Podcasts
Blood, Gore, and Indie Film – A conversation with Drew Rosas
Fresh off the success of his first feature film "Blood Junkie," filmmaker Drew Rosas embarks on a new project - a deranged psychological thriller set in rural Wisconsin.
Sep 8th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Sex, Violence and Pop Music
In pop music, is overt female sexuality a form of empowerment, or is it undoing decades worth of work in women's movement? Today, Prof. Gillian Rodger and I start the conversation.
Sep 1st, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
He said, She Said – A (non-traditional) Wedding Story, pt. 2
Some brides have been dreaming of their perfect wedding day since they were in pigtails. Kathy Bryja is not one of those brides.
Aug 25th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
He said, She said – A (non-traditional) Wedding Story
Kathy and Justin never planned on getting married -- in fact, both are anti-marriage. But this fall, they'll say "I do." The question is: what the hell happened?
Aug 18th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Theater for the people
Mark catches up with Dave Begel to have a conversation about local theater, and how to open up the Milwaukee arts scene to a broader audience.
Aug 11th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Live action superheroes dominating a theatre near you
In 2011 alone, 12 comic book adaptations are slated to debut on the big screen. This week, comic connoisseur John Steib explores comic book history and the super hero phenomenon.
Jul 21st, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
At the movies with Gino Salomone
Movie critic Gino Salomone makes a living traveling the world, seeing films and interviewing the stars. Today, he shares some of his best (and worst) interviews and talks about his faux engagement to Sandra Bullock.
Jul 14th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Whatever happened to the Comedy Stage?
In its heyday, Summerfest's now-defunct Comedy Pavilion hosted some of the country's best comedians. Former stage manager David 'Punky' Wastak reminisces on the good old days.
Jul 7th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Semi-Twang, rebooted
Before taking the stage at Summerfest, Semi-Twang frontman John Sieger drops in to chat about the inception and revival of one of Milwaukee's great alt-country bands.
Jun 30th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Countdown to the Big Gig
11 days, 600 bands. Are you ready for Summerfest? VP of Entertainment Bob Babisch offers a taste of the world's largest music festival in 2011.
Jun 23rd, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
The Riverwest 24 – Community on two wheels
In July 600 cyclists will tour the streets of Riverwest as part of an exercise in stamina and camaraderie. Today, organizers discuss the origins of this fast-growing community event.
Jun 16th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Ladies who ride: The Bella Donnas
The founders of Milwaukee's latest all-female cycling club chat about how The Bella Donnas use biking to challenge themselves -- and the status quo.
Jun 9th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
