Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach

Ben Giles, founder of Laughable Productions, joins Pete and Greg to talk about growing a comedy scene from the ground up. He shares how he got started, what goes into producing shows, and how he’s helping bring more live comedy to local audiences.

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Pete and Greg play “Real or Fake: Trump Edition,” sorting through a wild list of products and ideas tied to Donald Trump. From steaks and vodka to NFTs and sneakers, they try to figure out what’s legit and what’s completely made up—with plenty of surprises along the way.

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Comedian Mike Siegel joins Pete and Greg to talk stand-up, writing, and what it’s like performing across the country. He shares stories from the road, how he got into comedy, and what’s been making him laugh lately.

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Pete and Greg dive into Goodfellas for their Movie Club pick revisiting the classic and its lasting impact on Hollywood. From unforgettable performances to its influence on the crime genre, they break down why the film still holds up decades later.

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Chris Knopf, Executive Director of Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness, joins Pete and Greg to talk about the renewed push for mining near the Boundary Waters. He breaks down what’s at stake environmentally, why the issue matters for Wisconsin, and how recent policy changes could impact the future of the region.

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Michael Lee Nirenberg—author, filmmaker, and artist—joins Pete and Greg for an “After Dark” conversation about his book Cinematic Immunity: An Oral History of New York Filmmaking As Told by the Crews That Got the Shot. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the crews who make movies happen, what sets New York filmmaking apart, and how the industry has evolved through the eyes of the people rarely in the spotlight.

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Pete and Greg break down why gas prices in Wisconsin are expected to spike, react to a judge’s ruling that the DOJ must release the names of law enforcement officers, and dive into a head-scratching pop culture story—a new Michael Jackson movie that leaves out key figures like Janet Jackson and Diana Ross.

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Comedian Kristin Lytie joins Pete and Greg to talk about her mission to grow the comedy scene in Green Bay. She shares how she got started, what it takes to build a local comedy community, and where audiences can catch her next.

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Golnar Nikpour, associate professor at Dartmouth University and scholar of modern Iranian political and intellectual history, joins Pete and Greg to provide context on Iran and the forces shaping the current moment. She breaks down the country’s political history, key tensions in the region, and what people often misunderstand about Iran today.

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Sports reporter Mike Clemens joins Pete and Greg to react to the Packers’ latest draft picks. He breaks down what Green Bay added, how the new players fit the roster, and what the selections could mean for the team heading into next season.

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