Welcome to STEAM in MKE, where we explore Milwaukee's thriving science, technology, engineering, art, and math ecosystem and infrastructure.

Today, we sit down with Katie Schober and Leah Rosenbaum, the innovative minds behind STEAM Milwaukee (https://www.steammilwaukee.com)

As champions of hands-on learning, they're revolutionizing how Milwaukee's students engage with STEAM education by providing crucial resources to schools and teachers.

From robotics kits to laboratory equipment, they're bridging the resource gap and preparing our city's youth for tomorrow's opportunities.

Jump in to learn how this dynamic duo is transforming education and building a stronger Milwaukee.

STEAM in MKE is proudly presented by nvisia, 7 Rivers, Summerfest Tech, Ontech Talent, Michael Best, and Associated Bank. For more information, visit us at SteamInMKE.com.

Step into 2025 with Milwaukee's favorite local podcast, presented by Summerfest and Crescent9 THC Seltzers!

Steve and Adam start with "In the Corner with the Milwaukee Admirals" and drops you rinkside with star player Cal O'Reilly for a candid conversation about team culture, on-ice intensity, and what makes Milwaukee feel like home, presented by the Milwaukee Admirals.

Next, sponsored by NVISIA, get an insider's look at Milwaukee's booming tech revolution with visionary Milky Way Tech Hub founder Nadiyah Johnson, who's putting the city on the national tech radar.

Discover your next adventure with the VISIT Milwaukee monthly events segment, packed with can't-miss January happenings across the city.

Cap it off with Winter Break founder Kate Pociask ([email protected]), who's transforming Milwaukee's winter blues into an adrenaline-pumping festival featuring everything from dog sledding to winter surfing this February.

TextMKE Giveaway: Want to rock authentic Admirals gear?

Text JERSEY to 414-338-8911 by Sunday, January 5th at 5 PM CT for your chance to win one of two jerseys!

Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series has been presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson’s 2024 Homecoming Celebration.

This episode features Milwaukee legend Ian Abston, one of the founders of Newaukee, the Hoan Group (connecting executives in Milwaukee and Madison) and Forward48 (developing young leaders around age 30), and the very visible civic project Light the Hoan.

Ian’s vision for our city involves creating a sustainable ecosystem to help the next generation of civic leaders execute their ideas more efficiently, learning from his own experiences of both success and difficulty in implementing major projects.

Jump in to learn more about your city and the people that make it great!

Thanks for listening.

Love you, Milwaukee.

Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series has been presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson’s 2024 Homecoming Celebration.

This episode features Milwaukee legend Beth Weirick, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown - Business Improvement District 21.

My conversation with Beth reveals her deep personal connection and nostalgia for Milwaukee.

From her memories of Sunday drives in a wood-paneled station wagon with her family to riding the number 10 bus downtown as a teenager, Beth gives us genuine joy and pride in seeing downtown Milwaukee's transformation from a place where "you could roll a bowling ball down Wisconsin Avenue" to today's vibrant community.

Jump in to learn more about your city and the people that make it great!

Thanks for listening.

Love you, Milwaukee.

In this episode, Adam sits down for a great conversation with Ike Winter, a Milwaukee wood artist who creates elaborate pieces using only found materials and minimal tools.

Ike has gained national attention through viral works like a giant Crayola box, driven by his philosophy of "delusional optimism" - the belief that any day could bring amazing opportunities while staying authentic to his creative vision.

It’s an inspiring story of how focusing on what naturally interests you, combined with an optimistic mindset and dedicated work ethic, can lead to unexpected success.

Jump in with us to learn more about your city and the people that make it great.

Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Wanna meet some Milwaukee Legends? Check out the series in our stream, sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is the Transfer Pizzeria Café. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. And our official legal THC beverage partner is Crescent9 Seltzers. Intro and outro music provided by Milwaukee’s own, NEWSKI. Finally, get in on random Milwaukee experience giveaways at TextMKE.com.

Thanks for listening.

Love you Milwaukee.

In this interview, Steve and Adam talk with Stephanie Grady, a former Fox news anchor turned entrepreneur who co-founded Influential Athlete, a company helping high school athletes navigate Name, Image, Likeness or NIL opportunities through coaching and education rather than traditional sports agency services.

The conversation explores both her professional transition and her personal journey from competitive figure skating to broadcasting, with humorous moments including a co-anchor literally diving behind the desk during a live broadcast and her observations about Midwest culture, particularly how Wisconsin is "too nice to have four-way stop signs."

The episode also captures the changing landscape of high school athletics in Wisconsin, with Stephanie's company working to help pass NIL legislation while teaching young athletes valuable business and life skills.

Learn more about Influential Athlete at https://influentialathlete.com

Jump in with us to learn more about your city and the people that make it great.

Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Wanna meet some Milwaukee Legends? Check out the series in our stream, sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is the Transfer Pizzeria Café. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. And our official legal THC beverage partner is Crescent9 Seltzers. Intro and outro music provided by Milwaukee’s own, NEWSKI. Finally, get in on random Milwaukee experience giveaways at TextMKE.com.

Thanks for listening.

Love you, Milwaukee.

Welcome to another episode of our Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities.

The Milwaukee Legend Series has been presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson’s 2024 Homecoming Celebration.

This episode features Milwaukee legend Fred "Freedo" Berry, a former Milwaukee Admirals hockey player from Edmonton who came to Milwaukee in the 1980s and never left, eventually opening the Hockey Haven, a beloved hockey superstore. 

After playing junior hockey from age 15 and spending time in various minor leagues, Berry found his home in Milwaukee where he played for seven years, drawn to the city's down-to-earth people and strong sports community - and he continues to serve the hockey community today through his store which has become something of a local gathering spot, like "the old town barbershop.”

Jump in with us to learn more about your city and the people that make it great.

Thanks for listening. 

Love you, Milwaukee.

This episode, featuring our friends Jonah from Molson Coors and Blanca from i.c.stars, was recorded LIVE at Summerfest Tech 2024.

Since 2018, Summerfest Tech has been shining a spotlight on Wisconsin's growing tech scene, bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to network, educate, and celebrate tech in our great city.

In this episode we learn more about how i.c.stars builds successful partnerships with companies like Molson Coors through a 16-week technology internship program for non-traditional candidates. From this, Molson Coors has hired nine i.c.stars graduates.

The partnership goes beyond just financial sponsorship, focusing on mentorship, career development, and community engagement, with Molson Coors being named i.c.stars Corporate Partner of the Year in 2023 and offering opportunities for graduates to work across their North American operations.

Jump in to learn more about your city and the people that make it great.

Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Wanna meet some Milwaukee Legends? Check out the series in our stream, sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. And our official legal THC beverage partner is Crescent9 Seltzers. Intro and outro music provided by Milwaukee’s own NEWSKI. Finally, get in on random Milwaukee experience giveaways at TextMKE.com.

Thanks for listening.

Love you Milwaukee.

In this episode, Steve explores First Stage Milwaukee's production of Pete the Cat through conversations with educators and a couple of kids who, although they had a great experience, were endearingly random in their humorous responses.

The two kindergarten teachers, Erin and Andrea, shared their experiences taking their classes to see the show, explaining how Pete the Cat's message of resilience resonates with young students and highlighting First Stage's commitment to high-quality theater for children and all age audiences.

The interviews Connor, age 6, and Fletcher (Steve's son), age 5, bounce delightfully between plot points about "the BW bus" and entertaining tangents about naked crayons, showcasing the wonderfully unpredictable nature of talking theater with kids.

Jump in to learn more about your city and the people that make it great.

Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Wanna meet some Milwaukee Legends? Check out the series in our stream, sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. And our official legal THC beverage partner is Crescent9 Seltzers. Intro and outro music provided by Milwaukee’s own NEWSKI. Finally, get in on random Milwaukee experience giveaways at TextMKE.com.

Thanks for listening.

Love you Milwaukee.

In this episode I sit down with Emma and Maria from the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra's (MYSO) philanthropy team to discuss their upcoming Play Your Part event.

Side note, in my day job I head up marketing for MYSO. So I have a little inside info on this, too.

Anyway, this FREE community celebration on November 9th from 10am to 6:30pm at the Sharon Lynn Wilson Center in Brookfield showcases all of MYSO's ensembles - from orchestras to jazz bands to steel pans - featuring 1,000 talented student musicians.

Whether you stay for one performance or make a day of it, the MYSO Play Your Part extravaganza perfectly captures the energy and excellence of Milwaukee's young musical community.

RSVP for MYSO's Play Your Part concert here!

Now jump in with us to learn more about your city and the people that make it great.

Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Wanna meet some Milwaukee Legends? Check out the series in our stream, sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. And our official legal THC beverage partner is Crescent9 Seltzers. Intro and outro music provided by Milwaukee’s own NEWSKI. Finally, get in on our random Milwaukee experience giveaways at TextMKE.com.

Thanks for listening.

Love you, Milwaukee.