Best Gary Gill 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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How to Get Over a Breakup with Dr. Etel Leit 46:48

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by author, researcher, speaker, and human communication expert, Dr. Etel Leit, who discusses why breakups shake us to our core and how to thrive forward. Dr. Etel is a prominent figure in psychology, education, and entrepreneurship and is the founder of SignShine™, a family center based in Beverly Hills. H…

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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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Women and Influence with Megan Gill 47:33

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by certified executive coach, professional speaker, strategic advocate, and the founder of Repowered Leadership, Megan Gill, who discusses her thoughts and experiences on the power of influence for women in the workplace. Megan has worked for almost two decades in the energy industry, providing her with an…

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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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Game On: A Woman’s Path into Sports with Jessica Beers 41:10

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by my friend, Executive Director of Kissimmee Sports Commission, Jessica (Jess) Beers, who discusses her career journey in the world of sports. In her role, Jess has oversight of the administration and management of the Kissimmee Sports Commission, which includes pursuing new strategic partnerships on beha…

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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 Trouble with Eating Disorders with Lisa Poole 39:55

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by specialist dietitian, Lisa Poole, who discusses her experiences with helping clients understand and navigate the difficult world of eating disorders. Lisa holds BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics and has a diverse NHS background across surgical, paediatric, menopause, and mental health settings. Lisa curren…

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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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Men, Save Yourself From Drowning with Avy Schondorf 47:46

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by entrepreneur, founder and podcast host Avy Schondorf, who discusses her journey that inspired her to help drowning men. Yes, Avy is a lifeguard, but that's not the type of saving we discuss! A lot of the drowning experience comes from Avy’s belief that if you have a big ego, it is difficult to ask for h…

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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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Empathy is Your Superpower with Susan Allan 46:27

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by life and relationship coach, Susan Allan, who discusses her thoughts, feelings, and experiences with empathy. Susan is one of the 2025 Vogue Daily's “Most Successful Coaches Pioneering Growth and Empowerment" and 2025 Calipost’s "10 Most Influential Life Coaches in California Transforming Lives" Since 1…

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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 10 Commandments of Truth with Meir Ezra 1:06:43

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by inventor, banker, professional speaker, coach, author, and philanthropist, Meir Ezra who explains his 10 Commandments of Truth. Meir is a spiritual entrepreneur - a unique combination of business with spirituality and he believes that if you focus on money only, your life will never be a true success, b…

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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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Achieving Metabolic Health with Alivia Cortez 53:21

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by entrepreneur and founder of Frame Health, Alivia Cortez, to discuss the impacts of metabolic dysfunction and how to achieve metabolic health. Frame Health an organization dedicated to empowering women before and during midlife to elevate their potential. Alivia spent most of her career as a Marketing Ex…

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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 Journey to Entrepreneurship with Jody Jacobson 40:17

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by founder of Integrated Hospitality Consulting, Jody Jacobson, who discusses her journey to entrepreneurship while serving the hospitality industry. Jody specializes in driving financial excellence and optimizing business performance for companies in the hospitality industry. She does this with a strong f…

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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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Easier Car Buying with Lloyd Hecht 34:25

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by founder of BestCarDeals.com, Lloyd Hecht. Lloyd has been in the automotive industry since 1978 and knows all too well that the industry has a bad stigma. Through his experience he saw a need for people to become more educated in this important area. Now, Lloyd teaches people how to make this a great exp…

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Christa Haberstock on Being Bookable as a Speaker 39:55

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What does it take to go from “nice-to-have” to non-negotiable?In this episode of Leadership NOW, Dan Pontefract sits down with Christa Haberstock—founder of See Agency and Bookable Speakers, and author of Become a Bookable Speaker. Together, they unpack what it means to lead with an “obvious advantage”—the kind of value that gets you rebooked, resp…

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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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Becoming Fearless with Dr. Benjamin Ritter 48:30

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by educator, founder, author, and professional coach Dr. Benjamin Ritter, who is here to discuss his experiences, thoughts, and processes around Becoming Fearless. Ben is the founder of Live for Yourself Consulting whose sole purpose is guiding leaders to create a career they love and create organizations …

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ICF & Coaching with Robyn Holloway 38:11

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by leadership coach and current (at the time of recording) President of the International Coaching Federation Calgary Chapter, Robyn Holloway, who discusses her journey in coaching. Robyn’s career encompasses over 25 years of experience in human resources, consulting, media, law offices and healthcare. Her…

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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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Stronger Team Work with Faris Aranki 46:47

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Send us a text Have you ever worked on or with a team? How seamless of an experience was it for you? In my experience, some teams are great, some are good, and some are kinda rubbish. Supporting teams to greater successes was the focus of my conversation with Faris Aranki who is the founder and CEO of Shiageto, Consulting, who specialize in this ar…

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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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Maria Franzoni on Bookability and Leading in the Speaking Industry 40:54

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Maria Franzoni has booked Neil Armstrong and Liza Minnelli—and mentored hundreds of speakers in between. In this episode of Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract, she explains what separates the truly bookable speaker from the rest, and how those same principles apply to leadership, business, and long-term impact.We explore how speaker bureaus are evo…

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ABC's of Success with Marnie Swedberg 50:30

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by leadership mentor, author, radio show host, and keynote speaker, Marnie Swedberg, who discusses her framework called 'The ABC’s of Success!' Marnie’s history includes fires, floods, a tornado, car wrecks, business setbacks, a burglary, lightning strike, ambulance rides and more. She models come-back beh…

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Mandy Gill on Grit, Goals & Getting Back Up 39:14

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What do ultra-marathons, workplace distractions, and failed goals have in common? Mandy Gill. In this candid episode of Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract, Mandy shares her journey—from overcoming anorexia to guiding leaders through resilience and workplace wellness. Her book "Reset with Resilience" is a blueprint for bouncing forward through setba…

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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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Thoughtful Aging with Alina Wilson 49:17

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by writer, entrepreneur, employee development coach, philanthropist and advocate for women's empowerment, Alina Wilson, to discuss her experience in and passion for thoughtful aging. Alina’s life’s work is shaped by one goal: to help women discover and embrace their true beauty, both inside and out. As a s…

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$2.2M TFSA & RRSP Portfolio for MASSIVE Wealth - Bassim Zahili | GG Podcast #5 2:02:36

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📊 Wealth Building Newsletter: https://www.garygillx.com/podcast ✅ Bassim Zahili (The Canadian Finance Pro): https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianFinancePro In episode #5 of the Gary Gill X Podcast, I interview Bassim Zahili @CanadianFinancePro about his incredible $2.2M TFSA and RRSP portfolio strategy that combines covered call investing with passive …

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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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Managing Stress & Burnout with Jesseca Tighe 47:44

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by executive coach, Jesseca Tighe, who is here to discuss her work in helping clients manage stress and burnout. Jesseca has over 20 years of experience in healthcare and holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and helps healthcare leaders succeed without sacrificing their health and wellbeing. Jesseca is dedicated to…

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Collaboration vs Competition in Business with Jon Goehring 43:47

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by radio personality, business owner, and college professor, Jon Goehring, who discusses his thoughts on collaboration vs competition in business. Jon has been telling stories for a living since college and his knowledge of content creation for small businesses is unparalleled. Jon has helped several brand…

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From the South to Milwaukee: Blake Eason, bonus ep - live from the Drink Wisconsinbly Pub 19:42

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What's it like moving from Atlanta to Nashville to Milwaukee? Blake Eason officially moved here last November (what great timing) and is ready for his first summer in Milwaukee. On this episode we go over: How he ended up here South vs Midwest The people here Favorite places in Milwaukee (and Wisconsin) NFL Draft experience **Excuse the audio since…

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Beautiful, Successful, and Alone with Natalia Kobylkina 46:43

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by coach, author, expert sexologist and relationship guru, Natalia Kobylkina, to discuss her philosophies on being beautiful, successful, and alone. Natalia is a world-renowned psychologist who is recognized for her extensive psychological knowledge and techniques. Natalia is a Neuro-Linguistic Programming…

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Dealing with Toxic People with Gal Ezra 54:47

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by business, mindset and relationships expert and Speaker, Gal Ezra, who discusses how to deal with toxic people. Gal always had the purpose to help and that purpose was clear – it was never to be a firefighter or an astronaut. It was always to work with his dad and do what his dad does! Having grown up wi…

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Your Guide for Live Music in MKE This Summer w/ Allen Halas 31:21

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Milwaukee is STACKED with live music this summer — and a ton of it is free. Allen Halas (OnMilwaukee, Breaking & Entering, 102.1) joins us to break down the can’t-miss festivals, underrated block parties, and weekly concert series happening all over the city. He’s been to more Milwaukee music events than anyone we know, and he’s here to help you pl…

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AI in Candidate Selection with Daniel Friker 52:49

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by executive business, finance, and human resource leader, Daniel Friker, who discusses his thoughts and experiences in Artificial Intelligence within the HR industry, and in particular for candidate selection. Having traveled the world helping Fortune 100 business find talent, Daniel has cultivated numero…

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Navigating Addiction with Dr. Sarah Nasir 57:59

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by Addiction Medicine physician, life coach, and entrepreneur, Dr Sarah Nasir, who discusses her work in the addiction recovery space. Dr. Sarah specializes in holistic addiction recovery, mental health resilience, and productivity mastery. Dr. Sarah empowers modern Muslim women to thrive professionally an…

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Crash Dummies: From 0 to 2.5M followers, Where to meet women in MKE, Craziest Call Ins, Men's Bathroom Etiquette, Biggest Pet Peeves & Cinco De Drinko with SIMGOD 1:20:33

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Get ready to laugh as the hosts of one of the most entertaining and fastest growing podcasts in the US, Crash Dummies' Pat Johnson and Mike Esiobu join Richie for this episode of Milwaukee Uncut. Topics Covered: Backstory of going from 0 to 2.5M followers and hundreds of thousands of listeners/month Craziest call ins Coolest moments Biggest Pet Pee…

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Overcoming Trauma with Richard Tierney 52:42

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Send us a text Warning: Contains explicit language. For this episode I’m joined by Spiritual Energy Healer, Richard Tierney, who discusses his 12-step program that enables anyone suffering from emotional trauma to break free of their past memories and experience release and relief. Having come from past traumatic experiences himself, and loathe to …

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Comedian Billy Duce & Dante Williams (Charlie Berens Tour Manager): Crazy stories from on Tour and the best Fake ID you've never heard of 1:35:37

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What's life on the road of a comedy tour like? Get ready to laugh as Dante and Billy tell some hilarious stories. The episode covers a wide range of topics including: How Dante met Charlie in a bathroom at Lambeau and has been working with him ever since Bill's early days as a musician in Boston and how he broke into comedy Getting propositioned by…

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Retrain Your Brain with Dr. Loretta Breuning 36:17

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by author, podcaster, and founder, Dr Loretta Breuning, who is here to discuss how we can rewire / retrain our brains for our own good. Dr Loretta is the Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and author of ‘Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphi…

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Our Mother of the Year: Carmen Tenuta w/ Grace & AJ Scalzo 42:45

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For Mother’s Day, we were joined by the one and only Carmen Tenuta, along with her kids, Grace and AJ Scalzo. Together, they spill all the tea on what it was like growing up with Carmen: an amazing single mother and an overall witty and energetic powerhouse of a woman. You’ll hear stories from Grace and AJ’s childhood with Carmen, including when AJ…

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Jennifer Fondrevay on Fixing the Human Side of M&A 39:43

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When companies go through a merger or acquisition, most leaders obsess over financials and spreadsheets. But according to Jennifer Fondrevay—founder of Day1 Ready and author of Now What?—the real failure happens when leadership ignores people. In this episode of Leadership NOW, we explore what really drives post-acquisition chaos, the arrogance of …

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Content Creation with Nell Tice 48:35

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Send us a text For this episode I'm joined by entrepreneur, podcaster, author, public speaker, and co-owner of EnTICEing Media, Nell Tice to discuss content creation. enTICEing Media is a full-service multi-media production company that Nell and her husband, Kenny, have owned for 5-years in what started as a side hustle then became a full-time adve…

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Your MKE Summer Bucket List: 19 Activities in the MKE area w/ Chef Adam Pawlak 33:50

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Want to take advantage of summer in Milwaukee? We’ve got you covered on this week's episode. From festivals, to the lake front, hiking, golfing and events there is no better place to be in the summer than Cream City. Today we’re joined by Milwaukee native Chef Adam Pawlak who is also the owner of Egg & Flour, Hell’s Kitchen phenom, dog dad and frie…