We Never Met

In this episode Sam meets musicians, artists, singers and bandmates in Paper Holland, Andy Kosanke and Joe Tomcheck. They chat about how the band formed, skateboarding, Tragic Hero, writing music, burning out, Milwaukee, video games, their first album and collect calling.

In this episode Sam meets John Huber and Zack Whittington, bandmates in the bluegrass band, The Wandering Boys. They chat about why they started playing bluegrass music, harmonies, moving to Chicago, disingenuous music, virtual reality music videos and performing at condo openings.

In this episode Sam meets Oliver Hunt, chef and owner of the food truck Hidden Kitchen MKE. They chat about how the food truck got started, culinary school in Stockholm, the orchestra of a kitchen, moving to Milwaukee, his background in the culinary industry, and working in a remote town in Scotland.

In this episode Sam meets Jessi Woska, chainstitcher and artist. They chat about what chainstitching is, how she got into chainstitching, working in fashion, quitting your job, cats, Damn Fine Coffee, Kansas City and Post Malone’s custom clothes.

In this episode Sam meets Jacob Bresette, owner of Lake Effect Surf Shop. They chat about surfing the Great Lakes, how Jacob got into surfing, his journey in entrepreneurship, Wiloha clothing, counter culture, northern Wisconsin, first skateboards and going pro in action sports.

In this episode Sam meets Dan Weiss, musical artist and owner of Dollop Coffee Company. They chat about how he got started in music, confidence, the parallels between music and coffee, the start of Dollop Coffee Company, growing his business and his new music.

In this episode Sam meets Laura Yepez, owner of the Wicker Park Inn. They chat about owning a bakery, how she got into owning businesses, adapting to changes, bed and breakfasts, expanding the Wicker Park Inn and AirBnB.

In this episode Sam meets Shirley Kienitz, owner of the shop Wolfbait & B-Girls and the clothing brand Bruiser. They chat about how she started her business, designing clothes from a young age, small businesses, going to fashion school on accident, backpacking through Europe, collaborating rather than competing, and taking risks.

In this episode Sam meets Andres Crovetti, multi-instrumentalist, artist, and producer. They chat about playing drums from a young age, borrowing a saxophone for 10 years, subbing in for bands, figuring out what you like, expectations, his solo music, and the role of ego in life.

In this episode Sam meets Carisa Marconet, founder of the Front Porch Concerts. They chat about how she came up with the idea for concerts on front porches, living in California, PorchFest, the college search, and the aspect of community.