The Hot Dish

River Ghosts

Is the historic St. James Hotel in Red Wing, Minnesota really haunted? Or are the stories simply part of the rich folklore that surrounds one of Minnesota's most iconic river towns? In this episode of The Hot Dish Podcast, we travel along the mighty Mississippi River to uncover the legends, ghost stories, and mysterious encounters connected to the historic St. James Hotel. From reports of unexplained footsteps and shadowy figures to tales passed down through generations, we explore why this beautiful hotel has become one of Minnesota's most talked-about haunted locations. But we're not tackling the paranormal alone. This week, we're joined by one of our young guests yet, who brings a fresh perspective, asks the questions we might overlook, and helps us investigate whether these spooky stories hold any truth. Along the way, we discuss: * The history of the St. James Hotel * Famous ghost stories and paranormal claims associated with the hotel * The rivers and waterways that appear so often in ghost lore and folklore (including in Shakopee, MN) * What our young guest thinks about ghosts, hauntings, and mysterious experiences * Whether skepticism and curiosity can coexist Now, full disclosure: we're not entirely convinced that ghosts are real. While we love a good ghost story and enjoy exploring local legends, we're approaching this conversation with healthy skepticism, and a sense of fun. So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and join us as we explore one of Minnesota's most famous haunted landmarks. Are the spirits of the St. James Hotel still lingering in the halls, or are these stories simply echoes of the past? Listen now and decide for yourself.

Snipe Hunt

Welcome to Season 2 of The Hot Dish Podcast! Erin and Britt are back and kicking things off with a deep dive into one of the most iconic (and chaotic) parts of Minnesota. On this episode the duo dives into SNIPE HUNTING with a very special expert guest.

Tube City

Welcome to Season 2 of The Hot Dish Podcast! Erin and Britt are back and kicking things off with a deep dive into one of the most iconic (and chaotic) parts of 90s Minnesota childhood: indoor playgrounds. In this episode, the hosts: * Revisit the rise and fall of Discovery Zone and similar indoor play places * Share personal memories of indoor play places * Explore why indoor playgrounds became so popular, and why they disappeared * Pitch their own modern version: "Tube City" * Interview former Discovery Zone manager Steve Storzinger for real-life stories from behind the scenes Let's just say… things get messy.  From ball pit horror stories to roller slide disasters, Steve shares what it was really like managing a high-energy indoor play space, and why these places may not have been as magical as we remember. But despite the chaos, Erin and Britt make a compelling (and hilarious) case for bringing back a reimagined version of indoor play....minus the… issues.

The Minnesota Goodbye

You're listening to The Hot Dish Podcast with Erin and Britt!—your go-to spot for all things Minnesota… served up hot and fresh in 10 minutes or less!  Today we are talking about The Minnesota Goodbye. If you know, you know. Let's Dish! Check out our new Merch store [https://the-hot-dish.printify.me] Sign up for email notifications [https://forms.gle/Rj3MUiwcmSC3EhZz9]

Nickle Dickle Days

You're listening to The Hot Dish Podcast with Erin and Britt!—your go-to spot for all things Minnesota… served up hot and fresh in 10 minutes or less!  Today we are talking about Nickle Dickle Day with Aubrey. If you know, you know. Let's Dish! Check out our new Merch store [https://the-hot-dish.printify.me] Sign up for email notifications [https://forms.gle/Rj3MUiwcmSC3EhZz9]