Milwaukee Uncut

You asked for it, you’ve got it!‌ Back for its third installment, the Dating Advice series returns, now sponsored by Kessler’s Diamonds!  On this episode, Richie sits down with now-familiar favorites Danika Tramburg (Miss Wisconsin, USA), Gabi Suliga (Miss Milwaukee), and professional matchmaker Lori Mendelson, author of “Smart, Funny, Single”.  They dive into topics like communicating with exes w...

Though most people associate "Geneva Supply" with "Amazon", this local strategy and fulfillment company also helps students in the area explore career paths and learn about the working world through an initiative called BizTank. On this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, Richie and Alex sit down with Jeff Peterson, CEO and Co-Founder of Geneva Supply. They chat about how the com...

Whether you're interested in starting a podcast, growing your show, or want to kick back and listen to live local podcasts, PodFest MKE has something for you! Richie and Alex sit down with Kyle Haggee and Lizzie McLaren from Bridge The City to preview this inaugural event.

 GoGedders host Richie Burke interviews VICE Media's George Jeng live from FallX19 and discusses innovation in the media landscape and what's next in journalism.

Richie goes over the state of podcasting, how we started and grew the GoGedders podcast, and what we've done to successfully launch and grow podcasts for everyone from local businesses to global brands.  If you're interested in all things podcasting or looking to start or grow your own show, this episode is for you!

What drives innovation? Is it people? Process? Who's considered an innovator? What even is innovative thinking? What does it take to get there? Marquette University's newest podcast, Innovators on Tap, aims to explore the questions above and understand what it takes to challenge the status quo.  Hosted by Chuck Swoboda, Innovator-in-Residence at Marquette University and former CEO of Cre...

Disrupt Milwaukee 3.0 is taking place on November 7 at Best Place. In this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, we preview the event and talk about innovation, transformation, the future of workplaces, how companies can adapt and recruit top talent, and more.

Over the past few years, the term “Gig Economy” has been trending -- and for good reason. The Gig Economy refers to 36% of US workers who parted ways with traditional nine-to-five jobs to be their own boss through freelance opportunities, independent contracts, and other revenue-generating side hustles.  On this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, you’ll hear from Sarah Ferrance, who previously held...

Talent retention, innovation, and startup activity have long been lagging in Milwaukee — but in recent years, we've seen the momentum pick up. The Commons is one of the organizations making this shift happen.  The Commons brings students from Milwaukee's collegiate ecosystem together and pairs them up with our thriving corporate and startup worlds to teach them entrepreneurial and innova...

At this point, you've probably heard that the DNC will be hosted in Milwaukee, that it's projected to bring 50,000 visitors, and that it’s projected to have an economic impact of over $200 million on our city. What you may not know is the backstory of Joe Solmonese, the man leading the charge to bring this event to life, and how this opportunity could change both the outside perspective...

This week, we're joined by Christine Specht, CEO of Cousins Subs. After Producer Gabe fanboyed about Cousins' fresh fries for a good five minutes, she sat down with Richie to talk about her journey at the helm of this awesome sandwich chain. You'll hear all about how the brand initially started and has now successfully transitioned into its modern form, why Milwaukee (and Wisconsin...

Due to the popularity of the Dating Advice to Milwaukee Men episode, we're back (and better than ever). On the first installment, we spent a lot of time analyzing the life of Chris Stegman and had the privilege of hearing from Jonathan Haedt and the   Matt Michalek, better known as "The Wolf of Milwaukee".  This time we’ve got more legit guests. We’re joined by Miss Wisconsin, USA,...

Live from the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Richie goes over the booming trends and what to expect in the audio, voice, and podcasting space in 2019. He'll also cover how we started and grew this very podcast. Stay tuned for the other half, featuring interviews with the Rotary Scholars.

Mayra Alaniz and Kenyon Terrell join us Live from the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. We shine the spotlight on these two inspiring recipients of the Rotary Scholarship, both of whom are first-generation minority college students doing great things. We are also joined by Eric Isbister, one of the mentors of the program and founders of the Rotary Scholarship Fund. 

We teamed up with the hosts of one of our favorite podcasts, Experience Milwaukee, to bring you an episode filled with our favorite things to do around town. Experience Milwaukee hosts Steve Glynn and Adam Derus join us to go over our favorite hidden gem breweries, date spots, and more. As a bonus, Producer Gabe came on to rescue the episode with his craft cocktail expertise after Richie named JoC...

Ben and Kyle from Milwaukee's Bridge The City Podcast came by GGMM to preview their Political Open Mic event. The event is being held May 16th at Gathering Place Brewing Company in partnership with Newaukee. The Bridge the City Podcast helps bridge together people, resources, and ideas that inspire Milwaukee to action. Their show has featured interviews with Mayor Tom Barrett, Alex Lasry, and...

Chuck Swoboda and Kelly Fitzsimmons come on the podcast to talk all things innovation.  Two awesome innovators were at GGMM HQ on the same morning. There was some slight overlap, so we mic'd them up — and we're so glad we did. As CEO of LED lighting company Cree, Chuck grew the company from $6M to $1.6B, and in 2013, Cree was recognized as one of America's 25 Fastest Growing Tech Co...

Serial entrepreneur and author of the new book "Lost in Startuplandia" Kelly Fitzsimmons stopped by the GGMM HQ to hop on the mic. She shared her journey through starting six companies (a couple with very successful exits) and navigating the trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship. Kelly was once $5M in debt, but climbed right out and made an inspiring comeback. There are tons of tak...

Matchmaker Lori Mendelsohn stopped by The GGMM HQ and we ended up recording an impromptu podcast. We cover the Milwaukee dating scene, online dating tactics, first dates and more. Special guests Jonathan Haedt and The Wolf of Milwaukee, Matt Michalik, join over the phone.

Nicolet High School State Champions Jalen Johnson, Kobe Jonson, and Jamari Sibley join us on the podcast this week. We explore what it's like to be a top recruit in 2019, how social media impacts the process, and how they pushed through adversity both on and off the court to win the 2019 state title.

If you’ve never heard of The Commons, it’s an insanely cool collaboration that sits between three very important Milwaukee worlds — startup, corporate, and higher education. They aim to keep Milwaukee’s innovative minds around for the long haul, and help both startup and corporate businesses alike find great talent right here in the city. Joe Poeschl, the Program Director and Founder, comes on to...

Jeff Sherman steps in as guest host and sits down with Marques Johnson before his induction into the Wisconsin Sports Hall of Fame. They compare his Milwaukee Bucks teams to this year's squad, talk about his role in the movie White Men Can't Jump, the evolution of the basketball, Milwaukee, the Fiserv Forum, and more!

Jeffrey Gitomer is a sales legend. He's written 15 books, including The Little Red Book of Selling , which has sold over 5 million copies on its own.  He's the co-host of The Sell or Die Podcast, which has over one million downloads. He's even been inducted into the NSA's Speaker Hall of Fame.  Today, he joins The GoGedders to present a Sales Masterclass. We talk about his path...

Jackie Hermes, Ane Ohm, and Rashi Khosla came to the GGMM HQ for a live podcast during Milwaukee Women's Entrepreneurship Week.  We’ll go over the transition from the corporate America to entrepreneurship, challenges women women entrepreneurs face (that men may not be aware of), what it takes to build a successful company in Milwaukee, overcoming societal obstacles, and more.

At the age of 15, on the eve of basketball tryouts, David Cooks got hit with a spinal aneurism out of nowhere. It left him T-6 paraplegic.  But David didn’t let that stop him. With a new outlook on life, David has gone on to build an impressive coaching resume—even working with Coach K at Duke. He’s also been on the coaching staff of USA Basketball, and was the head coach of the Marquette Universi...