TJS: State Fair Show, Brits & Sen. Amy Klobuchar - September 1, 2023
We love all of our State Fair shows, but this one will go down as one of our favorites. On this show, Jason’s British friends were visiting and experiencing the State Fair for the first time. We decided to surprise them with a visit from some newborn pigs. The show also featured a trip to the most-talked about food stand at the Fair, Peachey’s Donuts. If that wasn’t enough, we also welcomed Senator Amy Klobuchar, and surprised her with a fresh donut and some local firefighters.
TJS: Debbie Gibson - May 31, 2022
If you came of age in the 1980s, there’s no doubt you remember Debbie Gibson. She hit it big in the music world as a teenager and she’s still going strong. We loved having Debbie in studio for the entire hour. She talked about her career and latest album. Her backup dancers also joined Debbie and Jason for a moment you have to see. Debbie was one of the nicest celebrities we’ve ever had in studio.
TJS: Madeleine Smithberg - May 6, 2021
Madeleine Smithberg is one of our favorite guests we’ve had on the show over the years. She is a former producer for ‘The Late Show with David Letterman.’ These days, she lives in Seattle and hosts an online cooking show called, ‘Mad in the Kitchen.’ Every time Madeleine is on the show, she shares a behind the scenes story from her time working with Letterman. No one can tell a story like Madeleine and this show proves that.
TJS: Priscilla Presley - March 13, 2017
This was a thrill of a lifetime for Jason and the crew. Jason got the chance to moderate a stage show featuring Priscilla Presley, telling the love story between her and Elvis. Jason, Exec. Producer Jeff and Photographer Eric traveled to Grand Casino in Hinckley, MN, to do a sit down interview with Priscilla. We pretty much spent the day with her, talking about Elvis, her daughter’s surprise wedding to Michael Jackson and much more. This show features those interviews and Jason’s personal stories about sitting down with a legend.
TJS: Sheila E. - December 11, 2018
Anyone who came of age in the 80s knows the legacy of Sheila E. Not only did she have a string of big hits as a solo artist, but she also worked closely with Prince and countless other musicians. It was a thrill to welcome Sheila E. to the studio and talk about her career and latest music. She also shared her personal memories of Prince following his death. Here’s a fun fact – we still have the mug Sheila E. used during the show sitting on a shelf behind the set.
TJS: Yam Haus - December 5, 2018
We have guests nearly every day on The Jason Show. On this day, we booked a young, up and coming band with the name, Yam Haus. Former producer and sidekick, Shayne Wells, was the one who encouraged us to have them on the show, saying Jason would love them. She was right. Jason became friends with the guys from the band. And only a few years later, they created and sang our new theme song! We’ll never forget meeting these talented young guys for the first time.
TJS: Parade Stadium Show - July 14, 2021
We love doing location shows and this one will always be one of our favorites. We decided to celebrate Summer and baseball by doing a live show at the beautiful and historic Parade Stadium in Minneapolis. It has an outfield backdrop like no other, showcasing the downtown Minneapolis skyline. We went all out for this show, starting with a musical performance from Erin Schwab. The live show also features an instantly memorable interview between Jason and two young baseball players who didn’t really understand Jason’s pop culture references.
TJS: Falen’s Best Thing Ever - October 4, 2023
While Kendall was on her maternity leave, we were thrilled to have KDWB personality, Falen, join us as her replacement. On this episode, Falen shared her first ever Best Thing Ever. It was a Pumpkin dessert from Trader Joe’s. Immediately after the show, we started hearing from viewers that the dessert was sold out in many Trader Joe’s stores. We loved getting to know Falen more and more every day on the show.
TJS: Paige Davis - March 30, 2018
You never know when a friendship will develop, and this show led to a surprise friendship between Jason and former Trading Spaces host, Paige Davis. She was coming to Minnesota to appear at the Home & Garden Show. Right when she arrived, she went behind the set to say hi to Jason. From that moment on, Jason and Paige become fast friends. Watching this show again, you’ll see the instant chemistry they had together.
TJS: Everything BUT The Jason Show - October 27, 2022
This was definitely not the typical Jason Show. We decided to feature what goes into creating the show every day. Photographer Eric put together an hour of segments featuring Jason’s arrival at the studio, his meetings with the staff and hilarious moments that typically stay behind the scenes. Fun fact – this episode is what got us nominated for an Emmy award. Of course, we didn’t win… but it’s one of our favorite shows.
TJS: State Fair Show - September 1, 2022
The Jason Show State Fair shows are always a good time. This one features a memorable ride on one of the State Fair’s oldest attractions, Ye Olde Mill. Neither Jason or Exec. Producer Jeff had ever been on the ride before. So we decided they should experience it together. It led to some of the funniest moments on the show. The State Fair shows also attract huge crowds so it was great to see so many people enjoying the show and the Fair.
TJS: Staff Thanksgiving - November 22, 2019
Jason Show staff shows are a regular feature these days. But back in 2019, they were a new thing. We decided to celebrate Thanksgiving by having the staff share some of their favorite dishes or Thanksgiving hacks. All of them went great, except when it came to Kendall. We refer to this moment as the “monkey bread incident.” Kendall attempted to share her family’s monkey bread recipe, but it definitely didn’t go as planned
The Jason Show: May 30, 2024
So much Hotdish, we had leftovers! Ellen DeGeneres announces a farewell tour. Audra McDonald will star in a Broadway revival of "Gypsy." Nicholas Galitzine is cast as He-Man. Joe Jonas sings about "baddies" getting "saddies." Plus, with Father's Day and graduation parties coming up, the Gadget Guy Steve Greenberg shares some great gift ideas.
The Jason Show: May 29, 2024
Jennifer Lopez's Las Vegas residency could be in jeopardy. Disney releases a first look at "Moana 2." Plus, some incredible moments from "America's Got Talent." Later in the show, chef Yia Vang talks about season five of his show "Relish" on the PBS app. And some wood chopping outtakes!
100-year-old WWII vet stops by Jason Show: 'Live with a positive attitude'
A very special guest stopped by The Jason Show on Tuesday to celebrate a milestone: an Army veteran turning 100 years old.
The Jason Show: May 28, 2024
The Jason Show: May 28, 2024
The Jason Show: May 24, 2024
Jason chats with Donny Osmond about taking his Las Vegas show on the road. Plus, we go live to sniff the corpse flower blooming in St. Paul, MN.
The Jason Show: May 23, 2024
The Jason Show: May 23, 2024
