Maino and the Mayor

It’s Maino’s birthday today, and listeners text in their well-wishes and play rounds of “Win Maino’s Money” with Nicolet Bank. We also welcome Grace Hageman with the KROC Center in Green Bay. They have a Family Fun Night coming up on Friday night. The event will help you Shake off the winter blues with fun spring-themed activities for the whole family! Admission is free for Kroc members and $5 per person for non-members—but you can get free entry by bringing two non-perishable or canned goods for the Salvation Army’s food bank or two personal hygiene items to support those in need. Then Dean Bruce with Lindy’s Sports and editor of Lindy’s 2025 Draft Guide joins John and Mike to talk about what to expect with the draft as it’s coming to Green Bay. We also get a special visit from Kevin Van Ess who plays a little happy birthday jig for Maino!

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!

While Jim is on vacation, Maino welcomes several guest hosts this morning, Mike Steavpack from Fox Sports. Brittney Merlot joins to give a bit of a recap of the deadly storms down south this past weekend. She also talks about the fire dangers we currently have, and the chance for snow coming mid-week.

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!

Nate Olson, a friend of the show and a leader in the community with Olson Legal Group, LLC in Oshkosh and Berlin, is back in the studio with the guys. He reminds us of his military service and talks a bit about the law he practices and some things his group can help clients with. He also shares great advice for end-of-life planning. We thank him for his involvement in the community and for his service to our country. Then we welcome the creative mind and community-minded Tavia Hopfensperger. She and her husband purchased the old fire station in Dale, and created Old Station 31 Spirits. Rob and Tavia explain what they do this way: from selecting premium ingredients and purest water to the meticulous milling, mash, fermentation, and distillation process, each step is a nod to tradition with a touch of modern artistry. With a family history in service to the community, their story AND their products, we’re very thankful they joined us with the Maino & The Mayor Top Craft Pick Promotion. Make sure to vote for them!

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 talk movies to start the hour with Nathan Deming, a Wisconsin filmmaker who is in to promote the Green Bay Film Festival event coming up this weekend. His movie “February” tells the story of Miguel (David Ezekiel Duran), a recent immigrant to a small town in Wisconsin. A mysterious co-worker (Richie Gordon) invites him to experience ice fishing, and Miguel embarks on a night on the ice he will never forget. Then Makenna Mae and Jake Alan are in our Heights Pub & Parlor Music Series spotlight! Makenna and Jake are part of the group Grand Union, but they also perform as an acoustic duo. They knock our socks off with awesome music! A great way to end the week and kick off the weekend!

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 hour starts with Mark Husen from Bellin Sports Medicine. Mark joins via the phone because he’s down in Madison working the WIAA finals! Mark’s main message was to take some time this weekend and go down and enjoy and support the teams! A big thank you to Mark and the staff at Bellin for being a part of high school sports in Northeast Wisconsin. Then Steve Brandes, President of the Wisconsin Herd, calls in to help promote the next several home games for the team. They’re on a run to the playoffs, and he’s asking the fans to come out and be the “6th Player” for the team. Tonight is “Wisconsin Her Night,” which focuses on Women’s History Month. We all need to “Herd Up!”

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 guys are getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day a little early. First, they promote Producer Todd’s fundraising for St. Baldrick’s, an organization that raises money to fight childhood cancer. Then Lisa Hale, host of NEWisco Weekend, swings by to fill us in on what’s in store on the show this weekend. The program focuses heavily on the holiday weekend (no green beer was consumed during this segment).

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 welcome Kelly Northlee from Fondy Famous and Pat Tracey with Discover Oshkosh. Both are here to get us excited about these great communities. Kelly shares how her work in real estate gave her the opportunity to segue into telling the stories on Fond du Lac, and surrounding communities. And Pat Tracey gives us the downlow on St. Patrick’s Day events and also the next Discover Oshkosh video that he’s filming tomorrow morning to feature some of the great coffee shops in town.

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!

Nate Olson, a friend of the show and a leader in the community with Olson Legal Group, LLC in Oshkosh and Berlin, is back in the studio with the guys. He reminds us of his military service and talks a bit about the law he practices and some things his group can help clients with. He also shares great advice for end-of-life planning. We thank him for his involvement in the community and for his service to our country. Then we welcome the creative mind and community-minded Tavia Hopfensperger. She and her husband purchased the old fire station in Dale, and created Old Station 31 Spirits. Rob and Tavia explain what they do this way: from selecting premium ingredients and purest water to the meticulous milling, mash, fermentation, and distillation process, each step is a nod to tradition with a touch of modern artistry. With a family history in service to the community, their story AND their products, we’re very thankful they joined us with the Maino & The Mayor Top Craft Pick Promotion. Make sure to vote for them!

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 another show from Oshkosh. If you’re wondering, the guys showed up on time but still had problems finding the studios. (Is anyone surprised?) Jim and John also discuss some of the Packer trades and high school hoops. Then Dr. Ryan Ames from InSight Eye Care joins the guys to talk about eye health. From the importance of diet for eye care to the various tests and medical procedures that he and his staff provide, it’s a very informative segment.

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 welcome Tori Wittenbrock and Janelle Fisher from the Green Bay Press Times for our “Headlines With The Press Times” segment. Tori talks a bit about some of the local sports going on right now, including the UWGB Women’s Basketball team’s trip to the NCAA Tournament. Then, Janelle focuses on some of the local entertainment in Green Bay and introduces Tarl Knight from the Tarlton in Green Bay. Tarl has created the Bammy Awards and talks about why it’s so important for the community to embrace the arts. Then our own Teri Barr shares a new “Slice of Wisconsin” which focuses on the St. Patrick’s Day-inspired celebration that takes place in “New Dublin”, Wisconsin.

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!