Best Fifer Podcasts (2025)

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45: Eliminating Chaos: How Ferrera Tooling Streamlined Scheduling, Quality, and Traceability 47:59

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When Cody Joy joined Ferrera Tooling Company in 2020, the shop was growing rapidly but struggling with chaotic systems. Scheduling relied on a single Google Sheet, paper travelers cluttered the floor, and quality records were scattered across uncontrolled spreadsheets. Twice-weekly meetings attempted to manage priorities, but inefficiencies threate…

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Original Fiction - Haunted

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“Haunted” was written, read and scored by Chad Fifer, with the generous participation of Heather Klinke.By Strange Studies of Strange Stories

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Tuesday, December 16th: Ti Windisch Joins WSD! 16:32

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Gyro Step Podcast's Ti Windisch joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss what has made the Bucks so uninspiring since Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury. Ti breaks down the news of the Bucks trying to buy heavy to keep Giannis happy.

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44: Massive Transformation with David Pannell of Faircloth Machine 49:35

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Faircloth Machine Shop's journey is one of remarkable transformation. Founded in the late 1960s as a manual machining operation, it was modernized under David Pannell, who joined in 1994 and helped transition the shop into CNC machining. By 2017, Faircloth adopted ProShop ERP, moving away from paper records and embracing digital systems that enable…

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Study 150 - The Soldier and Death

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We're casting weird fairy tale magic all month, beginning with the Russian classic The Soldier and Death!By Strange Studies of Strange Stories

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Tuesday, December 2nd: Ti Windisch Joins WSD! 14:37

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Gyro Step Podcast host Ti Windisch joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down the Bucks slow start to the season & whether or not blame falls on Giannis. Ti explains how the Bucks can start digging themselves out of this hole.

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43: From Multi-National Executive to Machine Shop Owner - Chris Basgall of Catamount 58:49

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Some shop owners work their way up from the shop floor. Chris Basgall arrived from the opposite direction. Before buying Catamount Machine Works, he spent decades leading IT, operations, and large-scale transformation inside one of the world's biggest telecommunications companies, serving 350 million customers across continents. Then he walked away…

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42: Scaling Smart, Leading with Data & Building a Future-Ready Shop at Prosper-Tech Machine & Tool 45:55

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Some shops grow fast. But very few grow fast and stay in control. Prosper-Tech is doing both, and doing it with intention. In just two years, Andrew and Gabby Devroy have helped transform the company Andrew's parents built in a garage into a 30-person aerospace and medical machining powerhouse, all while raising three kids and navigating the comple…

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Tuesday, November 18th: Eric Nehm Joins WSD! 14:41

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The Athletic Bucks Beat Writer Eric Nehm joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury last night, and what it means for the lineup moving forward. Eric explains what the blueprint will look like without Giannis on the court.

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Thursday, November 6th: Dustin Godsey Joins WSD! 9:28

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Chief Marketing Officer with the Bucks Dustin Godsey joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down some awesome things coming to Fiserv Forum this season, like classic jerseys coming back & phenomenal gameday promotions.

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Study 147 - Slaughterhouse-Five - Part 1

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Get unstuck in time with us as we begin Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five, a profound novel about war, trauma and plunger-shaped aliens.By Strange Studies of Strange Stories

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Tuesday, November 4th: Jon McGlocklin Joins WSD! 20:03

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Bucks legend Jon McGlocklin joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down the Bucks win over the Pacers last night, behind Giannis' game-winning shot! Jon discusses the new-look Bucks & the rejuvenated Giannis.

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Wednesday, October 29th: Jim Owczarski Joins WSD! 15:20

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Bucks Beat Writer Jim Owczarski breaks down Milwaukee's huge win over the Knicks last night! Jim explains Ryan Rollin filling in for Kevin Porter JR. & the Bucks place in the East right now.

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41: A Blank Slate Urban Machine Shop Concept - Matt Bruner of APW 55:09

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Matt Bruner, co-founder of American Precision Works (APW), shares the journey of launching a modern machine shop in urban Philadelphia with his partner, John Celley. Founded in October 2024, APW was built on a "clean slate" philosophy, emphasizing automation, streamlined systems, and a people-first approach. With complementary backgrounds (John in …

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Wednesday, October 22nd: First Hour of WSD- How Much Should QB/HC Relationship Play Into QB Salary?- Peter Feigin Joins WSD! 15:01

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Bucks President Peter Feigin joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss changes coming to Fiserv Forum this Bucks season! Peter discusses what he has in store for Khris Middleton's return to Milwaukee tonight.

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10-22-25 The Mason Crosby Show Interviews: Camille Davis 20:55

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Tuesday, October 21st: Eric Nehm Joins WSD! 17:24

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The Athletic Bucks Beat Writer Eric Nehm joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to preview the 2025-26 Bucks season! Eric breaks down each key players role from Giannis to AJ Green & the Eastern Conference's outlook.

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40: Shop Transformation Leads to the Largest PO Ever Received - Damon Snider 44:26

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Snider Precision began as a garage-based machine shop founded by Damon Snider's father in 1978, growing organically over decades through grit, bold decisions, and a passion for machining. Damon started helping as a child, deburring parts and learning CNC operations before joining the Navy. After his father fired an unreliable crew, Damon returned t…

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Thursday, October 2nd: Ti Windisch Joins WSD! 16:48

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Gyro Step Podcast Host Ti Windisch joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss the Bucks potential roster makeup with the preseason starting up next week. Ti breaks down interesting sound bytes from Bucks Media Day.

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Study 144 - Blind Man's Buff

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Start Spooky Season Spookily with Blind Man's Buff, a haunted house tale by H.R. Wakefield!By Strange Studies of Strange Stories

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39: Driving Excellence and Growth with Jeff Justesen of Oakdale Precision 57:50

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Oakdale Precision, a manufacturing company, transformed after adopting Pro Shop ERP. Previously reliant on a homegrown software system and tools like spreadsheets, whiteboards, and scattered network drives, the company faced challenges in scheduling, quality control, and tribal knowledge transfer. As the company grew, these limitations became unsus…

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9-30 Nine2Noon Interview: WISN's Dario Melendez 15:09

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Ramie Mahklouf and John Kuhn dissect the Bucks' championship aspirations with WISN 12 News Sports Director Dario Melendez. The trio analyzes Milwaukee's roster moves, Giannis's potential European swan song, and the team's standing in a competitive Eastern Conference. Plus, get the inside scoop on the Green Bay Packers' early-season stumbles and the…

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38: From Job Shop to OEM Manufacturer with Matt from Rise Armament 44:36

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Matt Torres is the Founder of Rise Armament, a company that manufactures drop-in triggers, rifles, and other firearm accessories. Rise Armament was founded in 2012 as a job shop specializing in contract work for the oil and gas, as well as aerospace industries. Around 2014 or 2015, Matt began designing a drop-in trigger as a side project, driven mo…

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Study 141 - There Are More Things / The Book of Sand

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It's a double-feature of Lovecraftian tales by Jorge Luis Borges: There Are More Things & The Book of Sand!By Strange Studies of Strange Stories

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37: The 3rd Generation Takes the Reigns at Gurecky Manufacturing 1:12:48

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Gurecky Manufacturing, a third-generation family-owned machine shop, has evolved from humble beginnings in a garage to a 42,000-square-foot facility with over 60 employees. Founded in 1983 by Kellen Montpetit's grandfather, the company has long served the oil and gas sector, though recent efforts aim to diversify into aerospace and other industries…

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36: Accidental Machine Shop Owner-Dan Fifer with Lane4 Precision 50:42

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Dan Fifer, Founder of Lane4 Precision, shares his unconventional journey into manufacturing after a 20-year career in medical device engineering. Frustrated by long lead times in R&D, he set out to build a high-performance machine shop to support fast-paced development cycles. Despite having no prior machining experience, he took a leap of faith, s…

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Study 138 - Who or What Was It?

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We're joined by special guest Jamie Brittain to discuss the uncanny tale Who or What Was It? by Kingsley Amis!By Strange Studies of Strange Stories

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35: Hard for the Right Reasons - Paramount Machine 57:39

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Paramount Machine, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a well-established and highly diversified machine shop with around 70 employees and a wide range of machining capabilities. They specialize in CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine work, including complex operations such as multi-axis and five-axis machining, and serve multiple industries, par…

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Friday, August 1st: Dustin Godsey Joins WSD! 12:09

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CMO of the Milwaukee Bucks & Fiserv Forum Dustin Godsey joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss the exciting news of the Bucks bringing back their Cream City jerseys. Dustin explains why they had to go away & why they're coming back with even more detail.

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07-25-25 The Lead Off Show 49:42

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34: A Dream Come True - ERP, QMS & MES in One with Gioni Bianchini 1:05:04

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End 2 End Manufacturing didn't start with high-tech machines or enterprise systems. It began as a contract welding shop focused on responsiveness, trust, and doing right by the customer. As the company grew, adding CNC machining, design, and prototyping capabilities, it became clear that tribal knowledge and whiteboards couldn't sustain the pace. T…

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Friday, July 18th: Ti Windisch Joins WSD! 20:02

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Gyro Step Podcast Co-Host Ti Windisch joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss the Bucks new & improved approach to offense now that Dame Lillard has officially made the decision to return home to Portland. Ti Breaks down Giannis' role in the new offense.

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33: 4x Growth in 1.5 Years at Serbin Machining 53:01

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Shops can lose money quietly due to missed deadlines, rushed shipping, and confusion that no one wants to admit. The real issue is often buried in scattered paper records and knowledge locked in one person's head. It feels normal until survival is at risk. At Serbin Machining, there was no pretending things would improve on their own. New owners sa…

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Wednesday, June 9th: Duane Rankin Joins WSD! 15:58

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Suns Insider for Arizona Republic Duane Rankin joined Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss Bradley Beal's potential fit with the Milwaukee Bucks. Duane breaks down Beal's last few seasons in Phoenix & why his value once released may be surprising.

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Wednesday, July 9th: Mike Evans Joins WSD! 10:57

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104.3 FM The Fan in Denver's Mike Evans joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss just how good Russell Westbrook is at this point in his career after an up & down season with the Nuggets. Mike explains how he can fit in with the Bucks if they were to sign him.

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07-08-25 The Mason Crosby Show Interviews: Ti Windisch 23:39

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Study 135 - The Sword of Spartacus

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Imperial Rome collides with the Cthulhu Mythos in The Sword of Spartacus by Richard L. Tierney!By Strange Studies of Strange Stories

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07-02-25 The Mason Crosby Show Interviews: Dustin Dopirak 19:31

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07-02-25 The Mason Crosby Show Interviews: Camille Davis 20:33

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Tuesday, July 1st: Keith Smith Joins WSD! 12:34

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NBA Insider for Spotrac Keith Smith joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss the financial implications of the Bucks releasing Damian Lillard & signing Myles Turner. Keith explains the intricacies of the financial standings of the Bucks & Pacers.

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Tuesday, July 1st: Frank Madden Joins WSD! 10:10

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Locked On Bucks NBA Insider Frank Madden joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss the huge moves made by the Milwaukee Bucks today. Frank explains how all the moves made better fit the Bucks game plan, despite losing Dame Lillard.

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Monday, June 30th: Jim Owczarski Joins WSD! 19:58

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Journal-Sentinel Bucks Beat Writer Jim Owczarski joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss the Bucks & Bobby Portis reportedly agreeing on a new contract. Jim breaks down what dominoes will fall next for the Bucks this offseason now that Bobby is out of the way.

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Thursday, June 26th: First Hour of WSD- Should the Brewers Actually be a Little Worried About Miz's Hot Start?- NBA Draft Winners & Losers So Far- Ti Windisch Joins WSD! 15:29

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Ti Windisch of the Gyrostep Podcast joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss the first round of the NBA Draft & all the rumors that have involved the Bucks so far. Ti breaks down what's available for Milwaukee in the second round.

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06-26-25 The Mason Crosby Show Interviews: Camille Davis 23:35

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Wednesday, June 25th: Gery Woelfel Joins WSD! 7:39

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Gery Woelfel of Woelfel's Press Box joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss the plan for the Milwaukee Bucks with their second round pick. Gery predicts whether or not we will hear some news regarding the Bucks tonight.

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32: Designing and Growing an Ideal Machine Shop with Tim Rousseau 54:10

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Most shop owners don't realize how much the structure and feel of their shop impact everything, including employee morale, customer trust, and long-term growth. Caught up in production chaos, they overlook the deeper issues holding them back: clunky systems, reactive decision-making, and a culture built on fear rather than trust. Tim Rousseau chang…

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Thursday, June 19th: Eric Nehm Joins WSD! 20:28

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Bucks Beat Writer for the Athletic Eric Nehm joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss when & how the Giannis trade rumors will end. Eric also goes in to detail about what the Bucks plan should be on draft night.

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Monday, June 16th: Eric Hasseltine Joins WSD! 15:51

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Voice of the Memphis Grizzlies Eric Hasseltine joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss the Grizzlies blockbuster trade of Desmond Bane. Eric discusses what this will mean for the landscape of the Eastern Conference now with Bane in Orlando.

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31: Life Changing Transformation with Perry Kuehn of K Tooling 1:19:18

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Most shop owners don't realize it, but the way they lead their team and the systems they use may be quietly holding them back. In this episode, we hear from Perry Kuehn of K Tooling, a shop owner with decades of experience who thought his business was running fine… until it nearly ran off the rails. What followed was a transformation that reshaped …

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Thursday, June 5th: Sean Deveney Joins WSD! 15:16

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NBA Insider for Heavy.com Sean Deveney joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss the NBA Finals matchup between the OKC Thunder & Indiana Pacers. Sean also dives into Giannis trade rumors & the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau.