Milwaukee Uncut

One day in 2010, John Frank Hamann was approached by a stranger at Veterans Park who excitedly came running up to him with his cell phone “You're the Milverine!” the man said.  The newly appointed Milverine was a combination of amused and confused.  The jacked, power-walking construction worker had no idea that he had a dedicated Facebook fan page and a Reddit thread of people tracking sighti...

Join us as we sit down with the legendary Wisconsin native, Charlie Berens. From a very humbling start to his career to his current status as a viral sensation, starting with the Manitowoc Minute to now selling out stages across the country on his current tour!  This episode delves into Charlie's career highlights, hilarious stories of the come up and plenty of fan submitted questions as well...

Bishop Hines has some incredible stories: the man was once pronounced dead after his heart stopped beating for forty-five minutes, he once jumped out of his car to stop his future wife on the street, and he went on to found Christian Faith Fellowship Church on Milwaukee’s north side, which now hosts up to 2,000+ people every Sunday. Additionally, he built a community center and is a loving father...

Shawna didn’t follow a typical path to becoming one of the most in-demand live entertainers in sports. In the last few years alone, she has been one of four DJs in the NBA Bubble, has opened for Lizzo and Shaq, was the official DJ of the Ryder Cup, and much more. It wasn’t long ago that the now 40-year-old was cold-calling bars and clubs in Milwaukee, “begging” to spin on a random weeknight. In fa...

Get ready for an exclusive insider’s look at the Wisconsin State Fair! Join CEO Shari Black as she takes us on a journey through her role since 2016, the 11-day extravaganza, unique competitions, and the delicate balance of tradition and innovation. Discover the 104 new food items, including the legendary cream puffs. Hear about overcoming challenges, Shari’s favorite fair food, and new events com...

Ever wonder what it’s really like to be on a reality TV show? How do you get on, what’s daily life like, and what actually happens when you get kicked off (this will surprise you)? Chef Adam Pawlak shares his story about how after a very brief stint in college he got his start working in Milwaukee restaurants and worked his way up and his big break on Gordon Ramsey’s Hell's Kitchen. He also d...

When his Kia Boys documentary was released, Tommy G was only a month away from having to give up his dream of being a full-time YouTuber. Luckily, that video now has over 6.7 million views, and he has amassed a following of over 700k subscribers. That said, Tommy G was far from an overnight success, he was actively posting YouTube videos for years before catching his big break, and there is a lot...

Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Milwaukee's first black-elected mayor, has been busy actively shaping the city since he was elected in April 2022. In this candid conversation, we delve into important topics such as the truth behind dropping crime rates in Milwaukee (though traditional media seems to hide this fact), strategies to attract people to the city, his perspective as a Democrat on the upcomi...

Two Marquette basketball legends, Steve Novak and Travis Diener, share their journey to Marquette, their unforgettable Final Four run with Dwayne Wade, playing under Tom Crean, their NBA careers, their impactful work with Be The Difference NIL Collective, and much more! Get ready for an engaging and informative episode packed with fan questions. Whether you're a die-hard basketball fan or jus...

Richie and special guest Bre provide an update on our journey since signing off as The GoGedders. They discuss our move to a new studio in Walker’s Point, rebranding GGMM to Story Mark Studios, and what’s in store for Milwaukee Uncut. Join them for an exciting update and a sneak peek into the upcoming content! Story Mark Studios: https://storymarkstudios.io/ Suggest guests & topics: https://st...

After six years and 200 episodes I’m signing off.  I do want to genuinely thank everyone who has listened to the podcast, come on the show, come to any of our events and supported us in any way!  Although this is the last episode of “The GoGedders Podcast” this will not be the last episode on this feed and this is not goodbye forever.  Listen to the episode to find out why the changes and what’s n...

2022 was volatile. Will this year be more of the same? Like it or not, it is officially 2023 and to help you prepare for the year ahead, we’ve invited Brian Andrew,  Chief Investment Officer at Johnson Financial Group on the podcast to discuss the economic outlook for 2023. In this episode, we hit Brian with some tough questions like are we heading for a recession, how is economic growth measured,...

Today on the podcast, we sit down with John McHugh, the Director of Corporate Communications at Kwik Trip, to answer the question that those who have never been to a Kwik Trip may be wondering: How did a gas station develop such a cult following?? Obviously, for those of us that have experienced the luxury experience that is Kwik Trip, this seems like a silly question. Of course, we all know Kwik...

If you’re like most people, with the New Year came some new health and fitness goals… AND if you’re like most people, these goals get thrown out the window mere days after January 1st. So what is it that makes maintaining these goals so difficult, and what should we be doing to make these goals more achievable? Fitness guru, Wade Ritchie, joins us to discuss the ins and outs of maintaining a healt...

Milwaukee is known for many things: cream-colored bricks, beer, the Bucks, and a ton of construction. Though that last point tends to be a sore topic for most, there is a bright side to one of the biggest construction projects you may have noticed on Kilbourn and North 6th: The Wisconsin Center is expanding! Budgeted at $456 million, the expansion will bring the exposition hall to 300,000 contiguo...

What’s the key to navigating your finances amidst inflation? I’m joined by two financial experts from Johnson Financial Group to discuss the ins and outs of inflation. Brian Andrew, Chief Investment Officer, and Jackie Ruppel, SVP Private Banking Manager, break down the state of the economic market today and provide actionable recommendations to ensure financial stability. In today’s episode, Bria...

Wisconsin Tech Month is right around the corner. To prepare, we’ve invited two leaders in the tech community, Nadiyah Johnson and Ben Juarez, to discuss their efforts to bring diversity into the tech industry. Our conversation focuses on the lack of diversity in the tech industry and how to bring funding, access, and resources to those that are underrepresented. We also discuss Milwaukee’s current...

Now, more than ever, it’s critical to reevaluate your brand and adjust accordingly, and who better to learn about this from than an expert in the industry, Christine Specht, CEO of Cousins Subs. Though an iconic brand, Cousins Subs has faced several hurdles over the last decade and has had to make a number of tough decisions to reinvent their business. This has included a full rebrand, a strong in...

Podcasting is a rapidly growing form of media that presents unique opportunities for both individuals and businesses. But what are these opportunities? How can you make money through podcasting when you’re just starting out or aren’t interested in paid advertising? In this episode, I answer this and more. This past May, Podfest invited me to speak on how one can effectively monetize a podcast and...

Welcome to a special crossover episode with Fast Break presented by M3 Elevate. Fast Break is a podcast hosted by Matt Cranney, Partner and Executive Vice President of M3 Elevate, that discusses strategies you can use to grow and protect your business. Matt invited me to be a guest on Fast Break to share marketing tactics and some background on how I started The GoGedders and GGMM (our agency that...

Podcasting is a rapidly growing form of media that presents unique opportunities for both individuals and businesses. But what are these opportunities? How can you make money through podcasting when you’re just starting out or aren’t interested in paid advertising? In this episode, I answer this and more. This past May, Podfest invited me to speak on how one can effectively monetize a podcast and...

In this episode, we're joined by two experts in the field of content creation, Alex Wehrley and Kristin Brey. Alex Wehrley ( @alexwehrley ) and Kristin Brey ( @kristinbrey and @asgoeswisconsin ) specialize in Wisconsin-based content, and cumulative, the two have over 107K Instagram followers, 161K TikTok followers, and 2.3M likes on their TikToks. The two join us to discuss their journey to b...

Tour of America’s Dairyland is back for its 13th year Thursday, June 16 through Sunday, June 26, 2022! Tour of America’s Dairyland (ToAD) began in 2009 as a “reboot” of Wisconsin’s Superweek, a multi-day cycling race that first started in Wisconsin in 1969. ToAD has then gone on to become the largest competitive road cycling series in the U.S., hosting eleven straight days of racing throughout Sou...

In the ever-changing housing market, it’s hard to stay up to date on the latest news. Not to mention, getting accurate information from a credible source is a whole ‘nother ball game. That’s why we’ve brought in financial expert Steve Greiff, Senior Vice President and Director of Mortgage at Johnson Financial Group, to give us the lowdown. Steve breaks down the state of the housing market today an...

Friend of the show, Michael Sheppard (Shep), has finally reached the caliber required to be on the show! But in all seriousness, we’re excited to have Shep join us and share his powerful story. He took the bull by the horns and shaped his life around success. Shep didn’t have any easy past; having dealt with the death of his biological mom and the woman who became like his mom at a young age reall...