Experience Milwaukee

Though full of information about cheese, this is not a cheesy episode. Yep, Adam and Steve have the pleasure of chatting with Bob Wills, Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker and owner of Clock Shadow Creamery. How did Wisconsin become so good at cheese? Do Chicagoans make their way to Milwaukee for Clock Shadow Creamery? Will cheese with Skittles ever come to be? What's Bob's take on Wisconsin and cheeseh...

Hop into this episode with Adam, Steve, and Lauren from The Wicked Hop, located at the corner of Weekend Brunch and Bloody Mary (www.thewickedhop.com or Broadway and St. Paul in the Third Ward)! The trio quickly chat about the launch of The Wicked Hop's annual Ice Bar. Even though the weather might be cold, the Ice Bar is a must see and must stop for you while you're out and about. The Wicked Hop...

What do you get when you mix Adam and Steve with Milwaukee's own John McGivern? Endless laughs and amazing stories. In this hilarious episode you'll hear the backstory on John's career, inspiration for his stories, and what it is about Milwaukee that puts a smile on his face. Speaking of faces, ours still hurt from laughing so much. John is an incredible human being. Oh, and keep an eye out for a...

Happy new year!! Ok, the news is out. Check this hilarious episode for all the details from Adam and Steve along with Heidi and John from New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Also, you might catch that the podcast is now presented by VISIT Milwaukee (yay!). And that we have new show music from NEWSKI! Take a listen then block your cal for January 19th!!!

In the spirit of ramping up for the new year, we thought we'd drop an episode for all of you who participate in dry January or those of you seeking some moderation in adult beverage balance. In this episode, Adam and Steve have some fun tasting KUL MOCKS craft mocktails with founder and CEO, Danielle Goss. From the KUL MOCKS origin story, to how delicious each mocktail option is, and everything in...

OMG you guys, we know this is longer than our normal episodes but this one is so fun and entertaining. Adam and Steve have drinks and eat pizza with Lynne Fraser and Ryan Dembroski, co-founders of Ski Team, a video content agency here in Milwaukee. Learn about their journey to starting their own company, including interactions with Conan O'Brien, weird chemistry professors, the 54th floor of 30 Ro...

This episode is great companion to the audio and video episodes with Charter Manufacturing employees. Here, Adam and Steve dig in deeper in a fund conversation about what Charter Manufacturing is like from the perspective of its CEO, John W. Mellowes. Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned group of differentiated metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 with more than 1,2...

This Work in MKE video episode features our friends at Charter Manufacturing, an amazing place to work. You'll hear the voices of numerous Charter Manufacturing employees, who explain what it's like to be part of the Charter family. Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned group of differentiated metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 with more than 1,200 employees in Mil...

This Work in MKE episode features our friends at Charter Manufacturing, an amazing place to work. You'll hear Adam and Steve recap the numerous conversations with Charter Manufacturing employees, who all explain how they're part of the Charter family. Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned group of differentiated metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 with more than 1,2...

In this episode, Steve chats with Dana Johnson, General Manager of the Saint Kate hotel, the Arts Hotel that offers a modern luxury experience with an artful twist. It's also the hub of Milwaukee's Theater District. In addition to the many guests the hotel hosts each day, Saint Kate is also a terrific spot for locals to mix it up! One of the most approachable spaces in downtown Milwaukee, you can...

We know some of you might be looking to get out of the house to get some work done over the holidays or anytime! So, here's Adam and Steve's fun take on three unique spots in Milwaukee to work remotely. After a few beers and a Hayride, the guys talk through what they look for in remote workspaces outside of their homes and places where you can GSD and have an enjoyable, productive time. They hope...

Jump into this wildly entertaining episode with Adam and Steve, recorded LIVE at a Milwaukee Makers Market earlier this year. The guys are joined by numerous businesses and attendees from the Market, and they all share more about themselves, their business, or their experience hanging and shopping at the Market. So much fun as the guys roll through these brief conversations while enjoying several...

A sure way to win over Adam and Steve is to serve them up some complimentary food and drinks. Which is exactly what Kelly Mallegni did. Kelly is the marketing manager for Motor Bar & Restaurant at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Don't be fooled, this is not your average museum food afterthought. Motor brings a dining and drinks A-game experience every time. From nachos and burnt ends to mac-n-chee...

This snappy and fun episode has Adam and Steve hanging out with Chris Adams, executive vice president of Benson’s Restaurant Group. Chris comes on the show to talk about the NEW Bridgewater Modern Grill which opens TODAY!! You'll get info on all 11,000 square feet of this new addition to Milwaukee's restaurant scene including what's on the menu, what's behind the indoor/outdoor bar, the 250' patio...

Here's a complementary episode to the full length audio one below. The video highlights our conversation with Mary Mowka, senior general manager at the Bayshore. Such an amazing part of our community, Bayshore has you covered with live music, dining, shopping, living, and more!

In this episode, Adam and Steve sit down with Mary Mowka, senior general manager at the Bayshore (Steve's new name for it!). The guys learn so much about what's happening, what's new, and hints at what's coming to Bayshore. An important community hub, Bayshore offers something for everyone: from shopping to living and so much in between including music and dining. Jump into this one to learn more...

What the hell is Radious? Glad you asked. Think Airbnb, but these rentable-by-the-day spaces come with all the office amenities you need minus the hassle of a commute because they're located in your neighborhood! Learn even more in this episode as Adam and Steve have a great conversation with Amina Moreau, Co-Founder and CEO of Radious. You'll get her and the company's backstories, why Radious pic...

This video complements the audio episode for Work in MKE with Harley-Davidson. In this one, you'll get some incredible visuals along with audio highlights from Harley-Davidson employees. And remember, you can always search and stream all of our 200+ episodes at ExperienceMilwaukee.com.

People travel from around the world to Milwaukee for Harley-Davidson. Whether it's for a job, anniversary party, the Harley-Davidson Museum, people love this company. Ever wonder what it's like to work there? We did, too - until now! In this episode, Adam and Steve provide a recap of numerous interviews with Harley-Davidson employees to dig into what it’s like to be part of such an iconic brand. I...

Wondering where to go when you need to go and you're out and about in the city? Well then, we're glad to see you today. Because Adam and Steve are dropping their top 5 Milwaukee bathroom locations based on privacy, cleanliness, ambiance, and more. Listen to find out who makes the list. Also, they share a bit more on what they love at each of these places. Oh, and let the guys know if they missed o...

In this wild episode, Adam and Steve hang out with Tim Pauly, Co-Founder and President of Broken Bat Brewing Company. The guys talk about how the concept came to be, including Tim spending countless corporate lunch hours writing the business plan in his car on his laptop. All the planning has paid off. Broken Bat is an approachable, fun spot to grab a local brew. And it's especially relevant for b...

This episode, recorded during Summerfest, features Katy Guillen and Stephanie Williams from Katy Guillen & The Drive, an awesome band from Kansas City. Katy and Steph played an amazing show at Summerfest this year and they hop on with Adam and Steve to talk all about their experience. From what it's like playing such a big venue, to how they describe their music, and the process of making an a...

In this lively, fun episode, Adam and Steve learn everything there is to know about coffee from Eric Resch, managing director and co-owner of Stone Creek Coffee. The guys talk through the early days for Eric, sipping and making coffee at Starbucks in Chicago. Grunge music. Delving into making his own coffee (maybe a few small fires) and coming to Milwaukee to start his own coffee company. They als...

In this video episode, you'll get some of the highlights of Adam and Steve's chat with Jeff Morin, President of the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD). You'll also get an awesome view into the college. Oh, if you haven't, check out the complimentary audio episode in our content stream as well then go to MIAD.edu to learn even more!

In this episode, Adam and Steve chat with Jeff Morin, President of the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD). It's a compelling conversation about Jeff's journey to the college, what he loves about the city, how MIAD amplifies and gives purpose to the passion of its students, how the school is growing and why that matters for Milwaukee, and so much more. MIAD is accessible to you as well -...