Hollywood C- Lister ( S4 E6 & 6A ) 3 min Highlights
February's 3 minute highlight clip features Miranda Clarke AKA Michele Tonkovitz as a famous Hollywood C- Lister and author
Feb 15, 2024•3 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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S3 E9 & 9A Consolidated The Alderman
Our February Consolidated episode features Wauwatosa Alderman, James Moldenhauer. Stay to the end for a musical surprise.
Feb 12, 2024•50 min
S7 E2A - Darrin Alston - Sorta Ridiculous
Darrin Alston from Sorta Ridiculous productions joins us this week to talk about comedy, event production, puppeteering and a whole lot more! Find out how Sorta Ridiculous got it's start and how one of Darrin's personal goals eventually led to his producing comedy shows! We also talk about Darrin's radio show along with his future endeavors, including something we like to call "Darrin-Con"! Make sure you go to https://www.SortaRidiculous.com and check out everything Darrin's got going on around ...
Feb 04, 2024•24 min
S7 E2 - Darrin Alston - Pre-show Paperwork
This week we're joined by Darrin Alston and his business manager, Daniel. In this quick episode, we go over some standard, pre-show paperwork as both sides do their due diligence. You can find more of Darrin at www.sortaridiculous.com. Enjoy!
Jan 28, 2024•5 min
S7 E1A - Dave And Chad - Lucky Number 7
Days of the week, Deadly Sins, Dwarves, Continents, Wonders of the World. What do they all have in common? You guessed it, they all come in 7's! To honor the seventh season of our podcast, we invited our guests Dave Boll and Chad Hohner to explore these well-known Sevens along with much more! Welcome to Season 7 of the Bait And Switch Podcast! Enjoy!
Jan 21, 2024•17 min
Jeff Grayson - Packers Playoff Preview Podcast PART 2
This is our SECOND Emergency podcast in 2 weeks!! We all hoped we'd be here but none of us expected it, yet here we are! Our Packers prevailed and we're here again with Jeff Grayson to talk Packers Playoff Football! We analyze the game with the Cowboys, what went well, what didn't (and there was very little of that) along with our take on some members of the coaching staffs on both teams. Then we talk about the challenges facing the Packers in the upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers. A...
Jan 16, 2024•43 min
Jeff Grayson - Packers Playoff Preview Podcast
Emergency, emergency, emergency! Emergency Playoff Podcast!! We weren't sure we'd be doing this one, but we're sure glad we are! Our good friend and sports expert, Jeff Grayson joins us as we preview the upcoming Green Bay Packers' playoff game in our Packers Playoff Preview Podcast! We review the Packers' season, talk about the ups and downs, the strengths and weaknesses, our hopes and concerns and of course, our predictions! All that and a whole lot more on this week's emergency sports podcast...
Jan 10, 2024•43 min
S7 E1 - Dave Boll - Back in My Racin' Days
Happy New Year from the Bait and Switch Podcast! Not only is it a new year, but we also start our SEVENTH season! As is tradition here at the Bait and Switch Podcast, Dave Boll is the guest that kicks off our new season! We talk with Dave about his history as a race car driver along with many of the interesting names he's worked with in the past. We also introduce a bit of a new format for our show. Enjoy!
Dec 29, 2023•16 min
S3 E11-18 Behind The Scenes
For this episode, we go "Behind the Scenes" to look at Episodes 11-18 of Season 3. These episodes mark the first time we started doing interviews through Zoom, as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic. In a way, these episodes are a little bit like a time capsule that was created during the pandemic. As we reflect back on those days, you'll get a first hand look into our thoughts on how the Zoom experiment went along with our thoughts about each episode- what we liked, what we didn't like, what went...
Dec 25, 2023•30 min
S6 E17A - Mr. Z - Shingles Rebuttal
The last episode of Season 6 features an intriguing guest who refers to himself only as "Mr. Z". Mr. Z was very upset with our previous podcast about shingles and contacted us to give his rebuttal and argue that getting the vaccine is a bad idea. His unique reasoning for his stance, along with some unprecedented, heated arguments between us and our guest are sure to make this final episode of the season go viral. Enjoy!
Dec 17, 2023•13 min
MKE Charcuterie ( S4 E5 ) 3 min. Highlights
December's 3 minute highlight mini-ep features local entrepreneurs Courtney Reese and Patti Wainscott from MKE Charcuterie (www.mkecharcuterie.com.
Dec 14, 2023•3 min
S6 E17 - Alex Ng - Shingles and Other Craziness
This week we host a returning guest, Alex Ng! Unfortunately Alex is here to talk about the experience he had when he contracted shingles, along with a very painful complication from the disease that effects about 2 in every 10 people who get shingles. For Alex, this condition has lasted several years. He talks about what it was like to have shingles and the different ways it altered his life. Most importantly, he's hoping his story will be a cautionary tale for others and serve as a stark remind...
Dec 10, 2023•21 min
S3 E8 & E8A Consoildated - BlackTwig Bakery
Our Consolidated episode for December features the co-owners of Wauwatosa's Black Twig Bakery.
Dec 04, 2023•46 min
S6 E16A - Brendan O'Day - Evolution of the Comedian
In the second half of our interview with comedian Brendan O'Day we talk about what life is like on the road, the changes comedy has gone through in the last 30+ years, the up and coming comedians, the new ways of making a name for yourself as a comedian and much much more! Enjoy!
Nov 26, 2023•52 min
S6 E16 - Brendan O'Day - The Early Days
This week we talk with comedian Brendan O'Day! We talk with Brendan about how he got his start in comedy over 30 years ago and what his career has been like throughout those years. He shares his story about how he learned the first rule of comedy the hard way, along with stories from his many adventures on the road. He also shares his unique business model for doing comedy that help sustain his career for many years and much more! Enjoy!
Nov 19, 2023•32 min
The Guru ( S4 E4 & E4A ) 3 min. Highlights
Our Highlight clip for November features health/ wellness/ mindfulness guru and author Jen Wirtz!
Nov 16, 2023•3 min
S3 E7 & 7A Consolidated - Bill Finn
November's consolidated release features Bill Finn from season 3. Bill usually brings it when he's on the podcast, but this time he didn't have to because it was a zoom interview so he kept it next to him.
Nov 13, 2023•49 min
S6 E15A - Dwain Berry - Into the Light
Last week we talked with Dwain Berry about substance abuse and addiction and our focus was on how the addiction starts. This week, in the second half of our interview with Dwain, we shift our attention to the solutions available. We talk about how drugs inhibit the body's natural ability to relieve pain and some pain relieving alternatives to drugs. We discuss some possible long term solutions to the nation's drug problem. We talk about what role the government should play in the solution. Dwain...
Nov 05, 2023•33 min
S6 E15 - Dwain Berry - Into The Darkness
This week we tackle a much more serious topic than we normally do, as we talk with substance abuse rehab specialist, Dwain Berry. The first half of our interview is dedicated to discussing the different aspects of addiction including the root causes and the struggles people endure, along with the inherent dangers that come along with substance abuse. In addition, Dwain talks with us about his own struggles with addiction throughout his life. Join us for this half as we travel "Into the Darkness"...
Oct 29, 2023•27 min
S6 E14A - Marilynn Mee - Billboard Award Winner
This week we wrap-up our conversation with Milwaukee radio legend Marilynn Mee! Some of the stories we talk about include the unique strategy she used to get her job at Lazer 103, what it was like to be on the Bob and Brian morning show before anyone knew who they were, her time as a Billboard award winning music director where she helped launch the very successful careers of several new bands, some of the famous people she's met, what it's REALLY like to go backstage and much, much more! Enjoy ...
Oct 22, 2023•40 min
S6 E14 - Marilynn Mee - In the Beginning
This week we have the pleasure of talking to an absolute legend in Milwaukee radio. Most people know her from her time on the air, but Marilynn Mee's career didn't start there. As she shares her unique journey with us, her passion for the radio industry is abundantly clear and it's that passion that allowed her to experience many different aspects of the radio business through her career. Listen in this week as Marilynn takes us down the path of her early years in radio, in addition to giving us...
Oct 15, 2023•27 min
Palec on Fast Food ( S4 E3 ) 3 min. Highlights
October's 3 minute highlight package features Milwaukee's favorite son Steve Palec talking about his second love behind music, fast food.
Oct 12, 2023•3 min
S3 E6 & 6A TV Newscaster - Consolidated
For October Consolidated release we have both halves of an interview we did with then WISN Morning News Anchor, Sheldon Dutes. We found out we have to be careful with a Hot Mic.
Oct 09, 2023•48 min
Jeff Grayson - Brewers Wildcard Preview
Join us for this special sports edition of the Bait and Switch Podcast as we talk with our sports guru, Jeff Grayson about the upcoming wildcard series between our Milwaukee Brewers and the Arizona Diamondbacks. We talk matchups, who's hot and who's not and of course, we throw in our predictions. Enjoy!
Oct 02, 2023•40 min
S6 E13A - Dennis McBride - Baseball and Politics
In the second half of our interview with Wauwatosa Mayor, Dennis McBride, we continue with our conversation about (mostly) changes that could be made on the national political scene. We discuss the possibility of having more than a 2 party system, we debate debates, we chat about controversies around declassifying documents, we talk JFK conspiracy, we check in on the progress of a new Veterans' Memorial in Wauwatosa and much, much more! To learn more about the Wauwatosa Veterans' Memorial projec...
Sep 23, 2023•29 min
S6 E13 - Dennis McBride - Changing the Rules
Major sports are constantly adapting their games and changing their rules in order to keep their sports relevant. This week we propose rule changes of our own, but with a twist of course. The Mayor of our fine city of Wauwatosa, Dennis McBride joins us for his annual check in and to talk about our proposed rule changes... to politics! BUT not just any politics... National Politics. Some of the topics we discuss are term limits, gerrymandering, electoral college vs. direct vote and much, much mor...
Sep 17, 2023•24 min
Confessions with Dave and Scott ( S4 E2 ) 3 min. Highlights
For September our highlight tract features 3 minutes from our Season 4 interview with yearly contributor Dave Boll this time teamed with Scott Cvecko.
Sep 14, 2023•3 min
50, 000 Downloads! - S3 E5 & E5A Off The Rails Consoildated
This months Consolidated episode features the Bait and Switch Podcast on the road, at the studio of the Off the Rails Podcast. We'd like to thank our audience for helping us get to the 50,000 Downloads mark. It's not a million , but it not 213 either,.
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 45 min
NFL 2023-2024 Preview w/ Jeff Grayson
Last week we talked Packers, this week we continue our preseason football conversation with our sports expert, Jeff Grayson and talk about the rest of the league. We answer questions like, which conference is the strongest? What teams in each conference will make a run for the Super Bowl? Which young quarterback is set to make the biggest leap this year? Of course we give our guaranteed lock picks for Conference winners and Super Bowl champion and much more! Enjoy!
Sep 03, 2023•34 min
Packers 2023-24 Preview w/ Jeff Grayson
Attention fans of the Green Bay Packers: This week we talk to sports analyst, expert and encyclopedia, Jeff Grayson about the upcoming Packers' season! We all have questions about how the Packers are going to perform this year and in this podcast, we have all the answers! Wondering how Jordan Love will play? We've got answers! What effect will the flurry of players who followed the pied piper to New York have on the team? More answers! How will all the young guys handle the pressure? Yep- you gu...
Aug 27, 2023•27 min
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