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Absurdist Humor. The bait-and-switch podcast is a comedy / interview program based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We specialize in probing, in-depth interviews where you as a listener will have the unique experience of knowing less about our guests than when the podcast started. Wackiness abounds .....…

Bait and Switch Podcast


    • May 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    B & S Music - Warren Zevon - Sentimental Hygiene

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 38:54


    For this week's Bait and Switch Music episode, we asked one of our guests to pick out the album to review. So we handed over the reins to our musical expert Joe Kay to lead the conversation about his album pick, Sentimental Hygiene from Warren Zevon! We brought in another local music expert and friend of the show, Scott Cvecko to give us his thoughts as well. Before diving into our review, Joe gave us some background on Warren Zevon's career including his collaboration with many famous musicians, and our panel members share their prior knowledge of Zevon and his work. We move on to take a look at the album itself, noting things like musical style, influences, its diverse musical elements, the metaphorical and storytelling lyrics etc. Of course we chime in with the songs that worked for us as well as our the ones that didn't. And it wouldn't be complete without our top picks from the album. All this and much, much more! Enjoy!

    Aleta Norris ( S4 E19 ) 3 minute Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 3:13


    This month's 3 minute highlights features lifestyle influencer Aleta Norris

    Steve Palecpalooza ( S4 E3 & S5 E8 ) Consolidated

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 47:18


    The consolidated episode for May combines 2 episodes featuring local radio legend Steve Palec

    Tour Of Italy Preview-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 47:02


    This week we assemble our team of cycling experts to preview the upcoming Tour of Italy! Our esteemed panel consists of local cyclist, Brian Halm, long time guest Mitch Teich, cycling enthusiast Will Beyer and of course the co-host of our podcast, Chris Beyer. Our guests discuss many different aspects of the race, including the notable absence of top riders Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, the strengths and weaknesses of the different teams, and some of the favorites in the race including Primoz Roglic and Juan Ayuso. We also enlighten our listeners with information on where the race will be broadcast, our picks for the podium and much, much more! Enjoy!

    Bait And Switch Movies - Raising Arizona - Matt Kemple and Chris Schmidt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 30:20


    This week, we're back with our esteemed panel of movie critics, Matt Kemple from the Laughing Tap (https://laughingtap.com/) and comedian Chris Schmidt. This time it was Chris' turn to pick our movie and he chose the 1987 Coen brothers' comedy, Raising Arizona, starring Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter. Of course we talk about the storyline, but we also talk about the elements that made the movie funny, including the Looney Tunes style violence and the complete incompetence of the criminals. We highlight some of our favorite scenes, discuss some behind the scenes stories, compare the movie to other Coen brothers' classics, and much, much more! Enjoy!

    S8E4A - Daniel Fuellengraben - Obscure Movie Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 14:53


    In the second half of our interview with comedian Daniel Fuellengraben, we try our hands at movie reviews. We take a look at some of the more "obscure" movie titles with the hopes of bringing our listeners' attention to these "lesser known" selections. Enjoy!

    S8E3 - Daniel Fuellengraben - Daniel the Butcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 27:37


    This week we talk with Milwaukee comedian Daniel Fuellengraben. We talk with Daniel about a wide variety of topics including, his German heritage, his journey into the local Milwaukee stand-up comedy scene, his perspectives on the art of stand-up, his occupation, even the Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson fight. All that and much, much more! Enjoy!

    2021 Olympics Preview ( S4 E20 ) 3 min. Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 3:01


    The highlight tract for April features our take on the Tokyo Olympics

    Dave Boll & Scott Cvecko ( S4 E1 & E2 ) Consolidated

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 41:12


    Go back in the time capsule to the start of Season 4 in 2021.

    B & S Music - John Brion - Meaningless

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 27:37


    In this episode of the Music Arts Arm of the Bait and Switch Podcast, we hang out with two familiar voices—Shaun Snopek and Dave Boll—for a discussion on Meaningless, an album by John Brion. We chat about who John Brion is, where he came from, and some of the big names he's worked with over the years. We also get into what we liked on the album, the wide range of musical influences we picked up on, how it stacks up against other artists we've covered, and much, much more! Big thanks to Shaun for suggesting the album and to Dave for joining in. Enjoy!

    Jeff Grayson and Jerry Augustine - MLB Preview 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 39:14


    In the second half of our baseball preview with Jeff Grayson and Jerry Augustine, we shift our focus from our hometown Brewers to the rest of Major League Baseball. We talk about big market domination and our thoughts on a salary cap for baseball, the automatic umpire and it's potential problems, our predictions for the season, including what team might lose 100 games, our world series picks and much, much more! Happy listening and Go Brewers! Enjoy!

    Jeff Grayson and Jerry Augustine - Brewers Preview 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 37:07


    It's the podcast you've all been waiting for and it's one of our favorite times of the year as we get to talk Brewers baseball with Jeff Grayson and Jerry Augustine! This year we added another esteemed guest to our panel- recent Brewer fan convert Greg Shapiro was in town from Amsterdam, so he joined in as well! We chat with our crew about everything Brewers: Keys to the season, pitching, hitting, injuries and of course, we couldn't talk Brewers without paying tribute to the legendary Bob Uecker. You get all that and much, much more for less than a bag-o-peanuts! Enjoy!!

    Happy Birthday to You ( S4 E18 ) 3 minute Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 3:10


    The highlight clip for March features the story behind " Happy Birthday to You"

    S3 E25 & 25A , S4 E12 Shepherd Express - Consolidated

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 75:01


    The Consolidated episode for March features 2 interviews with Dave Luhrssen and Blaine Schultz

    Season 3 Episodes 19-26 Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 23:25


    Time for our midweek break and this time we feature some of our most memorable moments from episodes 19-26 of Season 3. Enjoy!

    BTS S3 E19-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 33:13


    This behind the scenes episode features the third, third of Season 3.

    S8 E3 - Shaun Snopek - Rock N Roll Lifestyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 27:17


    This week we talk to a musician friend of ours who has a video on YouTube, he's been on MTV, he's been on tour, he's lived in and done music in L.A., he's currently doing music in Milwaukee with his son and they've got a group named Jack Julian. Of course I'm talking about our friend, Shaun Snopek! Shaun takes us on a wild journey through the highs and lows of the music industry, from his early days in Milwaukee, to an unexpected ride with Ecoteur that led to a move to LA and an appearance on MTV's 120 Minutes! He also talks to us about his younger days, growing up around music with his brother Sigmund and touring with his brother's band. With stories of backstage chaos, surprise firings, and even groupie babysitters, this episode is a backstage pass to the unpredictable world of Rock N Roll! Enjoy!

    Rocky Mountain Race ( S4 E17 ) 3 min Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 2:51


    February's Highlight miniep features a rider from the Tour Divide bicycle race

    S3 E23 & 23A Daytime Talk Show Guest - Consolidated

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 40:52


    February's consolidated track features an interview with Whitney who was a guest on one of those confrontational Daytime TV shows

    Bait And Switch Movies - Spaceballs - Matt Kemple and Chris Schmidt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 32:42


    This week marks the launch of our Bait and Switch movie reviews! We've assembled a panel of comedic experts—Matt Kemple and Chris Schmidt—for a ludicrous-speed detour into nostalgia as we revisit Mel Brooks' Spaceballs. Matt, a self-proclaimed Spaceballs superfan, shares his deep love (and multiple copies) of the film, while the rest of us weigh in on everything from Yogurt's wisdom to Dark Helmet's questionable fashion choices. We talk about where Spaceballs ranks among Mel Brooks' classics, we break down the film's most amusing elements, including its fourth-wall-breaking gags, and debate whether its slapstick humor still holds up. The verdict: If you grew up quoting this sci-fi spoof, you're probably still quoting it today. Enjoy this nostalgic blast from the past!

    S8E2 - Scott Paulus - Tribute to Mr. Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 27:15


    Today we get together to pay tribute to a legend in Milwaukee Brewers and baseball broadcasting history, "Mr. Baseball", Bob Uecker. Unfortunately Bob passed away on January 16, 2025. As the Brewers' team photographer, our guest Scott Paulus spent almost 30 years working with Bob, so we asked him to come in and chat with us about his experiences with Mr. Baseball. Scott shares stories about what it was like to be around Bob every day, along with a particular story that stands out for him. In addition to our tribute, we also talk about Scott's history as the Brewers' official team photographer, what it's like to work with the Brewers' marketing team, and the changes he's seen in the stadium since he started. Enjoy our tribute to a Milwaukee legend.

    Milwaukee Magazine ( S4 E16 ) 3 min. Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 3:01


    January's highlight miniep features the Editor from Milwaukee Magazine.

    S3 E22 & S4 E17 Professional Cyclists - Consolidated

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 50:43


    The consolidated tract for January features 2 professional cyclists. One that raced the Tour de France ( Matthew Busche ) and one that raced the Tour Divide (Ryan Simon ).

    B and S Music - Presidents of the United States of America - Dave Boll

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 26:38


    This week we bring you another episode from the music arts arm of The Bait And Switch Podcast. We've assembled our music review panel of Dave Boll and Shaun Snopek to chat about the album, The Presidents of the United States of America by, well, The Presidents of the United States of America! We talk about the band's quirky vibe, their upbeat tunes, and how they stood out during the Grunge-dominated '90s. We also dig into the band's origins, the members, and what made their music so fun and unique. Plus, we touch on the struggles musicians face today when it comes to making a living from their art. All this and much, much more! Enjoy!

    S8E1 - Dave Boll - Acme Critters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 13:43


    It's finally here, can you believe it? Season 8! As always, we open another brand new season of The Bait and Switch Podcast with our good friend, Dave Boll. We also have a new mystery guest voice of our podcast! Let's just say this guy "Trumps" all our other guests! Big thanks to Greg Shapiro for hooking us up with our mystery voice! In this episode, we tried to start the season with a recap of all the season openers we've had with Dave but as we try to get through our review, we keep running into interruptions. These aren't just any interruption, but very unique and unusual interruptions. It's hard to explain- you kind of had to be there, but this is your chance to BE THERE and listen in for yourself! Welcome back to The Bait and Switch Podcast - it's Season 8! Enjoy!

    Packers Wildcard Preview 2025 with Jeff Grayson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 32:36


    This week, we're excited to chat with our good friend and fellow Packers enthusiast, Jeff Grayson! With the Green Bay Packers gearing up for their wildcard showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles, we examine the season so far, and discuss the team's strengths, weaknesses, and the vibe of this playoff run compared to last year's. We also explore the keys to victory, our predictions for the game, and what it will take for the Packers to come out on top. Enjoy the conversation, and as always—Go Pack Go!

    S7E14 - MitchTeich - Nailed It or Failed It - 2024 Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 29:29


    It's hard to believe, but the Season 7 finale is here! For this special episode, we went back to April 2024 to record a conversation with Mitch Teich, where we made bold predictions about the rest of the year. So, what's the twist? Now it's time to see how accurate (or ridiculously off-base) we were! From the presidential election to global events, sports, and more, we covered it all. Spoiler alert: you probably shouldn't rely on us for investment advice! Tune in for some laughs, surprises, and reflections as we wrap up an amazing season. Enjoy!

    Snopek ( S4 E15 ) 3 min Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 2:56


    The 3 minute highlight package for December features long time Milwaukee Musician Sigmund Snopek

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    Muscian Richie Conway ( S3 E21 & E21A ) Consolidated

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 46:04


    The consolidated track for December features a season 3 interview with my second cousin Richie Conway. Richie is a musician second to none. This episode features a few of his catchy songs, give it a listen!

    Smithereens - 6 - God Save the Smithereens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 47:22


    Join us this week as we conclude our six-episode series exploring the studio albums of The Smithereens! In this episode, we dive into their final release, God Save The Smithereens, with returning guest and musicologist Joe Kay from the Play That Rock n' Roll podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@PlayThatPodcast). Together, we reflect on the late '90s and Y2K music scene, analyze each track, and discuss how this album compares to the rest of their catalog. We share our top three favorite songs, highlight the album's unique qualities, and—at long last—reveal our final album rankings! All this and more awaits, so tune in and enjoy the show!

    S7 E13A - ADL - New Patient Exam

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 8:07


    This week we thought we'd do something a little different during the second half of our interview with comedian and promoter, ADL. ADL is planning on becoming one of Chris' new patients in the chiropractic office, so we thought it might be interesting for our audience to listen in on a new patient exam. ADL agreed to wave his HIPPA rights and discuss his medical history with us on the air. What we discovered was more than either Chris or I ever expected! Turns out this isn't your every day new patient exam. Listen in to hear what happens! Enjoy!

    S7E13 - ADL - A Good Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 27:51


    This week we talk with comedian and promoter, ADL. We chat with ADL about how he got involved with show promotion, his experiences living in Puerto Rico, fast food, his work helping the homeless and much, much more! Enjoy!

    Social Media Marketing Coordinator ( S4E14 ) 3 min highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 3:06


    November's Highlight package features one of employees who has become a loose cannon. Things take a turn during his performance evaluation and maybe the future of the podcast is in doubt.

    S3 E19 & 19A TimVanVooren Consolidated

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 46:24


    November's consolidated episode features Fox 6's sportscaster Tim VanVooren.

    Bait And Switch Music Reviews - The Smithereens - A Date With the Smithereens

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 50:54


    We're back with another episode from the Music Arts arm of the Bait and Switch Podcast! This week we review the fifth album from The Smithereens, A Date With the Smithereens! This week we're joined by our musicologist, Joe Kay from the Play that Rock n' Roll podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@PlayThatPodcast) to discuss his thoughts about the album. We talk about what was going on in the music world in 1994, the year A Date With the Smithereens was released, along with our analysis of each song from the album. We discuss the upsides of the album, along with the downsides and everything in between! take a look at the lyrics and the music and of course we throw our opinions in there as well! You get all that and much, much more! Enjoy!

    S7 E12A - Curt Pochert - Step Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 23:22


    This week we check back in with local comedian, Curt Pochert. We're taking things step by step as we cover all things "Step". Our journey of Steps takes us through movies, near death experiences, exercise and much, much more, so Step right up and start listening!

    S7E12 - Curt Pochert - Comedian

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 25:28


    This week we talk with local comedian, Curt Pochert. We talk with Curt about how he got started with comedy, the difficulties of self-promotion, his musical parodies, branding and much, much more! Check out Curt and his parody videos at https://www.youtube.com/@thecrispybrothers Enjoy!

    Mod Violets Song ( S4 E13 ) 3 min Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 3:54


    October's Highlight features a song from my brother's band The Mod Violets taken from our 2021 interview with the band (S4E13)

    S3 E18 & 18A Jeff Grayson Consolidated

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 54:08


    October's consolidated track features Jeff Grayson, yet again. This was our original interview with Jeff before he became our go to guy for all things Packers, Brewers and Bucks.

    Bait and Switch Music Reviews - The Smithereens - Blow Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 40:23


    We're back with another episode from the Music Arts arm of the Bait and Switch Podcast! This week we review the fourth album from The Smithereens, Blow Up! Once again we've assembled our panel of experts, Joe Kay from the Play that Rock n' Roll podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@PlayThatPodcast) and singer/songwriter, Scott Cvecko from The Weary World (https://thewearyworld.com/). We talk with our panel about what was going on in the music world in 1991, the year Blow Up was released, along with our analysis of each song from the album. We take a look at the lyrics and the music and of course we throw our opinions in there as well! You get all that and much, much more! Enjoy!

    2024 NBA Preview with Jeff Grayson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 36:18


    We're back, one more time with our expert, Jeff Grayson, this time to talk about the rest of the League in the upcoming NBA season! We start by reviewing the top teams from last year, then chat about who the powerhouses will be this year. We also chat a little bit about the Karl-Anthony Towns trade, European vs American player development, our predictions for the season and much, much more! Enjoy!

    2024 Bucks Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 32:36


    Attention all NBA fans! We bring back our friend Jeff Grayson for another sports preview podcast, this time we take a look at the Milwaukee Bucks! We talk about the challenges of the upcoming season, the chemistry of the team, the offense, the defense, coaching and much, much more! Enjoy!

    Brewers Wildcard Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 37:18


    We've reached the end of the season for Major League Baseball but for our team, it's bonus time! Our Milwaukee Brewers have reached the postseason and start the Wildcard series on Tuesday! We bring back our panel of experts, including Jeff Grayson and Jerry Augustine to talk about what's led to the Brewers success this year, along with our assessment of hitting, pitching, defense and coaching. Of course, we'll also throw in our predictions and much, much more! Enjoy and Go Brewers!

    Bait and Switch Music Reviews - The Smithereens - 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 36:25


    This week is the second installment of the new "Musical Arts Arm" of the Bait and Switch Podcast! Our panel of local music experts, Joe Kay (of the play that Rock n' Roll podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@PlayThatPodcast) and Scott Cvecko (founder of the band, "The Weary World" - https://thewearyworld.com/) comes together again to give us their expert opinions (along with our own) on the third album from The Smithereens, 11. You'll hear why the third album is named 11, along with what we loved about this album, along with what we didn't. "Musicologist" Joe Kay tells us all about what was going on in the music scene the year 11 was released and of course our top 3 picks for the album and much, much more! Enjoy!

    Milwaukee Music Scene ( S4E12 ) 3 Min. Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 3:00


    The highlight track for September features Music Editor for the Shepherd Express Blaine Schultz.

    S7E11 - Bait and Switch on the Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 23:20


    This week's episode is a rebroadcast of the very first time we were live on the radio. Darrin Alston interviewed us for his radio show, Sorta Ridiculous on WXRW 104.1 in Milwaukee. We shared a lot of "Sorta ridiculous" stories about ourselves and we also talked about the origin of the Bait and Switch podcast along with the story of how Chris started doing stand-up comedy. All that and much, much more! Enjoy!

    S3 E17 & 17A Money Guru Consolidated

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 45:51


    September's Consolidated episode features a Season 3 Interview with a personal finance author, Pembroke Bucksworth

    Jeff Grayson - NFL Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 31:19


    We bring Jeff Grayson back again this week, but this time we take a look at the rest of the NFL. Our esteemed panel analyzes things like will the Kansas City Chiefs three-peat? Is San Francisco still the team to beat in the NFC? What kind of year are Aaron Rodgers and the Jets going to have? What are the top teams in the AFC? How will the NFC North stack up? Of course, we'll throw out our predictions for the big game and much, much more! Enjoy!

    JeffGrayson-PackersPreview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 33:20


    This week we welcome back our sports expert, Jeff Grayson to preview the upcoming season for our beloved Green Bay Packers! In addition to Jeff, we've added a new member to our football panel, Theo Marten! Along with our panel, we discuss important Packer topics like Jordan Love's new contract, the expectations for the team this year, offseason gains and losses, biggest strengths and biggest weaknesses of the team and much, much more! Enjoy!

    Bait And Switch Music Reviews - The Smithereens - Green Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 39:16


    This week is the second installment of the new "Musical Arts Arm" of the Bait and Switch Podcast! Our panel of local music experts, Joe Kay (of the play that Rock n' Roll podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@PlayThatPodcast) and Scott Cvecko (founder of the band, "The Weary World" - https://thewearyworld.com/) comes together again to give us their expert opinions (along with our own of course) on the second album from The Smithereens, Green Thoughts. You'll hear what we loved about this album, along with what we didn't like and a teaser- there were some heated discussions this week! "Musicologist" Joe Kay tells us all about what was going on in the music scene the year Green Thoughts was released and he also somehow manages to mix in a well known, yet completely unrelated Pop icon's name into our discussion. You'll get that, along with our top 3 picks for the album and much, much more! Enjoy!

    2024 Tour of Spain Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 40:56


    It's time for our annual Tour of Spain Preview Podcast! This year our esteemed panel consists of Bait and Switch Podcast co-host, Chris Beyer, Jerry Kegel of Wheel and Sprocket fame and, after a hiatus due to injury, Mitch Teich returns! After a quick wrap up of the Tour de France and the Olympics, our panel tackles the upcoming Tour of Spain. They discuss things like, there's only one sprint stage in this year's race, should there be a mandatory number of sprint stages in a Tour? Does more mountain stages translate into more excitement? Is Primoz Roglic ready to come back and win this race after 2 big crashes in the last couple of months? Will Sepp Kuss defend his title? With a wide open field, will there be any surprises? Of course, they wrap things up with their podium picks and much, much more! Enjoy!

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