Milwaukee Uncut

There’s a lot of uncertainty in the air right now. What’s to come? What actually is COVID-19? With all the confusion about, we’re happy to bring you this timely episode of The GoGedders Podcast with Dr. Malika Siker to shed some light on the situation.  Along with answering a few listener-submitted questions, we’ll touch on what the virus is, and what to do if you have symptoms. We’ll also cover h...

It sure is hard to believe 100 episodes have flown by. It feels like just yesterday that a new-to-podcasting Richie Burke sat in front of a lone Amazon shotgun mic recording the first batch of GoGedders episodes. Since then, the show has come a long way. We've sat down with inspiring guests and discussed a huge array of topics, having a lot of fun and making improvements along the way. The po...

The craft beer industry has experienced a proper explosion over the last few years. With all the new growth, it’s easy to forget about Milwaukee’s staples. You may not know this, but Sprecher Brewing Co. is actually Wisconsin’s oldest craft brewery. Recently, the award-winning craft brewery changed hands, and the new leadership is ready to take Sprecher to new heights.  In this episode, Richie sit...

Last week, I‌ hesitantly made a Facebook post about my anxiety. I‌ was inspired by all of the responses and questions the post received, so I‌ felt compelled to put it out on the podcast. You can only dive so deep on social media, and I‌ can use myself as an example for anyone dealing with a similar situation.  Two and a half years ago, I‌ had a full-blown panic attack when the plane I‌ was on sta...

The Mongol Rally has been described as “the craziest motoring adventure on the planet”, and for good reason. This 10,000-mile journey spans from London, England to Ulan Ude, Russia and passes through twenty countries on the way. Ralliers team up, buy a tiny, crappy car sight-unseen with a smaller-than-one-liter engine, and send it.  So, what kind of lunatics would set out on such a journey? Milwau...

Erik Kennedy (Young, Active, and Sober in Milwaukee) returns and is joined by Dr. Munther Bakarat to take a deeper dive into the world of drinking in Milwaukee. Erik is in his fifth year of sobriety, and is very active in the community, serving on a number of different boards throughout the Milwaukee. Dr. Bakarat is the Director of Behavioral Health at Advocate Aurora, offering a professional’s pe...

We’ve talked about “serial entrepreneurs” on The GoGedders before, but Ken Muth might just take the cake. A perpetual learner with a competitive spirit, Ken was born into an entrepreneurial environment, spent time on Wall Street as an analyst for Baird, and eventually returned to Wisconsin to sail the Muth Mirror Systems ship. On this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, you'll hear Richie and K...

If you’re like most folks, you’ve got a whole slew of New Year’s resolutions to attend to. But unfortunately (if you’re like most folks), 80% of those resolutions will be tossed out the door just two weeks after 2020 roars in. On this week of The GoGedders Podcast, Richie sits down with Wade Ritchie and Tasha Tyriver of Milwaukee’s own F45 Training to talk about goal setting, diet, and fitness. Th...

Though there’s plenty of podcasts out there, a good portion of them stop before they even hit three episodes. Why? Because it’s a lot of work! That said, there are a few simple things that make a podcast great, and help it gain the listenership it deserves. Richie brought Nils Parker up to the stage at Podfest MKE to talk about what those key components are. Nils Parker is one of the top authors a...

These chilly winter months can get pretty crazy. Whether you’re running all over town buying gifts, going to four different family parties, or just trying to fit in some well-deserved self-care, one thing’s for certain:‌ the most wonderful time of the year is a whirlwind!  Add a new relationship into the mix and you’ve got a recipe to make anyone’s head spin. Lucky for you, Kessler’s Diamonds spon...

On this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, you’ll join host Richie Burke live from Milwaukee Brewing Company’s new space for MMAC’s “What’s Your Story?” event.  In his 15-minute talk, Richie covers a simple framework for creating content that resonates across multiple channels. He also goes over positioning your customer as the hero and your brand as their guide. The concepts can be applied to vide...

On this week’s episode of The GoGedders Podcast, Richie sits down with members of Milwaukee’s premier emerging professional group, Echelon. Known for events like “Dinner in the Alley”, “Served”, and “Meaningful Makeover”, Echelon aims to help Miwaukee’s homeless population and works toward ending homelessness in our city. Along the way, the group has made a name for itself and engaged members by o...

Bookworm Gardens is an imaginative, independent nonprofit organization that makes this experience a reality for kids in Wisconsin, day in and day out. Their space, a beautiful botanic garden, is inspired by “children's literature, the natural world, and the imagination” and gives children of all backgrounds a chance to experience some of the elements of their favorite stories in real life. Th...

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,...