On The Radar

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Tony "Radar" Hess has been part of Milwaukee radio listener's lives for almost two decades. With his finger on the pulse and an eye toward the slightly off-kilter, "On The Radar" is an engaging look at what's going on... whatever that happens to be at the moment.

On The Radar


    • Mar 11, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Did A Local Fire Fighter Ruin Another TV Show Scene?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 22:54


    My friend, Fire Fighter Timmy is once again causing issues as an extra on a TV show.  What did he do this time?  Did his Hollywood dream end?  Give a listen, he'll give you a laugh!

    Would you like to know what your pet is thinking? An animal communicator can tell you!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 16:00


    Lisa Brown is a certified animal communicator, who lives in Wauwatosa.  She can tell you what your pet dog, cat, bird or donkee is thinking!  Every animal has something to say, and Lisa can tell you!  Get in touch with her, and she'll tell you what your pet thinks about you! www.bestdayhealing.com 

    Did A Local Fire Fighter Ruin A Scene On A TV Show?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 19:32


    Radar's guest, "Fire Fighter Tim" has appeared on the NBC show, "Chicago Fire" numerous times.  Was his latest appearance his last?  Find out in this hilarious episode of, "On The Radar".

    Wisconsin Made Foods For the Holiday's from Alice in Dairyland - Abigail Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 13:43


    Abigail Martin, the 72nd Alice in Dairyland talks about the Wisconsin produced foods you need to make your holiday taste good!

    The "Whose Line Is It Anyway" funny guy, Colin Mocherie loves Milwaukee so much, he's back with more improv!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 7:05


    From, "Whose Line Is It Anyway" fame...Colin Mocherie talks about his love of Milwaukee, and how hypnosis works with his improv!  He's bringing his show, "Hyprov : Improv Under Hypnosis" to Uihlein Hall at the PAC on January 9, 2020!

    Is there a "TV Star" in Slinger? Firefighter Tim talks about his second time as an extra on a popular TV show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 20:07


    Is Slinger Firefighter, Tim Roskopf a TV star?  Despite his life threatening condition, he will put you in a good mood!  Need a laugh?  Listen to his recent experience of being an extra on the TV show, "Chicago Fire"!

    Tragedy to Triumph - How one man is using the loss of his son to help others

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 17:59


    Would you be able to channel something tragic, into a positive to help others?  Charlie Mickschl did, and he continues to help.  He can help you as well.  You'll hear Charlie say even though he lost his son, he feels like he is still with him.  It's an emotional journey that can help your mental health.

    Can you answer the calling to be a foster parent?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 29:06


    There are many children in Southeast Wisconsin that need a loving family.  Could you answer the need, and be a foster parent?  Find out what it takes to be that person in a child's life.  You'll learn all about the rewards of being a foster parent from Sarah Sergeant, a recruit specialist with Children's Hospital and Carrie Scarlata, a foster parent in the area!  After listening, more info on fostering is here ---> chw.org/kidhero or 414-KIDHERO

    Ever have a dream about hooking up with your boss?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 15:21


    Dream expert and author, Lauri Quinn-Loewenberg explains the, "gettin' sexy with the boss" and other odd dreams!  Get to know what you're dreaming about in this podcast.

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    The biggest worry for a post-millennial is...themselves?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 28:28


    As a Gen X-er, I wondered what a post-Millennial was thinking.  So I asked my 19 year-old Millennial son Noah, what the younger generation is REALLY worried about.  I didn't believe the answer, will you?  Listen to this episode of, "On The Radar"!

    Cranberries - Not just a Thanksgiving dish anymore!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 11:42


    Are cranberries something you only eat at Thanksgiving?  Not anymore!  The 71st Alice in Dairyland, Kaitlyn Riley offers up some heart-healthy recipes, using Wisconsin grown cranberries!  Plus, info on becoming the next, "Alice in Dairyland"!

    Did you fail at that 2019 resolution? There is still time to crank it up again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 19:00


    So, you made that New Year's Resolution...are you sticking to it?  Don't worry if you couldn't follow through!  Two-time Olympic speed skating silver medalist, and mindset coach, Katherine Adamek is here to get you back on track in 2019!

    Have you ever visited where a movie was filmed? Why not visit the, "Bumpass" family?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 10:42


    Have you ever visited the set of a famous movie or TV show?  My buddy, Tim Roskopf was so excited about his visit to the location of, "A Christmas Story"!  If your planning a trip to Cleveland, listen to what to expect!

    On The Radar with Alice in Dairyland Kaitlyn Riley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 16:38


    Lookin' for great gifts and snacks for the holiday season?  Make sure to grab products made by, "Something Special from Wisconsin" businesses!  Check out some of the great things you can get this holiday season from the 71st Alice in Dairyland, Kaitlyn Riley!  She's my guest, "On The Radar"!

    Fire, Fun and Five Percent - See how fire fighter, Tim Roskopf is living life despite a major medical obstacle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 23:11


    If a doctor only gave you a 5% chance of making it through a procedure...would you do it?  I talked with Slinger fire fighter and friend, Tim Roskopf about enjoying life, despite a medical setback.   

    Is there a zombie invasion in Whitewater?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2018 36:00


    Zombies and Spring Splash???  Ever wonder what's inside the mind of a college kid?  Check out the talk I had with my son, Noah a sophomore at UW-Whitewater!

    Need tailgate food ideas? Alice in Dairyland knows all!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 14:33


    Looking for great recipes for your tailgate or get together?  Look no further than Wisconsin's own Kaitlyn Riley, the reigning Alice in Dairlyland!

    What does, "Embrace the suck" really mean? Find out how to fix your mindset!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 20:08


    Getting back into a routine, like a new school year or new job can be tough.  Find out how to, "embrace the suck" by changing the way you or your kids approach the day!  Former Olympic speed skater, and now mindset coach, Katherine Adamek will tell you how to train that brain!

    Are you a gadget or old fashioned couple? It's a "Slice of Life" with my wife

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 14:30


    My wife Jess, joins the podcast for the first time!  How did you meet your significant other?  You'll be shocked as to how we met, and which of us likes it the old fashioned way....huh?  

    Summer Camp for Drag Queens

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 13:22


    Check out a new series on YouTube... "Camp Wannakiki" is a summer camp for drag queens!  "Dear Ruthie" is camp counselor, and you won't want to miss an episode of this hilarious, campy video series!  Watch the episodes here - https://tinyurl.com/CampWannakiki 

    Want to sharpen your focus and increase energy? Then, "fix your mindset" with 2-time Olympic medalist speed skater, Katherine Reutter Adamek!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2018 24:54


    Are you bored at times?  Does your mind races daily.  We have thousands of thoughts that pop in our head...how many are REALLY useful?  Two-time Olympic speed skating medalist, Katherine Reutter-Adamek will tell you how to focus, energized, motivated and engaged in your everyday life. It's all about training your mind, as Katherine says in this podcast!

    A Retro Gamer's Paradise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 16:32


    Remember playing video games as a kid?   You played 'em at your house or, you went to your friends house...because they got the newest game!  You'll get all those nostalgic feels from Chuck Deau, owner of, "Makes Cents Variety".  It's a retro gaming and pop culture shop in Milwaukee.  One step inside, and you're instantly a kid again!  

    Life as an organ recipient with Sara Everts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2018 26:34


    What if you were told you needed an organ transplant in order to live?  It happened to my neighbor, Sara Everts.  She's an on-the-go mom of two, who received news that she had cancer, and could only survive with an organ transplant.  She tells her incredible story, and has a powerful message about organ donation.  

    Takin' care of "Major League" visitors to Milwaukee

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 11:22


    Ever wonder about the workers, "behind the scenes" at Miller Park?  How does the visiting team know where to go? What pranks are played in the world of pro sports?  In this podcast, Radar introduces you to at a unique job you might not have known about.  It's a chat with Phil Rozewicz, the visiting clubhouse manager at Miller Park!

    What will you hear, "On The Radar"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018 0:29


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