• Going from from MKE to LA and back 
• Autumn’sNFL job
• Andre getting into skating and moving  
• Autumn's biggest break 
• Untold Lil Wayne stories & tattooing his face 
• Autumn’s creative process 
• Biggest struggles 
• WI Art funding 
• Standing out about WI opposed to LA 

We sat down with second-generation family members Amelia, Noel, and Tessa to hear the inside stories on:

•  Their origin story with Frank and their father, Chris Kegel 
•  Their earliest memories in the business, including the crazy commercials and comics they created 
•  The growth of Wheel & Sprocket 
•  The annual Bike Expo at the State Fair Grounds 
•  The legendary Kegel family bike trips 
•  Chris Kegel's lasting legacy 
•  The best places to cycle in Wisconsin and more

This episode is presented by our good friends that we’ve worked with for years (and that now banks Wheel & Sprocket), First Federal Bank!

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 with with his hits Locals and Too Bad 
• Getting arrested 
• Getting cast in Whiteboy Rick alongside Matthew McConaughey and what that was like 
• Favorite spots in Milwaukee 
• New project - "There is no Tomorrow" 
• What’s next and more 

• 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

• Biggest surprises about motherhood
• Things they got wrong
• Funny things kids do that they can’t laugh at
• Favorite thing about being a mom
• What Milwaukee moms’ like: Mother’s Day gifts, favorite spas, kids activities, date night spots & favorite woman-owned businesses in the area

• 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 police 
• What people get wrong about cops

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 has become one of the most beloved athletes in Wisconsin. Off the field, his Home Plate Charity Concert has raised over $250,000 and is back again this May. Tickets ---> https://www.yeli22concert.com/

But the job’s not finished. After experiencing the NLCS twice Yelich is still chasing bringing a World Series in Milwaukee. 

On this episode we cover: 

• The Yelich Home Plate Charity Concert 
• Getting traded to Milwaukee & winning NL MVP
• Memories with Bob Uecker 
• Blocking out the noise over a 162 game season  
• His famous beer chug off with Bakhitari and Aaron Rodgers 
• What a World Series would mean to him and the city 
• The Murph/Counsell transition and playing for Murph 
• Favorite Brewers Memories 
• And more 

• Sendik's backstory 
• Ted's early days at Sendik's 
• Expansion in the 70s 
• Biggest obstacles 
• Continued growth 
• Building culture 
• Why local 
• The legend of Pappa Fallucca 
• How to spend $50 on a meal for your family 
• New Whitefish Bay store

• 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

• 14 time iRacing World Champion 
• Multiple Spec MX-5 Race Winner
• 2021 Wisconsin State Karting Champion
• 2023 SCCA First Gear Mazda Challenge Champion
• Wisconsin Native from Appleton 
• Only 22 

Nick Fallucca

• Palermo’s Pizza Chief Product & Innovation Officer 
• Owner of Ember Social in Grafton 
• Good friend & Has survived multiple vacations with E Sports legend Brandon Tschacher
• Club races regionally

https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/good-things-brewing/joshing-around-milwaukee/

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's upbringing 
• Business origin story 
• Almost going broke several times while expanding 
• Stories with Don Nelson, Robin Yount and more 
• The creation of Saz's mozzarella sticks and sour cream & chive fries 
• Giving back and life advice 

• Ray's origin story starting in the 1960s, it's growth and recent expansion 
• Inside running a liquor store
• Craziest alcohol purchase witnessed 
• Best bottles under $30 
• Industry trends 
• More 

To check out Ray's: https://www.rayswine.com/

Dating in Milwaukee is presented by Kesslers Diamonds

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 

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. We talked: 

• Packers/Chiefs 
• Growing up in the Midwest 
• Second City with Steve Carell, Chris Farley and Amy Poehler
• Trying the Cream Puff and other crazy WI foods 
• Unknown stories from The Office 
• Working with Will Ferrell 
• Not getting a hair transplant 
• Best comic he's worked with 
• Favorite show 
• What he thinks of Milwaukee 

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

• Roesch 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 Wisconsin questions: 
• Favorite courses under $75
• Best holes in the state 
• As well as worst holes in the area - that was a good conversation

• Why did you start the account?/first bar  
• Did you think it would be anything? 
• First “wow this could be something moment” 
• Typical weekend/work flow 
• Favorite part of the state to visit?/favorite stretch 
  • Trip to Lacrosse? 
• Craziest things you’ve seen in a dive bar? 
  • Or stories you’ve heard? 
• Best Dive bar food? 
• Craziest dive bars you’ve been to? 
• Places you want to hit but haven’t 
• Any wild fan interactions/getting recognized 
• Northern WI favorites 
• Milwaukee area Favorites 
• What makes a great dive bar? 

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 their sister 
• We got into some roommate questions 
• Best fan interactions 
• Talked about the rookie party in Madison and more 

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 Year’s Eve parties, and recently toured with Wiz Khalifa — with another tour coming up soon.

This episode is packed with wild stories and a real conversation about his love for Milwaukee and why he’s stayed.

Co-hosted by Tommy and Sunny. 

Raymond Prior, Ph.D. is one of the most sought-after names in performance psychology by the world’s best performers. He has worked with golf major champions, olympians, CEOs, musicians and performers on the highest level, he is the author of the book “Golf Beneath the Surface”

This is not surface level information. We go beneath the surface and into the psychology on:

• Goal Setting
• Anxiety
• Mindfullness
• Caffeine
• Cold Exposure
• Dieting
• Sleep

• The Cow Chip toss 
• Favorite Wisconsin hidden gems 
• MKE date spots 
• WI staycations and getaways 
• Best WI Cities 
• And 2026 Bucket List 

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 of views: 

We talk about: 

• Her start and how she’s grown her pages 
• The Hugh Jackman interview 
• Mental health and she has been open about some of her struggles
• Her biggest breaks  
• And some favorite Midwest spots and foods 

And we’ve even got a little segment with Kohl’s coming up -- Bre and I got to go to the Holiday game last Thursday and even ran into Charlie Berens so he has some advice coming up for those…. like me who haven’t started shopping yet. 

• LeRoy's biggest fears & pet peeves (Richie approves)
• Jordan Love vs Aaron Rodgers
• Legendary/untold Packers stories

We also have a few call ins you're not going to want to miss.

Dating in Milwaukee is presented by Kesslers Diamonds

In this episode we talk: 

• Must check out December events 
• Holiday Lights 
• Hidden Gems in and around MKE 
• NYE 
• Hotel Month coming up 

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 

We cover: 

• Her upbringing in Madison
• Interning at ESPN and how she broke through 
• Women in sports media 
• Her time with the Bucks -- For those who don’t remember Sophia used to work for the Brewers and the Bucks so she was there when Giannis arrived in 2013 
• Then we talk a lot of Brewers 
  • Her relationship with Bob Uecker 
  • Craig Counsell leaving and Pat Murphy stepping in 
  • Favorite memories with the team 
  • Favorite MLB parks and some fan submitted questions. 

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It’s an incredible story about a grassroots Milwaukee organization on a rapid growth trajectory that has landed partnerships with Fan Duel, the PGA Tour and Edward Jones Financial just to name a few. 

More importantly, it is making a lasting impact on Veterans, First Responders, and their families and friends. 

In this episode, we are joined by Matt McDonnell - Army Vet and Founder, Joel Correa - Marine Vet and Milwaukee Fire Department, and Anthony Zidek -Milwaukee Fire Department.

We Discuss: 

• Matt’s backstory 
• How Next18 came to be 
• Vets & First Responders dealing with trauma 
• The first camp 
• How Next18 is different than other camps and organizations 
• The lasting impact on families 
• Biggest misconceptions of Vets and First Responders 

• 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 younger guy who may be traumatized 
• Wolf’s timeless bomb strategy 
• Dating in the winter/over the holidays 
• Call-in: Women brings another man to the date 
• Call-in: A flowers story you will not believe 
• The Chef crashes the show 

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 untold Bucks stories we cover: 

• First impressions of coming to Milwaukee in 2014 
• Creating the Fiserv and the Deer District 
• Running marketing for Madison Square Garden in his 20s 
• The crazy Bucks offseason and NBA free agency 
• Best Giannis story 
• Wildest complaint at the Fiserv 
• Sean Cullen 
• Favorite story from the finals run 

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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 was Michigan? 
• Do you get sick of going to tailgates? 
• Favorite Milwaukee Uncut video or Memory? 
• Goal of Uncut in 26? 

Midwest Legends: 

• Richie and Russel bond over disliking certain midwest foods 
• How Bre and Richie started officially dating 
• Midwest boot camp 
• Menomonie, WI 
• Dive bars and Packer games 

We discuss: 

• How Ty discovered Packer fans in Japan 
• Hosting the Japanese Packers Cheering squad in Green Bay 
• The legendary Luke Larson’s appearance 
• How the doc came to be 
• Biggest learning lessons from the experience 

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-3

We’re joined by Quincy, Caden and Gracie from Red Rock we cover: 

• “Love on the Rocks” returning 
• Red Rock + bull riding stories 
• Milwaukee red flags 
• Favorite date spots 
• Call ins 
  • Reddit man 
  • Daniel Salde 
  • If a guy knows all the bartenders on Brady street is it a bad sign? 

Gems of the week presented by Kesslers Diamonds: https://www.kesslersdiamonds.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoplWLiS92380OypvRZyHpriyWvDtrVSXTDcBFlJn801yfmpkQs4

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 discuss

• The backstory of Oktoberfest and what to expect this year 
• Kegel’s Inn turns 100 
• Best stories from Munich 
• Favorite Fish Fry in Wisconsin 
• Must try German restaurants 
• Dive bars 

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 national leader in the hemp beverage category, available across the country and is now the official THC infused beverage partner of the PABST Theater Group. 

We cover: 

• Origin story of the PABST Theater Group 
• Origin story of Green Monké 
• Why they came together 
• JR's return to Milwaukee 
• The Milwaukee Music scene and Gary's best stories 
• What MKE can do better as a city 
• And more! 

Festivals 

• Wine & Harvest Fest - Cedarburg, Sep 20-21
• Oktoberfests
  • MKE at Summerfest Grounds for the first time 
  • Germantown, Sept 27-28
  • Cedarburg, Oct 4-5
  • Bavarian Brew House 
  • Burlington, Oct 4
  • Lake Geneva, Oct 11-12
• Harvest Fair at Wisconsin State Fair Park - Sept 26-28
• 150th anniversary of the Milwaukee Fire Dept 

Events 

• Milwaukee Uncut/CLRC 
• New Berlin: Ultimate Fall Craft & Vendor Fair at New Berlin Ale House, Sept. 28
• Holy Hill Arts & Crafts Fair - Hubertus, Sep 20
• Sunday, September 21, Football Tailgate at Davidson Park
• Southside dining week September 27 - October 4 
  • Zocalo Food Truck Park Sept 29 - 12pm - 3pm 
• Oak Creek: Fall Festival at Drexel Town Square, Oct. 25
• Bay View Bash - Sep 20
• Milwaukee Flavor Live Cooking classes at Milwaukee Public Market
• Milwaukee Theater Week 

Places/gems 

• Fall Brewery Guide 
• Basses Farms (pumpkin fest Sept 20 - Oct 31)
• Pack and Bushel 
• The Elegant Farmer
• Potawatomi’s Sportsbook since it’s officially football season?
• Vm cookbook this fall! Perfect for gifting. 

New Openings

• Walker’s Point 
  • Mobcraft 
  • Banderas 
• Your office 
• Cassis - French Bistro (Water St.) - same owner as Birch (James-Beard nominated Kyle Knall)
• Associated Bank Theater Center 
• Tosa Troll 

Little Road Trips 

• Football: Badgers/Packers 
• Holy Hill 
• Hikes
  • Paradise Springs in Eagle, WI + East Troy + Deusterbecks + Eagle Park 
  • Hikes 
  • Post card cabins 
• House on the Rock - Spring Green, WI
• The Little Farmer - Malone, WI

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 Shaq in Panama City Beach 
• Favorite Food Spots around Milwaukee 

Get 30% off Green Monke with the code "Uncut30": https://www.greenmonke.com/

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 into producing 
• Who is Tommy Violet 
• How did they come together and how did the dance happen for “There it is” 
• The music video shoot 
• The Milwaukee Music scene and why they live in Milwaukee 
• Gem of the Week Presented by Kessler’s Diamonds 
• Dating Call ins: 
  • Gym Date Gone (Very!) Wrong
  • A bold move the morning after a one night stand 
  • A guy who just wanted to cuddle 

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: 

• John’s backstory growing up in Milwaukee 
• Struggles, first big break, and making it as a musician 
• First time playing with the Femmes 
• Best fan interactions 
• Pre-show routine 
• The evolution of the Milwaukee music scene 
• And more 

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 
• Meeting his wife (at Joe Cats) 
• An encounter with Justin Bieber while playing for Toronto 
• Favorite things about Milwaukee 
• And more 

This episode is co-hosted by the electric Joe Stanton 

On this episode we got to sit down with: 

Lori Fredrich: Award winning dining editor at OnMilwaukee 

Dana Spandet: Owner Flour Girl and Flame 

Chef Thi Cao and Carly Weber from Wild Roots 

Topics Discussed 

• Evolution of Stallis 
• Backstories 
• Stallis Date Night recommendations 
• Top dive bars 
• Biggest Misconceptions 
• The Hot Mayor running the city 
• The Housing Market 

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 break
• Growing up in MKE
• Stories with Lil Wayne, Drake and Yo Gotti
• Going independent in 2016
• Milwaukee Music scene & artists to watch
• The Milwaukee Bucks eventful off season

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 your growth trajectory been? 
• Craziest hike you’ve been on 
  • Scariest hike?  
• Best hikes and hops combos? 
• Hidden gem hikes and breweries in the state 
• Beer gardens to check out 
• If someone wants their significant other to go camping

Chef Adam Pawlak:

• Behind-the-scenes of his $14.5K Cutthroat Kitchen win on Food Network
• The wild strategies and sabotage secrets from the show
• Upcoming Italian pop-up dinners at Lupi & Iris (Aug 18) and Birch (Aug 26)
• His must-try burger spots in Milwaukee

Jersey Frank Di Meglio:

• What really goes on during Northwestern Mutual’s 145th Annual Meeting
• The $19M+ impact the meeting brings to Milwaukee each year
• Why it’s one of the city's best recruiting tools
• Updated Top 4 Pizza Picks in Milwaukee

Allen Halas:

• Recap of Summerfest 2025: best nights, surprise sets, and beat battles
• Harley Fest highlights, including Chris Stapleton’s sold-out show
• What’s next: Lollapalooza, block parties, and Club Charlie’s fundraiser
• 10 female Milwaukee music artists to watch

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• Marley’s dating glow-up: meeting her new guy at the NFL Draft and surviving Appleton fishing trips
• Deja’s unexpected cruise romance and plans to show Milwaukee off
• Relationship advice from Karen in Wauwatosa after 41 years of marriage
• Brittany’s call-in: getting a tattoo of her ex’s name and accidentally dating another Alejandro
• The worst dating stories from Milwaukee: secret marriages, identity fakery, and being ghosted by bartenders
• Julia’s Google Doc of dating disasters—including a guy who skipped his mom’s wake for a fondue date
• The debate: If he’s not posting you, is he really into you?
• Bald guy struggles, “hatfishing,” and whether karma is real when dating in Milwaukee

In this episode we sit down with Mr New York and cover the following: 

• How he got into all of this 
• The one house party he threw in his teens and got arrested 
• Biggest breaks 
• Biggest struggles 
• Getting his sober streak broken by Jordan Love 
• What kind of guys bottle girls are into 
• Best bars and clubs in Milwaukee 
• Right way and wrong way to request a song 
• Why he stays in Milwaukee 

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 solid sweat and a spicy marg.

From pole vaulting at UW-Madison to margarita tier lists to secretly filming her own proposal, Taylor keeps it real — and very Milwaukee.

Topics Covered: 

• Backstories 
• Biggest star struck moment 
• Biggest slip up working in sports media 
• Biggest conceptions about working in sports 
• Weirdest request (or most annoying request)  you’ve got from a friend (or random person) 
• Guys red flags when it comes to being a sports fan (or still playing sports) 
• Something viewers don’t realize is complete chaos during a game 
• One athlete you’ve worked with who you’d trust to babysit your dog
• Favorite moment working in sports media 
• Advice to women looking to break into sports media 
• Favorite things about Milwaukee and fav hidden gem spots 

Guests: 

• Grace Scalzo (NBA, Formerly Bucks & Marquette Basketball) 
• Sydney Gille (Milwaukee Brewers, Formerly Green Bay Packers) 
• Kimberley Bates (Milwaukee Admirals, Formerly St Louis Cards) 

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- we'll be back to in studio recordings next week

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 Park (with no jazz?) to late nights at Summerfest, this episode is packed with insider tips and local artist recs.

🎶 Tune in for:

• Where to catch free live music nearly every night this summer
• The best local fests (including the ones you’ve never heard of)
• Milwaukee musicians you should be listening to right now
• The TikTok video that racked up 7M+ views (and sparked a fake record deal rumor)

This is your unofficial guide to Milwaukee’s summer music scene — and proof that it deserves way more hype.

Milwaukee Uncut is presented by: 
3 Sheeps 
Nicolet Law

Drink Wisconsinbly Beverage Co 

Infinity Exteriors  

Topics Covered: 

• Backstory of going from 0 to 2.5M followers and hundreds of thousands of listeners/month 
• Craziest call ins 
• Coolest moments 
• Biggest Pet Peeves & Men's Bathroom Etiquette
• Group chat etiquete 
• Cinco de Drinko with Simmer G 
• Places to go for people visiting Milwaukee 
• Best places to meet women in Milwaukee 

Milwaukee Uncut is presented by: 
3 Sheeps 
Nicolet Law

Drink Wisconsinbly Beverage Co 

Infinity Exteriors  

• How Dante met Charlie in a bathroom at Lambeau and has been working with him ever since 
• Bill's early days as a musician in Boston and how he broke into comedy 
• Getting propositioned by swingers on tour 
• The weirdest fan interactions 
• Billy Duce as Gem of the Week 
• The best fake ID story you've never heard 
• An egg freezing conversation with Andrea Boehlke

Together, they spill all the tea on what it was like growing up with Carmen: an amazing single mother and an overall witty and energetic powerhouse of a woman.

You’ll hear stories from Grace and AJ’s childhood with Carmen, including when AJ discovered the consequences that come from flipping a random stranger off, Wednesday evening pizza nights, dance parties, as well as what growing up in a second-generation immigrant family was like.

We also got some hilarious stories out of them, including a herniated disk after dropping it a little too low.

What would Mother’s Day be without a little mothering? Grace and AJ give insight into the life lessons passed down from Carmen and the importance humility played in their life growing up, and still to this day.

This is a light-hearted, feel-good episode with Milwaukee Uncut’s Mother of the Year that will make you want to call your mom and say, “Thank you. I love you!”

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there.

• 4:30 - Golf Courses to go to in MKE 
• 9:46 - Patios
• 12:50 - Chef’s birthday 
• 14:45 - Live Music 
• 15:38 - Jazz in the Park 
• 16:15 - Summerfest 
• 17:40 - Milwaukee Night Market 
• 18:35 - Bastille Days 
• 19:40 - Tour of Americas Dairyland 
• 21:00 - Cold Plunging 
• 21:48 - Alpine Valley 
• 23:12 - Camping 
• 24:30 - Dumpling Fest 
• 25:00 - Milwaukee Uncut Cruise 
• 26:21 - Brewers Game 
• 28:00 - Dog Park 
• 28:54 - Chicago weekend & hidden gem pizza 
• 30:23 - Door County 
• 31:00 - The UP 

So how did it all happen — and what really sets them apart?

In this episode, we’re joined by Brand President Mike Saglin, who’s been with Infinity Exteriors for over a decade, and VP of Sales Sam Ward, who’s been with the company for more than 14 years. Together, they share the story behind Infinity’s growth — built not just on hard work, but on a commitment to being upfront with customers, delivering on promises, and doing things the right way every time.

We’ll go behind the scenes on Infinity’s rise, hear some crazy stories from jobsites, tips for homeowners and hear Mike and Sam’s hidden gem Milwaukee recommendations. 

Milwaukee Uncut is proud to partner with Infinity Exteriors — a company built on integrity, craftsmanship, and community. For more information, visit: https://www.infinityroofing.com/HQ/Milwaukee?utm_source=MilwaukeeUncutPodcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=brand_awareness 

Even though LeRoy was the clear star of this episode we were also lucky to be joined again by our friend and 3 Sheeps Founder Grant Pauly. 

In this episode we go over: 

• LeRoy’s draft experience and first time in WI 
• Stories about the Majic Man --- Don Majickowski 
• Some great Brett Favre prank stories 
• And the new version of Wisconsinitis, the already booming cream ale out of 3 Sheeps -- that LeRoy is now riding Grant’s coattails on. 

Topics covered: 

• Andrea’s last couple weeks & pitch a friend 
• Should guys take girls on elaborate first dates?
• Jane’s last first date
• Right and wrong way to hit on a bartender 
•  Raya stories
• Andrea and Pete Davidson
• Athletes 
• Milwaukee red flags 
• Why guys in MKE are better than NYC 
• Profile reviews 

Presented by: Kesslers Diamonds 

Guests: Jane Rogers, Hailey Rohlinger, Andrea Boehlke (Host), Bre Barnett, Richie Burke 

That said, there is a lot about Northwestern Mutual you probably don’t know. 

Founded in 1857 in Janesville, Wisconsin, Northwestern Mutual barely survived its first two years in business after a passenger train and an ox collided outside of Johnson Creek, where 14 lives were lost, two of which were initial Northwestern Mutual policyholders. 

Shortly after, Northwestern Mutual moved its headquarters to Milwaukee and has been here ever since. But not only is Milwaukee home to the company’s sprawling campus, two significant network offices are located here as well.  

In this episode we give you a look inside Wisconsin’s largest company (ranking 110 on the Fortune 500 list) by revenue and what its future looks like.  Topics covered include: 

• Early beginnings and challenges 
• Pivotal moments in the company's history 
• The 2017 Tower & Commons decision 
• Inside Northwestern Mutual’s business model and its evolution 
  • Life insurance 
  • Additional insurance solutions 
  • Wealth management 
  • AI & Future Tech 
• Recent CEO transition 
• Building a culture to last 
• The annual meeting 
• Charitable impact 
• Financial advice 
• And the leaders will share their favorite places around Milwaukee 

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His rise in the UFC ranks was unexpected but meteoric. 

Pettis went from living in the Mitchell Street Lofts trying to get his fighting career off the ground to winning a World Title in front of his home town in 2013 and became the first fighter ever to make the cover of a Wheaties Box. But there's a lot more to the story. 

The episode stories include (in order): 

• Growing up in Milwaukee 
• His Dad Eugine Pettis' murder and how that changed everything 
• Taking on a paternal role in his family 
• Getting into fighting professionally 
• World of Jenks episode 
• Showtime Kick vs Ben Henderson 
• Winning the UFC World Title at the Bradley Center 
• Making the cover of the Wheaties Box 
• Starting the APFC (Anthony Pettis Fight Championship) 
• What keeps him fighting 
• The most he's won and lost gambling 
• Gambling with Dana White 
• Dumbest Purchases 
• How long it would take him to kill Richie 
• Greatest Fears 
• Advice to athletes and entrepreneurs 

Milwaukee Uncut is presented by Nicolet Law, 3 Sheeps and Drink Wisconsinbly. 

After being shut down due to a lack of traction Milwaukee Uncut has gone from near zero to millions of views per month, a fast growing local newsletter and events and has big plans for 25'. 

Chris Johnson from the Passion Pod was in town and interviewed Richie and Bre on the Milwaukee Uncut story. 

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Full ep on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4e7Ls-VK-M&t=113s

Run down: 

• A live update from AI Cowboy who found love at the Great Clips Convention, it came crashing down but where does the couple stand now? 
• A woman meets a man in her apartment lobby off of a dating app, doesn’t recognize him from his Hinge photos and later sees him in the news for a cocaine bust. 
• Girls get taken courtside from Bucks player’s cousin, meet at Harp after game 
• Worst date stories 
• Best places to meet women in Milwaukee 
• Bachelorette & Bachelor profile reviews 
  
  

Guests: Danielle Forrest & Madi Grausam 

This sparked Chris' entrepreneurial journey where he opened up a skateboard shop in Eau Claire that he ran for 10 years and ultimately launched the Passion Pod right before the pandemic hit in 2019. 

The show is now one of the hottest podcasts coming out of Wisconsin and has a guest lineup featuring a lot of recognizable national musicians and celebrities. 

If you're looking to learn more about what it takes to start and grow a show or make a career pivot and start chasing your passion this episode is for you. 

Over a year ago I was looking at volunteer opportunities in the Milwaukee area and wanted to make a difference. I looked into Big Brothers Big Sisters, since I had some friends Glenny Crawford and Dusty Weis that are part of the program and had great things to say about it and the impact that you can have. I also remembered my Dad mentoring through a different program while I was growing up which ultimately inspired me to sign up. 

And I went through the process applied, got my fingerprints, interviewed with someone from BBBS, went through a training and then they match you with a kid that they feel is a great match. 

So last January after going through the process I met Rayshawn, a high energy 6 year old at the time and his Mom and everything going approved and we were off. 

And it’s been an amazing, very eye opening fun year, I had a lot of respect for full time parents before this experience but I can say after being responsible for keeping a 6 year old alive for a few hours a week I’ve got a whole new level of respect for you parents out there who are responsible 24/7. 

Before we dive in I would like to say if you feel inspired to get involved there is a big need right now as there are 500 kids on the waitlist alone, waiting for a mentor due the demand.  

And there are more ways to help out then what I do that are a little lower commitment than the “community based mentoring I do” -  some are just after school, some are once a month and those are also very important--- so if you are interested at all or have any questions feel free to reach out to me directly happy to help. 

• Kevin Wall's beard 
• Reid Schaefer's scientific pre-Brewery routine to get dialed (question from Zach L'Heureux
• Dad's weekend recap 
• Ryder's backstory and growing up the son of a Stanley Cup Champ 
• Reid's backstory and getting drafted in the first round 
• Reid getting traded 
• Team focus right now 
• The introduction of DJ Teqwa2 
• Could the guys take down Kyle Marino in a fight 
• Best/worst singer on the team 

Milwaukee Uncut is presented by Nicolet Law, Drink Wisconsinbly Beverage Co & 3 Sheeps Brewing Company 

Joined by two very eligible (and entertaining) singles Andrea and Ike this is one you don't want to miss. 

This episode is presented by Kesslers Diamonds! 

Topics covered: 

• Andrea's worst Valentine's Day 
• What to do when your "hanging out" and Valentines rolls around 
• If you have nothing planned yet Andrea's & Chef Adam Pawlak have some options for you 
• What Ike and Andrea are looking for 
• Best way to get Andrea's attention to date her 
• How to successfully ask someone out in real life 
• Good pick up lines (and bad ones) 
• How to be single on Valentines Day 
• A SHOCKING love life update from AI Cowboy (Daniel Slade) 
• Bachelor and Bachelorette profile reviews 
  • Devin Grainger 
  • Reid Schaefer 
  • Followed by Nick Zellmer 
  • A guy named Timm
  • Katie Leinenkugel 
• Closing remarks 

In this episode we get to go behind scenes of the life of the UFC fighter, how he got here and what's next. 

We cover: 

• Getting bullied growing up & Dad's reaction 
• First training - w/ Anthony & Sergio Pettis 
• High school at Pius 
• His stint at MATC
• First pro fight 
• Jobs around MKE growing up 
• First UFC fight on a weeks notice 
• Advice for Healthy Hally the Athletic Drinker 
• Biggest break 
• How does money work in the UFC
• Choosing to live in Milwaukee 
• Favorite things to do around the city 
• Diet going into a fight 
• Pre fight routine 
• Post fight routine 
• How long would it take to knock Richie out 

• Favorite win so far 
• How Jop ended up at MU (he wasn't recruited) 
• Growing up with two MPD Officers as parents 
• MU culture & transfer portal 
• Dayton & Iowa State losses
• Best Shaka story 
• Being Kam Jones roommate 
• Miami trip with Kam Jones 
• Vegas trip with Kam Jones 
• Kam Jones fit check 
• What teammate(s) he would not let date his sister 
• Cheese eating ice cream 
• What MU players (1 current + 2 past) he'd eat dinner with 
• Favorite restaurants
• Text from Travis Deiner before the UW game 
• Favorite movie of all time 
• Message to the MU fans 
• Fav MU memory so far  

• What to work on this winter & what not to
• Uncut Open Preview 
• Top winter golf destinations 
• Does a hole in one on a par 3 course count 
• Most underrated courses in WI 
• Best holes in WI 
• Best rounds ever 

• How Erin ended up at Marquette 
• Coolest MU memory (this is crazy!) 
• Getting into personal training 
• Black Box's origin story 
• How you should train 
• Mental Health 
• Good Goals vs Bad Goals 
• What to do if your New Years Resolution Fails 
• Meditation 

This episode was co-hosted by Richie and Grace Scalzo and is presented by Nicolet Law and 3 Sheeps Brewing. 

• Giannis crashing our studio last week 
• The origin story of Milwaukee Uncut 
• Early struggles and deciding the to shut down the show and regroup 
• The biggest breaks 
• Evolving the content 
• Andrea's dating life 
• How Bre and Richie met 
• What's in store for 2025 

Uncut is presented by: 3 Sheeps Brewing, Nicolet Law & Northwestern Mutual - Downtown Milwaukee 

If you are interested in partnering with Milwaukee Uncut reach out to richie@storymarkstudios.com or send us a message on Instagram 

Daniel Slade, best known as AI Cowboy MKE, made it up to the conference and sparks flew. 

After meeting a woman he entered a relationship fast, flying to her state and meeting half way over the course of a couple weeks. 

She was set to come to Milwaukee. 

How did it go down? 

What happened? 

Why? 

Where does this currently stand? 

Tune in to find out as we try to decode the relationship with AI Cowboy and Electra (name used on the show).

PS: If you have any stories worth telling on the podcast please DM us on Instagram at Milwaukee Uncut 

This episode is presented by 3 Sheeps Brewing & Nicolet Law

Additional co-hosts: Tim Sabin & Hayden Lambert  

• How his rehab is going and if he's coming back 
• The Bucks Finals run 
• How TA bought (a lot) of tickets for game 7 in Brooklyn 
• TA's solo Championship Parade experience 
• Where TA's energy comes from 
• His first time visiting Giannis in Milwaukee 
• Favorite places in Milwaukee 
• Business ventures 
• Favorite vacation spot 
• Could be play in the NFL 
• Best career moment 
• Closing message to the fans 

Milwaukee Uncut is presented by 3 Sheeps, Nicolet Law & Northwestern Mutual - Downtown Milwaukee 

This episode is co-hosted by Richie Burke, Grace Scalzo and Tony Cartagena

• LeRoy's biggest fears & pet peeves (Richie approves) 
• Recapping the Bears Packers game 
• Jordan Love vs Aaron Rodgers 
• Packers outlook the rest of the season 
• Legendary/untold Packers stories 

Milwaukee Uncut is presented by Nicolet Law, 3 Sheeps Brewing & Northwestern Mutual - Milwaukee Downtown 

Kevin Gravel, Cal O'Rielly and Anthony Angello discuss: 

• Recapping last season & the streak ending
• Off season focuses 
• Looking ahead this year 
• What teammate they'd pick in a bar fight 
• How much beer hockey players drink on a golf course 
• Player that spends the most time in the mirror 
• Funniest chirp 
• Funniest moments on ice 
• Most eligible bachelor on the team 
• Go to bars after a Win 
• Favorite thing about Milwaukee 
• Favorite restaurant in Syracuse 
• Difference playing Milwaukee between now and the 2000s 
• Favorite restaurant 
• Closing Message 

Milwaukee Uncut is presented by Nicolet Law and 3 Sheeps 

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The story behind this rising Wisconsin company is pretty remarkable. 

Grant Pauly, a Wisconsin native, who spent time at Google out of college, then homebrewed on the side while working at his family’s business before deciding to break off on his own. 

Growth hasn’t come without roadblocks and risks but in a craft beer industry that has become overly saturated and in decline 3 Sheeps has been able to break through the clutter and experience double digit growth year over year. 

How have they done it? What does the future look like for the industry and for 3 Sheeps? 

Listen to this awesome Wisconsin Business story to find out. 

PS: They have very good beer and along with their flagship brewery in Sheboygan they just opened a new spot on Milwaukee’s east side :) 

This episode of Milwaukee Uncut is presented by Nicolet Law, 3 Sheeps Brewing and Venture Wisconsin. 

• Her experience dating in Milwaukee 
• What kind of guys she is looking for 
• Where to meet women in Milwaukee 
• Favorite coffee shops, bars and restaurants in MKE 
• Favorite places in WI 

• Peter Cup recap: Bluemound vs Westmoor 
• Best Par 3 in the State 
• And update on SIMGOD and Kam, did SG get his money back? 
• Fall Golf Trip Recommendations 
• Most Overrated golf course/country club in Wisconsin

Please share this episode (and Part 1) with your WI Golf friends 

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In order we cover 

• Our best summer golf experiences 
• Settling a golf dispute: Does Kam owe SIMGOD money w/ Russell Nicolet 
• Does a hole-in-one on a Par 3 course count? 
• Top fall golf courses in WI - high end and under $75 
• Toughest par 5 in the state 

This episode is presented by Nicolet Law, Annex Wealth Management and 3 Sheeps Brewing. 

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• Favorite wineries 
• Favorite Breweries 
• Favorite Getaway Spot 
• Lake view restaurants 
• Fall Hikes 
• Hidden Gem towns 
• Favorite Supper Clubs

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• How she won Miss WI USA 2009 after only trying one pagent prior 
• Graduating in during the recession and moving to Chicago on a whim (she had a very unique living situation) 
• Her local news stints in Rockford, IL and OC 
• Working in LA & being a TV host for big events 
• Coming back to Milwaukee, working at a marketing agency and starting to create DIY content 
• How she went off on her own 
• How she got into WI content 
• Mom life 

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• Milwaukee restaurants 
• Milwaukee Date spots 
• Coolest under the radar WI towns 
• Must visit HIDDEN GEM bar in WI 
• WI running trails
• WI cycling trails 
• WI Fall getaway towns 
• A mind blowing WI experience as WI Lt Gov 

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Richie and guest host Grace Scalzo talked to Head Coach Shaka Smart about the following (in order): 

• Shaka’s early start in coaching (he made $90 every two weeks)
• How he became the head coach at VCU and his Final Four run 
• Creating the culture at Marquette that led to 0 transfers where there were over 2,000 players in the transfer portal in Men’s D1 basketball this year 
• Last season’s Sweet 16 run and the loss against NC State 
• The player he’s most excited about this year 
• Filling the void of Tyler Kolek and Oso Ighodaro
• Expectations for this season 
• Shaka’s morning routine and screen time 
• Fan Submitted Questions 
  • Would he let any players babysit 
  • How many texts per day 
  • An accidental text from Kam Jones? 
  • What Marquette Legend (not named D Wade) would he want on the team this year 
• Favorite Milwaukee restaurants 
• What his NIL sponsor would have been in college 
• Signing his first big contract at VCU
• The Madison MU rivalry 

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In this episode we discuss

• Mandela’s backstory and rise in Politics 
• What is was like being at the DNC including after party performances by John Legend and T Pain  
• His experience as the youngest and first African American Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
• His initial reaction of Biden dropping out 
• His thoughts on Kamala Harris 
• What he things Kamala needs to do to win in WI 
• And more 

• Chef's Birthday Party 
• Why Collin came to Milwaukee from Malibu 
• Chef getting a dog 
• The MKE Dating scene 
• Top Date spots in MKE 
• Chef's new dog 

We covered the following: 

• The real economic impact of Milwaukee and why some businesses thrived and others didn’t 
• What it was like inside the perimeter 
• Craziest things seen at the convention 
• Biggest surprises covering the convention 
• Notable celebrity interactions 
• Polarizing political media 
• Overall lessons learned from the RNC coming to Milwaukee 

What is the Milverine’s love life like? Are there Milverine groupies in Milwaukee? (This part is hilarious)

Additional topics include: 

• What he’s seeing around the RNC 
• Did he ever consider running for office? 
• His 2024 Summerfest experience 
• Craziest fan interaction 
• Throwing the Brewer’s first pitch 
• Favorite summer walking route 
• Walking routine, sleep routine, caffeine intake 

Milwaukee Uncut is produced by Story Mark Studios, in partnership with OnMilwaukee and presented by Nicolet Law and Central Standard Distillery. 

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• Biggest adjustment going from amateur golf to pro 
• Craziest stories from mini-tour life 
• What he's focusing on right now 
• How to get on (and stay on) a heater 

State of Professional Golf 

• Reaction to the US Open and looking ahead to the British 
• Bryson and LIV vs PGA 
• Where does Professional Golf go from here 

Wisconsin Golf 

• State of Wisconsin Golf 
• Most Underrated Courses in WI 
• Best Public & Private golf courses in Milwaukee 
• Erin Hills vs. Whistling Straits vs Sand Valley 
• Best finishing holes in Wisconsin 

For those of you that don't know, Grace was on the dating show 'Farmer Wants A Wife'. A FOX original, this reality show is like the Bachelor - if only they wore cowboy boots, donned cowboy hats, and understood how to operate heavy-duty agricultural equipment.

Grace jokes that she applied 'for the plot' after her (reality-tv show obsessed) aunt mentioned the show was looking for applicants following their first season. Despite not knowing the first thing about farms, she decided to go for it:  "I live in the middle of farmland so it's kind of wild to me that I had never been on a farm before."

Following a rigorous interview process, Grace would go on to become a contestant and finalist on the show.

As reality dating TV connoisseurs, we naturally had a lot of questions for her. Joined by my partner and co-host for this episode, Bre, we got the inside scoop from Grace on what it's really like behind the scenes of a reality TV show. We hit her with questions like:

- What was it like creating an on-screen romance?

- How did you handle living with (and dating against) multiple women?

- Was the drama scripted or organic?

- Who's still together?

This is an entertaining episode full of secrets, drama, and the realities of what it was like on 'Farmer Wants A Wife'. From the prep leading up to the show (impromptu tractor lessons) to how her life has changed since, Grace tells all in the latest Milwaukee Uncut episode.

In this episode, we dive into his journey that got him to where he is today, including his struggles with mental health and potential brand collaborations on the horizon.

From a young age, Ike had an entrepreneurial spirit. He started a rock band with his friends when he was in high school - even playing at the Rave on school nights. After graduating and realizing college wasn’t what they wanted to pursue, they left to play shows across the country. Nine years later when the band split up, Ike and his brother started their next gig, a junk removal business.

“We started it the day after. I had zero gap between music and our business. It was like a 12 hour period that I slept.”

In the first year, their business exceeded expectations, allowing them to repay the loan lent to them by their parents.

On the side, Ike started building coffee tables out of discarded pallets. After posting them on Facebook, people started reaching out asking him to make tables for them. 

From there, Ike’s passion for woodworking took off, but challenges with his mental health created ebbs and flows in his ability to produce art; “I couldn’t even walk into my studio.”

Around 2021, he completely uprooted his life - leaving his studio and MIlwaukee - to move across the country to California where he would go to work for the Dream Machine Foundation. 

We talk through the last few years of his life and what it means for him to be back in Milwaukee creating art again. The city has embraced him with open arms, and a recent collaboration for 414 Day sparked new recognition for his work in the city he calls home.

• Growing up in Madison 
• Attending Marquette University as one of twelve women in the business school 
• The beginnings of Trek Bicycle 
• Flower arranging & a show coming to Milwaukee 
• Living a full life 

Milwaukee Uncut is produced by Story Mark Studios, in partnership with OnMilwaukee and presented by Nicolet Law and Central Standard Distillery. 

• How they got into bartending 
• Weirdest thing ever written on a receipt 
• How do you know if a bartender is showing interest
• What your drink says about you 
• Amazing FaceTime interview with GCTB Owner Daniel Slade (@ai_cowboy_mke)
• Most money the bartenders have made in one tip and in a day 
• Favorite bars 
• Best bars to meet women 

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We talked with JMatt, a former radio personality, to talk about his journey from being on-air to on-screen and how being laid off led him to content creation. From the first videos he posted solving puzzles, to the pirate ship video that changed everything, it’s been a continuous learning process that JMatt has fully embraced.

Fast forward to today and he’s now a self-employed creator that doubles as a social media coach for small businesses and nonprofits in Milwaukee.

With over 4 years of local lifestyle content under his belt, he has amassed a huge list of Milwaukee area bars, restaurants, and businesses he has worked with… which means he is a bottomless pit of recommendations on the best spots Milwaukee has to offer. 

We didn’t just want him to rattle off the most popular spots in Milwaukee, though. We wanted to get his insights on the best hidden gems this city has flying under its radar - mostly of the food and drink sort.

From lowkey to high end first date restaurants (Santinos), waterfront patios (Barnacle Buds), and tucked-away taprooms (Edith) to quaint brunch spots (Cafe at the Plaza) and mini donut shops (Happy Dough Lucky), we cover 13 hidden gems in Milwaukee worthy of a little extra love. 

• Doorbell camera disaster
• Las Vegas shenanigans
• Biggest transition to pro hockey 
• Where the Ads go on a night out in Milwaukee
• Who would win in a fight - Zach, Kevin,....... or Richie?
• What teammates would you NOT let (and let) date your sister?
• What do they like to do in Milwaukee?
• And more Fan-submitted Q&A’s

If you want to get an inside look at Marquette Basketball, laugh and get fired up for what’s to come this episode is for you. 

Topics include: 

• Big East Recap
• Mindset of the team right now 
• EGQs
• How Kam & Stevie ended up at Marquette and why they chose to stay 
• What it’s like playing for Shaka and the most fired up they’ve ever seen him 
• Zen Mode & Killa Mode
• Rapid fire questions 
  • Best MU dining hall 
  • The Harp or RWB 
  • Best dancer on the team 
  • Worst dancer 
  • Best/worst drip on the team 
  • Worst scooter driver on campus 
  • Dream brand deals 
  • Most likely to come unprepared for a test 
  • Who you would/would not let date your sister on the team 
  • Favorite Milwaukee spots 
  • Most embarrassing warm up songs 
  • What they love most about MU and a message to the fans 

Episode hosted by Richie Burke & Grace Scalzo 

Produced by Story Mark Studios 

In partnership with OnMilwaukee 

Sponsored by Nicolet Law & Central Standard Distillery 

That said there is a lot more to Ian Bennett than what you see on the field. The guy is a father of two daughters, has more energy than just about anyone I’ve ever met and his authentic unfiltered nature made for a great and highly entertaining podcast. 

The episode kicks off with Ian discussing what it’s like to be nearly double the age of some of his teammates and get gets pressed on his responsibility to show them the ropes on and off the field, which segways into where the Wave go to celebrate a night out (it is quite a few places in Milwaukee) as well as what they do after a loss. 

Richie and Ian also dive into his upbringing of playing soccer (and American football) growing up in Canada, how he barely got into college passing his SAT on the number and started his career as an outdoor player in Charleston, SC before transitioning to the indoor star that he is today. 

The Standard Five, sponsored by Central Standard Distillery, delivers rapid-fire questions, touching on Ian's greatest soccer moment, his Canadian obsession with maple syrup, and even his love for McDonald's, and if Canadian’s are actually more friendly than Midwesterners. The episode wraps up with Ian's  love for life, his motivation, and his deep appreciation for the people and home he's found here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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• 2:05-  Habits of high performance of the top .1% 
• 10:15-  How to get effective sleep and the importance of sleep 
• 22:00 - Caffeine: How it actually works, how to use it, and what NOT to do
• 28:00 - Cold Exposure/Plunging 
• 32:30 - Creating the best diet for you 
• 36:10 - The importance of mindfulness to performance and how to start 

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• Have a clear understanding of what anxiety is on a psychological, neurological, and cultural level 
• The difference between anxiety and nerves and how being nervous can actually help you perform at a higher level while anxiety cannot 
• Why people have anxiety 
• What are panic attacks and why do they happen
• Why anxiety is worse than ever right now 
• AND Recommendations for managing and reversing anxiety and what has personally helped me out 

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• Why change is hard for human beings and how to make it easier and sustainable
• Where people go wrong when setting goals 
• How to plan for setbacks 
• The role dopamine plays in achieving goals and how to use it to your advantage
• The process for effective goal-setting 
• Systems vs goals 
• Intrinsic and intrinsic motivation 
• How managers, coaches, and leaders can motivate their teams to achieve goals 

If you are looking to perform at a high level or get your team to perform at a high level this episode is for you. 

Dr Raymond Prior holds a PhD and is one of the most sought-after names in performance psychology. 

His clients include Major Champions, Olympic Gold Medalists, National Champions, National Coach of the Year Award winners, Grammy Winners, Emmy winners, the list goes on and on. 

He is also the author of the book Golf Beneath the Surface and has contributed chapters to several performance psychology textbooks and published research in the Journal of Applied Sports Psychology. 

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• What Milwaukee bars have the most attractive women for Ben Anderson 
• Should a man always pay for everything on the first date 
• How to know when you’re dating someone too young for you
• The most frightening second date story you’ve ever heard 
• Is it OK to ask for a hall pass for a golf trip 
• Is it OK to go on three dates in one day 
• How does Joe Villmow flex his boat access & WI Club social membership without being arrogant 
• Is Bumble Premium a good investment 
• Biggest turnoffs 
• And more! 

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The newly appointed Milverine was a combination of amused and confused. 

The jacked, power-walking construction worker had no idea that he had a dedicated Facebook fan page and a Reddit thread of people tracking sightings of his whereabouts around the city and that he was gaining a cult following. 

His life hasn't been the same since and he even has a Vice documentary with over 8 million views.

In this episode, we get to know the man behind Milverine and cover a wide range of topics including

• How much he walks every day (it's mind-blowing)
• His strict diet routine 
• Why he doesn't leave Milwaukee (like ever, not even on vacation)
•  How well he knows the city he loves during a round of Milwaukee trivia 
• And more 

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Media partner – OnMilwaukee: https://onmilwaukee.com/ 

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Produced by Story Mark Studios: https://storymarkstudios.io/ 

Media partner - OnMilwaukee: https://onmilwaukee.com/ 

Sponsored by Central Standard Distillery: https://thecentralstandard.com/ 

Produced by Story Mark Studios: https://storymarkstudios.io/ 

Media partner - OnMilwaukee: https://onmilwaukee.com/ 

Learn more about Be The Difference NIL: https://www.bethedifferencenil.org/ 

Sponsored by Central Standard Distillery: https://thecentralstandard.com/ 

Produced by Story Mark Studios: https://storymarkstudios.io/ 

Media partner - OnMilwaukee: https://onmilwaukee.com/ 

Sponsored by Central Standard Distillery: https://thecentralstandard.com/ 

Produced by Story Mark Studios: https://storymarkstudios.io/ 

Media partner - OnMilwaukee: https://onmilwaukee.com/ 

I do want to genuinely thank everyone who has listened to the podcast, come on the show, come to any of our events and supported us in any way! 

Although this is the last episode of “The GoGedders Podcast” this will not be the last episode on this feed and this is not goodbye forever. 

Listen to the episode to find out why the changes and what’s next. 

Obviously, for those of us that have experienced the luxury experience that is Kwik Trip, this seems like a silly question. Of course, we all know Kwik Trip is perfect in every way but let's dive deeper into those attributes.

John discusses Kwik Trip's culture and the significance put on it both internally and externally. Kwik Trip is all about creating satisfied employees who feel they're a part of something bigger and customers who feel the Kwik Trip experience is unmatched. This loyalty is what has led to such immense success–so much so that many have been spurred to take graduation, prom, and even wedding photos at their gas stations.

So tune in and learn a thing or two about developing a memorable brand image from the experts. 

And with that, we'll see ya next time!

Fitness guru, Wade Ritchie, joins us to discuss the ins and outs of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Wade is a Partner at F45 Training Milwaukee Lakefront with over 15 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. So he has seen everything from crazy-motivated bodybuilders to your average Joe looking to get back in shape. And no matter which end of the spectrum you find yourself, Wade is able to provide practical steps that’ll help lead to tangible results.

In this episode, Wade covers the parameters you should follow when setting your fitness goals, the most important things you can do to be healthy, the kinds of workouts you should be doing, the effects of alcohol on the body, what causes hangovers, should you take pre-workout, and much much more.

Budgeted at $456 million, the expansion will bring the exposition hall to 300,000 contiguous square feet, include parking, and feature a spectacular rooftop ballroom with sweeping city views from the outdoor terrace. All while on a mission for economic inclusion by committing to 25 percent minority-owned businesses, five percent women-owned businesses, and one percent disabled veteran-owned businesses.

In this episode, we’re joined by Marty Brooks, President, and CEO at Wisconsin Center District (WCD), to discuss what’s in store for Milwaukee in the near future. Marty covers the ins and outs of the expansion, from the logistics of why they’re doing it and how they’re doing it to the impact it will have on the community and what residents and visitors have to look forward to.

Learn more, view renderings, watch the live stream, and more: https://www.buildingmore.com/ 

I’m joined by two financial experts from Johnson Financial Group to discuss the ins and outs of inflation. Brian Andrew, Chief Investment Officer, and Jackie Ruppel, SVP Private Banking Manager, break down the state of the economic market today and provide actionable recommendations to ensure financial stability.

In today’s episode, Brian and Jackie will cover what inflation is, why we are experiencing it, the changes we’ll see in interest rates, how savings and investments will be affected, and more.

Our conversation focuses on the lack of diversity in the tech industry and how to bring funding, access, and resources to those that are underrepresented. We also discuss Milwaukee’s current status in the tech industry and the changes we could make as a community to make others view Milwaukee as a tech hub. So for those looking to get into tech, find ways to move Wisconsin forward, and bring more inclusivity into the tech industry, this episode is for you.

Nadiyah Johnson: CEO, Founder at Jet Constellations | Founder at Milky Way Tech Hub

Ben Juarez: Co-Founder at Like|Minded | Co-Founder at Latinos In Tech

Latinos in Tech: https://www.latinosin.tech 

Milky Way Tech Hub: https://milkywaytechhub.com 

MKE Tech Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mke-tech-podcast/id1628240470

In this special crossover, Richie shares the episode he hosted with Christine Specht on First Federal Bank of Wisconsin’s podcast, Keeping it Local. Christine is undoubtedly an expert on this topic; Cousins Subs increased their average unit sales by 93%, was voted the Top Workplace by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel two years in a row, and recently managed a very successful rebrand. In the episode, Christine shares some insight about managing a successful business, two of which are maintaining a strong company culture and developing a solid brand strategy. 

Keeping it Local: https://info.ffbwi.com/podcast/

This past May, Podfest invited me to speak on how one can effectively monetize a podcast and to share how I’ve managed to grow and monetize my podcast, The GoGedders, to over 220,000 downloads in three years and generated over seven figures for GGMM. So, whether you currently have a podcast or are curious about the benefits of starting a podcast for your business, you’re sure to learn some key insights. So tune in and discover the top four ways to monetize your podcast.

Fast Break: https://fastbreakm3elevate.podbean.com 

GGMM: https://ggmm.io

This past May, Podfest invited me to speak on how one can effectively monetize a podcast and to share how I’ve managed to grow and monetize my podcast, The GoGedders, to over 220,000 downloads in three years and generated over seven figures for GGMM. So, whether you currently have a podcast or are curious about the benefits of starting a podcast for your business, you’re sure to learn some key insights. So tune in and discover the top four ways to monetize your podcast.

There isn't a perfect formula you can use to create viral content; however, the two give insights into exactly how they got started and what you can do to maximize your content!

Learn more: https://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com

Shep didn’t have any easy past; having dealt with the death of his biological mom and the woman who became like his mom at a young age really shaped who he was and could have sent him spiraling had he not had such a powerful role model in his life at the time. Shep shares his desire to be that same positive symbol for inner-city youth and show them that through discipline and hard work, you can truly be whoever you want to be.

Doctor Doug Davis shares his personal experience helping his family flee Ukraine and how he’s partnered with the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America (UMANA) to help supply Ukraine with medical supplies–to date, UMANA has donated several hundreds of tons of medical supplies. Dr. Davis also discusses the misconceptions about the war, what led to it (and why it wasn't a surprise), what the family has been doing since escaping, and ultimately, the silver linings behind it all. 

Tune in to gain some perspective and show your support by visiting umana.org

Q took this shift, took his life into his own hands, and began working for someone who had the life he wanted: Louis House. Through working with Louis, Q discovered that though big influencers are special in their own way, ultimately, they’re just humans, and anyone could do it if they really tried. In this episode of GoGedders, Q shares the lessons he learned in creating his own personal brand, the common misconceptions to creating a personal brand, and some advice on how you can do it too.

For more episodes: https://ggmm.io/the-gogedders-podcast/

The Esports market is valued at over $1 billion and is is forecasted to be worth approximately $1.62 billion by 2024 (dotesports). Brandon Tschacher, Founder of the MKE Esports Alliance, dives into why that is and where it could take us in the next few years. They cover topics such as the appropriate gaming age, AR, VR, the future of the industry, and more.

Yes, those are staggering statistics — but things are trending up. There are now two times the amount of women entrepreneurs than there were in the 2000s, and there has been a 500% increase in the number of black women in business over the last two decades. And, although women only hold 20% of board seats in the US, that number is up 6% over the last few years.

Today, we’re joined by DeVona Wright Cottrell (Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel, GMR Marketing) and JoAnne Anton (Director of Giving, Herb Kohl Philanthropies), two brilliant female leaders in Wisconsin.

Women like today’s guests are a big part of the reason why things are changing for the better. Over the course of this episode, we’ll talk with these two leaders about why diversity is something so critical to the business world, and why it’s so key to have women in leadership positions everywhere. We’ll also discuss how they personally embrace the idea of being a servant leader in the Milwaukee community, and how that mindset has guided them to where they are today.

In today’s episode, we tap into that wisdom to provide some key insights for our entrepreneurial-minded listeners. We’ll cover a lot of ground, like finding your market, how to set your pricing, and how to deal with burnout — especially if you’re a solopreneur. 

Learn more about the Idea Collective Retreat on November 5-7 at smallbizretreat.com 

On today’s episode of The GoGedders Podcast, host Richie Burke had the chance to pick his brains a bit about… well, everything. They’ll explore the economic effects of the pandemic, the labor shortage, skills gap, supply chain issues, surprisingly good market health, crypto, China, inflation, bonds, tax changes, and more.

Tune in to learn way more than you thought you could in a half hour!

But when you look at where your money is going, the stats couldn’t be more frightening. Of the $17 trillion we give to banks, 40% is invested in non-values-aligned assets. That means it’s going to companies that don’t support equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Then there’s the issue of access —55 million Americans are either unbanked or underbanked, and in today’s world, that access is an inalienable human right, something that’s absolutely essential to breaking the cycle of poverty.

ESG Financial, a fintech company founded by absolute superwoman Geeta Sankappanavar, recently partnered with the Milwaukee Rotary Club to bring these life-changing services to the Milwaukee area. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear Geeta discuss ESG’s story, mission, and how your dollar can be put to work for the greater good.

But how do we apply that principle broadly to learn as a community? How can we apply this at the leadership level to make sure the next generation doesn’t make the same mistakes as the previous one? Forward 48 is here to help us do just that.

On this episode, Richie sits down with Ian Abston, Thelma Sias, and Fiesha Lynn Bell to talk all things Forward 48.

​​In addition to telling the story of how Forward 48 came about, they’ll cover how Milwaukee can better retain top talent, develop its young leaders, and grow as a city from a social, cultural, and economic standpoint.

They also discuss the importance of inclusion when it comes to leadership, and how Forward 48 is cultivating the next generation of leaders from a variety of ages, genders, ethnic backgrounds, and perspectives.

“I look out my window and see Children’s Hospital and two flight for life helipads. I wonder about everyone’s stories and the randomness of it all. We all have a clock, but it’s not until you experience a life changing event that you become more acutely aware of how you spend your time. My hope for everyone is that we all take time to appreciate that each day is a gift and we make the most of life, because none of us truly know how much time is left on our clock.” 

On the podcast, I asked him to elaborate on this message and how he has chosen to remain positive through his journey with cancer, while the rest of us continue to get stressed out and anxious about minute details and events of day-to-day life that really have no meaningful impact. He responded to my question by saying, “I’m thankful. Not that I got the disease, but that I’ve got time. It changes the way you react to certain things. Something changes where you appreciate everything, and you appreciate the little things more. I feel fortunate, I don’t know how much time I have, but I do have time. Some people get (life) taken away from them in an instant or in a few months. None of us know when it’s going to be over, so we should really all have that attitude. Sometimes you look at life, and you’re like ‘where did that time go’ most of the time, we just go through the day and don’t appreciate the day."

Luckily for Rich, along with his positive attitude, he is in great hands with Dr. Parmeswarn Hari at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Hari is rated one of the top doctors in America and started the Celgene bb2121 Car T Cell Clinical Trial right here in Milwaukee. Rich is only the sixth person in the world to get it. Essentially the treatment takes patient’s T cells that are ineffective to treat myeloma and reprograms them genetically to convert the cells into supercharged, highly efficient T cells that can target and destroy every last myeloma cell. Approximately 450M cells were pumped into Rich’s body. It’s living cell therapy, and Dr. Hari is optimistic that many cancers will be cured this way in the next 20-25 years; right now, only three cancers can get treated like this. 

Dr. Hari and Rich both advise that if you think something is wrong with you, see a doctor as soon as possible as many of us procrastinate and wait until later stages to get looked at, and our health is the most important thing we have. 

Today, to help break this down we have Joe Maier from Johnson Financial, so you’re going to want to tune into this because there could be some major implications for you as someone who works in a corporation, as a small business owner, if you are part of a family estate or just as a general citizen of the United States.

Joe is the Senior VP, Director of Wealth Strategy at Johnson Financial, an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin - Madison Law School, and a former Succession Planning Attorney at Foley and Lardner. 

On this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, Richie is joined by three Milwaukee community members to have a candid conversation about the Anti-Asian movement that has swept the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are joined by: Erik Kennedy, a returning GoGedder who is a community leader at Advocate Aurora; Alexa Alfaro, co-founder of Meat on the Street; and Shary Tran, who works for Amazon as the Executive Program Manager Diversity and Inclusion. Erik, Alexa, and Shary are all also members of the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islanders) Coalition of Wisconsin and have been named among Wisconsin’s most influential Asians. Together, we dig into and expose these issues. Listen to the full podcast to find out how you can help be an ally to the AAPI community.

On this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, we are joined by Melissa Olson and Kelly Mould, both financial advisors at Johnson Financial Group. Melissa is also a Wealth RPS Education Specialist, and Kelly is the Senior Vice President and Wealth Sales Team Lead. 

Together, we talk about finances. With financial stress being so high during the pandemic, we discuss ways to help reduce that stress, smart decisions you can be making, and how you can get to a point of financial freedom.

Cameron Whyte is one of those restauranteurs who made some major pivots in the past year. Cameron is the owner of three local restaurants in the Milwaukee area, Merriment Social, Third Coast Provisions, and, his latest venture, Flour Child Pizza. On this bonus episode of The GoGedders Podcast, we talk to Cameron how a pandemic forced him to pivot as well as his fascinating story about how he ended up grabbing the attention of he who has all authority on frozen pizzas, Barstool Sports Founder, Dave Portnoy. 

• The growth of podcasting in 2020 and 2021 projections 
• Review big acquisitions in 2020 and what it means for the future of the platform 
• Should you or should you not start a podcast in 2021? 
• Our top 5 tactics to monetize a podcast in 2021 and how we have made over 900k off of this show. 

These events have led many of us to wonder -- does the stock market accurately represent the market and its trends? Or is it just a mirage?

We are joined on this episode of The GoGedders Podcast by CJ Krawczyk, a partner at Kravit, Hovel & Krawczyk and a securities litigator, as well as Joe Taylor, founder of Penrod, where he made the inc 500 and won best place to work 3x in a row in Wisconsin. He is also an an experienced day trader, growing $30K into $250K during the pandemic through high-risk trading. They help break down how this all started, what’s happening, where we could go from here, and what restrictions could be put in place to help make sure stocks accurately reflect the value of their companies.

Following our episode about Dry January (listen to the episode here→ http://bit.ly/3pnvq3Z), my friend, Rich Tennessen, reached out to me about how he appreciated my openness in sharing my love-hate story with alcohol.  He let me know that this year he was participating in “Dry January”, but not by choice, and he let me know about his recent diagnosis; he was battling cancer and wanted to come on the podcast to share his story while also putting out a PSA to anyone who might be experiencing symptoms to get checked ASAP! 

Justine was one of the top female bodybuilders (bikini division), amassing a following of 1.9 million Facebook fans, landing sponsorship deals, and getting flown all over the country. However, it wasn't a sustainable lifestyle for her and led to massive burnout. She has since reinvented herself as a health and mindset coach at justinesloan.com.

Ambrose is the founder of MISPIBO, a virtual health and wellness lifestyle company. They create personalized paths to well-being through exercise, nutrition, and mindfulness coaching. Ambrose is also a mental performance coach who used to be a personal trainer and college athlete.

On this episode of the GoGedders Podcast, we were lucky enough to sit down with Brian Andrew, a local finance expert; Brian is the President of Johnson Wealth and  Chief Investment Officer for Johnson Financial Group with over 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. In the episode, we go over the trends the stock market has been experiencing, including the COVID dip and how that is projected to recover at all time highs, how certain current events may affect the market, as well as areas of the market to keep an eye on. 

We’re joined by Richie’s good college friend and Kenosha resident Justin Whitehead (Tiger), Nicole Thomsen, Director of 1Hope, and Pastor Roy Peeples. 

For entrepreneurs (and a lot of creatives) it's especially bad, there was a study done by Michael Freeman in 2015 that came out with the following results. Founders are:

2x more likely to suffer from depression

6x more likely to suffer from ADHD

3x more likely to suffer from substance abuse

10x more likely to suffer from bi-polar disorder

2x more likely to have psychiatric hospitalization

2x more likely to have suicidal thoughts

And when you look into what running a business is it makes a lot of sense. It's difficult and it's stressful with high rates of failure and a lot of uncertainty and rejection to deal with along the way. That said it is very rewarding and I wouldn't change it. We just need to do a much better job taking care of ourselves.

As a lot of you know I had a bad panic attack about 3 years ago that has caused a bunch of lingering anxiety issues that I never had to deal with before. It's been difficult but forced me to make positive changes for the better.

In this talk I go deep into my story as well as Chuck Swoboda's (Former CEO of Cree Lighting) story who went through something even more extreme, talk about the relationship with entrepreneurship and anxiety and what we can do to make it better.

For anyone dealing with mental health issues please watch and if you know someone who could benefit pass this along.