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

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

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…

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 hip hop artist  
  • Sunny’s back story & how he got into producing 
  • Who is Tommy Violet 
  • How did they come together and how did the dance happen for “There it is” 
  • The music video shoot 
  • The Milwaukee Music scene and why they live in Milwaukee 
  • Gem of the Week Presented by Kessler’s Diamonds 
  • Dating Call ins: 
    • Gym Date Gone (Very!) Wrong
    • A bold move the morning after a one night stand 
    • A guy who just wanted to cuddle 

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

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

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…

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/venues/detail/the-riverside-theater 

We cover: 

  • John’s backstory growing up in Milwaukee 
  • Struggles, first big break, and making it as a musician 
  • First time playing with the Femmes 
  • Best fan interactions 
  • Pre-show routine 
  • The evolution of the Milwaukee music scene 
  • And more 

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

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

The NHL standout & Boston Native is back in Milwaukee for the offseason and dropped by to give his incredible backstory, some hilarious hockey stories,…

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 
  • Making the league 
  • Time in Milwaukee & Chicago 
  • Meeting his wife (at Joe Cats) 
  • An encounter with Justin Bieber while playing for Toronto 
  • Favorite things about Milwaukee 
  • And more 

This episode is co-hosted by the electric Joe Stanton 

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

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

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…

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: Award winning dining editor at OnMilwaukee 

Dana Spandet: Owner Flour Girl and Flame 

Chef Thi Cao and Carly Weber from Wild Roots 

Topics Discussed 

  • Evolution of Stallis 
  • Backstories 
  • Stallis Date Night recommendations 
  • Top dive bars 
  • Biggest Misconceptions 
  • The Hot Mayor running the city 
  • The Housing Market 

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

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

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…

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 Lil Wayne, Drake and Yo Gotti
  • Going independent in 2016
  • Milwaukee Music scene & artists to watch
  • The Milwaukee Bucks eventful off season

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

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

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)…

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 heard of! 

Topics: 

  • How’d you start the page? 
  • How has your growth trajectory been? 
  • Craziest hike you’ve been on 
    • Scariest hike?  
  • Best hikes and hops combos? 
  • Hidden gem hikes and breweries in the state 
  • Beer gardens to check out 
  • If someone wants their significant other to go camping