Milwaukee Uncut

 GoGedders host Richie Burke interviews VICE Media's George Jeng live from FallX19 and discusses innovation in the media landscape and what's next in journalism.

Richie goes over the state of podcasting, how we started and grew the GoGedders podcast, and what we've done to successfully launch and grow podcasts for everyone from local businesses to global brands. 

If you're interested in all things podcasting or looking to start or grow your own show, this episode is for you!

What drives innovation? Is it people? Process? Who's considered an innovator? What even is innovative thinking? What does it take to get there? Marquette University's newest podcast, Innovators on Tap, aims to explore the questions above and understand what it takes to challenge the status quo. 

Hosted by Chuck Swoboda, Innovator-in-Residence at Marquette University and former CEO of Cree, Inc., the show's aim is not to provide copy-and-paste recipes for innovation — rather, Innovators on Tap tackles complex topics by picking the brains of some of the country's brightest minds.

On this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, Richie sits down with Chuck Swoboda, Kyle Hagge, Kate Trevey, and our very own Alex Moehn to talk about how this stellar new podcast came to be. They'll cover the show's progress from idea to execution, and you'll learn plenty about innovation along the way.

Disrupt Milwaukee 3.0 is taking place on November 7 at Best Place. In this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, we preview the event and talk about innovation, transformation, the future of workplaces, how companies can adapt and recruit top talent, and more.

Over the past few years, the term “Gig Economy” has been trending -- and for good reason. The Gig Economy refers to 36% of US workers who parted ways with traditional nine-to-five jobs to be their own boss through freelance opportunities, independent contracts, and other revenue-generating side hustles. 

On this episode of The GoGedders Podcast, you’ll hear from Sarah Ferrance, who previously held positions at Bon-Ton, Kohls, and Harley Davidson before leaving the corporate world to start her own consulting firm, Hyacinth Nembhardt, who has a side hustle catering frozen/blended beverages, and Beth Ridley, who recently left a successful corporate career to launch a career wellness company.

Talent retention, innovation, and startup activity have long been lagging in Milwaukee — but in recent years, we've seen the momentum pick up. The Commons is one of the organizations making this shift happen. 

The Commons brings students from Milwaukee's collegiate ecosystem together and pairs them up with our thriving corporate and startup worlds to teach them entrepreneurial and innovative skills. They get real-world experience working with Milwaukee area businesses, and everyone wins. 

On this episode, we're joined by three of The Commons Innovation Fellows: Olivia Menzia, Tara Rahmani, and Ahmed Ali. We'll learn about their diverse backstories, what going through the Commons has taught them, their perspectives on Milwaukee, and why they've all chosen to stay here after graduating — even though that isn't what they planned on.

At this point, you've probably heard that the DNC will be hosted in Milwaukee, that it's projected to bring 50,000 visitors, and that it’s projected to have an economic impact of over $200 million on our city. What you may not know is the backstory of Joe Solmonese, the man leading the charge to bring this event to life, and how this opportunity could change both the outside perspective and the overall growth trajectory of our city.

On this episode, you'll hear: 

• What Milwaukee needs to do to take advantage of this opportunity  
• The arc of the convention and what needs to happen from now to July 2020 
• What happens if the Bucks make a late run to the Finals leading up to the convention
• How the convention will spread far beyond downtown Milwaukee
• The biggest concerns leading up to the convention 
• Milwaukee’s outside perception and how this can change it 
• Joe’s backstory and what motivates him 

This week, we're joined by Christine Specht, CEO of Cousins Subs. After Producer Gabe fanboyed about Cousins' fresh fries for a good five minutes, she sat down with Richie to talk about her journey at the helm of this awesome sandwich chain.

You'll hear all about how the brand initially started and has now successfully transitioned into its modern form, why Milwaukee (and Wisconsin as a whole) is great place to do business, working in a family business, how to stand out in a competitive market and much, much more.

Due to the popularity of the Dating Advice to Milwaukee Men episode, we're back (and better than ever). On the first installment, we spent a lot of time analyzing the life of Chris Stegman and had the privilege of hearing from Jonathan Haedt and the  Matt Michalek, better known as "The Wolf of Milwaukee". 

This time we’ve got more legit guests. We’re joined by Miss Wisconsin, USA, Danika Tramburg, Miss Milwaukee, Gabi Suliga, and matchmaker Lori Mendelson from “Smart, Funny, Single“. 

From how to optimize your dating profile, easy-to-follow self-care tips, what people are really looking for when they’re out on the town, how to date without falling victim to intimidation, and what to do when your boyfriend goes out for a cocktail and wakes up in Austin, Texas — we have you covered. 

Mayra Alaniz and Kenyon Terrell join us Live from the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. We shine the spotlight on these two inspiring recipients of the Rotary Scholarship, both of whom are first-generation minority college students doing great things. We are also joined by Eric Isbister, one of the mentors of the program and founders of the Rotary Scholarship Fund.