This Must Be The Place

Ep: 33 Everything is Prettier in Whittier: Art, Acronyms & A-holes

This week on This Must Be The Place, we dig into all things Whittier — the Minneapolis neighborhood that somehow manages to be both the birthplace of the city’s arts scene and the epicenter of mysterious acronyms. MIA, MCAD, CTC... we cover the ones you’ve heard of and make up a few more just for fun.
We also confront an uncomfortable historical truth: pretty much every revered institution from the 19th and 20th century has a sleazy white guy somewhere in the background. Neat! Andrew pitches alternative names for the Juicy Lucy while attempting to bridge the gender gap in American bar food.
Trivia is played, boom times are analyzed, and Casey tells the story of how he nearly lost his nieces and nephews in a shark attack,, and more.
Join us — for art, burgers, light trauma, and a bit of Whittier history.
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00:00 We Begin
00:45 ANDY INTRO
02:18 JUICY LUCY ALTERNATIVES
02:42 Neighborhood Watch Whittier
03:15 Slick Nick or Damp Mallory?
05:52 Burger Bitch and other truths
06:30 What’s in a trend?
08:30 New Sylvie-isms
09:25 Whittier
10:40 Boundaries, Borders and Stats
19:04 MCAD Minneapolis College of Art and Design)
25:30 Arts and counter culture politics
30:12 MIA (Minneapolis Institute of Art)
30:33 GIANTS exhibit
33:46 artists?
35:25 Oldest piece of art in MIA
35:55 late 1800s The Birth of Art in Minnesota
36:40 Creepy Troubled Architect of MIA
44:49 Children’s Theater (smoothest transition ever)
46:38 Whittier Triva
52:19 BoomTimes
53:15 THE WIRE
58:24 Savannah Georgia
01:03:52 Shark Attacks

Austin Hollins: From Gophers to Global Hoops & Beats

🏀🎶 This Must Be The Place is back! After a short break, top Twin Cities Realtors Casey Golden and Andrew Shields sit down with Austin Hollins — pro basketball player, musician, and former Gopher standout.
We dive into:
✔️ Life overseas playing pro ball
✔️ Austin’s passion for music and what’s next
✔️ Growing up in Memphis & choosing Minnesota
✔️ Favorite spots to eat, play, and chill in MN & Europe
✔️ Coaching dreams and life after basketball
Whether you're a Gophers fan, music lover, or just curious about life in the Twin Cities — this episode’s got something for you!
📍 Subscribe for more Twin Cities stories, culture, and real estate insights. #ThisMustBeThePlace #TwinCitiesPodcast #AustinHollins #Gophers #MNRealEstate #BasketballLife #LifeAbroad #Minneapolis #SaintPaul #TwinCitiesLiving
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00:00 Lebron for KAT
01:38 Intro
02:02 Austin Hollins
04:27 Izmir Turkey
05:30 Casey Izmir Dog
10:41 Best Places Austin Played in Europe
13:45 Serbian Basketball Culture is nuts
21:00 Austin’s Favorite Airlines here and abroad
29:45 Coaching Career?
33:20 Andy’s take on Achilles injuries
37:48 IN defense of Joel Embiid
41:00 “PREACH” aka Austin Hollins talks about his new album
45:00 Austin’s food takes from around the world
50:50 French Food Sucks
55:45 Macalester Protest culture
56:30 Twin Cities food favorites
01:00:59 Austin as Billy Joel
01:01:10 Play the Music

Ep:31. Don't Sleep on Eat Street and a note on Escalation Clauses

Welcome to This Must Be The Place, the Twin Cities podcast hosted by top Minneapolis–Saint Paul Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden. We spotlight the people, neighborhoods, and real estate that make the Twin Cities a great place to live.
On this week's episode we spend 30 minutes on 4 blocks of S. Minneapolis's Nicollet Ave, otherwise known as "Eat Street". Join us for our favorite spots to eat and an homage to Cheapo Records. We also dig into escalation clauses to let you know why and when to use them in your home purchasing or selling journey. TLDR... Come Correct.
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00:00 Intro
00:49. Casey Tries to do Andrews Job
02:40 Andrew’s Weekly Hello
04:26 A plea to Sven Sundgaard
06:24 Escalation Clauses: What is it?
08:54 Andrew doesn’t like them
11:15 Muddying the water
13:42 we are your agents
14:40 Mallrats
15:25 Kevin Smith - M. Knight Shyamalan
16:20 Andrew butchers a name
17:12 Contact Us!
18:21 Neighborhood Watch (EAT STREET)
19:55 Is it Eat Street?
21:23 Andrew gets romantic about Eat Street
23:40 Pimento Jamaican Kitchen
24:30 DJ Willie Shu
25:07 Shout out Yoni
26:17 Do our memories affect our taste?
27:47 Quang - Andrew kills another name
29:30 Lu’s Sandwiches
30:52 How Colonization effects food
32:19 Rainbow Chinese
33:28 Glam Doll Donuts
35:11 Black Forrest
36:51 Google Yourself
37:25 Little Tijuana
38:55 The Copper Hen
39:16 Jasmine 26
41:04 A Love letter to CHEAPO RECORDS
44:11 BooMTiMeS
45:12 Department Q
46:58 Fugees The Score and Radio K
49:34 More Mispronunciations of things
50:40 Artisan home tour in Saint Paul
51:45 We Out.
52:44 Glam Doll Donut Dance

Summit Hill Knows No Chill | Relocation? Yes Please.

Welcome to This Must Be The Place, the Twin Cities podcast hosted by top Minneapolis–Saint Paul Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden. We spotlight the people, neighborhoods, and real estate that make the Twin Cities a great place to live.
🎙 In this episode: We explore Summit Hill, one of Saint Paul's most iconic neighborhoods, known for its historic architecture, tree-lined streets, and walkable charm. Whether you're into classic homes, local shopping, or the city's rich cultural history, Summit Hill offers something for everyone.
🏡 We also share why we've focused our real estate careers on relocation to the Twin Cities — and how helping people find community, whether they're moving from out of state or just across town, is what drives us.
🚨 Plus: – Casey laces up his running shoes
🏃‍♂️ – We talk YouTube sensation Simgee and the wild world of Boomtimes
🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes about Twin Cities real estate, lifestyle, neighborhoods, and the people who call Minnesota home.
#TwinCities #SaintPaulRealEstate #SummitHill #MinneapolisPodcast #RelocationSpecialists #HistoricHomes #MinnesotaLife #RealtorPodcast
 
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EP 29 Love Letters to Sandwiches & Windom

Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. 
 
On This Episode we read a mailbag letter and explore the Windom neighborhood in Minneapolis and briefly touch on "Love Letters" and wether we love them or not.  We also talk Sandwiches and make plans to have a definitive "sandwich off" for all the local favored spots!  Plus BoomTimes, Zipper Merges and Rule by old folks.
 
00:00 Intro
00:47 Welcome
03:49 Ageism?
08:15 Reading PA
10:26 Listener Email
12:21  Neighborhood Watch - Windom
13:30 Windom Geography
14:41 St. Paul Bagelry
16:00 Why Windom? Stats and Feels
17:30 Architecture and History
18:45 History - Richfield?
19:52 Henry Bachman
22:45 More Stats about Home Sale and Prices - Windom
27:57 William Windom
28:48 Dan Patch Railroad
29:20 2 truths and a lie - William Windom
31:45 Attractions, Shops and Places to Eat.
33:29 S. Lyndale Liquors - SANDWHICES
40:27 Real Estate Question - Love Letters?
45:30 BooMTiMeS
47:45 MallRat
49:21 Matty Matheson (cookie somethin)
50:30 Handmaid’s Tale Finale
54:10 Citizen Dick
54:22 Zipper Merge
56:20 Outro
 
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Ep:28 Unedited interview with "Trouble Boys" author, Bob Mehr. The Replacements & Lowry East

Hosted by top Twin Cities Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is your go-to podcast about the people, places, and properties that make the Twin Cities unique.
This week, we’re joined by Bob Mehr, acclaimed author of Trouble Boys—a definitive biography of Minneapolis legends, The Replacements. Hailed as one of the 100 greatest music books ever written, Trouble Boys dives deep into the band’s roots in South Minneapolis' Lowry East neighborhood. We explore their story and the neighborhood’s transformation in this episode.
Next week, we’re heading to the Windom neighborhood—stay tuned!
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Ep: 27 Dayton's Bluff, What's in a Zestimate and a Wolves Knicks NBA finals preview.

Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. 
🏙️ This week on TMBTP, we dive into the hidden gems of Dayton's Bluff—a Saint Paul neighborhood with rich history and jaw-dropping views. We also get a very unexpected voicemail from a surprising listener you won't believe.
💰 Ever wondered how accurate Zillow’s Zestimates really are? We unpack the mystery.
🏛️ We get hyped for Doors Open Minneapolis, a weekend full of urban exploration.
🏀 And yes, we boldly preview a potential Wolves vs. Knicks NBA Finals—manifest it with us.
🧠 Plus: Does gum even exist?
Seriously. Tune in for laughs, local lore, and late-night logic—only on TMBTP.
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00:00 Intro
00:36 Theme Song
01:00 Andrew’s Weekly Hello
02:54 Voice Mail from the Pope
06:03 Zesty Mints
06:30 Does Gum Exist?
08:26 Zestimates (AVM)
10:36 Zestimate shortcomings
11:00 How they calculate the Zestimate
15:00 “Claim” your house for the most accurate Zestimate
16:11 Neighborhood Watch (Dayton’s Bluff)
17:22 Where it is
21:26 Housing Stats
26:45 Indian Mounds regional park
31:14 Kaposia
34:40 Alternative facts about the “railroad industry”
35:42 Lyman Dayton (is a psycho)
38:29 Beers of the Bluff
42:42 Dayton Bluff crime stats (7th safest in Saint Paul)
43:58 BoomTimes
44:12 Doors Open Minneapolis
45:40 Open House Plug
46:25 Timberwolves vs Knicks Finals Preview
53:02 Appeal to Dell Demps.. come on the POD!
53:45 Play the music

Inspections, Papal Conclaves and House Teeth w/ Inspector DC Patton

Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. 
In this episode, we sit down with top-tier home inspector DC Patton for adeep dive into old homes, his unexpected path into the trade, the mysteries of the Papal Conclave, obscure wood species, Colorado quirks, and yes—house teeth. It's a fascinating, wide-ranging conversation you won’t want to miss.
 
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https://golden-shields.com
 
DC Patton : Heartland Inspections
https://heartlandinspections.com
 
00:00 Intro
01:04 Theme Song
01:34 Andy Time (EDINA)
06:55 DC Patton
09:31 DC origin story
18:25 Mid 60s neighborhoods in MN?
22:00 The wood we use to build
26:15 Housing Code and why it exists
30:59 House Teeth
34:48 What kind of dog is Casey?
35:51 G Love Special Sauce and Old Philly Historic homes
39:10 The Papal Minute with DC, Andrew and Casey
40:15 What's in a Home Inspection
48:06 Casey explaining how he is going to ask a question about asking a question
56:27 DC's inspection philosophy
01:03:21 Play the music

Ep25: Stillwater runs deep | Setting NYT Daily straight about the NAR settlement

Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. 
On this Episode we talk the city of Stillwater, the birthplace of MN. We also set the record straight for a hit job of story the NYTimes Daily aired about the NAR settlement.  Plus, Boomtimes and more!
 
South Hills Walking tour link :
https://www.stillwatermn.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/330/637269081193870000
 
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I'm not a rapper but I'm white. NE MPLS

Hosted by Twin Cities top Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden, This Must Be The Place is the go-to podcast for anyone curious about People, Places and Properties that make the Twin Cities special. 
 
On this week's episode we talk to extreme bowler, super mom, Djibouti transplant, realtor and MPLS taste maker, Stephenie Rosener @stephanie.rosener on IG about NE Minneapolis.  Which of the 13 neighborhoods are the ones to live in and which are the ones to visit!   Plus BooMTiMeS and art crawls. 
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