The Cabin

Happy New Year’s Eve! We couldn’t end the year without reviewing some of our top episodes of the 2022. While we have loved every episode put out and guest that we’ve had, the numbers have determined your favorites and this episode provides clips of them all. 

The Cabin Crew can’t wait to bring you more episodes exploring the best of Wisconsin in 2023 with a new crew and new voices behind the mics! Make sure to follow along on our Instagram (@thecabinpod) for more content and to let us know what episode you want to see in the new year!

This bonus episode of The Cabin Podcast is presented by Rock County; https://bit.ly/2THPoeX

Uniquely Wisconsin is a broadcast & streaming series that spotlights the untold stories of Wisconsinites and highlights the communities in which they live. From the emotional and heartwarming, to the humorous and the historic, the Uniquely Wisconsin brand captures the essence of the people of America’s Dairyland. Discover Wisconsin is of the places and things, Uniquely Wisconsin will be more about the people. 

On this episode, we are featuring Rock County! We share stories about the Edgerton Tobacco Warehouse Redevelopment, the Cozy Inn, the Beloit International Film Festival, and so much more!

Learn more about Rock County by watching our videos, “Wisconsin’s Underground Railroad: Escaping to the North" https://youtu.be/vdOyzKJ2EJs; "Emerging Talent: Spotlight on Kids" https://youtu.be/lYbn3xE2650; and "Helping our Community: Friends of Rock" https://youtu.be/Bk2zlN_TBM4. 

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Door County; https://bit.ly/3lHoZss

The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX

Campfire Conversation: The Cabin is usually a place full of fun and games and today…we literally mean it! To celebrate the final full episode of the year, we are bringing you all the elusive ‘Jeopardy’ themed episode! This game battles the wits of Eric Paulsen against Rick Rose and Josh Ostermann for the winner of all things Wisconsin trivia. Play along and see how many you get right - and if YOU can beat our ultimate knowledge buffs!

But that’s not the only surprising twist in this episode…tune in to find out who is hanging up their headphones.

Best Western; When you’re ready for your next adventure, they’re ready to welcome you throughout 40 Wisconsin locations! Plus, with their Best Western rewards program never expires; https://bit.ly/3zCCK3f

Shop Discover Wisconsin; Check out the Cabin Podcast merch and use code “CABIN” for a discount at; https://bit.ly/3PEtnFN

Marshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3klM56E

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring La Crosse County; https://bit.ly/3i5t20l

The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX

Campfire Conversation: The weather outside is frightful…and not everyone loves the snowy adventures that await us in Wisconsin! Sometimes you want to head inside to stay warm and toasty, but need some inspiration for new activities to do. Well have no fear, The Cabin is here! This episode gives a *long* bucket list of unique and fun activities you can enjoy this winter while staying away from these cold Midwest temperatures. 

Ideas include: special art exhibits, trying different sport parks like laser tag or trampolines, axe throwing, local movie theaters, and SO MANY more ideas!

Wisconsin Counties Association; Learn more about what the WCA has planned for 2023 with Mark O’Connell; https://bit.ly/3ehxDHH

Shop Discover Wisconsin; Check out the Cabin Podcast merch and use code “CABIN” for a discount at; https://bit.ly/3PEtnFN

Marshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3klM56E

Know Your Wisconsin: Harbor Assistance Program; https://bit.ly/3VeXsNX

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Sauk County; https://bit.ly/36RRoVd

The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX

Campfire Conversation: One of the best parts of the holiday season are the lights! Whether it’s the magic of the twinkle in the lights, or the brightness on the dark days, there’s no denying that lights are one of the most joyful parts of the holidays. To celebrate, we brought all 4 Cabin co-hosts together to share their favorite holiday light shows in Wisconsin! And frankly…they covered so much more than just that. The Cabin Crew goes through the state by region and shares a full rolodex of shows you can marvel at this winter ☃️ 

For a full list of holiday light shows in Wisconsin, check out Eric’s blog from State Trunk Tour here; https://statetrunktour.com/holiday-lights-shows-across-wisconsin/

Best Western; When you’re ready for your next adventure, they’re ready to welcome you throughout 40 Wisconsin locations! Plus, with their Best Western rewards program never expires; https://bit.ly/3zCCK3f

Shop Discover Wisconsin; Check out the Cabin Podcast merch and use code “CABIN” for a discount at; https://bit.ly/3PEtnFN

Marshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3klM56E

Know Your Wisconsin: Skijoring 

This bonus episode of The Cabin Podcast is presented by Monroe County; https://www.co.monroe.wi.us/

Uniquely Wisconsin is a broadcast & streaming series that spotlights the untold stories of Wisconsinites and highlights the communities in which they live. From the emotional and heartwarming, to the humorous and the historic, the Uniquely Wisconsin brand captures the essence of the people of America’s Dairyland. Discover Wisconsin is of the places and things, Uniquely Wisconsin will be more about the people. 

On this episode, we are featuring Monroe County! We share stories about the Kindness Community, Inc., Sparta’s Butterfest, Wetherby Cranberry Company in Warrens, the Elroy-Sparta State Trail, the Former Railroad Depot, and Fort McCoy!

Learn more about Monroe County by watching our video, “ Barn Restoration: Music Before the Making”; https://youtu.be/TW_X8sRNDsg and “Wisconsin Animal Rescue: Chasing Daylight”; https://youtu.be/OXM2iGi8pJM

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Ashland County; https://bit.ly/3y9QRtf

The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX

Campfire Conversation: This episode is all about Wisconsin’s best winter hiking destinations…and some of the best breweries to pair with those trails! We are joined by Andrea and Derek from @midwesthikesandhops to share their top tips for winter hiking and preparedness! And of course, they share some of their favorite hiking trails along Lake Michigan and the breweries they love to hit afterwards! But don’t worry, Eric and Susan talk about plenty of other trails and beers to explore across the state in this winter-tastic episode!

Follow along on Andrea and Derek’s adventures AND meet up with them on one of their “hikes and hops” by following along on Instagram @midwesthikesandhops!

Shop Discover Wisconsin; Check out the Cabin Podcast merch and use code “CABIN” for a discount at; https://bit.ly/3PEtnFN

Marshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3klM56E

Know Your Wisconsin: Jefferson County Christmas Village 

This bonus episode of The Cabin Podcast is presented by Visit Lake Geneva; https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/

Any day that we are joined by Stephanie Klett in The Cabin is a great day! And today, we are talking about the magic that is awaiting people when they visit Lake Geneva in the wintertime. They have everything from their annual Electric Christmas Parade, to the Santa Cruise, to the Parade of Trees, to Christmas in the Country, and even a display of the world’s tallest glass tree! Plus, we also discuss a variety of things to do, eat, see, and enjoy anytime you visit Lake Geneva during these chilly months – and as Stephanie says, “a winter in Lake Geneva will make you fall in love with winter again.” 🎄

As mentioned in the episode, watch our latest full episode on Lake Geneva, hosted by Stephanie Klett, on our YouTube channel; https://youtu.be/BT8_m-NSCcs

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we’re featuring Rock County; https://bit.ly/2THPoeX

The Cabin is also presented by WCA’s Group Health Trust; serving local governments and school districts, the WCA Group Health Trust partners closely with members to fulfill their employee health benefit obligations in a fiscally responsible manner. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3JMizCX

Campfire Conversation: Ah Paul Bunyan. The quintessential symbol for flannel, flap jacks, and lumberjacking. The logging history of Wisconsin is a so rich and defines so much of our great state. We had to be joined by co-host, Ramsay, as we talk through the logging history of Wisconsin, how “the hardest working river in Wisconsin” got its name, and of course share our love for the Sawmill Brewing Company. We also discuss fun folklore around Paul Bunyan and where you can enthrall yourself in a lumberjack competition today!

Shop Discover Wisconsin; Check out the Cabin Podcast merch and use code “CABIN” for a discount at; https://bit.ly/3PEtnFN

Marshfield Clinic; All of Us Research Program; https://bit.ly/3klM56E

Know Your Wisconsin: Walnut Hollow; https://bit.ly/3EjHCew

This bonus episode of The Cabin Podcast is presented by the Ho-Chunk Nation; https://ho-chunknation.com/

Today we are celebrating and honoring National Native American Heritage Month with a member from the Ho-Chunk Nation! And what better day to celebrate than Ho-Chunk Day? We are joined in The Cabin by Casey Brown from the Ho-Chunk Nation to educate us on this heritage month, share some history, and explain how the Ho-Chunk Nation is known as “the people of the sacred voice”. If you want to feel educated and inspired – dive into this episode stat!

• As mentioned in the episode, watch the Mitchell Redcloud Jr. story, which Discover Wisconsin released in early 2022 was nominated for an Emmy here; https://youtu.be/KFCNHpCFxgI
• And watch the “Explore Ho-Chunk” playlist on YouTube here; https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7W3pRM42nINZiRCY7n39jbC_OvpIZDhO