The Upswing

THE FUTURE OF ALMOST EVERYTHING with Jeff SHerman, Martin Moore and Steve Glynn. TWO UP -McAlister’s Deli is coming to Metro Milwaukee, but no specific location has been identified. -The average rent is $1,400, lower than the national average Mineshaft giveaway What does the future of Northridge look like? Do we need to download Bluesky and add another social media platform? How are Steve and Mart...

Jeff Sherman and Co. Are joined by Jocelyn Slocum, museum director at the Pabst Mansion 

-McAlister’s Deli is coming to Metro Milwaukee, but no specific location has been identified. -The average rent is $1,400, lower than the national average

THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS WITH MARK KASS TWO UP -The Regency Mall in Racine has garnered the attention of Woodman’s. -Walmart has been on an upward momentum; will the fourth quarter continue it forward? Jeff Sherman and Mark Kass discuss the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight on Netflix and the streaming buffering issues and if it will be able to handle NFL games later this year. Jeff and Mark discuss Pa...

Jeff Sherman and Mark Kass is joined by Stephanie Grady, CEO and co-founder of Influential Athlete to discuss introducing Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) to Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) and the complications with it. Jeff asks Stephanie if NIL adds financial burden and distraction to the schools. She brings up sponsorships, business skills, and more that Influential Athlete...

TWO UP -The Regency Mall in Racine has garnered the attention of Woodman’s. -Walmart has been on an upward momentum; will the fourth quarter continue it forward?

TWO UP -Panera To-Go has come to Milwaukee on the East Side -Advanced Auto Parts is closing locations in Milwaukee Jeff Sherman is joined on the phone by Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, to discuss gas price fluctuations with holiday travel right around the corner and if the government can control it. -Jeff asks Patrick about how gas prices align with the holidays and seaso...

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival is coming to Pere Marquette Park this week; Jeff Sherman is joined in-studio by Beth Weirick from Milwaukee Downtown to talk about it. More on Holiday Lights and what’s new this year.

COFFEE INDEX: Jeff Sherman and producer Jaslyn discussed where they got their morning coffee plus Milwaukee’s first Biggby Coffee is opening downtown at Red Arrow Park. The sign is up, and barista training has begun.

Jeff Sherman is joined on the phone by Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, to discuss gas price fluctuations with holiday travel right around the corner and if the government can control it. Jeff asks Patrick about how gas prices align with the holidays and seasons and what the next Donald Trump administration could mean for gas, EVs and more.

Panera To-Go has come to Milwaukee on the East Side Advanced Auto Parts is closing locations in Milwaukee

The Holidays are almost here, time to put up those lights! TWO UP -Jeff Sherman thinks it’s time for Christmas window installations in Downtown Milwaukee just like in New York City. -Wicked is coming to theaters this weekend and they are going all in on Marketing, locally Marcus and the Oriental theaters are showing it and also going in on the marketing. MONEY MARKET PREVIEW: Jeff Sherman is joine...

Jeff Sherman is joined in-studio by Burton Metz, President of Investments and Acquisitions at Wangard Partners to talk about the housing market in Metro Milwaukee. Jeff asks Burton next about the challenges in the housing markets, zoning restrictions and a project in the Harbor District. Jeff and Burton discuss the rising Midwestern business markets.

MONEY MARKET PREVIEW: Jeff Sherman is joined by Annex Wealth Management CEO Dave Spano, and he asks him about Wicked and Revenge Spending in movie sales. Will we get a Barbenheimer moment? Jeff also asks Dave for his prediction on the Fed and interest rates. Jeff next asks Dave how RFK Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services could affect the healthcare industry and drug prices.

TWO UP -Jeff Sherman thinks it’s time for Christmas window installations in Downtown Milwaukee just like in New York City. -Wicked is coming to theaters this weekend and they are going all in on Marketing, locally Marcus and the Oriental theaters are showing it and also going in on the marketing.

Happy Birthday to Jeff’s Wife! 10:10 – TWO UP Amazon is launching Amazon Haul, a collection of deep-discount items similar to Temu. Food truck based Elevate Coffee is moving permanently to Walker’s Point. Jeff Sherman is joined in the studio by developer and restaurateur John Vassallo to talk about how an office building on Wisconsin and Water is being redeveloped for housing Jeff and Johnny discu...

-Amazon is launching Amazon Haul, a collection of deep-discount items similar to Temu. -Food truck based Elevate Coffee is moving permanently to Walker’s Point.

Jeff Sherman is joined in the studio by developer and restaurateur John Vassallo to talk about how an office building on Wisconsin and Water is being redeveloped for housing -Jeff and Johnny discuss more about the project, interest rates as a factor, how Milwaukee compares to other cities Johnny has property in. Jeff also asks him about his restaurant business

The Holidays are here, Marianne Szymansky, president and founder of toy tips and opens the talk and text line for toy questions. They begin by discussing under the radar local toy companies, toys that promote learning, Jeff asks Marianne about the Toy Hall of Fame, where it is, how it gets inducted and also asks her about how toys are sold and marketed today. Jeff asks Marianne about the hottest t...

SHOW INTRO- THE FUTURE OF ALMOST EVERYTHING WITH JEFF SHERMAN, MARTIN MOORE AND STEVE GLYNN 10:11 – TWO UP The Onion, started at UW-Madison, has purchased Alex Jones’ Info Wars. Toys for Tots drive is going to include batteries for donations this year! 10:16 – Mineshaft giveaway! 10:18 – Bowqling alleys across the country are disappearing? What does the future of them look like in Wisconsin? What...

The City of Milwaukee is looking at ideas to redevelop North Water Street Jeff Sherman asks Steve Glynn and Martin Moore what they would love to see changed there. They are joined in the studio by Milwaukee City Engineer Kevin Muhs, and they ask him the feedback he has received from speed bumps, bike lanes and more. They also ask him what the city foresees as the future of Water Street. 10:45 – Je...

The Onion, started at UW-Madison, has purchased Alex Jones’ Info Wars. Toys for Tots drive is going to include batteries for donations this year!

RAPID FIRE BUSINESS HEADLINES WITH MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNAL’S SENIOR REPORTER RICH KIRCHEN 9:11 – TWO UP There will be a walk-in job fair at the Lambeau Field atrium tomorrow How does your budget look? Bundling is the way to go with streaming services to get the most bang for your buck, but some people are cancelling and renewing their subscriptions when deals arise. The Mutual Market has a new...

-There will be a walk-in job fair at the Lambeau Field atrium tomorrow -How does your budget look? Bundling is the way to go with streaming services to get the most bang for your buck, but some people are cancelling and renewing their subscriptions when deals arise.

BIG BUSINESS: AUTOMOBILES AND GROCERIES TWO UP -Grandparents, going, going, gone? Half of adults 50+ will not become grandparents due to falling birthrates -I can’t believe it’s not Twitter! Threads and Bluesky are having a rise in users due to people’s dissatisfaction with X/Twitter Jeff Sherman is joined in-studio by Jim Tolkan, President of the Automobile Dealers Association of Metro Milwaukee...