Experience Milwaukee

Ok, here it is. We put together what we think sums up the podcast for 2020. It's fast and funny and has a little Black Belt Theatre in the background. Thanks so much to our 2020 sponsors: Transfer Pizzeria Cafe, FEW Spirits, KOSS Stereophones, and Indeed Brewing. And thanks so much more to you, our loyal listeners! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Thanks. Just Thanks. This is a short one, so jump in for a message from Steve and an announcement about how to snag some pizza and FREE KOSS headphones next week. Oh, and a FULL version of our intro and outro song by Black Belt Theatre. 

Ever wonder what a complete nerd out on video games would sound like on the podcast? Well, here you go! In this episode, Adam and Steve have so much fun talking with Tommy Ludan, Player 1 at CARCADE (carcadegames.com), an anywhere arcade. Learn how Tommy went from daytime attorney to bringing social entertainment to Milwaukee through engaging park-and-play events. And yes, Steve tries to keep Tommy and Adam from super nerding out but he loses that game! But, good news, there could be a Tecmo Bowl matchup between Adam and Steve in the near future...

What do you do with an old pharmacy that got its start in the 1930's? Well, you turn it into the most awesomest, badass food hall, of course! Jump into this chat where Adam and Steve learn more about Crossroads Collective from Emily Chirillo, Director of Operations for New Land Enterprises. Including how Crossroads Collective is, in many ways, an innovative jump start fro micro-restaurants. Oh, and Adam tries to get you to buy him gift cards.

With all of the changes to remote environments this year, technology has been at the core of extending work and education.  But what do you do when thousands of students don't have the connectivity hardware and software needed to keep up? You innovate. In this episode, Adam and Steve learn more about that and all the other things the MPS Foundation is up to directly from its Executive Director, Wendell Willis. Listen in on how the foundation is ensuring MPS students maintain an equal footing in education, innovation, and professional connections. Then, head over to www.mpsfdn.com if you want to get further involved.

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll shake your head. But if you love beer, or have a beer lover in your life, this is a must listen! In this episode, Tia, Adam, and Steve preview the Milwaukee Honey Barleywine from Indeed and the Tiki Bay Milkshake IPA, Kringle Monster, Existence Grand CRU, and Sour Golden Ale from MobCraft. It gets wild. It gets crazy. Oh, and we also drop a secret way to get even more access to the limited supply of some of these beers at Transfer Pizzeria Cafe, too. Take a listen, then head online to order from all three ASAP on Friday, November 27!

What to do you get when you mix home-grown passion, enthusiasm, and a genuine love and appreciation for life? You get Elizabeth Kay, morning show host at 99.1 The Mix, podcaster, 1:1 coach, mom, wife, and more. In this episode, Adam and Steve dig into Elizabeth's journey to today. From delivering newspapers and what she learned at First Stage, to growing mint in her yard and infusing it in bourbon. Listen to this one, then listen to Elizabeth often on 99.1FM or the Radio.com app. Note: we cut some good parts from this recording to save for a future release - keep an ear out for that!

In this episode, Adam and Steve continue their exploration of Milwaukee's East Side, this time stopping to chat with Andie, the owner of Little Monsters children’s boutique. If you're looking for fun, you've found it! From clothes to puzzles and toys and everything in between, Little Monsters has that something special you're seeking for the kids in you life. Jump in and listen to hear how Andie got started, who named the boutique, and how things are going. 

In this episode, Adam and Steve chat with Brian Sammons, founder of Twisted Path Distillery. Do we talk spirits? Yes. Do we talk about how Brian was making rum in his kitchen? Hell yeah. We also talk about so many other Milwaukee places that Brian collaborates with. From running counter intelligence operations in the CIA to creating certified organic spirits from scratch, we cover it all. Even Steve's riff on a Manhattan with Twisted Path rum!

In this episode, Steve and Adam have a lively discussion with Kellie J. Sigh, Executive Director of College Possible Milwaukee, an organization making college admission and success possible for students from low-income backgrounds through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support. It's positively impacting the lives of so many young people in Milwaukee. Listen in to learn more about the organization and how you can help, including sending potential participants to apply to the program. Oh, and perhaps to help Adam go back to 11th grade. Visit www.collegepossible.org/milwaukee or email Kellie directly at [email protected].