Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach

Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach get into the stuff that really sets people off, like those overused phrases that instantly make your eye twitch. In between laughs, they turn to some heavier news, talking about voting challenges in Wisconsin with Eileen Newcomer from the League of Women Voters. She breaks down what proposals like the SAVE Act and the MEGA Act could mean for fair elections and why people...

Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach roll into Nite Lite like they’ve been doing it for years—immediately getting sidetracked by the kind of topics that can wreck any normal conversation. Medical procedures? Yep. Weird high school nostalgia? Absolutely. It’s the kind of back-and-forth that starts with one point and ends somewhere you definitely didn’t expect. Film critic Rob Thomas joins the fun to break do...

Pete Schwaba kicks things off by welcoming his new co-host, Greg Bach, to the mic. The two swap stories about their comedy roots and make it clear they’re fired up about this next chapter of the show. The plan? Keep it funny, keep it smart, and don’t shy away from what’s happening in the world. They bounce from Olympic highlights—giving a nod to Wisconsin’s strong showing—to the latest pop culture...

Daniel Wheeler sticks around to kick off Act Three and share some news about upcoming screenings of his short film The Voice in the Vessel. After wrapping up with Danny Wheels, comedian Mike Schmidt returns to the show to talk sauce. He and Pete fly through a ton of topics, including their favorite Robert Duvall flicks. Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic Media radio network and air...

At the beginning of Act Two, Norm Kopesky of Appleton Cigar drops by to talk about some of the great events he's hosting there. At the bottom of the hour, filmmaker Daniel Wheeler joins Pete to talk about his latest work and to make the Popcorn Pic of the Week. He has very strong opinions about movie snacks. His pic? 2012's Safety Not Guaranteed. Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic...

Tomorrow is Tartar Sauce Day, so for the Question of the Nite, we ask listeners about their favorite sauces. The right sauce in the right amount can make or break a dish, so we all shout out some of the greatest viscous liquids to put on foods. At the bottom of the hour, we welcome Greg Pragel, an actor who is teaching at UW-Stevens Point. He's directing their production of the brand-new show She...

After wrapping up our conversation with Dr. Kristin Lyerly, Pete welcomes comedian Steven Gillespie to the show! He's done a lot of great work, and coming up soon, he'll be performing in Madison and Milwaukee. His latest tour is called THE DOSE: A Psychedelic Comedy Experience, and both performers and the audience are welcome to bring hallucinogens to elevate the show. Pete asks Steve how he got i...

In Act Two, Pete welcomes Alan Kopischke to the program. He is an Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance at UWGB, and he's directing the play Constellations by Nick Payne. You can watch it April 1st through 3rd at UWGB. A 90-minute one-act play with only two characters, Constellations is a fascinating production exploring different versions of the same couple. At the bottom of the hour, Dr. Kris...

Happy Wednesday! Pete is back from the Door County Film Fest. After recounting his adventures from the event, he and Aaron talk about their thoughts on Iron Lung, the indie horror film from YouTuber Markiplier. Aaron liked it, but Pete wasn't the biggest fan. At the bottom of the hour, Pete welcomes Andy Wassman to talk about the First Annual Run | Neenah Iced Beer Mile event ! This Saturday after...

At the beginning of Act Three, we read off comments and texts on our Question of the Nite about the most exciting winter Olympic sports. Pete eats his words after dissing curling. Later on in the hour, Filmmaker Moriah Koehler hops on the show to talk about a music video she directed that will premiere this weekend at the Door County Film Festival! Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civi...

Our pal Rob Thomas sticks around to kick off Act Two by sharing his thoughts on the latest movies. Spoiler alert: there are a lot of fantastic flicks hitting theaters this weekend, and it's hard to go wrong. At the bottom of the hour, we are joined by Greg Bach, a good friend and colleague here at Civic Media. He and Pete toss around their thoughts about holidays and comedy clubs. The stand-up com...

This Friday, the Wisconsin Beef Council kicks off their third annual Wisconsin's Best Burger contest! Visit beeftips.com to nominate your favorite local burger joint and see previous winners. Over the weekend, Pete will be at the Door County Film Festival. As a result, this is our last live show before Valentine's Day. Pete goes over a list of the most romantic and most... intimate states. People...

After wrapping things up with Comedian Lenny Schmidt, Pete welcomes Milwaukee Film Critic Matt Mueller back to the program. He shares his thoughts on this year's Super Bowl and its commercials. Altogether, they were predictably underwhelming. At the bottom of the hour, he weighs in on the latest movies he's been watching. Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic Media radio network and a...

People like to look at past decades with rose-colored glasses. Right now, the 80's and 90's are in vogue, but not everything was big hair and bright colors. From rewinding VHS tapes to always breathing in secondhand smoke, Pete takes us through a list of some of the worst parts of the 90's. At the bottom of the hour, Actor and Comedian Lenny Schmidt joins Pete to talk about some of his latest work...

After some fun stories about wardrobe malfunctions, Pete asks listeners about their favorite inventions. While the answers roll in, Pete pivots to discuss the various uses of cheese sandwiches in filmmaking and comedy. Apparently, Director Stanley Kubrick fed Jack Nicholson a strict diet of cheese sandwiches to keep him as irritable as possible for the filming of The Shining. It certainly seems to...

Comedian Mike Siegel sticks around to herald us into Act Three tonight. He and Pete continue the conversation about the best sitcoms based around comedians, like Seinfeld or Roseanne. Over the years, there have been a lot of great ones, but what seems to make or break these shows is the supporting cast. Later on in the hour, WRJN Host and Wrestling Announcer Rich LoCascio joins in to share his lat...

To kick off Act Two, the organizers of the Door County Film Fest stick around to preview some of their favorite films that will be screened this weekend. Head over to doorcountyfilmfest.com to get tickets! At the bottom of the hour, Comedian Mike Siegel returns to share what he's been watching lately. For better or for worse, that includes the Super Bowl. Bad Bunny was a controversial pick, and Mi...

Happy Monday, everyone! Yesterday was Super Bowl Sunday, and while the game itself was underwhelming, Bad Bunny's halftime show was the most-viewed ever. Pete and Aaron talk about their favorite parts of the game and the latest Olympic events. Today is National Pizza Day, so for tonight's Question of the Nite, Pete asks about our favorite and least favorite pizza toppings. Pineapple remains as con...

In tonite's third act, Pete catches up on your answers about your favorite winter soups. He and Aaron also talk about a very peculiar case of honey contamination that is sure to... excite and entice. At the bottom of the hour, we're excited to welcome Film Critic and Film Comment Magazine Editor Devika Girish! She walks us through how she ended up in this line of work and what her predictions are...

As we begin Act Two, Director Jeff Blankenship hops on to talk about his new film: Houston, We Have a Problem. It was created as part of a 48-hour film competition in Madison, and it will be screening at the upcoming Door County Film Festival . -Who doesn't love ice cream? Cedar Crest here in Wisconsin held a contest for 4-H students to create a new flavor, and tonite, we welcome some folks to cel...

Are you looking for an opportunity to ruin something great? In a few short days, McDonald's is giving away McNugget caviar. It's literally just a branded tin of caviar and a gift card to buy yourself some fresh McNuggets to dip into it. Head over to mcnuggetcaviar.com to learn more, if you're into that kind of thing. Tonight's Question of the Nite: what's your favorite winter soup? We take some te...

Shepherding us into Act Three is Steve Seagren, continuing the dialogue about all of the annoying songs we never need to hear again. He also shares some of the best movies and shows he's been watching lately. At the bottom of the hour, WGN morning show host and genuine laugher Mike Toomey joins us to talk more about terrible music. If you listen closely to song lyrics, sometimes they just don't ad...

Beginning tonight's second act, Pete chats about Super Bowl snacks with Aaron Zommers and how his personal favorites line up with the most popular Wisconsin appetizers. His advice? Never trust a strange dip. At the bottom of the hour, we talk with actor, director, and writer Steve Seagren about his ever-growing list of songs he never needs to hear again. Not all of them are bad songs, but they're...

After sharing his frustration with slow drivers, Pete asks the Question of the Nite: what is your favorite Jim Carrey movie? Today is the anniversary of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective's release, so we take calls and texts from listeners with some of the most memorable moments in Carrey's storied career. At the bottom of the hour, we are joined by Arthur Ircink of Wisconsin Foodie ! This excellent show...

Pete is joined by Filmmaker Bowdie Bentz to discuss his Western short film 'The Blood Trade,' highlighting his love for the genre and the challenges of indie filmmaking. John Roach also features, talking about his documentary 'A Road at Night,' a moving story of community resilience. The episode wraps up with a quirky discussion on Dr. Pepper jingles, slow dance songs, and Super Bowl predictions....