Bait and Switch Podcast

Another Bait and Switch Music Review with our esteemed panel of CYCLING experts?? Yes, you heard that right! Cycling champion Tom Schuler picks our album and he's joined by Mitch Teich as we review the 1982 album English Settlement by XTC! We start out asking Tom why he picked this particular record and dive into the band's deliberate transition from a hard-driving commercial sound to a more "past...

This week we assemble our panel of esteemed guests, cyclist Brian Halm and Mitch Teich, for our annual preview of the Tour de France! We discuss the favorites of the race, we examine the sprinting field, we take a look at the potential issues with the heat, the strategic importance of the Alpe d’Huez climbs, the new team time trial format and of course we make our predictions for the winner of eac...

This week we're doing a movie review with two guests who are normally on our music podcasts, Joe Kay and Scott Cvecko. It was Joe's turn to pick the movie and he chose Michael Mann’s 1981 directorial debut, Thief. We start by hearing from Joe K about why he chose this movie, and we chat about how it was the first of many films with the "Mann aesthetic" which is characterized by blue-tinted nights,...

The second highlight episode for June features our talk with Steve about mistakes and redemption.

This mini -ep is the first of 2, highlight tracts for the month of June. It features our preview of the 2022 Winter Olympic games. Give it a listen so you can be prepared!

This week, we bring in our sports guy Jeff Grayson along with professional opera singer Mark Schowalter to celebrate the "Voice of the Century," Mr. Frank Sinatra. We start by hearing the moving story of how Jeff first truly discovered Sinatra’s music through a stack of cassettes during his father’s final days. Mark provides a professional's perspective on what made Sinatra a singular talent, focu...

This week, our guest is opera singer, Mark Schowalter! We talk with Mark about his "unexpected path" from a young "prodigy" in Wauwatosa to the prestigious stages of the Metropolitan Opera! He shares his story about how he "backed into" his career, moving from St. Olaf College to Juilliard before being "Called Up" to the Met for a 25 year career singing opera! He also gives us some insight into th...

This week, long-time guest Joe Kay joins us to catch up on his show, the Play That Rock n' Roll podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@PlayThatPodcast) and discuss the evolving world of podcasting. We chat about Joe's recent trips to Nashville and Los Angeles, where he networked with other creators and interviewed legendary musicians like bassist Billy Sheehan. Our conversation explores the current "po...

For May we have a double dip of 3 minute highlights. This mini-ep from our 5th season features the owner of a Matchmaking Service

1922 or is it 2022 ( S5 E1 ) 3 min Highlights by Bait and Switch Podcast

This week, Curt Pochert and ADL join us for another movie night as we dive into the 1995 comedy classic, Tommy Boy! We explore the incredible physical comedy of Wisconsin’s own Chris Farley and the unique chemistry he shared with co-star David Spade that turned their real-life SNL friendship into a cinematic showcase. Along the way, we discuss the film's "selling brake pads" plot, Farley’s roots a...

Hey cycling fans!! This week we bring back our cycling experts, longtime guest Mitch Teich and former professional cyclist Tom Schuler, to discuss the upcoming Giro d'Italia! We discuss questions like, who's our favorite to win the race? What will Joao Almeida's absence mean for the podium contenders and for the UAE team? Who are some of the up and coming stars to watch? We also chat about the his...

This week we welcome back long time friend and guest of the show, Scott Cvecko to share a story that's been unfolding in his life recently. A couple years ago, Scott's son sent his information to Ancestry.com. That one decision triggered a domino effect of events that would reveal family secrets, create new relationships and ultimately result in an ending that was impossible to predict. Listen in...

This week we dive into the legendary career of the Rolling Stones with our panel of musical experts, Dave Boll and Michael Kay! We start out by discussing the band's early influences like blues artists Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry. We also talk about the band's incredible longevity including the secret to Keith Richards' immortality. We do take a quick detour to discuss the latest news regarding R...

Crooked Politician ( S4 E30 ) 3 min Highlights by Bait and Switch Podcast

The Snopek's ( S4 E15 & S8 E3 ) Consolidated by Bait and Switch Podcast

This week, ADL and Curt Pochert return to the show for a look back at the 1994 comedy classic, Dumb and Dumber. We start by catching up with our guests on their history working together and their shared connection to the Milwaukee comedy scene. Moving on to the movie, we debate whether Jeff Daniels was the right choice for the role of Harry Dunne and revisit the film's most legendary moments, incl...

This week Will Beyer and Theo Marten join us to talk about the band Muse and their album, Black Holes and Revelations. We start out asking Will about why he chose the album and how he was first introduced to Muse. We chat about the different sounds of the album, including the distinct singing voice of lead singer, Matt Bellamy along with the almost soundtrack like quality of some of the tracks on...

We're back again with our esteemed panel of baseball experts including broadcaster Jeff Grayson, baseball enthusiast Theo Marten and former major leaguer and current broadcaster, Jerry Augustine! This week we talk about our beloved Milwaukee Brewers and preview their upcoming season. We chat about the pitching staff, the status of the infield, whether or not there are any holes in our offense, som...

We've once again assembled our panel of baseball experts for our annual MLB Preview Podcast! Jeff Grayson, Jerry Augustine and Theo Marten join us to talk about the upcoming labor discussions, take a deep dive into our division- the NL Central, give our predictions for the season and much, much more! Enjoy!

Our Employees ( S4 E14 & S5 E6 ) Consolidated by Bait and Switch Podcast

The highlight mini-ep for March features Chicago based comedian Tim Brennan.

This week, Curt Pochert joins us and we talk about the hazards of DIY projects gone wrong. We dive into stories of flying lawnmower blades, electrical sparks hotter than the sun, and the dangers of hanging Christmas lights. We explore the fine art of 'topping off fluids' as a substitute for real mechanical skill and discuss the specialized world of used tire shops. Tune in to hear our ultimate con...

This week we bring back one of our favorite guests, Jeff Grayson, but (in a Bait-and-Switch-esque twist) this time he's here for a movie review as we take a look at the 1985 movie Fletch starring Chevy Chase! Of course we talk about the things we liked or didn't like about the movie, but we also dive into other Chevy Chase movies and we branch out into films from other break-out Saturday Night Liv...

The Highlight tract for February features Clinical Psychologist, Ron Martin