A show for the curious in the Midwest. But Why Not? Explores new ideas in the world where ideas are abundant, but historically move slow, the Midwest. The show takes place in Appleton, WI and is hosted by Evan Freimuth, an entrepreneur in Northeast Wisconsin. The show explores the minds and ideas of interesting people with a connection to Northeast Wisconsin and the Midwest. The goal of the show is to share new ideas, and connect interesting people from the region to make the Midwest into a more exciting place to live with more art, recreation, innovation, pride, and fun. Our guests are often entrepreneurs, musicians, comedians, artists, athletes, community organizers, and thinkers.
Andrew Gallimore is a computational neurobiologist. Gallimore is a science and psychedelics communicator and an author.He recently released his latest book Reality Switch Technologies: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/62927799You can sign up for his newsletter for an in depth breakdown of psychedelic science: https://www.buildingalienworlds.com/contact.html
Benny Pekala was previously trying to "solve deepfakes" he's currently an entrepreneur, mostly focused on development or apps and NFTs for businesses.Topics*Deepfakes*Web 3* Benny's story
Joe Izzo is a podcaster, legal cannabis salesman, and a certified psychedelic citizen. Here's Joe's Podcasthttps://www.theconsciouscloud.org/Topics CoveredJoe's first trip.Tripping with Zach Leary leading to Joe's podcast.Synchronicity.Turning people into concepts and (cultural) artifacts.Oregon's Measure 109.The Psychedelic Community & Portland.
Marcel Kuijsten is an author, publisher, and speaker. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Julian Jaynes Society.https://www.marcelkuijsten.com/https://twitter.com/MarcelKuijsten
Toni Nagy is an entertainer. She creates content focused on philosophy and comedy. Toni's Website: http://tonibologna.com/ Toni's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toni.nagy Toni's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toninagycomedy
Ed Prideaux is a journalist and researcher studying the condition, HPPD. Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder Perception Restoration Foundation: https://www.perception.foundation/ (https://www.perception.foundation/) Ed's Personal Website/Writings: http://edprideaux.journoportfolio.com/ (edprideaux.journoportfolio.com) Ed Prideaux Twitter: https://twitter.com/edprideaux (https://twitter.com/edprideaux)
Phase 2 is a transition from a Wisconsin-based podcast to an Evan-based podcast. I hope to explore the things that interest me in my journey of discovery. Hopefully I find some wonder and truth and it adds value to some aspects of your life too. The podcast was originally hosted as a Facebook Live show with guests from Northeast Wisconsin exclusively from 2019 to the middle of 2021. Topics covered will likely include: Philosophy, art, psychedelics, psychology, culture, business, and media.
Justin Schmick was a 2020 Candidate for Mayor of Omro, WI.
WIJAM is a music booking business. Dedicated to hosting music events around Wisconsin.
Art Hop Collective is a group of Green Bay based artist that create genre bending art events.
Drew Knapp is an American Ninja Warrior champion and opened a ninja warrior gym in Depere, WI.
Brian Davis is an entrepreneur and competitive cyclist. He has launched a string of successful Kickstarter campaigns in the cycling space.
Sierra Ehlert and Sheryl Bauer worked together to produce Flourish in late 2019. They are both Wisconsin natives passionate about health. Sierra is a photographer and event organizer and Sheryl owns the Salt Room Appleton.
Chris Jacke was an NFL kicker. He played on the Packers from 1989 to 1997. He currently runs the Packers Alumni Resource.
Sheryl is owner of The Salt Room Appleton and a community organizer for health initiative in the Fox Valley.
Taylor Greenwood & Ian Thompson are a huge part of the Mile of Music team, a music festival in Appleton, WI.
Stacey Burkhart founded SAGE in Green Bay, WI. A nonprofit artist collective that acts as a platform for artists in the city.
Amy Pietsch is the director of the Venture Center at the Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, WI.
Cody James is a Wisconsin musician out of the Fox Valley.
Lee Reiherzer is a beer historian and author in Oshkosh, WI.
Jake Shoen is a Wisconsin born comedian. Currently preforming in the Minneapolis comedy scene.
7000apart is a Swedish-American music duo and couple. They make Swedish Pop music from Wisconsin and Sweden.
Gina Maria is an Appleton citizen who organized a political event in Appleton, WI to bring awareness to what was happening at the US Boarder in 2019.
Allison Garner is a speaker, author, and business consultant. She helps you get the most out of yourself with radical honesty. Check out her book Think Possible.
Eddie Holland runs a small community of ghost hunters in Northeast Wisconsin called Paper Valley Paranormal.
Elijah Dercks is a Wisconsin based lifestyle entrepreneur, photographer and videographer. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elijahdercks_/
Jon Wheelock is an artist and the front man for music group J-Council.
Bobby Fleshman is the fearless leader behind McFleshman's Brewing Co in Appleton, WI. Bobby is an astrophysicist and found his way to brewing beer.
Frank Hermans is an entertainer, writer, and entrepreneur in Green Bay, WI. He is most know for his rotating original shows, Let Me Be Frank Productions.
Jon Roug is the co founder of Float Light in Appleton. Float Light is a "float center" or a spa of sensory deprivation tanks.
Frankie Moscato is a musician and entertainer from Oshkosh, WI. Frankie "went to Hollywood" on American Idol, and she is a talented performer and outspoken advocate for victims of bullying.
Alyssa is an artist, entrepreneur, and jewelry designer. She owns Alyssa & Ana Fine Jewelry.
Aaron Armstrong is a West Point grad, entrepreneur, and runs The Venture Project in Oshkosh, WI.
7000apart is a Swedish-American music duo and couple. They make Swedish Pop music from Wisconsin and Sweden.
Josh Dukelow is a radio on WHBY with his show Fresh Take and a podcast host of Civic Revival.
Josh Dukelow is a radio on WHBY with his show Fresh Take and a podcast host of Civic Revival.
Cathy Cofell-Mutschler is a poet and director of nonprofits at Community First Credit Union.
Carl Strong is a career standup comedian, dancer, and singer.
Jada Davis is an entrepreneur and owner of Modern Movement.
Jason White was the head of the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Center.
Josh Russell is a Kaukauna native, a professional photographer, and a YouTuber. Josh does photo and video all around the country.
Marc Golde is runs Rock Garden Studio. He is a musician and music producer.
Mike Beardsley was the youngest of three candidates running for the 6th US Congressional District in 2020.
Wes Tank is an actor and musician. Ryann Liebl is an actress, filmmaker, and producer.
Jon Roug is an entrepreneur and owner of Float Light a world class float center in Appleton, WI.
Ryann Liebl is a Wisconsin born filmmaker. Frankie Moscato is a musician and entertainer.
Jean Detjen started Northeast Wisconsin Arts Association or NEWAA. She is a poet, and very involved in the Fox Valley community.
Nea Hahn is an Appleton entrepreneur and the founder of Whisk & Arrow Sugar Studio.
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