Maino and the Mayor

The entire is off the rails, and the guys hit ALL the important topics! One of the things they discuss is that starting Monday’s show, they’ll be giving away tickets to see Sebastian Maniscalco at the Resch Center on Saturday, February 15th! “ Laughter at :21 After ” starts on Monday! Then Northeast Wisconsin News Bureau Chief Lisa Hale joins to give us a rundown on NEWisco Weekend for this coming...

The guys are joined by Kate Stapleton, harpist, dancer, theatre and film producer, and writer, to talk about her film “The Inner Sea.” Kate shares what the film is about, the inspiration behind it, and where to see it! In a nutshell, the movie has a foundation here in Wisconsin. While she grew up in the western part of the state, some of the inspiration for the film is based on her time in Sheboyg...

Jeff Kew, Great Lakes Communication Manager for Verizon, joins to talk about the Verizon FanFast, which is going to take place at Lambeau Field for the Super Bowl. A quick summary: if you’re a Verizon customer, you can enter to get tickets to spend the day at Lambeau, enjoy some music, free food, free access to the Packers Hall of Fame, and even access to the locker room! Jeff says Randall Cobb wi...

It’s a Trucker Thursday and that means the weekend is relatively close! Celebrity birthdays include Christian Bale, Gene Hackman and Phil Collins. While Jim and his wife Dona love Phil, Maino is not a fan. He feels like his music is “too soft”. Do you have thoughts on that? Then in our Veterans Salute from Olson Legal Group, we speak with Vietnam Marine Veteran Rich Karki. One of the stories Rich...

Another great hour from Heights Pub & Parlor ! We have some real stars on the show this morning when Lisa Malak from Local 5 LIVE and Frank Hermans from Let Me Be Frank Productions join the guys for mimosas and bloodys! Local 5 LIVE is one of our favorite local shows because, like Maino & The Mayor, are hyper-focused on talent, businesses, and sports in our community! And Frank, of course,...

The guys continue their live broadcast from Heights Pub & Parlor for their one-year anniversary! A great group of folks stop by, from listeners to guests! This hour we welcome Stephan Lepinksi, Jacob Hetterscheidt and Brandon Danforth with THE Dispensary . They talk about their connection with the Heights and the work they’re doing to inform the community about the medicinal benefits of THC. G...

Maino & The Mayor are live this morning from Heights Pub & Parlor for their 1st Year Anniversary Celebration! Listeners swing down to enjoy complimentary mimosas and bloody marys and fun. We chat with Ashley and Bryan with Heights, just to hear their thoughts on the first year. The challenges, the triumphs. We’re lucky to have The Heights Pub & Parlor as a supporter of the show and, of...

Our partners with the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce helped connect us with Ann Franz, Executive Director of N.E.W. Manufacturing Alliance . Ann comes armed with details on their recent Economic Vitality Study. In basic terms, the study shows us the strength of manufacturing in Northeast Wisconsin and the recruitment need for this industry. She also worked in the U.P., so obviously, she and Maino...

Greg Thompson, a great friend of the show, joins the guys to remind our listeners about the “ American English ” show coming up to Waverly Beach in Menasha. The show is coming up on February 7th, the 21st Annual event that continues raising money for Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer . The show is perfect for everyone from kids to grandparents! Family-friendly, great music and all for a gr...

In April, Bob Dylan is coming to Northeast Wisconsin with a show at the Weidner Center in Green Bay. The guys discuss ticket prices, and that spurs conversation about shows that you missed that you kick yourself for missing. Johnny Cash, Elton John, Paul McCartney, George Carlin, Tom Petty, and the Eagles are shared by our listeners. Jim announces he’s lost quite a bit of weight. We’re so proud of...

An old friend of Maino joins the show to talk a bit about her broadcast history. Jo-Jo Shutty-MacGregor talks about being the first female traffic reporter in Metro Detroit back in the day. She tells the story of the station she worked at that was just over the border in Canada, CKLW. Her stories of being at a powerhouse radio station back in the day were extremely interesting. We actually receive...

We have several weeks until Spring and Spring Training, but Bill Morgan with the Green Bay Blue Ribbons baseball joins the show to discuss the new year and new season. The Blue Ribbons are a semi-pro baseball team participating in both the Wisconsin State League and the Northeastern Wisconsin Baseball League. Made up predominately of college-age players, the Blue Ribbons play their home games at h...

The guys start the show off by disagreeing about whether or not they’re happy with the outcome of the Super Bowl. Jim is fine with the upcoming match-up. Maino isn’t happy at all. It’s also Thomas Crapper Day, the guy who invented the “water closet”. So we talk about outhouses and toilets. It’s also International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Bubble Wrap Day, Chocolate Cake Day, and National Geograph...

A very important conversation begins the hour with Sarah Danahy, who is the Executive Director at  Community for Hope of Greater Oshkosh . She talks about “Project Safeguard” and also the Suicide Survivor Loss Support Group that they facilitate. Great tips for people thinking about suicide or folks who are concerned about family or friends who may be thinking about suicide. We have wonderful organ...

Sean Becker from Ariens Nordic Center makes a grand entrance when he arrives in his cross-country gear. The center includes 5k of lighted trails for cross-country skiing designed by Morton Trails, a state-of-the-art 20-point Kurvinen Biathlon Target System, a robust snowmaking system covering all trails, a 3k paved roller ski loop, a 10-million-gallon pond for snowmaking, and more! It’s in Northea...

Mark Husen from Bellin Sports Medicine is in the studio today to discuss ice safety. Whether you’re enjoying winter sports or you’re just walking down the street, ice safety is so important this time of year. He also just returned from a conference and wanted to put a plug out for local school boards and the amount of work and commitment the members give to the local communities. Mark also offers...

The Mayor is flying first class to Nashville this morning! We hope he has a fun and safe trip. Nikki Z. sits in for him. The conversation rolls all over the place. Most of it all from the “Mind Of Maino.” Then Northeast Wisconsin Bureau Chief Lisa Hale joins to give us a rundown of what’s in store on NEWisco Weekend . This week’s episode is all about laughter. We also talk about Burmese pythons an...

A very important conversation begins the hour with Sarah Danahy, who is the Executive Director at Community for Hope of Greater Oshkosh . She talks about “Project Safeguard” and also the Suicide Survivor Loss Support Group that they facilitate. Great tips for people thinking about suicide or folks who are concerned about family or friends who may be thinking about suicide. We have wonderful organi...

John Craemer & Kevin Osgood stick around from the USC Auxiliary. They’ll be set up at the All Canada Show at the Oneida Radisson Conference Center. The show focuses on general fishing, and John and Kevin will talk about boating safety in Northeast Wisconsin. Anyone can help and volunteer with the Auxillary HERE. Then, it’s our weekly visit with Kris Leonardt at the Green Bay Press Times . In o...

It’s Trucker Thursday, and besides enjoying some of the best trucker songs ever, the guys talk about Maino’s plan to start working out at the KROC Center in Green Bay. He hasn’t gone yet for several reasons, including gout, not having proper workout clothes, and it being so cold—more conversations this morning about The Mayor wanting to take his dog on a plane trip. Then John Craemer & Kevin O...

A friend of the show and local illustrator Robb Mommaerts , joins Jim and John to let them know about a great event coming up with the Brown County Library system. The amount of talent this guy has is amazing, and we’re all jealous! At his upcoming event, he’ll talk about some of the steps he’s taken to get published! Then Civic Media ‘s own Teri Barr joins us with another “Slice of Wisconsin.” An...

Michael Friedman from Simple Life Hospitality joins to discuss the upcoming NFL Draft. Getting an inside perspective of how it’s all shaking out is always nice. Simple Life specializes in curating unforgettable stays and maximizing rental revenue with a collection of handpicked vacation rentals in Wisconsin. Whether you’re in the area that will welcome guests for the Draft, or in other locations i...

The guys talk about how several tv stations across the state have cut their news and weather departments. We’re happy that we work for a company promoting local talent and coverage. Then, it’s Linda Blair’s birthday today. She was in the movie “ The Exorcist “. John shares a very funny story about something that happened when he saw the movie. It made for some great laughs. The guys break down the...

Kim and Aydan Massey join us on this very cold morning to talk about their business The Wild Goose Exchange . The business is a buy, sell, trade store that buys clothes from other storefronts and the public. They’re also community-driven and partner with a variety of local artists, makers, and small brands. With stores in Appleton and Kenosha, they’re looking at expanding to Sturgeon Bay! We welco...

Beth Kowalski from the Neville Public Museum braves the cold weather to promote the museum’s 110th Green Bay Art Colony Exhibition. The Art Colony was founded in 1915 and is the oldest art organization in Green Bay. It was started by nine who met in their homes as an art appreciation club, and it continues to this day. Their exhibit will be at the Neville from January 25th through March 9th. Then...