This Must Be The Place
The podcast that gives you more Twin Cities history and neighborhood trivia than any reasonable person ever asked for.
Welcome to This Must Be The Place, the show where two dudes dig into real Minnesota history, legendary neighborhoods, forgotten stories, and all the oddly specific things that make the Twin Cities the greatest place on earth (and yes, we are prepared to argue about it).
It’s part history lesson, part neighborhood tour, part “I read five books so you don’t have to,” and part “accidentally funny because we’re just built like this.”
Expect deep dives, questionable analogies, unnecessary enthusiasm for local streets, and more facts about Minneapolis / Saint Paul than you’ll ever need in your daily life. But hey, now you’ll be the most interesting person at any brewery within a 10-mile radius.
Smart-ish.
Funny-ish.
Very Minnesota.
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Episodes
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
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.
Questions or comments?
Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com
📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889
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
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
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.
Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889
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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
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
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
Questions or comments? Reach us at: 📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
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.
Questions or comments? Reach us at: 📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
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 dive into Como Park in Saint Paul. Talk about the Zoo, the conservatory, great local dive bars, the history and the housing. In addition we debut our team Golden | Shields and how we approach our jobs and end it off with come BoomTimes.
Questions or comments?
Reach us at:
📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com
📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
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 dive headfirst into the wonderful world of Minneapolis’s Kingfield and East Harriet—two neighborhoods so charming, even GPS refuses to misdirect you. We’ll uncover their rich history, drool over the must-visit restaurants, and explore the cultural gems and natural wonders that make them prime spots to live, visit, or casually pretend you can afford.
Plus, with open house season in full swing and bidding wars reaching gladiator levels, we’ll arm buyers with tips and tricks to survive the madness.
And finally, we tackle life’s most controversial questions like, Which cartoon characters would you eat and are bike riders actually the worst people on the planet? (Spoiler: It depends on whether they just cut you off.) Buckle up—it’s going to be a ride!
Questions or comments?
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📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com
📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
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 Saint Paul's West Side, the history, houses and of course Food all while taking in the views from over the high bridge. We also talk interest rates and affordability, plus get into some BooMTiMeS with state basketball playoffs, new TV shows and shout out local music legends.
Questions or comments?
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📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com
📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
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 to producer/director D A Bullock about his upcoming documentary, "Mr. Backlash", a look at the immediate aftermath, turmoil, politicks and growth that happened from the brutal murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. 5 years removed, D A helps bring us perspective of what has changed and the work still needed in our community.
We also talk Northside and why it is one of the most overlooked but indisputable gems of Minneapolis!
Questions or comments?
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📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com
📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
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 St. Paul's Merriam Park neighborhood, Mn Accents and we explore some trends in flooring and design that we love and ones that we hate! We also talk a little BooMTiMeS and sectional High school MN basketball.
Questions or comments? Reach us at:
📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com
📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889
00:00 Preview
01:15 Intro
05:08 Neighborhood Watch
05:20 What's in an Accent
09:35 Merriam Park
16:20 Shops and Restaurants
19:00 Choo Choo Bobs (RIP)
20:23 The Dapper Wolf
25:00 Gus Gus
26:40 Trends we love and hate. (LVP and more)
46:30 BooMTiMeS (the Prince Doc that never was)
50:18 MIA (Minneapolis Institute of Art)
53:22 Sectional HS Basketball time!
58:32 We Out.
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
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 take an in depth look at Minnehaha Falls, the history and the current vibes. We lament the lost interview of former Gopher Star, Pro Basketball Player and Friend of the Pod, Austin Hollins. We explore what Twin Cities housing will look like in the YEAR 3000 and discuss if twin cities sandwich places are legit.
Questions or comments? Reach us at:
📧 Email: thismustbetheplacepod@gmail.com
📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889