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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.13 The Gateway to Downtown

Hear from Senior VP of Relationship Banking at ⁠First Premier Bank⁠, ⁠Tony Nour⁠ as he talks with Brandon during our ‘Founder February’ series about his business’s culture of giving back. Following, a ‘Member Moment’ with Taryn and Mel Guse, owner of ⁠Gist Wine Shop⁠.
February 19, 2026
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Ep.11 It Takes a Village

Hear from ⁠Micki Lundin⁠, Director of Community Partnerships at ⁠Avera⁠, as she and Brandon discuss the successes and development of Downtown through enduring public and private partnerships. After, a ‘Member Moment’ with Taryn and ⁠Jennifer Seifert-Brenna⁠, Vice President of Lloyd Hospitality Group.
February 11, 2026
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Ep.10 Downtown Together

On the first of this February Founder series, Brandon talks with ⁠David Doxtad⁠, president of ⁠ISG⁠ and committed DTSF supporter about what to look forward to in the near and far future of Downtown Sioux Falls. Taryn invites ⁠Ryan Martin⁠ from ⁠First Western Bank⁠ to this episode’s ‘Member Moment’ – Ryan invents a creative mascot for Downtown Sioux Falls.
February 11, 2026