Best Myles And Owen Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 58: Pull Up with JJ Quinerly 23:52

24d ago23:52

23:52

WNBA prospect JJ Quinerly took the time to join Owen and Myles during one of the busiest weeks of her life -- the one that bridges the NCAA tournament and the WNBA draft. She shared her experience thus far, flipping the switch from college mode to pro mode, while also sharing what makes her such a unique talent at both ends of the court. ★ Support …

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Sustainable Farming 35:32

8d ago35:32

35:32

Jamie Fisher, senior project manager for Farmers for Sustainable Food, and Rachel Malcore Goblisch, PR specialist with the Voice of Milk, were included in this year’s Peninsula Pulse Sustainability issue, out April 18. Here, they talk with Debra Fitzgerald about what ‘sustainability’ means to local farmers and the sustainable practices being incorp…

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Commercial Fishing with Charlie Henriksen 44:37

15d ago44:37

44:37

The Peninsula Pulse’s annual Sustainability issue, out on April 18, contains the stories and voices of people across Door County who are working in some aspect of the climate-preparedness realm, whether through observations, data collection or actions. One of those voices and stories comes from Charlie Henriksen, a commercial fisherman for 50 years…

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The NFL Draft Comes to Town, with Aaron Popkey of the Green Bay Packers 32:14

17d ago32:14

32:14

The 2025 NFL Draft comes to Green Bay April 24-26. Aaron Popkey, public affairs director for the Green Bay Packers, joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about NFL draft preparations, what visitors to the city can expect, and what the Packers hope the big event will bring to the organization and the city. Popkey addresses some of the misconceptions ab…

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From Soup Bar to WDOR with Paul Wanish 38:03

24d ago38:03

38:03

He spent 25 years working in kitchens, operating a beloved Ephraim soup bar, and defending local service workers from uppity outsiders, but now Paul Wanish is one of the voices of Door County’s oldest radio station, 93.9 WDOR. Wanish joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about how a guy goes from kitchens to the hallowed grounds of Eddie Allen and Rog…

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Saving the Potawatomi Tower with Christie Weber 57:11

1M ago57:11

57:11

The Department of Natural Resources closed the Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower in 2017 and planned to demolish the structure – until Christie Weber took up its cause and the Sturgeon Bay Historical Society Foundation (SBHSF) put its weight behind a fight that would take seven years and end with a fully restored, historic tower. Weber and Ch…

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The Ingwersen Legacy with Pen Art’s Adam Erickson 30:14

1M ago30:14

30:14

For 55 years Jim Ingwersen has been one of Door County’s most-acclaimed and prolific artists, painting portraits of Supreme Court Justices, contemporary artists and hundreds of other commissions from his studio on Old Stage Road outside Sister Bay. As he nears his 96th birthday, he has reached an agreement to donate his gallery, hundreds of paintin…

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Episode 57: Pull Up with Lexie Brown II 41:31

1M ago41:31

41:31

Lexie Brown of the Seattle Storm -- one of our first ever Pull Up guests! -- returns to chat after completing her fourth season of Athletes Unlimited. In addition to discussing Lexie's new pod, Full Circle, which she co-hosts with Mariah Rose, we cover a ton of ground: CBA talk, March Madness, and the growth of the W. ★ Support this podcast on Patr…

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St. Patrick's Day in Sturgeon Bay with Cam Ehlers-Kwaterski 15:12

2M ago15:12

15:12

Cam Ehlers-Kwaterski from Destination Sturgeon Bay joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to fill us in on everything going on for St. Patrick's Day in the city on Saturday. Plus, the Pulse was honored with 30 awards at the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Convention last week. Myles shares his thoughts on who's to thank – the readers who support our work.…

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Episode 56: Pull Up with Maddy Siegrist 17:34

2M ago17:34

17:34

Fresh off winning season four of Athletes Unlimited, champion Maddy Siegrist pulls up to discuss the journey that led her atop the AU leaderboard, shared some Nashville experiences, and talked about just how deep her family rolls up to every event. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Myles and Owen

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The Big Draft with Big Brothers, Big Sisters 32:35

2M ago32:35

32:35

Debra Fitzgerald talks with Keren Cotter and Jen Aldrich from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin about the life-changing work they do matching adult mentors (Bigs) with young people (Littles) in our communities, including Door County. We dive into the organization’s mission, the positive impact these mentoring relationships have on kid…

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Episode 55: Pull Up with Maya Caldwell 33:40

2M ago33:40

33:40

Maya Caldwell joins the guys, just hours after they land in Nashville, to share her experiences at Athletes Unlimited. She also discusses her early memories of playing basketball and tennis, her journey into the W as a third-round pick and how it's intertwined with her faith, and much more. Tap in! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Episode 54: Pull Up with Kahleah Copper 28:37

2M ago28:37

28:37

Owen and Myles take the trip down to Miami to visit Unrivaled and, while there, have the opportunity to chat with Owen's favorite player, Kahleah Copper. Kah discusses her Unrivaled experience, dives into the Eagles' championship, and shares some stories from the W and the Olympics. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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A Farewell to the Old Gym: The Last Dance at Gibraltar School 32:15

2M ago32:15

32:15

As Gibraltar High School prepares for the next stage of its big renovation, the community is gearing up to celebrate its rich history with The Last Dance. The event aims to honor the memories made in the old gym, a cornerstone of the school since its construction in the 1930s. The Last Dance is not just a farewell; it's an invitation for alumni and…

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Owen Alabado Can't Sit Still 34:20

2M ago34:20

34:20

Owen Alabado joins the podcast to discuss this weekend’s Northern Door Pride Cabaret at Northern Sky’s Gould Theater. The founder of Northern Door Pride chats with Myles Dannhausen Jr. about bringing locals together for the show on stage and in the audience, the Knobs, and why he’s been so driven to do community work from the day he landed in Door …

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Cell Phones in the Classroom, Immigration and More with Rep. Joel Kitchens 43:51

3M ago43:51

43:51

Debra Fitzgerald talks with Wisconsin Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) about his priorities as chair of the Assembly Committee on Education, and a new bill he’s introduced that would ban cell phone use in K-12 classrooms. They also talk about immigration policy and how it would impact Wisconsin farmers; priorities for crafting the new, biannual …

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Roy Thilly on Why Door County Could See Electrical Shortfalls 48:26

3M ago48:26

48:26

Door County is in an electrical region that is considered high risk for shortfalls occurring at normal peak conditions this summer and for the next 10 years based on assessment data. Door County resident Roy Thilly, who spent a career working in the electricity sector – attorney, CEO of WPPI, board member and chair of NERC – talks with Debra Fitzge…

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Episode 53: Pull Up with Alissa Pili 33:52

3M ago33:52

33:52

Alissa Pili joins Owen and Myles just days before making her Athletes Unlimited debut. She gives insight into her unique journey to professional women's basketball, talks about some challenges she's faced, and shares her off-the-court talents. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Myles and Owen

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The Writing Life with Author TJ Klune 1:05:20

3M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

TJ Klune, author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, talks with Debra Fitzgerald about his (extremely well-written) book that was selected for this year’s Door County Reads program, which began Jan. 18 and runs through February). Klune talks about his writing process, why he writes, who he writes for – and life on a remote 10 acres in Washington stat…

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Crafting the Future: New Glarus Brewing's Bold Expansion Plans 50:05

3M ago50:05

50:05

The craft beer industry is at an inflection point. Many upstart breweries have shuttered not long after opening, and even some of the original stars of the craft beer scene have gone bottoms-up in the last couple years. But one of the original craft breweries and most famous is doubling down. New Glarus, brewers of Spotted Cow, Moon Man and some of…

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Episode 52: Pull Up with Shakira Austin 30:57

3M ago30:57

30:57

Shakira Austin of the Washington Mystics joins the show, a couple weeks into her time at Unrivaled. She talks about the hot start of her Lunar Owls, her passion for fashion, and some of the adjustments she's been making to her game. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Myles and Owen

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Episode 51: Pull Up with Alysha Clark 37:38

3M ago37:38

37:38

Ahead of her first ever Athletes Unlimited campaign, three-time WNBA champion Alysha Clark joins Owen and Myles to share what it means for her to return home to Tennessee to play hoops, how she had to adjust her game for the pros, and much more. Alysha's AU charity is the Mt. Juliet Health Center, which provides aid and resources to her hometown. h…

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All Too Clear - How Mussels Transformed the Lakes with Zach Melnick and Yvonne Drebert 27:12

3M ago27:12

27:12

The husband-and-wife filmmaking team of Zach Melnick and Yvonne Drebert join Myles Dannhausen Jr. to discuss their new documentary film, All Too Clear, which explores how quadrillions of tiny invasive mussels, known as quaggas, are re-engineering the ecosystem of the Great Lakes at a scale not seen since the glaciers. To capture this epic change, t…

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Episode 50: Pull Up with Jonquel Jones 32:59

4M ago32:59

32:59

WNBA champion and Finals MVP Jonquel Jones joins Owen and Myles for a milestone conversation, as the guys hit 50 episodes. JJ shares her post-title feelings, discusses media/player relationships, and much more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Myles and Owen

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Next steps for Fish Creek's Redmann property 30:20

4M ago30:20

30:20

The Town of Gibraltar has finally closed on its purchase of the 118-acre Redmann property to expand Fish Creek Park. Administrator Travis Thyssen joins the podcast to talk about property and discuss what the process will look like as the town embarks on trail and park improvements for what will now be a 150-acre public space.…

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Better Public Meetings with Planners John Kamp and James Rojas 1:02:06

4M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Most public “input” sessions aren’t actually designed to put constituent feedback to use. John Kamp and James Rojas, authors of the book “Dream, Play, Build” argue that most of these sessions are used simply to tell the public what has already been decided. The sessions are usually intimidating to the average resident and aren’t designed to build c…

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Emily Wood On A Record Year for Conservation at the Land Trust 59:48

4M ago59:48

59:48

Door County Land Trust Executive Director Emily Wood talks with Debra Fitzgerald about the organization’s record year of land conservation in Door County (17 projects concluded in 2024); the role the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund plays in accomplishing the organization’s mission; and how they balance conservation with other priorities, such as ec…

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Unidentified Aerial Phenomena with Ryan Mueller 56:26

4M ago56:26

56:26

Ryan Mueller talks with Debra Fitzgerald about his frequent UAP (unidentified aerial phenomena) sightings in Ellison Bay; his evolving ability to summon their appearance; his theory about what they are and how that relates with the heightened drone activity on the East Coast (and around the world); and what he believes these sightings and experienc…

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Home for the Holidays with Karen Mal 44:34

5M ago44:34

44:34

Northern Sky veteran Karen Mal joins Debra Fitzgerald to talk about her upcoming show at the Gould Theater, Dec. 28, 29, 30 and 31, to play some original music, and to talk about her career as a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/actor. Mal found a community in the Northern Sky team back when it was American Folklore Theater, and their fall se…

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Episode 49: Pull Up with Rae Burrell 23:26

5M ago23:26

23:26

Rae Burrell of the Los Angeles Sparks joins Owen and Myles just weeks before participating in the inaugural season of Unrivaled. Rae shares her excitement for the upcoming league and credits her upbringing -- both in playing multiple sports and instilling discipline -- for helping her compete at the highest levels of women's basketball. ★ Support t…

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30 Years on the Beat with Chief Deputy Pat McCarty 51:22

5M ago51:22

51:22

The second in command at the Door County Sheriff’s office, Pat McCarty, Chief Deputy/Undersheriff, will retire Jan. 17, 2025 just short of 31 years with the department. He talks with Debra Fitzgerald about his years in law enforcement, including as a patrol officer, and the changes and differences that have occurred over his three decades in law en…

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Digging Into Sister Bay's Property Tax Mess 21:04

5M ago21:04

21:04

Sister Bay property owners were shocked when they got tax bills showing a 10.8% increase for village property taxes this month. Debra Fitgzerald joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to discuss what we know about what mistakes were made when the village promised that taxes would be flat this year during the budget hearings just one month earlier.…

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Door County Drinking Water Quality with Greg Kleinheinz 1:04:07

5M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Dr. Greg Kleinheinz, director of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Environmental Research and Innovation Center, has overseen beach-water testing in Door County for more than 20 years. For the past five years, he’s also worked with the County of Door on a well-testing program designed to learn what’s in private-well drinking water. He goes over t…

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Episode 48: Pull Up with Zena Keita 38:57

5M ago38:57

38:57

Zena Keita -- who covers the WNBA and NBA for The Athletic and the Warriors for NBC Sports -- joins Owen and Myles for episode 48. Zena showcases the incredibly healthy way she engages with playing/covering/watching sports, explores her career trajectory, and shares thoughts on the Golden State Valkyries' expansion draft. ★ Support this podcast on …

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Behind the Line with Photographer Kayla Larsen 57:28

5M ago57:28

57:28

Kayla Larsen spent 25 years working in the restaurant industry before stepping into photography. For the winter edition of Door County Living magazine, Larsen turned her eye toward her old industry, providing a glimpse into the restaurant and food world that most diners never see. She joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about the project and their l…

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Reconsidering Local Wine and Spirits with Hatch Distilling 46:43

5M ago46:43

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Reconsidering Local Wine and Spirits with Hatch Distilling by Door County Pulse PodcastBy Door County Pulse Podcast

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Episode 47: Pull Up with Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance 49:52

5M ago49:52

49:52

Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance -- the faces of the league! -- join Owen and Myles to talk WNBA and Athletes Unlimited hoops, comedy, and the origins of their terrific friendship. Owen finally gets to give Syd her flowers for her game-altering performance in game four of the 2023 Finals (+17!). Plus, which W players would they pick if they were…

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Playing Santa with Trent Snyder 15:46

5M ago15:46

15:46

Trent Snyder of Bridge Up Brewing Company joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about the Toys for Kids drive and what it’s like to play Santa. But first, a rundown of this weekend’s coming Christmas festivities in the county.By Door County Pulse Podcast

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Behind the Scenes with “Wisconsin Lighthouses” Producer Jeff Pfeifer 26:14

5M ago26:14

26:14

A new documentary about Wisconsin’s lighthouses premiers on PBS Wisconsin on Dec. 2, and as you’d expect, Door County’s lights feature prominently in the episode. The film’s producer, Jeff Pfeifer, joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about why these structures have such a pull on our psyche and shares some of the stories he used to bring the histori…

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Baking Mad with Eleanor Corbin 35:12

5M ago35:12

35:12

Baking is a science, according to Peninsula Pulse reporter Eleanor Corbin, who has a long lineage of bakers in her family, and was herself bit by the baking bug as a young girl helping in her mom’s kitchen and pie shops. Eleanor offers some great baking tips, utensils she can’t live without, how to roll the perfect pie crust – and so much more that…

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The Art of Music with Grammy Nominee Hans Christian 49:46

5M ago49:46

49:46

Hans Christian, classically trained as a cellist in his native Germany, emigrated to 1980s Hollywood to study bass guitar and pursue a career as a rock musician. More than three decades later, the performer, recording engineer, producer and multi-instrumentalist has lived a fascinating story (complete with famous people like Billy Idol, Red Hot Chi…

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Mapping A Bike Future with Sophie Parr 39:20

5M ago39:20

39:20

When the Door County Trails group was formed, it turned to urban planner Sophie Parr to create inventory and vision maps for Door County's bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. Parr joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about the process she used to create the maps and how the future could look for non-motorized transportation in the county. They als…

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Solving the Child Care Crisis with Author Elliot Haspel 36:33

6M ago36:33

36:33

Despite historic investments in early childhood education in Door County, we continue to lag far behind the number of spaces needed for families in our community. Elliot Haspel spoke at the recent Door County Child Care Summit sponsored by the United Way, reminding local leaders that the struggle is not unique to Door County. The author of "Crawlin…

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Creating a Pipeline to Water Jobs 46:42

6M ago46:42

46:42

Marissa Jablonski, executive director of the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin, talks with Debra Fitzgerald about how her organization is creating a jobs pipeline to strengthen the state’s workforce so that it’s stronger and better prepared to meet the state’s 10 Grand Water Challenges.By Door County Pulse Podcast

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Episode 46: Pull Up with Ari Chambers 50:16

6M ago50:16

50:16

In this conversation, Owen and Myles are joined by Ari Chambers (ESPN and Andscape), an all-around advocate for the growth of women's sports. Ari shared the wisdom she's gained from her journey in sports and discussed preparation (both in her work and in her own life). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Choosing Election Letters and the World Comes to Door County 59:26

6M ago59:26

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Choosing Election Letters and the World Comes to Door County by Door County Pulse PodcastBy Door County Pulse Podcast

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Episode 45: Pull Up with Ros Gold-Onwude 32:20

6M ago32:20

32:20

Owen and Myles are back from their break for the WNBA playoffs, and they're joined by Ros Gold-Onwude, who spent the 2024 season as an analyst for the champion New York Liberty. Ros shares her takeaways from the team, her journey into basketball and media, and the special project she undertook with her sister Annie during their summer together in N…

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The Influence of Sister Rosetta Tharpe with Cathy Grier and Lachrisa Grandberry 29:40

6M ago29:40

29:40

Musician Cathy Grier joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about the upcoming tribute to singer and guitarist Sister Rosetta Tharpe coming to the Door Community Auditorium on Saturday. Tharpe was credited as an influence by Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Elvis and many others. Grier discusses the show and Tharpe’s legacy, followed by a bit of perspective f…

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US Senate Candidates Eric Hovde and Tammy Baldwin 59:52

7M ago59:52

59:52

With two weeks to go till the 2024 election, we talk to the candidates for U.S. Senate, incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin and Republican Challenger Eric Hovde. We discuss some of the top issues in the campaign and ask why each candidate was inspired to run for office.By Door County Pulse Podcast

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What You Didn’t Know About Fall Fest with Matt Stone 38:03

7M ago38:03

38:03

Do you think you know Fall Fest? Matt Stone joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about Sister Bay’s big celebration this weekend. They run down all the key times and events, but also take you behind the scenes to talk about what it takes to create the party and how it helps businesses, nonprofits and workers all year long.…

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