With the beloved 113th St. Olaf Christmas Festival approaching, Kosmo turns his attention to Ole music and gives thanks on this November holiday by bringing in the cream of the Choir crop, Dr. Anton Armstrong. In an extended interview, the Choir's current and longest running conductor in its history provides historical expertise on the institution's evolution under each conductor, his own windy road to Manitou Heights, and the larger international impact of choral music.

Tune into KYMN Radio on Thursday, December 11 at 12:30pm for a live, one-hour Christmas special celebrating holiday traditions in Northfield: kymnradio.net

Following up on last year's voyage through college football, it's second down as Kosmo Esplan is back in the end zone turning his attention to the sport's significant presence at the Northfield High School, along with former head coach and current offensive coordinator Bubba Sullivan. From humble early years to the 1990s dynasty, host and guest blitz Raiders football and explore the team's enduring 133-year-old story.

On this first ever two-hour live TTT broadcast from the KYMN studio, your host Kosmo Esplan voyages across 77 years of Defeat Days history with a wide variety of locals, townies, and festival enthusiasts who share their stories and provide some background on why the festival is an enduring facet of Northfield's identity.

Part #1 (00:00) – The Festival's Early Days w/ David Hvistendahl & Susan Hvistendahl

Part #2 (37:35) – The Townie Take w/ Chad Beumer, Sam Richardson, and Dick Waters

Part #3 (1:06:11)– Annual Traditions w/ Deb Anthony, Brad Ness, and Herman Transberg

Part #4 (1:32:48) – Bank Raid Commemorations w/ Russ Swanson & Earl Weinmann