Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach

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Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach episodes

  • Johnny Beehner on Life on Stage (Hour 2)

    Comedian Johnny Beehner joins Pete and Greg to talk stand-up, life on the road, and what keeps comedy fresh. He shares stories from performing across the country, how he got started, and what audiences can expect from his style of humor.

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    Guests: Johnny Beehner
    43 min
  • Coke-Themed Quiz with Producer Dom Lee (Hour 2)

    Producer Dom Lee brings the chaos with a Coca-Cola-themed quiz game. From weird soda facts to pop culture and brand history, Pete and Greg put their knowledge to the test in a sugary showdown.

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    43 min
  • Rich Talarico on Comedy Writing, Sketches & Hollywood (Hour 1)

    Writer and producer Rich Talarico joins Pete and Greg to talk about his career working on comedy staples like Key & Peele, MADtv, Saturday Night Live, and The Tonight Show. He shares stories from the writers’ room, how iconic sketches come together, and what he’s learned from decades in comedy.

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    Relevant links from this hour: 

    • RICH TALARICO – RICH TALARICO 
      https://richtalarico.com
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Talarico
      • Guests: Rich Talarico
      43 min
    • Nite Lite Movie Club – Ghostbusters (Hour 2)

      Pete and Greg revisit Ghostbusters, breaking down some of the movie’s most iconic scenes and quotes. From “If somebody asks if you’re a god, you say yes!” to Venkman’s chaos and the film’s endlessly quotable moments, they dive into why the comedy classic still holds up decades later.

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      43 min
    • Michael Nguyen on Teacher Appreciation Week & Supporting Educators (Hour 1)

      Michael Nguyen, Executive Director of Teach for America Milwaukee, joins Pete and Greg to talk about Teacher Appreciation Week and the realities educators are facing today. From burnout and technology in classrooms to teacher pay and the future of education in the AI era, he breaks down the challenges of the profession and why supporting teachers matters more than ever.

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      Relevant links from this hour: 

      • Official proclamation
      • John Scott’s coverage of Teacher Appreciation Week
      • Dr. Underly celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week.
      • Teach for America Milwaukee (Michael’s leadership page is on here) 
      • Time to overhaul high school?
      • What happened when teachers ditched screens?
      • Stop meeting students where they are.  
      • Why some schools are cutting back on tech they spent billions of dollars on. 
      • Wisconsin Teacher Salary Reports
        • Guests: Dom Lee, Michael Nguyen
        43 min
      • Dan Gardner on the RunPee App (Hour 2)

        Dan Gardner, creator of the RunPee app, joins Pete and Greg to talk about the surprisingly relatable problem that inspired his business: knowing the best time to leave for a bathroom break during a movie. He shares how the app works, what it’s like running a family-built tech company, and how moviegoing—and apps like his—have changed in the streaming era. Plus, the guys ask the important questions about terrible theater timing and whether a “RunPoop” expansion is inevitable.

        • RunPee – The app that tells you the best time to run & pee during a movie so you don’t miss the best scenes. 
        • ‘Avengers: Endgame’ could be perfect storm for bathroom-break app | CNN 
        • ‘RunPee’ The Ideal App For Lovers Of Movies And Large Drinks : NPR FROM 2013

          • KLG, Hoda test out the ‘RunPee’ app for movie watching

          Guests: Dan Gardner
          43 min
        • Patrick De Haan on Gas Prices & What’s Driving the Spike (Hour 1)

          Petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan joins Pete and Greg to break down the latest jump in gas prices. He explains what’s causing prices to rise, how long the spike could last, and what drivers should expect heading into the summer travel season.

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          Guests: Dom Lee, Patrick De Haan
          44 min
        • Sam Buschman on Cheese, Wisconsin Culture & Going Viral (Hour 2)

          Sam Buschman, known as the “Cheese Queen of Wisconsin,” joins Pete and Greg to talk all things cheese. From her social media presence to Wisconsin’s deep-rooted cheese culture, she shares how she built her brand and why the state’s dairy identity continues to stand out.

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          Relevant links from this hour: 

          • Her Instagram
          • Her LinkTree
            • Guests: Sam Buschman
            43 min
          • Jim Santelle on Voting Rights (Hour 1)

            Jim Santelle joins Pete and Greg to break down major legal developments, including the latest around the Voting Rights Act and how recent decisions could impact voting standards. He also discusses new high-profile indictments and what they signal about the broader legal landscape.

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            Relevant links from this hour: 

            • VRA decision, 
            • Changing voting standards profoundly.  The new Comey and SPLC indictments as further illustrations of authoritarianism in America.  
              • Guests: Jim Santelle
              44 min
            • Zucker on Comedy: From Madison to Airplane! and Beyond (Hour 1)

              Filmmaker David Zucker joins the show to talk about building a comedy legacy from Madison to Hollywood, plus his new projects Star of Malta and Octoberfest. He also gets into his spoof-comedy course MasterCrash, the stories behind classics like Airplane! and The Naked Gun, and why great comedy still comes down to sharp writing and hard work.

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              Relevant links from this hour: 

              • David’s book, Surely You Can’t Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!, is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the cult classic that redefined comedy and launched a new era of spoof filmmaking.
              • David’s own spoof comedy course – MasterCrash: A Crash Course in Spoof Comedy, that breaks down the 15 essential rules he uses to write, direct, and edit effective comedy.
              • His other award nominated book is also available on Amazon: Before the Invention of Smiling: The Incredible Journey of the Zucker Family from Horse & Buggy to Indoor Plumbing.
                • Guests: David Zucker, Jim Santelle, Sam Buschman
                44 min

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