We start with a story that proves, once and for all, that Dave really is a genius (though he’s too humble to say so). From there, we dive into the process behind his bestselling book Take a Shower, Show Up on Time, and Don’t Steal Anything, and how the simplest things—like lemonade stands and thank-you cards—can teach us volumes about kindness and connection.
This episode is the perfect reminder that joy can come from anywhere—a bike ride, a note in the mail, or a morning radio show that’s still making us laugh after all these years.
1:00 Dave Ryan really is a genius – and here’s the story
4:45 The importance of stopping at lemonade stands and sending thank you cards
6:00 All about his children’s book
7:15 The joy found in owning an electric bike
10:00 Engineers and architects design MOA with no central heating
11:00 Jill’s most embarrassing/favorite moment as an MOA intern
14:00 Little known facts about Mall of America
16:15 Dave’s first visit to Mall of America (before moving to Minnesota)
17:00 One final story from Dave
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Guests: Dave Ryan, radio personality, media legend, and host of The Dave Ryan Show on KDWB; Sara Johnson, Marketing Director for Mall of America
Hosts: Jill Renslow, Daniel Jasper
Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.
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