CJ Lane, Kent Taylor

Brutal Wisconsin

Comedy EN ↓ 222 episodes

Join hosts C.J. and Kent as they take a look behind the mask of "Midwest-Nice" to reveal the true, brutal, face of Wisconsin. Through exploring everything from the strange to politics, we'll learn with a few laughs!

Author

CJ Lane, Kent Taylor

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

www.brutalwisconsin.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

The Civilization Fund Act 11.01.2021

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the recent violence in D.C., the Civilization Fund Act of 1819, and the schools that act created.

Alexian Novitate and The American Indian Movement 05.01.2021

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the conspiracy theorist who may have destroyed doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and the occupation of the Alexian Brother’s Novitate by the Menominee Warrior Society.

Black Hawk War: Part Two 28.12.2020

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss Black Hawk and Evan takes over the weekly news updates.

Black Hawk War: Part One 21.12.2020

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the failures of our government to deal with Covid-19 and the contamination of our water, as well as the Black Hawk War.

The Misadventures of the Pepsi Cola Kid 14.12.2020

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss Joe McCarthy’s short time in power and the search for communists that led him into confrontation with the Army.

Bad Judgement 07.12.2020

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss their first listener story, from #1 Listener and E-mailer April, and Evan breaks down Scott Walker's shitty highlighting abilities. Also this week's news and WI Q!

Fighting Bob La Follette and the Wisconsin Idea 01.12.2020

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss Fighting Bob La Follette, his progressive politics, and the Wisconsin Idea. In the palate cleanser they discuss some spooky shit and a story about “spontaneous” combustion

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald 24.11.2020

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Scott Walker and Act 10 Part 2 17.11.2020

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss Scott Walker and Act 10, as well as weird headlines from Wisconsin history. Bonus: Learn about C.J.’s possible ancestor who kinda, sorta, maybe, died from laughing too hard.

Scotty Boy and Act 10 10.11.2020

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss Scott Walker, his political rise, and Act 10. We also have an Post-Election roundtable. Bonus: Learn about the Side-Hill Gouger. Show Note: We experienced some issues which caused an unknown audio issue for the first part of this episode.

The Wreck of the Lady Elgin 02.11.2020

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the wreck of the Lady Elgin and its connection to a proposed war between Wisconsin and the Federal Government to abolish slavery.

Ghosts of Wisconsin V: This Time It's Personal 26.10.2020

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they celebrate Halloween and the end of Spookstravaganza 2020 by discussing ghosts of Wisconsin, including personal stories of the paranormal. Bonus: a dramatic reading of C.J.’s story “The Madness of the Last Apostle” (originally published in Broken VHS #1: Violent Xylophone Machinery).

The Dick Bong Experience 20.10.2020

Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they hit the Bong... Recreation Area, discuss its namesake Richard Bong, America's ace of aces, and reported paranormal activity in the area.

The Beast of Bray Road 12.10.2020

Join the boys as they discuss the Beast of Bray Road, the werewolf of Elkhorn Wisconsin. Bonus: the Weird Wisconsin potluck

Ghosts of Wisconsin Part IV: Let’s Get Spooky 06.10.2020

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss some Wisconsin ghost stories, the news, and the Wisconsin Question of the week. Bonus: A strange tale of Deer Camp

Sewer Socialism and Victor Berger 28.09.2020

Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the Sewer Socialists of Milwaukee and Victor Berger, the first Socialist member of congress.

The Bay View Massacre 21.09.2020

Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss the events surrounding the 1886 Bay View Massacre and the eight hour work day movement. As walyas, the news and our WI Q for the week. Internet problems brought to you by the Central Intelligence Agency.

The History of Labor in Wisconsin 15.09.2020

Join hosts CJ and Evan as they discuss the origins of organized labor in Wisconsin. Bonus: they discuss the man who had to have the police explain dusting to him.

Ghosts of Wisconsin III 08.09.2020

Join hosts C.J. and Evan, for the final episode in our Summer of Weird! Enjoy a few more short Wisconsin ghost stories, as well as this week's Wisconsin Q and the news!

Kenosha Unrest 31.08.2020

Join hosts C.J. and Evan, along with Kent, for a round-table discussion regarding the recent events taking place in Kenosha, WI this week. We'll be back to our normal format next week. Take care of each other and stay safe everyone!

Space Pancakes 25.08.2020

Join hosts CJ and Evan as they discuss the news and delve into the story of Joe Simonton and his pancakes from space. As always, some news, Wisconsin Question, and a...different take on the "Palate Cleanser!" Enjoy!

Ghosts of Wisconsin Part II: A Smattering of Ghosty Bois 17.08.2020

Join C.J. and new cohost Evan as they romp through some spooky (and not so spooky) ghost stories from Southern Wisconsin. Bonus: C.J. also cusses out several racists. Also, the news and a Wisconsin Q!

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