Best David Kevin Johnson Jr Podcasts (2025)

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Crazy Story Behind Oktoberfest in MKE, Top German Restaurants, Fish Frys and more! 1:06:44

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If you love some good Milwaukee history, beer, festivals, fish frys and… dive bars we’ve got a great one for you! Joined by Michael Sampson of Swarmm Events and Julian Kegel of Kegel’s Inn who have spearheaded the efforts to bring Milwaukee Oktoberfest to the Summerfest grounds for the first fulfilling Henry Maier’s prophecy from over 60 years ago …

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The Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 209 - Michael's Spirit Hits All Of Us At Times 46:23

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Send us a text In this latest episode, Me and D discussed the hole that Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has dug for himself and his team as well as what will it take for Notre Dame to join a conference if it wants a chance at making the playoffs in the future. We also talked about if Terence Crawford were to fight again, who would it be and also wh…

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RELOAD: The Secret to Thinking like Leonardo Da Vinci with Michael Gelb 30:57

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I’m reflecting on a conversation I had a while back with world-famous juggler, Michael Gelb. Michael is the world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development. He is the author of 16 books including How to Think Like Leonardo Da…

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The Me and D, Monday Night NFL Wrap Up Show - Session 208 - Week 2: Coming Out Hot And Hard (Pause) 59:34

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Send us a text Week 2 provided same late heroics mostly on the foot of the kickers. The Monday Night Crew acknowledged that if you don't have a decent kicker, it's going to be a long season. We've seen the once dominant Kansas City Chiefs start 0-2 for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era.....one of the crew members said that the window is qui…

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Gary Witt & JR Lockwood: Incredible Stories behind the PABST Theater Group and Green Monké one of the fastest growing infused sodas in the country 53:50

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Interested in incredible business stories? How bout' the Milwaukee music scene? We've got you covered. Gary Witt who took the PABST Theater Group from one theater that was losing (a lot of) money back in 2002 to a group of 6 venues that now does over 800 shows a year in the Milwaukee area. JR Lockwood through a lot of trial & error and hustle has t…

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The Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 207 - Free Speech Should Never Cost You Your Life 52:41

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Send us a text This week Me and D discuss the results of the bout between Terence Bud Crawford and Saul Canelo Alvarez. It was a fight for the ages when it has to be considered that each was protecting their legacies. We also talked about how our country is going backwards especially when a man was assassinated for speaking his mind. It doesn't mat…

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The Me and D, Monday Night NFL Wrap Up Show - Session 206 - Week 1: Too Soon To Overreact 52:51

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Send us a text The first week of the NFL season was an exciting one with many surprises and the Monday Night crew broke it down and gave our thoughts. We also gave our Best, Bust and Busters of the Week as well as our Week 2 picks. TPeazy (Trey Paige) jumped out to an early lead after Week 1, but will it continue? WEEK TWO PICKS Packers (Me, DJ, AM…

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RELOAD: Being Strong for Life and Getting Results with Gold’s Gym CEO Adam Zeitsiff 29:54

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I’m reflecting on a conversation I shared with Adam Zeitsiff a while back. Adam is the President & CEO of Gold’s Gym - one of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands. Gold’s Gym serves over 3 million people daily with more than 700 locations across 23 different countries on 6…

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Milwaukee Fall Guide: Festivals, Road Trips, New Openings & Events w/ Claire from VISIT Milwaukee 30:19

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Looking for some awesome things to do in and around Milwaukee this fall? We've got you covered. Richie sits down with Claire from VISIT Milwaukee to cover: Festivals Wine & Harvest Fest - Cedarburg, Sep 20-21 Oktoberfests MKE at Summerfest Grounds for the first time Germantown, Sept 27-28 Cedarburg, Oct 4-5 Bavarian Brew House Burlington, Oct 4 Lak…

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The Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 205 - Ben: We Hardly Knew Thee, So SYAD! 51:32

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Send us a text Fresh off the road, Me and D had a lot to discuss including the upcoming fight between Terence Bud Crawford and Saul Canelo Alvarez, NFL openers and Ben Simmons' retirement. There was much more but as always, it's a must listen! Thanks again for listening to the Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast! Hit us up for that merch - all sizes, st…

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Simplifying Growth with Meredith Schmidt 26:04

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I’m excited to welcome Meredith Schmidt, who recently joined me on my LinkedIn Live show and is my first ever Salesforce guest. She is the EVP and GM of Revenue Cloud. She's responsible for creating products to manage the product-to-cash lifecycle and end-to-end revenue management. T…

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DJ BG Good: From Day Job to National Tour 31:17

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You may know him from his viral pop ups over the summer or some of his recent events and shows that have drawn thousands of people but that wasn’t always the case for Bryan Gorelik - now known as DJ BG Good. We cover: Graduating UWM, working a day job then telling his Russian parents he was quitting to go full time as a DJ Viral Pop up at the Milwa…

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The Me and D, Monday Night NFL Wrap Up Show - Session 204 - Jerry Slipped And Called Micah The M Word 55:15

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Send us a text The Monday Night Crew is back with a couple of additions - TPeazy and JussDre - in the mix. In this first episode, we gave our thoughts on the upcoming season, what we're looking forward to and our picks for the first week of the 2025 campaign. Who will have the best record at the end of the year?? WEEK ONE PICKS Cowboys/Eagles - Eag…

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RELOAD: Leading with Creativity to Deliver Insight with Ron Tite 30:57

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I’m reflecting on a conversation I shared with Ron Tite a while back. Ron is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, speaker and investor. He has been an award-winning advertising writer and Creative Director for some of the world’s most respected brands. He is Founder and CEO of Church…

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There it is w/ 414Big Frank, Tommy Violet, Sunny Lou... and some Dating in Milwaukee call ins 58:47

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They’ve racked up millions of views in the last month on the TikTok smash hit “There It Is” -- but who are the men behind the lyrics, the beat and the dance? We got to sit down with Milwaukee Hip Hop Artist 414 Big Frank, Tommy Violet and Sunny Lou and covered: 414 Big Frank’s long road from growing up on the North Side of Milwaukee to break out hi…

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The Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 203 - We're Not Picking Up What Jake and Tank Are Putting Down! 56:58

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Send us a text Football is back! Enough said! Thanks again for listening to the Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast! Hit us up for that merch - all sizes, styles and colors!! MGD Apparel! Here's how to get in touch with us: MGD Apparel - Facebook [email protected] [email protected] David Johnson Sr. - Facebook @dkjsr - TikTok dave_johnsonjr - Instagram DJ…

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The CEO’s Guide to Leading with Purpose with Klaus Kleinfeld 27:26

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I’m joined by Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld, who is the only leader to have successfully served as CEO of two Fortune 500 giants on different continents: Alcoa in the US and Siemens in Germany. With a nearly forty-year career spanning multiple industries, from established businesses to tech st…

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Violent Femmes’ John Sparrow: From Growing Up in Milwaukee to Touring the World 43:13

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From playing in local Milwaukee bars to playing on stages in front of tens of thousands of people all over the world, John Sparrow’s story is incredible. PS: The Femmes will be back in Milwaukee at the PABST Riverside and just added a new show on October 19th (the October 18 show sold out)–you can get tickets here: https://www.pabsttheatergroup.com…

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The Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 202 - You Choose: The Crucifix or A Hot A$$ Roof! 1:01:55

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Send us a text In this episode, Me and D shared what we're looking forward to this upcoming college football season which starts August 23 with Kansas State traveling to Dublin, Ireland to take on Iowa State. We also marveled at the way Khamzat Chimaev totally dominated the now former champion Dricus Du Plessis and how we expect him to dominate the…

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Leveling Up Your Leadership with John Maxwell 30:14

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I’m joined by John Maxwell, someone who truly needs no introduction in the world of leadership. For over five decades, John has been teaching, writing, and inspiring leaders around the world. From his 5 Levels of Leadership to his 100+ books translated into 50 languages, he has shape…

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Colin Blackwell: NHL Player Enjoying an MKE Offseason and Untold Hockey Stories from Harvard, the Admirals and the NHL 1:05:07

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The NHL standout & Boston Native is back in Milwaukee for the offseason and dropped by to give his incredible backstory, some hilarious hockey stories, and why he loves living in the 414. Topics discussed: Weirdest fan interaction High school with Pat Connaughton and Joe Going to Havard Coming back from concussions and trying to play pro hockey Mak…

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The Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 201 - Cleveland Browns: What Are You Really Trying To Prove? 1:06:03

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Send us a text Shout out to Uncle Sunshine! In this episode, Me and D broke down Shedeur Sanders' first preseason game and both came away wondering what are the Cleveland Browns trying to achieve? Are they looking at who can help them win this season as well as the future or do they have other plans to trade Shedeur for draft picks that may help th…

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Becoming Shatterproof with Tasha Eurich 29:17

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I have one of my dear friends joining us. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, leadership researcher and bestselling author known for her ability to blend science and real-world insight. Her TED Talks have garnered over 10 million views. She has been named one of the world…

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The Rise of Stallis w/ Lori Fredrich, Dana Spandet, Thi Chao and Carly Weber 39:03

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The city neighboring Milwaukee has not always had the best reputation but has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade and there is no question that “Stallis” is and has been on the rise. How has this transformation taken place and what does the future of the city look like? On this episode we got to sit down with: Lori Fredrich: Awa…

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The Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 200 - If Your Community Is Racist, Let Us Know In Advance! 53:47

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Send us a text Me and D opened with the words that Terry McLaurin, Micah Parsons and even Trey Hendrickson must be saying to their respective teams - "Look here dawg, I need my cheese!" All three are important to the success of their squads and deserve to be paid. We also discussed the importance of taking care of those who are suffering from the e…

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RELOAD: Navigating Tech Ethically and Responsibly with Kara Swisher 27:38

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I’m eager to revisit a conversation with Kara Swisher. Kara is the co-founder and editor-at-large of Recode, producer and host of the Recode Decode and Pivot podcasts, and co-executive producer of the Code Conference series. She also has a special series on MSNBC called Revolution on …

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Wave Chapelle: MKE Artist’s’ Untold Stories with Drake & Lil Wayne, Milwaukee Music Scene and More! 54:03

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What’s it like when you get pulled out of a college class because Drake wants to meet with you? Wave Chapelle got discovered shortly after moving to Memphis for college and his life went Zero to 100.. Real quick… after signing with Yo Gotti. In this highly entertaining episode we discuss: Getting his first big break Growing up in MKE Stories with L…

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The Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 199 - Hulk: It's Hard To Separate The Character From The Man 1:07:23

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Send us a text Me and D were stunned by the news of the untimely death of Malcom Jamal Warner, RIH. We also discussed the passing of legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan and how hard it is to separate his character which was beloved from the racist person that we found out that he truly was. Our pet Jenkins led off the show by letting someone know that th…

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How AI Changes Everything with Adam Brotman and Andy Sack 32:12

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. I'm thrilled to have two guests with me this week. The first is Adam Brotman. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of the strategic consultancy Forum3. He was the inaugural Chief Digital Officer at Starbucks, where he played a pivotal role in launching the company's renowned mobile payment and loyal…

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Best Hike & Brewery Trips in WI w/ Midwest Hikes and Hops 31:38

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If you enjoy the outdoors, hiking and trying new breweries this episode is for you! We got to sit down (and have a beer with) Andrea and Derek Schwab, the couple behind the popular Instagram account Midwest Hikes and Hops who filled us in on all the must try hikes and breweries around the state (and some outside) including hidden gems we’d never he…

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The Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 198 - No Respect For Jalen; Ain't That F'd Up? 55:06

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Send us a text In this latest edition, Me and D wonder why Super Bowl champion and MVP Jalen Hurts does not get more recognition for his play. We also highlighted the swing-off that was implemented for the first time in this year's All-Star game. You know we love to introduce a new segment and we did - this one is called Ain't That F'd Up? Please e…

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The Activator Advantage with Matt Dixon 28:01

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. I'm super excited to welcome Matt Dixon to the show. He is a Founding Partner at DCM Insights, a global training and advisory firm, and a leading expert in business development and client experience. He's a frequent contributor to HBR and an author of bestselling books, including The Effortless…

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Chef Adam's $15k Win, NM Annual Mtg & Music in Milwaukee 51:00

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We catch up with Chef Adam Pawlak following his big Cutthroat Kitchen win, sit down with Jersey Frank Di Meglio to talk about Northwestern Mutual’s Annual Meeting and his updated top four pizza spots in Milwaukee, and chat with Allen Halas for recaps on Summerfest and Harley Fest—plus a spotlight on female Milwaukee artists to watch and more. Chef …

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The Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 197 - Me and D: Showing Love To Deeetroit! 1:03:49

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Send us a text From Wimbledon to MLB to whether or not Caitlin Clark should have been on the cover of NBA 2K26, we chopped up a lot in this episode. We also gave the Motor City some love since it appears that sports are alive and well in Detroit. D also had some Juicy News involving two well-known people in their respective careers, but you'll have…

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The Future of AI with Steve Lucas 28:45

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, we hear from Steve Lucas. Steve is a seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of experience in enterprise software leadership. As the CEO of Boomi, he spearheads efforts to connect the world through a transformative technology platform. Previously, he was the CEO of Marketo and iCIMS.…

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The Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 196 - Malik: Be Ready To Make Your Cheese Overseas 1:10:15

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Send us a text Me and D covered several topics this week, from the verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial, NBA free agency and a major NFL trade. We also devoted some time to MLB, WNBA and UFC. And despite the heat, our pet Jenkins appeared to let someone know that they are a jackass. We hope you enjoy this episode! Thanks again for listening to t…

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RELOAD: The F.A.T.E of Curiosity and Being Curious All the Time with Dr. Diane Hamilton 33:31

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Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I’m reflecting on a conversation I had with Diane Hamilton. Diane is a nationally syndicated radio host, award-winning speaker, author, and educator. She is the MBA Program Chair at the Forbes School of Business and has a Ph.D. in Business Management. She is the creator of the Curios…

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Dating in Milwaukee: Call-Ins you won’t believe & other CRAZY stories… 1:17:04

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A date at Melting Pot Brookfield gone wrong, a caller with her ex’s name tattooed on her back and much much more on this month’s dating in Milwaukee ep. Marley’s dating glow-up: meeting her new guy at the NFL Draft and surviving Appleton fishing trips Deja’s unexpected cruise romance and plans to show Milwaukee off Relationship advice from Karen in…

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The Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 195 - Come On Man 101.7 MPH? Who's Hitting That? 1:02:25

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Send us a text In this episode, Me and D discussed the fact that rookie draft pick ACE Bailey got his career started off in a negative way speaking of where he does/does not want to play. Since when is it OK to even insinuate that you possibly will not report to the franchise which drafted you? Me and D also updated the progress of Shohei Ohtani on…

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How the Like Button Changed Everything with Bob Goodson 30:09

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I welcomed Bob Goodson to the show. Bob is President and Founder of Quid, a Silicon Valley–based company whose AI models are used by a third of the Fortune 50. Before starting Quid, he was the first employee at Yelp, where he played a role in the genesis of the like button and observe…

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Outside The NBA - Session 194 - Thunders Roll; SGA Makes History 38:14

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Send us a text The NBA Finals came down to a Game 7 and the Outside The NBA crew gave our thoughts on the game, the series and the season as a whole. We also might have come up with a reality show worth watching! Commissioner Silver, Me and D on Line 1! Thanks again for listening to the Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast! Hit us up for that merch - all…

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Mr New York: Untold Stories from Legendary Milwaukee DJ 46:12

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He started throwing parties in his teens (one led to an evening in a police car), never went to college, has headlined Summerfest and has been spinning records in Milwaukee and for celebrities around the country for more than a decade (even though he’s not that old compared to Richie). In this episode we sit down with Mr New York and cover the foll…

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Outside The NBA - Session 192 - Two Players, Five Picks For Bane? Insane! 48:09

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Send us a text The Outside The NBA crew gathered to watch Game 5 of the NBA Finals and gave our thoughts on a variety of topics including what hasn't Mark Jackson not received any calls for a head coaching position and who are the best brother duos in history? We also found out why Big Perk looked so angry during the telecast! :) Thanks again for l…

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The Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 193 - AP: Boxing/Fighting Is Not For You! 1:02:24

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Send us a text In this episode, Me and D talked about the excitement of a Game 7 in the NBA Finals, something we haven't had since 2016. We also discussed how video of a wedding day incident that he was involved in went viral and made it to People Magazine's people.com site. We also brought Jenkins out of his pen to let someone know that they were …

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Brand Lessons from Taylor Swift with Kevin Evers 28:47

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. I’m excited to welcome Kevin Evers to the show. He is a Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review. He's written popular articles on brain science, Hollywood blockbusters, the art of persuasion, and the unpredictability of success. But what he is here to talk about today is his new book called Th…

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Taylor Amann: American Ninja Warrior BTS & Must-Try Places in MKE 38:49

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Taylor Amann, Milwaukee native and all-around badass, just made it to the American Ninja Warrior semi-finals — but what’s it actually like to run a ninja course at 6:30 AM with zero practice and a million bucks on the line? We get the full behind-the-scenes scoop (spoiler: lots of hanging, barely any sleep), plus her wedding plans (it’s next week!)…

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The Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 191 - Bengals? Knicks? Who Had A Worse Week? 1:00:02

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Send us a text In this Father's Day edition, Me and D asked the question which franchise has had the worse week - the Cincinnati Bengals with their contract issues or the New York Knicks who fired their coach without seemingly having a plan in place to hire a successor? We also introduced a new segment called Pops' Pop Culture Question of the Week,…

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RELOAD: Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Working Environment with Emily Chang 33:40

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Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I’m looking back on a conversation I had with Emily Chang. Emily is a San Francisco-based anchor and an executive producer of “Bloomberg Technology.” Before joining Bloomberg in 2010, Chang served as an international correspondent for CNN in Beijing and London, as well as a reporter …

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MKE Women Breaking Through in Sports Media: Sydney Gille, Grace Scalzo, Kimberly Bates 1:02:32

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Today we take you behind the scenes of working in sports media with three amazing women who have achieved success working respectively for the Bucks, Marquette, Packers, Admirals, Brewers and the NBA -- yes we have all the major teams in WI covered in this ep! Topics Covered: Backstories Biggest star struck moment Biggest slip up working in sports …

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The Me and D, Pops and Son Podcast - Session 190 - Patchy Gave Us A Patchy Mix Of BS! 1:00:20

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Send us a text In this episode Me and D focused on the Pittsburgh Steelers finally confirming that their "third option" at QB this season will be present when mandatory training camp starts Tuesday. Also, ahead of Game 2, we discussed how shocked we were that the Indiana Pacers stole the first game of the NBA Finals. There's so much more for you an…