Milwaukee Uncut

Should we go back to school? What legalities do schools need to deal with? What's it like being an "at-risk" parent with two kids? What's in been like being an MPS teacher with all the uncertainty? What's in been like running programs for the Boys and Girls Club and having to adapt?  With all the uncertainty going on right now I was lucky to be joined by Alana Leffer from...

WebsterX (Sam Ahmed), Mag (Enrique Rodriguez), and a number of others put together the first Black is Beautiful Ride on June 20th. There, over 1,000 riders rolled 16 miles through Milwaukee raising over $10,000 to be split between Walnut Way Conservation Corp. and Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT). As they get ready for Black is Beautiful Vol. 2 this Sunday, they come on The GoGedders Podcast...

Right now, DJ Shawna is living at the center of the universe. Having been selected to enter the NBA Bubble, DJ Shawna is just one of four DJs in the resort. DJ Shawna told us about the process to get into the Bubble, what it’s like now that she’s there, and the equality movement happening now.

Our military veterans give us so much, selflessly volunteering their precious time, energy, and strength to serve our country. Yet, when they return home from service, they’re often left feeling underappreciated and have to face difficult hardships. Reassimilating into normal life can be tough — whether it’s finding a fulfilling career, coping with PTSD, or just readjusting their state of mind, ve...

What’s it like to get COVID? Can you get reinfected? How is the virus mutating? Should Schools re-open? Do masks really work? Are outdoor bars OK? Do we need more testing capacity? Would herd immunity work?   With all the questions and information out there right now, we are lucky to have infectious disease expert Dr. Mary Beth Graham join the podcast.  Danika Tramburg and host Richie Burke break...

Should your brand be podcasting? When most people think of podcasting, they see a form of entertainment and don’t immediately see a tool that can be used for business. But Richie Burke, Founder and CEO of GoGeddit Marketing and Media, has embraced audio as the next big consumable medium, building successful marketing strategies with podcasting as the cornerstone.  This is a recording form ERC Midw...

Waking up at 3 A.M. every morning, Paul Neuberger is a connection-making, cold-calling machine. He owns four businesses, is the president of a 5th, and is an international speaker. In this podcast Neuberger shares essential information on how to make cold calls and add value to your customers.

The Source Magazine is known by many as "The Hip Hop Bible", but not many know how this iconic magazine actually started and the man behind it.  Dave Mays started out by DJing hip hop music on a Harvard radio station that mainly played classical music. He developed a following of listeners and started The Source as a single page newsletter to his mailing list of 1,000.  How did he end up...

Alderman Khalif Rainey says, “Hip-hop brings a voice to the voiceless.” While protests continue around the country, Dave Mays, founder of The Source magazine, and Alderman Khalif Rainey talk about how racism, the protests, and hip-hop are all closely connected.

With the backdrop of George Floyd’s murder, the subsequent protests, and push for social change, Richie talks with DJ Hines, Khalif El-Amin, and Greg Marshall about race in America and the need for change. On this episode, we'll cover a lot of ground, talking about a wide range of important issues involving race in our city and beyond. Our guests touch on what needs to change in the Milwaukee...

What a crazy week in the podcasting world. Between Joe Rogan signing an exclusive nine-figure deal with Spotify and all of the Call Her Daddy drama going on, it's certainly been eventful. On this episode, we talk about the growth of the podcasting platform and break down what these new developments mean for the industry. 

In the most personal pandemic-related episode to date, Milwaukee Judge Derek Mosley talks about what it was really like to have COVID-19. From spending over a week in the ICU to experiencing complications associated with his kidney transplant a few years earlier, Judge Mosley gives a rare firsthand account of what it was like to be a Milwaukeean with the virus.

Just two days after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the safer-at-home order, we talked to five Wisconsin political and business leaders about the decision and the path forward for Wisconsin. This episode's featured guests are:  Ryan Murray, Partner at The Firm Consulting and former Chief of Staff for Governor Scott Walker Waukesha Alderman Aaron Perry Creator of “As Goes Wisconsin” Kr...

Just a day after the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned the state’s safer-at-home order, we talked to Darren Horndasch, CEO of Wisconsin Vision, Bryan Gerondale, CEO of Chiropractic Company and Ted Balistreri, co-owner of Sendik’s, about the ruling and how their companies have adapted to COVID-19. From hiring 200 new grocery store employees to figuring out how to safely conduct eye exams, we discu...

As a global company, Husco had to adapt and move quickly since COVID-19 hit. In this episode, we’ll go over their initial reaction to the pandemic, switching to mask production, the government’s response, adjustments in the global supply chain, and how they’re rethinking business moving forward.  In addition to his CEO duties, Austin Ramirez is significantly involved in the Milwaukee community. He...

Wisconsin’s hemp industry is booming, and for good reason. We’ve got great farming roots, so it’s only natural that our economy’s structure should follow, right? Well, not always.  Recently, we teamed up with our friends at First Federal Bank to launch the Keeping It Local Podcast . It’s a show that connects listeners with local businesses, nonprofits, and community members who have unique and ins...

Nearing the two month mark since COVID-19 first transformed our world in the U.S., we check in with Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld with the Medical College of Wisconsin and six other Milwaukee area leaders to hear how they continue to adapt to COVID-19.  CEO of Kessler’s Diamonds, Joe Gehrke, discusses how Kessler’s is transitioning to online sales. Christian Vega, co-owner of Screaming Tuna, talks about how...

In live interviews from a Milwaukee Rotary Club meeting, Richie talks to six business leaders from various industries about their response to COVID-19. Taking listener questions, they discuss the government’s response to COVID-19 and what comes next.  The show begins with a conversation with Jim Barry, President of The Barry Company about the state of commercial real estate. Then, Richie talks to...

When most people and brands think of monetizing a podcast, they think of advertising revenue and sponsorships. This can be a great way to monetize if you’re in the top 1% of podcasts, but for the rest of us — not so much.  That said, as a company, monetizing a podcast is not too difficult. There’s a slew of options to go about it, and it all depends on your business model. As a small business ours...

Last week was a crazy week for our city and state alike. As Milwaukee continues to respond to the increasingly impactful COVID-19, we bring you the third installment of our series of episodes speaking with leaders who are actively grappling with the virus and its impact. In this episode, we begin with a conversation with Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, first talking about the April e...

We continued the conversation we started last week by having nine more business owners and local leaders on the podcast to talk about COVID-19 and their continued transition in these isolated times. This week’s episode is special. It kicks off with Senior Vice President of The Bucks and Chair of the 2020 DNC, Alex Lasry, who talks candidly about the Bucks and the DNC, their reactions to the news o...

Many of us have passions that started when we were young. However, not many of us have the opportunity to test our hobbies out in a potential money-making scenario. David Hackbarth got his crack at just 10 years old working for his brother’s business, and since then, he’s gone on to DJ over 1300 weddings. On this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, you’ll hear how David started and grew his own busi...

As COVID continues to progress across the country, we wanted to know how local businesses were handling the constantly changing world around them. On this episode, we'll talk to a number of local leaders from diverse companies who are impacted by the outbreak.  We'll cover how business models have shifted — in some cases majorly, and into completely different industries — and what compan...

Many people are adjusting to home workspaces while working remotely during COVID-19. Earlier this week, our host Richie Burke appeared on the Build High Performing Teams Podcast with Anna Oakes. In this episode, they’ll cover anxiety in the workplace, performance-based environments, how to effectively communicate with colleagues, and how to take advantage of this unprecedented situation.

It’s been a crazy couple of weeks in Milwaukee. From the Bucks cruising with the NBA’s best record to the season being postponed indefinitely, restaurants and bars going from fully-functional to takeout and delivery only, small business owners and corporations alike being hit hard, and many more struggles — it’s tough to know how to handle it all. So what do we make of all this? Lucky for us, MMAC...