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The Cabin

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Welcome to The Cabin, the official podcast of Discover Wisconsin! Join hosts Andrea Boehlke and Megan Christian as they dive into all things Wisconsin—from hidden gems and outdoor adventures to local legends and must-visit spots. Whether you’re a lifelong Wisconsinite or just discovering the Midwest, The Cabin is your go-to source for stories, travel tips, and a deeper look at what makes Wisconsin truly special.
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Episodes

Uniquely Wisconsin: Sheboygan County

This bonus episode is part of the Uniquely Wisconsin series , a broadcast and streaming series that spotlights the untold stories of Wisconsinites and highlights the communities in which they live. From the emotional and heartwarming, to the humorous and the historic, the Uniquely Wisconsin brand captures the essence of the people of America’s Dairyland. While still a Discover Wisconsin feel, we're doing a deeper dive into the culture that makes up each county and how it forms Wisconsin’s cultur...

Feb 16, 202333 min

Love in Dairyland

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Chippewa County; https://bit.ly/3jU2ekP The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: The conversation focuses on real-life couples whose busin...

Feb 14, 202344 minSeason 1Ep. 163

Uniquely Wisconsin: Portage County

Great Northern Distilling and their relationships with area potato farmers to help make award-winning vodka. Wisconsin ranks 3rd in the nation for potato production, and tops in the nation east of the Mississippi River. Okray Farms is one such member of the 140-strong Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association, and they’re among the suppliers of potatoes Great Northern uses for its potato vodka, considered the “healthier” vodka versus the spirits made with grain, including the fact tha...

Feb 09, 202340 min

Legendary Wisconsin Animals: Real AND Imagined

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Waushara County; https://bit.ly/2XUPK3D The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: The opening discussion reflected on Groundhog Day results...

Feb 07, 202354 minSeason 1Ep. 162

Uniquely Wisconsin: Sauk County

This bonus episode is part of the Uniquely Wisconsin series, a broadcast and streaming series that spotlights the untold stories of Wisconsinites and highlights the communities in which they live. From the emotional and heartwarming, to the humorous and the historic, the Uniquely Wisconsin brand captures the essence of the people of America’s Dairyland. While still a Discover Wisconsin feel, we're doing a deeper dive into the culture that makes up each county and how it forms Wisconsin’s culture...

Feb 02, 202334 min

MEAT Wisconsin: Some of the Best Brats in the State (and we’re 3 years old!)

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Dodge County; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/dodge-county/ The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: The conversation began with facts...

Jan 31, 202352 minSeason 1Ep. 161

Top 10 Most Photographed Sites in the State (and 10 That Should Be)

Campfire Conversation: The discussion begins with an unofficial list of the 10 most photographed places in Wisconsin. They include Lambeau Field, the State Capitol, Holy Hill, downtown Milwaukee and the Art Museum, Grandad’s Bluff in La Crosse, Devil’s Lake State Park (specifically Balanced Rock and the Devil’s Doorway), sandstone cliffs of the Wisconsin Dells, and more. Apurba noted numerous state parks, historic mills, underwater shipwrecks, and some state natural areas including Pewit’s Nest ...

Jan 24, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 160

What to Love About Winter in Chippewa County (ft. Jackie Boos)

Today’s bonus episode of The Cabin was sponsored byGo Chippewa County, the tourism division of the Chippewa Falls Chamber of Commerce and was hosted by Eric Paulsen, Jackie Boos and Josh Ostermann. Produced and audio engineered by me, Eric Paulsen, with video teasers by Logan Ingram with social media by Adeline Savignac. The Cabin is a production brought to you by Discover Mediaworks, to learn more head to discovermediaworks.com, and don’t forget to leave a review!

Jan 19, 202356 min

Indoor & Outdoor Skating Rinks in Wisconsin

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Green County; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/green-county/ The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: Wisconsin’s winters and love of w...

Jan 17, 202354 minSeason 1Ep. 159

Favorite Farm to Table Dining in Wisconsin

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Price County; https://bit.ly/35xZdyJ The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: Our favorite topics are often food and restaurants, and here...

Jan 10, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 158

Wondrous Wisconsin Woodlands

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Monroe County; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/monroe-county/ The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: The woodlands of Wisconsin are ...

Jan 04, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 157

SPECIAL: The Best of 2022

Happy New Year’s Eve! We couldn’t end the year without reviewing some of our top episodes of the 2022. While we have loved every episode put out and guest that we’ve had, the numbers have determined your favorites and this episode provides clips of them all. The Cabin Crew can’t wait to bring you more episodes exploring the best of Wisconsin in 2023 with a new crew and new voices behind the mics! Make sure to follow along on our Instagram (@thecabinpod) for more content and to let us know what e...

Dec 31, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 156

Uniquely Wisconsin: Rock County

This bonus episode of The Cabin Podcast is presented by Rock County; https://bit.ly/2THPoeX Uniquely Wisconsin is a broadcast & streaming series that spotlights the untold stories of Wisconsinites and highlights the communities in which they live. From the emotional and heartwarming, to the humorous and the historic, the Uniquely Wisconsin brand captures the essence of the people of America’s Dairyland. Discover Wisconsin is of the places and things, Uniquely Wisconsin will be more about the...

Dec 29, 202232 min

Wisconsin Jeopardy

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Door County; https://bit.ly/3lHoZss The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: The Cabin is usually a place full of fun and games and today…...

Dec 27, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 155

Indoor Winter Activities to Plan For in 2023

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring La Crosse County; https://bit.ly/3i5t20l The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: The weather outside is frightful…and not everyone loves ...

Dec 20, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 154

Best Holiday Light Shows in Wisconsin

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Sauk County; https://bit.ly/36RRoVd The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: One of the best parts of the holiday season are the lights! W...

Dec 13, 202258 minSeason 1Ep. 153

Uniquely Wisconsin: Monroe County

This bonus episode of The Cabin Podcast is presented by Monroe County; https://www.co.monroe.wi.us/ Uniquely Wisconsin is a broadcast & streaming series that spotlights the untold stories of Wisconsinites and highlights the communities in which they live. From the emotional and heartwarming, to the humorous and the historic, the Uniquely Wisconsin brand captures the essence of the people of America’s Dairyland. Discover Wisconsin is of the places and things, Uniquely Wisconsin will be more a...

Dec 08, 202248 min

Planning Your Winter Hikes and Hops

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Ashland County; https://bit.ly/3y9QRtf The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: This episode is all about Wisconsin’s best winter hiking d...

Dec 06, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 152

A Wisconsin Winter Wonderland: Lake Geneva

This bonus episode of The Cabin Podcast is presented by Visit Lake Geneva; https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/ Any day that we are joined by Stephanie Klett in The Cabin is a great day! And today, we are talking about the magic that is awaiting people when they visit Lake Geneva in the wintertime. They have everything from their annual Electric Christmas Parade, to the Santa Cruise, to the Parade of Trees, to Christmas in the Country, and even a display of the world’s tallest glass tree! Plus, we a...

Dec 01, 202230 min

Lumberjacks and Jills Unite: The Logging History of Wisconsin

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Rock County; https://bit.ly/2THPoeX The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: Ah Paul Bunyan. The quintessential symbol for flannel, flap j...

Nov 29, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 151

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with The Ho-Chunk Nation

This bonus episode of The Cabin Podcast is presented by the Ho-Chunk Nation; https://ho-chunknation.com/ Today we are celebrating and honoring National Native American Heritage Month with a member from the Ho-Chunk Nation! And what better day to celebrate than Ho-Chunk Day? We are joined in The Cabin by Casey Brown from the Ho-Chunk Nation to educate us on this heritage month, share some history, and explain how the Ho-Chunk Nation is known as “the people of the sacred voice”. If you want to fee...

Nov 25, 202236 min

What Peter Kraus Loves About Madison

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Dane County; https://bit.ly/3wCtPKk The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: As the holiday weekend approaches, our conversations tend to ...

Nov 22, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 150

Uniquely Wisconsin: Marathon County

This bonus episode of The Cabin Podcast is presented by Marathon County; https://bit.ly/3uOWHjf Uniquely Wisconsin is a broadcast & streaming series that spotlights the untold stories of Wisconsinites and highlights the communities in which they live. From the emotional and heartwarming, to the humorous and the historic, the Uniquely Wisconsin brand captures the essence of the people of America’s Dairyland. Discover Wisconsin is of the places and things, Uniquely Wisconsin will be more about...

Nov 17, 202228 min

How Did Wisconsin Actually Become "The Dairy State"?

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Adams County; https://bit.ly/3xIT1Qe The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: Packer Nation, the Badger State, and most importantly…the Da...

Nov 15, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 149

A Veterans Day Tribute in The Cabin

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Walworth County; https://bit.ly/35sRP7y The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX Campfire Conversation: This is an important week for our nation’s heroes. This F...

Nov 08, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 148

Must Try Local Burger Places in Wisconsin

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Menominee County; https://bit.ly/3vkeXAj The Cabin is presented by Jolly Good Soda! Find them at your local grocery store and follow them on social media @jollygoodsoda; http://bit.ly/DWxJollyGood Campfire Conversation: Our favorite food correspondent, Josh Ostermann, is back! We are back to talk about our love for local restaurants…this time it’s all about juicy and delicious burgers! The burger is a stap...

Nov 01, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 147

History & Legends of Jefferson County

This bonus episode of The Cabin is presented by Jefferson County; https://jeffersoncountywi.gov/ Campfire Conversation: Jefferson County is bountiful with its history, folklore and legends! Today, The Cabin Crew dives deep on some of those legends, like the underwater pyramids and mystery in Lake Mills. Then, we cover topics like the Native American history and mounds in Azatalan State Park and the industrial and manufacturing history of the county, including the organization of the Wisconsin Da...

Oct 27, 202226 min

Haunted Wisconsin ‘22

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Lincoln County; https://bit.ly/3rTq2YP The Cabin is presented by Jolly Good Soda! Find them at your local grocery store and follow them on social media @jollygoodsoda; http://bit.ly/DWxJollyGood Campfire Conversation: As Halloween week looms, we are getting spooky in The Cabin 👻 Ramsay is back in the studio to talk about ghost stories, Wisconsin ghost towns, and some creepy stories to get you in the mood ...

Oct 25, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 146

A Not-So-Hidden-Gem from Kenosha: Meet Kendra Scott

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Kenosha County; https://bit.ly/39PLAxj The Cabin is presented by Jolly Good Soda! Find them at your local grocery store and follow them on social media @jollygoodsoda; http://bit.ly/DWxJollyGood Campfire Conversation: Kendra Scott has developed into an incredible jewelry brand over the last 20 years. And while it is an Austin, Texas based brand, did you know that Kendra herself is actually from Kenosha, Wi...

Oct 18, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 145

Where to Find the Best Cheese Curds: Part 2

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Marinette County; https://bit.ly/3hPiwKZ The Cabin is presented by Jolly Good Soda! Find them at your local grocery store and follow them on social media @jollygoodsoda; http://bit.ly/DWxJollyGood Campfire Conversation: As Wisconsinites, we could talk about cheese curds…pretty much every day. Plus, when National Cheese Curd Day is on October 15th…we really could talk about them for hours! While we all have...

Oct 11, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 144
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