Get Deep Podcast

Aaron Jones, Wes Otto

Booking Overview

This is a long-form regional interview podcast focused on people shaping Southern Minnesota, typically featuring local and regional business owners, nonprofit and education leaders, artists, and established professionals with compelling personal or career journeys. Agencies could credibly pitch entrepreneurs, executives, community leaders, authors, and subject-matter experts with meaningful regional ties and a substantive story; booking difficulty is low because the show prioritizes accessible professionals and locally relevant impact over national celebrity.

Metrics

Episodes: 154

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

wes@ottomediagroup.com

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Host

Aaron Jones - Co-host of a long-form interview podcast focused on the people, businesses, and leaders shaping Southern Minnesota and beyond.

Wes Otto - Co-host of a long-form interview podcast focused on the people, businesses, and leaders shaping Southern Minnesota and beyond.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Local or regional business owners, executives, nonprofit and education leaders, artists, and established professionals with demonstrated expertise, community impact, or an especially compelling personal and career journey.

Required Achievements:

Built or led a successful regional business, Earned recognition within a professional or creative field, Held senior leadership roles in education, healthcare, philanthropy, or institutional advancement, Developed a notable career shaped by resilience, service, or entrepreneurship

Recent Guest Discussions

Dan Vance - Resilience, Journalism, Storytelling, Ghostwriting, Purpose, And Mental Health Services.

Randy Lantinen - Business Operations, Manufacturing, Systems, Retail Growth, Company Culture, And Family Business Partnership.

Christine Lantinen - Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Retail Growth, Risk-taking, Innovation, And Balancing Marriage With Business Ownership.

Jesse Hicks - Leadership, Education, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Service, Relationship-building, And Career Development.

Jeremy Thomas - Entrepreneurship, Classic Cars, Restoration, Specialty Retail, Risk, Nostalgia, And Building A Passion-driven Business.

Recent Topics

Entrepreneurship, Local Business, Leadership, Education, Philanthropy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Get Deep Podcast

Ep154 Julie Tesch

October 01, 2026

Julie Tesch: Coming Home to Rural MinnesotaIn this episode of the Get Deep Podcast, we sit down with Julie Tesch, President and CEO of the Center for Rural Policy & Development, for a personal conversation about agriculture, leadership, adversity, and the future of rural Minnesota.Julie takes us back to growing up on a southern Minnesota dairy farm before following a career that took her into agricultural education, national FFA leadership, and eventually Washington, D.C. After years spen...

Ep153 Dan Vance

July 31, 2026

Dan Vance: From Tragedy to Storytelling, and a Life Spent Understanding PeopleIn this episode of the Get Deep Podcast, we sit down with Dan Vance, former editor of Connect Business Magazine, ghostwriter, syndicated columnist, and mental health therapist, for a remarkable conversation about the experiences that shaped a life dedicated to understanding people and telling their stories.Dan begins with the tragedy that forever changed his childhood. At just seven years old, he survived the car ac...

Ep 152 Christine & Randy Lantinen

July 15, 2026

Christine & Randy Lantinen: Sweet Success, Big Risks, and the Business Behind Maud BorupIn this episode of the Get Deep Podcast, we sit down with Christine and Randy Lantinen, owners of Maud Borup, one of Minnesota’s largest candy and gourmet food manufacturers. Today, the company generates more than $50 million in annual revenue, employs 500+ people, and operates across three locations, supplying products to major retailers throughout the country.Christine shares the incredible story of buyi...

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Frequently asked questions

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Get Deep Podcast

How do I get in touch with Get Deep Podcast?

Get Deep Podcast is hosted by Aaron Jones and Wes Otto. Its publicly listed email is wes@ottomediagroup.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Get Deep Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Get Deep Podcast: wes@ottomediagroup.com.

How many listeners does Get Deep Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Get Deep Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Get Deep Podcast?

Get Deep Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Local or regional business owners, executives, nonprofit and education leaders, artists, and established professionals with demonstrated expertise, community impact, or an especially compelling personal and career journey. Common among recent guests: Built or led a successful regional business; Earned recognition within a professional or creative field; Held senior leadership roles in education, healthcare, philanthropy, or institutional advancement. Recent guests include Dan Vance, Randy Lantinen, and Christine Lantinen.

How hard is it to get booked on Get Deep Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Get Deep Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Entrepreneurship, Local Business, Leadership, Education, and Philanthropy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

wes@ottomediagroup.com

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