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If you can't find fun in Wisconsin's Geneva Lake area, you're not looking. But Karen Strey Rappaport is. Mesmerized by its crystal clear waters since childhood, she loves to share the natural beauty and the warmth of its people. Her Loving Lake Geneva podcast offers "outside the wake" conversations…

Karen Strey Rappaport


    • Mar 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 64 EPISODES


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    Episode 63: Anne Morrissy, Author of “Street Fight: The Chicago Taxi Wars of the 1920s” and Editor of “At The Lake magazine”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 28:00


    Anne Morrissy, Author of "Street Fight: The Chicago Taxi Wars of the 1920s" and Editor of "At The Lake magazine" joins us as we jump start our new season of the podcast!

    Episode 62: Grow Your Way To Healthy Eating with Katie Oglesby

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 26:19


    Grow Your Way To Healthy Eating with Katie Oglesby

    Episode 61: Chef Abel Rosas Brings His Passion And Cuisine To You Through Elena Home Catering

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 34:06


    Chef Abel Rosas Brings His Passion And Cuisine To You Through Elena Home Catering. Visit his website here: https://www.elenacatering.com/

    Episode 60: Happy Birthday Fontana! Bonnie Liptak Shares How The West End Is Celebrating Its Centennial!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 21:51


    Happy Birthday Fontana! Bonnie Liptak Shares How The West End Is Celebrating Its Centennial!

    Episode 59: “Artrepeneur” Dori Davis-Beck Inspires The Creative Artist In Us All Through Her Skills, Classes And Events!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 29:34


    Artrepeneur" Dori Davis-Beck Inspires The Creative Artist In Us All Through Her Skills, Classes And Events!

    Episode 58: Hello, Geneva Lake! Tabitha Schrock Talks About The Inspiration Behind Her New Children’s Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023


    Hello, Geneva Lake! Tabitha Schrock talks about the inspiration behind her new children's book. Buy "Hello, Geneva Lake" here.

    Episode 57: Karen Yancey, Tai Thompson And Kristin Freytag Explain How The Geneva Lake Conservancy Works To Protect And Restore The Lands And Waterways of Walworth County And Beyond.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 19:37


    Karen Yancey, Tai Thompson And Kristin Freytag explain how the Geneva Lake Conservancy works to protect And restore the lands and waterways of walworth county And beyond.

    Episode 56: All Aboard! Angie Jahns From Lake Geneva Cruise Line Shares How To Get On The Water…Even in the Winter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 37:12


    All Aboard! Angie Jahns From Lake Geneva Cruise Line Shares How To Get On The Water...Even in the Winter! For more information please visit https://www.cruiselakegeneva.com/

    Episode 55: Oh Christmas Tree! Rob Elliott and Jason Mack Tell Us How They Built the World’s Tallest Glass Tree!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 25:47


    Oh Christmas Tree! Rob Elliott and Jason Mack Tell Us How They Built the World's Tallest Glass Tree!

    Episode 54: The Griffin & Gargoyle Founder Daniel Colwell Reveals Interactive Dining Experience Coming Soon to Lake Geneva!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 25:01


    The Griffin & Gargoyle Founder Daniel Colwell reveals interactive dining experience coming soon to Lake Geneva! Pictured here with Co-Founder Michael Paylor For More Information please visit griffinandgargoyle.com

    Episode 53: Sparkle On The Lake This Summer! MedSpa Owner Eileen Fleer, BSN, RN, Explains Ways To Revitalize and Renew YOU!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 26:19


    Sparkle On The Lake This Summer! MedSpa Owner Eileen Fleer, BSN, RN, Explains Ways To Revitalize and Renew YOU! For more information, please visit junipermedspa.com and gurneemedispa.com 

    Episode 52: Luke Gygax Carries on the Legacy of His Father, Dungeons and Dragons Creator Gary Gygax

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 40:35


    Luke Gygax carries on the legacy of his father, Dungeons and Dragons creator Gary Gygax   For more information please visit: Gaxx Worx Linktr.ee:  linktr.ee/GaxxWorx Back Luke Gygax's latest Kickstarter The Fate of Chentoufi, a D&D adventure in his World of Okkorim setting ks.gaxxworx.com Follow Gaxx Worx to learn about Luke Gygax's new projects, gaxxworx.com The Gary Con website garycon.com Follow luke on social media https://linktr.ee/lukegygax

    Episode 51: Micah Gebel of the Talented Gebel Girls Duo Talks Local Gigs and Rachel’s Participation on The Voice!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 20:53


    Micah Gebel of the talented Gebel Girls duo talks local gigs and Rachel's participation on The Voice! For more information, please visit GebelGirls.com

    Episode 50: Nikelle Burrough Describes Unique Therapeutic Massage And Yoga Experience At Crescent Moon Wellness Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 29:57


    Nikelle Burrough Describes Unique Therapeutic Massage And Yoga Experience At Crescent Moon Wellness Center. For more information please visit cresentmoonwellnesscenter.com

    Episode 49: Reform Yourself in the New Year with Tricia Warnstedt from Geneva Lakes Pilates!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 18:15


    Reform yourself in the New Year with Tricia Warnstedt from Geneva Lakes Pilates! For more information about Geneva Lakes Pilates visit https://www.genevalakespilates.com/

    Episode 48: Ice Ice Baby! Ice Castles Founder Brent Christensen Tells Us How This Frozen Fairy Tale Came to Life!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 26:19


    Ice Ice Baby! Ice Castles Founder Brent Christensen tells us how this frozen fairy tale came to life! For more information about Ice Castles visit: https://icecastles.com/

    Episode 47: Santa CAUSE is Coming to Town! Nancy Waspi Tells Us How Freezin’ for a Reason, Parade of Trees and Santa Cruise Provide Fun for the Family and Helps Local Charities!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 19:21


    Santa CAUSE is coming to town! Nancy Waspi tells us how Freezin' for a Reason, Parade of Trees and Santa Cruise provide fun for the family and helps local charities! For more information about Santa Cause visit: https://santacauses.org/

    Episode 46: Topsy Turvy Brewery Owner Dan Schuld Invites Us All To Come In For Flippin’ Good Beer and a Great Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 21:52


    Topsy Turvy Brewery Owner Dan Schuld invites us all to come in for flippin' good beer and a great time! http://www.topsyturvybrewery.com/

    Episode 45: Special Dogs Helping Special People: Catherine Rupp Explains the Mission of Canine Companions and How You Can Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 24:21


    Special dogs helping special people: Catherine Rupp explains the mission of Canine Companions and how you can help! For more information, please visit https://canine.org/

    Episode 44: Do You Need A Miracle? Carolyn Gable Shares The Inspiration For Her “Expect A Miracle” Shore Path and Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 32:18


    Do you need a miracle? Carolyn Gable shares the inspiration for her "Expect A Miracle" Shore Path and Foundation. The Carolyn Gable "Expect A Miracle" Foundation

    Episode 43: Queen of the Mountain: Joyce Selander, The First Woman To Physically Trade Financial Futures In The Pits At The Chicago Board Of Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 33:03


    Queen of the Mountain: Joyce Selander, The First Woman To Physically Trade Financial Futures In The Pits At The Chicago Board Of Trade Joyce, Queen Of The Mountain: Female Courage And Hand-To-Hand Combat In The World'S Largest Money Pit

    Episode 42: Brewing Up Support for the Special Needs Community: Jim Harding explains how Inspired Coffee and Inspiration Ministries Opens A World Of Possibilities for People with Disabilities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 24:21


    Brewing Up Support for the Special Needs Community: Jim Harding explains how Inspired Coffee and Inspiration Ministries Opens A World Of Possibilities for People with Disabilities. Visit the website for Inspired Coffee: https://www.inspiredcoffee.org/

    Episode 41: Get In Shape For The Summer? How About Get In Shape For Life! Fitness Trainer John Palmer Tells Us The Best Way To Achieve Just That!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 31:12


    Get In Shape For The Summer? How About Get In Shape For Life! Fitness Trainer John Palmer Tells Us The Best Way To Achieve Just That!

    Episode 40: Women Helping Others AND Having Fun? Missy Sell from Geneva Lakes Womens Association Talks About the Upcoming Womens Weekend and the Impact GLWA Has on The Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 19:38


    Women Helping Others AND Having Fun?  Missy Sell from Geneva Lakes Womens Association Talks About the Upcoming Womens Weekend and the Impact GLWA Has on The Community For more information, please visit www.glwa.net

    Episode 39: This Episode Will Blow Your Mind! Mind Reader Joe Diamond Explains His Unique Talent and How You Can Join In On The Experience!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 51:58


    This episode will blow your mind! Mind reader Joe Diamond explains his unique talent and how you can join in on the experience! For more information, please visit joediamondlive.com

    Episode 38: How Lake Geneva’s Past Defined Its Future: Geneva Lake Museum Curator Helen Brandt Tells Us How Lake Geneva Became the Special Place it is Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 27:44


    How Lake Geneva's Past Defined Its Future: Geneva Lake Museum Curator Helen Brandt tells us how Lake Geneva became the special place it is today. For more information, please visit GenevaLakeMuseum.org

    Episode 37: 4 Seasons of Fun in Lake Geneva: Stephanie Klett, President/CEO of Visit Lake Geneva Talks Winterfest, Shore Path, and Why Every Day is a Great Day to Visit Lake Geneva!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 35:12


    4 Seasons of Fun in Lake Geneva: Stephanie Klett, President/CEO of Visit Lake Geneva talks Winterfest, Shore Path, and why every day is a great day to visit Lake Geneva! For more information visit https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/

    Episode 36: Lake Geneva 911! Thomas Lennon Talks Lake Geneva, His Many Roles in Hollywood and Where You Can Watch New Episodes with Lieutenant Dangle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 31:21


    Lake Geneva 911!  Thomas Lennon talks Lake Geneva, his many roles in Hollywood and where you can watch new episodes with Lieutenant Dangle!  

    Episode 35: Santa “Sleighs” It Again In Our Year End Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 12:29


    Santa "Sleighs" It Again In Our Year End Episode! For more information on the non-profit groups discussed in the podcast, please visit the following: Yerkes Future Foundation: yerkesobservatory.org Rock Central: RockCentral.org The Farm Way: thefarmway.com Santa Cause: santacauses.org

    Episode 34: Thought You Knew EVERYTHING About Lake Geneva? Rita Moore From Lake Geneva Ghost Walks Will Change All That!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 25:02


    Thought you knew EVERYTHING about Lake Geneva? Rita Moore from Lake Geneva Ghost Walks will change all that! For more information or to book a tour, please visit: https://americanghostwalks.com/wisconsin/lake-geneva-ghost-walks/

    Episode 33: No More Pier Pressure! Talking Driver's Ed for Boaters with Captain Joe from Happy Captain!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 34:27


    No More Pier Pressure! Talking Driver's Ed for Boaters with Captain Joe from Happy Captain! For more information please visit: https://happy-captain.com/

    Episode 32: A Novel Way to Love Lake Geneva: Author Danielle Lincoln Hanna Discusses Her Mailboat Suspense Series Set in Lake Geneva

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 27:04


    A Novel Way to Love Lake Geneva: Author Danielle Lincoln Hanna discusses her Mailboat Suspense Series set in Lake Geneva. For more information please visit daniellelincolnhanna.com

    Episode 32: We Will Rock You, Lake Geneva! Al and Rickie Wetzel from Rock Central Explains how you Can Find your Inner Rock Star at Any Age!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 28:22


    We Will Rock You, Lake Geneva! Al and Rickie Wetzel from Rock Central explains how you can find your inner rock star at any age! For more information please visit rockcentral.org

    Episode 31: Goodbye Social Distancing. Hello Lake Geneva Social Club! Founder Cathy Popick talks about how YOU can get involved!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 15:58


    Goodbye Social Distancing. Hello Lake Geneva Social Club!  Founder Cathy Popick talks about how YOU can get involved! Visit the Lake Geneva Social Club Facebook page here.

    Episode 30: Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Kimkasi Pub Owners Kim Minette and Mike Trainor Talk About the Very Special Gathering Place They Have Created in Fontana

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 26:33


    Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Kimkasi Pub Owners Kim Minette and Mike Trainor talk about the very special gathering place they have created in Fontana.  For more information please visit kimkasipub.com

    Episode 29: The Pier Reappears! Patrick Hogan is Bringing Back the Nostalgic Neighborhood General Store with Exciting New Plans!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 36:35


    The Pier Reappears! Patrick Hogan is bringing back the nostalgic neighborhood general store with exciting new plans. For more information, please visit www.thepierlakegeneva.com

    Episode 28: Yerkes Future Foundation Executive Director Dennis Kois Talks About Exciting Improvements and Plans for our Area’s Famous Observatory!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 23:41


    Yerkes Future Foundation Executive Director Dennis Kois Talks About Exciting Improvements and Plans for our Area's Famous Observatory! For more information, please visit https://www.yerkesobservatory.org/

    Episode 27: Time to Hit the Links! Geneva National’s Member Head PGA Professional and Director Charlie Brown Discusses the Courses, Instruction and all Geneva National has to Offer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 18:13


    Time to Hit the Links! Geneva National's  Member Head PGA Professional and Director Charlie Brown discusses the courses, instruction and all Geneva National has to offer! For more information, please visit genevanationalresort.com

    Episode 26: Chef John Bogan Adding “Spice” to Lake Geneva’s Culinary Scene

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 36:04


    Chef John Bogan Adding "Spice" to Lake Geneva's Culinary Scene For more information, please visit the Lake Geneva School of Cooking website at  https://www.lakegenevacookingschool.com/

    Episode 25: Rockin’ and Rescuing: Mike Himebaugh and Nicole Fairchild talk about the Hello Dave band and their very special safe haven for animals, The Farm Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 25:30


    Rockin' and Rescuing: Mike Himebaugh and Nicole Fairchild talk about the Hello Dave band and their very special safe haven for animals, The Farm Way For more information: TheFarmWay.com

    Episode 24: The Old and the New: Maxwell Mansion owners Luke and Monica Pfeifer share their love for this very special property and all the exciting ways people can come to enjoy it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 33:00


    The Old and the New: Maxwell Mansion owners Luke and Monica Pfeifer share their love for this very special property and all the exciting ways people can come to enjoy it! For more information: https://www.maxwellmansion1856.com/

    Episode 23: Namaste the Suzette Rowe Way!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 32:02


    Yoga benefits all ages and all levels. Yoga instructor Suzette Rowe explains we all need to "just breathe" and honor our mind, body and spirit.

    Episode 22: The Season of Giving with Santa, Who Should Never Give up His Night Job for Comedy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 16:11


    In this episode, Santa stops by to discuss the holiday season in Lake Geneva and some organizations in the area deserving of our help. Here are the organizations referenced in the episode: Fellow Mortals Lakeland Animal Shelter Water Safety Patrol Seeds of Hope WI Walworth County Food Pantry Yerkes Observatory Happy Holidays!

    Episode 21: All Things Lake Geneva with the Payne Brothers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 32:59


    Richard and Sean Payne discuss Lake Geneva history, their family ties and some of their favorites in the area!

    Episode 20: Time to Update Your Home? Suzanne Glavin and Melinda Cahill from North Shore Nest are Here to Help!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 35:11


    Suzanne Glavin and Melinda Cahill from North Shore Nest provide interior design tips and share how they can help make your home fresh and beautiful. For more information on how their design services, please visit NorthShoreNest.com

    Episode 19: The Beer that built Chicago is back! Laurin Mack reveals the revival of the Conrad Seipp Brewery and the link to Lake Geneva’s Black Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 30:18


    Laurin Mack has revived her great great great Grandfather's Brewing Company in Chicago. Conrad Seipp was also the original owner of the Black Point Estate in Lake Geneva, which is now a museum for all to enjoy and visit by boat. For more information visit SeippBrewing.com

    Episode 18: Flying high over Lake Geneva: John Trione Owner and Chief Pilot of the Lake Geneva Balloon Company Offers his Unparalleled Views on a Special Lake Geneva Experience!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 31:24


    In 2002, The Lake Geneva Balloon Co., LLC took flight. Through the years, their perfect safety record and unparalleled personalized attention to thousands of guests have made The Lake Geneva Balloon Company a highly respected and valued member of the tourist community in the Geneva Lakes area. John has more experience flying balloons over the Geneva Lakes area than any other pilot. When picking your […]

    Episode 17: Blending History with Community: Melissa Monge from Pedal and Cup Tells us why Bikes and Coffee are Just a Part of the Story!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 26:04


    Pedal and Cup has bike rentals for the entire family, just 5 minutes north of downtown Lake Geneva. Enjoy White River Trail roast from Blended House Coffee, Milwaukee Purple Door Ice Cream, smoothies, light lunch options, and snacks. Check out the unique collection of gift items handcrafted by local Wisconsin artists. Conveniently located at the […]

    Episode 16: Dedicated to the Children of Tomorrow: Harold Friestad and Danielle Simons Explain the Immeasurable Significance of the 231 Acre Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 27:42


    In 1989 the Village of Williams Bay purchased this beautiful natural area on Geneva Lake. It has been a place for all to enjoy without any taxpayer money. All donations are always appreciated for the ongoing efforts and programs to keep KNC the pride of the community. For more information please visit: friendsofknc.org

    Episode 15: Help is on the way! Water Safety Patrol celebrates 100 years of keeping Geneva Lake safe!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 40:46


    The Water Safety Patrol is a private, non-profit organization with the mission to keep Geneva Lake safe and enjoyable for all. A total of over 80 people make up the entire summer staff who must meet strict qualifications and participate in ongoing training. Join us as Director Ted Pankau, Chair of the 100 year committee […]

    Episode 14: Might As Well Jump: Lake Geneva’s Mailboat Daredevils!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 20:40


    For over a century the mailboat has been delivering mail to the piers of lakefront homes on Geneva Lake. Every day the Walworth leaves the dock at the Riviera carrying  tourists who can learn about the mansions on the lake and watch the very athletic and courageous mail jumpers at work! Join us as 2 […]

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