Experience Milwaukee

In this episode, Steve and Adam are joined by Claire and Kathryn from VISIT Milwaukee. They both played an instrumental role in the launch of the brand new Milwaukee brand happening today. Jump into this episode for… How did the new Milwaukee brand come to be and who was involved? What’s the reason for the new Milwaukee brand? How can the community get in on the fun and use the new Milwaukee brand to promote and pitch the city? All this and more in this episode. Oh, and you can see what the new Milwaukee brand looks like on our Instagram @expmke. Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Also, look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. And If you want the inside scoop about what’s happening in and around the city, including awesome giveaways each and every Monday, check out our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

This episode goes back to Milwaukee Day, April 14, in 2023. It was a day in which our friends over at Summerfest asked Steve and Adam to get together to give away merch and tons of Summerfest and Milwaukee Admirals tickets - if people could answer Summerfest trivia questions. We made 4 stops around Milwaukee driven the entire day by City Tours MKE. Listen in for the details of those places. Steve and Adam had an absolute blast with Lena and Jerrod from Summerfest (and the rest of their team) and, most of all, with you, Milwaukee. And we’re looking forward to more shenanigans this coming Milwaukee Day, Sunday Funday, April 14, 2024! To stay informed on what we’re planning, go to ExperienceMilwaukee.com/mkeday Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Also, look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Oh, and If you like getting the inside scoop about what’s happening in and around the city, including awesome giveaways each and every Monday, check out our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

In this episode, Adam and Steve crash the office of Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson for a laugh filled conversation about his vision for the city we love. In the process, the episode shares what his journey to the Mayor’s office was like as well as… How he loves to experience Milwaukee His vision for the city What hosting the Republican National Convention means to Milwaukee, especially after the event Where he chills to watch WWE and play video games What his message is to Milwaukee content creators and influencers All this and more in a fun, energizing conversation. Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Also, look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Oh, and If you like getting the inside scoop about what’s happening in and around the city, including awesome giveaways each and every Monday, check out our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

In this episode, Steve and Adam learn all about Milwaukee based musician, Dak DuBois. Even thought Dak moved to our city just a year and a half ago, he has established himself as an important part of Milwaukee’s culture and music scene. We need more Daks in Milwaukee. What’s up with some Milwaukee collab EPs with the likes of Grace Weber and Wave Chappelle? When is Dak’s next album coming out and when can you catch him live? And how does Dak respond to a request for some live music on the spot in the middle of the episode? All this and more in a fun and creatively enlightening conversation that ends with a not yet released song from Dak. Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Also, look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Oh, and If you like getting the inside scoop about what’s happening in and around the city, including awesome giveaways each and every Monday, check out our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

In this episode, Steve and Adam hear from Lena DeLaet of Summerfest and Summerfest Tech to learn more about what’s happening with Summerfest Tech 2024. Tim Dickson, a HUGE part of how Summerfest Tech comes together also joins us as well as surprise guest Derek Hyde from the Milwaukee Brewers. What’s up for Summerfest Tech 2024 including some new twists? How does Summerfest Tech help the entire ecosystem: from mentoring to continuing education credits? Can you still register for Summerfest Tech for FREE and get a 3 day Summerfest pass with your FREE registration? And ending with when and where everything is taking place this year! All this and more in an absolutely lively and fun episode recorded LIVE in the Brew Room of the J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard in American Family Field, home of your Milwaukee Brewers. Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Also, look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Oh, and If you like getting the inside scoop about what’s happening in and around the city, including awesome giveaways each and every Monday, check out our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

In this episode, Steve and Adam sit down with Ryan and Brittney, the dynamic husband and wife duo who co-run Steny’s, an iconic Walker’s Point establishment that opened in 1985. Even though Steny’s has been around for almost 40 years, this family business is still just that, a family of amazing people making sure you have great drinks, great food, and a great time every time you stop in! What weird creamy things was Adam obsessed with at Steny’s? What is the art behind their world famous Bloody Marys? What is the history of Steny’s and what do they want you to know about them today? How has Steny’s evolved and what’s next with expansion to Pewaukee? All this and more in an absolutely lively and fun episode recorded over a famous Steny’s Bloody Mary. Or two. Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Also, look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Oh, and If you like getting the inside scoop about what’s happening in and around the city, including awesome giveaways each and every Monday, check out our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

Welcome to the final episode of Experience Milwaukee’s Tech in MKE Series. Throughout 2023, Tech in MKE brought you conversations with business leaders who have a connection to Milwaukee where we chatted about the state of technology in their organizations, our community, and how both come together to attract talent and make Milwaukee more “techie”. This episode, recorded in late 2023, features two technology leaders from the iconic company, Harley-Davidson: General Manager, Tom Murray, and product manager, Ben Gonzalez, break down the hard work, determination, talent, and, quite frankly, grit that it takes to accomplish big goals in a large, dynamic organization. What strides has Harley-Davidson made along its Hardwire Strategy? What does the app/website integrated experience look like for riders, dealers, fans, and more? How does your Harley-Davidson motorcycle seamlessly connect to both? What type of talent are they looking for to take the company to the next level? All of this and more in a fast-paced and fun conversation. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee!

In this episode, we highlight what’s happening in Midtown, the heart of Milwaukee, with Anne Koller and Haynie Smith, two absolute gems in Milwaukee who are also working to rebuild awareness and identity of Midtown. What’s Midtown all about? Why do Anne and Haynie care so much about this neighborhood? How can you get involved and help? Oh, and what kind of sound effects was I annoying everyone with? All this and more in an informative episode for all of Milwaukee. Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Also, look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Oh, and If you like getting the inside scoop about what’s happening in and around the city, including awesome giveaways each and every Monday, check out our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

You’ve seen the billboards. You’ve seen the commercials. But what is Russell Nicolet from Nicolet Law really like? Well we dig into a number of important issues with the "fear the beard" guy: What’s his favorite beer, band, and gas station? How are lawyers received in Northern Wisconsin? Where do the creative ideas for the commercials come from? How did he get started and why Milwaukee for expansion? And, of course, what’s it like having five kids and how important is Kwik Trip on road trips? All this and more in a hilarious episode that ends with a Milwaukee Day teaser! Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Also, look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Oh, and If you like getting the inside scoop about what’s happening in and around the city, including awesome giveaways each and every Monday, check out our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

Hey, everyone, it's Steve. Welcome to episode one of our brand new Milwaukee Legends Series, presented by the one and only iconic Harley-Davidson, a committed partner not only to this podcast, but to our local and global communities. The Milwaukee Legend Series is presented in partnership with Harley-Davidson and their 2024 Homecoming Celebration happening July 25–28. Learn more at Harley-Davidson.com! Look, I am a Milwaukeean to my core. I care deeply about how people experience my city. Which is why this episode is so important to me. It’s a conversation with Wisconsin Center District President and CEO, Marty Brooks. Let me be clear: I had heard a variety of things about Marty before meeting him for the first time when we sat down to do this recording. As we know, nothing compares to sitting down with someone and getting to know them. What inspired Marty to move to Milwaukee to lead the Wisconsin Center District? What were the key first steps he took to address the expansion of the now Baird Center? How does he take time away from work to experience Milwaukee? And, what was my biggest surprise in how this conversation went? All this and more in a passionate discussion about working together to make Milwaukee the best it can be. Experience Milwaukee has its home studio in Transfer Pizzeria Cafe. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Get the inside scoop about what’s happening in and around the city with our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

This episode is a brand new collaboration we have with CreativeMornings, a monthly gathering of the world’s largest face-to-face creative community, which recently relaunched in Milwaukee. Check it out and subscribe to the email list at creativemornings.com. Alea Cross from the CreativeMornings Milwaukee team steps in as guest host to interview Hundred Acre Founder, Chris Corkery. Hundred Acre is a unique urban farm providing a rapid response solution to food insecurity in the heart of Milwaukee. What inspired Chris to move to Milwaukee to launch Hundred Acre? What are the challenges and opportunities Hundred Acre is addressing around food insecurity? How is Hundred Acre impacting the Milwaukee community? What’s next for Hundred Acre and how can you get involved? All this and more in a thoughtful, sincere episode that matters for Milwaukee. Experience Milwaukee has its home studio in Transfer Pizzeria Cafe. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. If you like getting the inside scoop about what’s happening in and around the city, check out our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

If you think there’s nothing to do in Milwaukee in the winter, you’re wrong! Because in this episode we give you 5 things to get out and do with your date, friends, or family. You pick. We can’t do everything. Listen to this episode if: You like ice skating You like animals You like snow You like warm temperatures You like parks Oh and, no big deal, we throw a bonus 6th BRAND NEW TO MILWAUKEE event in here for no reason except that we love you and want you to experience Milwaukee in the best way possible. All this and more in a fun episode that begins and ends with a dad joke. Experience Milwaukee has its home studio in Transfer Pizzeria Cafe. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. If you like getting the inside scoop about what’s happening in and around the city, check out our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

In this episode, Steve and Adam are joined by Annie Werner, Host of Creative Mornings Milwaukee, the world’s largest face-to-face creative community. Annie jumps in to tell us more about the organization and, to join forces with Steve against Adam in a grueling trivia face off on the history of Tied Houses in Milwaukee. How and why did Tied Houses get started? Which breweries launched and participated in the concept? Where do Tied Houses exist in Milwaukee today? What’s on deck for Creative Mornings? All this and more in a hilarious episode that ends in screaming. Experience Milwaukee has its home studio in Transfer Pizzeria Cafe. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. For more on Creative Mornings, go to CreativeMornings.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

This is our year in review 2023: all the cool things we’ve done to help you get more connected to the people, places, and events that make Milwaukee amazing. And that list of things is long. Here are a few hints… Of course, bourbon and beer played significant roles in our activities this year! How in the hell did we manage to give away nearly 1,200 Summerfest tickets? Emerging musicians will continue to be a huge part of the show! We closed out the year by launching a digital discount card that gets you VIP deals across the city. Take a listen, then head over to ExperienceMilwaukee.com for more info on all of these things or to get in touch with us. Experience Milwaukee has its home studio in Transfer Pizzeria Cafe. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. We are sponsored in part by VISIT Milwaukee. And don’t forget to check out our daily text at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

Steve and Adam recorded this episode live at Fuel Cafe with Alyssa Weninger, the Catering and Events Manager, and one of Fuel’s regulars, Evan. The four of us talk through the vibe at Fuel Cafe and how to experience the place like a regular, even if you’ve never been there. From brunch to nightlife, what’s the best way to dive into Fuel Cafe? How do you navigate the cafe / bar / restaurant? What if you want to host an event there? From our experience, most days Fuel Cafe is a pretty chill place. Even a spot to open a laptop and get some work done. But we definitely learned how rowdy it can get - take a listen for more on that! Experience Milwaukee has its home studio in Transfer Pizzeria Cafe. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. We are sponsored in part by VISIT Milwaukee. And don’t forget to check out our daily text at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

This episode was recorded live at Summerfest 2023 with our intern, Katie. Katie joined the team last summer. She’s passionate about film, is super talented already at age 17, totally gets Steve and Adam's humor, is fast and flexible in her work, and is always open to feedback and suggestions to get better. Katie jumps in to share her thoughts on her internship experience, which included having fun at Summerfest. Katie also reveals which bands she’d like to see at Summerfest in 2024. Experience Milwaukee has its home studio in Transfer Pizzeria Cafe. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. We are sponsored in part by VISIT Milwaukee. And don’t forget to check out our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

In this episode, Steve is joined by Six: an extraordinary and passionate part of the team at Saint Kate The Arts Hotel smack dab in the middle of the Theater District in downtown Milwaukee. What’s the experience like at Saint Kate? What makes the experience, food, and drink unique? Why is Saint Kate perfect for everything from gathering with friends to the before and after stop when you’re downtown to see a show? Why is it a perfect place for locals to stay, yes stay, anytime? Is there still a secret spot in the hotel? What holiday events are coming up? (here's a hint: https://www.saintkatearts.com/holidays) All of this and more in a high fun and high energy episode with Six. Experience Milwaukee has its home studio in Transfer Pizzeria Cafe. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. We are sponsored in part by VISIT Milwaukee. And don’t forget to check out our daily text at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

Welcome to another Tech in MKE episode: conversations with business leaders who have a connection to Milwaukee where we chat about the state of technology in their organizations, our community, and how both come together to attract talent and make Milwaukee more “techie”. This episode features Sean Jones and Jeremy Kedziora (Kejora), a couple of computer science professors from Milwaukee School of Engineering. The two of them sat down with Steve to talk about artificial intelligence: AI. What is AI? What’s ChatGPT? How are companies like Milwaukee Tool using AI? Will AI take all of our jobs? All of this and more in a fun, informative, and conversational episode. Tech in MKE is brought to you by Harley-Davidson, The Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition, Expedient, the Milwaukee School of Engineering, and Brooksource. Thanks for listening! Love you, Milwaukee!

In this episode, the guys drink a lot and share even more about where you can stay up to date on what’s happening in Milwaukee. Want the inside scoop, take a listen. Oh, and, disclaimer: there is a several minute rant on cargo shorts. It’s hilarious. Enjoy a few laughs with Steve and Adam, then get out and experience Milwaukee. Experience Milwaukee has its home studio in Transfer Pizzeria Cafe. Our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. We are sponsored in part by VISIT Milwaukee. And don’t forget to check out our daily text at TextMKE.com. Thanks for listening. Love you, Milwaukee.

Welcome to another Tech in MKE episode: conversations with business leaders who have a connection to Milwaukee where we chat about the state of technology in their organizations, our community, and how both come together to attract talent and make Milwaukee more “techie”. This episode features some of the attendees of the Tech Trailblazers: Celebrating Women in Wisconsin’s Tech Ecosystem event held at NO Studios as the launch of Women in Tech Week that is part of Wisconsin Tech Month. What’s the energy like at this amazing event? What are people taking away from this and other events during WI Tech Month? All of this and more in a fast-paced and fun conversational episode. Tech in MKE is brought to you by Harley-Davidson, The Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition, Expedient, the Milwaukee School of Engineering, and Brooksource. And this episode was additionally sponsored by Associated Bank. Thanks for listening! Love you, Milwaukee!