Experience Milwaukee

In this episode of the Experience Milwaukee podcast, Adam and I have a super informative and high energy conversation with James Wilson from the US Patent and Trademark Office. What are James's emotional connections to the patents he’s worked on in his career? How can you access USPTO resources and assistance to navigate the patent/trademark process independently? We even reveal a little “secret”...

In this episode, Steve and Adam have a lively conversation with Devin Eichler, Founder & CEO of Crafty Cow. They go beyond the burgers and chicken and dig into the lesser known crafty stories… The origin of the "bar" that Devin and his wife created in their living room during COVID, which later inspired the cozy living room areas in Crafty Cow locations. The fake wedding Devin hosted...

Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series is presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson and their 2024 Homecoming Celebration happening July 25–28. Learn more at hdhomecoming.com ! This episode features Milwauk...

In this episode, Steve and Adam have an energetic and humorous conversation with Ben from Milwaukee based band, Tigera. The band will be playing Summerfest 2024 on Thursday, July 4 @ 4:00 PM on the Generac Power Stage. What makes a Tigera show unique and why should you see them at Summerfest on July 4th? What's the insider's hack for getting to Summerfest without breaking the bank on parki...

In this episode, Steve and Adam have refreshingly candid conversation with rising musician Genevieve Hayward, a 25-year-old Wisconsin native, now Nashville transplant, who shares her musical journey peppered with humorous and genuine insights. Genevieve will also be playing Summerfest 2024 this Saturday, June 29 @ 2:00 PM on the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard stage - check it out! Who is Genev...

In this episode, Steve and Adam chat with Kevin Canady, Vice President of Sales & Business Development at Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., about all the non-music things going on around the 75 acres of Summerfest in 2024. Listen in on this fun episode to get the scoop on the hidden gems, numerous ways to get in free, and more! Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. And loo...

In this episode, Steve and Adam catch up with Milwaukee based band Diet Lite, who first joined the pod last year before their big Summerfest show. Welp, they’re back again to talk about Summerfest 2024! What has Diet Lite been up to since their last appearance on the podcast? What are the band's plans for Summerfest 2024? What's next for Diet Lite in terms of music and touring? All of this...

In this episode, Steve and ADam chat with Lena DeLaet of Summerfest and Summerfest Tech to learn more about what’s happening with Summerfest Tech 2024, this time with a focus on startups. We are also joined by Jonah Turner, Head of Technology Innovation, and Alison Hanrahan, Community Affairs Manager, both from the Molson Coors Beverage Company. What is this Summerfest Tech thing everybody's b...

Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series is presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson and their 2024 Homecoming Celebration happening July 25–28. Learn more at hdhomecoming.com! This episode of the Milwaukee...

In this episode, Steve and Adam sample Crescent Canna's new line of THC seltzers, with doses ranging from a gentle 5mg to a mind-blowing 50mg per can, and we talk about which flavors had us smiling the most. Crescent Canna, based in New Orleans and Charlotte, has just entered the Milwaukee market and were kind enough to ask the guys to try their drinks and share the experience with all of you....

In this one, Steve and Adam chat with Tyler Maas, co-founder and editor of Milwaukee Record, a local website that covers a wide range of Milwaukee-centric topics with a unique voice while promoting and supporting the local community. By they way, they’re also celebrating 10 years of this great work. Tyler shares all about the unconventional journey and evolution of Milwaukee Record over its 10-yea...

Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series is presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson and their 2024 Homecoming Celebration happening July 25–28. Learn more at Harley-Davidson.com ! This episode features Milw...

In this episode, Steve spends some quality time with First Stage artistic director, Jeff Frank. Founded in 1987, First Stage is one of the nation’s most acclaimed theaters for youth AND the second largest theater company in Milwaukee. As artistic director, Jeff works, speaks, and leads with passion in creativity and in positively impacting the lives of the young and not-so-young people who are par...

Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series is presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson and their 2024 Homecoming Celebration happening July 25–28. Learn more Harley-Davidson.com ! This episode features Milwauk...

In this episode, Adam and Steve drop in at the world famous restaurant, Amilinda. They were lucky enough to sit down with James Beard nominated chef and owner, Gregory León. Greg also served up a number of excellent Spanish and Portuguese inspired dishes and wonderful cocktails in an amazingly cultural and equally calming space. What were the dishes they tried (hint, one is tongue)? How did Greg b...

In this episode, Steve ha an absolute blast with Sherrie Tussler, CEO of Hunger Task Force. Recorded over a couple of beers at the Transfer Pizzeria Cafe, Sherrie and Steve touch on the past as well as addressing some important things like… What is Hunger Task Force and how does it work? How they get food to give, including growing their own on their farm in Franklin. How they get food (and other...

In this episode, Steve and Adam are joined by Claire and Kathryn from VISIT Milwaukee. They both played an instrumental role in the launch of the brand new Milwaukee brand happening today. Jump into this episode for… How did the new Milwaukee brand come to be and who was involved? What’s the reason for the new Milwaukee brand? How can the community get in on the fun and use the new Milwaukee brand...

This episode goes back to Milwaukee Day , April 14, in 2023. It was a day in which our friends over at Summerfest asked Steve and Adam to get together to give away merch and tons of Summerfest and Milwaukee Admirals tickets - if people could answer Summerfest trivia questions. We made 4 stops around Milwaukee driven the entire day by City Tours MKE . Listen in for the details of those places. Stev...

In this episode, Adam and Steve crash the office of Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson for a laugh filled conversation about his vision for the city we love. In the process, the episode shares what his journey to the Mayor’s office was like as well as… How he loves to experience Milwaukee His vision for the city What hosting the Republican National Convention means to Milwaukee, especially after the...

In this episode, Steve and Adam learn all about Milwaukee based musician, Dak DuBois. Even thought Dak moved to our city just a year and a half ago, he has established himself as an important part of Milwaukee’s culture and music scene. We need more Daks in Milwaukee. What’s up with some Milwaukee collab EPs with the likes of Grace Weber and Wave Chappelle? When is Dak’s next album coming out and...

In this episode, Steve and Adam hear from Lena DeLaet of Summerfest and Summerfest Tech to learn more about what’s happening with Summerfest Tech 2024. Tim Dickson, a HUGE part of how Summerfest Tech comes together also joins us as well as surprise guest Derek Hyde from the Milwaukee Brewers. What’s up for Summerfest Tech 2024 including some new twists? How does Summerfest Tech help the entire eco...

In this episode, Steve and Adam sit down with Ryan and Brittney, the dynamic husband and wife duo who co-run Steny’s, an iconic Walker’s Point establishment that opened in 1985. Even though Steny’s has been around for almost 40 years, this family business is still just that, a family of amazing people making sure you have great drinks, great food, and a great time every time you stop in! What weir...

Welcome to the final episode of Experience Milwaukee’s Tech in MKE Series. Throughout 2023, Tech in MKE brought you conversations with business leaders who have a connection to Milwaukee where we chatted about the state of technology in their organizations, our community, and how both come together to attract talent and make Milwaukee more “techie”. This episode, recorded in late 2023, features tw...

In this episode, we highlight what’s happening in Midtown, the heart of Milwaukee, with Anne Koller and Haynie Smith, two absolute gems in Milwaukee who are also working to rebuild awareness and identity of Midtown. What’s Midtown all about? Why do Anne and Haynie care so much about this neighborhood? How can you get involved and help? Oh, and what kind of sound effects was I annoying everyone wit...

You’ve seen the billboards. You’ve seen the commercials. But what is Russell Nicolet from Nicolet Law really like? Well we dig into a number of important issues with the "fear the beard" guy: What’s his favorite beer, band, and gas station? How are lawyers received in Northern Wisconsin? Where do the creative ideas for the commercials come from? How did he get started and why Milwaukee f...