Best BizTimes Podcasts (2025)

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Your MKE Summer Bucket List: 19 Activities in the MKE area w/ Chef Adam Pawlak 33:50

1d ago33:50

33:50

Want to take advantage of summer in Milwaukee? We’ve got you covered on this week's episode. From festivals, to the lake front, hiking, golfing and events there is no better place to be in the summer than Cream City. Today we’re joined by Milwaukee native Chef Adam Pawlak who is also the owner of Egg & Flour, Hell’s Kitchen phenom, dog dad and frie…

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From 0 to 30,000 Homes: Inside the Rise of Wisconsin’s Veteran-Owned Roofing Leader, Infinity Exteriors 28:02

8d ago28:02

28:02

Founder and former Marine Josh Sparks attended 17 different schools while growing up in foster care before eventually landing in Milwaukee in the early 2000s. That’s where a friend offered him a roofing job — a turning point that would set the course for everything that followed. Starting from zero, Josh built Infinity Exteriors into the largest ro…

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20 Interesting Things Manufactured in WI and Unconventional Marriage Advice?? w/ LeRoy Butler, Grant Pauly and Richie 53:48

15d ago53:48

53:48

Ready to have your mind blown? We’re lucky to have so many cool things manufactured in the state of Wisconsin we wanted to shout some of them out. Luckily we also had Packers Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler chime in with some unconventional marriage advice, a Reggie White story you won’t want to miss and his current thoughts on the Aaron Rodgers free ag…

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LeRoy Butler & Grant Pauly: Legendary Packers & NFL Draft Stories & A New Beer Partnership Launch :) 40:56

22d ago40:56

40:56

Untold Packers stories and a new beer partnership? It doesn't get much better as we're joined by NFL HOFer LeRoy Butler and 3 Sheeps Founder Grant Pauly this week (oh and there's a part 2 coming next week). 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 Favr…

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Dating in Milwaukee: Red Flags, Raya, Gems, Best/Worst First Date Spots w/ Andrea, Jane, Hailey & Bre 1:26:43

24d ago1:26:43

1:26:43

From drunk dialing Pete Davidson to how to pick up a bartender, Milwaukee red flags and best/worst first date spots and some life updates from Andrea Bohelke there is no shortage of entertainment on today's episode: Topics covered: Andrea’s last couple weeks & pitch a friend Should guys take girls on elaborate first dates? Jane’s last first date Ri…

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Inside the $38 Billion Unstoppable Force: Northwestern Mutual 45:01

29d ago45:01

45:01

You probably know Northwestern Mutual as the iconic Milwaukee-based financial planning giant that holds a large annual meeting where people flock to our city from all over the country, or as the company that constructed a 32-story skyscraper downtown in 2017 right on the lakefront. That said, there is a lot about Northwestern Mutual you probably do…

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Anthony Pettis: Wild Stories & The Unexpected Rise of MKE's World Champion MMA Fighter 55:53

1M ago55:53

55:53

The 2x UFC World Champion didn't have an easy upbringing. His father was unexpectedly murdered when he was just 16 years old. He started working several jobs to pay the bills for his family and take care of his younger brother and Mother. His rise in the UFC ranks was unexpected but meteoric. Pettis went from living in the Mitchell Street Lofts try…

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Bre & Richie: From Shut Down to Millions of Views/Month, a Newsletter and What's Next for Milwaukee Uncut hosted by Chris Johnson 30:58

1M ago30:58

30:58

How did Milwaukee Uncut get to this point over the last year and what's next? 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 t…

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Dating in Milwaukee: More Crazy Stories, Bachelor/Bachelorette Profile Reviews and a Live Update from AI Cowboy’s Relationship 59:25

2M ago59:25

59:25

We dive into a few hard to believe Milwaukee dating stories that were sent to us over Instagram and get a live update (he actually picked up our FaceTime) from AI Cowboy who was previously featured after finding love at the Great Clips Conference in Minneapolis, and highlight some bachelors and bachelorettes. Run down: A live update from AI Cowboy …

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Chris Johnson of the Passion Pod: The story behind one of WI's fastest growing podcasts 35:14

2M ago35:14

35:14

Chris' life took a turn within a year he had his first kid, his parents got divorced and his Dad ended up having a heart transplant. It made him look in the mirror and ask himself if he died tomorrow how would he feel about what he did with his life. This sparked Chris' entrepreneurial journey where he opened up a skateboard shop in Eau Claire that…

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Richie & Rayshawn: An Eventful First Year of Big Brothers Big Sisters 20:59

2M ago20:59

20:59

What's it like to go from no kids to mentoring a high energy 6 year old through BBBS? It's been an adventurous and very rewarding last year. 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 t…

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Tommy G: Inside the Dangerous World of MKE based YouTube Sensation 59:36

2M ago59:36

59:36

You may know him for his crazy weekly documentaries on YouTube that rack up millions and millions of views per month but you probably didn’t know that Tommy knocked on my door in 2018 trying to sell me payroll services, that he started a prank channel that never got off the ground, the he got fired from two jobs and had his back against the wall be…

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MKE Admirals Uncut: Reid Schafer, Ryder Rolston, Kevin Wall 34:15

3M ago34:15

34:15

Get to know three rising stars on the ADs in a highly entertaining episode. We cover: 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 t…

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Dating in Milwaukee Valentine's Edition: Andrea Boehlke, Ike Wynter, Bre & Richie 1:11:50

3M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

From live IG profile reviews to what to do on Valentines wether your "hanging out", single or in a committed relationship as well as some shocking updates we've got you covered! 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: An…

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Christian Rodriguez: Behind the Rising UFC Star from the Southside of Milwaukee 35:19

3M ago35:19

35:19

From getting bullied in middle school to one of the rising stars in the UFC Christian Rodriguez has had quite the glow up the last decade. 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 …

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David Joplin Uncut: Legendary Marquette Hoops Stories and more...... 56:46

3M ago56:46

56:46

A highly entertaining inside look at Marquette Basketball from home town hero & senior standout David Joplin. Topics covered: 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 K…

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MKE Transplants: How they ended up here and what they think of MKE with Collin Yellich, Frank Di Meglio & Heather Ladage 43:20

4M ago43:20

43:20

Why do people move to Milwaukee? What we're their perceptions before coming? What do they think of the city? What do their friends think? Those are just some of the questions answered in this episode. Our guests came from all over the country: Collin Yellich - California Heather Ladage - Austin, Texas Frank Di Meglio - New Jersey & Pennsylvania…

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Wisconsin Winter Golf: What to work on, top destinations, Uncut Open Preview w/ Adam Garski, Paul Sifert & Andy Barrett 1:04:29

4M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

The Uncut Open is coming to AmFam Field on February 16th and 17th--- for details and to sign up ---> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1131068810259?aff=oddtdtcreator Joining us on todays episode we have Pail Seifert from WiscoGolf Addict, LEGENDARY reigning State Match Play Champion Adam Garski and PGA Professional Andy Barrett. We Cover: What to work …

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Erin Monfre: Get Physically & Mentally Fit for 25' 29:19

4M ago29:19

29:19

WI Basketball HOFer & Wes Matthews Trainer, Erin Monfre helps you get ready to crush 2025. We discuss: 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 epis…

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Bre & Richie w/ Andrea: The Rise of Milwaukee Uncut: From Shutdown to Millions of Views and What's Next in 25' 58:20

5M ago58:20

58:20

From being shut down in November of 23' to hitting 4 Million views in November of 24' alone Milwaukee Uncut has made a lot of progress over the last year after our initial set backs and we've had a lot of fun along the way and are excited for what's in store in 2025. We called in our good friend and 3x Survivor Contestant (and Uncut In the Field St…

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Josh Albrecht: Behind the Scenes of Visit Milwaukee's Massive Rebrand and their Banner Year in 24' 31:05

5M ago31:05

31:05

Landing Top Chef, the RNC, launch the Baird Center..... just a few of the things Visit Milwaukee has been up to in 2024. As part of this banner year for the organization and for the city Visit Milwaukee went through a huge rebrand that launched earlier this year. CMO Josh Albrecht dropped in to let us know why they rebranded, the process Visit went…

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MKE Dating Gone Wrong: Man Finds Love at Great Clips Conference w/ AI Cowboy MKE 50:05

5M ago50:05

50:05

What started as a routine trip to a conference in Minneapolis escalated quickly. 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 do…

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Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Untold Bucks Stories, His Current Comeback and his Love for MKE 41:53

5M ago41:53

41:53

Get ready for some legendary stories from fan favorite Thanasis Antetokounmpo. In this episode we cover: 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 Favori…

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LeRoy Butler & Gary Ellerson -- Untold Packers Stories & the Playoff Push Ahead and.... what's up with the Jets 1:05:59

6M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Are you a Packers fan? This one is for you. NFL Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler and Former Packer & media personality Gary Ellerson make their Milwaukee Uncut debut. We cover the following: 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/u…

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Kam Jones & Stevie Mitchell, Chef Adam Pawlak & Grace Scalzo: Milwaukee Uncut Cover shoot episode 27:25

6M ago27:25

27:25

Marquette Basketball, Bucks Basketball, the Milwaukee Food Scene and some life updates are all covered on this episode. Interviews were recorded at the Milwaukee Uncut cover shoot at the Iron Horse's new restaurant Ash. Richie and Grace talk some Bucks basketball, Marquette hoops, Grace's new job and Richie taking a Milwaukee shelter dog out last w…

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Milwaukee Admirals Uncut: Kevin Gravel, Cal O'Rielly & Anthony Angello on the upcoming season and a lot of fan submitted Qs 29:53

6M ago29:53

29:53

The ADs are off to a hot start this season and we were lucky enough to have three vets join us. 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 t…

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Grant Pauly: The Man Behind WI's Fastest Growing Brewery - 3 Sheeps 38:29

6M ago38:29

38:29

What started out as a small operation in Sheboygan in 2012 will now produce 14,000 barrels of beer (that is 4.6 MILLION cans) this year, making it the 4th largest craft brewery in the state. 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 …

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John Burke: How Trek Bicycle went from a Barn in Waterloo, WI to a $2B Company & A Bold Plan for America 42:12

7M ago42:12

42:12

Trek Bicycle CEO John Burke takes you behind the scenes of the Trek Bicycle story. From a red barn in Waterloo, WI in 1976 to the $2 Billion global company it is today, it is an incredible story with no shortage of obstacles and hurdles along the way. JB also discusses his new book "A Bold Plan for America", where he breaks down America’s 14 bigges…

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Andrea Boehlke on Dating/Being SIingle in Milwaukee & Fav spots around MKE & WI 15:10

7M ago15:10

15:10

Where can you find 30s women in Milwaukee? What are the best spots to visit around Wisconsin? The iconic Andrea Boehlke is back for part 2 of her episode (go back and check out part 1 after if you haven't already). We discuss: Her experience dating in Milwaukee What kind of guys she is looking for Where to meet women in Milwaukee Favorite coffee sh…

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Andrea Boehlke: Living in MKE, Untold SURVIVOR, Shaq & Aaron Rodgers Stories and her Mental Health Journey 46:59

7M ago46:59

46:59

An absolute legend joined the podcast for this one. Andrea Boehlke has been a 3x survivor contestant - her first appearance when she was in college at Steven's Point in the late 2000s. She's also been a Good Morning America host, dated celebrities, dealt with mental health struggles and ultimately found herself moving back in Milwaukee hosting for …

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WI Fall Golf Part 2: Peter Cup Recap, Most OVERRATED Club/Course in the State, BEST Par 3s, Fall Golf Trip Recommendations 30:57

7M ago30:57

30:57

Harrison Ott, Stephen Watson, Paul Seifert break down the following on Part 2: 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 Fo…

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WI Fall Golf: Must Play Courses, Does a Hole-in-One Count on a Par 3 Course? Toughest Par 5s in the State 53:09

7M ago53:09

53:09

Harrison Ott, Stephen Watson and Paul Seifert are back for our Wisconsin Fall Golf Episode. 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…

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Alex Wehrley's Top WI Wineries, Breweries, Supper Clubs & Getaway Spots This Fall 8:08

7M ago8:08

8:08

Need some great spots to check out in WI this fall? Content Creator Alex Wehrley has you covered, in order we discuss: Favorite wineries Favorite Breweries Favorite Getaway Spot Lake view restaurants Fall Hikes Hidden Gem towns Favorite Supper Clubs FOR CLIPS FOLLOW MILWAUKEE UNCUT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milwaukeeuncut/ Facebook: htt…

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Alex Wehrley: From Miss WI USA & Local News to Viral Wisconsin Content Creator 46:15

8M ago46:15

46:15

You may know Alex from her hilarious, viral Midwest content that has taken off over the last few years but there's a lot more to her story! Heres what we cover: 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 st…

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Bonus: Mandela Barnes' Favorite MKE/WI HIDDEN GEM towns, bars, restaurants, running & cycling trails and more 19:26

8M ago19:26

19:26

Need some great recommendations for things to do and places to visit this fall? Mandela Barnes is back for this bonus episode and we've got you covered! In order we discuss Mandela's Favorite: 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 getaw…

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Shaka Smart: 2024 Marquette Men’s Basketball Preview, Fan Submitted Questions and more 1:04:36

8M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

If you’re a Marquette fan excited for the 2024 season this episode is for you! 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 tr…

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Mandela Barnes Uncut: DNC Recap, Current State of the Election, Experience as LT Governor, His Rise in Politics, and more... 39:29

8M ago39:29

39:29

It has been a WILD last 5 weeks in politics with plenty of twists and turns left to come. In this highly anticipated episode Mandela Barnes makes his Milwaukee Uncut debut fresh off of being in Chicago for last week’s DNC. In this episode we discuss Mandela’s backstory and rise in Politics What is was like being at the DNC including after party per…

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Creator Payton Sartain is Living in Milwaukee: Dating Brewer’s Joe Ross, Rise as Content Creator, Ask P -- Relationship Situations, Fav MKE/WI Places 1:01:13

9M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Payton & Joe's hilarious story of meeting, breaking down relationship situations you won't believe, what Payton has been up to in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and more! Content Creator and host of the popular Note to Self Podcast Payton Sartain joins us this week on Milwaukee Uncut. For clips follow Milwaukee Uncut on IG: https://www.instagram.com/milwauke…

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Collin Yelich, Chef Adam Pawlak, Grace Scalzo: Top Summer Date Spots in MKE, Moving from Malibu to MKE, First Pitches, Chef's Bday Recap, MKE Dating Scene 40:53

9M ago40:53

40:53

Collin makes his Uncut debut & Chef Adam Pawlak and Grace Scalzo return. Topics Covered 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 dogBy Collin Yelich, Grace Scalzo, Adam Pawlak, Chef Adam Pawlak

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Changes: BTS, Building Milwaukee Uncut, the Business Side & What's In Store the Rest of the Year 12:52

9M ago12:52

12:52

A lot has happened since December when we relaunched Milwaukee Uncut and we've been quiet the last couple weeks while sorting things out. In this solo episode Richie goes behind the scenes of the growth of Milwaukee Uncut, the business side of the podcast and what is to come for the rest of the year. PS: You can download our new FREE guide "Cream C…

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Inside RNC Week & it's Economic Impact on Milwaukee: Omar Shaikh, Kristin Brey & James Groh 30:25

10M ago30:25

30:25

The RNC happened in Milwaukee and got plenty of mixed reactions. After the perception of an economic windfall, some businesses absolutely thrived while others had their slowest weeks in months. But what actually happened and what are its effects? I brought on three Milwaukeeans who were in the trenches all last week: Omar Shaikh (RNC Host Committee…

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MILVERINE Returns: Talks Relationship Status, the RNC, How Much He Walks Per Day, Why He Doesn’t Go Out Much With Friends, Caffeine Intake, Diet and More 32:51

10M ago32:51

32:51

The Milwaukee LEGEND returns to discuss an array of topics. The last episode got a lot of people calling cap on Milverine’s walking routine. Does he really walk 45-55 miles per day? We do a mathematical analysis. What is the Milverine’s love life like? Are there Milverine groupies in Milwaukee? (This part is hilarious) Additional topics include: Wh…

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NEW Weekly Series: The Milwaukee Uncut 5: Man starts "Ghetto Uber" venture, 250lb Schlitz Beer Sign Theft, Car Roof Yoga and More w/Chef Adam Pawlak, Collin Yelich & Grace Scalzo 6:35

10M ago6:35

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Chef Adam Pawlak, Collin Yelich & Grace Scalzo join this week to discuss 5 Uncut events that happened in the city of Milwaukee this past week. To watch the video version check us out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milwaukeeuncut/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milwaukeeuncutpod OR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCv6uBhWukvWeht…

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Wisconsin Golf: Harrison Ott's Pro Update, Hidden Gem WI Courses, Bryson & LIV vs PGA, Top WI Courses and more w/ Stephen Watson & Paul Seifert (Wisco Golf Addict) 1:03:56

10M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Joined by Harrison Ott, Stephen Watson and Paul Seifert (Wisco Golf Addict), if you enjoy playing golf or are a fan of golf this episode is for you: Topics Covered in order: Catch up with Harrison Ott who is in his third season as a pro after a storied amateur career playing at Vanderbilt University, Winning 2 WI State Opens and One State Am Bigges…

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Milwaukee Restaurants, Desserts & Cocktails you NEED to try with MKEeeeEats' Judy Hannon 23:39

11M ago23:39

23:39

Supper Clubs, Hidden Gem Restaurants, Desserts, Bloody Marys, and more, we cover it all with MKEeeeat's Judy Hannon. Judy has highlighted 1,000 restaurants on her very popular Instagram account @MKEeeeeEats to her over 72,000 followers. Needless to say she knows what she's talking about. If you are wondering where to go in Milwaukee this episode is…

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Sentry Equipment's Brian Baker on being an ESOP and adding service as a manufacturer 30:02

11M ago30:02

30:02

Brian Baker, president and CEO of Oconomowoc-based Sentry Equipment Corporation, joins BizTimes Media managing editor Arthur Thomas on the podcast. They discuss his journey from finance expert to company leader, how Sentry has expanded from a manufacturer to also a service provider, the benefits and challenges of employee ownership and how the curr…

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Grace Girard: Farmer Wants a Wife Untold Stories, Current Love Life, WI Dive Bars, Fake IDs and more... 38:17

11M ago38:17

38:17

How does a Milwaukee girl find herself on a reality TV show that takes place on a farm???? 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.…

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Kristin Brey & Michael Sampson: Top WI/MKE Summer Spots & The RNC in Milwaukee 51:24

12M ago51:24

51:24

In this episode, couple Michael Sampson and Kristin Brey join us to talk all things Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Michael is the founder of Swarmm Events, a Milwaukee-based event planning company putting on legendary events like the Shamrock Shuffle and Storm the Bastille. Kristin is the founder of ‘As Goes Wisconsin’ and a content creator shining a (hu…

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Ike Wynter: CRAZY Journey from Touring Musician & Entrepreneur to Viral Wood Artist 41:14

12M ago41:14

41:14

From a giant Crayola Crayon box to a scene out of Spongebob, he’s using his passion for woodworking to inspire creativity and a sense of community in his followers. 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 a…

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Mothers Day Special Ep w/ Grandma Lainey (Elaine Burke): Living a full life, beginnings of Trek Bicycle, 10k steps a day at age 91 and more :) 13:17

12M ago13:17

13:17

In celebration of Mother's Day I got to have my 91 year old grandmother Lainey Burke on this weeks episode. In this quick episode we covered the following topics: 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 fu…

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