Unrestricted with Ben Leber

Ben Leber

Upfront and candid conversations with some of the most interesting people in Minnesota and beyond. From athletes and politicians to everyone in-between, this is your place to escape and be entertained... all without restrictions.

  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Emmett Johnson "EMoney". National High School Football Player of the Year. Nebraska Cornhusker Running Back

    Special Thanks:
    Historic steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trends. http://jaxcafe.com/
    Regenerative & functional medicine/pain solutions/orthopedic specialist: https://rejuvmedical.com/
    Twin Cities #1 Roofing and Siding company: https://www.nmcexteriors.com/

    Emmett Johnson: "eMoney"
    - son of 1st generation Liberian parents
    - 2021 Mr. Football Minnesota
    - Finished senior year with over 2,500yds rushing; 42 TD's. 85 Tackles. 13 TFL's
    - High school career: almost 5,000yds rushing; 130 tackles
    - Also a basketball and track & field standout for Academy of Holy Angels
    - Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmettJohnson_?s=20&t=Chu3uhNf_6Chc0duSWj03g
    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmettj_/

    18 July 2022, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    Greg Daniel. Human Resource Tactics. Military-Grade Human Performance Evaluation

    Special Thanks:
    http://jaxcafe.com/ Historic steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trends
    https://rejuvmedical.com/ Leading experts in non-surgical orthopedic procedures.
    https://www.nmcexteriors.com/ Industry leaders in roofing, siding, and windows

    Gregory Daniel:
    CEO of Human Resource Tactics- https://www.hrtactics.com/
    - provides insights to enhance assessment, selection and development of elite professionals
    - Developed for Military Special Forces by former Special Forces operators
    - Use of Psychometrics
    - Works with NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, Fortune 500 Companies

    11 July 2022, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Mark Tauscher. 11yr Green Bay Packer Offensive Lineman. Wisconsin Badger. Super Bowl Champ

    Special Thanks:
    http://jaxcafe.com/  Historic steakhouse in NE Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trends

    Mark Tauscher:
    - Former walk-on Wisconsin Badger
    - 2000 7th Round Draft pick to Green Bay Packers
    - Elevated to starting lineup his Rookie yr.
    - Super Bowl 45 Champion
    - 2008 Walter Payton Man of the Year
    - 2008 Ed Block Courage Award winner
    -  Played all 11yrs with Green Bay Packers
    - 2018 Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
    - Radio Broadcaster analyzing Badgers & Packers football
    - Co-host of Wilde & Tausch on 100.5 ESPN Madison & 94.5 ESPN Milwaukee (9am-Noon)
    http://www.espn.com/espnradio/podcast/archive/_/id/14066043

    27 June 2022, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Brady Quinn. NFL Veteran. Notre Dame Legend. Multi-talented Broadcaster.

    Special Thanks:
    http://jaxcafe.com/  Iconic steakhouse in Historic NE Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trends

    Brady Quinn:
    - Notre Dame QB legend
    - 36 Notre Dame records including the 2nd most Passing Yards in history
    - All American. Johnny Unitas Award. Maxwell Award
    - 2007 1st Round Selection to Cleveland Browns
    - Also played for Denver Broncos, KC Chiefs. NY Jets. STL Rams.
    - Co-host of "2 Pros and a cup of Joe" daily on Fox Sports Radio from 6-9am est
    - Co-host of Fox Sports Big Noon Kickoff every College Football Saturday
    - Host on CBS Sports HQ talking all things NFL

    20 June 2022, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    Pat Kessler. Local and National Political Expert. Emmy Award Winner. National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame

    Special Thanks:
    http://jaxcafe.com/  Historic steakhouse in NE Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trends

    Pat Kessler:
    https://twitter.com/patkessler

    - Hawley, MN native and Macalester College alum
    - White House Correspondent
    - Reporter for Minnesota Public Radio
    - Assistant for Prairie Home Companion
    - WCCO Television Political Expert for 36yrs
    - 3X Emmy Award winner for "Reality Check"
    - Silver Circle Hall of Fame by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
    - What is the pulse of the MN Governor's race?
    - What are each candidate's vulnerabilities?
    - How do we fix Minneapolis?
    - What are former President Trump's chances for 2024?
    - What should we do with Ukraine? 

    6 June 2022, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    Coach Ben Johnson. Head Coach- University of Minnesota Men's Basketball.

    Special Thanks:
    http://jaxcafe.com/  Iconic Steakhouse in Historic NE Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trends

    Coach Ben Johnson:
    https://twitter.com/coachbenjohnson  (Twitter)
    https://gophersports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/ben-johnson/2454  (UofM)

    - 2X All State Football & Basketball DeLaSalle High School. Minneapolis, MN
    - Northwestern University Basketball (2yrs)
    - University of Minnesota Basketball (2yrs)
    - Grad Assistant- University of Dayton
    - Assistant Coach- University of Texas Pan American 
    - Assistant Coach- University of Northern Iowa (5yrs)
    - Assistant Coach- University of Nebraska (1yr)
    - Assistant Coach- University of Minnesota (6yrs)
    - Assistant Coach- Xavier University (4yrs)
    - Hired as Head Coach of University of Minnesota in 2021

    30 May 2022, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    Adam Bartley. Stage & Film Actor. Minnesota Native. SMU Grad. MN Vikings Fan.

    Special Thanks:
    http://jaxcafe.com/  Historic Steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trends.

    Adam Bartley:
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4369276/
    https://twitter.com/adam_bartley
    https://www.instagram.com/adamlbartley/?hl=en
    - Eden Prairie, MN native
    - Southern Methodist University alum
    - Appeared on Stage in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Alaska, Aspen
    - Huge Minnesota Vikings fan
    - Appeared in over 10 movies and 19 TV Shows
    - Big break on the hit series Longmire. Played Deputy Archie "The Ferg" Ferguson
    - Co-starring in new Amazon Prime Original Series, Night Sky with JK Simmons and Sissy Spacek. 

    23 May 2022, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    "Monster" Mike Schultz. Paralympics Gold Medalist. 10 Time X-Games Gold Medalist

    Special Thanks:
    http://jaxcafe.com/ Historic Steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trends

    Mike Schultz:
    Athlete. Author. Entrepreneur. Innovator. Speaker
    https://www.monstermikeschultz.com/  Personal website
    https://biodaptinc.com/  Specialized high performance prosthetics
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg4VXYUPbAQ  Speaker

    Driven to Ride: The True Story of an Elite Athlete who Rebuilt his Leg, his Life and his Career
    https://www.amazon.com/Driven-Ride-Athlete-Rebuilt-Career/dp/1629379131/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11LPCWB2PHQR1&keywords=driven+to+ride+by+mike+schultz&qid=1652670146&sprefix=driven+to+ride%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1

    - X-Games Gold Medalist (10X)- Snocross. Motocross. Snowbike
    - Professional Snocross Racer (2003-2008)
    - 2008 Life Changing Injury
    - 2018 Pyeongchange Paraolympics. Opening Ceremony Flag Bearer. Banked Slalom (Silver Medal). Snowboardcross (Gold Medalist)
    - 2022 Beijing Paraolympics. Banked Slalom (5th Place). Snowboardcross (Silver Medal). ESPY Award for "Best Male Athlete with a Disability"


    16 May 2022, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Charles "Peanut" Tillman. 13yr NFL Cornerback. Chicago Bears & Carolina Panthers

    Special Thanks:
    http://jaxcafe.com/ Historic Steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Serving steaks not trends

    PEANUT TILLMAN:
    https://www.charlestillman.org/  Cornerstone Foundation
    https://twitter.com/peanuttillman  Twitter
    https://www.instagram.com/peanuttillman/?hl=en  Instagram
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nfl-players-podcast/id1435355943 NFL Players Podcast with Aeneas Williams and Logan Ryan
    - 13yr NFL cornerback (12yrs Chicago Bears. 1yr Carolina Panthers)
    - University of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns All-American
    - 2nd Round Selection in 2003 NFL Draft to Chicago Bears
    - 2003 Sports Illustrated Rookie of Year. NFL Defensive Rookie of Year
    - 2X Pro Bowl
    - 2012 First team All-Pro
    - 2013 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year
    - 38 INT's. 9 TD's. 140 Pass Breakups
    - 44 Forced Fumbles (Peanut Punch). 6th Most All-Time:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtmgUZ5C8Vo

    9 May 2022, 11:00 am
  • 57 minutes 42 seconds
    Kim Ly Curry. Top Instagram Food Influencer. Twin Cities Foodie

    SPECIAL THANKS:
    http://jaxcafe.com/  Iconic steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis.  Serving steaks, not trends

    KIM LY CURRY:
    https://www.instagram.com/kimlycurry/?hl=en Instagram (Lil Miss Foodie)
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Personal-blog/Kim-Ly-Curry-1671972139592999/  (Facebook)

    - Zagat's Top 100 Food Influencers in the US
    - Minnesota raised
    - Former health professional turned Foodie
    - Started with taking photos of her lunch at work
    - Passion for food since childhood
    - Burger and Bourbon fan
    - Testimonial of doing what you love to do

    2 May 2022, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Cam Bynum. Minnesota Vikings Safety. University of California Berkeley.

    Special Thanks:
    http://jaxcafe.com/  Historic Steakhouse in Northeast Minneapolis. Steaks not trends

    CAM BYNUM:
    https://twitter.com/cambeezy_?lang=en  Twitter Profile
    https://www.instagram.com/cambeezy_24/?hl=en  Instagram Profile

    - Minnesota Vikings 2021 4th Round (125th overall)
    - Corona, CA (Centennial High School)
    - University of California Berkeley
    - 2019 2nd Team All Pac-12
    - 2020 1st Team All Pac-12
    - Proud Filipino American
    - Motto: "Life is a Movie"
    - World Traveler (Dubai, Paris, Guatemala, Switzerland, Italy, Egypt, Jordan)
    - 1st NFL Start at Baltimore Ravens
    - INT vs Lamar Jackson
    - Finished season with 28 tackles. 1 INT. 1 Sack. 3 Pass Breakups

    25 April 2022, 11:00 am
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