On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy welcomes Pastor Dan Stone — one of his closest friends, and the heart behind the Duluth Dream Center in Minnesota's Central Hillside.

Tune in to hear Dan share how his team was gifted a 40,000-square-foot historic church building—not because they campaigned for it, but because they were already serving the most underserved part of Duluth.

Listen as Andy and Dan talk about the difference between building a church and serving a city, how that "no-strings-attached" miracle became an after-school hub for hundreds of kids, and why haircuts, backpacks, piano lessons, tutoring, and a new PAL boxing gym are opening doors between kids, families, the church, and local law enforcement. You'll also hear Dan's very unusual long-term vision for the Dream Center!

Connect with Dan Online:

• Website: https://duluthdreamcenter.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558452268579
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/duluthdreamcenter/

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy welcomes back Michael Perry—New York Times bestselling author and humorist whose wit, warmth, and everyday wisdom make him a listener favorite.

Tune in to hear Michael share the story behind his newest book, Improbable Mentors & Happy Tangents—a witty, heartfelt collection born from a fishing trip gone sideways and a conversation that lasted four unforgettable hours. Listen as Andy and Michael trade stories about creativity, resilience, and the surprising ways ordinary people become our greatest teachers, reminding us that wisdom often hides in the most unexpected places.

Buy a signed copy of Michael's newest book, Improbable Mentors and Happy Tangents https://sneezingcow.com/product/improbable-mentors-paperback/

Connect with Michael Online:

• Website: https://sneezingcow.com
• Michael Perry's Voice Mail: https://michaelperry.substack.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sneezingcow
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/sneezingcow
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sneezingcow.bsky.social

Today marks 46 years since November 4, 1979—the day the Iranian Hostage Crisis began.

To honor this significant moment in history, this week's Encore Episode of The Professional Noticer revisits Andy's powerful conversation with U.S. Marine Sergeant Rocky Sickmann, one of 65 Americans taken hostage when militants stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.

Listen as Rocky recounts the 444 days that followed—days filled with fear, endurance, and faith. He describes the moments leading up to the crisis, what it was like to face mock executions, and the emotional release of finally returning home in 1981.

Rocky's story is a powerful reminder of courage, resilience, and patriotism. Today, he continues to serve others through Folds of Honor, an organization providing scholarships to the families of fallen and disabled service members.

Connect with Rocky online:

• Folds of Honor https://foldsofhonor.org/
• Email: rsickmann@foldsofhonor.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoldsofHonor/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoldsOfHonor/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foldsofhonor/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkCp45eCf6OZu8-K2obIKAQ
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/folds-of-honor/