Best MPLS Podcasts (2025)

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Jubilee Rest 26:18

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For each of the five Sundays in June, we’ll hear from LGBTQ+ voices around the themes of celebration and transformation. Today, Marta finishes out the series on the weekend of Pride.By Marta Smith

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Making Magic and Meaning in a Queer-Centered Space with Brenna Wernersbach, Owner of MoonStone MPLS 30:21

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Balm in the Burnout, Episode 6: Making Magic and Meaning in a Queer-Centered Space with Brenna Wernersbach, Owner of MoonStone MPLS In this episode of Balm in the Burnout, host Megan Hadley speaks with Brenna Wernersbach, founder of MoonStone MPLS, a queer-owned metaphysical shop in South Minneapolis. Brenna shares how they transitioned from a back…

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From Billy the Bookworm to Browser the Library Lion: A look back at MPL's mascots 14:04

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From Billy the Bookworm to Browser the Library Lion, we learn about the history and characteristics of Milwaukee Public Library's Summer Reading Program mascots.By Audrey Nowakowski

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How Does Your Hope Grow? 1:01

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By Marcus Royce

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'Group Chat': 'I want to live, too' 13:19

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This month’s "Group Chat" is a conversation between high school best friends who are off to college. The only problem is they’re afraid of what might happen to their parents, who don’t have legal status in the U.S.By Jimmy Gutierrez

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Best of the Hedge: Episode 1 30:08

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Are you stressed? Everyone in IT seems to be continuously stressed–but what can we do about it? Sonia Cuff joins the Hedge to talk about stress. https://content.blubrry.com/hedge/hedge-001.mp3 download From time to time we like to repost episodes of significance–this week we’re reposting episode 1.By Russ White

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Best of the Hedge: Episode 1 30:08

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Are you stressed? Everyone in IT seems to be continuously stressed–but what can we do about it? Sonia Cuff joins the Hedge to talk about stress. https://content.blubrry.com/hedge/hedge-001.mp3 download From time to time we like to repost episodes of significance–this week we’re reposting episode 1.By Russ White

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Get your music on at 'Summer of Soul': a downtown Milwaukee concert series 14:05

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Headliners include BILAL, Digable Planets, Madison McFerrin and Septeto Charambó. The series is every other Wednesday starting July 2 to August 27 at the Marcus Center's Peck Pavilion.By Maayan Silver

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Exploring the history of Bay View's Humboldt Park 14:00

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Author and Bay View Historian Ron Winkler joins WUWM’s Audrey Nowakowski to explore the history of Humboldt Park, ahead of its 2025 designation as a Bay View Historical Society site.By Audrey Nowakowski, Graham Thomas

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Love is Spelled G.I.V.E.: Love Gives Its Best 36:48

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Pastor Gary Dawkins continues our Love is Spelled G.I.V.E. series with a sermon titled, "Love Gives Its Best".

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Where are the victims of the Bay View Massacre buried? 11:24

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The Bay View Massacre was a pivotal moment in Wisconsin's labor and political history, but not much is known about the victims. In this "Bubbler Talk" we explore who they were and where they're buried.By Joy Powers

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Hedge 272: Are we addicted to the CLI? 29:31

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Is the CLI the best way to configure, manage, and troubleshoot routers and other networking gear? Or should we move past the CLI towards automation and (possibly even) GUI-based tools? Mark Posser joins Russ and Tom to discuss on this episode of the Hedge. https://media.blubrry.com/hedge/media.blubrry.com/hedge/content.blubrry.com/hedge/hedge-272.m…

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Hedge 272: Are we addicted to the CLI? 29:31

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Is the CLI the best way to configure, manage, and troubleshoot routers and other networking gear? Or should we move past the CLI towards automation and (possibly even) GUI-based tools? Mark Posser joins Russ and Tom to discuss on this episode of the Hedge. https://media.blubrry.com/hedge/media.blubrry.com/hedge/content.blubrry.com/hedge/hedge-272.m…

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Buc-ee's in Wisconsin: Big promises, competition and lawsuits 27:19

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The Texas-based convenience store chain Buc-ee's is slated to make its Badger State debut in 2027. But what does this mean for Wisconsin travelers and residents of Oak Creek?By Sam Woods

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Oral history project to document stories of Wisconsin Native American boarding school survivors 12:58

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The Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition is visiting Milwaukee to collect oral histories of the states boarding school survivors.By Maria Peralta-Arellano, Jimmy Gutierrez

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Love is Spelled G.I.V.E.: Love Gives Thanks 39:37

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Our very own Worship Pastor, Tai Bestick, continues our Love is Spelled G.I.V.E. series with a sermon titled, "Love Gives Thanks".

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Obedience 37:09

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For each of the five Sundays in June, we’ll hear from LGBTQ+ voices around the themes of celebration and transformation. Today, on J. Bates' last day on staff, he shares with us the true meaning of obedience.By J. B.

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Chirp Chat: All about Wisconsin’s state bird, the American Robin 14:34

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The American Robin is one of the most common birds in North America. You’ve probably seen one in your backyard or been woken up by one before sunrise. But did you know this iconic bird is also Wisconsin’s state bird?By Xcaret Nuñez

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Connecting with Indigenous history to address intergenerational trauma 16:47

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UWM Adjunct Lecturer Marin Denning joins Lake Effect to discuss the impacts of intergenerational trauma on Indigenous communities ahead of a UWM's Trauma in Our Community Conference.By Joy Powers, Graham Thomas

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From Values to Action: Rethinking Organizational Wellbeing with Carl Atiya Swanson 30:02

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From Values to Action: Rethinking Organizational Wellbeing with Carl Atiya Swanson In this episode of Balm in the Burnout, host Megan Hadley sits down with creative strategist and systems thinker Carl Atiya Swanson to explore how burnout shows up across sectors—and how values-aligned leadership can transform it. Carl shares his personal story of re…

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Love is Spelled G.I.V.E.: Love Prioritizes 39:07

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Pastor Gary Dawkins continues our Love is Spelled G.I.V.E. series with a sermon titled, "Love Prioritizes".

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Bold Conversations + Transforming Courage 30:39

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For each of the five Sundays in June, we’ll hear from LGBTQ+ voices around the themes of celebration and transformation. Today, we're joined by Rev. Oby Ballinger, a UCC pastor and founder of Prism, an organizing network for LGBTQ rights advocacy.By Oby Ballinger

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Hedge 271: AI and Creativity 36:29

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AI chatbots and image creators are all the rage right now–we are using them for everything from coding to writing books to creating short movies. One question we do not ask often enough, though, is how this impact human creators. How will these tools shape creativity and thinking skills? https://media.blubrry.com/hedge/content.blubrry.com/hedge/hed…

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Hedge 271: AI and Creativity 36:29

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AI chatbots and image creators are all the rage right now–we are using them for everything from coding to writing books to creating short movies. One question we do not ask often enough, though, is how this impact human creators. How will these tools shape creativity and thinking skills? https://media.blubrry.com/hedge/content.blubrry.com/hedge/hed…

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Ep:31. Don't Sleep on Eat Street and a note on Escalation Clauses 52:44

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Welcome to This Must Be The Place, the Twin Cities podcast hosted by top Minneapolis–Saint Paul Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden. We spotlight the people, neighborhoods, and real estate that make the Twin Cities a great place to live. On this week's episode we spend 30 minutes on 4 blocks of S. Minneapolis's Nicollet Ave, otherwise known as…

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Alex Hobson, HPE Aruba Networking: The Real-World Impact of SSE and Zero Trust 31:34

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Is your VPN still fit for purpose in 2025? Probably not. In this episode of The Cyber Insights Podcast (powered by Edge7 Networks), hosts Ronan Murray, Rory Higgins, and Ian Finlayson are joined by Alex Hobson from HPE Aruba Networking to unpack the reality behind the buzzwords. Together, they explore Secure Service Edge (SSE), VPN replacement, and…

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UWM graduate students map out Milwaukee’s flood concerns and what can be done 13:25

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As climate change worsens around the world, so does the most frequent and costly natural disaster in Wisconsin: flooding. Hear what authors of a new study say about the challenges Milwaukee is facing — and how the city is preparing.By Jimmy Gutierrez

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Ritual in a Bottle: On Herbal Skincare and Slowing Down with Romina Takimoto of Romi Apothecary 43:46

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Ritual in a Bottle: On Herbal Skincare and Slowing Down with Romina Takimoto of Romi Apothecary In this episode of 'Balm in the Burnout,' host Megan Hadley talks to Romina Takimoto, an occupational therapist turned herbal skincare creator. Romina shares her journey from hospital-based work to crafting herbal skincare products, exploring wellness th…

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Writing as Ritual: On Grief, Creativity, and Becoming with Taylor Brorby 34:26

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Writing as Ritual: On Grief, Creativity, and Becoming with Taylor Brorby Episode 3 - Balm in the Burnout Podcast In this episode of Balm in the Burnout, host Megan welcomes Taylor Brorby, a writer and environmental activist, to discuss personal growth, the writing process, and the importance of storytelling. Taylor delves into his journey as a writ…

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Rewriting Narratives: Jason Sole on Abolition and Community 37:04

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Rewriting Narratives: Jason Sole on Abolition and Community Balm in the Burnout podcast - Episode 2 In this episode, Jason Sole, an abolitionist, community leader, and professor at Hamline University, shares his journey from being a formerly incarcerated individual to becoming a criminal justice educator and activist. He discusses the importance of…

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The Native history behind the unmarked pedestrian bridge in Milwaukee's McKinley Park 11:36

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In 1971, Indigenous activists ripped the plywood off the abandoned Coast Guard station in Milwaukee's McKinley Park and occupied it. They successfully shaped the future, and a mysterious bridge remains.By Maayan Silver

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Pride and Pentecost 26:45

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For each of the five Sundays in June, we’ll hear from LGBTQ+ voices around the themes of celebration and transformation. Today's message is from Justin Bell, the candidate for the co-lead pastor position. Justin preaches from Acts 2, and the connection between Pride month and Pentecost.By Justin Bell

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Love is Spelled G.I.V.E. : Love Invests 49:05

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Pastor Gary Dawkins continues our Love Is Spelled G.I.V.E. series with a sermon titled, "Love Invests".

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Episode 1 - Alchemizing Balm in the Burnout 7:01

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Introducing Balm and the Burnout: A Journey Through Resilience Welcome to Balm and the Burnout, hosted by Megan Hadley, MA, NBC-HWC, a podcast dedicated to addressing personal and systemic burnout affecting various sectors, including politics, education, healthcare, and more. In season 1, Megan is specifically focusing on Minneapolis, Minnesota-con…

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'As they live, we live:' Protecting the sturgeon returning to Milwaukee’s waters 15:40

28d ago15:40

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A group called the Sturgeon Protectors is welcoming the sturgeon returning to Milwaukee waterways.By Maria Peralta-Arellano

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Hedge 270: Password Psychology 35:25

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Password hygiene drives IT professionals crazy–people forget their passwords, will not change them often enough, and choose weak ones. But are IT folks immune to these problems? What is the psychology behind passwords, and how do we do better? Karl Buhl joins Tom and Russ to talk about passwords. https://media.blubrry.com/hedge/content.blubrry.com/…

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Hedge 270: Password Psychology 35:25

28d ago35:25

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Password hygiene drives IT professionals crazy–people forget their passwords, will not change them often enough, and choose weak ones. But are IT folks immune to these problems? What is the psychology behind passwords, and how do we do better? Karl Buhl joins Tom and Russ to talk about passwords. https://media.blubrry.com/hedge/content.blubrry.com/…

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Summit Hill Knows No Chill | Relocation? Yes Please. 57:02

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Welcome to This Must Be The Place, the Twin Cities podcast hosted by top Minneapolis–Saint Paul Realtors Andrew Shields and Casey Golden. We spotlight the people, neighborhoods, and real estate that make the Twin Cities a great place to live. 🎙 In this episode: We explore Summit Hill, one of Saint Paul's most iconic neighborhoods, known for its his…

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What to know about the Milwaukee teacher's aide facing deportation 9:25

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In Milwaukee, there hasn’t been a more public fight against deportation efforts than that of Yessenia Ruano. The mother of two, and MPS teacher’s aide, faces deportation to El Salvador.By Jimmy Gutierrez

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Finding the fixers: MCTS apprenticeship program calibrates future mechanics and drivers 12:47

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The Milwaukee County Transit System recently launched an apprenticeship program to train new mechanics and bus drivers. It comes at a time when ridership is up and the state is promoting paid training.By Sam Woods

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Love is Spelled G.I.V.E.: Love Gives 40:25

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Pastor Gary Dawkins started our new sermon series Love is Spelled G.I.V.E. with a sermon titled, "Love Gives".

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Beyond Affirmation 28:01

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Cody kicks off Pride Month at The Table. For each of the five Sundays in June, we’ll hear from LGBTQ+ voices around the themes of celebration and transformation.By Cody Sanders