Milwaukee Uncut
Milwaukee Uncut is a podcast that brings listeners closer to the city of Milwaukee by sharing uncut stories from local legends and highlighting the best restaurants, bars, spots, and events around town. Hosted by Richie Burke and produced by Story Mark Studios, the show is rooted in Milwaukee's Walker's Point neighborhood. Each episode offers an entertaining and authentic look at what makes Milwaukee unique.
Episodes
Horrifying Wisconsin Spots, Lore, Legends & Cryptids with Badgerland Legends & 3 Sheeps
Ready to get spooked? Intrigued? Downright terrified? We’ve got you covered. Hear local lore and legends that'll have you sleeping with the lights on in today's episode. We’re joined by Jeff Finup of Badgerland Legends and Josh Aschenbach of 3 Sheeps to discuss:Scariest experiences Dead by Dawn Dead and Breakfast 3 Sheeps Cryptid Series Gnomes of Fifield The story of the Hodag Peppy
New Zealanders Visit Wisconsin for the First Time
What started as a disastrous trip to the Packers-Vikings game with a Packers loss and mics that didn’t work for half our interviews turned into an unexpected episode when we met Kaity and Grayson, two Packers fans who traveled all the way from New Zealand. When we found out they were heading to Milwaukee a few days later, we knew we had to get them on the podcast.Kaity and Grayson join us to talk
The Next Breakout Band in Wisconsin? w/ Secret Menu the Band
They’ve racked up millions of views on Instagram and won 3 Sheeps x Les Paul Battle of the Bands all in the last month…. While still working their normal day jobs.On this episode Josh & Richie sit down with the four band members: Raf, Andrew, Matt & Evan and discuss:The Battle of the Bands TitleHow the group came together What it’s like being in a band working hard trying to make it while
Your Milwaukee Fall Guide w/ Claire from VISIT Milwaukee
Looking for can’t miss events, festivals and activities around the Milwaukee area this fall? We’ve got ya covered! Claire Koenig from VISIT Milwaukee and Richie sat down and discussed the following:Summer highlights & recap Can’t Miss Fall Festivals & Events WI Hidden Gems Bucket List Fall Activities
What’s next for the Garage on Brady Street? An Interview with New Owner Scott Schaefer
When the Garage’s “No Playlist” document went viral on August 23rd it spiraled into a national story. The Garage made a statement, then shut down, then announced its sale on September 1st. We happened to know one of the new owners: Scott Schaefer. He was nice enough to let us inside the Garage to discuss: How the sale happened and was it already in the works? His backstory Why he wanted to buy the
Steve Novak: Untold NBA Stories, BTS Knicks’ Finals Run & Parade, and Marquette Hoops
He led the NBA in 3-point percentage, played alongside Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wade, Yao Ming, Carmelo Anthony, and more, and made the Final Four at Marquette. Now, he’s an analyst for MSG Networks, where earlier this summer he was in the thick of the Knicks’ Finals run (and parade).On this episode, Steve Novak sits down with Richie and our friend/co-host Anthony Mlachnik from Anne
Brewers Wives Take Over the Show: Lexi Vaughn, Natalie Zastryzny & Lauren Bauers, Hosted by Erica Finke
What’s it like being married to a professional baseball player and moving across the country to Milwaukee? We’re getting a behind-the-scenes look at life with Milwaukee Brewers wives Lexi Vaughn, Natalie Zastryzny, and Lauren Bauers.The three come from completely different parts of the country, but baseball brought them all to Milwaukee. We talk about what they love most about the city and some of
BTS of Milwaukee’s First Freshwater Food & Wine Fest w/ Adam Pawlak, Wes Shaver and Anthony Mlachnik
A new event, Freshwater Food & Wine Festival is coming to Milwaukee on September 19th and 20th and they’re all in on bringing an incredible and new experience to Summerfest grounds. We talk with Chef Adam Pawlak, Wes Shaver and Anthony Mlachnik about the following: How the event came about Biggest hurdles & risks starting the event Wes starting Mi-Key’s bomb night back in the dayAnnex Weal
Alley Faith: MKE Kiss-FM Legend on Radio, Celebrity Interviews, Rescue Dogs & Best Bars of all time in
We're joined by Milwaukee entertainment legend and 103.7 KISS FM personality Alley Faith and she brought along Doug, her adorable tripod rescue pup from Winston's Wishes.Alley shares the heartwarming story behind adopting Doug and why rescuing is important. We also dive into her journey into radio, celebrity interviews, and reminisce on Milwaukee's nightlife in the 2000s.In this epi
Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley’s Rise in Politics, leading MKE & running for Gov
Making his second appearance on the show (and first in a while) it’s been a whirlwind last few weeks for our County Executive. On this episode we cover: His story, upbringing, and how he got into politics His semi-pro football stint Meeting his wife Favorite spots around Milwaukee & hobbies Why he got back into the race And more
Comedian Tony Dabas: From Ice Cream Truck Hustler to 1 Million Followers—He's in Milwaukee
A few weeks ago we got a random message from a guy we never heard of.Turns out he’s hilarious and has some of the best skits on the internet, he’s also playing at Vivarium this Saturday. You can get tickets here: https://www.pabsttheatergroup.com/events/detail/tony-dabas-2026In this entertaining episode co-hosted by Mayor Tommy we go over:His backstory which bounces back between comedy and running
Kon Knueppel: Inside the Milwaukee Native & Charlotte Hornets Star’s Amazing Rookie Year & Offseason
Praise from Giannis & Steph, most 3s ever made by a rookie, an appearance on Jimmy Fallon and dropping 32 in his first game back in Milwaukee were only some of the highlights for the breakout rookie this past year.Kon Knueppel stopped by the podcast and we covered:Growing up in MilwaukeeHis return and facing Giannis for the first time Going on Jimmy Fallon Back-to-backs in the NBA The LaMelo t
Tommy G: MKE YouTube Star Investigates Data Centers, The Pentagon, Scientology and More….
The most fearless man in Milwaukee makes an annual appearance on the show. Tommy G started off in door-to-door sales while doing prank videos on the side trying to get his YouTube channel off the ground. Then in 2022 he put out a documentary on the KIA Boys. The video generated over 8 million views. He and his team have produced about 250 weekly documentaries since and now has over 3.5 million sub
Dwyane Wade & Travis Diener on MKE, NIL, MU Hoops, Home Court Weekend… and the Wolf (bonus segment)
Marquette Legends Dwyane Wade & Travis Diener join us on today’s episode to discuss:Their upcoming Home Court Weekend from July 16–18, featuring a guest bartending event, a dinner, and a basketball camp. (This is all linked in the show notes.)We talk about if they would have rather played in the NIL era or when they did in the 2000s.Marquette hoops and one MU player they wish they could have a
Hidden Gem Milwaukee Date Nights, Rosters, Call-Ins, and More!
Looking for some amazing date nights around Milwaukee you probably haven't heard of? We've got you covered. We also get a recap on Marleigh's current love life and an important Note doc on her iPhone.Oh and we have two callers you won't want to miss and a couple gems of the week.Tune into this weeks' dating in Milwaukee episode presented by Kesslers.PS: If you've got
Joe Thomas: From NFL HOF to Hall of Fame Farms, Untold Stories of Playing for Wisconsin & The Cleveland Browns, and Favorite Spots around Wisconsin
Get ready for some amazing stories from NFL Hall of Famer and Brookfield native Joe Thomas - who has made the transition from football player to... farmer with over 1,000 cattle at Hall of Fame Farms in southwest Wisconsin, we cover:How he got into farming Wrangling a cow that got loose last week Joe’s fitness and nutrition regime -- Adam Garski, you are going to want to take some notes during tha
Autumn Lundberg & Andre Colbert: From MKE to LA and Back, MKE Art & Creative Scene, Stories with Lil Wayne and more
Wisconsin ranks near last out of all 50 states in art funding, but can being in a small market still be an advantage for a creative?We have two creatives who grew up in Wisconsin, went to LA and are now back and they’ve got some stories to tell, we go over:Going from from MKE to LA and back Autumn’sNFL jobAndre getting into skating and moving Autumn's biggest break Untold Lil Wayne stories &
The Amazing Story of Wheel & Sprocket and the Legacy of Chris Kegel with Amelia, Noel, and Tessa
If the original founder of Wheel & Sprocket had his way, it would have been a car dealership... well, that didn't happen. What did happen was the creation of an iconic brand with 10 locations that has made an incredible impact on the community for more than 50 years.We sat down with second-generation family members Amelia, Noel, and Tessa to hear the inside stories on: Their origin story
Ishdarr: Early Fame, Touring, Starring with Matthew McConaughey and What’s Next including "There is no Tomorrow"
Ishdarr is a Milwaukee legend- he started taking off while in high school and gained early fame through hits like “Locals” and “Too Bad”, he toured the world and landed a role in White Boy Rick alongside Matthew McConaughey. What’s he been up to the last few years and what’s next? We cover: Growing up on the northside of Milwaukee The most trouble he got in His European tour at age 20 Taking off w
Summer in Milwaukee Guide (May + June) w/ Josh and Claire from VISIT Milwaukee
What’s better than summer in Milwaukee? On this episode we’re joined by Josh Albrecht and Claire Hanan from VISIT Milwaukee to let you know all the events to hit in May & June (plus a couple others)! We cover:Milwaukee Wheel of Fortune The Adidas Shoe Drop that sold out (and another one coming) The Milwaukee Gold Rush? Michelin in Milwaukee Milwaukee Chefs Must hit events in May & June
Milwaukee Moms Guide w/ Monica Jurken, Alysha Newby, and Allison Steinhafel
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, and if you haven’t thought about what you’re going to do for the leading lady in your life, today’s episode should give you some ideas. We’ve got three amazing moms joining us for a conversation on all things motherhood. Okay… maybe not all things. But, they’ll be sharing some of their biggest lessons learned as moms, funny things kids do, and how to treat the moms in yo
Patrick O’Donnell: 25 Years as a Milwaukee Cop with Stories You Won’t Believe
Is Milwaukee one of the toughest cities to be a cop in? Former Milwaukee Police Sergeant who spent 25 years on the force joins us today and he’s got some stories that you are going to find hard to believe.We go over:If Milwaukee is a difficult city to be a cop in What he’d change about Milwaukee Several near death experiences on the job Craziest call he’s ever received How not to act with the poli
Christian Yelich on Milwaukee, Chasing a World Series, Ueck Memories, Playing for Murph, the Beer Chugoff and the Home Plate Charity Concert Returns
When Christian Yelich got traded to Milwaukee he didn’t know what to expect. He didn’t know any players on the team and his car got snowed in his first week in town. A warm welcome for a California guy coming from Miami. Since then it’s been an incredible run. He won the NL MVP his first year here, the Brewers have made the playoffs in 7 of the last 8 seasons, he’s made several all-star games and
The 100 Year Story of Sendik's with Ted Balistreri
How did a business go from a produce cart to an iconic Milwaukee area brand with 17 locations that donates hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to charity?Today we sat down with co-Owner and third generation family member Ted Balistreri to go over:Sendik's backstory Ted's early days at Sendik's Expansion in the 70s Biggest obstacles Continued growth Building culture Why local The
Inside the Milwaukee Film Festival & the MKE Creative Scene w/ Jolee Mallmann & Alyssa Borkowski
The Milwaukee Film Festival kicks off its 18th year next week! What’s on tap this year and how did it start? We also dive inside the Milwaukee film and creative scene:Backstory of the MKE Film Festival Is the Milwaukee film community slept on? Wisconsin is the lowest state for arts funding Craziest set experience Working on Top Chef Best places to film Why Milwaukee? Favorite moments
Cam Ebben & Nick Fallucca: Wisconsin's Next Racing Star??
What's it like going 150mph neck and neck with other drivers? How about taking down 74,000+ people in one competition? Best places to race or ride go-karts in Wisconsin? We cover it all and more on this week's fun episode with Cam Ebben and Nick Falluccaa.Cam Ebben:14 time iRacing World Champion Multiple Spec MX-5 Race Winner2021 Wisconsin State Karting Champion2023 SCCA First Gear Mazda
Bre & Richie: The Story Behind Milwaukee Uncut on the Joshing Around Milwaukee Podcast
How has Milwaukee Uncut happened? We got to sit down with Josh Albrecht and..... Josh Albrecht on the Joshing Around Milwaukee Podcast to talk all things Milwaukee Uncut, the growth and our favorite spots around the city. We had a great time so decided to run it on here as well.Make sure to check out Joshing Around for more great Milwaukee content!https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/good-things-brewing
Steve "Saz" Sazama: From a bartender with a small loan to building an iconic Milwaukee brand
Retail, Catering, Festivals, Venue's and of course the State House. Saz's is a Milwaukee power house of a brand.... but how did it all start? The origin story may surprise you. We sat down with the legendary Steve "Saz" Sazama who started Saz's with a $10,000 loan 50 years ago and has turned it into an iconic Milwaukee company with over 800 employees every summer. Saz&apos
Orey Laev: The Story of Ray's Wine & Spirits, Best Bottles Under $30, Craziest Alcohol Purchase Witnessed and Industry Trends
Interested in an Wisconsin Business Story? Enjoy having a cocktail or three? We've got a great episode for you!We sit down with Orey Laev, owner of Ray's Liquor (Tosa and now Mequon) and discuss:Ray's origin story starting in the 1960s, it's growth and recent expansion Inside running a liquor storeCraziest alcohol purchase witnessed Best bottles under $30 Industry trends More T
Dating in Milwaukee: A Cougar Hunt, Date with a Musician gone wrong and a kidney stone issue…
We kick things off with some stories from Marleigh and then we get into the callers which included a date with a guy who had a kidney stone, an eventful date with a musician and a cougar hunt in North Dakota with Pat from the Crash Dummies. Dating in Milwaukee is presented by Kesslers Diamonds
Lillwaukee: Where to eat around Milwaukee, rise as a content creator, meeting Husband Joe (it all started at McGillycuddy’s) and more!
One of the most beloved food creators in the city, Lillwaukee, joins us for a fun one! We go over: Her backstory & love for food Where her name came from Her start as a content creator and taking off Advice to aspiring creators Date spots Ethnic restaurants Joe & Lilly’s love story (it started at McGillycuddy’s)Top burgers & sandwiches
David Koechner: SNL, The Office, Anchorman and trying the CRAZIEST Wisconsin Foods live from Drink Wisconsinbly Pub
He played the iconic character Todd Packer & Champ Kind. He was at Second City with Chris Farley, Amy Poehler, and Steve Carell and has appeared in over 200 movies and different shows, most notably SNL, The Office, and Anchorman. Actor & Comedian David Koechner was nice enough to join us at Drink Wisconsinbly Pub when he was in town performing at the Improv In Brookfield this past weekend.
Dating in MKE (pt 1): Bowling Date Gone Wrong, Finding Love at McGillycuddy's, Best Date Spots and more....
Some call-ins you won't believe including a bowling date gone very wrong, Lillwaukee finding love at McGillycuddy's (then blocking him....and then marrying him), top date spots in Milwaukee and a whole lot more.Joined by Erica & Marleigh for part 1 and we'll be back on Friday for part 2... it was so good we needed more than one episode
Wisconsin Golf: David Roesch, Jack Schultz & Paul Seifert of WiscoGolf Addict
If you like golf we’ve got an amazing episode for you with WI Golf HOFer David Roesch who was once leading the US Open at Shinnecock, Amateur legend Jack Schultz and Paul Seifert Founder of WiscoGolf AddictWe go overRoesch prepping for the Senior PGA coming up What ams can work on in the off season Jack’s rise up Wisconsin circuit Paul's highlights from the year And then get into some golf Wi
Wisco Dive Bar Jared: The Untold Stories from Visiting 1,100+ Dive Bars across Wisconsin
He took down 73 beers this summer at Country Boom, he’s reviewed over 1,100 dive bars across Wisconsin in the last 4 years, he has his own vodka and is an absolute legend, a friend and one of the hardest working men in the Wisconsin content game: We talk about: Why did you start the account?/first bar Did you think it would be anything? First “wow this could be something moment” Typical weekend/w
Admirals Rookies (and roommates) first year in MKE: Andrew Gibson, Oasiz Wiesblatt, Tanner Molendyk,
Three Canadian Admirals Rookies and roommates in the Third Ward on the squad this year experiencing Milwaukee for the first time. We’ve got Tanner Molendyk Andrew Gibson Oasiz Wiesblatt We talk about: First impressions of Milwaukee Who is friendlier Canadians or Milwaukeeans Their backstories and adjusting from juniors to the AHL Teammate they’d want in a bar fight Teammate they would not let date
Gabriele Fuggetta: Touring with Wiz Khalifa, Untold stories from the RAVE, emigrating from Italy and the Milwaukee Music Scene
An Italian exchange student gets sent home after throwing a house party in Green Bay at 16 while his host Mom was out for the night (legal in Italy… not in America).That turned out to be foreshadowing.Gabrielle eventually made his way back to Green Bay for college, launched a nightclub that became a Packers-player hotspot, then ran artist relations at The Rave, produced Milwaukee’s biggest New Yea
Make '26 Your BEST Year with Performance Consultant to the World's Top Performers, Dr Raymond Prior
Kick off the new year with a deep dive into the psychology behind how we actually change. This episode breaks down the mental drivers behind everyday habits and why some resolutions stick while others fall apart. If you want to start the year feeling focused, grounded, and intentional, you will want to tune in. Raymond Prior, Ph.D. is one of the most sought-after names in performance psychology by
Our Wisconsin '25 Recap w/ The Cabin's Andrea Boehlke & Megan
In this episode Bre and I joined our good friend former Survivor star and legendary character on this podcast as well Andrea Boehlke and her co-host Meghan on their show The Cabin with Discover Wisconsin for a 2025 recap episode we go over: The Cow Chip toss Favorite Wisconsin hidden gems MKE date spots WI staycations and getaways Best WI Cities And 2026 Bucket List
Midwest Meg: Rising Content Creator, Interviewing Hugh Jackman, Favorite Midwest spots and more!
Today we got to sit down with one of our favorite rising midwest content creators, hailing all the way from the exotic city of Stallis- one of our favorite places -- Midwest Meg. She has really taken off over the last 6 months. She had less than 1,000 followers in August and now has over 40,000 and even did a clip with Hugh Jackman while he was in town a couple weeks ago that has gotten millions o
LeRoy Butler & Gary Ellerson: Untold Packer Stories and More...
We needed some fun Packer stories to uplift us after last week, and our studio got hit with a monsoon (more on that). So, we've decided to release one of our favorites from a year ago with LeRoy Butler.We cover:LeRoy's biggest fears & pet peeves (Richie approves)Jordan Love vs Aaron RodgersLegendary/untold Packers stories
Dating in Milwaukee: Holiday Edition w/ Erica, Bre, Marleigh and Chef Adam Pawlak
Wondering how to navigate dating around the Holidays, what to do if you're kinda seeing someone or if your a single guy like our friend Nate Moodie- how you go in for that magical NYE kiss... we've got you covered.We also have a few call ins you're not going to want to miss.Dating in Milwaukee is presented by Kesslers Diamonds
Your Milwaukee Winter Guide (events, activities & gems) w/ Claire from Visit Milwaukee
Looking for what to do this winter? We've got you covered. In this episode we talk: Must check out December events Holiday Lights Hidden Gems in and around MKE NYE Hotel Month coming up
Mayor Tommy Violet & Sunny Lou: Craziest Fan Interactions, Tommy onDating Apps, Rise of 'There it is', Fan Questions and more!
Is Tommy the most famous person in Milwaukee? We're not sure but he is back on the dating apps (and got flagged for impersoniation). We talk life post 2 million streams on "There It is!" including: Craziest fan interactions Is Tommy the most famous person Lex's performance review Tommy's DMs Library & Mayor collaborations Fan questions Dream Collabs
Sophia Minnaert: Bob Uecker, Pocket Pancakes, Fav Brewers & Bucks stories, and more
You probably know her from her sideline reporting but the 2x Emmy Winner & the '24 Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year (Ps: The First Woman to Win the award) has an amazing backstory and a lot of great Bucks and Brewers stories to tell. We cover: Her upbringing in MadisonInterning at ESPN and how she broke through Women in sports media Her time with the Bucks -- For those who don’t remembe
New MKE based org Next 18: Raises over $1M & Helps 374 Vets and First Responders in just 4 years
Army Veteran Matt McDonnell nearly ended his life, instead, he started an organization that in its first four years, has raised over $1M and helped 374 Veterans and First Responders using the game of golf as a catalyst to provide mental wellness education to veterans and first responders.It’s an incredible story about a grassroots Milwaukee organization on a rapid growth trajectory that has landed
Dating in Milwaukee: Best Places to Meet Women, Shocking Call-ins, Bomb Strategy and more with Erica, Bre, Marleigh and Chef Adam Pawlak
Navigating being single in Small-waukee isn’t always easy, but don’t worry we have some advice. Is it good? maybe, but we can guarantee the entertainment value is there on this week's episode of Milwaukee Uncut, we cover: Life updates from Marleigh and Erica Meeting guys in bars Bars and coffee shops guys should go to meet women Is Milwaukee a tough dating market? Marleigh shooting down a you
Bucks President Peter Feigin on the Crazy Offseason + New Look Team, Best Giannis Story, Coming to Milwaukee from New York and Building the Deer District and an NBA Champion Team
Peter took over as team President following a 15-67 season. The team played in the Bradley Center, there was no Deer District and they hadn’t made it past the first round of the playoffs in 13 years. Four years later the Fiserv opened, three years after the Larry O’Brien trophy made its way to Milwaukee for the first time in 50 years (since 1971). Peter has an amazing backstory and some hilarious
Bre & Richie on Midwest Legends and a Milwaukee Uncut Q&A
Richie asked Bre out where? Do they get sick of going to tailgates? What’s in store for Milwaukee Uncut in 26’? Just a few of the questions answered on this episode. First Richie and Bre take some questions and next is a segment from Rusell Nicolet’s new podcast Midwest Legends from when Bre and Richie were on last week. Topics covered: Should Bre start picking out Richie’s clothes each day?How wa
Inside “No Packers. No Life.” - A New Doc About the Japanese Packers Cheering Team’s Journey to Title Town
If you’re a Packer Fan and curious what it’s like to host 20+ rabid Japanese Packer fans in Green Bay, WI this is a great one for you. I’m joined by the creators of the “No Packers. No Life” Documentary: Entrepreneur Ty Morse and YouTube sensation Craig Benzine. We discuss: How Ty discovered Packer fans in Japan Hosting the Japanese Packers Cheering squad in Green Bay The legendary Luke Larson’s a
Dating in Milwaukee: Hard to believe call-ins, favorite date spots & the Red Rock Dating Show is Back. Presented by Kesslers Diamonds!
A caller who met someone on Reddit has a story that will blow your mind. An intriguing update from Daniel Slade who found love at a Great Clips Convention Red Rock stories and more! PS: The Red Rock Dating show “Love on the Rocks” is back on October 16th - sign up here: https://posh.vip/e/love-on-the-rocks-3We’re joined by Quincy, Caden and Gracie from Red Rock we cover: “Love on the Rocks” retur
Crazy Story Behind Oktoberfest in MKE, Top German Restaurants, Fish Frys and more!
If you love some good Milwaukee history, beer, festivals, fish frys and… dive bars we’ve got a great one for you! Joined by Michael Sampson of Swarmm Events and Julian Kegel of Kegel’s Inn who have spearheaded the efforts to bring Milwaukee Oktoberfest to the Summerfest grounds for the first fulfilling Henry Maier’s prophecy from over 60 years ago (more on that). We discussThe backstory of Oktober
Gary Witt & JR Lockwood: Incredible Stories behind the PABST Theater Group and Green Monké one of the fastest growing infused sodas in the country
Interested in incredible business stories? How bout' the Milwaukee music scene? We've got you covered. Gary Witt who took the PABST Theater Group from one theater that was losing (a lot of) money back in 2002 to a group of 6 venues that now does over 800 shows a year in the Milwaukee area. JR Lockwood through a lot of trial & error and hustle has taken Green Monké from zero to a nati
Milwaukee Fall Guide: Festivals, Road Trips, New Openings & Events w/ Claire from VISIT Milwaukee
Looking for some awesome things to do in and around Milwaukee this fall? We've got you covered. Richie sits down with Claire from VISIT Milwaukee to cover: Festivals Wine & Harvest Fest - Cedarburg, Sep 20-21OktoberfestsMKE at Summerfest Grounds for the first time Germantown, Sept 27-28Cedarburg, Oct 4-5Bavarian Brew House Burlington, Oct 4Lake Geneva, Oct 11-12Harvest Fair at Wisconsin S
DJ BG Good: From Day Job to National Tour
You may know him from his viral pop ups over the summer or some of his recent events and shows that have drawn thousands of people but that wasn’t always the case for Bryan Gorelik - now known as DJ BG Good. We cover: Graduating UWM, working a day job then telling his Russian parents he was quitting to go full time as a DJ Viral Pop up at the Milwaukee Night Market His crazy experience opening for
There it is w/ 414Big Frank, Tommy Violet, Sunny Lou... and some Dating in Milwaukee call ins
They’ve racked up millions of views in the last month on the TikTok smash hit “There It Is” -- but who are the men behind the lyrics, the beat and the dance? We got to sit down with Milwaukee Hip Hop Artist 414 Big Frank, Tommy Violet and Sunny Lou and covered:414 Big Frank’s long road from growing up on the North Side of Milwaukee to break out hip hop artist Sunny’s back story & how he got i
Violent Femmes’ John Sparrow: From Growing Up in Milwaukee to Touring the World
From playing in local Milwaukee bars to playing on stages in front of tens of thousands of people all over the world, John Sparrow’s story is incredible. PS: The Femmes will be back in Milwaukee at the PABST Riverside and just added a new show on October 19th (the October 18 show sold out)–you can get tickets here: https://www.pabsttheatergroup.com/venues/detail/the-riverside-theater We cover: Joh
Colin Blackwell: NHL Player Enjoying an MKE Offseason and Untold Hockey Stories from Harvard, the Admirals and the NHL
The NHL standout & Boston Native is back in Milwaukee for the offseason and dropped by to give his incredible backstory, some hilarious hockey stories, and why he loves living in the 414. Topics discussed: Weirdest fan interaction High school with Pat Connaughton and Joe Going to Havard Coming back from concussions and trying to play pro hockey Making the league Time in Milwaukee & Chicago
The Rise of Stallis w/ Lori Fredrich, Dana Spandet, Thi Chao and Carly Weber
The city neighboring Milwaukee has not always had the best reputation but has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade and there is no question that “Stallis” is and has been on the rise. How has this transformation taken place and what does the future of the city look like? On this episode we got to sit down with: Lori Fredrich: Award winning dining editor at OnMilwaukee Dana Spand
Wave Chapelle: MKE Artist’s’ Untold Stories with Drake & Lil Wayne, Milwaukee Music Scene and More!
What’s it like when you get pulled out of a college class because Drake wants to meet with you?Wave Chapelle got discovered shortly after moving to Memphis for college and his life went Zero to 100.. Real quick… after signing with Yo Gotti.In this highly entertaining episode we discuss:Getting his first big breakGrowing up in MKEStories with Lil Wayne, Drake and Yo GottiGoing independent in 2016Mi
Best Hike & Brewery Trips in WI w/ Midwest Hikes and Hops
If you enjoy the outdoors, hiking and trying new breweries this episode is for you! We got to sit down (and have a beer with) Andrea and Derek Schwab, the couple behind the popular Instagram account Midwest Hikes and Hops who filled us in on all the must try hikes and breweries around the state (and some outside) including hidden gems we’d never heard of! Topics: How’d you start the page? How has
Chef Adam's $15k Win, NM Annual Mtg & Music in Milwaukee
We catch up with Chef Adam Pawlak following his big Cutthroat Kitchen win, sit down with Jersey Frank Di Meglio to talk about Northwestern Mutual’s Annual Meeting and his updated top four pizza spots in Milwaukee, and chat with Allen Halas for recaps on Summerfest and Harley Fest—plus a spotlight on female Milwaukee artists to watch and more.Chef Adam Pawlak:Behind-the-scenes of his $14.5K Cutthro
Dating in Milwaukee: Call-Ins you won’t believe & other CRAZY stories…
A date at Melting Pot Brookfield gone wrong, a caller with her ex’s name tattooed on her back and much much more on this month’s dating in Milwaukee ep. Marley’s dating glow-up: meeting her new guy at the NFL Draft and surviving Appleton fishing tripsDeja’s unexpected cruise romance and plans to show Milwaukee offRelationship advice from Karen in Wauwatosa after 41 years of marriageBrittany’s call
Mr New York: Untold Stories from Legendary Milwaukee DJ
He started throwing parties in his teens (one led to an evening in a police car), never went to college, has headlined Summerfest and has been spinning records in Milwaukee and for celebrities around the country for more than a decade (even though he’s not that old compared to Richie). In this episode we sit down with Mr New York and cover the following: How he got into all of this The one house p
Taylor Amann: American Ninja Warrior BTS & Must-Try Places in MKE
Taylor Amann, Milwaukee native and all-around badass, just made it to the American Ninja Warrior semi-finals — but what’s it actually like to run a ninja course at 6:30 AM with zero practice and a million bucks on the line?We get the full behind-the-scenes scoop (spoiler: lots of hanging, barely any sleep), plus her wedding plans (it’s next week!), content creator life, and where she goes for a so
MKE Women Breaking Through in Sports Media: Sydney Gille, Grace Scalzo, Kimberly Bates
Today we take you behind the scenes of working in sports media with three amazing women who have achieved success working respectively for the Bucks, Marquette, Packers, Admirals, Brewers and the NBA -- yes we have all the major teams in WI covered in this ep! Topics Covered: Backstories Biggest star struck moment Biggest slip up working in sports media Biggest conceptions about working in sports
From the South to Milwaukee: Blake Eason, bonus ep - live from the Drink Wisconsinbly Pub
What's it like moving from Atlanta to Nashville to Milwaukee? Blake Eason officially moved here last November (what great timing) and is ready for his first summer in Milwaukee. On this episode we go over: How he ended up here South vs Midwest The people here Favorite places in Milwaukee (and Wisconsin) NFL Draft experience **Excuse the audio since this was live from the DW Pub on Saturday- w
Your Guide for Live Music in MKE This Summer w/ Allen Halas
Milwaukee is STACKED with live music this summer — and a ton of it is free.Allen Halas (OnMilwaukee, Breaking & Entering, 102.1) joins us to break down the can’t-miss festivals, underrated block parties, and weekly concert series happening all over the city.He’s been to more Milwaukee music events than anyone we know, and he’s here to help you plan your ultimate summer lineup. From Jazz in the
Crash Dummies: From 0 to 2.5M followers, Where to meet women in MKE, Craziest Call Ins, Men's Bathroom Etiquette, Biggest Pet Peeves & Cinco De Drinko with SIMGOD
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