Excelsior!

About Excelsior!

Excelsior! is a Twin Cities platform dedicated to the people, stories, art, music, businesses, and ideas shaping the community. Through conversations, interviews, photography, events, and independent media, Excelsior! puts the spotlight on the people doing interesting things in Minnesota. It’s a place to discover local voices, hear the stories behind the work, and connect with the people making the Twin Cities what it is.

Publisher

Britleigh

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jul 2021

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

131 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Regen Ryan Loves Coconut Milk Ice Cream!

   Sometimes you meet someone out in the wild, they introduce you to their music, and you discover something you didn't even know you were missing. That's how I met Regen Ryan, and I had no idea what conscious hip-hop was until he introduced me to his music. Now I'm over here thinking, how have I never heard anything like this before?! Ryan's music is entertaining, incredibly creative, and packed with lyrics that are fun, thought-provoking, and educational. He brings together his passions for regenerative farming, health and wellness, and spirituality in a way that feels entirely his own. There's a lot to learn in his music, but it doesn't feel like a lecture. It makes you want to listen, think, and maybe see the world a little differently. In this conversation, we get to know the person behind the music, what inspired him to bring these worlds together, and how his love for regeneration goes beyond the soil and into how we care for ourselves, connect with others, and move through life. I really loved getting to know Ryan and hearing more about the heart behind what he creates. I also had the opportunity to photograph his album shoot out in the woods. This is one of those conversations that reminds you how much there is to discover when you stay curious and let people introduce you to something new. And if you've never listened to conscious hip-hop before, this might be a pretty great place to start. Listen in, check out Regen Ryan's music, and see what happens when hip-hop meets healing, wellness, and a little regeneration. Find Regen Ryan: Listen to his music on SoundCloud or find him on Apple Music. see more at www.excelsiorp.com

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Lisa Whichmann Loves Wine!

   Lisa is a realtor AND the woman behind Perfect Virtual Assistants, where she helps businesses find the right virtual assistant to make life a little easier. We talk about how it all works, answer questions about hiring a VA, and get into Lisa’s journey from working as a server to becoming the boss lady she is today. I LOVE Lisa! We’ve had so much fun running into each other at business networking events, and she brings that same bright, positive energy to this episode. We laugh a lot, talk about staying positive, not worrying so much, running a business, and so much more.

3. 

   27 Sept 2026

   Ditch Pigeon Loves Burger Vision!

   sit down with two of my favorite musicians and lovebirds, Hayley Anne and Morgan, of the Minnesota band Ditch Pigeon! We talk about all things music, art, their lives, and their newest album, Burger Vision. I saw them perform in early August and was in awe of what they’ve created. From their collaborations to the incredible work they put into this album, there’s so much to love about what they’re doing. We get into the story behind Burger Vision, their creative process, and what’s coming next for the band. see more on www.excelsiorp.com

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

58

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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