Experience Milwaukee

Welcome to another episode that is part of our Work in MKE series where we showcase the dynamic culture of companies in greater Milwaukee. This episode features Kohl’s, a longstanding, committed company in one of our Milwaukee suburbs. Who did Steve talk to? The one and only Michelle A Banks, Kohl’s Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer. It was a pleasure to be able to sit down with Mich...

Welcome to another episode of Tech in MKE: conversations with business leaders who have a connection to Milwaukee where we chat about the state of technology in their organizations, our community, and how both come together to attract talent and make a city more “techie”. In this one, Steve is joined by Tom Murray, Harley-Davidson’s General Manager of Digital Growth. Tom and Steve have a friendly...

Welcome back to our Summerfest Series, a celebration of music including some of the bands playing at Summerfest 2023. As locals, we might take it for granted, but Summerfest provides an amazing opportunity for artists to connect with longtime supporters and gain exposure with new fans. Milwaukee needs Summerfest. This episode features Milwaukee based band, Gold Steps, a band with what we describe...

Here's another episode from our Summerfest Series, a celebration of music including some of the bands playing at Summerfest 2023. As locals, we might take it for granted, but Summerfest provides an amazing opportunity for artists to connect with longtime supporters and gain exposure with new fans. Milwaukee needs Summerfest. This episode features Milwaukee based artist, Cullah, someone who’s a...

Welcome to another episode of Tech in MKE: conversations with business leaders who have a connection to Milwaukee where we chat about the state of technology in their organizations, our community, and how both come together to attract talent and make a city more “techie”. This episode features Expedient, a company that helps clients transform their IT operations through award-winning cloud solutio...

One more from our Summerfest Series, a celebration of music including some of the bands playing at Summerfest 2023. As locals, we might take it for granted, but Summerfest provides an amazing opportunity for artists to connect with longtime supporters and gain exposure with new fans. Milwaukee needs Summerfest. This episode features Bandits on the Run, a band from NY with contagious positive energ...

Welcome to our Summerfest Series, a highlight of Milwaukee based bands who are playing at Summerfest 2023. Summerfest provides an amazing opportunity for artists to connect with longtime supporters and gain exposure with new fans. Milwaukee needs Summerfest. This episode features NilexNile, an alternative hip hop artist who is intentional about his mission and his success. Take a listen, then head...

Welcome to our Summerfest Series, a highlight of Milwaukee based bands who are playing at Summerfest 2023. As locals, we might take it for granted, but Summerfest provides an amazing opportunity for artists to connect with longtime supporters and gain exposure with new fans. Milwaukee needs Summerfest. This episode features Diet Lite, a band that takes inspiration from different musical genres and...

This episode features Milwaukee’s First Stage, an organization that transforms lives through theater. Even more, it’s a place where young people can be who they want to be with no judgment. Steve is lucky enough to have a fun conversation with JT Backes, Academy Director at First Stage. JT lives and breathes the passion of the organization. So much that you can hear the emotion in his voice as he...

This episode features our Milwaukee Ballet. Steve and Adam have enlightening and entertaining conversations with company dancer, Alana Griffith, as well as Managing Director and Chief Advancement Officer, Tai Pauls. How does Milwaukee Ballet tell stories without words? How did Alana get started and what type of dance did she dislike most? How the heck does someone become a professional performer?...

This episode features author Jenna Kashou. Not only is she super fun to talk to, her passion for Milwaukee is contagious and you can totally experience that in her new book, Milwaukee Scavenger. How does the book help you discover new things about the city? Where does Jenna’s passion for Milwaukee come from? What the hell is an Enneagram 7 and why is Jenna one? Where are her comfy Milwaukee spaces...

Welcome to Tech in MKE: conversations with business leaders who have a connection to Milwaukee where we chat about the state of technology in their organizations, our community, and how both come together to attract talent and make a city more “techie”. This episode features a panel discussion from the Wisconsin Technology Association conference which took place a couple weeks ago. The topic is Ro...

This episode features Kristin Brey from As Goes Wisconsin, which creates fun, innovative, and uncomplicated ways to talk about state and local politics while still celebrating all things Wisconsin. To be clear, this is not a show about politics. It’s an honest conversation about what we like and dislike about a number of things including Kristin’s hair color, squirting weather, Adam’s birthday, hi...

As a media partner of Summerfest, we're highlighting local music leading up to the kickoff of Summerfest's 55th year on June 22. This episode features local band Moonglow. Adam and Steve have a fun conversation with Joe (vocals/keyboard/dancing) and Sterling (drums) from the band while uncovering the origin of the name Moonglow, what's coming up for tours and new music, what's in J...

We've partnered up with our friends at MKE Black on this episode, part of a mini-series that will be launched on their own platform soon, too. A. Good Man's Desserts - Calories that you deserve!" In this episode of the MKE Black Podcast, we're taking a sweet detour into the world of desserts with Alan Goodman, the inspiring entrepreneur behind A. Goodman's Desserts. A family t...

J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard is a one-of-a-kind restaurant and brewery overlooking left field at American Family Field. This episode features the amazing food available there and how you can experience it all for yourself. Steve chats with Tom Hecht, Vice President of Consumer Experience for the Milwaukee Brewers and their Executive Chef, Loren Rue. Super fun and fast-paced conversations. Learn ev...

In this Work in MKE episode you'll get a behind the scenes view of what it’s like to work in tourism and hospitality in Milwaukee: two critical pieces to bring people here to experience the city. This episode pulls together few conversations with members of the VISIT Milwaukee team as well as representatives from Lakefront Brewery and the Bartolotta Restaurants. What is it like to work in hosp...

Hey, hey, hey, look out! This episode features special guest co-host Tim Dickson, CIO of Generac. Tim is a much appreciated show collaborator and an even better friend. In this episode, we’re also joined by the one-and-only Kenny Ansel of the Green Bay Packers. This is part 2 (the first included the Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks) of a preview of a more in-depth panel discussion Tim will ho...

This episode is part of our Work in MKE series where we showcase the dynamic culture of companies in greater Milwaukee. This show features a one-on-one interview with Northwestern Mutual’s Chief Communications Officer, Joe Mandacina. Steve was lucky enough to get invited to the top of Northwestern Mutual’s tower for a beautiful view and even better conversation with Joe. During the chat, Joe and S...

Looking for something to do tonight or any night? You've come to the right podcast. Check out this fun episode on how you can be a regular at the Explorium Brewpub. Even if you've never been there. In this episode, Steve has an entertaining and informative chat with Explorium owner, Mike Doble. Mike shares everything you need to know to have the best time at Explorium. Jump in, then get ov...

Welcome to another episode of Tech in MKE: conversations with business leaders who have a connection to Milwaukee where we chat about the state of technology in their organizations, what makes a city “techie”, and Milwaukee's connected tech scene. In this one, I sit down with Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) president, Dr. John Walz. MSOE is a school that contributes to the net "bra...

In this episode, Adam and Steve catch up with Henry from MobCraft Brewing. This year, MobCraft turns 10! And there is a lot happening, including their 5th annual Sour Fest on March 25 and expansion to new cities. Jump in to this one to get all the details. Then head over to www.mobcraftbeer.com/events/sour-fest for more info on everything happening at Sour Fest 2023.

Jump into this informative episode with Adam, Steve, and Heidi from New Barons Brewing Cooperative for all that's happening in and around the taproom this month. From news on Black Bier to events you need to check out, get all that's brewing right here each month with Heidi. So, what is happening in March? Welp, glad you asked. There's the New Barons / Experience Milwaukee Glow Party, Women's Mont...

This is it, everyone! Our very first episode of a new content stream called Tech in MKE.  Check this one out as Adam and Steve hang out with Tim Dickson (Chief Information Officer at Generac Power Systems), Derek Hyde (Vice President of Information Technology at the Milwaukee Brewers), and Robert Cordova (Chief Technology & Strategy Officer at the Milwaukee Bucks). Maybe even a special gu...

WELCOME TO THE MILWAUKEE ATHLETIC CLUB! In this episode, Steve goes solo at the Milwaukee Athletic Club (MAC). We patched together three conversations with a few MAC teammates: Joe Kurth (Chief Operating Officer), Leslie Cadillac (Food & Beverage Manager), Tom McGinty (Executive Chef), then back to Joe to close it out. In the process, we learn about this 140 year old club. No, it's not old. In...