Best Gilbert Gonzalez Podcasts (2025)

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The Gilbert Farms Expansion Controversy 28:03

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Peninsula Pulse reporter Eleanor Corbin joins Debra Fitzgerald to discuss the Nov. 5 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) public hearing on the proposed expansion of Gilbert Farms to CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation) size, which is larger than 1,000 animal units. The hearing will give residents a chance to voice concerns befor…

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Inspiring Young Writers with Write On 33:14

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Write On, Door County is offering free registration to its upcoming young writers conference on Nov. 8 at Muse in Sturgeon Bay. Artistic Director Jerod Santek and Executive Director Al DeGenova join Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about the conference, the growth of the Juddville writing center, and the ongoing program to collect stories from local re…

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Remembering Thumb Fun's Haunted Mansion and A Halloween Events Preview 37:48

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Do you remember the Haunted Mansion? Myles Dannhausen Jr. talks to one of the last people to work summers scaring visitors to the Thumb Fun Haunted Mansion. Rian Hill joins the podcast to look back at the legendary house on the hill in Fish Creek, but first, a rapid-fire bounce around the county to preview Halloween events over the next two weekend…

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The Hidden Face of Homelessness in Door County 30:19

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Debra Fitzgerald, Peninsula Pulse editor, talks with Pulse journalist Eleanor Corbin about her powerful story on homelessness in Door County, centered on Alex Stanelle’s journey through sobriety, housing instability and resilience. The piece sheds light on the often-invisible reality of being unhoused in rural communities like Door County. Eleanor …

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ELOT S1E5-In the Chair- The Superintendency 54:27

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Send us a text Gilbert, David and Michael talk with Dr. Brad Schnautz, superintendent of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. The conversation focuses on the essential skills that define effective school district leadership. From navigating complex dynamics to fostering a culture of trust, Dr. Schnautz shares real-world insights o…

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Fuzzy Sunstrom Talks Fall Fest and Bringing Back the Derby 35:42

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Fuzzy Sunstrom interrupts a busy retirement to join Myles Dannhausen Jr. for a conversation about Fall Fest past and present, what he misses most about Fred & Fuzzy’s, and why he helped bring back the Fall Fest Derby.By Door County Pulse Podcast

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The Cherryland Problem with Sergio González 37:26

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When we tell the story of the cherry industry in Door County, are we leaving something out? Sergio M. González is Associate Professor of History at Marquette University and a historian of twentieth-century U.S. migration, labor, and religion. His work has found that we have overlooked the hardships and vital contributions of migrant labor that were…

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#98 - Sarah Kirkle and Perry Fowler Discuss Texas Proposition 4 Water Funding 53:47

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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Principal of Collaborative Water Resolution and Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, discusses Texas Proposition 4 with Sarah Kirkle, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs at the Texas Water Association, and Perry Fowler Executive Director of the Texas Water Infrast…

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#99 - Caroline Ghisolfi - The homebuilding boom in Houston area flood zones following Hurricane Harvey 27:18

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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Principal of Collaborative Water Resolution and Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, discusses the homebuilding boom in Houston area flood zones following Hurricane Harvey with Caroline Ghisolfi, Deputy Data Editor at the Houston Chronicle. Caroline Ghisolfi combines dat…

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ELOT S1E4-Work-Life Balance 45:18

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By Gilbert Gonzalez, David Denning, Michael Crow

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The Evolution of Pumpkin Patch with Kaaren and Melissa Northrop 38:05

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By Door County Pulse Podcast

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Sibling Harmony with a Girl Named Tom 29:36

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Girl Named Tom, a folk-pop band composed of three siblings, made history as the first group to win the reality singing competition show, The Voice. Peninsula Pulse reporter Eleanor Corbin talks with the group, Bekah, Caleb, and Joshua Liechty – who were gearing up for a Door Community Auditorium show in Fish Creek – about that Voice experience, gro…

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An Undocumented Immigrant Shares Her Story 52:43

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Iuscely Flores – an undocumented immigrant, DACA recipient, and powerful advocate for immigrant rights – joins Debra Fitzgerald to share her personal journey navigating life in the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant. Originally from Mexico, she discusses identity, resilience, and the ongoing fight for justice and belonging, regardless of legal statu…

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Hans Christian on the City, Sound and Civic Participation 52:34

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Our podcast editor Hans Christian steps out from behind the sound board to join Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about his civic involvement, building a business as a producer in a small town, and helping other artists find their own sound and voice. Christian owns Studio 330 in Sturgeon Bay, where artists from the peninsula and afar come to record alb…

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Where Trails Meet, Communities Thrive 33:48

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Don Weise is a veteran trail builder, author and advocate with the New York–New Jersey Trail Conference, where he helps care for an extraordinary 2,200-mile trail network. He joins Debra Fitzgerald on the podcast, with Amanda Stuck, Door County Trails board member, to talk about his experience and larger perspective on how trails transform places a…

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ELOT S1E3-Conflict Resolution 41:16

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Send us a text Gilbert, Dave and Michael talk about effective ways to deal with conflict. They first discuss the things that may cause conflict. Then, they suggest several ways to prevent or resolve conflict. They then conclude the topic by discussing things to do when these strategies do not work. For the On-Tap segment the co-hosts give their top…

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Designing with History: The Granary with James Dallman 40:09

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The Door County Granary, built in 1901, carries a rich legacy – from its role in a bygone agricultural era to a near-demolition, and ultimately, a community-driven effort to save and repurpose it as a public gathering space. James Dallman, the lead architect behind the Granary’s ambitious restoration and transformation, was recently in town working…

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Writing for TV and Stage with Emmy-winning Writer Rick Cleveland 29:40

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Rick Cleveland won an Emmy for his writing on The West Wing and has also written for Six Feet Under and several other television shows, in addition to writing for the stage. This month he’ll be taking part in the Door Kinetic Arts Festival, where he’ll stage a reading for his new play for Deaf West Theater. He joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk abo…

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Bringing Lombardi to the Stage with David Maraniss, Eric Simonson and Jacob Jannssen 56:20

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At last year’s Door Kinetic Arts Festival, David Maraniss and Eric Simonson came together for a fascinating discussion about turning Maraniss’s biography of Packers legend Vince Lombardi into a Broadway play. Moderated by Jacob Janssen of Third Avenue Playworks, the writers bring you a great discussion not only about Lombardi and the Packers, but a…

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#97 - Tony Willardson talks Western States Water Council 48:48

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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Principal of Collaborative Water Resolution and Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, discusses common western water needs and challenges with Tony Willardson, recently retired Executive Director of Western States Water Council. Tony Willardson was named as Executive Dire…

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Fair Maps For All 36:27

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Fair representation is fundamental to Democracy in the United States. In Wisconsin, the way voting districts are drawn has long been a source of controversy and debate. But a dedicated group of advocates is working to change that. Debra Fitzgerald sits down with Nicole Gabrail and iuscely Flores, both with the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition about th…

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ELOT S1E2- Building Relationships 44:26

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Send us a text Grapevine Middle School Principal Mandy Alexander joins Gilbert, Dave and Michael to discuss ways to build better relationships. They answer the questions: How can you improve your relationship building? Does you personality matter when building relationships? What can kill relationship building? For the On Tap segment they discuss w…

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Mark Honold on the Challenge of Alzheimer's Care 46:03

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Mark Honold didn’t plan to take on another job in retirement, but after his teaching career ended, a more challenging chapter began when his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He talks to Myles Dannhausen Jr. about the difficult journey of navigating the disease, watching his wife’s decline and navigating a maze to find resources and assistance. …

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#96 - Martha Pskowski returns with updates on the Rio Grande 30:45

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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Principal of Collaborative Water Resolution and Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, discusses recent developments in the Rio Grande with Martha Pskowski, a Texas reporter for Inside Climate News based in El Paso. Martha reports on water, oil and gas, and the impacts of …

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On Deck with Mitch Larson 41:19

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When Mitch Larson agreed to give a friend a ride to a clothing show in Chicago nearly 40 years ago, he didn’t know it would change the direction of his life. The founder of On Deck Clothing Co. joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about how that trip hooked him on the clothing industry, why his stores have their unique style, and his passion for hist…

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An Update on the Alpine, and an Ode to Local Festivals 56:07

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An important hearing is coming up Sept. 4th about the waterfront portion of the former Alpine Resort property (25:04), so Debra Fitzgerald and Myles Dannhausen Jr. hop on the mics to give listeners to the lowdown on where things currently stand on the two Alpine properties and the many issues in contention between the property’s different owners an…

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School Funding and Your Property Taxes 20:39

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This summer, Wisconsin lawmakers approved a major increase in special education funding — something districts across the state have been requesting for years. But while that’s good news for special ed programs, there’s a catch: general school aid is staying flat. In fact, several districts in Door County are seeing cuts. So what does that mean for …

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ELOT S1E1-The pilot episode 36:47

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Send us a text This episode introduces EdLeadership on Tap. Co-hosts Gilbert Gonzalez, Dave Denning and Michael Crow tell a little about their professional experience and the people that encouraged them to go into educational administration. They then discuss their top 3 leadership traits. They close out the episode by listing their Mount Rushmore …

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Searching for the Immigration Line with Attorney Luca Fagundes 44:12

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“Why don’t immigrants just get in line?” is a common refrain when people discuss the illegal immigration problem. But if you ask where the line is nobody can tell you - because it doesn’t exist. Immigration attorney Luca Fagundes joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to discuss the many nuances of the U.S. immigration system and the laws that make solving the…

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Midsummer’s Music With Allyson Fleck 32:48

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It will probably come as no surprise to anyone that Door County’s robust music scene includes world-class chamber music. Allyson Fleck, executive director of Midsummer’s Music, and a talented violist herself, talks with Debra Fitzgerald about the organization’s roots, its mission, what chamber music means and the musicians who bring their music to …

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The Struggle of Rural Birthing Centers with Brian Stephens and Dorene Dempster 33:59

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Rural birthing centers are closing at an alarming pace in Wisconsin and across the country, but Door County Medical Center CEO Brian Stephens says their birthing center isn’t going anywhere. Stephens and Dr. Dorene Dempster join Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about why rural hospitals struggle to keep the service going and what the Medical Center doe…

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Door County Drug Treatment Court with Joe Krebsbach 39:13

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The Door County Drug Treatment Court has been in operation since 2020. Earlier this year, the county paused new admissions to the program, and in May, announced it would be shut down due to staffing shortages. But last week, new developments suggested the program may continue after all. Joe Krebsbach, director of the Door County Health and Human Se…

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EdLeadership on Tap Trailer 1:30

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Send us a text Trailer for EdLeadership on Tap podcast. Website: www.edleadershipontap.com Email: [email protected] The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of any organizations they are affilia…

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Tackling Difficult Stories with Debra Fitzgerald 32:34

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Myles Dannhausen Jr. and Debra Fitzgerald discuss the Pulse’s approach to covering difficult stories and how we choose what merits a story. But first, a look at the growth in live music on the peninsula, the smoky haze settling in the air, and a potential third round-about coming to Sturgeon Bay.By Door County Pulse Podcast

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Transforming Lives Through Technical Education with Dr. Kristen Raney 31:48

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Dr. Kristen Raney, President of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC), talks with Debra Fitzgerald about how the college is transforming education into opportunity in Door County and elsewhere within the systems’ communities. Dr. Raney shares what makes NWTC her favorite college to lead, how job-focused programs are tailored to local workfor…

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Charter Fishing and the Pursuit of a Perfect Photo 42:27

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Few people will put more planning and time into catching a great photograph than Kevin O’Donnell, who shared the story of his pursuit of a very particular photograph in the Summer edition of Door County Living Magazine. He reads his essay, “The 40-second Window” on the podcast this week, but first John Mielke joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to discuss h…

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Wildfire Air Quality Hazards in Door County with Brad Pierce 41:16

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It’s becoming difficult to ignore the Canadian and western U.S. wildfire smoke that is causing an increasing number of air quality alerts throughout the Midwest, including within Door County. To help us understand what’s going on, a leading air quality expert at UW-Madison, Brad Pierce, (Director of Space Science and Engineering and former NOAA phy…

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#95 - John Nielsen-Gammon, Texas State Climatologist on extreme weather and the July 4th flood on the Guadalupe River. 49:17

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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Principal of Collaborative Water Resolution and Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, discusses extreme weather with Texas State Climatologist, Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon. He is a Regents Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University and also serves as the Direct…

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#94 - Vanessa Puig-Williams, Jeremy Mazur, and Carlos Rubinstein on the 89th Texas Legislative Session and Water. 1:19:40

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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Principal of Collaborative Water Resolution and Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, discusses the 89th Texas Legislative session with Vanessa Puig-Williams, Senior Director of Climate Resilient Water Systems at the Environmental Defense Fund, Jeremy Mazur, Director of I…

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Door County Through the Eyes of the Next Generation of Reporters 31:33

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Peninsula Pulse interns Betsy Lecy and Cassidy Johnson sat down with Debra Fitzgerald to share what it’s like to cover Door County through the eyes of the next generation of reporters. From unexpected community insights to the stories that left a lasting impression (so far), they reveal what surprised them most, how their perspectives have changed,…

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Cultural Exchange Connects Brussels, to Brussels 45:27

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Since 1972 a unique cultural exchange program has connected Southern Door with Belgium, where many of its first settlers came from. Muraelle Havet, an exchange visitor from Brussels, Belgium, joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. and her host, Bill Chaudoir, to talk about her impressions of Door County and the strong connection between Wisconsin’s Belgian set…

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Dawn Fischer of Wilkins & Olander 33:57

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Wilkins & Olander has been a familiar name to local residents, particularly in Sturgeon Bay, since the clothing store opened its doors in 1990. Now in its 35th year, the store is owned by Dawn Fischer, who took over from her stepmother, Carol Overland, who died in 2019. In April, the Door County Economic Development Corporation honored Fischer with…

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More People Using Food Pantries than Ever Before 33:11

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The Door County Food Pantry coalition has raised awareness that this year, people have been using, at unprecedented rates, the nine food pantries across the county. Debra Fitzgerald talks with Adam Peronto with the Door County Community Foundation and Heidi Penchoff with the Door to Life Food Pantry in Sister, about the rising need, what’s driving …

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#93 - Martha Pskowski, Water Challenges in the Rio Grande, Produced Water & Water Journalism 42:35

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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Principal of Collaborative Water Resolution and Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, discusses water challenges in the Rio Grande with Martha Pskowski, a Texas reporter for Inside Climate News based in El Paso. Martha reports on water, oil and gas, and the impacts of cli…

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Growing Solar with Jeff Lutsey 52:52

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Jeff Lutsey of the Climate Change Coalition of Door County joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about the effort to add 50 new solar installations on the peninsula this year. The Coalition is hosting several informational sessions in the coming weeks for people to learn more about the possibilities for solar energy and potential savings through a gro…

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Augusta, Lambeau, and the County League with Herb Gould 1:01:00

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Sportswriter Herb Gould spent years covering Chicago sports with the Chicago Sun-Times, but in retirement he turned his eyes toward an icon of a Chicago rival – Curly Lambeau. He joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about his new biography on Lambeau and digging up new stories on a legend.By Door County Pulse Podcast

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Bringing Back Leroy’s with Jennifer Larson 40:11

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Leroy’s holds a special spot in the hearts of many, especially kids of the ‘90s. It was sad to see the coffee shop languish the last few years, but now Jennifer and Bjorn Larson have brought it back, keeping it the same as it always was. Larson joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about why she took it over and why it's so important to so many.…

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EP 246: Solo with Coach (Part 5) ElkCentric Mental & Physical Prep 1:23:23

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ElkBros presents part 5 of the "Solo with Coach" series focused on covering strategies for hunt centered conditioning and endurance prep that is not the normal conversation. Coach Giglia also covers managing exhaustion during hunting trips and emphasized the importance of hydration, mental preparation, and maintaining focus while hunting. Coach als…

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Staying Home, Cooking and Odd Jobs with Jess Farley-Nielsen 38:50

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Jess Farley-Nielsen took several stabs at moving away from her hometown, but family brought her back to stay. The Peninsula Pulse sales manager joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about working all kinds of jobs on the peninsula, her love of cooking and family gatherings and the beauty of Jacksonport.…

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Previewing the 4th in Door County 34:21

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Get the scoop on fireworks, celebrations and more, plus, everyone has their own Door County 4th of July Traditions. Myles Dannhausen Jr. talks to Betsy Lecy about their 4th traditions, what makes each community celebration unique, and where to go to avoid the crowds as Door County celebrates America next week.…