What's up with Bloody Marys in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the world???? Find out in this episode as Adam and Steve chat with Amanda Borkowski of the famous Bob's Bloody Mary Bucket List! You'll learn about Amanda growing up on a bar, how she explores and reviews each Bloody Mary, her local favorite, and her explorations around the world trying this amazing drink. Follow her adventures on the socials (@bobsbloodymarybucketlist) and on her soon to launch website where she has an interactive Bloody Mary...
May 16, 2022•28 min
Whatcha doin today? Stop by now until 4 at the Ivy House, 906 S Barclay St, Milwaukee, WI 53204. 40 makers. Music. Full cash bar. Food truck. And we're recording live and you can jump on the show with us! Take a quick listen, then stop by and experience the Milwaukee Makers Market!!
May 15, 2022•3 min
Adam and Steve have a lively conversation with JMatt, founder of #MKE. JMatt's passion for Milwaukee, social media, and networking has put him in a unique position in the city. Learn more about that, how #MKE works, and how you can get in. The guys also talk about huggers vs. non-huggers, the 22 push-up challenge (for 5+ years), mental health, and Adam's new nicknames (Axle and Aladdin). Check out this episode then head over to www.hashtagmke.com to get involved.
May 07, 2022•30 min
This episode, recorded LIVE at New Barons Brewing Cooperative at 2018 S 1st Street, will have you laughing. Get ready for lots of energy from Adam, Steve and their guests, New Barons' co-CEO & brewmaster, John Degroote, and Heidi Dalibor, it's other co-CEO & taproom manager. Grab your favorite beverage, light up your Experience Milwaukee candle, and get ready to learn more about what a beer cooperative is, how you can become a New Barons member owner for life, and maybe even how to make ...
Apr 22, 2022•33 min
Jump in for an entertaining stroll around the Wantable Cafe during the a MKE Day event featuring local artists and makers. After an all day adventure at their own party at Indeed Brewing, Adam and Steve provide a not-so-sober series of interviews with some very nice people. Have fun with this one!
Apr 16, 2022•10 min
Let's get out and celebrate our city's holiday! And commemorate 4 years of the podcast!! FREE food from Transfer Pizzeria Cafe, delicious gourmet bakery (some CBD and delta-8 infused) from Sweetly Baked, $4.14 Hello Milwaukee beer, tons and tons of prize giveaways including KOSS headphones, Summerfest tickets, FEW Spirits whiskey, Big White Yeti candles, FREE LIVE MUSIC from the Stalley Cats and Sulestial, and so much more fun!!! Get over to Indeed Brewing anytime between 12-7PM at 530 S. 2nd St...
Apr 14, 2022•3 min
What the heck is CBD and delta-8 infused gourmet bakery all about? What does it taste like? More importantly, where can you get it? Jump into this episode with Adam and Steve to find the answers to all of these questions and more. Like how Amanda Buhrman, founder of Sweetly Baked, got started infusing bakery during the pandemic. And how you can get your hands on this small batch, made to order deliciousness - whether it's for your daily chill or your wedding or special event! After you take a li...
Apr 12, 2022•29 min
For more years than he can remember, Ryan Laessig has poured his heart and soul into helping small, creative businesses, "makers", by providing a caring space to meet potential customers and sell their work. Many of these small businesses turn into bigger entities, turning their passion into full time work and even opening a storefront. As owner and organizer of Milwaukee Makers Market, a series of 9-10 events that take place around the city each year, Ryan now welcomes 48 makers on the Sundays ...
Apr 03, 2022•37 min
"If we want to have thriving neighborhoods, we need thriving black-owned businesses." That's the truth coming from MKE Black co-founder, Rick Banks. In this episode, Adam and Steve have an absolute blast talking with him and Ayrton Bryan, who is the director of strategic partnerships and initiatives at MKE Black. So, what exactly is MKE Black? On the surface, it's an app that provides a robust business directory of black-owned businesses. Dig deeper and you'll see it's become a movement to suppo...
Mar 15, 2022•28 min
In this episode, Adam and Steve bring perspective to what it's like to work in Milwaukee for one of its most notable companies, Milwaukee Tool, along with SVP of Talent, Jon Finch. Do the guys chat about what Milwaukee Tool does? Sure. But they also get deep into Jon's path to HR, what it's like to work at Milwaukee Tool, how the organization gives back to the community, and how Jon enjoys the city outside of work. Oh, and the art and pride in telling terrible dad jokes. Listen in, then learn mo...
Mar 01, 2022•34 min
Get ready for a fun one with Milwaukee Admirals president, Jon Greenberg. Learn more about the essentials of buying your hockey gear from former Admiral Fred Berry, how Jon got his start as a bat boy for the Milwaukee Brewers (and rose to the PR leader), and his shift to the Admirals including how he and his team rebuilt and reinvented hockey in Milwaukee. Admirals games are exciting and entertaining and it doesn't stop there. Adam and Steve get into what the organization does in the community a...
Feb 21, 2022•32 min
What we love most about episodes with musicians is how much you (and we) get to know them as genuine human beings. In this one, Adam and Steve talk with Sully (@SulestialMusic on Instagram) and learn all about his bladder limitations, his journey through music lessons, joining a band to make friends, his move to Chicago and back to MKE, and what inspires his music today. Oh, and his top three Tenacious D songs. Grab your favorite local beverage then sit back and enjoy this one. It's full of laug...
Feb 12, 2022•38 min
There's a lot of fresh energy at the Iron Horse Hotel. And in this episode, Adam and Steve find out from General Manger, Alan Di Leo, just what he and the team are planning. From outdoor music and ways to keep the patio open all year, to big events in the hotel (including one this Saturday!), you'll want to listen in on how great the Iron Horse experience is. Even if you just want to sneak in and work from the lobby (like Steve). This is a fun and informative episode if you're a huge fan of the ...
Feb 03, 2022•27 min
The one and only Grace Weber joins Adam and Steve to talk about being asked to sing the national anthem at this week's Packers playoff game! How does one prepare for such a fantastic opportunity??? Hear from Grace about how she rehearsed (and where!). Also, updates on her life and career and she turns the tables and starts asking questions!
Jan 20, 2022•18 min
We put together a few of Adam and Steve's favorite clips from 2021. Hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening and your continued support!
Jan 08, 2022•9 min
The Shepherd Express has delivered independent local journalism in Milwaukee for almost 40 years. They also have an award program called Best of Milwaukee, which shines a light on all the people, places, and experiences that make this city amazing. In this episode, Adam and Steve talk with Allen Halas from the Shepherd Express to learn more about all of this. They also touch on the local music scene and the ONE place you need to go to see local bands. Also, surprise, surprise, WE'RE FINALISTS IN...
Dec 17, 2021•24 min
Let's be real, summer rocks. Literally, with Summerfest. We pulled some unreleased content from the summer for this one. And at exactly the right time because we're missing warm weather and outdoor music. Jump into this episode where Adam and Steve chat with singer and songwriter Glen Phillips from Toad The Wet Sprocket and Jen and Mo, two enthusiastic Summerfest fans. It gets a little wild at the end, so hang on for that!
Dec 05, 2021•14 min
If you've ever wanted to listen to a podcast focused on reviewing beer by two guys who don't know how to review beer, this is for you! Seriously though, Adam and Steve share their thoughts on Indeed Brewing's Black Friday releases: the new and improved Milwaukee Honey Barleywine and the Wood Barrel Aged Sarah Jane's Maple Sticks. Spoiler alert: the guys love them both. But listen in to understand why, to learn about their twist on both beers, and to get their takes on other favorite Milwaukee be...
Nov 25, 2021•35 min
We're probably the last to report on this, but definitely the happiest about it! YES - the dining room at Transfer Pizzeria Cafe is OPEN!! Adam and Steve jump back in the studio there for a quick episode and catch up. Listen in for a few laughs then run over and get some pizza.
Nov 13, 2021•8 min
If you thought Milwaukee Food Tours only did tours, well we have news for you. And if you thought they only did what they do in Milwaukee, guess again. They've taken their amazing experiences across the midwest and the world - so you can experience the city AND other places in the magical ways only Milwaukee Food Tours can deliver. Listen in as Adam and Steve talk with co-founder and chief experience officer, Theresa Nemetz. Learn more about what makes these tours so much damn fun, how they work...
Nov 06, 2021•23 min
When his son Harry was three, Mark and his wife Margaret were told Harry would not be ready for first grade and that they should not plan on him ever attending college. It was devastating. Determined to change those potential outcomes, they both set out to positively impact the trajectory for children and young adults on the autism spectrum. That's were Islands of Brilliance comes in. In this episode, one that will truly inspire you, Steve and Adam get the behind-the-scenes story of this amazing...
Oct 24, 2021•35 min
In this episode, Adam and Steve finally meet a real university president. Dr. Dan Scholz from Cardinal Stritch University joins the show to share his journey, the vibe at Stritch, and the fun in designing your future AND your degree. Learn more about what inspires Dr. Dan's work and why in the world he wakes up at 4AM. He even gets real honest on how higher ed is not for everyone. Take a listen, then jump over to www.stritch.edu to learn more.
Oct 08, 2021•29 min
Wondering what to try in the delicious drink category when heading over to Summerfest? We've got you covered. Dip into this episode for Steve and Adam's take on what's good to drink, to them. Then stop in at Summerfest and give these drinks a try for yourself.
Sep 16, 2021•10 min
Wondering what to try in the delicious food category when heading over to Summerfest? We've got you covered. Dip into this episode for Steve and Adam's take on what's good to eat, to them. Then stop in at Summerfest and give them a try for yourself.
Sep 11, 2021•10 min
Wondering about all the ways you can get to Summerfest? We've got you covered. Take a listen then get your butt to Summerfest. It's week two people!!!
Sep 10, 2021•11 min
Trapper Schoepp is not your typical music star. In fact, when he's not writing, rehearsing, or touring, you might see him riding his bike to the beach, working in his garden, or tossing frisbees. And you'd be wise to not interrupt him when he's binging Buffy the Vampire Slayer. But his journey to music is unique: a BMX injury netted him a guitar and a new hobby from which he's created a successful career. Learn more about all of this with Adam and Steve on this inspiring episode. Then ride over ...
Sep 08, 2021•28 min
LIVE from Summerfest 2021!! Adam and Steve talk about how they're getting started on the grounds and what we're going to cover over the next month - much more than music, food, and drinks. Oh, and btw, we're enjoying a Drink Wisconsinbly brandy old fashioned on this one. Better get your own when you're here.
Sep 02, 2021•8 min
This episode, the first ever podcast recording at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on the Summerfest grounds, is a hilarious yet informative and sincere discussion on tech, equity, and everyone's journey to Summerfest. Adam and Steve are joined by Lena DeLaet (Summerfest) and Nadiyah Johnson (Milky Way Tech Hub) who share all the details on Summerfest Tech, an incredible (and FREE!) event during Summerfest. Summerfest Tech continues to support the growing tech initiative in the region ...
Aug 28, 2021•48 min
This episode is pure cool. Even with Adam and Steve being part of it. There's so much honesty in this one, a look inside the life of musical artist Grace Weber, that you'll want to listen several times. Also, there's a spot where Adam and Grace sing together! And wait for the end of the episode. Because there's a CHANCE that there will be some surprises at Grace's Summerfest show this September. Including, maybe, Adam and Steve as background dancers and singers. That's a joke. Seriously though, ...
Aug 07, 2021•33 min
Imagine meeting someone who brings a cool, enthusiastic, and welcoming perspective and personality while also being real about slowing down, dealing with anxiety, and navigating the complexities of the music industry. That person, musician Brett Newski, jumps on this episode with Adam and Steve as they work to convince him to be their friend. Seriously though, Brett shares stories from Weezer's influence on his career and working at McDonald's to buy his first guitar to playing big shows at Summ...
Aug 02, 2021•32 min
