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Wisconsin Life celebrates the people, places, history and culture of the state. Come with us as we kayak the Mississippi River, interview musicians in Milwaukee, and bake pasties in Rhinelander. We connect you with diverse people and ideas through short stories updated twice a week.
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The rivalry between Milwaukee Brewers fans and Chicago Cubs fans is heated. All the more so this season, after Craig Counsell went from being the Brewers manager to the Cubs manager. But there is such a thing as a Cubs-Brewers fan — Milwaukee freelance journalist Tom Kertscher is one of them.Di webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)
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Harry Houdini was a master of illusion. Appleton officials have paid tribute to his talents with a museum exhibit and naming rights…all because he spent some time in the city as a child. But, did he love the city as much as it loves him? Does it matter? WPR’s Corrinne Hess takes a barrel ride through the Houdini’s chains to Wisconsin.…
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In the early 1940s, many women stepped up to the plate to become professional baseball players after most men were drafted to serve in the military in World War II. They became players in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Heewone Lim brings us the story of the players on the Racine Belles and specifically their uniform — which wa…
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Sometimes, an ordinary experience surprises us — turning the mundane into something extraordinary. Writer Crystal Chan felt this on a walk she took in her neighborhood with a friend, reminding them of the power of being present and enjoying the moment with geese in an Oshkosh pond.Di webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)
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Doran Kemp Jr. was a firefighter with the Milwaukee Fire Department. During his 25-year career, he helped recruit several people of color and women to the force. But earlier this summer, he passed away from cancer. WPR’s Evan Casey has a look at the legacy he left behind.Di webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)
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Waves are everywhere: they make up light, color and heat. In a very literal sense, waves connect us all. WPR’s Avery Lea Rogers is obsessed with how these waves turn into sound. When they visited specialized microphone maker Klover Products in Janesville, Rogers found that these high-tech microphones connect Wisconsin to the world.…
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It was 60 years ago today that The Beatles played their one and only show in in Wisconsin. To mark the historic event, we’re dipping into the archives and revisiting this story from writer Dean Robbins, who tells us about the madness that greeted John, Paul, George and Ringo on their first American tour and their stop in Milwaukee on September 4, 1…
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Going to camp can be the highlight of some kids’ summers. But what if you didn’t to go to sleepaway camp as a child? Or if you were one of the lucky ones, perhaps you’ve been yearning for those glory days. More summer camps for adults are popping up to fill that void. Ayisha Jaffer attended one in Wisconsin to see what was driving campers to pack t…
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Photographers tend to spend a lot of time with their subjects. For astrophotographer Rick Wayne of Madison, his subject for much of his life has been space. What started off as an interest in taking better pictures soon became something much greater, a sense of glory. On one clear night, audio producer Alexandra Salmon joined Wayne to take photogra…
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In the summer of 1966, activist Father James Groppi and the NAACP Youth Council led a series of Civil Rights marches in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa. As writer and historian John Gurda tells us, he was 19 at the time and one particular night left a lasting impression on him.Di webmaster@wpr.org (Wisconsin Public Radio)
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The Lac du Flambeau tribe got its name from French traders who observed tribal members harvesting fish from canoes at night by torchlight. More than 200 years later, the Lake Superior band is trying to keep such traditions alive by holding camps that teach tribal youth how to fish. WPR’s Danielle Kaeding tagged along with dozens of kids taking part…
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Summer time in Milwaukee is more than beer gardens and beach parties. It’s also cruising season, where people bring out their favorite cars they’ve stored away all winter. Eric Ramos from the southside of Milwaukee has grown up in the culture…specifically, the lowrider culture. As Jimmy Gutierrez tells us, Ramos is helping that scene grow.…
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Wellness books and self-care social media accounts often stress the importance of “living in the moment.” But, what if you’re just not that into the current moment? How do you approach things more positively? Journalist Olivia Herken has been thinking about this a lot lately, specifically when it comes to her least favorite month: August.…
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Julie and I are back after a very bit of a hiatus. Summerfest 2013 So far. Jana Kramer performs at Uline Stage, July 2 Dale Takes Olivia and Josh to Summerfest to see Cherry Pie Dale review of not so memorable Billy Idol Show Quick review of what is going on. Biking Summer 2013 Scenic Shore 150 July 20-21; Donation page: http://wi.2013ss150.llseven…
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Hi all…. Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there. I hope you are having an awesome day. The great thing about podcasting is that we have a record of our kids growing up. For your Father’s Day, we are premiering episodes 1-3. Dale and Olivia Grace sit down and talk about whatever she wants to. Hope you enjoy. Episode 1 – Christmas Present Graci…
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Julie and I are back after a very busy 6 or so weeks. We have been having fist and starts with GarageBand today. So after 4 restarts I have gotten something called a show pieced together for you. Hope you enjoy it anyway. Julie has been busy at work and PALS training, Dale has been busy with big projects at work. There is a…
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Happy New Year, Welcome to 2013. Julie and I are back for the first podcast of the year, recording from the basement. You will hear a little more background noise thanks to the washer, I think. Enjoy. We are podcasting from the basement. We took December off, but we are back for new shows in 2013. More and more babies at the Family Christmas party!…
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Julie and I are back for the last day NaPodPoMo 2012. Dale’s Got a Ham Performance reviews Miscellaneous Wisconsin facts Voice Mail from Charlie White (http://CEWTWO.com) Thanks again for listening during NaPodPoMo and for the past 5 plus years. You can always contact us at TheBadgerCast@gmail.com or call the comment line at (262) 649-8550.…
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Olivia is sitting in for Julie for the second to last day of NaPodPoMo 2012. Olivia and I went Subway for Dinner. Olivia gets extra credit from school for cooking at home. 300 Step by Step Cooking and Gardening Project for Kids. You can always contact us at TheBadgerCast@gmail.com or call the comment line at (262) 649-8550.…
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We are back for the 28th day of NaPodPoMo 2012. Panthers Basketball Victories Bad Refs. This day in history Jeffery Dahmer murdered in prison in 1994 Dale’s physical and got the pneumonia shot. Since when does smoke detectors, helmets and safety belt use have anything to do with your medical records? You can always contact us at TheBadgerCast@gmail…
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We are back for the 26th day of NaPodPoMo 2012. Julie’s hates roundabouts. Julie woke up to snow. Military Veterans Museum. Kristmas Kringle Store – Fond Du Lac Pierce Fire Truck – Oshkosh You can always contact us at TheBadgerCast@gmail.com or call the comment line at (262) 649-8550.Di Julie and Dale
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Julie is Back!! Today is 25th day of NaPodPoMo 2012. Only one month till Christmas. I apologize for the technical glitch. Julie’s New Favorite Song – Some Nights by Fun. Black Friday shoppers are NUTS!! Why do I look odd in scrubs when you are wearing you pajamas? Victoria Secret’s a mad house: Just use your imagination. Julie’s mother gets a Smart…
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Son #2, Ben joins Dale for the 24th day of NaPodPoMo 2012. Ben’s teams wins his basketball game today. We had Dinner at Marty Pizza Monte Ball beats the all time college touchdown record. BSC Bowl play-off coming in 2014 Big 10 Realignment 2013 with the addition of Rutger’s University and University of Maryland Packer’s and Giants game prediction f…
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Welcome to the 23 day of NaPodPoMo 2012. Every year on Black Friday, I play the incompreable, Stan Freberg’s Green Christma$$ as a reminder of the true spirit of the holiday. Enjoy. You can always contact us at TheBadgerCast@gmail.com or call the comment line at (262) 649-8550.Di Julie and Dale
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Dale is joined by the kids for a quick Thanksgiving Show for day 22 of NaPodPoMo 2012. What are Dale and the kids thankful for? Thank you all for listening and making this so fun for us to do. What are you thankful for this year? Check in tomorrow for the Special Black Friday show. You can always contact us at TheBadgerCast@gmail.com or call the co…
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Dale is back with Olivia for day 21 of NaPodPoMo 2012. Every Body seems in a better mood. Getting ready for Thanksgiving Day, tomorrow. What special thing do you like to have for Thanksgiving dinner? One of My favorite songs that gets me in the Holiday mood is Celebrate Me Home by Kenny Loggings. You can always contact us at TheBadgerCast@gmail.com…
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We are back at a with day 20 of NaPodPoMo 2012. Good Morning? No… Way to early Gerber Baby’s Birthday How did Wisconsin fair in CNN MONEY Best Us Places to Live 2011 2012 Turkey Day update You can always contact us at TheBadgerCast@gmail.com or call the comment line at (262) 649-8550.Di Julie and Dale
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We are back at a more respectable hour day 18 of NaPodPoMo 2012. Julie is back with another Motivated Women Segment: Basic Strength Building with Free Weights Basics for Abs workout. You can always contact us at TheBadgerCast@gmail.com or call the comment line at (262) 649-8550.Di Julie and Dale
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We are back at a more respectable hour day 17 of NaPodPoMo 2012. No More Twinkies?? Hostess to go out of business Gov. Walker to Feds: Thanks anyway, but you do it… Wisconsin rejects ACA’s health care exchanges. Obama Care Fall-out: Restaurant to add %5 Obamacare surcharge to customer tabs. You can always contact us at TheBadgerCast@gmail.com or ca…
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This time it is just Dale for day 16 of NaPodPoMo 2012. Is 4:30 am too early to Podcast? I feel like a morning DJ. Julie and my schedule don’t sync up. Oil change places: “Stop trying to sell me other crap!” Kringle Day Music in the episode courtesy of Music Alley: Matthew Ebel – Drive Away You can always contact us at TheBadgerCast@gmail.com or ca…
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We are back with Feedback-a- palooza show for the fifteenth episode of NaPodPoMo 2012, November 15, 2012. Facebook Feedback about TechPhx. Which 3 foods will Mother Superior never eat? Seymour Cray – Rockstar!!! Blue Laws – Origins More attention from the presidential candidates and 420 crowd for Colorado than they need. Biodeisel for your used coo…
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We are back with an episode for NaPodPoMo 2012, November 14, 2012 Almost half through the month Cheesehead Spotlight: Lambeau Field Lambeau Field Wikepdia Page Packers.Com Lambeau Field History Page Packer Family nights Did Dale say what we thought he said??? You can always contact us at theBadgerCast@gmail.com or call (262) 649-8550.…
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We are back with an episode for NaPodPoMo 2012, November 13, 2012 Julie likes having time off Need to Plan vacations better. May be we Should go to TekPhx Julie goes over TechPhx list of speakers and rundown. Would Julie and Dale ever speak at a conference?? You can always contact us at theBadgerCast@gmail.com or call (262) 649-8550.…
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We are back with an episode for NaPodPoMo 2012, November 12, 2012 Julie Returns to Work When will we get the Christmas Tree? Hiding the cable box, need a way to hide the hardware for wall mounted TV. Any ideas? Hug a Vet You can always contact us at theBadgerCast@gmail.com or call (262) 649-8550.Di Julie and Dale
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We are back with the episode for NaPodPoMo 2012, November 11, 2012. Julie discusses her new winter bike trainer. Dale needs to fix a mail box this weekend. Basket Ball Scrimmage games. School branded clothing. Happy Veterans Day. Don’t forget to contact the show at theBadgerCast@gmail.com or call (262) 649-8550.…
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We are back with the episode for NaPodPoMo 2012, November 10, 2012. Julie discusses an article of how an Emergency Department Doctor reflects on equality, our lack civility and respect, as manifest in hosptials and our greater society. We also talk about now that the elections are over it is times to compromise within government and within society.…
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We are back with the episode for NaPodPoMo 2012, November 8, 2012. We are back with a bunch O’ triva about Wisconsin Wisconsin the Home of the Super Computer - Cray’s Supercomputer Two Rivers – Birth of the Ice Cream Sundae. Butter Laws Other Blue Laws Don’t forget to contact the show at theBadgerCast@gmail.com or call (262) 649-8550.…
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We are back with the seventh episode for NaPodPoMo 2012, November 7, 2012. Election Results already… It’s not even 9:00 p.m?? What’s Julie Reading? Voicemails Shelly from Shelly’s Podcast Charlie White. You can always contact us at TheBadgerCast@gmail.com or call the comment line at (262) 649-8550.Di Julie and Dale
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We are back with the sixth episode for NaPodPoMo 2012, November 6, 2012. It’s election day, finally!!!! What number voter will we be? Voter number predictions. Paul Ryan disappointments “I wouldn’t want to go to a victory party that would have me as member”. Dale is losing his memory of a Bong. Richard Bong Recreational Area. Hopefully after this e…
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We are back with the fifth episode for NaPodPoMo 2012, November 5, 2012. Falling back New Recipe for Pulled Pork (Pork and Root Beer). SNL – It has its moments The Chocolate Chisel, Jalapeno Chocolate??? You can always contact us at TheBadgerCast@gmail.com or call the comment line at (262) 649-8550.Di Julie and Dale
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We are back with the fourth episode for NaPodPoMo 2012, November 4, 2012. Check out other NaPodPoMo podcasts at http://podcast30days.com/ Saturday Morning Spin Class. Dale has a “Marshmallow Core” New noise-canceling headphones Crazy protesters on the side of the road Feeling Like a feeder fish. Wall mounts 101. Cheesehead Spotlight: Candinas Choco…
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We are back with the third episode for NaPodPoMo 2012, November 3, 2012. CD Found in the Kitchen Julie’s “Clean-cation.” Day 1 Disposing of household “Hazardous” waste. New flat Screen and the expensive the wall brackets. Dale went to Buffalo Wild Wings for lunch, Yum. We need new headphones. Julie gets surprise refund. Voice mail Phone Number is u…
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We are back with the second episode of NaPodPoMo 2012, November 2, 2012. Dale, you are first one to vote. The Royal “We” Sewing Patterns aren’t easy to follow. Getting parts for an older sewing machine. Charlie White’s Punishment. Julie’s “Clean-cation.” Voice mail Phone Number is up and running. We will have voicemails for tomorrow. Forward-Wiscon…
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We are back with our first episode of NaPodPoMo 2012, November 1, 2012. Dale can’t sing – “I Can’t Drive 55′! Julie Challenges Dale to podcast each day in month of November. Kids getting their letters in sports. New Suburban Need to Re up the Comment line phone number. Music from this episode is and oldie but a goodie, courtesy of Music Alley: Mons…
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We are back, We haven’t dropped off the face off the earth. However it seems all a little foreign to us. That being said it is a great episode with a lot to talk about. Julie’s knee injury and rehabilitation Dale’s “Heart scare” and tour of the ambulance, ER and stress test. New backyard. We have doubled the size of our backyard by having the yard …
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