocacy | Chris Greco - S.O.S. #201 49:13

13d ago49:13

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Send us a text In today’s episode, we sit down with Chris Greco — a dedicated father, husband, and executive performance coach whose journey is as inspiring as it is instructive. Known for his unwavering faith, grit, and perseverance, Chris brings a boundless energy and a core-values approach that has helped transform both people and organizations.…

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A Broken System: One Officer’s Fight for Accountability in the Armed Forces | S.O.S. #200 53:01

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Send us a text ***Apologies for the sound. Thankfully, it's fixed after a few minutes in.*** Imagine dedicating 30 years to the Air Force, retiring with honors, and returning to serve again—only to be abruptly terminated without explanation. Publicly shamed, later vindicated, and still left in limbo more than a year later. This is the reality for t…

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FactoidFriday: Boötes Void, the Hole In Space. 14:34

20d ago14:34

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Thanks to Dan, Ben, and Shannon for sending in facts to the Factoid Hotline! Their facts were all about The Boötes Void, a vast, roughly spherical region of space, 330 Million Light years wide that has almost nothing inside it. What could cause it, and is it from an angry ancient god? BBC Article: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/bo…

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From Warzones to Wagging Tails: The Journey of Christopher Lamy | S.O.S. #199 1:01:41

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Send us a text In this in-person episode of Stories of Service, Theresa Carpenter speaks with Christopher Lamy—veteran, dog trainer, and her SkillBridge provider—about his journey from Air Force K-9 handler to community advocate. Growing up as the oldest of seven, Chris developed leadership skills and a bond with animals early on. After 10 years in…

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Rewiring the mind | Rob Sweetman - S.O.S. #198 55:23

28d ago55:23

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Send us a text Can a Navy SEAL serve in our toughest military roles, launch multiple companies, speak hard truths, and still have the heart to lead a movement in wellness? Rob Sweetman is living proof. In this episode, I sit down with Rob — a former Navy SEAL turned sleep scientist and founder of 62Romeo and Sleep Genius — who’s on a mission to rad…

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Guarding the Guardsmen: Andy Lindstrom’s Pro Se Fight for Justice - S.O.S. #197 1:26:35

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, we follow Sgt. Andrew “Andy” Lindstrom — a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former Nevada National Guardsman — as he takes on the military establishment in a courageous solo legal battle. After reporting military sexual trauma (MST) and financial misconduct within the Nevada National Guard, Lindstrom faced hars…

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From Trains to Taps: Rails and Ales and More! 55:57

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Chris Lindstrom (@stromie) hosts a captivating discussion about the vibrant food and beer scene in Rochester, particularly focusing on the upcoming Rails and Ales festival. Otto Vondrak (@roc_otto), the marketing manager for the Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad (@rocrealtrains) and create of the Rochester Beer Blog (@rocbeerblog), joins the co…

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Celebrating Local Flavor: Vendor Highlights from Rochester's Lilac Festival 22:09

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Note from Chris (@stromie) - this was intended to be an episode with short interviews with all of the vendors mentioned recorded live at the Lilac Festival (@rochesterlilacfestival), but unfortunately, technical issues are preventing these from being listenable. Instead, I am bringing you some highlights from my discussions with these fascinating p…

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Combat to Comedy: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Robin “Phoenix” Johnson | S.O.S. #195 54:52

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Send us a text This week, we're joined by Lt. Col. (Ret.) Robin "Phoenix" Johnson—combat veteran, international comedian, and leadership expert. With 20+ years in the U.S. Army and five combat deployments, Robin now uses humor to inspire and lead across the globe. From Armed Forces Entertainment to Stanford classrooms, she shares how laughter can r…

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Just Can't Not - Magnus Photo Hunt at the Lilac Festival - Just Can't Not 27:27

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This episode of Just Can't Not features Chris Lindstrom (@stromie) chatting with Magnus (@magnusapollo) to learn about the interactive art he created for the 2025 Lilac Festival (@rochesterlilacfestival)! This project has everything - a photo scavenger hunt of animal art around the park, a giant Magnus along the entrance, laser artwork on rocks, an…

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Just Can't Not - Magnus Photo Hunt at the Lilac Festival 27:27

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This episode of Just Can't Not features Chris Lindstrom (@stromie) chatting with Magnus (@magnusapollo) to learn about the interactive art he created for the 2025 Lilac Festival (@rochesterlilacfestival)! This project has everything - a photo scavenger hunt of animal art around the park, a giant Magnus along the entrance, laser artwork on rocks, an…

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Just Can't Not - Magnus Photo Hunt at the Lilac Festival - Just Can't Not 27:27

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This episode of Just Can't Not features Chris Lindstrom (@stromie) chatting with Magnus (@magnusapollo) to learn about the interactive art he created for the 2025 Lilac Festival (@rochesterlilacfestival)! This project has everything - a photo scavenger hunt of animal art around the park, a giant Magnus along the entrance, laser artwork on rocks, an…

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Resilience in Action: The Inspiring Journey of T.Shane Johnson | S.O.S. #194 1:08:23

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, we sit down with T.Shane Johnson—U.S. Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and best-selling author. T.Shane opens up about his extraordinary journey from surviving a brutal gang attack and homelessness to building a successful business empire and making a national impact. What You’ll Lea…

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From Special Forces to Storytelling with Randall Surles - S.O.S. #193 1:01:20

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Send us a text This week’s guest is Randall Surles—a retired Sergeant Major with over 40 years of experience bridging elite military service and the literary world. From leading missions as an infantryman in the 75th Ranger Regiment and a Green Beret, to crafting bestselling books as a Story Grid Certified Editor, Randy’s journey is nothing short o…

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JCN - Celebrating Community and Tradition: The Lilac Festival's Impact - Just Can't Not 55:07

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The Rochester Lilac Festival (@rochesterlilacfestival), a celebrated institution marking the commencement of spring and the festival season, is ready to kick off on Friday May 9th! This year, the festival commemorates 127 years of tradition, having evolved from a modest gathering into a grand ten-day event that attracts over half a million visitors…

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JCN - Celebrating Community and Tradition: The Lilac Festival's Impact 55:07

2M ago55:07

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The Rochester Lilac Festival (@rochesterlilacfestival), a celebrated institution marking the commencement of spring and the festival season, is ready to kick off on Friday May 9th! This year, the festival commemorates 127 years of tradition, having evolved from a modest gathering into a grand ten-day event that attracts over half a million visitors…

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One Drink Podcast Crossover: The Great Gas Station Snack Showdown 1:02:42

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This episode of the Food About Town podcast features guests Matthew and Oliver from the One Drink Podcast (@onedrinkroc), who join Chris in discussing their gas station snack favorites in a tournament to crown the best snack on the go! They explore the nostalgia tied to snacks encountered on road trips and late-night adventures, emphasizing how the…

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FactoidFriday - Dolphin Communications with AI 19:06

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Thanks to listeners who sent in the Factoids about the DolphinGemma project and the hope to talk to other animals using AI Large Language Models: Blog mentioned can be found here: https://blog.google/technology/ai/dolphingemma Learn about Alex the African Grey Parrot: @TheAlexFoundation Follow Apollo the African Grey: @apolloandfrens Hector D. Byrd…

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Charting a course with Navy Recruiting | Capt. Gervy Alota - S.O.S. #192 55:42

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Captain Gervy Alota, a decorated Surface Warfare Officer, Naval Academy graduate, and proud son of a Navy Chief. He shares his journey from playing Navy football to commanding multiple amphibious warships and pioneering the Navy’s first LCS Mine Countermeasures Mission Package Detachment. With over t…

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Exploring the Terrifying and the Terrific: A 585 Podcast Crossover! 1:22:24

2M ago1:22:24

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Welcome to a VERY SPECIAL crossover podcast episode between @FoodAboutTownPodcast / @LunchadorPodcasts and the sister shows That Sounds Terrific in the 585 (@soundsterrific) and That Sounds Terrifying (@thatsoundsterrifying) hosted by Christine Green (@chrissygreenny), Nick Koziol (@kozioln), and Jess DiCotas (@rocjessy)! The crew talks about the o…

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Navy Vet turned Filmmaker | Kerron Andrews - S.O.S. #191 1:04:56

2M ago1:04:56

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Send us a text Why is military transition so difficult? Kerron Andrews captures it perfectly: “It’s the loss of our entire identity.” For so many of us, the military isn’t just a job—it’s our foundation, our purpose, and at times, the only constant we’ve had. Even when we felt alone, even when we doubted ourselves, service gave us a sense of belong…

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FactoidFriday - A Ramble about Dire Wolves 23:51

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Thanks to those that wrote in sharing the facts about Dire Wolves and De-extinction. Took some time for a 20 minute ramble on the topic of What a Dire Wolf is, What Early Man Might have Met, and also how crazy Man's Control of DNA is. ------------------ Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Do you have a unique story of the strange that y…

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Healing Eyes and Minds - Dr. Andrew Doan | S.O.S. #190 56:49

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Send us a text There’s nothing better than connecting with fellow active duty content creators—especially when they’re active duty senior naval officers! When Andrew first reached out months ago asking how to “do both”—serve our country and show up authentically on social media—I knew he was onto something powerful. Since then, it’s been amazing to…

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Restoring Military Justice: Inside Nevada Senate Bill 95 ⚖️| S.O.S. #189 57:14

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Send us a text 🎙️ New Episode Drop! Restoring Military Justice: Inside Nevada Senate Bill 95 ⚖️🇺🇸 Should National Guard members have the right to demand a court martial instead of facing non-judicial punishment? Nevada lawmakers think so — and we’re diving into why. 💥 Highlights: ✔️ Allison Bailey’s case & the push for due process ✔️ Zero fiscal im…

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JCN - Explore Rochester Live - Episode 1 - Just Can't Not 52:25

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The episode commences with an introduction to a special event, celebrating the ten-year retrospective of Explore Rochester at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center. The host expresses gratitude towards Steve Carter and Justin Doucet for their involvement and the opportunity to conduct nearly fifty-five interviews, capturing the essence of Rochester…

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JCN - Explore Rochester Live - Episode 1 52:25

2M ago52:25

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The episode commences with an introduction to a special event, celebrating the ten-year retrospective of Explore Rochester at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center. The host expresses gratitude towards Steve Carter and Justin Doucet for their involvement and the opportunity to conduct nearly fifty-five interviews, capturing the essence of Rochester…

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From Service to Policy: How Veterans Are Shaping the Future | Jason Loughran - S.O.S. #188 1:07:28

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Send us a text What better people to shape policy than those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to serve their nation? In this episode, we discuss the critical nature veterans can play within the political arena- think politics is not for you? You may change your mind after this episode!!! Jason Loughran is a United States Navy veteran and a dedi…

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Turning Pain into Purpose - The Story of Resilience | S.O.S. #187 1:10:41

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Send us a text The wounds of war must never be forgotten—but for many, that pain becomes a driving force for something greater. This Tuesday, I welcome back returning guest Michael Meyers, II, who joins us to discuss an ambitious new filmmaking project with Nicole Amelio. We also welcome Robert Vincent O’Berg whose own story of hope and healing is …

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FAT Bites - March Magnus, Toronto, and John Ballou 25:35

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This episode of FAT Bites was recorded on-site during March Magnus (@magnusapollo) at Made On State in the heart of Rochester. Chris chats with John Ballou (@jackbearstamps), an artist and curator of the Mini Mystery Art Machine (@minimysteryartmachine). Chris and John reflect on personal experiences, making it clear that community engagement is no…

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March Factoid Friday - Oak Trees and Villains 18:38

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Do you have a cool factoid to share on the air? Do you have a unique story of the strange that you just need to get off your chest? Write us at [email protected] Send a message on BlueSky or X: @magnusapollo Or call and leave a voice mail at: 585-310-2473 The Mind of Magnus is a Proud Member of the Lunchador Podcast Network. To join the Patreo…

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Military Sexual Trauma Survivor - Jean Payne | S.O.S. #186 49:38

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Send us a text In this episode, Jean Payne, a Navy vet and MST survivor, shares her journey of empowerment. As CEO of TI Verbatim Consulting, she advocates for systemic change, including VA House Bill 2520. Jean is also the author of Reclaim Your Worth and Jean and the Magnificent Mirror, promoting self-worth and justice. 🔹 Tune in to hear: ✔️ Jean…

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Exploring Rochester's Freshest: A Dive into Growing Family Farms 59:28

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Chris chats with Courtney Klee, a farmer at Growing Family Farms, who shares her journey into agriculture and highlights the farm's commitment to regenerative practices. They discuss the variety of produce they grow and how CSAs foster a direct relationship between farmers and consumers. Courtney explains how CSAs work, allowing customers to receiv…

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Behind the Studio Door crossover episode! 49:35

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I was asked to jump on the mic to chat with Molly (@thedarlingrevolution) and Christian (@letsgocnote) from Behind the Studio Door podcast! A great chat was had, that could have easily gone on for hours. Like and follow @behindthestudiodoor to learn more about the amazing artists in the #Roc! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Do you have a cool factoid to …

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Mark C. Fava – Naval Wisdom, Aviation Law, and Leadership | S.O.S. #185 59:20

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Mark C. Fava, an author, speaker, and career aviation lawyer who currently serves as a Vice President at The Boeing Company. Mark’s career spans decades in both the military and corporate worlds. He served as a Naval Flight Officer and Mission Commander in the P-3 Orion, accumulating over 3,000 fligh…

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From the Depths to a New Mission – DGUTS’ Journey | S.O.S #184 1:31:19

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Send us a text When two fellow military podcasters get together, ones who are both deeply passionate in fighting the mental health stigma by taking better care of Sailors, well you know it’s going to be a great conversation! Ladies and gentleman, is my honor to bring you the man behind the Don’t Give Up the Ship podcast! In this episode, we sit dow…

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