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Ep.12 Burgers with George Motz

February 17, 2026

Enjoy this special Burger Battle follow-up conversation with host Brandon Hanson and the infamous Burger Scholar, George Motz. George chimes in with his expert recommendations on what constitutes a burger and how best to judge a burger battle competition. Hear about George’s upcoming Hamburger Picture Book and his NYC restaurant (Hamburger America) selling their 1,000,000th burger this past month.

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Ep.18 Mayoral Forum Broadcast

On this episode of Hello, Downtown! we’re sharing the audio from the March 24th Mayoral Forum presented by DTSF and ⁠AARP SD.⁠ You’ll hear the five candidates for Sioux Falls’ new mayor respond to questions about the growth and development of Downtown. Moderated by ⁠Jodi Schwan⁠, the forum is full of information about the candidates’ takes on the top issues facing Downtown Sioux Falls. Enjoy! *Please note: the audio is from the theater sound system and experiences some feedback issues in the first 5 minutes.
April 1, 2026
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Ep.17 Economic & Social Vitality

Join Brandon in conversation with Steve Watson of ⁠Teton Ridge LLC,⁠ as they reflect on the past, present, and future of Downtown Sioux Falls growth and development. After, a ‘Member Moment’ with a Downtown business owner with over 15 years DTSF investment, Stephanie Wilde from ⁠Say Anything Jewelry⁠.
March 26, 2026
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Ep.16 Forward Sioux Falls

Tune in for this special conversation with Brandon and the current Program Director of Forward Sioux Falls, ⁠Brittany Hanson⁠ (his wife!) as they share their passion for successful City development and their favorite spots in Downtown. This week’s ‘Member Moment’ features Serena Reta, owner of ⁠Threads by Simply Perfect⁠ at 8th & Railroad.
March 18, 2026