Maino and the Mayor

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...

For the first time during the Maino & The Mayor show, Maino is about a minute late. He lost his phone last night, and his alarm clock didn't go off. In the business, we call that a "double whammy." He makes it in just in time to talk with "Cheese Curd" Nick Slupski from The Doghouse about what's new with the NFL Draft. We learn that if your business operates within "the zone" of the draft, the...

A great friend of the show, Sam Floyd from  Operation Coffee , is in to update us on his business. Sam served in the Marine Corps from 2002-2006 and was deployed to Afghanistan from 2003-2004. He started Operation Coffee in 2017 after 11 years of battling mental health and struggling to adjust to civilian life. His mission is to start conversations over coffee and to help our heroes find their new...

Crystal DeCleen from Ecumenical Partnership For Housing in Green Bay joins the show with Dr. Kim Shefchik from Doctors in Recital . EPH provides safety, stability, and solutions leading to self-sufficiency for families with children facing homelessness, and the Doctors in Recital show on Saturday helps raise money for their programs. Doctors in Recital is an evening of musical excellence put on by...

We start the day off with a wind chill of -23. It's so cold that Jim actually parked in a metered parking spot. (That's when you know it's cold!) The guys talk about the inauguration and the fact that Maino wanted to date Susan Ford, President Ford's daughter. Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot tells us how long this cold spell will last. She says that the wind will continue for the next se...

Jim and John get to meet the sponsor of our Veterans Salute, Nate Olson from  Olson Legal Group, LLC . We learn his military story, deployment, and how he eventually got into law. He was from Fond du Lac, his wife was from Iowa, and they met at U.W. Oshkosh. After leaving the area, they both loved the area so much they came back to the area to start their lives together. This guy has great en...

In this week's LIVE Music Segment, we welcome the Western Psychedelic Folk group  Isiah & The New People . Featuring Rick "Spatula" Armstrong - Drums Starfish - Lead Guitar Duffy - Bass Isiah - Vocals We're not quite sure what Western Psychedelic Folk is, but we know that we love it! Even The Mayor was jamming out to it! Maino & the Mayor's LIVE Music Series broadcasts live from our WGBW s...

We start the hour by talking about food security in our community, specifically food security, with students at  Fox Valley Technical College . Patti Habeck from Feeding America and Beth Burns from FVTC join to talk a partnership with refrigeration food lockers for the community. Then, in our Heights Pub & Parlor Music Series, we welcome the Western Psychedelic Folk group Isiah & The New P...

It's Friday, which means a great visit with Mark Husen from Bellin Sports Medicine is in the house!! The guys are on a mission to learn and play pickleball, and Mark admits that there is an uptick in injuries for older athletes in that sport. Other injuries this time of year include slips and falls. Mark says you can slip and hit the ground in a matter of seconds. Watching your step and even weari...

We're glad it's Friday, but also sentimental over the loss of Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker. We reminisce about some of our favorite "Ueck" stories and play some audio from The Tonight Show in 1971. That spurs conversation about some of the best sportscasters in the state. Uecker, Irwin, and Garcia are brought up, along with folks like Big Al Sampson. Then our news director, Lisa Hale, joins to give a...

Addie Teeter joins us on this cold winter morning, and she brings even more of a chill with her by talking about the Special Olympics "Polar Plunge" coming up over the next several weeks in Northeast Wisconsin. From Madison to Milwaukee, to Wisconsin Rapids to Whitewater, the Special Olympics likely has a plunge coming to a location near you! Special Olympics works to create a new world of inclusi...

Holly Linder and Mike Schmidt with GRIT 920 discuss "inclusive, adaptive fitness". GRIT 920 provides individuals of varying abilities the opportunity to train in a safe and supportive environment. They believe that everybody, regardless of their abilities, should have access to fitness and wellness programs that help them improve their mobility, balance, strength, and overall health. They're looki...

The guys start the day off the rails, which is always fun! It's Fig Newton Day, and Jim and John disagree about whether they are good cookies. A Maino & The Mayor Quick Poll shows that most listeners say "yes" to Fig Newtons. One listener texted in that Fig Newton and Mushroom Pizza is wonderful! That's good news because it's also National Pizza Week! Then, Northeast Wisconsin News Bureau Chie...

Our show from our Oshkosh studio continues, and we welcome TV32 sportscaster Ted Steffaniak on the phone to talk about The Wisconsin Herd. Right now, the team is 2 and 5, and Ted says the team is playing quite well, and he's seeing growth in the athletes. The guys talk about how great the Oshkosh Area is, not only for Herd games but all the other great events that take place there! Then "Mr. Energ...

Jim and John get to meet the sponsor of our Veterans Salute, Nate Olson from Olson Legal Group, LLC . We learn his military story, deployment, and how he eventually got into law. He was from Fond du Lac, his wife was from Iowa, and they met at U.W. Oshkosh. After leaving the area, they both loved the area so much they came back to the area to start their lives together. This guy has great energy,...

The guys actually show up early to our Oshkosh studios!! Jim and John are doing the show from WISS and have a great line up of guests. The meanderings start with an update on the Packer fan who was yelled at with obscenities at the Eagles game on Sunday. Apparently, the Eagles fan has been banned from future games and has been fired from his job! The guys think the NFL should send her to the Super...

Mary Rhode with On Broadway joins the guys to invite everyone to their Winterfest celebration that's coming up this weekend in Green Bay. Families can enjoy the festive winter wonderland with activities and seasonal delights for all ages: family-friendly activities and plenty of food and beverages to enjoy. Then we connect with an old friend of Maino's, Greg Mills, a reporter in Arizona who has wo...

Long-time news reporter and anchor in Northeast Wisconsin, Robert Kennedy sticks around to talk about his history in the industry, what he might do now that he's retired, and some of the stories and interviews he's shared over the years that stand out to him. A great storyteller and an even nicer guy. It was great catching up with him! Then Ben & Deanna Malcore from Bay Area Realt y called in...

The discussion begins with the Vikings' loss last night on Monday Night Football. John and Todd are thrilled with the loss, while Jim is unsure. They also discuss the Packer fan being bullied at the Eagles game on Sunday afternoon. The video has gone viral and has been viewed millions of times. Maino calls for Roger Goodell to ban that Eagles fan for life. The guys also discuss Mike McCarthy's fir...

The guy with all the energy, Frank Hermans, with Let Me Be Frank Productions is in to fill us in to promote his Vegas Tribute Show, which is coming up on the 25th. During the show you'll hear music from Elvis, Neil Diamond, Reba, Barbra Streisand, Adel and many more. Then, local entrepreneur Alex Schiltz joins from his business Against All Odds . The brand's mission is to inspire individuals to de...

The guys talk more about yesterday's game, Donald Driver, and his book " Driven ." The book tells the story of Donald's upbringing which includes poverty and selling drugs. We're lucky to call him a part of our community in Northeast Wisconsin. Then Grace Hageman with the Salvation Army KROC Center joins the guys to fill them in on the Family Fun Night/ Winter Carnival coming up this Friday. Maino...