If the original founder of Wheel & Sprocket had his way, it would have been a car dealership... well, that didn't happen. What did happen was the creation of an iconic brand with 10 locations that has made an incredible impact on the community for more than 50 years.

We sat down with second-generation family members Amelia, Noel, and Tessa to hear the inside stories on:

•  Their origin story with Frank and their father, Chris Kegel 
•  Their earliest memories in the business, including the crazy commercials and comics they created 
•  The growth of Wheel & Sprocket 
•  The annual Bike Expo at the State Fair Grounds 
•  The legendary Kegel family bike trips 
•  Chris Kegel's lasting legacy 
•  The best places to cycle in Wisconsin and more

This episode is presented by our good friends that we’ve worked with for years (and that now banks Wheel & Sprocket), First Federal Bank!

Ishdarr is a Milwaukee legend- he started taking off while in high school and gained early fame through hits like “Locals” and “Too Bad”, he toured the world and landed a role in White Boy Rick alongside Matthew McConaughey. 

What’s he been up to the last few years and what’s next? 

We cover: 

• Growing up on the northside of Milwaukee 
• The most trouble he got in 
• His European tour at age 20 
• Taking off with with his hits Locals and Too Bad 
• Getting arrested 
• Getting cast in Whiteboy Rick alongside Matthew McConaughey and what that was like 
• Favorite spots in Milwaukee 
• New project - "There is no Tomorrow" 
• What’s next and more 

What’s better than summer in Milwaukee? On this episode we’re joined by Josh Albrecht and Claire Hanan from VISIT Milwaukee to let you know all the events to hit in May & June (plus a couple others)! We cover:

• Milwaukee Wheel of Fortune 
• The Adidas Shoe Drop that sold out (and another one coming) 
• The Milwaukee Gold Rush? 
• Michelin in Milwaukee 
• Milwaukee Chefs 
• Must hit events in May & June

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, and if you haven’t thought about what you’re going to do for the leading lady in your life, today’s episode should give you some ideas. We’ve got three amazing moms joining us for a conversation on all things motherhood. Okay… maybe not all things. But, they’ll be sharing some of their biggest lessons learned as moms, funny things kids do, and how to treat the moms in your life right. Think spas, gifts, date nights, and more.

We’re joined by Monica Jurken, Alysha Newby, and Allison Steinhafel as we dive into what it takes to be a full-time mom while balancing careers and maintaining their lifestyles.

Topics covered:

• Biggest surprises about motherhood
• Things they got wrong
• Funny things kids do that they can’t laugh at
• Favorite thing about being a mom
• What Milwaukee moms’ like: Mother’s Day gifts, favorite spas, kids activities, date night spots & favorite woman-owned businesses in the area

Is Milwaukee one of the toughest cities to be a cop in? Former Milwaukee Police Sergeant who spent 25 years on the force joins us today and he’s got some stories that you are going to find hard to believe.

We go over:

• If Milwaukee is a difficult city to be a cop in 
• What he’d change about Milwaukee 
• Several near death experiences on the job 
• Craziest call he’s ever received 
• How not to act with the police 
• What people get wrong about cops

When Christian Yelich got traded to Milwaukee he didn’t know what to expect. He didn’t know any players on the team and his car got snowed in his first week in town. A warm welcome for a California guy coming from Miami. 

Since then it’s been an incredible run. He won the NL MVP his first year here, the Brewers have made the playoffs in 7 of the last 8 seasons, he’s made several all-star games and has become one of the most beloved athletes in Wisconsin. Off the field, his Home Plate Charity Concert has raised over $250,000 and is back again this May. Tickets ---> https://www.yeli22concert.com/

But the job’s not finished. After experiencing the NLCS twice Yelich is still chasing bringing a World Series in Milwaukee. 

On this episode we cover: 

• The Yelich Home Plate Charity Concert 
• Getting traded to Milwaukee & winning NL MVP
• Memories with Bob Uecker 
• Blocking out the noise over a 162 game season  
• His famous beer chug off with Bakhitari and Aaron Rodgers 
• What a World Series would mean to him and the city 
• The Murph/Counsell transition and playing for Murph 
• Favorite Brewers Memories 
• And more 

How did a business go from a produce cart to an iconic Milwaukee area brand with 17 locations that donates hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to charity?
Today we sat down with co-Owner and third generation family member Ted Balistreri to go over:

• Sendik's backstory 
• Ted's early days at Sendik's 
• Expansion in the 70s 
• Biggest obstacles 
• Continued growth 
• Building culture 
• Why local 
• The legend of Pappa Fallucca 
• How to spend $50 on a meal for your family 
• New Whitefish Bay store

The Milwaukee Film Festival kicks off its 18th year next week! What’s on tap this year and how did it start? We also dive inside the Milwaukee film and creative scene:

• Backstory of the MKE Film Festival 
• Is the Milwaukee film community slept on? 
• Wisconsin is the lowest state for arts funding 
• Craziest set experience 
• Working on Top Chef 
• Best places to film 
• Why Milwaukee? 
• Favorite moments

What's it like going 150mph neck and neck with other drivers? How about taking down 74,000+ people in one competition? Best places to race or ride go-karts in Wisconsin? We cover it all and more on this week's fun episode with Cam Ebben and Nick Falluccaa.

Cam Ebben:

• 14 time iRacing World Champion 
• Multiple Spec MX-5 Race Winner
• 2021 Wisconsin State Karting Champion
• 2023 SCCA First Gear Mazda Challenge Champion
• Wisconsin Native from Appleton 
• Only 22 

Nick Fallucca

• Palermo’s Pizza Chief Product & Innovation Officer 
• Owner of Ember Social in Grafton 
• Good friend & Has survived multiple vacations with E Sports legend Brandon Tschacher
• Club races regionally

How has Milwaukee Uncut happened? We got to sit down with Josh Albrecht and..... Josh Albrecht on the Joshing Around Milwaukee Podcast to talk all things Milwaukee Uncut, the growth and our favorite spots around the city. We had a great time so decided to run it on here as well.

Make sure to check out Joshing Around for more great Milwaukee content!

https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/good-things-brewing/joshing-around-milwaukee/