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Dave Woodward is the Director of the Museum Studies Program and an Instructor in the History Program at the University of Minnesota Duluth. With over 25 years of experience in public history, historic preservation, museology, and archaeology, he has conducted research both domestically and internationally, including in Poland, Guatemala, and Mexico.

Liz Minette is a poet and short fiction writer based in Esko, Minnesota. She has been writing and publishing for over 20 years, with works featured in various literary journals and anthologies. Her poetry chapbook, November – Poems, was self-published in July 2014. Minette has contributed to publications such as The Great American Poetry Show, Nerve Cowboy, and Calyx – A Journal of Art & Literature by Women. She was also a finalist for the Mentor in Creative Prose & Poetry at the Loft Literary Center and the Beyond the Pure Literary Fellowship at Intermedia Arts.

Darrell Brogdon is the host and creator of The Retro Cocktail Hour, a long-running radio show on Kansas Public Radio that celebrates the space-age pop revival. Since its debut, the show has featured vintage recordings from the Hi-Fi era, blending lounge, exotica, and bachelor pad music into a uniquely curated listening experience.

Jamie Dell'Apa is the host and producer of Searching for the First Rock and Roll Song, a radio show that explores the roots of rock and roll through rare and overlooked recordings. Based at WWOZ in New Orleans, Dell'Apa has been curating this program for over 18 years, bringing listeners deep cuts from small regional record labels that helped shape the genre.

David Gans is a musician, songwriter, journalist, and radio host best known for his work in Grateful Dead media and storytelling. He has hosted the nationally syndicated Grateful Dead Hour since 1987, bringing live recordings, interviews, and deep dives into the band's legacy to audiences across the U.S.

Ray Briggs is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Chicago, specializing in metaphysics, epistemology, time, causation, and gender studies. They have published extensively on philosophical topics and co-authored What Even Is Gender? (2023). Briggs became a co-host of Philosophy Talk after previously teaching at Stanford University and other institutions.

Josh Landy is co-host of Philosophy Talk, a nationally syndicated public radio program that explores philosophical ideas in an engaging and accessible way.

Marie Rock is a radio host, producer, and community advocate based in Minnesota. She is the host of MN Native News, a program that provides weekly coverage of Indigenous issues, events, and voices across the state.

Michael Johnathon is a folk singer-songwriter, producer, author, and playwright known for his contributions to American folk and roots music. He is the founder and host of WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, a nationally syndicated program that celebrates folk, bluegrass, and Americana music.

Nick Spitzer is a radio host, folklorist, and professor known for his deep expertise in American roots music and cultural traditions. He is the creator and host of American Routes, a nationally syndicated public radio program that has been exploring the diverse sounds of blues, jazz, gospel, country, Cajun, zydeco, and more since 1997.