S2 E16A - Scott Paulus - Playing with Fire
Listen in to the second half of our interview with official Milwaukee Brewers photographer, Scott Paulus as we talk Photography, Brewers baseball and sprinkle in some dating tips. Enjoy!
Oct 13, 2019•25 min
Bait and Switch Podcast
Absurdist Humor. The bait-and-switch podcast is a comedy / interview program based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We specialize in probing, in-depth interviews where you as a listener will have the unique experience of knowing less about our guests than when the podcast started. Wackiness abounds ..... aplenty..... there's... a...lot. You get the idea.
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S2 E16 - Scott Paulus - Milwaukee Brewers Official Photographer
Our guest this week, Scott Paulus, is the official photographer for the Milwaukee Brewers! He tells us all about how he got to where he is today along with some good "behind the scenes" stories from the life of a professional photographer. You don't want to miss this one! Enjoy!
Oct 06, 2019•26 min
S2 E15A - Tom Schuler - US Pro National Road Race Champion
In part 2 of our interview with cycling legend Tom Schuler, Tom plays along with a little game that's apparently called "Who's phone number do you have?". We also talk about Tom's life post-cycling, and we discuss how cycling is bringing people together in a time when we're becoming more and more isolated. Oh yeah- Tom also casually mentions that one day he won the US Pro Road Championship! In fact, he almost won it TWICE! He tells us the crazy story that cost him a first place finish two years ...
Sep 29, 2019•24 min
S2 E15 - Tom Schuler - Retired Professional Cyclist
Retired professional cyclist, Tom Schuler joins us today! Tom takes us through his history of cycling, including his experience on the 1980 Olympic team that boycotted the Moscow olympics and riding on the AMF team (which would later become the first 7-11 team) along with Jim Ochowicz, and Eric and Beth Heiden (yes, THOSE Heidens- I couldn't believe it either!) We also talk about the efforts cycling has taken to rebuild its reputation as a clean sport.
Sep 22, 2019•26 min
S1 Part 1 - Highlights 1-10
Going back to our roots this week with highlights from our first 10 shows! Enjoy!
Sep 15, 2019•29 min
S2 E14A - Pat and Michele - Holistic Synergistic Gurus
Join us for the second half of our interview with President of the Milwaukee Chapter of the American Marketing Association, Pat McGovern and Vice President of Speaker Events Michele Tonkovitz. Listen in as we continue our conversation about marketing trends but also learn about island initiation rituals, Civil War fashion and having fun!
Sep 09, 2019•26 min
S2 E14 - Pat & Michele - Marketers from the AMA - We're Not Doctors
Pat McGovern and Michele Tonkovitz from the Milwaukee Chapter of the American Marketing Association join us today to talk about... well... Marketing! We discuss the ever changing landscape of marketing, how quickly things are moving and changing and how companies can stay on top of their game. Not only are our guests part of the AMA, but they also have day jobs. Pat is the Director of Business Development and Relationship Management for Ascedia - a company that specializes in Website development...
Aug 30, 2019•27 min
S2 E13A - Maureen Schuerman - Kindred Spirits
In the second half of our interview with gluten free cookie baker and WickedlyWholesome.com owner, Maureen Schuerman, we dive into topics outside of the Cookie world. We discuss movie reviews, electronic voices, celebrity sightings, dream jobs and of course, much more! This entire podcast is certified Gluten Free! Enjoy!
Aug 26, 2019•26 min
S2 E13 - Maureen Schuerman - Notorious GFB ( Gluten Free Baker )
This week's guest, Maureen Schuerman, owns WickedlyWholesome.com, a bakery that sells delicious gluten free cookies- that taste like REAL cookies! Join us this week and you'll get to hear us eat them! More importantly, Maureen unlocks her secrets to baking the perfect gluten free cookie! Also, find out how she makes absolutely certain there is NO gluten in her cookies - here's a hint... she bakes her cookies in the only dedicated gluten free kitchen in the entire metro area and their name rhymes...
Aug 16, 2019•27 min
Gary Malik ( S1 E20 & E20A ) 3 min. Highlight Reel
August's teaser features #GaryMalik talking about one immigrants experience in America.
Aug 12, 2019•3 min
S2 E12A - Mitch Teich - Mystery Squash
In the second part of our interview with Mitch Teich, we discuss Mitch's upcoming role at his new radio station, we voice some of our concerns and we talk a little gardening! We wish Mitch well in his new venture in upstate New York!
Aug 05, 2019•26 min
S2 E12 - Mitch Teich - ( NPR's ) Five Timers Club
Join us as Mitch Teich makes Bait and Switch Podcast history, becoming the first member of the Five Timer's club! Mitch tells us all about the new twist his life is taking as he moves to upstate New York and the historic incident that showed him early on the kind of impact radio can have on a community. We also talk job interviews, lawn mowers and our theories on what a Roomba would do in the Oval Office. Finally, we wrap it up by giving our listeners a heads up on the next super villain in the ...
Jul 27, 2019•27 min
S2 E11A - Joey Carioti - Baker's Dozen
In the second half of our interview with the Duke of Donuts, Joey Carioti, we find out everything there is to know about Donuts. What long-standing bakery tradition does Joey ignore? What's the best selling donut at Cranky's? How many different types of donuts do they sell? What's Joey's signature donut? What are the 2 biggest days for donut sales? Did divine intervention play a role in the creation of Cranky Al's? Find out all the answers and much, much in the second half of our interview this ...
Jul 22, 2019•26 min
S2 E11 - Joey Carioti - Cranky Al's
Co-Owner of Cranky's (formerly Cranky Al's) in Wauwatosa, Joey Carioti joins us today! You'll get to hear all about... - Joey's bold Milwaukee Bucks playoff prediction - How Joey got into the donut business - Which movies Joey loves and hates and which popular blockbuster did he actually get up and walk out of? along with much, much more!! Enjoy!
Jul 13, 2019•26 min
Crocker Stephenson ( S1 E19 ) 3 min. Highlight Reel
This month's teaser features former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Crocker Stephenson. This sometimes serious, sometimes funny interview delves into some new territory.
Jul 08, 2019•3 min
2019 Tour De France Preview w/ ex-pro Tom Schuller
Attention all cycling lovers! Our second annual Tour De France Preview podcast features Milwaukee cycling legend, Tom Schuler, former NPR radio host, Mitch Teich and Cycling reporter, Sylvi Teich. Our guests join us to give a quick overview of the course, the jerseys, the teams in the race and the individual riders, along with their own personal predictions. Don't watch a second of the Tour, before listening to this one!
Jun 30, 2019•51 min
S2 E10A - Scott Cvecko - Aluminum & Potassium
In part 2 of our interview with Scott Cvecko, we find out: - Why your antiperspirant might be killing you - Which of your favorite fruits might not be around much longer - Exactly why a strange man might be asking you for a sip of your drink next time you're in a bar - Of course our usual hilarity and much, much more! Check it all out this week on our show! Enjoy!
Jun 23, 2019•26 min
S2 E10 - Scott Cvecko - The Barefoot Virtuoso
Longtime friend, Scott Cvecko returns to talk with us again for Season 2! Scott tells us all about - How his newly found passion, playing guitar, first got off the ground - His experiences with the Guitar for Vets program - Why he's commonly seen playing guitar barefoot You'll also hear about our tales of getting pulled over along with all the laughs you can handle! Enjoy!
Jun 15, 2019•26 min
S2 E9A - Jim Stingl - The BIG Switch
Jim Stingl turns the tables on us during the second half of his interview and interviews US instead! Find out all about how our podcast got started, where we get our guests, whether or not we actually want to hear feedback, and much more. In our "Plug it" segment today, Jim reveals his upcoming big gig, along with the animal who's art put others to shame! You don't want to miss this, so check it out right now!
Jun 10, 2019•27 min
S2 E9 - Jim Stingl - Veteran Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Reporter
Veteran Journal Sentinel Reporter Jim Stingl joins us this week as we discuss: - Our level of Effort every week - The history and future of printed Newspaper - How Jim made his way into the Newspaper Industry - What has changed the way stories are chosen for print - Which of Jim's stories upset his readers the most and which got the most positive feedback - How DOES litter bring people together? ... much, much more! Enjoy!
Jun 02, 2019•28 min
S2 E8A - Bonnie North - Co-Host of NPR's Lake Effect
Bonnie North of WUWM joins us once again for the second half of her interview. With Bonnie's help, we discuss the possibility of starting our own NPR affiliate! After coming to our senses, we get a little more of the inside scoop from Bonnie including things like- is it hard listening to her own voice, and what's the best way to run a pledge drive? The second half of the episode is a first for the Bait and Switch Podcast- call-in/text-in questions from our listeners! We ask Bonnie questions from...
May 26, 2019•27 min
S2 E8 - Bonnie North - Co-Host of NPR's Lake Effect
Today we talk with Bonnie North, cohost of NPR's Lake Effect program on WUWM in Milwaukee, WI. Bonnie tells us all about: - Her days in the military (well.. we think so.. there was a lot she couldn't tell us) - The "secret" way she landed a to classical music DJ in Vermont - The winding path around the world that finally landed her here in Milwaukee - The thing that scared her in Kabul more than IEDs. - How she takes care of her voice ... and much more! Don't miss it!
May 19, 2019•28 min
Brian Darling ( S1 E18 ) 3 min. Teaser
May's teaser features #Brian Darling. This episode delves into what it meant to be an "out" teenager in the '80's. Congratulations go out to Brian on his recent marriage!
May 13, 2019•3 min
S2 E7A - Pete & Jimmy - THE Wauwatiki
In the second part of our interview with Pete Panagos and Jimmy Findlay, the four of us share: - Tips for staying motivated and fulfilled in life (pretty deep stuff for us - apologies to our regular listeners!) - Baseball trivia - Some of our "Getting Old" injuries - Some interesting airport stories and other random, entertaining tidbits! Once again there's a lot of information packed into a little space, so buckle up and let's get rolling!
May 05, 2019•27 min
S2 E7 - Pete Panagos & Jimmy Findlay - The "Mysteries" of Dating
Wauwatiki Bar Owners Pete Panagos and Jimmy Findlay join us this week! Ever wonder where the name came from? Or, why a tiki bar? We talk about some stories of first dates seen in the bar and we explore why dating is so "Mysterious" these days. It's all in a day's work here at the Bait and Switch Podcast! Enjoy!
Apr 27, 2019•25 min
Lisa Borda-Rivera ( S1 E17 ) 3 min. Teaser
April's Teaser features Lisa Borda-Rivera with special guest Richard Wilson who joins us for the second half of the interview. This 3min. highlight episode will tide you over till next week's all new episode. #JimMarten #RichardWilson
Apr 22, 2019•3 min
S2 E6A - Alex and Richard - The Surprise That Might Not Be
Join us for the conclusion of our episode with Marquette Professors, Alex Ng and Richard Marklin Jr.. Find out why Richard has "8 Heads in his basement". Hear our brilliant uses for Police tape. Listen in as we create our own Crime Blotter. Richard gives us his tips for the softest hands on the planet and finally, the guys wrap us up with a line that even we can't top! Enjoy!
Apr 14, 2019•27 min
S2 E6 - Alex and Richard - The Professors
Join us as we host a pair of Marquette professors, Alex Ng and Richard Marklin Jr. Listen in as each of us reveal our levels of raw skills - (Chris and I are in trouble). We ask is there really anything good about Millennials? We talk big plans for Mars. Jim (kinda) learns a new word. We analyze how a popular beverage gets away with cheating. Alex tells us how his wife saved the day. Richard offers advice to the next generation. And we wrap up with some advice to our listeners! Enjoy!
Apr 08, 2019•27 min
S2 E5A - Tim Okland - Keepin It Real
In the conclusion of our interview with Tim Okland, Tim tells us just exactly how he keeps it so real. We also find out one of Tim's dreams for life, why Chris' blood type stinks and some possible reasons the Orangutan is endangered. Along the way, we sprinkle in several philosophical takes on our planet, our species, the animal kingdom and the way we run our show. Enjoy!
Apr 01, 2019•27 min
S2 E5 - Tim Okland - The Good Seed
Our friend Tim Okland joins us this week as we talk about the potential for Tim to be a savior of our very species, everything you ever wanted to know about the wonderful state of North Dakota, stories from our ancestors, our preference of pillaging or plundering and Tim's shares some words of wisdom he learned from his Nordic elders.
Mar 25, 2019•28 min
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