Ever hear the word "Zemblanity" before?

Us either.

It wouldn't be the first time Eric Petersen taught us something new and it certainly won't be the last.

In a fascinating discussion, the guys sit down with the legendary (and famously private) WTBA contract lobbyist to talk through the wild state budget process, politics, and the ripple effects felt throughout the transportation world.

Oh, and then there were discussions about scooters, baseball bats, and liquor laws.  Don't miss it.

After 57 years, more than 3,000 unique performers, and countless memories formed in front of 12 stages, Summerfest has literally helped shape Milwaukee and its lakefront.

But "The Big Gig" isn't just about the music.  There's the sights, the smells, the snacks, the scenery and the sentiment that you can't find anywhere else in the world.

With opening day (June 19) on the horizon, the guys sit down with Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. CEO Sarah Smith Pancheri to find out why Summerfest is a must-see (and must travel-to) every year.

You almost certainly know his name, but how well do you really know Tim Michels?

The Michels Corporation owner and vice president has worked hard with his brothers to grow his parents’ business from $150 million to more than $4 billion today.  Michels employs 8,000 people worldwide and works on a wide array of transportation and infrastructure projects.

And, of course, there’s that recent bid for governor.

Still, as Steve and Lane found out this week, there’s a whole lot more to Tim Michels and he’s happy to share it if you ask.  Favorite band?  Favorite book?  Coolest job site he’s been on?  It’s all in the fourth edition of “Road Trippin’ With WTBA” podcast.

Mike Manazir's resume and leadership chops speak for itself.

Naval academy graduate, Top Gun graduate, commanding officer of a fighter jet squadron, commanding officer of a U.S. aircraft carrier, retired two-star admiral, Boeing executive, author.

Still, he'd be the first to admit he's made mistakes.  Plenty of them.

That disarming honesty and relatability made Admiral Manazir an excellent guest speaker at WTBA's Annual Convention in 2025 and the subject of our third podcast.

The guys unpack some of Manazir's excellent leadership advice while sharing some of the incredible stories he taps into to drive his points home.

At 40 years old, Dan Zignego has already accomplished a lot in his life.  Still, his overall goal is to be successful as possible.

How does he define that?  And how do chickens, ice cream cones, and ballroom dancing fit into that calculus?  Listen in as the new WTBA Board President shares his insights into life, leisure and the pursuit of roadbuilding.

In the first-ever "Road Trippin' with WTBA" podcast, Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Executive Director Steve Baas and Director of Communications Lane Kimble share some of the many notable, entertaining, and insightful moments from two Packers legends who joined WTBA for the 2025 Annual Convention.

Antonio Freeman and Santana Dotson were general session speakers, taking more than a dozen questions from the audience.

Hear what was going through Freeman's mind when he was lined up for his then record-setting Super Bowl touchdown catch, the intangible things Dotson learned from Reggie White and much more.