Milwaukee Uncut

Marquette Legends Dwyane Wade & Travis Diener join us on today’s episode to discuss: Their upcoming Home Court Weekend from July 16–18 , featuring a guest bartending event, a dinner, and a basketball camp. (This is all linked in the show notes.) We talk about if they would have rather played in the NIL era or when they did in the 2000s. Marquette hoops and one MU player they wish they could ha...

Looking for some amazing date nights around Milwaukee you probably haven't heard of? We've got you covered. We also get a recap on Marleigh's current love life and an important Note doc on her iPhone. Oh and we have two callers you won't want to miss and a couple gems of the week. Tune into this weeks' dating in Milwaukee episode presented by Kesslers. PS: If you've g...

Get ready for some amazing stories from NFL Hall of Famer and Brookfield native Joe Thomas - who has made the transition from football player to... farmer with over 1,000 cattle at Hall of Fame Farms in southwest Wisconsin, we cover: How he got into farming  Wrangling a cow that got loose last week  Joe’s fitness and nutrition regime -- Adam Garski, you are going to want to take some notes during...

Wisconsin ranks near last out of all 50 states in art funding, but can being in a small market still be an advantage for a creative? We have two creatives who grew up in Wisconsin, went to LA and are now back and they’ve got some stories to tell, we go over: Going from from MKE to LA and back  Autumn’sNFL job Andre getting into skating and moving   Autumn's biggest break  Untold Lil Wayne sto...

If the original founder of Wheel & Sprocket had his way, it would have been a car dealership... well, that didn't happen. What did happen was the creation of an iconic brand with 10 locations that has made an incredible impact on the community for more than 50 years. We sat down with second-generation family members Amelia, Noel, and Tessa to hear the inside stories on:  Their origin stor...

Ishdarr is a Milwaukee legend- he started taking off while in high school and gained early fame through hits like “Locals” and “Too Bad”, he toured the world and landed a role in White Boy Rick alongside Matthew McConaughey.  What’s he been up to the last few years and what’s next?  We cover:  Growing up on the northside of Milwaukee  The most trouble he got in  His European tour at age 20  Taking...

What’s better than summer in Milwaukee? On this episode we’re joined by Josh Albrecht and Claire Hanan from VISIT Milwaukee to let you know all the events to hit in May & June (plus a couple others)! We cover: Milwaukee Wheel of Fortune  The Adidas Shoe Drop that sold out (and another one coming)  The Milwaukee Gold Rush?  Michelin in Milwaukee  Milwaukee Chefs  Must hit events in May & Ju...

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, and if you haven’t thought about what you’re going to do for the leading lady in your life, today’s episode should give you some ideas. We’ve got three amazing moms joining us for a conversation on all things motherhood. Okay… maybe not all things. But, they’ll be sharing some of their biggest lessons learned as moms, funny things kids do, and how to treat the moms in yo...

Is Milwaukee one of the toughest cities to be a cop in? Former Milwaukee Police Sergeant who spent 25 years on the force joins us today and he’s got some stories that you are going to find hard to believe. We go over: If Milwaukee is a difficult city to be a cop in  What he’d change about Milwaukee  Several near death experiences on the job  Craziest call he’s ever received  How not to act with th...

When Christian Yelich got traded to Milwaukee he didn’t know what to expect. He didn’t know any players on the team and his car got snowed in his first week in town. A warm welcome for a California guy coming from Miami.  Since then it’s been an incredible run. He won the NL MVP his first year here, the Brewers have made the playoffs in 7 of the last 8 seasons, he’s made several all-star games and...

How did a business go from a produce cart to an iconic Milwaukee area brand with 17 locations that donates hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to charity? Today we sat down with co-Owner and third generation family member Ted Balistreri to go over: Sendik's backstory  Ted's early days at Sendik's  Expansion in the 70s  Biggest obstacles  Continued growth  Building culture  Why l...

The Milwaukee Film Festival kicks off its 18th year next week! What’s on tap this year and how did it start? We also dive inside the Milwaukee film and creative scene: Backstory of the MKE Film Festival  Is the Milwaukee film community slept on?  Wisconsin is the lowest state for arts funding  Craziest set experience  Working on Top Chef  Best places to film  Why Milwaukee?  Favorite moments

What's it like going 150mph neck and neck with other drivers? How about taking down 74,000+ people in one competition? Best places to race or ride go-karts in Wisconsin? We cover it all and more on this week's fun episode with Cam Ebben and Nick Falluccaa. Cam Ebben: 14 time iRacing World Champion  Multiple Spec MX-5 Race Winner 2021 Wisconsin State Karting Champion 2023 SCCA First Gear...

How has Milwaukee Uncut happened? We got to sit down with Josh Albrecht and..... Josh Albrecht on the Joshing Around Milwaukee Podcast to talk all things Milwaukee Uncut, the growth and our favorite spots around the city. We had a great time so decided to run it on here as well. Make sure to check out Joshing Around for more great Milwaukee content! https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/good-things-brewi...

Retail, Catering, Festivals, Venue's and of course the State House. Saz's is a Milwaukee power house of a brand.... but how did it all start?  The origin story may surprise you.  We sat down with the legendary Steve "Saz" Sazama who started Saz's with a $10,000 loan 50 years ago and has turned it into an iconic Milwaukee company with over 800 employees every summer.  Saz&a...

Interested in an Wisconsin Business Story? Enjoy having a cocktail or three? We've got a great episode for you! We sit down with Orey Laev, owner of Ray's Liquor (Tosa and now Mequon) and discuss: Ray's origin story starting in the 1960s, it's growth and recent expansion  Inside running a liquor store Craziest alcohol purchase witnessed  Best bottles under $30  Industry trends ...

We kick things off with some stories from Marleigh and then we get into the callers which included a date with a guy who had a kidney stone, an eventful date with a musician and a cougar hunt in North Dakota with Pat from the Crash Dummies.  Dating in Milwaukee is presented by Kesslers Diamonds

One of the most beloved food creators in the city, Lillwaukee, joins us for a fun one!  We go over:  Her backstory & love for food  Where her name came from  Her start as a content creator and taking off  Advice to aspiring creators  Date spots  Ethnic restaurants  Joe & Lilly’s love story (it started at McGillycuddy’s) Top burgers & sandwiches 

He played the iconic character Todd Packer & Champ Kind. He was at Second City with Chris Farley, Amy Poehler, and Steve Carell and has appeared in over 200 movies and different shows, most notably SNL, The Office, and Anchorman.  Actor & Comedian David Koechner was nice enough to join us at Drink Wisconsinbly Pub when he was in town performing at the Improv In Brookfield this past weekend...

Some call-ins you won't believe including a bowling date gone very wrong, Lillwaukee finding love at McGillycuddy's (then blocking him....and then marrying him), top date spots in Milwaukee and a whole lot more. Joined by Erica & Marleigh for part 1 and we'll be back on Friday for part 2... it was so good we needed more than one episode

If you like golf we’ve got an amazing episode for you with WI Golf HOFer David Roesch who was once leading the US Open at Shinnecock, Amateur legend Jack Schultz and Paul Seifert Founder of WiscoGolf Addict We go over Roesch prepping for the Senior PGA coming up  What ams can work on in the off season  Jack’s rise up Wisconsin circuit  Paul's highlights from the year  And then get into some g...

He took down 73 beers this summer at Country Boom, he’s reviewed over 1,100 dive bars across Wisconsin in the last 4 years, he has his own vodka and is an absolute legend, a friend and one of the hardest working men in the Wisconsin content game:  We talk about:  Why did you start the account?/first bar   Did you think it would be anything?  First “wow this could be something moment”  Typical week...

Three Canadian Admirals Rookies and roommates in the Third Ward on the squad this year experiencing Milwaukee for the first time.  We’ve got  Tanner Molendyk  Andrew Gibson  Oasiz Wiesblatt  We talk about:  First impressions of Milwaukee  Who is friendlier Canadians or Milwaukeeans  Their backstories and adjusting from juniors to the AHL  Teammate they’d want in a bar fight  Teammate they would no...

An Italian exchange student gets sent home after throwing a house party in Green Bay at 16 while his host Mom was out for the night (legal in Italy… not in America). That turned out to be foreshadowing. Gabrielle eventually made his way back to Green Bay for college, launched a nightclub that became a Packers-player hotspot, then ran artist relations at The Rave, produced Milwaukee’s biggest New Y...

Kick off the new year with a deep dive into the psychology behind how we actually change. This episode breaks down the mental drivers behind everyday habits and why some resolutions stick while others fall apart. If you want to start the year feeling focused, grounded, and intentional, you will want to tune in.  Raymond Prior, Ph. D. is one of the most sought-after names in performance psychology...