Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach

Pete Schwaba kicks off with a riveting tale of a rebellious 10-year-old stealing his mom’s car, delighting guest Greg Vadney of Manitowoc's Rahr-West Museum. They delve into the museum's Keith Haring exhibit, celebrating 1980s New York street art. The night’s question sparks a lively debate: What's your favorite Jack Nicholson movie? 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' emerges as a fan favorite. Lat...

Pete Schwaba hosts a lively episode from downtown Green Bay, navigating through a mix of weather warnings and engaging conversations. Pete chats with Jane Matenaer about her illustrious broadcasting career, and hilariously recounts a story of a 10-year-old's rogue car adventure. Listeners weigh in on their favorite Jack Nicholson movies, with 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest' emerging as a fan fav...

Broadcasting from Green Bay, Pete Schwaba delves into entertainment, movies, TV, and comedy, with a special focus on Wisconsin stories. A highlight is the heartfelt farewell to radio veteran Jane Matenaer, whose illustrious 44-year career spans news and music radio, culminating in her Civic Media show. Jane shares her journey, the emotional weight of covering news, and her future plans post-retire...

Host Pete Schwaba dives into a lively mix of entertainment, sports, and quirky holiday traditions. The show kicks off with Packers-Bears talk and a humorous weightlifting chat with guest Bob Dennis. The main highlight is Bob's fascinating insights into the mob's surprising holiday generosity, revealing how mobsters like Capone played 'nice' for Christmas. The episode also features filmmaker Glenn...

Pete Schwaba dives into Wisconsin sports and entertainment, celebrating a Packers win with predictions and banter about local weather. Konrad Krueger shares insights on Badger basketball. The episode highlights Glenn Silber documentary, 'Baristas vs. Billionaires,' showcasing young workers' union efforts against Starbucks. Silver, an acclaimed documentarian, joins to discuss labor rights and the f...

Broadcasting from Green Bay, Peach Schwaba kicks off the week discussing the Packers' thrilling win over the Bears, with key plays from Caleb Williams and Keisha Nixon. Netflix's potential Warner Brothers buyout stirs debate, while a 200-year-old beer is set to hit Wisconsin. Special guests include sports expert Mike Clemens breaking down the game. The show also dives into favorite football movies...

Pete is celebrating a 20th-anniversary screening of his indie film 'The Godfather of Green Bay' in Madison. With stars like Lauren Holly reminiscing about filming adventures and Macarena dance-offs. Then comedian Bill Leff, who reflects on pranks and the fun of old-school cartoons. Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 5-8 pm acr...

Pete Schwaba hosts a spirited Friday night broadcast featuring sports and entertainment. The show kicks off with a lively discussion about the Packers-Bears rivalry with Civic Media Sports Authority Mike Clemens, who dives into team dynamics and game predictions. The episode transitions to music, spotlighting No Limit, a talented high school band from Wisconsin making waves with their grunge-inspi...

In a lively episode, Pete Schwaba covers a snowy Wisconsin night as he chats with Ezekiel Drews, founder of the Milwaukee Independent Film Awards. Drews discusses the festival's growth, its impact on indie filmmakers, and a sneak peek of his own film. Radio host Eric Westphal joins to share his role as Bob Cratchit in 'A Christmas Carol' and a unique 'Drunk Miss Carol' fundraiser. The episode buzz...

In a festive Friday night episode, Pete Schwaba dives into the holiday spirit with a mix of entertainment and local charm. Susan Caya-Slusser from the Wisconsin Historical Society talks about the Villa Louis Christmas Tea, offering a nostalgic experience with historical flair. Pete and Konrad gear up for the Bears-Packers game, with Konrad optimistic about the Packers' chances. Listeners share the...

Pete Schwaba hosts a lively episode with highlights from his film, 'Godfather of Green Bay,' soon screening in Madison. Special guests include producer Brian Etting, who shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and actress Lauren Holly. Pete also reminisces about casting changes, including Tony Goldwyn stepping in last minute. The show delves into comedic bits, including Danny DeVito's iconic 'Friends'...

Broadcasting live from Madison, Pete Schwaba dives into entertainment and culinary delights. The show kicks off with a lively discussion about which Christmas songs listeners can go without this season, with notable mentions of Jason Kelsey's Philly special renditions. Comedian Orly KG joins to chat about her Bad Moms of Comedy tour, highlighting the humor in motherhood. Later, celebrity chef Chad...

Pete Schwaba hosts a lively night of entertainment, celebrating a 20th-anniversary screening of his indie film 'The Godfather of Green Bay' in Madison. With stars like Lauren Holly reminiscing about filming adventures and Macarena dance-offs. Pete and Konrad discuss divisive Christmas tunes and the Bears-Packers rivalry, while listeners share their most dreaded holiday songs. With text-to-win cont...

In a snowy Wisconsin night, Pete Schwaba dives into a lively mix of entertainment and thoughtful discussions. Producer Konrad Krueger shares tales from his Floridian escape, while Pete reminisces about theme parks and a boozy Epcot tour. The episode highlights author Bret Kissinger's latest book, 'Whispers Through the Wall,' a gripping tale of love separated by the Berlin Wall. . Texts pour in abo...

This episode is a lively mix of travel tales, entertainment chatter, and a soft celebration of anniversaries. Host Pete Schwaba, broadcasting from Green Bay, dives into Giving Tuesday and Travel Tuesday themes, spotlighting local nonprofits and the quirkiest travel destinations. Special guests include Mike Siegel, who shares behind-the-scenes stories from 'The Godfather of Green Bay,' and comedian...

Pete Schwaba celebrates two years on air with entertaining discussions and guest appearances. The show kicks off with Pete's fondness for Tuesdays and a playful debate on the crappiest cities and states, with North Dakota and Winnipeg, Canada, taking the spotlight. Konrad is back from his vacation in Jim Knipfel shares his journey from writing his book 'New Geese Time to Shine' to its adaptation i...

After wrapping up his conversation with Dobie Maxwell, Pete welcomes film critic Matt Mueller back to the show to talk about the latest hits in theaters. Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 5-8 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of t...

Act Two of tonight's show kicks off with Jane Wells, Director of the West Shore Chorale in Marinette. It's an excellent nonprofit community choir that's performing this Sunday! At the bottom of the hour, comedian Dobie Maxwell returns to the show to share what he's been working on. Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 5-8 pm acr...

While we make our way through Thanksgiving leftovers, pie is always a highlight. Our Question of the Nite: what is your favorite kind of pie? We take your texts and comments on the tastiest desserts. At the bottom of the hour, we welcome Betsy Gasper, the General Manager of Guest Services at Old World Wisconsin ! As part of the Wisconsin Historical Society, Old World Wisconsin is home to over 60 r...

After covering some more of our listeners' favorite Steve Martin films, Pete reconnects with an old colleague from his days at Sports Soup, Courtney Cronin! These days, she's still a fantastic comedian and writer, and we learn all about what she's been up to. She's been having a lot of fun teaching rock stars how to perform stand-up comedy with Punchlines and Backlines . Nite Lite with Pete Schwab...

In tonight's second act, Stuart J. Wattles of Civic Media News sticks around to dive deeper into the story of Gordon Lightfoot and The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. At the bottom of the hour, Lance Barber of Young Sheldon and The Godfather of Green Bay fame returns to the show to share some stories before next week's screening in Green Bay. On Thursday, December 4th at 7 pm, you can come see The...

On this day in 1987, the movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles hit theaters, instantly becoming a holiday comedy staple with its incredible script and talented cast. Tonight's question of the nite: what's your favorite Steve Martin movie? At the bottom of the hour, our friend Stuart J. Wattles of Civic Media News hops by to give us the latest in Wisconsin news. He also shares his newfound love for...

From cheese curds to chocolate, Paul Vanden Plas of Wonderfully Wisconsin sticks around to talk about some more of his favorite Wisconsin delicacies. At the bottom of the hour, Pete chats with actor and writer Thomas Lennon, one of the stars of Godfather of Green Bay! Thomas shares some of his favorite moments from the flick, as well as some general insights from working in film. Nite Lite with Pe...

PBS Wisconsin Producer Grant Fenster of the upcoming documentary Bucky sticks around to help us kick off the second hour of the show. Grant also worked on the 2015 doc, Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club , and he shares his story of working on that film. Paul Vanden Plas of Wonderfully Wisconsin returns to the show at the bottom of the hour to talk about one of his latest highli...

For this evening's question of the Nite, Pete asks all of us about our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. We take your calls and texts on why mashed potatoes are clearly the superior side. At the bottom of the hour, Pete is joined by PBS Wisconsin producer Grant Fenster, one of the minds behind Bucky , an upcoming documentary about the UW Madison mascot. There is a surprisingly deep history to unc...