Producer Dom is back with another round of Binge or Cringe. Pete and Greg weigh in on a mix of pop culture, trends, food, entertainment, and everyday habits, deciding what deserves the hype and what belongs in the cringe category. As always, the debates are spirited, the opinions are questionable, and listeners are encouraged to play along.

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Veronica Pope of Film Wisconsin joins Pete and Greg to talk about the future of filmmaking in the Badger State. They discuss her vision for Film Wisconsin, efforts to attract more productions, and what it will take to make Wisconsin a bigger player in the film and television industry. From economic impact to creative opportunities, Veronica shares why Wisconsin could be an ideal place for filmmakers to call "action."

Scott O'Donnell of the Wisconsin Historical Society joins Pete and Greg to discuss the work being done to preserve and share Wisconsin's rich history. From new initiatives and projects to the stories that continue to shape the state today, Scott highlights why history matters and how the Historical Society is helping connect Wisconsinites with their past.

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Filmmaker Dan Davies joins Pete and Greg to talk about his remake of the Wisconsin cult favorite The Giant Spider Invasion. Dan discusses taking on a beloved B-movie classic, the challenges of updating it for a new audience, and what fans of the original can expect from the remake. They also dive into independent filmmaking, practical effects, and why giant spiders continue to terrify moviegoers nearly 50 years after the original film crawled onto the screen.

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Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach cover a wide range of topics in this episode, from technology and local activism to movies and aging. They kick things off with another text-to-win contest before diving into a conversation about the growing number of data centers being proposed around the country. Activist Blaine Halverson joins the show to discuss concerns about their impact on local communities, energy use, and the environment.

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Filmmaker, artist, and comedian Daniel Wheeler joins Pete and Greg to talk about his upcoming film My Brother & Bigfoot, his award-winning short film Daniel Needs to Leave, and his run in Oshkosh's Funniest Comedian contest. They discuss filmmaking in Wisconsin, finding comedy in everyday life, and how Daniel balances his creative work as both an artist and performer.

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Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach kick things off by asking listeners a simple question: when money gets tight, what's the first thing you cut from the budget? The answers range from dining out and streaming subscriptions to a few more creative responses from callers and texters. Along the way, the conversation bounces between personal spending habits, everyday expenses, and a few laughs about life's little luxuries.

Later, Producer Dom serves up "Hole Truth: The Donut Quiz", a game packed with donut trivia, true-or-false questions, and surprising facts about America's favorite fried pastry. Greg manages to pull off a win, despite a few questionable guesses along the way.

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Culture critic Brint Davy joins Pete and Greg to discuss his effort to reinstate a no-phone policy at the famous Alamo Drafthouse theaters. While the policy has long been praised by moviegoers who want a distraction-free experience, the lift of the ban for phones to order food, has created outrage among loyal fans, including Brint. Brint has started a Change.org petition that asks patrons to put -- and keep -- their phones in their pocket.

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It’s Movie Club night, and Pete and Greg are taking on Casino Royale. They discuss Daniel Craig’s first outing as James Bond, their favorite scenes, memorable villains, and whether Casino Royale deserves its reputation as one of the best Bond films ever made.

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Logan Wroge, Senior Communications Specialist with Travel Wisconsin, joins Pete and Greg to talk about some of the best things to do around the state this June. From festivals and outdoor activities to hidden gems and summer road trip ideas, Logan shares a few great ways to make the most of Wisconsin as summer gets underway.

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Writer and humorist Felipe Torres Medina joins Pete and Greg to talk about his work as a writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the art of comedy writing, and his book about navigating immigration in the United States. Felipe shares stories from behind the scenes in late-night television, how humor can help explain complicated issues, and what he's learned from writing about the immigrant experience.

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