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Moving to Wisconsin? Here's What You Need to Know on Apple Podcasts
55 min So, you’ve decided to move to the dairy state…what should you know in order to prepare? We’ve got the answers! Discover Wisconsin’s Brand Manager, Nicole Martin, joins us at the mic to discuss what her move back to Wisconsin was like, what factors she considered before the move back home, and what first time Wisconsinites can expect when moving to one of the friendliest places on the planet.
Paranormal Wisconsin on Apple Podcasts
45 min Happy Spooky Season 🎃 We are thrilled (and chilled to the bone) to welcome Paranormal Investigator, Author, Researcher, and Lecturer, Chad Lewis, to The Cabin today. Although he’s traveled the world in the pursuit of the paranormal occurrences in our world, Chad is native to Wisconsin and currently resides in Eau Claire. Get ready to nestle into the Halloween vibes with this episode talking about some abnormally charged places in the state to visit. 45 min
A Summer Weekend Getaway in the Wisconsin Northwoods on Apple Podcasts
45 min A Wisconsin summer is Northwoods…is there anything better? Our friends at Langlade County wanted to make sure that we are prepared to make the most out of a summer weekend getaway for those with the adventurous and bug. Our videographer, Teddy Maier joins us to discuss his favorite sights and must-do activities in the Northwoods. Later, Producer Jess Murphy will take us behind the scenes on Discover Wisconsin’s latest episode in Turtle Lake and Barron County! 45 min
The World's First Street Legal "Flying Car" is now available in Europe
The concept of a "flying car" was always considered futuristic a la "The Jetsons" or something... but by 2020, a lot of us figured they'd be here by now, right? Well, we do. While flying cars aren't exactly a frequent sight, they DO exist. One company has created the PAL-V Liberty, a 3-wheel gyrocopter. It has a flying engine with 197hp with a top air speed of 112mph; it go up to about 11,000 feet in the air (yikes!) The Liberty's drive mode engine offers 99 hp and a top speed of 100mph. Interested?
Where do "The Northwoods" and "Up North" begin? The debate is on The Cabin
We all love going "up north" or to the "North Woods" - but where do they start? For some, it's just above Wausau. For others, you gotta be nearly within view of Lake Superior. The debate rolls in this episode of The Cabin.
Packers' A.J. Dillon tests COVID-19 positive; could impact Thursday's game
The Green Bay Packers lost a key division game to the Minnesota Vikings yesterday, 28-22 (and it wasn't that close). They fell to 5-2 and have a quick turnaround scheduled, as they're supposed to face the San Francisco 49ers - a team that's had their number lately - on Thursday Night Football. That was bad enough - but now, Packers' running back A.J. Dillon has just tested positive for COVID-19, according to numerous reports.
McRib is coming back again, all across the country this time
Ah, the McRib. The popular pork sandwich slathered in barbecue sauce and topped with pickles and onions first appeared on McDonald's menus nearly 40 years ago, and has popped up as a specialty items here and there ever since. Now, for the first time in nearly a decade, it will be available nationwide starting in a month, on December 2nd.
BREAKING: Legendary actor Sean Connery passes away
Sean Connery passed away in his sleep in the Bahamas last night at the age of 90.
WATCH: Elton John shares Crocodile Rockin' Halloween video dressed as Elvis
Elton John, ever the showman, donned a Halloween costume to perform one of his biggest hits for all his Twitter followers - and got the rest of the family involved. Elton himself is made up as Elvis Presley; husband David Furnish is dressed as Elton in his sequined Los Angeles Dodgers uniform (and you may know, the Dodgers just won the World Series). The two are joined in the video by their two songs Zachary and Elijah, who are wearing croc costumes.
Yes, you can still catch Halloween movies at outdoor drive-ins nearby!
Five drive-in movie places around Wisconsin are open this weekend for fun and/or frightening flicks from the safety, comfort, and warmth of your vehicle. Closest to Milwaukee is the Milky Way Drive-In Theatre, located in the parking lot of the Milwaukee Milkmen stadium at The Rock in Franklin, just off Loomis & 76th Streets. They'll be showing Ghostbustersat 6:30pm on Friday night, Casperfollowed by The Cabin in the Woods, and then JigsawSaturday night, which of course is Halloween.
New episode of The Cabin Podcast explores Wisconsin "Ghost Towns"
It's "Hallo-week" so in this new episode of The Cabin podcast, Mariah and I are finishing up our "Haunted Wisconsin" series by exploring ghost towns around the state and sharing some of their stories. If you haven't realized it from our previous few episodes. Wisconsin can be a much spookier place than many people realize. Some ghost towns are now part of other towns: Ulao and Port Ulao, for example, are now part of the Town of Grafton.
Oak Creek gets the love on Discover Wisconsin this weekend
Discover Wisconsin is about to show Oak Creek to the rest of the state and world in its episode this weekend. What do you know about Oak Creek so far? Here's some background before we give you the updates: Oak Creek has been a township since the 1800s. It incorporated as a city in 1955 to avoid getting gobbled up by Milwaukee's city limits. The city has always been a pleasant place to live and grow up, scattered groups of subdivisions and businesses with farms and wide-open spaces in between.
Breaker, Breaker! A Smokey & The Bandit TV Series is in the Works
Remember the movie classic Smokey and the Bandit?? The 1978 film starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, and Jackie Gleason as Buford T. Justice was an instant classic, spawning a few (mostly bad) sequels and inspiring the TV show The Dukes of Hazzard. And now, *breaker-breaker*, we have a 10-20 on a Smokey and the Bandit TV series.
"Unsolved Wisconsin" Mysteries the topic in the latest episode of The Cabin
Where's Robert Stack when you need him? In this episode of The Cabin podcast, we continue our "Haunted Wisconsin" theme by exploring a number of our state's "unsolved mysteries." During our Campfire Conversation, Mariah and I - along with Audio Dave - each weave the true (so far as we know story of an unsolved mystery that took place right in our backyard. We're covering these 3 mysteries: Poverty Island Treasure, The Tallman Family Story, and Mary Schlais.
BREAKING: Tony Lewis, lead singer for The Outfield, has died at 62
Tony Lewis, frontman and lead singer for The Outfield, passed away today at the age of 62. His incredibly high vocal range stood out, boosting hits like "Say It Isn't So," "Your Love," "Everytime You Cry," "Voices of Babylon" and more. The band's biggest hit, "Your Love," was released in 1986 off their debut album Play Deep.
No network TV for Charlie Brown holiday special this year... BUT...
Good Grief! 2020 keeps throwing us curve balls. Now, the holidays are approaching, we can all tell with the weather, the darkness arriving so much earlier, and yes, you may be hearing that Christmas music will arrive soon here on 95.7 BIG FM. That means three traditional holiday favorites will be arriving soon, too: It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, and A Charlie Brown Christmas. The big difference this year? You can't watch it on network TV.
AC/DC and Dodge team up for a new commercial, Ricky-Bobby style
AC/DC keeps rolling in 2020. Their new album PWR/UP ("Power Up") is out November 13th and their lead single from it, "Shot In The Dark," is featured in a new commercial for something else that keeps rolling in 2020: the Dodge Challenger. In this entertaining new spot, titled "Family Motto," they harken back to Talladega Nights and go Ricky Bobby style.
WATCH: Bruce Willis returns with "Die Hard"... not the movie, the battey
Die Hard is a movie from 1988 starring Bruce Willis, that launched quite a few sequels. Die Hard is also a battery, famous for being available at Sears and now at Advanced Auto Parts. It took until 2020, and it's not even a Super Bowl commercial, but they've now come out with a commercial that seems like it took as much planning as a full movie to create: an adventure featuring Bruce Willis and a Die Hard car battery.
It's National Cheese Curd Day! What are some of your faves in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin is known for cheese, of course. We're "America's Dairyland" for cripes' sake. And one of our favorite delicacies we've crafted - and more recently discovered across the country - is cheese curds. Essentially just fresh blocks of cheese that haven't been pressed or aged, cheese curds are merely the freshly created cheese combined with salt - in their purest form.
WATCH: Old WWII Bomb Detonated Underwater in Poland
World War II may have ended in 1945, but some of the old bombs remain. On Tuesday, the biggest WWII bomb ever found in Poland, which was a British bomb used by their Royal Air Force, exploded underwater as navy divers tried to defuse it. More than 750 people had been evacuated from the area near the Piast Canal outside the town of Swinoujscie where the was found. It weighed 11,900 pounds, including nearly 5,300 pounds of explosive.
The Cabin explores Wisconsin's Most Haunted Places in this new episode
It's October, so Mariah and I are bringing you spooky content all month long. This week in the newest episode of The Cabin, the official podcast of Discover Wisconsin, we're talking about some of the most haunted places across the state.
Pabst is launching a new cannabis-infused seltzer, starting with California
Pabst Brewing Company, which launched in 1844, launched a new beverage product in California, going where no major beverage company legally ventured before. The company, based in Milwaukee for over 140 years before its headquarters moved to Los Angeles - and now to San Antonio - announced a new addition to its non-alcoholic beverage lineup: a cannabis-infused seltzer.
Some rock normalcy: AC/DC releases a new song "Shot in the Dark"
AC/DC just released their newest song in six years. Called "Shot In The Dark," it's everything you expect from a true AC/DC record: heavy guitar riffs, Brian Johnson's growling vocals, a rocking Angus solo, and a chorus that you can shout out in an arena, or in your car. It was released in advance of their upcoming 17th album, PWR/UP, which is due out November 13th.
"The Price is Right" heads back into production with a redesigned set
The Price Is Right has been a beloved game show since 1972 and after being interrupted in March by pandemic-forced shutdowns, it's starting to head back into production. The redesigned set is deemed "COVID friendly" and will still have its usual rounds. However, for the first time, it will take place without the full audience in tow. Evelyn Warfel, the new Executive Producer, said her team worked out the changes while following all of the local, state and guild guidelines. The result?
Wisconsin Craft Breweries: We cover a bunch in the newest Cabin Podcast!
It's time for BREW-sconsin talk on the newest episiode of The Cabin Podcast, where Mariah and I talk craft breweries and their unique offerings around the state. And no, we couldn't cover them all. But you have a lot of good leads! Since we're talking statewide, we couldn't note all of the two dozen-plus breweries around the Milwaukee area, but we did reach out to New Glarus, Potosi, La Crosse, Waupaca, and a ton of other places.
Check out this very 80s Cherry Coke ad with Cameo
"Cherry Coke" was popular in soda fountains and diners for decades, where they would add cherry-flavored syrup to Coca-Cola. Finally in 1985, the Coca-Cola Corporation decided to release a cherry-flavored version of its signature soft drink, and it took off like a rocket (unlike their "New Coke" disaster of 1986, but that's another story.) It proved popular, and a ton of commercials were filmed to help promote the beverage.
Check out the new lights on the Hoan Bridge! Plus, find out how it got done
The Hoan Bridge, which carries Interstate 794 over the harbor, the Summerfest grounds, and even the Jones Island Sewage Treatment plant (what a combo), is both major transportation artery and a city landmark. These distinctive arches welcome ships from Lake Michigan, speed drivers in and out of downtown, and even serve as cover for some Summerfest shows.
Discover a lot to do Green Bay when you can't attend a Packers game
Green Bay is known primarily for its Packers, right? And game attendance is what drives so many people up I-43, I-41, or any one of the highways to the city that prides itself on the nickname "Titletown." Pre-season games getting cancelled this year and no attendance for the first two home games at Lambeau, mitigated only slightly by what will be limited attendance moving forward for the 2020 season, has certainly made a dent in the city's coffers as a lot fewer people travel there.
New episode of The Cabin looks back at summer, ahead to fall
As we officially enter autumn, the Discover Wisconsin crew takes this episode of The Cabin to look back at summer fun, what we enjoyed and what we wish we would have done. But fall lies ahead, starting with fall colors and ending with the holiday season. Plus, we answer listener questions in our newest "Dear Abbey" segment with Abbey Stecker, who handles social media for the show and the podcast.
Leinenkugels offering free beer to anyone who listens to a minute of polka
It's Oktoberfest season, and while 2020's peculiarities (to put it mildly) have put the brakes on most ways of traditional celebration, it's still worth celebrating - and toasting with a prost! Leinenkugel's, the legendary beer that started up in Chippewa Falls back in 1867, likes to be part of the party. The Oktoberfest celebration in its hometown, normally held every year at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, is one of the best in the state.
It's National Cheeseburger Day! Check out our show and some favorites here.
Let's face it, cheeseburgers are among the tastiest foods ever created. It's not merely my opinion, it's a fact (just go with me on this.) Today, September 18th, is National Cheeseburger Day. To celebrate, I have my Discover Wisconsin episode on "8 Unique Wisconsin Cheeseburgers" below for your viewing pleasure. And some of my favorite picks around town. And I'd LOVE to hear some of yours! I'm always looking to expand my horizons.
Fall Day Trips in Wisconsin: We explore in a new episode of The Cabin
The weather - especially last week - gave us a clear indication that fall is on the way. We're even starting to see the leaves changing! It's that time of year when cooler weather arrives, pumpkin spice everything flavors food and drinks, and fun activities abound. In our newest episode of The Cabin, the official podcast of Discover Wisconsin, we dive into some good Fall Day Trips around Wisconsin.
Rent The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Mansion on Airbnb... $30/night!(?!?)
Will Smith and Airbnb are hooking up for a special opportunity for you to indulge your fandom of the hit show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. In October, you'll have an opportunity to stay in the mansion where the show was set - or at least part of it - for the insanely awesome price of $30 for the night (in LA?? A BEER costs $30 in LA!) Touted as “The Freshest Los Angeles Mansion Around,” the Airbnb listing was able to happen with the cooperation of the property owner.
New Discover Wisconsin episode this weekend as we head to Minocqua!
Minocqua is thought of as a summer destination, but this "Island City" destination is great for fall and winter visits, too. In our newest episode of Discover Wisconsin, I get to check out Beef-A-Rama, an annual celebration of all things beef that brings in over 70 expert grillers and roasters.
Need some fun options for this weekend? Here are some hit-the-road ideas
We've had a rainy, cool, dreary week. This weekend, we'll get a little warmer, and sunshine should return by Sunday, if not later in the day on Saturday. I write about roads, places, and events all over Wisconsin for my road trip website, StateTrunkTour.com, so I thought I'd share some options with you here, too. So let's get out of the house and explore some fun options for this upcoming mid-September Wisconsin weekend if you're still trying to decide where to go, and what to do.
AMC announces "The Walking Dead" will soon die. But spin-offs will live on.
AMC hit it BIG with The Walking Dead, the post-apocalyptic horror show that took the phrase "zombie apocalypse" to new heights, from comic books to your TV. Since its debut in 2010, the show has set records for cable TV viewers and became the most successful scripted show in the history of cable television. It also made zombie costumes even more popular for Halloween.
Fall Colors are coming... new episode of The Cabin has scenic drive ideas!
Ah, fall. It's the favorite season of many in Wisconsin. Mine happens to be summer, but fall is a close second. After all, the weather's usually crisp and beautiful (this week's weather notwithstanding) and the leaves turn from green to a vibrant mixture of yellows, reds, oranges, browns, and more. In many areas of the state, scenic drives await for you to enjoy these colors along with the scenery and towns along the way.
Have you seen Lion's Den Gorge in Grafton?? Here are some great shots
As an enthusiast for sights in Wisconsin (having the StateTrunkTour.com road trip website and co-hosting the Discover Wisconsin TV show are both part of this passion), I love sharing some of the particularly cool places to enjoy. This past Saturday, when the weather was PERFECT, I stopped at a place I've had friends rave about: Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve.
NOONAN! Caddy from Caddyshack wants to real-life caddy in the U.S. Open
The 120th U.S. Open Championship in golf will take place this year at Winged Foot Golf Club over in Mamaroneck, New York (you thought Wisconsin had weird town names) starting September 14th through the 20th. Like many too many sporting events, fans will not be allowed to attend. But someone who is not a pro but a fan of the sport wants to go - as a caddy. And millions upon millions have seen him caddy before.
Wisconsin Craft Beverages highlighted this weekend on Discover Wisconsin!
Even with the effects of COVID-related lockdowns, Wisconsin's craft beverage scene is booming, especially in areas around La Crosse, Stevens Point (which has a whole craft collective built around it), and in the Mascoutin Valley, west of Oshkosh - these are the areas we focus on in this weekend's episode of Discover Wisconsin. In La Crosse, I got to visit Pearl Street Brewery as well as Turtle Stack Brewery.
The Cabin podcast: new episode pits East vs West in a Wisconsin battle
In the newest episode of The Cabin, the official podcast of Discover Wisconsin, Mariah Haberman and I do a little "friendly" battle pitting Wisconsin's east coast vs. west coast. Audio Dave and Producer Ellen get involved too: Mariah and Ellen defend the West while Eric and AudioDave root for the East. Each team will put forth their best recommendations for the following topics: best destination, best day trip, best food, best event, historic destination, and best view.
Summerfest 2021 touts "More Weekends More Headliners" as dates get released
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., the fine folks who bring you Summerfest, just announced some changes for 2021, including new dates that focus on weekends: June 24-26, July 1-3, and July 8-10. According to their press release, titled "More Weekends, More Headliners": "With the cancellation of the 2020 festival, it gave us a reason to roll up our sleeves and get to work.
Do you know Grafton & Port Washington's remarkable Blues music history?
So much of the music we love, from Rock to Pop to Country to today's R&B, Blues, and Jazz music, developed from some of the early legendary musicians from a century ago. And some of the most influential artists and songs from that era - most of them African Americans from Chicago and the Mississippi Delta region - were recorded in a studio in Grafton, Wisconsin.
From the "it's about time" Dept.: Spicy McNuggets are coming to McDonald's
Chicken McNuggets worked their way into the consciousness - and diets - of Americans in the early 1980s. The recipe was developed in 1979 and after a supply issue (due to popular demand), they became available nationally in 1983. I have to admit I find them delicious, even though the somewhat-cringey word "reconstituted" is involved in the chicken ingredients list.
We cover Drive-In Movies around Wisconsin in our new episode of The Cabin
2020 could be a horror movie all in itself, couldn't it? One welcome resurgence during this COVID-infested era of social distancing, though, is the return of the drive-in movie theatre. In our newest episode of The Cabin, the official podcast of Discover Wisconsin, Mariah Haberman and I - along with "Audio" Dave and producer Ellen - talk drive-ins where you can enjoy movies under the stars.
Tom Petty's "Wildflowers" box set comes out October 16th; here's a sample
Tom Petty (and his Heartbreakers) put out a ton of great albums over the years, but we haven't heard everything yet. With a new, long-awaited reissue of Petty's Wildflowers, some of that is about to change. The reissue of Wildflowers comes out October 16th, and will be released with four variations: Wildflowers & All The Rest will be a 2-CD or 3-LP set that features 25 tracks, with five unreleased songs.
New episode of The Cabin: Romantic Getaways in Wisconsin
Okay, it's not Valentine's Day or anything, but romance is good any time of year. In this new episode of The Cabin, the official podcast of Discover Wisconsin, Mariah Haberman and I talk great destinations - and journeys - for romantic getaways.
Sunflower Farms abound around SE Wisconsin. Here are some you can visit!
This is a beautiful time of year, in part because the weather is warm, the trees and forests are lush, the skies are blue (well, most of the time), and the farm fields are yielding crops. And while the fields look great with rows of cornfields or beds of flowers, there's nothing quite like the sight of sunflowers. These golden wonders offer an amazingly beautiful sea of yellow, brown, and green in fields.
Want some amazing views? Check out Wildcat Mountain in the Driftless Area!
As a native of Wisconsin who has also lived in numerous other states (Michigan, Illinois, and Texas among them), I appreciate the heck out of our state and its natural beauty. It's a pleasure to showcase the state's scenic wonders (and fried cheese curds) on the Discover Wisconsin show and with my own road trip website, StateTrunkTour.com. Often on weekends after my shows on 95.7 are done, it's a blast to hit the road and explore - weather permitting. In August, the weather usually permits.
Dirty Dancing sequel will feature Jennifer Grey and be set in the 1990s
Dirty Dancing dazzled audiences as it became one of the most popular movies of the 1980s, and continues to be a classic to this day. We all know that nobody puts Baby in a corner. In my EricCast conversation with Bill Medley, we talked about the movie; he sang the classic duet "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" for the movies with Jennifer Warnes.
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