WTMJ Conversations

When she was 18 years old, Sierra Andrews was in a car accident that left her without the use of her legs. Yesterday, she graduated from MSOE. Today, she joins WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss the trials and tribulations of attending college in a wheelchair and her recently published children's book, Not Everyone Walks the Stage. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!

When a police officer is involved in a critical incident, many people are affected, but we seldom hear about the toll it takes on the first responder involved in the incident. Today on WTMJ Conversations, Hartford Township Police Captain Adam Meyers sits down with WTMJ’s Libby Collins to share his story and his newest initiative, Stop the Threat – Stop the Stigma. It’s all ahead on this edition of...

In 1854, a runaway slave named Joshua Glover made his way to the free state of Wisconsin.  He was pursued by slave hunters and abducted in the middle of the night in Racine, leading to a group of over 5,000 people from Milwaukee and Racine coming together free Joshua from his imprisonment. Today on WTMJ Conversations, filmmaker Michael Jahr tells WTMJ's Libby Collins the breathtaking story of Josh...

Growing up in Milwaukee, Luciano Rogers was inspired by movies like Indiana Jones, which gave him a desire to travel the world. Fast-forward to today, and he has achieved that dream and much more. He sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss how he began his journey, his favorite moments at these awe-inspiring locations, and some insider advice for fellow world travelers.

Imagine growing up in the Alaskan wilderness as a member of the Tlingit tribe. Today on WTMJ Conversations, Dr. Paul Trebian, President & CEO of the International Institute of Wisconsin talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about experiences that shaped the person he is today. Hear Paul talk about his experience running into a bear in the wild, a fishing story he'll never forget, the best advice his gra...

You might know him from The Morning Blend, but he's worked on the Jerry Springer Show, Bravo's reality programs, and is one of the foremost film critics in the country.  Today on WTMJ Conversations, Ryan Jay shares behind the scenes stories from the world of entertainment with WTMJ's Libby Collins. He discusses creating a new radio show from the ground up, becoming a world-renowned Oz historian, b...

Larry Lynne has been in a countless number of bands. He has shared the stage with many musical icons. He's even had national radio hits. Today on WTMJ Conversations, the Godfather of Milwaukee Rock n Roll sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to talk about starting his band, the Skunks, sharing the stage with legends like Little Richard and Chuck Berry, recording hit songs like "Elvira" and "I Recom...

Today, you know him as the host of Wisconsin's Midday News. But how did Greg Matzek get to where he is today? Greg joins WTMJ's Libby Collins to talk about his start in radio, becoming a medical case study, the difference in Wisconsin sports teams' locker rooms, and so much more. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!

The Nun Study began in 1986, with the aim of answering the question of what causes Dementia and Alzheimer's. But this study has a connection to Milwaukee that you may not have known about! Today on WTMJ Conversations, Sister Charlene Zeisset talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about the origins and practice of the Nun Study, the legacy left by those involved, and what we can learn from it. It's all ah...

You know them for their commercials and quality furniture, but how does a legacy business like Biltrite begin? Today on WTMJ Conversations, Marty and Randi from Biltrite Furniture sit down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss how the business began, growing up in a furniture store, predicting style trends, the furniture and funeral home connection, and much more. It's all ahead on this edition of...

Many of us love to play along with Jeopardy at home, but what does it take to make it on the show for real? Today, Jeopardy Champion and St. Norbert professor Ben Chan talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about how many times he tried out for the show, what it was like behind the scenes, going on a championship run, and who HE thinks is the best Jeopardy player of all time. It's all ahead on this geniu...

You watched her for years as a FOX6 TV anchor. Now, Stephanie Grady has a new career teaching young female athletes how to succeed in all facets of their life. She tells WTMJ's Libby Collins her story of growing up devoted to training for the Olympics as a figure skater, her method for success, and her techniques for training young women to be camera-ready and business-savvy. It's all ahead on thi...

You may not know his name, but chances are you've seen photos taken by Samer Ghani, who has worked for multiple organizations and businesses in the city. Samer grew up in Milwaukee as the son of an immigrant single mom from Palestine. Today, he talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about his experiences working with rock stars, athletes, and fashion models in New York City as a professional photographer...

Since beginning as an Italian bakery on the east side in 1964, Palermo's Pizza has become one of the best-known pizza makers in the U.S. Today, Libby Collins talks with Giacomo and Jasper Fallucca about how it all began, the trials and tribulations of bringing their pizza to the national and international market, and what's next for Palermo's on this delicious edition of WTMJ Conversations!

The Milwaukee Fire Department has developed the MORI program to address the problem of multiple overdose calls. Chief Aaron Lipski and Lt. Jonathan Belott talk with Libby Collins on this edition of WTMJ Conversations about the Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative.

Gary Nocasek may be the most interesting man in the world. He's held many different titles in wildly different fields, each of which sounds more outlandish than the last. Today on Conversations, he sits down with WTMJ's Libby Collins to discuss his path from radio, to wrestling, to blessing lions, tigers, and circus clowns as the Deacon of Circus and Rodeo Ministry. If you think working for a chur...

Kristine Hoiland is a nurse practitioner in the Medical College of Wisconsin Division of Hematology and Oncology. But that's not the only thing Kristine does. She also works with international aid organizations, bringing her nursing skills to vulnerable patients in places like Haiti, Niger, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Nigeria, Uganda, Pakistan and Ukraine. Today on WTMJ Conversations,...

Jeff Morin, President of Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, grew up in a small town in Maine. Today on WTMJ Conversations, he talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about the culture shock he experienced attending art school, his path from Maine all the way to Milwaukee, and what he believes the future holds for artists with the advent of A.I. art. It's all ahead on this creative edition of WTMJ Conv...

As the new Editor-in-Chief of the Milwaukee Business Journal, Tim Gibbons has a large role to fill, and he knows it. Today on WTMJ Conversations, he sits down with Libby Collins to discuss his beginnings as a reporter, the importance of local news, how to make business interesting, and much more. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!

Cindy Karrels started crafting delicious chocolates for herself and her loved ones. Then, after more than ten years, she entered into competition at the State Fair. Today, the Best of Show winner talks to WTMJ's Libby Collins about how she began making chocolates, the people and ideas that inspire her luxurious flavors, and the intricacies of the chocolate-making process. It's all ahead on this de...

Sidney McCain, Music Director of WMSE, has worked with some of the biggest names on the music industry. Today on WTMJ Conversations, she joins Libby Collins to discuss growing up as the rebellious child of two parents involved in politics, her time as an intern with MTV, and her work with countless record labels. Tune in to hear Sid talk about her favorite and least favorite artists to work with,...

Brew City Wrestling promoter, Frankie DeFalco has been in the ring with notables ranging from Shawn Michaels to Andre the Giant. Today on WTMJ Conversations, Libby Collins gets in the ring with him to learn what it takes to become a professional wrestler.

Before Brian Noonan became co-host of Spanning the State, he worked in L.A. as an actor and comedian. Today, he talks with WTMJ's Libby Collins about growing up in Chicago, getting his start in radio, working as a bouncer with the mob, being a game show winner, and so much more. It's all ahead on this uproarious edition of WTMJ Conversations!

Greg Wesley is the new President and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Today, he talks with Libby Collins about the people who made him who he is today, the new community space, Thrive on King, and ways the Greater Milwaukee Foundations invests in the community. It's all ahead on this edition of WTMJ Conversations!