Wisco Girls

Heya Cheeseheads!WEEEE'REEE BAAAACK! Kind of. Here's an episode from before Sav's world got turned upside down from motherhood. This episode is a good summer close out and discussion on our thoughts on teaching and the education system as a whole.Love ya!

Heya Cheeseheads!Did you know Barbie hails from the fictional town of Willows, WI? We think her name should be Barb in that case. Join us this week as we discuss this among many random topics while shooting the sh*t with our good friend, Holly.

Heya Cheeseheads!Join us this week as we dive into the story of “The Greatest Show on Earth,” i.e. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. In case you didn't know, this show started in good ‘ol Wisco, and the wild ride only kicks into high gear from there.

Heya Cheeseheads!This week we're just goofing off and getting deep with some questions. What's your favorite fair food? A time you really went to Michigan? What is a situation that would make you feel out of place? What would you do if you knew it was your last day on Earth?Tune on in!

Heya Cheeseheads!Please join us in welcoming our guest and childhood bestie, Holly, to this week's episode. We're talking embarrassing memories of growing up together, what happens when you move across the country, and just how strong those hometown roots are.

Heya Cheeseheads!It's been awhile. Join us this week as we shoot the sheet and catch up!

Heya Cheeseheads!This week, please welcome our second ever guest and sister of the pod, Olivia. In this episode, she and Sav are going to go in depth on a topic we've been tip toeing around for awhile: religion. Join us as we discuss the good, bad, and ugly of being raised in the church.

Heya Cheesehead!Long time, no see. May was quite the whirlwind, but we're here today to talk about Midwestern memories that have us all in our feels. Sav shows Kate some pictures starting back in 2000 from kindergarten, and the nostalgia comes flooding in… along with some other mixed feelings. Do any of these topics jumpstart your little kid heart?-Kindergarten birthday parties-Co-ed bonfires-Middle school swim meets-Making music videos at sleepovers-TV production class-Summer bible camp

Heya Cheeseheads!What better way to come off Mother's Day than by recounting the tale of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the murder of her abusive mother, Dee Dee? Take a step into a new Midwestern state with us (Missouri), but don't worry, there's still some Wisco ties.We hope you had a great Mother's Day weekend, and that your Midwestern mom is nothing like this monster.

Heya Cheeseheads! This episode was made to appreciate the Midwest mamas in our lives & celebrate Mother's Day. First, we catch up about what Sav has been up to in (hopefully) our last snowfall (even after having a 100° day in our cars...). She went to Des Moines, Iowa - that says it all. K8 escaped Wisco to head down south to Savannah, GA and Hilton Head Island, SC where she "got some sun" and food poisoning. (Yup.)We start out with a HUGE shout-out to our Moms, who they are, what they do, and the things they taught us! We chat about how similar we are to our mothers & our differences but the fact that when they need to be, our moms are always ON. Top learnings from our amazing moms Ingrid & Jill:- You can handle anything- How to be a strong independent woman- Realizing how cool our moms are- Start the party, no matter what- Excel spreadsheets are useful- There's no dish fairy- I'm your mom, not your friendLastly, learn what we're most excited about to be a MOM! Cheers to all moms, you deserve a beer (or 2).

Heya Cheeseheads!Join us with our first guest on the pod as Kate is out on vacation in Hilton Head, SC! Sav's husband Luke takes over the cohost chair to discuss this history of lumber in Wisconsin. 

Heya Cheeseheads!We're fibbing here a bit. This story is not a Killer Queen, but instead a DAIRY PRINCESS. Join us as we discuss the ridiculous (but very Wisconsin) case of Lisa Cihaski's senseless murder by a self-involved, small town turd obsessed with the local farm boy.

Heya Cheeseheads!Join us this week as we reflect on our time as workin' gals. Which of us had to ask college alumni for money, serve endless soup, salad, and breadsticks, or work overnight shifts at the late-night diner? Ever wonder what it's like to have over a ten year career at our local brewery before the age of 30? WELL LISTEN TO FIND OUT!

Join us this week as we discuss Wisconsin Icons: what it means to be one, and which famous individuals are OG Cheeseheads? We'll give some background to the stories of Harley Davidson, Harry Houdini, and Chris Farley.

Heya Cheeseheads! Spring on your mind too? Join the Wisco Girls as we discuss the ridiculous time period that is Fool's Spring.

Oh hey there, cheeseheads!It's a weird time, we're ready for summer, and heck if we know where we're going with any of these topics. Come hang out with us as we discuss the topics that make us say, “Well heck if I know!”

Heya Cheeseheads! Today we're touching the G-Spot of the Midwest... da GREAT LAKES. We recorded this episode on Valentine's Day so we quickly chat through our Valentine's plans from taking back Winter in the Boundary Waters to heading to the Twin Cities to watch the Colorado Avalanche play the Minnesota Wild.Learn some Midwest terms, more about living near the Great Lakes, and that K8 hasn't been to geography class in a while and couldn't even name all 5 Great Lakes (wait is there 5?). Listen to us try to read two tales from the depths of the Great Lakes, first with the littlest lake and the story of "Bessie the Lake Erie Monster" then to the largest lake, "The Lake Superior God of the Waters" AKA the "Great Lakes Merman."Gosh, we hope all the lakes un-thaw real quick once!

Heya Cheeseheads!Join us this week as we discuss our claim to fame: DAIRYLAND and all things farming. Let us know your farming stories by writing in to wiscogirlspodcast@gmail.com

Heya Cheeseheads!This week, we're discussing all things “expectations.” As a Midwesterner and Wisconsinite, there's quite a few. Expectations as a spouse, a daughter, a sibling, a parent, a friend, a worker, a keeping-up-with-the-Joneser. Which ones do you smash, and which ones do you pass? As always, please write in any of your hometown homie tales to wiscogirlspodcast@gmail.com

Heya Cheeseheads and Happy Valentine's Day Weekend!Have you ever heard the ridiculous tale of Otto in the Attic? Well before they ended up in California, Dolly, her husband Fred, and lover Otto were all Wisconsinites starting their strange deeds in Milwaukee. Join us as we discuss the woman who had the most stamina we've ever hear of, the lover she kept in her attic(s) for well over a decade, and the unfortunate murder of her suspicious husband.Sources include: -LA History's The Murderous Lover Who Lived In A Silver Lake Attic. A True Story by John Rabe-All That's Interesting's The Story Of Dolly Oesterreich – The Woman Who Kept Her Secret Lover In The Attic For Years By Erin Kelly and Katie Serena-Milwaukee Magazine's The Legend of Milwaukee's Most Infamous Love Triangle-Atlas Obscura's The Married Woman Who Kept Her Lover in the Attic by Addison Nugent

Heya Cheeseheads!The dating world is a strange place to be, especially in a small town. Join us this week as we discuss our vastly different dating experiences, and maybe, just maybe, you can learn something from our mistakes. Right in time for Valentine's Day.

Hey der Cheeseheads! Next for our alphabet soup series is the letter C, a very late episode about Christmas. But we talk about how Christmas is the best part of Winter so here's to hoping this cheers you up in negative temps with 2 months to go... Ya, we feel that too.There's nothing more traditional than a Midwest Christmas with the family. Overall we chat about our favorite Christmas traditions growing up and which ones we'd love to get rid of as adults. Topics include:- When is the RIGHT time to start Christmas, when is early - too early?- What's a Cannibal Sandwich? Just Kate's mom's favorite holiday treat...- EverGleam Aluminum Christmas Trees from Manitowoc, WI- Real Trees vs Fake Trees- If St. Nick comes to your house, you're lucky you get 2 Christmases & an orange that goes rotten in the bottom of your stocking- The trauma that is finding out Santa isn't real (allegedly)- Christmas as a Catholic: Jesus' Birthday, Midnight Mass, CCD, & Kate re-learns that Advent isn't during Easter- Apparently "Baby it's Cold Outside" was a feminist movement song when it originated- We both agree presents & full course plated meals are our LEAST FAVORITE parts of Christmas...- Do you have to celebrate Christmas on December 25? Can we all agree any day around then is more than okay?Lastly, shout out to our moms! Moms do a lot of work to make Christmas magical. See you next Christmas in 329 days, cheers!

Ope hey der Cheeseheads! Join us this week to catch up on the conditions out here in da Northwoods & cheers to 2023!00:01 Happy New Year03:18 Kate's Snowstorm Drive to Christmas in Vermont17:00 Adding a Co-Host!?24:35 Sav Gives K8 Presents (Sav's gift won't be 'til our "D" episode lol)27:25 Sav's Wisco Holiday33:13 Winter Phrases36:00 Sidetracked: Cookin' a Human in the Humidity38:40 Winter Phrases Continued43:41 The Rouse Simmons Christmas Tree Ship55:57 German Pickle Ornament Tradition1:01:30 Wisco Girl Write-In, Kali's story of Kenwood

Heya Cheeseheads!Join us this week as we travel to Waukesha, Wisconsin to discuss the outlandish case of preteens committing heinous crimes against a person they claimed was their friend, all because they couldn't distinguish between reality and the internet's creation of the Slender Man. We all know murder is wrong and Creepy Pasta isn't real, right?

Heya Cheeseheads! We're continuing our alphabet soup series, with the letter B for Besties. Join us as we discuss growing up as friends, being best friends with your siblings, and neighborhood gang.  Savannah shares a short story/excerpt about never truly having one best friend and we discuss the pros & cons of one best friend vs a group of friends. Find out how we navigated middle school with Claire's friendship bracelets, MySpace top friends, and the time Kate took a different bestie on spring break and didn't tell Savannah (or anyone for that matter). Then we chat about high school and how our abundance of activities and boys (of course) kept us apart but always knowing we could pick up at any moment like little kids again.This episode concludes with what it's like to transition from the bubble of college and having all your friends live within a 10-mile radius from you to... adulthood. Where we've come to realize that only give time to those who fill your bucket, cherish the time we do get our long-distance besties and that your hometown homies will always be there for you.

Heya Cheeseheads! We're starting our alphabet soup series, starting with the letter A. Join us as we discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the phenomenon that is Wisconsin Drinking Culture.

Join us this week as we discuss the rite of passage that is Wisconsin Hunting. More specifically, the WI gun season. We may not be seasoned professionals in our kill records, but being surrounded by the culture that comes with this national holiday means we have plenty of tales to tell.

Heya Cheeseheads. Join us this week to catch up on what's going on in our neck of da woods.1:15: Kate's family trip to Arizona13:01: Sav's week from hell31:00: Terminology and weird Wisconsin laws43:20: Cranberry spiders47:00: Top 50 drunkest counties of the US53:05: A frozen in time Christmas village57:30 Proudly Wisconsin Cheese: The cheese curd

Heya Cheeseheads! We were hit with a snowstorm last night, so what better time to post our FALL episode?! Have we mentioned what a fickle gal Wisconsin Weather is? Maybe two-tree times. Today's episode is talking all thing Autumn in Wisco:A Bonfire Explosion in Maple GroveHunt of a Lifetime's partnership with fellow Wisco Podcast, No Eye DeerWhy the leaves change colorsSocial Media Write-ins: It's not a Wisconsin Fall without______. Comfy clothes, pumpkin shakes from Culvers, hunting, spookies, and so much more!A real quick once history on the Oktoberfest festival and how it impacts our great state.Keep safe, warm, and COZY friends

Heya Cheeseheads!Join us with our new segment, Hometown Happy Hour, where we take our time with the weekly jibber jabber: discussing current events, local hangs, so Wisco moments, and enjoying some local eats and cocktails.00:00-17:00- So Wisco week recap and local hangs/eats/drinks/events17:00-26:00- Wisco terminology/phrases and fun facts26:00-35:30- Starting with our first Midwestern current news article, Rabies Alert: Woman is Sued Over Raccoon Taken into North Dakota Bar35:36-39:00- Everything Evan Peters Did to Mentally Prepare Himself for Jeffry Dahmer39:01-48:00- Topless Photos of a WI Volleyball Team Leaked and Consent Conversations are Blowing Up48:01-End- Netflix's Dahmer is Receiving Criticism, This Time From the Journalist Who Broke the Story

Heya Cheeseheads.Join us this week as we dive into our final episode on this monster, Dahmer part 4. Thank you for helping us to get this out of our brains.Love ya!Sources Include:My Friend Jeffrey Derf Bachderf, Dahmer's Confession by John Berowski, A Father's Story by Lionel Dahmer, Stone Phillips 1994 interview, LPOTL, Netflix show, The Dahmer Tapes on Netflix, WIKIPEDIA

Heya Cheeseheads.Join us this week as we dive into Dahmer part 3. The goal was to do this in three parts, but we didn't want to leave anything out, so be on the lookout for Dahmer part 4, which will be posted immediately after this.Love ya!Sources Include:My Friend Jeffrey Derf Bachderf, Dahmer's Confession by John Berowski, A Father's Story by Lionel Dahmer, Stone Phillips 1994 interview, LPOTL, Netflix show, The Dahmer Tapes on Netflix, WIKIPEDIA

Hey Cheeseheads!Join us this week as we continue to unpack the truly horrifying case of literal garbage, Jeffrey Dahmer, and the human lives and futures and families he took during his reign of terror on the North side of Milwaukee.Sources today include:My Friend Jeffrey Derf Bachderf Dahmer's Confession by John Berowski, A Father's Story by Lionel Dahmer, Stone Phillips 1994 interview, LPOTL, Netflix show, The Dahmer Tapes on Netflix, WIKIPEDIAFirst 6 minutes are rough for sound, but it gets fixed, we promise!

Heya Cheeseheads!Welcome to the best Beer Chaser yet: The Halloween Special!Write-ins include a very special piece, Lake Hallie Spirits by local author Patti See, the times a friend of the pod was haunted by a demon AND a Wisconsin ghost dad, tales from Kate's Door County Haunted Trolley Tour, and the promised scoop on the woman who had her first kiss with David Dahmer in our hometown. Thank you SO MUCH to those that wrote in.We want to hear all your Wisco things! Send them our way: wiscogirlspodcast@gmail.com

Heya Cheeseheads!Join us this week as we jump on the bandwagon this Spooky Season to discuss the knitty gritty that is the case of Jeffrey Dahmer. We all know at this point that he's a puke stain in human form, but we hope to offer some Midwestern-- more specifically Wisco-- context to the social constructs, culture, and historical implications of this twisted tale.Sources for today include: My Friend Jeffrey by Derf Bachderf, Dahmer's Confession by John Berowski, A Father's Story by Lionel Dahmer, NBC's 1994 Stone Phillips interview, Last Podcast On the Left, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and The Dahmer Tapes on Netflix, and WIKIPEDIA per usual.Wisco Segments starts @ 21:30 Dahmer Talk Starts @ 27:55Deep Dive Starts @ 40:30

Oh hey der Cheeseheads! Back again to read local stories from friends and family as they share their favorite moments 'bout the Green Bay Packers.  Tales about what makes Lambeau so special, generations of season ticket holders, Frozen Tundra blizzards (of course),  how our friend got head coach, Mike McCarthy fired (allegedly), the Packers 2011 Superbowl win over Kate's dad's favorite team, the Pittsburgh Steelers and his experience at the Superbowl with Kate's grandpa. You'll come to find most of us find our love in football from our fathers and how much this sport means to us Wisconsinites.We want to hear your Wisconsin / Midwestern stories! Shoot us a quick email at wiscogirlspodcast@gmail.com

Heya Cheeseheads. You ready for Packer Party Part 2?! This week's episode covers the history of The Pack from the 1960s to darn near current day. Included is the reign of Brett Farve, the hiring of Mike McCarthy, the record breaking of Aaron Rodgers, and the severe under qualification of Sav reporting on this information.

Heya Cheeseheads!The time has come to talk about our biggest hometown pride: Da Green Bay Packers.Join us this week as the least sportsy person ever (Sav) gives a detailed history of The Pack to a more sportsy person (Kate) in 1 of 2 parts. Topics discussed include the creation of the NFL team, the stadiums in which they've played, important key players, moments in history like The Ice Bowl and the very first Super Bowl, and the life and death of Super Bowl trophy inspiration, Vince Lombardi. Sources used include good ‘ol Wikipedia, packers.com, nfl.com,  and K9K8's expertise.GO PACK GO

Heya Cheeseheads!The time has come to talk about our biggest hometown pride: Da Green Bay Packers.Join us this week as the least sportsy person ever (Sav) gives a detailed history of The Pack to a more sportsy person (Kate) in 1 of 2 parts. Topics discussed include the creation of the NFL team, the stadiums in which they've played, important key players, moments in history like The Ice Bowl and the very first Super Bowl, and the life and death of Super Bowl trophy inspiration, Vince Lombardi. Sources used include good ‘ol Wikipedia, packers.com, nfl.com,  and K9K8's expertise.GO PACK GO

Hey dere, Cheeseheads! Join us this week as Kate and Sav celebrate the kickoff of spooky season with a lowdown on hometown Wisconsin traditions before moving Northeast and, yes eventually, across state lines, into Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Stories include a cryptid in the Wisconsin forest that has the head of a frog and the body of dinosaur, mysterious ghosts/geologic/swamp gas produced lights in Paulding, MI, and an obscure death from a small island off the UP.Sources for today's episode:Haunted Wisconsin (3rd edition) by Michael NormanArchives of Michigan By Emily BinghaMichigan in Pictures article called Grand Island North LighthouseExplore Rhinelander.com Wikipedia as always   

Today we cover a rite of passage: The Wisconsin DellsAs we finish up our thrift sale weekend, we'll discuss the history of this location as well as three of its top tourist attractions of all time: Noah's Ark Water Park, The Tommy Bartlett Show, and The Wisconsin Duck Tours.Information from today was found on Wikipedia and the history pages of the following:wisdells.comtommybartlett.comnoahsarkwaterpark.comwisconsinducktours.com

Ever been to a Wisconsin Thrift Sale?If so, you know it's a cultural experience like no other.If not, just listen to us babble for a good fifty minutes. Either way, we think you'll be entertained.

Coming to you from Kate's garage in this one to discuss the way too fleeting magic that is The Wisconsin Summer. If you're from Wisconsin/the Midwest, you know exactly what we're talking about. The skeeters, humidity, state fairs, boat days, s'mores, and everything in between.

Welcome Cheeseheads! Join us as we read local stories from friends and fam as they recount the memories they have of their Wisconsin Summers. We have a biking outing gone wrong, an awkward first kiss, a child getting confused by the beer cooler, the childhood memories on the lake in the "Grandma Banana," and a running from the cops story infamously known as "Project Y."We want to hear your Wisconsin/Midwestern/Relevant stories! PLEASE email us at wiscogirlspodcast@gmail.com

Hi Cheeseheads! Join us this week as we dive into the creation of Wisconsin Wonder, The House on the Rock and its creator, Alex Jordan Jr. As Travel Wisconsin states, "An exotic and eclectic creation of collections, displays, and galleries, House on the Rock is a dazzling retreat built in 1960 by Alex Jordan atop a chimney of rock in scenic Southern Wisconsin." Dazzling is certainly one of many, many words we could use to describe this property. Located in Spring Green, Wisconsin, HOTR is an enticing and must-see attraction in our home state, and the history behind it is just as intriguing. Come with us as Sav gives Kate the lowdown on fantastic carousel creatures, a 200 ft sea monster, too many doll houses to count, intricate automated music machines, serene Japanese gardens, and more collections/inventions that any person could ever list. Seriously.Sources include: Wikipedia, the Chicago Tribune's article Myth Busting  by Larry Millett and Knight-Ridder Newspapers, and Never Enough: The  Creative Life of Alex Jordan by Tom Kupsch

Heya Cheeseheads! Join us out here this week as we discuss some of the most grisly crimes to become the inspiration for horror-pop-culture as we know it today: The Story of Ed Gein. While many true crime fans already know all the details of this case, we will give you the first-time reaction of Wisco Girl, Kate. We'll also give some perspectives on this story from a Wisconsinite's POV growing up in the rural parts of this state.So come with us as we dive into Eddy Teddy's home life, up-bringing, and what eventually led him to think it was a good idea to try and recreate his mother via human flesh.Sources today include: Deviant by Harold Schechter, Wikipedia and Encyclopedia Britannica, All That's Interesting, and Real Crime

Hey there Cheeseheads! We are back with the second part of our Wisconsin Supper Clubs tale. Didn't think we'd make you wait too long, did ya?Today's episode will give a more in-depth history of the development of Wisconsin Supper Clubs, the impact prohibition had on our drinking culture that ultimately led to what is the Wisconsin Old Fashioned, and how brandy became our liquor of choice.Finally, and our favorite, we discuss how these dining establishments became the perfect hideout for Chicago Mobsters on the lam. We'll talk about a few supper clubs that were impacted by these gangster shenanigans, ending with an in depth retelling of an account that went down in American history as one of the most botched FBI raids to date— the story of John Dillinger and Little Bohemia Lodge. Buckle up!Sources for today include: Travel Wisconsin, Atlas Obscura, Wisconsin Supper Clubs.com, Wikipedia, "Dillinger, The Hidden Truth" by Tony Stewart.

Heya Cheeseheads!This week on Wisco Girls, we discuss the unique experience that is the Wisconsin Supper Club. Rooted in the best ingredients and the stubbornness of tradition, Wisconsin supper clubs have a rich history with wild tales, spooky happenings, and testaments to our culture.Come with us as we begin our dive into what these supper clubs entail and our own personal experiences. We had to break for dinner because we were getting so gosh darn hungry taking about the specials and had much left to say on the matter, so we decided to break for part 2!BUT DO NOT FRET! Part 2 will be out before you know it and sooner than you think, so how's about you keep your eyes peeled, hey?Thank you so much for listening!-Kate and Sav

Oh hey dere! Welcome to Wisco Girls! This is a Midwestern podcast with lifelong Wisconsin besties and hosts, Kate and Sav. In their debut episode, the Wisco Girls introduce themselves, their connection to each other, and their credibility to speak on behalf of all things beer, cheese, and small town Wisconsin. They also touch upon small town music festivals, high school reunions, and some of the terminology that is common to their state.To follow, Sav will give you the lowdown on Wisconsin: culture, geography, population, history, sports, economy, and more. Hold on tight as they connect with fellow Wisconsinites, Midwesterners, and others who know what the heck they're talking about. Keep listening as they navigate the podcasting world and bring you more awesome content on all things Midwest and 'Scansin specific.Things to look forward to in the upcoming episodes: The History of Wisconsin Supper Clubs. How Old Fashioneds connect to prohibition and a Wisconsinite's refusal to stray from tradition, and how big time gangsters used our rural supper clubs as sanctuaries as they were conducting business or on the lamb.The Story of Ed Gein. For you true crime fans, see if Sav can give you some insight, and follow along as Kate hears the story for the FIRST TIME.The Significance of the Wisconsin Summer. What really makes it so special? Do they really spend that much time "floating?" What exactly is flip flop chicken? How did the Wisconsin Dells become The Waterpark Capital of the World?We hope you keep listening! Remember to tell your folks we say hi, and don't forget to watch out for deer.