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Milwaukee Uncut

Story Mark Studios

The podcast that brings you closer to the city of Milwaukee by highlighting entertaining, uncut stories from Milwaukee legends and uncovering the restaurants, bars, spots and events around the city you need to check out! Milwaukee Uncut is hosted by Richie Burke and produced by Story Mark Studios. Located in the heart of Walker's Point, our Milwaukee roots run deep.

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Wednesday · 30 min
New Zealanders Visit Wisconsin for the First Time
What started as a disastrous trip to the Packers-Vikings game with a Packers loss and mics that didn’t work for half our interviews turned into an unexpected episode when we met Kaity and Grayson, two Packers fans who traveled all the way from New Zealand. When we found out they were heading to Milwaukee a few days later, we knew we had to get them on the podcast. Kaity and Grayson join us to talk about how two people from New Zealand became Green Bay Packers fans, what it was like seeing Lambeau Field for the first time, and their honest reactions to some of the most Wisconsin things. On this episode, we talk about: How Kaity and Grayson became Packers fans in New Zealand Seeing Lambeau Field for the first time Their Packers-Vikings game experience Their first trip to Culver’s Experiencing Kwik Trip Their thoughts on Wisconsin roads and potholes Making a stop in the Wisconsin Dells A surprise call during the episode
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September 18 · 45 min
The Next Breakout Band in Wisconsin? w/ Secret Menu the Band
They’ve racked up millions of views on Instagram and won 3 Sheeps x Les Paul Battle of the Bands all in the last month…. While still working their normal day jobs. On this episode Josh & Richie sit down with the four band members: Raf, Andrew, Matt & Evan and discuss: The Battle of the Bands Title How the group came together What it’s like being in a band working hard trying to make it while balancing normal day jobs Growth trajectory Crazy fan interactions and ultimate goals And we got their favorite venues to play across the state and some of their favorite up and coming artists in the area
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September 11 · 26 min
Your Milwaukee Fall Guide w/ Claire from VISIT Milwaukee
Looking for can’t miss events, festivals and activities around the Milwaukee area this fall? We’ve got ya covered! Claire Koenig from VISIT Milwaukee and Richie sat down and discussed the following: Summer highlights & recap Can’t Miss Fall Festivals & Events WI Hidden Gems Bucket List Fall Activities
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September 9 · 12 min
What’s next for the Garage on Brady Street? An Interview with New Owner Scott Schaefer
When the Garage’s “No Playlist” document went viral on August 23rd it spiraled into a national story. The Garage made a statement, then shut down, then announced its sale on September 1st. We happened to know one of the new owners: Scott Schaefer. He was nice enough to let us inside the Garage to discuss: How the sale happened and was it already in the works? His backstory Why he wanted to buy the Garage/HiHat Brady Street The new opening date Retaining staff If Milwaukee rap will be allowed
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September 2 · 58 min
Steve Novak: Untold NBA Stories, BTS Knicks’ Finals Run & Parade, and Marquette Hoops
He led the NBA in 3-point percentage, played alongside Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wade, Yao Ming, Carmelo Anthony, and more, and made the Final Four at Marquette. Now, he’s an analyst for MSG Networks, where earlier this summer he was in the thick of the Knicks’ Finals run (and parade). On this episode, Steve Novak sits down with Richie and our friend/co-host Anthony Mlachnik from Annex Wealth Management to discuss: The Knicks’ Finals run & parade The Bucks’ Finals run Untold NBA stories about: Jeremy Lin Enes Kanter Dwyane Wade Russell Westbrook The non-glamorous side of the NBA and getting traded Marquette basketball this year The Marquette player he’d add to his Final Four team His NYC tourist guide The best Brown Deer High School athletes of all time
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August 26 · 1 hr 1 min
Brewers Wives Take Over the Show: Lexi Vaughn, Natalie Zastryzny & Lauren Bauers, Hosted by Erica Finke
What’s it like being married to a professional baseball player and moving across the country to Milwaukee? We’re getting a behind-the-scenes look at life with Milwaukee Brewers wives Lexi Vaughn, Natalie Zastryzny, and Lauren Bauers. The three come from completely different parts of the country, but baseball brought them all to Milwaukee. We talk about what they love most about the city and some of their favorite spots to go around Milwaukee. They also give us a look at the side of professional baseball fans don’t always see—from the realities of being married to a professional athlete to navigating the travel and everything that comes with life in the MLB. In this episode, we talk about: What they love most about living in Milwaukee The realities of being a professional baseball wife Favorite spots around Milwaukee What life is really like behind the scenes of professional baseball
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August 19 · 36 min
BTS of Milwaukee’s First Freshwater Food & Wine Fest w/ Adam Pawlak, Wes Shaver and Anthony Mlachnik
A new event, Freshwater Food & Wine Festival is coming to Milwaukee on September 19th and 20th and they’re all in on bringing an incredible and new experience to Summerfest grounds. We talk with Chef Adam Pawlak, Wes Shaver and Anthony Mlachnik about the following: How the event came about Biggest hurdles & risks starting the event Wes starting Mi-Key’s bomb night back in the day Annex Wealth Management’s involvement Unique experiences & accessibility of the event Why choose to live in Milwaukee What the future of the festival looks like 🎟️ https://www.fwfoodandwine.com/
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August 12 · 36 min
Alley Faith: MKE Kiss-FM Legend on Radio, Celebrity Interviews, Rescue Dogs & Best Bars of all time in
We're joined by Milwaukee entertainment legend and 103.7 KISS FM personality Alley Faith and she brought along Doug, her adorable tripod rescue pup from Winston's Wishes. Alley shares the heartwarming story behind adopting Doug and why rescuing is important. We also dive into her journey into radio, celebrity interviews, and reminisce on Milwaukee's nightlife in the 2000s. In this episode, we cover: How she got into radio and ended up in Milwaukee. Interviewing Taylor Swift the day after the 2009 MTV VMAs. Milwaukee in the 2000s including best bars dead or alive. Interviewing Janet Jackson in her hotel room, Justin Timberlake, and more.
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August 5 · 49 min
Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley’s Rise in Politics, leading MKE & running for Gov
Making his second appearance on the show (and first in a while) it’s been a whirlwind last few weeks for our County Executive. On this episode we cover: His story, upbringing, and how he got into politics His semi-pro football stint Meeting his wife Favorite spots around Milwaukee & hobbies Why he got back into the race And more
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July 29 · 58 min
Comedian Tony Dabas: From Ice Cream Truck Hustler to 1 Million Followers—He's in Milwaukee
A few weeks ago we got a random message from a guy we never heard of. Turns out he’s hilarious and has some of the best skits on the internet, he’s also playing at Vivarium this Saturday. You can get tickets here: https://www.pabsttheatergroup.com/events/detail/tony-dabas-2026 In this entertaining episode co-hosted by Mayor Tommy we go over: His backstory which bounces back between comedy and running an ice cream truck His biggest break Bouncing back from a heart attack Getting inspired creatively and more
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July 22 · 49 min
Kon Knueppel: Inside the Milwaukee Native & Charlotte Hornets Star’s Amazing Rookie Year & Offseason
Praise from Giannis & Steph, most 3s ever made by a rookie, an appearance on Jimmy Fallon and dropping 32 in his first game back in Milwaukee were only some of the highlights for the breakout rookie this past year. Kon Knueppel stopped by the podcast and we covered: Growing up in Milwaukee His return and facing Giannis for the first time Going on Jimmy Fallon Back-to-backs in the NBA The LaMelo trade Getting drafted to Charlotte Could Marquette land any of his brothers? Favorite Brewers memories Getting praise from Giannis & Steph And more
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July 15 · 44 min
Tommy G: MKE YouTube Star Investigates Data Centers, The Pentagon, Scientology and More….
The most fearless man in Milwaukee makes an annual appearance on the show. Tommy G started off in door-to-door sales while doing prank videos on the side trying to get his YouTube channel off the ground. Then in 2022 he put out a documentary on the KIA Boys. The video generated over 8 million views. He and his team have produced about 250 weekly documentaries since and now has over 3.5 million subscribers and has generated over 500 million views. All geared towards giving people inside access to the hard to reach people, places, and situations in the world. In this episode we are joined by Tommy himself and his right hand man Keegan. In this episode we cover: The Pentagon Insider trading Data Centers The impact Tommy is trying to make on America What he’s pessimistic and optimistic about What he’s scared of And more
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July 1 · 21 min
Dwyane Wade & Travis Diener on MKE, NIL, MU Hoops, Home Court Weekend… and the Wolf (bonus segment)
Marquette Legends Dwyane Wade & Travis Diener join us on today’s episode to discuss: Their upcoming Home Court Weekend from July 16–18, featuring a guest bartending event, a dinner, and a basketball camp. (This is all linked in the show notes.) We talk about if they would have rather played in the NIL era or when they did in the 2000s. Marquette hoops and one MU player they wish they could have added to that Final Four roster. The city of Milwaukee. Then, with The Wolf, we cover: The best bars in Milwaukee—dead or alive. Favorite Summerfest acts. And, of course, his famous bomb strategy.
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June 24 · 1 hr 1 min
Hidden Gem Milwaukee Date Nights, Rosters, Call-Ins, and More!
Looking for some amazing date nights around Milwaukee you probably haven't heard of? We've got you covered. We also get a recap on Marleigh's current love life and an important Note doc on her iPhone. Oh and we have two callers you won't want to miss and a couple gems of the week. Tune into this weeks' dating in Milwaukee episode presented by Kesslers. PS: If you've got a gem (bachelor/bachelorette) of the week to nominate let us know!
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June 17 · 49 min
Joe Thomas: From NFL HOF to Hall of Fame Farms, Untold Stories of Playing for Wisconsin & The Cleveland Browns, and Favorite Spots around Wisconsin
Get ready for some amazing stories from NFL Hall of Famer and Brookfield native Joe Thomas - who has made the transition from football player to... farmer with over 1,000 cattle at Hall of Fame Farms in southwest Wisconsin, we cover: How he got into farming Wrangling a cow that got loose last week Joe’s fitness and nutrition regime -- Adam Garski, you are going to want to take some notes during that section Getting recruited by Barry Alvarez How much lineman drank at UW The Johnny Manziel Browns era Favorite moments in Cleveland His favorite spots around Wisconsin and more
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June 10 · 1 hr
Autumn Lundberg & Andre Colbert: From MKE to LA and Back, MKE Art & Creative Scene, Stories with Lil Wayne and more
Wisconsin ranks near last out of all 50 states in art funding, but can being in a small market still be an advantage for a creative? We have two creatives who grew up in Wisconsin, went to LA and are now back and they’ve got some stories to tell, we go over: Going from from MKE to LA and back Autumn’sNFL job Andre getting into skating and moving Autumn's biggest break Untold Lil Wayne stories & tattooing his face Autumn’s creative process Biggest struggles WI Art funding Standing out about WI opposed to LA
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June 3 · 55 min
The Amazing Story of Wheel & Sprocket and the Legacy of Chris Kegel with Amelia, Noel, and Tessa
If the original founder of Wheel & Sprocket had his way, it would have been a car dealership... well, that didn't happen. What did happen was the creation of an iconic brand with 10 locations that has made an incredible impact on the community for more than 50 years. We sat down with second-generation family members Amelia, Noel, and Tessa to hear the inside stories on: Their origin story with Frank and their father, Chris Kegel Their earliest memories in the business, including the crazy commercials and comics they created The growth of Wheel & Sprocket The annual Bike Expo at the State Fair Grounds The legendary Kegel family bike trips Chris Kegel's lasting legacy The best places to cycle in Wisconsin and more This episode is presented by our good friends that we’ve worked with for years (and that now banks Wheel & Sprocket), First Federal Bank!
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May 20 · 48 min
Ishdarr: Early Fame, Touring, Starring with Matthew McConaughey and What’s Next including "There is no Tomorrow"
Ishdarr is a Milwaukee legend- he started taking off while in high school and gained early fame through hits like “Locals” and “Too Bad”, he toured the world and landed a role in White Boy Rick alongside Matthew McConaughey. What’s he been up to the last few years and what’s next? We cover: Growing up on the northside of Milwaukee The most trouble he got in His European tour at age 20 Taking off with with his hits Locals and Too Bad Getting arrested Getting cast in Whiteboy Rick alongside Matthew McConaughey and what that was like Favorite spots in Milwaukee New project - "There is no Tomorrow" What’s next and more
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May 13 · 39 min
Summer in Milwaukee Guide (May + June) w/ Josh and Claire from VISIT Milwaukee
What’s better than summer in Milwaukee? On this episode we’re joined by Josh Albrecht and Claire Hanan from VISIT Milwaukee to let you know all the events to hit in May & June (plus a couple others)! We cover: Milwaukee Wheel of Fortune The Adidas Shoe Drop that sold out (and another one coming) The Milwaukee Gold Rush? Michelin in Milwaukee Milwaukee Chefs Must hit events in May & June
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May 6 · 46 min
Milwaukee Moms Guide w/ Monica Jurken, Alysha Newby, and Allison Steinhafel
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, and if you haven’t thought about what you’re going to do for the leading lady in your life, today’s episode should give you some ideas. We’ve got three amazing moms joining us for a conversation on all things motherhood. Okay… maybe not all things. But, they’ll be sharing some of their biggest lessons learned as moms, funny things kids do, and how to treat the moms in your life right. Think spas, gifts, date nights, and more. We’re joined by Monica Jurken, Alysha Newby, and Allison Steinhafel as we dive into what it takes to be a full-time mom while balancing careers and maintaining their lifestyles. Topics covered: Biggest surprises about motherhood Things they got wrong Funny things kids do that they can’t laugh at Favorite thing about being a mom What Milwaukee moms’ like: Mother’s Day gifts, favorite spas, kids activities, date night spots & favorite woman-owned businesses in the area
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