Episodes
Ep. 11: Wink World: Permission to Play
Our guest in this episode is an award-winning writer and performer, Grammy-nominated composer and a frequent public speaker on the subject of creativity… and he was a co-founding performer of Blue Man Group. Chris Wink, CEO and Founder of Wink World, joins our hosts Chris Grap and Grant Bunt...
Ep. 11: Wink World: Permission to Play
Our guest in this episode is an award-winning writer and performer, Grammy-nominated composer and a frequent public speaker on the subject of creativity… and he was a co-founding performer of Blue Man Group. Chris Wink, CEO and Founder of Wink World, joins our hosts Chris Grap and Grant Buntje to sh...
Ep. 10: A Chillingly Fun Conversation
There is a science – and an art – behind the thrill of fear. In this episode, Sean Chung, Creative Director for American Monsters shares why they chose Mall of America to launch a new breed of haunted house, Onionhead’s Revenge. A chillingly fun conversation lets listeners know what to expect when t...
Ep. 9: Minnesota: A Land of Sporting Legends
Minnesota has long been home to legendary sports figures (think Harmon Killebrew, Kirby Puckett, Neal Broten, Paul Molitor, Cindy Nelson, Fran Tarkenton, Lindsay Whalen, Randy Moss and so many more), but is has also played host to legendary sporting events and championships. Everything from two Supe...
Ep. 8: Glitter, Glitter...Everywhere!
Friends who watch this episode are in for a treat! Our guest, Sasha Cassadine, outshines the room in her beautiful outfit and even more beautiful personality. Born and raised in Memphis TN, Sasha made her way to the Twin Cities and has never looked back! As a sought-after drag performer, Sasha shar...
Ep. 7: Selling a Destination...from Dream to Reality
This episode’s guests have been a part of the Mall of America journey from Day 1, literally. Bonnie Carlson and Jan Kroells – both with the Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau – were at the iconic meeting when the Ghermezian family first presented their grand idea for ‘America’s Mall’ to city...
Ep. 6: How to Build A Dream…. One Dish at a Time
In this episode of So Much More, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Kam Talebi, the Founder and CEO of Kaskaid Hospitality and Carrie Charleston, VP of Leasing for Mall of America. Kaskaid owns and operates restaurants including CRAVE, UNION, Salsa A La Salsa, Avenida, Zio Italian, Burger Burg...
Ep. 5: A City Within A City
With more than 32 million annual visitors, 10,000 employees and the busiest transit hub in Minnesota, Mall of America is, in almost every way, a bustling city. The Mall is fortunate to be at the center of Bloomington, Minnesota one of the most exciting cities in the nation. And on this episode, Bloo...
Ep. 4: In the Ring
Spectators and fans rarely get a true peak inside the ring. In this episode, fans – and yet-to-be-fans get that rare chance to hear from a local Minnesota legend and share in his passion for this sport. Arik started F1RST Wrestling in 2007 and has hosted a wide variety of wrestling sporting events –...
Ep. 3: Safety is The Priority
Two long-time security professionals at Mall of America, explore the topic of safety and security at the nation’s largest mall. With more than 32 million visitors each year, this massive shopping destination can pose unique challenges for the team dedicated to protecting all who enter. We speak with...