On December 26th 2024 911 operator Alyssa Engen answered an emergency call from a frantic wife at a live music venue whose husband had just gone down while playing drums. 

And like that, Ayssa stepped into the moment to bring the impossible situation under control and start saving a life. Mine. 

Now, Alyssa and her husband Tom want to save another life, a child’s life. Together they are looking to adopt a child and the process is daunting with challenges both legally and financially.

Here in the studio to talk about their journey, goals and efforts is Alyssa and Tom Engen.

Fort Atkinson based singer/songwriter Katie Scullin is Live from the Madcity performing songs from her past catalog and a few new ones. Dain DiMattia accompanies Katie for an acoustic duo peformance.

Madison rockers Sean Michael Dargan Trio are back on Max Ink Radio performing songs from their catalog and talking about upcoming shows and new album.

Los Angeles rock band Shiver has Madison roots and singer Justin Blair is home visting for the holidays and has some new songs to premier.

Gin Mill Hollow co-founder, singer and guitarist Dan Plourde along mandolinist Joshua "Juice" Giudice are in the studio to premiere new music from the americana-fusion band.

Singer/Songwriter Madison Uphoff peforming Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio with in-depth interview.

Where can you buy goods made around the globe knowing your purchase is making a difference?

It’s Ethical Trade Co in Madison.

Ethical Trade Co is a local non-profit whose product sales help end modern slavery by creating more opportunities for the Artists.

Co-founder James Ferrett stops into the studio to talk about new location, prodcuts and more.

Stop into Ethical Trade Co at 1904 Winnebago Street, on the second floor

Open from 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday thru Saturday

Ethical Trade Co is closed December 24th thru Jan. 2nd

Shop online anytime at EthicalTradeCo.com Goods for a better world.

Rising Madison singer/songwriter Paige Kleber comes into the studio to premiere her new song "Give in and Cry" and peform other songs from her catalog plus a Christmas song for the holidays.

Joey's Song founder and Freezing Man Festival creator Michael Gomoll is in the studio with Rökker and Jane talking about the upcoming Freezing Man Festival at the Sylvee Theater in Madison on January 9-10 in 2026.

Gamma Ray Bar owner Kevin Willmott II is on the phone from behind his bar talking about acquiring an AED device, the importance of CPR training and hosting Rökker and Ironplow and Last Crack on the one year anniversary of his sudden cardiac arrest on-stage.