Firsts! - Remember Your First Time?

For our November edition we welcome Becky, a commercial furniture salesperson!  After she pulls two topics at once from the always interesting "Machine of Firsts" we discuss our first experiences with death. We learn how Becky, a self described "cat lady" learned the finer points of cat care when she was young. Mike freaks us out with a Pink Floyd backed death memory, and Chad relates a touching story of a neighbor.  We move on to happier topics, that seem to center around chat rooms.  Becky tells us some of her siblings challenges with "more sophisticated" internet sites, and we end on another touching chat room memory from AOL.   Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us (generally) the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!"  Vist our new location at 365 Main Ave. Note that this episode contains a little adult language. And discusses death. And the internet. You've been warned!  Special thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the bumper music

For our October edition we record during the Green Bay Improv Festival, and are joined by two veteran improv comedians, Tim Stoltenberg & Linda Taylor-Williams!  Tim pulls "First Time Disobeying Parents" and we learn about why yo-yos don't fit in VCR's.  Mike flips the bird to his mom, Linda gets caught in a lie about margaritas, and tells us why white velcro pants are the coolest!  Linda draws "First Drink" and we all share tales of our first time with "The Demon Rum"...Chad celebrates a wedding with Southern Comfort...and a smoke detector; Tim explains what pull tabs are, and yes, Boone's Farm makes an appearance!  Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us (generally) the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!"  Vist our new location at 365 Main Ave. Note that this episode contains adult language. Special thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the bumper music

For our August edition, we are joined by Frances, who drove 500 miles just to take in our podcast (well, so she says). She draws "First Live Sports Event" and "First Time Drinking Legally"  We get into tales of our first sports event, which for Chad & Frances involve drunk people. We learn about inflation on Packer ticket prices, Frances hangs around a tough crowd at her game, and Mike gets sent out to "deeeeep left field".   Frances draws "First One Night Stand" and immediatey defers, along with Mike.  Begrudgingly, Chad agrees and Frances then draws "First Time Drinking Legally".  We learn how Frances hung out with "Hip Young Nuns" at her school; Mikes tales of loves lost in France; and Chad tells us what a police stakeout really is!    Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us (generally) the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!"  Vist our new location at 365 Main Ave. Note that this episode contains adult language. Special thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the bumper music

We're back!  For July's Firsts!, we're joined by Josh, who's a hard working millwright, right?  He draws "First Computer" and exposes the hardship of living with dial-up internet. Chad relates tales of the Apple II, and how Choplifter was ahead of its time.  Josh draws again and audibles at "First Time Holding A Baby" as being, well, not exciting enough.  We move to "First Rejection" and learn how Mike is "Gonna Make You Sweat", why middle school is a trying time for everyone, no means no, and that fleeing a scene doesn't necessarily mean you're rejected.  Josh takes the advice and flees the stage before the show is even over.   Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us (generally) the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!"  Vist our new location at 365 Main Ave. Note that this episode contains adult language. Special thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the bumper music, and Eric Hasenjager for being the most excelllent of MC's.  

For May's edition of Firsts!, we're joined by Jennifer, who works with data!  Jennifer draws "First Concert Experience" and shares her near brush with death at a Guns N Roses concert. Mike relives his Madonna concert, and Chad recalls why being accompanied by your parents to a concert isn't always fun, Yaz?  Jennifer then draws "First Vacation Experience", Chad wets his pants on the way to New Mexico; Jennifer shares her "Dog Whispering" story; and Mike gets injured by a possilby rabid squirrel, which is immediately dispatched by his father and a softball bat.  Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us (generally) the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!"  Vist our new location at 365 Main Ave, open 7 days a week at 11AM !  Note that this episode contains adult language. You can buy Mike Eserkaln's new book, The Continuing Adventures of Byron & Bing: Sunset Gold, on Amazon Special Thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the theme music, and Conrad Kamschulte for running the booth! 

For April's Firsts!, we're joined by audience volunteer Cameron who markets all over the Green Bay area.  After Cameron quizes the guys on the history of "Firsts!" he draws "First Time Stealing Something".  Mike fulfills the cliche "Kid in a Candy Store" theft...and is the only one of the three that got caught.  Cameron maintained a crime free life until college, when everything went downhill, and we learned how Chad ripped off the Parent Teacher Organization, trying to win a Packer football. We move on to "First Time Fired From or Quit A Job".  Chad bores everyone with a farming story, but redeems himself with a story of locking an innocent guy in a semi trailer; Cameron changes to "should-a's" and tells us when he should have gotten fired, for crashing a lawn mower, and Mike reveals a story about being fired as a writer for a radio show.  Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us (generally) the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!"  Vist our new location at 365 Main Ave, open 7 days a week at 11AM !  Note that this episode contains adult language. Special Thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the theme music.

For March's Firsts!, it's our first time in our new location, 365 Main in DePere!  Joining us is audience volunteer Barbara.  We chat about our first high school memory, including Chad's mistaken purchase of an elevator pass, Barbara's muscle cars, and how Mike went to school "all swelled up."  We don our saleperson's hats, talking mostly about fundraising and how you gotta have people that wanna buy, if you wanna sell!  Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us (generally) the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!"  Vist our new location at 365 Main Ave, open 7 days a week at 11AM !  Note that this episode contains adult language. Special Thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the theme music, and Gary Radke for working the board!

In February's edition of Firsts!, we're joined by audience volunteer Patrick.  We discuss our first airplane ride, and why Patrick prefers to ride in the lavatory.  Chad's lifelong love of aviation started with a $5 ride, and we share our love of the Recombobulation Area in Milwaukee.  Moving on to our first jobs, we learn how Mike while caddying managed to still get a tip while making the player do some of the workl; and how an udder bath stimulates a cow to milk.  Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us (generally) the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!"  Come and see our new location, just a few doors down, 363 Main St, opening March 1st!    Note that this episode contains adult language. Special Thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the theme music, and Sean Yahn for working the board!  

It's the start of Season Two of Firsts!  We're joined by Julia, who figures out 9 minutes in that yes, this is really a podcast!  We chat about teachers hiring kids for political campaigns, and why there's never any "guy parts".  Mike shares why "Sproing" is what he'll be remembered for.  Moving on to our next topic...Disney seems to be the theme of the theme park, although Chad was just lucky to get to Great America.  We learn why Julia loves the Lion King, and she's crestfallen when she realizes our "Free gifts" isn't a trip to Disney.   Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room Lounge in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us (generally) the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room Lounge in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!" Note that this episode contains adult language. Special Thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the theme music, and MC Jim Lauer for working the board!  

It's the one year anniversary of Firsts!  We celebrate with a three-fer! In this months edition, we're joined by Steve, a marketing student.  Mike and Chad tussle briefly and then we learn about Chad's homesickness affliction, why hockey encourages violence, and Mike's funeral fail.  The original genesis of the idea for the podcast is drawn "First Time Having Sex" and we all chat about our first time, which takes longer to talk about than the "act" itself.  Steve has to "fess up" in front of his sister.  Mike especially impresses with a Christmas tale of love and warehouse parking lots.  Finally, we wrap up with First Credit Card, learning about Steve's love of Ireland, and why Chad is a spending addict. Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room Lounge in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us (generally) the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room Lounge in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!" Note that this episode contains adult language, themes, and a discussion of having sex in cars. You decide which one is worse.  Special Thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the theme music, and Jacob Zeise for working the booth!  

In the November edition of Firsts! we're joined by audience volunteer "Dave", who's a printer and deer hunter.  We chat about our first hospital memories, including Chad's "5 Apple Rush" disaster, Dave's stellar health, and Mike having an OCD moment with carrots in an oxygen tent.  The machine sort of malfunctions again and we decide to postpone Christmas and talk about our first cars instead.  Dave shares a deer hunting tire changing memory and why every truck should be multi-colored; Mike talks about rollin' in his Caddy, and Chad shares tips on how to move using only a Ford Escort.   Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room Lounge in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us (generally) the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room Lounge in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!" Note that this episode contains some adult language.  Special Thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the theme music, Conrad Kamschulte for workin' the booth, and our beloved roadie, Jacob Zeise.  

Our October edition of Firsts! we're joined by fellow ComedyCity troupe member Sean Yahn in absence of willing audience volunteers.  We chat about our first sleepovers with tales of corporal punishment, how friends change over time, and the origins of microwave popcorn.  The "Machine of Firsts" fails...delivering a repeat question.  An audible is called, and the Machine, in a fit of rage, fails to dispense a suggestion.   Sean calls "First Time You Were Disappointed" and the gang runs with it.  Christmas gifts seem to be a common, disappointing thing, and we learn how Mike can solidly fake happiness during the "box gag" Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room Lounge in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us (generally) the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room Lounge in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!" Note that this episode contains some adult language.  Special Thanks to Sean Yahn and Kevin MacLeod.

On the September edition of Firsts!, we say hello to Anna, who's amped up on Redbull and figuring out what life after high school looks like.  We discover how Chad really hates fall.  Pulled from the machine tonight: First Significant Other and First Time Throwing Up.  We learn about what REALLY happens in the basement; why close groups of friends might not be the best, and we learn ways to puke all the colors of the rainbow.  Pop a Pepto and give a listen, it's another stomach churning edition of Firsts!  Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room Lounge in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us (generally) the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room Lounge in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!" Note that this episode contains some adult language.  Special Thanks to Eric Hasenjager and Kevin MacLeod.  

On the August edition of Firsts!, we greet Kat, an aspiring digital media student, "on call" Homecare staffer; and loyal McDonalds crew member.  Kat pulls "First Time Meeting the Parents" and "First Adult Friend" (which leads to a question about the question).  We discuss what might (or might not) be proper at the dinner table; why corn mazes and keys don't necessarily "mix"; wakeboarding Tomboys; and Mike shares an interesting time he was "tested".   Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room Lounge in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us (generally) the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room Lounge in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!" Note that this episode contains some adult language.  Special Thanks to Jim Lauer. 

On the belated July edition of Firsts! we meet Kasey from Virginia, a network news anchor from Virginia who's in town for a special event.  We talk about costumes that sounded good at the time, but left us scarred for life...including why being a lady bug is inferior to a pretty flower.  Mike channels his inner "Robin" as "Tito" and we learn how good bathroom habits can be developed with the "Red Pants of Shame." Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room Lounge in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us (generally) the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room Lounge in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!" Note that this episode may contain adult content or language.  Special Thanks to Amber Schwoerer & Eric Hasenjager.  V2

On the June edition of Firsts! we meet Randy with a Y, she's a Financial Analyst.  We have an impromptu meeting of the St. Norbert College Catering Staff Alumni Club (everyone but Chad); We learn about Randy's first dining experience, "in utero", and we also hear about her first "out utero" memory at the Olive Garden. Chad likes the cheese dip at Captyn's Steak Joint, Mike discusses his near bar fight experience and shares some downtown DePere bar history, and we all learn why bread, toasted or not, is the ultimate hangover cure.   Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room Lounge in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room Lounge in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!" Note that this episode may contain adult content or language.  Special Thanks to Eric Hasenjager. 

On the May 6th, 2017 edition of Firsts!, we meet Jim, a veteran claims processor and aspiring improvisor.  He's injured from a neghborhood dog ruckus, so we learn about his ferocious "Puggle".  We get melancholy with tales of broken hearts, learn why you never travel for romance, and how a certain smell combined with Phil Collins drives Chad to the edge.  Also, we get some middle school fashion and fighting tips from Chad & Jim, and learn from Mike why in French class, a manly name just matters!    Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room Lounge in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room Lounge in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!" Note that this episode may contain adult content or language. 

On the April 1st "No Fooling" edition of Firsts!, we meet Beth, who's "down south" from "up north" for a weekend with the gals.  We learn about wildlife in outhouses; learn that it's just fine to eat raw cookie dough, and why bullies have such cliche masculine names.  And because everything's crazy "north of Highway 64", learn how karma can really come back to bite you...especially if you're a bully.   Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room Lounge in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room Lounge in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!" Note that this episode may contain adult content or language. 

On the March edition of Firsts!, we meet Ryan, a civil engineer and newlywed.  We discuss why Dads and tents just don't mix, why Country USA grounds are "God's Carpet"; and why not to follow your sister's advice, even if she pays you.  We learn how to "avalanche" and Chad gets deep on his sibling memories, young and old.   Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room Lounge in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room Lounge in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!" Note that this episode may contain adult content or language. 

On our February Firsts, we meet "Janice", a rookie surgical nurse but veteran plate slinger.  We discuss music in the operating room; speeding tickets, and how a convenience store made for a great first date.  "Janice's" fellow "cavity" nurses provide some extra insight, and we find out how Glitter and the Terminator combine to make for a great prom date "ask".     Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room Lounge in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room Lounge in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!"  Note this episode contains adult language & content.    V2 2017-02-20

On the January 2017 Firsts, we meet Sara, who sells ads!  We learn why Carter's Woods was THE make out spot; Sara's Hanson (the boy band)  obsession and why having your "Hanson Cake" is a deep metaphor for life; Mike's "sort of" moving out experience; and why you should always have a safe swim plan when you're "up north". Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room Lounge in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room Lounge in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!" A note that this podcast may contain adult language and/or content.  

On our "First First" we meet Christopher, an energetic poli-sci student and find out why Rick Ross motivates him; what LP's really are; hear Mike's version of sound effects for "River Raid" and discover how to cheat when you play Pong.   Firsts! Co-Hosted by Mike Eserkaln and Chad Nehring, with a live audience and audience volunteer guest at the Green Room Lounge in DePere.  We draw from our "Machine of Random Firsts" and discuss the topics generated.  Join us the first Saturday of each month, 11PM (or so) at the Green Room Lounge in DePere, Wisconsin for our live broadcast of "Firsts!"    Note this episode may contain adult language or content.