Maino and the Mayor

Two wonderful local artists are in the studio this hour. First, Spencer Nolan Young, who has painted the famous Packer fences for the past several years, cleats for the players, and many other projects in Northeast Wisconsin and all over the country. The guys try to get Spencer to open up about his plans for the upcoming draft, but Spencer keeps it close to the vest. Spencer also agrees to a fundraising project that Jim and John have created to raise money for the New Community Shelter and a Veterans’ Breakfast project. Then, another great local artist, Ace Champion, pulls up with food, flutes and FIRE! He’s planning a great cooking class at Paradise North Distillery this Thursday night! He also flambes some bananas foster. (He let Maino do the flambe-ing, and we were all a little worried).

Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

Kevin Osgood and John Craemer from the USCG Auxiliary join the show to promote boating safety courses. It’s that time of year again, and Kevin and John say that about 80% of people on the water have not taken a safety course. We’re hoping to help change that. You can click HERE to see the upcoming dates for courses in Northeast Wisconsin. John and Kevin also presented Challenge Coins to Jim, John, and Todd. It was an amazing honor. Then another amazing friend stops by: Babs Smith. Her organization is planting another 50 apple blossom trees in with the Apple Blossom tree planting event at the Apple Creek Trail at Cherryvale Avenue in Appleton. It’s coming up on Thursday, May 8th, at 10 am. Babs also released her latest book: Day Tripping Kayak Wisconsin Waters of Green Bay West Shore: Green Bay to Garden Peninsula Upper Michigan.

Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

We’re only in the show for three minutes, and Jim and John are crabbing about various things. From gas pumps to whether or not Maino is related to John the Baptist, the grumpiness really comes through. Then, the conversation turns to the first concerts we all went to. It’s also Waffle Day, and there’s a disagreement about whether or not waffles are good. It’s also Maryland Day, and Maino proclaims that Maryland is the weirdest state. And then, the guys talk about the fact that they don’t like to sit too close to other people.

Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

Frank Hermans from Let Me Free swings by the show to talk about his latest show coming to the Meyer Theater. It’s called King of Krakow. The run starts on April 3rd and runs through the 19th. The show features Amy Riemer (as Angel of Angelica), Lisa Borley (as Wack Job), Sarah Galati (as Sarah the Italian), Tom Verbrick (King Brezinski), Paul Evansen (as Pauly Pencil Neck), Pat Hibbard (as Tick-Tock), Blake Hermans (as Stooley), Frank Hermans (as Lard Face). Sounds like another great time! Then Karl Loewenstein from Sturgeon Spirits in Oshkosh joins from our WISS studios. Sturgeon Spirits is part of our Maino & The Mayor’s Top Craft Pick promotion. Karl is the founder and president of Sturgeon spirits, and is passionate about the craft and traditions of distilling. He retired from a 21-year career teaching history at UW Oshkosh in January 2024 and believes in community, sustainability, and spirited living.

Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and Katie Hess with the Autism Society of Greater Green Bay joins Jim and John to inform them about its importance not only for people with autism but also for the general public. The society’s mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. It is working toward a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need when they need it. Then Gizmo joins to talk about Harry Houdini. Today would be Harry’s 151st birthday, and Gizmo gives us a bit of history on the man and the myth but also does a crazy cool card trick. Our minds were blown!

Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

The Mayor is back from his cruise, and he says he absolutely “loved it!” He gives us a rundown of some of the entertainment, the food, the ports. It actually does sound good! Then Brittney Merlot joins the show to give us a glimpse at the forecast for the week ahead. Looks like a bit of winter and a bit of spring. The guys also ask her what may be in store for the draft. Brittney says it’s too early to know, but historically, the weather is in the 50’s but could be rainy and warmer.

Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

Dennis Peters remains in the co-host chair while Jim continues his vacation. Mark Husen from Bellin Sports Medicine joins to help Dennis make a very important announcement: Dennis has been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. Devastating news for Dennis and his family and friends (radio friends included). However, the reason he wanted to do the special segment is to make the point that you should take care of yourself, advocate for yourself, and not disregard signs of illness. We thank Dennis for allowing us to be the venue for making this announcement. The meaningful hour continues when Cari Josephson from the Walk To End Alzheimer’s brings a special guest with her: former Wisconsin Governor Marty Schreiber. Governor Schreiber has recently penned a book called My Two Elaines about his story of caregiving for his wife, Elaine. He writes about having to watch his beloved wife gradually transform from the woman who had gracefully entertained in the Executive Residence to one who sometimes no longer recognized him as her husband. Net proceeds from the sales of My Two Elaines will be used to promote Alzheimer’s caregiver support programs.

Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

Dennis Peters joins us again this hour. Our friends Jim and Suzi Ploetz join the show again as “competitors” in the Maino & The Mayor’s Top Craft Pick promotion! They own and operate New Denmark Brewing and Duck Creek Winery & Distillery. They started home-brewing beer back in the early 1990s. In 2013, they opened the winery because of their passion for wine-making and growing grapes and after winning several amateur ribbons at the Wisconsin State Fair. After a few years, they wanted to get into creating distilled spirits. In 2018, they released several spirits: whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, brandy, and several flavored moonshines. Then Ashley McDermid flies in (almost literally) for the Heights Pub & Parlor Music Series. Today we welcome Jason Reisdorf, Jason Goessl and Ryan Thomas from “Son Reis Project.” Their Facebook page explains their music thusly: “Son Reis Project (SRP) is a sonic exploration at the intersection of heavy metal, free jazz, and punk.” All we know is that it was a fun and eclectic way to end a great week of radio shows!!

Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

Dr. Ryan Berns sits in for Mark Husen from Bellin Sports Medicine! Dr. Ryan Berns is Bellin’s new Sports Medicine Physician and Medical Director. Dr. Berns tells us a bit about his background but also about some of the injuries that are becoming more prevalent, especially for young athletes who begin specializing in a single sport at an early age. He really suggests being active in a few sports rather than focusing on just one. Then, Terry Charles with PMI joins to promote this weekend’s Monster Jam at the Resch Center! Driver Matt Cody joins to talk about his experience in the sport. Matt wasn’t even old enough to drive when he started working on monster trucks as an eighth grader. Growing up in Maryland, he was centrally located to assist Mike Vaters of Black Stallion, who provided Cody with early education by allowing the youngster to serve as a crew member.

Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

It’s Finally Friday! It’s been a helluva week and another great show is ahead of us! Kevin Erb & Tony Pichler join us to talk about the Simplify & Declutter event coming up on Saturday, April 12th. Partnering nonprofits include the Allouez Lions Club, Spokes of Hope, Resurrection Catholic Church, Ascension Lutheran Church, Saint Anne’s Episcopal Church, and Saint Matthews Catholic Church.  Some partner for electronics collection, others just for bicycles, eyeglasses, hearing aids, and printer cartridges. Sounds like a great event in our community! Then, NEWisco Weekend host Lisa Hale joins to fill us in on this weekend’s show!

Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!