In this episode, Adam talks with Bill Robarge who runs @BeerLoversOfWI on Instagram. Here are a few highlights: Bill started this Beer Lovers of Wisconsin community about 10-12 years ago because he couldn't find a beer-centric community in Milwaukee at the time. Adam and Bill talk about everything from evolving beer preferences to broader trends in the beer industry, noting a shift towards more approachable, lower ABV beers like lagers, and a general downward trend in alcohol consumption. The tw...
Sep 22, 2024•21 min
Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series has been presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson and their 2024 Homecoming Celebration. This episode features Milwaukee Legend, a guy simply known in Milwaukee as Saz - founder of Saz’s one of the most famous restaurants, mozzarella sticks, and brands in our city. ...
Sep 14, 2024•13 min
In this episode, Steve and Adam talk with friend of the show Rick Czaplewski - cancer survivor, author, speaker, and dedicated Milwaukeean. Here are a few highlights: Rick, a two-time cancer survivor, wrote an award-winning book called "Better Dirty Than Done" about his experience with cancer, which has led to speaking opportunities to inspire others. Diagnosed with cancer as a freshman in college, Rick initially went through treatment alone, not wanting to be known as "the cancer guy" on campus...
Sep 02, 2024•20 min
In this episode, Steve and Adam have a lively conversation with a popular Milwaukee food influencer, MG who is EatWithMe_MKE on Instagram. MG is passionate and honest, often sharing brutally frank opinions about local spots. And what we love about her is she approaches food with a mix of reverence and humor, equally comfortable critiquing high-end restaurants and drunkenly devouring hot dogs. Jump into this one for… MG's background growing up with diverse culinary influences from her Sicilian fa...
Aug 26, 2024•16 min
In this episode, Steve has a lively conversation with friend Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, an amazingly creative and giving person who is also an author passionate about telling stories, helping others tell stories, and supporting those stories with data. Steve and Cole chat about a number of things including… How Cole, a former Google employee, turned her passion for data visualization into a series of bestselling books and a thriving company, Storytelling with Data. Cole’s latest venture - a childr...
Aug 15, 2024•25 min
Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series is presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson and their 2024 Homecoming Celebration. This episode features Milwaukee Legend Cecelia Gore, executive director of the Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation. How has Cecelia leveraged baseball to create significant communi...
Aug 10, 2024•16 min
In this episode of the Experience Milwaukee podcast, Adam and I have a super informative and high energy conversation with James Wilson from the US Patent and Trademark Office. What are James's emotional connections to the patents he’s worked on in his career? How can you access USPTO resources and assistance to navigate the patent/trademark process independently? We even reveal a little “secret” around the USPTO’s growth strategy and expansion. Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Ni...
Jul 27, 2024•30 min
In this episode, Steve and Adam have a lively conversation with Devin Eichler, Founder & CEO of Crafty Cow. They go beyond the burgers and chicken and dig into the lesser known crafty stories… The origin of the "bar" that Devin and his wife created in their living room during COVID, which later inspired the cozy living room areas in Crafty Cow locations. The fake wedding Devin hosted in college where he "married" someone he hadn't met before. And why you get to sit with a trophy when orderin...
Jul 27, 2024•31 min
Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series is presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson and their 2024 Homecoming Celebration happening July 25–28. Learn more at hdhomecoming.com ! This episode features Milwaukee Legend Bill Davidson, great-grandson of Harley-Davidson co-founder William A. Davidson and someon...
Jul 19, 2024•35 min
In this episode, Steve and Adam have an energetic and humorous conversation with Ben from Milwaukee based band, Tigera. The band will be playing Summerfest 2024 on Thursday, July 4 @ 4:00 PM on the Generac Power Stage. What makes a Tigera show unique and why should you see them at Summerfest on July 4th? What's the insider's hack for getting to Summerfest without breaking the bank on parking and drinks? How is Tigera pushing their musical boundaries, and what surprising new direction are they ta...
Jul 03, 2024•21 min
In this episode, Steve and Adam have refreshingly candid conversation with rising musician Genevieve Hayward, a 25-year-old Wisconsin native, now Nashville transplant, who shares her musical journey peppered with humorous and genuine insights. Genevieve will also be playing Summerfest 2024 this Saturday, June 29 @ 2:00 PM on the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage - check it out! Who is Genevieve Hayward and what is her musical background? How does she feel about her upcoming performance at...
Jun 27, 2024•19 min
In this episode, Steve and Adam chat with Kevin Canady, Vice President of Sales & Business Development at Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., about all the non-music things going on around the 75 acres of Summerfest in 2024. Listen in on this fun episode to get the scoop on the hidden gems, numerous ways to get in free, and more! Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. And look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home stu...
Jun 25, 2024•22 min
In this episode, Steve and Adam catch up with Milwaukee based band Diet Lite, who first joined the pod last year before their big Summerfest show. Welp, they’re back again to talk about Summerfest 2024! What has Diet Lite been up to since their last appearance on the podcast? What are the band's plans for Summerfest 2024? What's next for Diet Lite in terms of music and touring? All of this and more in an absolutely humorous episode. Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. An...
Jun 20, 2024•15 min
In this episode, Steve and ADam chat with Lena DeLaet of Summerfest and Summerfest Tech to learn more about what’s happening with Summerfest Tech 2024, this time with a focus on startups. We are also joined by Jonah Turner, Head of Technology Innovation, and Alison Hanrahan, Community Affairs Manager, both from the Molson Coors Beverage Company. What is this Summerfest Tech thing everybody's buzzing about, and why should you be excited to attend? How is Molson Coors, a beverage giant, getting in...
Jun 17, 2024•30 min
Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series is presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson and their 2024 Homecoming Celebration happening July 25–28. Learn more at hdhomecoming.com! This episode of the Milwaukee Legend Series features Milwaukee World Festival CEO Sarah Smith Pancheri. You know their most famous...
Jun 17, 2024•32 min
In this episode, Steve and Adam sample Crescent Canna's new line of THC seltzers, with doses ranging from a gentle 5mg to a mind-blowing 50mg per can, and we talk about which flavors had us smiling the most. Crescent Canna, based in New Orleans and Charlotte, has just entered the Milwaukee market and were kind enough to ask the guys to try their drinks and share the experience with all of you. As a first-timer to Delta9 THC, Steve was a little nervous going in… Curious about the effects of THC s...
Jun 13, 2024•18 min
In this one, Steve and Adam chat with Tyler Maas, co-founder and editor of Milwaukee Record, a local website that covers a wide range of Milwaukee-centric topics with a unique voice while promoting and supporting the local community. By they way, they’re also celebrating 10 years of this great work. Tyler shares all about the unconventional journey and evolution of Milwaukee Record over its 10-year history, from its scrappy beginnings to becoming a beloved local institution. Listen in on this fu...
Jun 01, 2024•24 min
Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series is presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson and their 2024 Homecoming Celebration happening July 25–28. Learn more at Harley-Davidson.com ! This episode features Milwaukee Legend Dr. Stacia Thompson, CEO of Milwaukee’s Sherman Phoenix , strong community leader, purp...
May 22, 2024•20 min
In this episode, Steve spends some quality time with First Stage artistic director, Jeff Frank. Founded in 1987, First Stage is one of the nation’s most acclaimed theaters for youth AND the second largest theater company in Milwaukee. As artistic director, Jeff works, speaks, and leads with passion in creativity and in positively impacting the lives of the young and not-so-young people who are part of First Stage. What’s Jeff’s background and how did that inspire what he does today? Why is First...
May 18, 2024•26 min
Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series is presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson and their 2024 Homecoming Celebration happening July 25–28. Learn more Harley-Davidson.com ! This episode features Milwaukee Legend Lindsey St Arnold Bell, the Executive Director at the Near West Side Partners - a business...
May 01, 2024•27 min
In this episode, Adam and Steve drop in at the world famous restaurant, Amilinda. They were lucky enough to sit down with James Beard nominated chef and owner, Gregory León. Greg also served up a number of excellent Spanish and Portuguese inspired dishes and wonderful cocktails in an amazingly cultural and equally calming space. What were the dishes they tried (hint, one is tongue)? How did Greg become a chef? What was Greg’s unlikely journey to Milwaukee? All this and more in a fast paced and f...
Apr 27, 2024•25 min
In this episode, Steve ha an absolute blast with Sherrie Tussler, CEO of Hunger Task Force. Recorded over a couple of beers at the Transfer Pizzeria Cafe, Sherrie and Steve touch on the past as well as addressing some important things like… What is Hunger Task Force and how does it work? How they get food to give, including growing their own on their farm in Franklin. How they get food (and other stuff) to people in neighborhoods around Milwaukee? How you can get involved in ending hunger in Mil...
Apr 21, 2024•19 min
In this episode, Steve and Adam are joined by Claire and Kathryn from VISIT Milwaukee. They both played an instrumental role in the launch of the brand new Milwaukee brand happening today. Jump into this episode for… How did the new Milwaukee brand come to be and who was involved? What’s the reason for the new Milwaukee brand? How can the community get in on the fun and use the new Milwaukee brand to promote and pitch the city? All this and more in this episode. Oh, and you can see what the new ...
Apr 16, 2024•14 min
This episode goes back to Milwaukee Day , April 14, in 2023. It was a day in which our friends over at Summerfest asked Steve and Adam to get together to give away merch and tons of Summerfest and Milwaukee Admirals tickets - if people could answer Summerfest trivia questions. We made 4 stops around Milwaukee driven the entire day by City Tours MKE . Listen in for the details of those places. Steve and Adam had an absolute blast with Lena and Jerrod from Summerfest (and the rest of their team) a...
Apr 09, 2024•24 min
In this episode, Adam and Steve crash the office of Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson for a laugh filled conversation about his vision for the city we love. In the process, the episode shares what his journey to the Mayor’s office was like as well as… How he loves to experience Milwaukee His vision for the city What hosting the Republican National Convention means to Milwaukee, especially after the event Where he chills to watch WWE and play video games What his message is to Milwaukee content cr...
Mar 30, 2024•28 min
In this episode, Steve and Adam learn all about Milwaukee based musician, Dak DuBois. Even thought Dak moved to our city just a year and a half ago, he has established himself as an important part of Milwaukee’s culture and music scene. We need more Daks in Milwaukee. What’s up with some Milwaukee collab EPs with the likes of Grace Weber and Wave Chappelle? When is Dak’s next album coming out and when can you catch him live? And how does Dak respond to a request for some live music on the spot i...
Mar 23, 2024•25 min
In this episode, Steve and Adam hear from Lena DeLaet of Summerfest and Summerfest Tech to learn more about what’s happening with Summerfest Tech 2024. Tim Dickson, a HUGE part of how Summerfest Tech comes together also joins us as well as surprise guest Derek Hyde from the Milwaukee Brewers. What’s up for Summerfest Tech 2024 including some new twists? How does Summerfest Tech help the entire ecosystem: from mentoring to continuing education credits? Can you still register for Summerfest Tech f...
Mar 19, 2024•46 min
In this episode, Steve and Adam sit down with Ryan and Brittney, the dynamic husband and wife duo who co-run Steny’s, an iconic Walker’s Point establishment that opened in 1985. Even though Steny’s has been around for almost 40 years, this family business is still just that, a family of amazing people making sure you have great drinks, great food, and a great time every time you stop in! What weird creamy things was Adam obsessed with at Steny’s? What is the art behind their world famous Bloody ...
Mar 16, 2024•35 min
Welcome to the final episode of Experience Milwaukee’s Tech in MKE Series. Throughout 2023, Tech in MKE brought you conversations with business leaders who have a connection to Milwaukee where we chatted about the state of technology in their organizations, our community, and how both come together to attract talent and make Milwaukee more “techie”. This episode, recorded in late 2023, features two technology leaders from the iconic company, Harley-Davidson: General Manager, Tom Murray, and prod...
Mar 13, 2024•12 min
In this episode, we highlight what’s happening in Midtown, the heart of Milwaukee, with Anne Koller and Haynie Smith, two absolute gems in Milwaukee who are also working to rebuild awareness and identity of Midtown. What’s Midtown all about? Why do Anne and Haynie care so much about this neighborhood? How can you get involved and help? Oh, and what kind of sound effects was I annoying everyone with? All this and more in an informative episode for all of Milwaukee. Experience Milwaukee is generou...
Mar 04, 2024•18 min
