Podcasts about radio milwaukee

Thank you for listening and supporting Uniquely Milwaukee! In this episode, we have a special message of gratitude from Radio Milwaukee executive director Jordan Lee as he reflects on the triumphs and changes of 2025, and looks ahead to a brand new year. #####Podcast host: Kim ShineGuest host: Jordan Lee, Radio Milwaukee executive directorUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members and sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library.

There are so many “firsts” on this episode, we're honestly not sure what to do with ourselves.Let's start by telling you (in case you skipped the headline) that we're reviewing Song Sung Blue, the based-on-a-true-story of real-life Milwaukee couple Mike and Claire Sardina, also known as Lightning & Thunder. Their Neil Diamond tribute act — with occasional departures into ABBA, Patsy Cline and others — played stages around the area for nearly 20 years, eventually catching the attention of writer/director Craig Brewer.Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson came on board his project to play the lead roles, with Jackman in particular embracing it in a huge way. That brings us to our first “first,” which saw the Oriental Theatre host a premiere for Song Sung Blue (reportedly at Jackman's request) and give us a chance to attend our very first Hollywood-ish event.In addition to Dori, Radio Milwaukee social media strategist Zoey Knox elbowed her way to the edge of the red carpet, which was appropriately blue for the occasion. So of course we invited Zoey for her first Cinebuds appearance to share her thoughts on the movie, as well as what it was like for her and Dori to interview (sort of) the one and only Hugh Jackman!!!You'll hear that admittedly brief but still wonderful chat in the full episode, which also includes our hosts' reaction to this very Milwaukee tale. Some quick highlights: Hudson really nails her portrayal of Claire Sardina, she and Jackman clearly have legit singing chops, and the general uplifting-ness of the story make this a perfect release for the holiday season.Get all of the details in this episode, and make sure you check in with us after the holiday break for another perspective on Song Sung Blue from filmmaker Jimmy Sammarco, whose 2008 documentary of the same name was instrumental to the biopic hitting theaters this Christmas.#####Cinebuds is sponsored by Joe Wilde Garage Door Company.

A few years ago, Radio Milwaukee's Tarik Moody tried to buy a house in the city. Every offer got outbid by LLCs with out-of-state addresses and cash offers that closed in two weeks. He gave up.Recently, Tarik spent time with someone else who went on that journey — with a very different outcome. Keilyn Borrero, a single mom of four, was in the same headspace Tarik was at the start. She convinced herself it would never happen. One income. Prices spiking. The math just didn't work.Of course, she said all of that while standing in the house she now owns thanks to the City of Milwaukee's Homes MKE program. Then she walked Tarik through her new place on the north side: the pantry she insisted on, the big yard where her 10-year-old finally has space to kick a soccer ball, the spot where she wants to plant lavender next spring."I was crying the whole time," she said about the closing day, when she thought to herself, "This is finally happening, for me and for my kids."#####Podcast host: Kim ShineGuest host: Tarik MoodyThis story was reported with the assistance of A.I. tools, which were used primarily to outline and create a working draft. Radio Milwaukee staff conducted all interviews, compiled all of the audio and edited all of the media involved with the project.Uniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members and sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library.

Every DIY scene needs its supporters. In Milwaukee, Bay View's Cactus Club is a big one. This beloved music venue is one of the scene's most revered spots, and headlining there is a dream for bands from all genres.So far, you've met Fake My Death, an alternative rock/punk DIY band here in Milwaukee. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, go listen to part one right now. In that episode, our former Radio Milwaukee intern and current freelancer, Jonathan Joseph introduced you to the group and their not-so-sexy "other" hustle of day jobs. To round out this two-part series, Jonathan talks with Cactus Club's owner about the business of DIY, and then Fake My Death take the stage. #####Podcast host: Kim ShineGuest host: Jonathan JosephUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members and sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library.

Dove Ellis. Melody's Echo Chamber. Editors' Tom Smith. Erin Wolf of Radio Milwaukee joins Stephen Thompson to discuss those albums and more on our last episode of New Music Friday this year.The Starting 5:Dove Ellis, BlizzardMelody's Echo Chamber, UncloudedTom Smith, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn't There In The LightTEED, Always With MeVoices from the Lake, IIThe Lightning Round:HTRK, String of Hearts (Songs of HTRK)Ben Marc, Who Cares WinsIsobel Waller-Bridge, ObjectsMother Soki, Fantasy EPPrins Thomas, Thomas Moen HermansenSee our long list of albums out December 5 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Erin Wolf, Radio MilwaukeeAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Milwaukee is a place filled with creatives, especially in the city's music scene. We're home to dozens of independent artists and bands who'd rather do it their way than rely on a mainstream framework. For the next two episodes of Uniquely Milwaukee, we'll dive into this sub-culture with guidance from someone who knows it well: former Radio Milwaukee intern and current freelance contributor Jonathan Joseph. He followed Fake My Death, an alt-rock/punk band whose members mixed their own DIY styles to create a sound all their own.In this first installment, Jonathan introduces us to the band and sheds light on the other hustle of DIY life: the day jobs that help keep the dream alive. #####Podcast host: Kim Shine Guest host: Jonathan JosephUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members and sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library.

As the holiday season begins, we're honoring the roots of Thanksgiving while also celebrating the traditions we've created along the way. "Friendsgiving" is one of the latter.Although its history doesn't go back quite as far as its namesake, Friendsgiving has grown in popularity over the last few decades as people set aside time for their chosen family. These are gatherings with the people who have supported us, challenged us and carried us through.This episode is a warm reflection on belonging, connection and community with two stops along the way. First, host Kim Shine is joined by Marc Tasman — director of the digital arts and culture program in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's anthropology department — to dive into the concept of Friendsgiving. Then you'll drop in on a celebration in Bay View with good vibes … and some really good food.#####Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members and sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library.

Right along West Capitol Drive in Wauwatosa, history hides in plain sight — a time capsule to the city's past, just off North 119th Street near the northbound I-41/45 ramp. It's a quiet corner many have driven by and wondered, “What is that?”The answer: Oak Hill Cemetery, a final resting place on a small plot of land that's easy to miss and hard to get to. In this episode, host Kim Shine is joined by local historian Jeff Roznowski and Wauwatosa Historical Society executive director Amanda Saso. Together, they explore this often-overlooked cemetery and its local significance.#####Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members and sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library.

Everybody needs nourishment. It's at the top of the list for survival. But it's not the end of the list. Tiffany Miller was well aware of that as she made plans for what would become Fruition Cafe.Located in the Concordia 27 Building on the corner of 27th and Wells, the space opened in July 2024 with what you'd expect from the name: coffee, tea, kombucha, baked goods, and protein-packed sandwiches and wraps.Then there's the less-expected aspect: a place for the city's creative minds to express themselves.In this episode, Rachel Tarby takes you inside Fruition Cafe to hear from its owner about opening the space and her plans for its future. #####Episode host: Rachel TarbyUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members and sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library.

The driving force behind Uniquely Milwaukee is storytelling. Most of the time, it comes in the form of a news-style piece. But this episode breaks from that while still putting at its center the stories that get to the core of how we as humans connect and better understand one another.Sharing our experiences helps us be more compassionate and can also inspire others to open up. One of the places that happens is a local platform that Uniquely Milwaukee host Kim Shine helped create — something that gives storytellers of color an opportunity to share their truest selves on stage. It's an event called AfterDark: For the Culture, a collaboration between HYFIN and Ex Fabula. We've got another one coming up Nov. 13 at Radio Milwaukee, and in this episode you'll hear four stories from past tellers: Alice's Garden executive director Venice Williams offers a humorous ode to her five uncles who protected her, were boldly themselves and may have had a few girlfriends. Matthew Lewis goes a different route. Instead of telling a story from his life, he shares a poem dedicated to his favorite person — his 10-year-old self who was discovering the magic in being a different kind of boy. Christine Reardon talks about figuring out who she wanted to be at 14 years old after being saved on a train in New York by three women who worked on the TV show A Different World. Finally, Milwaukee hip-hop artist El Sebas combines a few stories from his life — idolizing his father as a child, translating Spanish into English for his relatives, and meeting the woman of his dreams. #####Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members and sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library.

Do you believe in ghosts?With Halloween followed closely by Dia de los Muertos, we're right in the middle of spooky season — the perfect time to explore and answer that question.In this episode, we take a tour of Café Corazón, a restaurant in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood that some say is haunted. Guided by general manager DeVante Lisch, along with Allison Jornlin and Tea Krulos of American Ghost Walks, we learn the history of the building and stories about the possible spirits that still linger in the space.From Riverwest, we head back to Walker's Point and another location with some unexplained phenomenon that hits close to home: Radio Milwaukee! You'll hear from members of the team as they talk about their encounters with the mischievous spirit that roams the station. Spoiler: Not everyone thinks the ghost is real.Finally, we wanted to hear from someone who represents the people who either don't — or would rather not — believe in ghosts. 88Nine DJ Carolann Grybowski is one of those people. She believes in something but has anxiety about the unknown. To provide that perspective, she shares a short, personal narrative about her own experiences.#####Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members and sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library.

The outside of Third Space Collective MKE is hard to miss: a black door with vibrant colors streaming down, as if the paint was striving desperately to spill out onto the sidewalk.The goal of Third Space Collective MKE is something that hasn't always been easy to find in Milwaukee: an art gallery that also serves as an incubator for creatives, particularly in the Merrill Park neighborhood.In this episode, guest host Rachel Tarby takes you to Third Space Collective's ribbon-cutting ceremony to meet its owner and experience the joy that the grand opening brought to the wider community.#####Episode hosts: Kim Shine, Rachel TarbyUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members and sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library.

October is Wisconsin Tech Month, and an upcoming Oct. 23 event specifically highlights an underrepresented group in tech: women, who make up only about 30% of the industry's workforce.In this episode, host Kim Shine dives deeper into the tech landscape for girls and women in Wisconsin, and learns more about Wisconsin Tech Month events as a whole.Guests: Nadiyah Johnson, founder of Wisconsin Tech Month and Milky Way Tech Hub Allison Spohn, Southeast Region Board president for Women In Technology Wisconsin Inc. #####Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members and sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library.

This fall marks a turning point for public-media outlets across the country. As of Oct. 1, federal funding for PBS, NPR and their local stations stopped. This $1.1 billion cut — a directive from the Trump administration — triggered widespread job cuts, restructurings and closures of hundreds of outlets across the country.Radio Milwaukee is a public-media station, and as we begin our fall membership drive, we're feeling the impact — as are our sister stations across the state, like WXPR in northern Wisconsin.In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, host Kim Shine talks with WXPR CEO and general manager Jessie Dick about the impact of funding cuts, the value of public media – especially in rural communities – and how they're staying proactive.Radio Milwaukee's Fall Membership Drive goes through Oct. 10. You can donate now, and also reach out to us any time during the year to become a volunteer or to collaborate. --Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members and sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library.

Being the hosts of a big-time podcast like this one gets you access to some pretty cool stuff. It also turns out that being a fan of a big-time podcast like this one can pay off from time to time — like getting the chance to see the most talked about movie in the country before anyone else!We like exaggerating now and then, but for One Battle After Another, our cinematic trio (yes, trio) got the privilege to be in the audience for an advance screening happening at only 13 locations nationwide. Milwaukee's own Oriental Theatre landed on that exclusive list, and Radio Milwaukee member Sara Frenn got the exclusive opportunity to watch the movie with Dori and Kpolly, then talk about it on this episode.What do they have to say about it? There are a lot of words in a 30-minute podcast, but some of the choice ones are “surprising,” “misleading” (in a good way) and “unexpected.”If you've only seen a trailer or ad for the film, you'd be forgiven for thinking One Battle After Another is an action-y thriller. While it has those elements, the laughs go well beyond mere comic relief and do more than break up tense moments. This is a genuinely funny movie that still manages to mix in impressive action sequences — a combination that makes this nearly 3-hour film feel much shorter and yet still epic in scale.

If you've ever experienced adversity, it can be tough to see the positive outcome. Sometimes, it's less of a beacon and more of a silver lining. In this episode, we go inside one of the city's nonprofits that focuses on the brighter side — big, small and everything in between.Harmonic Harvest launched on Giving Tuesday in November of 2023. Less than two years later, it celebrated the opening of its headquarters inside the Marshall Building and has extended its reach well beyond the bounds of the Historic Third Ward.“I knew I wanted to create a splash. I didn't realize it was going to be way bigger than just a splash,” Harmonic Harvest founder and CEO Jenna Washuleski said. “The whole concept of Harmonic Harvest is organizations and people that are helping create a brighter future. By weaving silver linings, by collaborating, co-creating and supporting one another, we can really create a stronger collective force.”Harmonic Harvest has donated thousands of dollars to artists, organizations and entrepreneurs, and has created connections by sharing silver linings. Its space in the Marshall Building reflects that, as Washuleski's team transformed it to include an entrepreneurial marketplace, artist cove, designer's workshop and much more.While Harmonic Harvest has grown relatively fast, its foundation was developed over a lifetime. In the full episode, you'll hear Washuleski talk about all the experiences — from childhood through today — that shaped the organization.*****Episode host: Kim ShineFor more episodes, go to: radiomilwaukee.org/ourstories.Uniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members and sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library.

In any city, there are interesting places — one that are typically not open to the public. They're spaces you pass by and say, “I wonder what happens in there.” Doors Open Milwaukee gives everyone the opportunity to act on that curiosity, with access to more than 160 locations around the city, mostly for free.It's an annual celebration of the city's architecture, history and neighborhoods, and it's back at the end of September. For this episode, host Kim Shine got the chance to preview one of the most popular tours during Doors Open: Milwaukee City Hall.*****Episode host: Kim ShineFor more episodes, go to: radiomilwaukee.org/ourstories.Uniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members and sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library.

Bad Bunny, or Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is dominating headlines and social media this week as he wraps up his epic two-month residency, No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí, at Puerto Rico's Coliseo de Puerto Rico. This 30-concert extravaganza transformed San Juan into a nonstop celebration, drawing fans worldwide and sparking a festival atmosphere across the city—bars overflowed, murals sprang up overnight, and legendary surprise guests hit the stage. Reports from Radio Milwaukee paint a scene of San Juan “alive,” with airport lines snaking out the door for merch, pop-ups celebrating Benito, and entire neighborhoods blasting his biggest hits. Inside the arena, each performance was a spectacle of lights, pyrotechnics, Puerto Rican iconography, and star-studded cameos—Arcángel, Ivy Queen, Young Miko, and Feid all took turns electrifying the crowd.The residency was more than a concert series; it was a declaration of Puerto Rican pride and a global showcase of Latin music's power. Bad Bunny himself, sharing with i-D Magazine, described the energy as “unprecedented,” uniting generations with music rooted in salsa, bomba y plena, and classic reggaetón influences interspersed throughout his flashy pop catalog.Just this Monday, Bad Bunny surprised fans with the release of his new single “Alambre Púa.” According to AOL, he debuted the track live for the residency's closing weekend, using it as the adrenaline-charged opener that set the tone for a 30-song marathon. This marks his first new music since January's album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, which itself remains a Billboard and streaming juggernaut well into the year. Variety notes that the album's popularity is powering everything from record sales to unique brand tie-ins, like a special Peloton workout series celebrating Bad Bunny's music and artistic journey.The residency, however, is only the beginning of Bad Bunny's next chapter. ABC News and The Fader detail that his highly anticipated world tour for 2025-2026, supporting Debí Tirar Más Fotos, will not feature any U.S. dates. Bad Bunny cited not just a sense that he had “already done the U.S. extensively,” but, more seriously, concerns about safety and the threat of ICE raids for himself and his fans—a move the artist discussed candidly with both Variety and i-D.Recognition for Bad Bunny's achievements continues to skyrocket: the Latin Times confirms that he just broke the all-time record for nominations at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards, earning an incredible 27 nominations. He leads across categories—Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Top Latin Album for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, and a slew of individual single nominations, underscoring his dominance in both streaming and on the charts. The awards ceremony will air live on October 23, 2025, from Miami, so expect even more historic moments as the date approaches.Meanwhile, Bad Bunny's cultural reach goes further than music. As reported by Variety, he's starring alongside Adam Sandler in the much-hyped movie Happy Gilmore 2, released in July, continuing his rapid rise as a multifaceted global entertainer.Thanks for tuning in—come back next week for another update on Bad Bunny and all things music. This has been a Quiet Please production; for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

At the corner of Locust Street and King Drive, there's a sense of purpose, happiness and hope. That's because theHarambee neighborhood is welcoming back a community anchor: the new Martin Luther King, Jr. branch of the Milwaukee Public Library (MPL), its modern façade brighter, bigger and more inviting for all to enter.For this episode, podcast host Kim Shine was in the mix for a very big day for the Milwaukee Public Library. Its MLK branch got a major upgrade that adds to the revitalization currently happening along King Drive. It was a day of joy and celebration as the community came together at the state-of-the- art-facility on the city's north side.*****Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members and sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library. This episode, however, was created independently by the content team at Radio Milwaukee.

The only way to describe this episode is "super special" considering the person in the spotlight: Milwaukee-born director Michael Schultz! Milwaukee Film introduced a new annual award named in his honor that recognizes luminary Black directors who have profoundly impacted culture and the film industry. Schultz himself will be the first recipient and, very deservedly, will get a full weekend of programming at the Oriental Theatre on Sept. 12 and 13.Dori and Kpolly delve into Schultz on this episode with a discussion about his prolific career directing for the stage and screen, his groundbreaking moment as the first Black director nominated at the Cannes Film Festival, and a look at some of his outstanding work, including The Last Dragon.*****Cinebuds is sponsored by Joe Wilde Co. and our wonderful Radio Milwaukee members.

Cactus Club is one of Milwaukee's beloved music and arts venues. Many have walked through the doors of the Bay View spot, but not everyone could enter with ease. The nearly 140-year-old building had 4-1/2 stairs to climb before you could enter, and its design wasn't fully accessible to all. This month, that started to change. There's now a ramp alongside the building — just the first of many planned improvements to this legacy property. In this episode, host Kim Shine takes listeners on an exclusive visit to the Cactus+ ramp celebration to learn more about the years-long process and owner Kelsey Kaufmann's mission of accessibility. Later, Radio Milwaukee morning show host Dori Zori sits down for an in-depth conversation with Kate Klingbeil, the mosaic artist who brought color and texture to the project.*****Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library and supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

The Menomonee River isn't your typical classroom. Then again, the group of 10- to 12-year-olds who spent a week along its shoreline weren't your typical class.These students, and some older teens, were part of a summer program from All Hands Boatworks, a local nonprofit teaching youth — and adults — about the craft of wooden boatbuilding, Milwaukee's rivers and the Great Lakes. But the learning extends well beyond the water.“When we're building this boat, it's not about building a boat,” longtime volunteer Trent Myers said. "You expand their sense of what they're capable of achieving.”Podcast host Kim Shine takes you to the river, and inside the weeklong experience includes building birdhouses and kayaking on the river before culminating with a dedication ceremony and boat launch. —Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library and supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

The future is technology. The future is A.I. It's shaping industries while transforming how we communicate and how we learn. In this episode, we go inside a new summer program showing those capabilities — and more — to the young minds in our community.A.I. Academy is teaching a group of sixth through eighth graders how they can benefit from this technological leap, as well as how it can fuel entrepreneurship. With hands-on lessons that use platforms like ChatGPT, the students learn topics like the fundamentals of data science.They're also working on financial literacy, an area getting increased attention from companies in the industry like Associated Bank, which provides support for A.I. Academy. The Wisconsin-based company is a program partner with the Milky Way Tech Hub, a company focused on making Milwaukee a nucleus for Black people and people of color to thrive in technology.—Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library and supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

We're taking a break this week, but that doesn't mean the stories stop. In fact, it turned out to be the perfect time to revisit and update our episode from last July about Milwaukee's Hydroponics STEM Program, which teaches Milwaukee high schoolers STEM and urban farming. That means they use technology, not soil, to grow their own food, eat healthier and even become entrepreneurs.The program makes a positive impact on youth in food insecure areas while also teaching them the historical influence of Black people in agriculture. It's going on right now with a new cohort of students in its new location at 1109 W. Mitchell St. They also have an apprenticeship program that high school freshmen, sophomore and juniors can apply for on their website.*****Mitchelle Lyle grew up in Milwaukee's Amani neighborhood, a community with limited access to fresh produce and grocery stores — not that she would've known that as a child. Lyle was surrounded by gardens and fresh produce, often enjoying tomatoes with salt and vinegar as a snack. This early exposure to gardening and self-sustainability would later inspire her mission to give back to her community.Lyle's professional journey led her through engineering and manufacturing, driven by a passion for science and mathematics. Upon returning to Milwaukee in 2018, she was disheartened to see her childhood neighborhood in decline. This spurred her into action."I felt a sense of responsibility to do something,” she recalled. “If you have achieved success, then what is your responsibility to the rest of the community that you came from?"Determined to make a difference, Lyle brainstormed the issues facing her community, identifying food and health disparities as critical areas. She then launched the Hydroponics STEM Program, a five-week summer initiative designed to educate students about the history of agriculture through the lens of Black history, and teach them practical skills in hydroponics and STEM.In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we sit down with Lyle, the director of Milwaukee's Hydroponics STEM Program, to explore her personal journey and her deep connection to the Amani neighborhood. We also throw ourselves into the program itself by playing with water balloons! OK, it's actually a lesson about fluid dynamics, but it does highlight the initiative's fun, hands-on approach to learning.*****Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library and supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

This Bites is sponsored by Whiskey Brown and our Radio Milwaukee members.***Oysters are divisive. Some people love them. Others run screaming from the table when presented with them. The folks in that last category might want to avoid Barnacle Buds on Aug. 5, as the riverfront eatery throws its inaugural Oyster Fest. The event, which gets the featured spot at the top of this episode, will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — more than enough time to get your fill of the mollusk menu: An oyster sampler plate that runs a dozen deep (three each of three raw varieties, plus three grilled) An oyster po'boy slider One drink That's what you'll get in exchange for $55, and there are also opportunities to add a supplemental half-dozen oysters to your platter. On top of that, Barnacle Bud and his crew will serve up various oyster shots and specialty drinks to compliment the offerings. For more details on this perfect way to celebrate National Oyster Day, head over to the event page. Or maybe wait to do that until you check out what else we discuss on this episode: DanDan will host a very special dim sum brunch this Sunday with James Beard semifinalist chef Erasmo Casiano. West Allis is losing a mainstay as Chilango Express shuts down after service on Sunday. One of our hosts braved the very crowded Pan-Asia Supermarket to deliver a report on its first day in business. A few miles west of here, Madison Black Restaurant Week will celebrate its 10th anniversary Aug. 10-17.

Harlem and Bronzeville. Two neighborhoods separated by more than 700 miles. Despite the space between them, there's plenty that unites these epicenters of Black culture — with reputations built over more than a century.There's a historic connection between Harlem in New York City and Bronzeville here in Brew City. It's something Radio Milwaukee's digital-first platform HYFIN will put center stage at its third annual Anti-Gala, which this year pays homage to the Harlem Renaissance. In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, host Kim Shine talks with HYFIN program director Element Everest-Blanks about the upcoming gala but also takes a step back into history. In part one, you'll hear from three Milwaukee notables about how the city's Black community spurred its own renaissance starting in the 1920s up to a thriving Bronzeville in the 1950s.Guests:- Raynetta "Ray" Hill, executive director, Historic King Drive BID (guest interviewer)- Clayborn Benson, founder of the Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum- Reuben Harpole, Milwaukee's “Second Mayor” Read the full article, see pictures from the past, and recommended books on Black Milwaukee by visiting radiomilwaukee.org/ourstories —Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library and supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

Though her intuition was strong, Willow Newell didn't know she'd be the next Miss Wisconsin. But the 22-year-old says it felt right because she did her best and felt connected to her highest self. Now, the Racine native has won the crown and is the first Black woman to hold the title.As Miss Wisconsin, her platform is "expression without exclusion." She believes everyone should have access to the arts — a passion that connects her to Radio Milwaukee. Willow is an alum of our youth music program, Grace Weber's Music Lab, so we had to connect following her recent win.Grace Weber's Music Lab Program Director Britney "B~Free" Freeman-Farr joins Uniquely Milwaukee host Kim Shine for a great talk with Willow about her new title, her inspirations, her confidence and what comes next.—Episode hosts: Kim Shine and Britney "B~Free" Freeman-FarrUniquely Milwaukee is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library and supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

Q-W-E-R-T-Y.They're the first six letters atop all our keyboards, from our phones to our computers, and they revolutionized communication. But their history is far from digital and, in fact, is rooted here in the Cream City.In 1868, Milwaukee native Charles Latham Sholes was just trying to solve a problem: He needed to design a machine that could produce the letters of the alphabet without the arms jamming. With help from his son-in-law, Sholes separated the right letters, creating the QWERTY system and the modern typewriter.More than 150 years later, his ingenuity is still celebrated in the city where it happened.In October, QWERTYFEST takes writers, artists and lovers of typewriters (and nostalgia) on a three-day jaunt all across the keyboard. As an owner of a vintage typewriter herself, host Kim Shine wanted to get more of the story behind QWERTYFEST, so she met the organizers at Niche Book Bar in Bronzeville as they shared the latest edition of the event's official publication, the QWERTY Quarterly.—Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library and supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

Emmitt James is Milwaukee's own DIY, hip-hop/jazz artist — a classification that gives him the freedom to do … well, anything. That includes using his music to give back to the community through events like his ever-growing fundraiser/concert: the Emmitt James Big Band BBQ, which is back for its third edition Aug. 23.Asked what guests can expect that day, Emmitt was ready with an answer: “A movie! … that you can only see once,” he began. “It's going to be a good time. Community. Love. Good food. Build your own s'more bar. A 25-piece band. What else you need?”There's also the charitable aspect of the free event, where guests will be able to scan QR codes and donate to this year's recipient, Your Move MKE. The hop-hop chess nonprofit blends culture, the strategic thinking of chess and much more to inspire, teach and elevate Milwaukee's youth (you can support Your Move MKE right now via GiveButter).In this episode, Emmitt and Your Move facilitator SilkE talk about this year's BBQ and its impact. “When you can help people make that shift from thinking from survival, short-term needs to thinking about long-term vision and planning, I feel like Your Move is definitely the place for teenagers to go and get that experience and hands-on learning in a fun way,” SilkE said.Head over to James' website for more info about the third annual Big Band BBQ, including how to dial up the experience with a VIP ticket.—Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library and supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

Ebony Ice launched in 1989 as a local branch of the National Brotherhood of Snowsports. The organization hosts events all year round for skiers and snowboarders of all experience levels, as well as seasonal “Learn to Ski/Snowboard” classes. With about 75 members to date, membership is encouraged and does come with perks like discounts, scholarships and travel opportunities.“Skiing is the kind of sport where unless somebody invites you and shows you and holds your hand, you would get there and not know what you're doing,” Ebony Ice president Ranjit Singh said. “In fact, I hear from a lot of people who say that they tried it one time, they didn't like it, and they wouldn't be willing to do it again.”  Click here to learn more about Ebony Ice.   Click here to visit Ebony Ice's website.—Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library and supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

Every creative tells a story — sometimes through lyrics, sometimes through shoes. This episode puts the focus on footwear, with an artist who's making custom sneakers for some big names at this year's SummerfestBrandon Johnston is owner of Soul 2 Sole (S2S) Creations. The Carroll University graduate was tapped – once again – by the Big Gig to create designs for two of this year's headliners after making shoes for 2024 lineup artists Kane Brown, Illenium and SZA.  “SZA, she wanted to do Adidas Sombas," Johnston said. "Yeah, that's one that definitely will probably stay in my mind for a very long time. She's pretty out there, like she wears her heart on her sleeve when it comes to showing her emotions, and I think that's really brave.”  He's also partnered with the Milwaukee Brewers, created custom kicks for former Milwaukee Bucks star Jrue Holiday and collaborated with many more. In this conversation, we talk about where his passion began, the story behind one of his favorite designsand his latest Summerfest opportunity.Check out Soul2Sole's website and Instagram.—Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library and supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

The annual Juneteenth celebration — recognized annually on June 19 — commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It was on that day in 1865 when the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation occurred in Texas.While it took another 156 years for Juneteenth to become an official federal holiday (in 2021, in case you don't want to do the math), the celebration has deep roots in Milwaukee. Led by Northcott Neighborhood House, the event is considered one of the oldest and longest-running in the country.Still, organizers keep finding brand new ways for history to unfold in our city. And this year, for the first time, Milwaukee's official Juneteenth celebration is teaming up with the World's Largest Music Festival: Summerfest.That means things won't just happen in the Bronzeville neighborhood. After the daytime festivities, the night will continue at the Summerfest grounds with an introduction of the Juneteenth Court and, of course, the music. Artists like The Isley Brothers, Ginuwine, Bow Wow, Milwaukee's own Eric Benét and local talent are part of a lineup that's about culture, legacy and unity.Summerfest and Northcott Neighborhood House will keep the celebration going a few extra days with a new food and culture event. “A Taste of Juneteenth” will be held in the American Family Insurance Amphitheater Founders Club on June 21 from 12:45-2 p.m., inviting ticket holders to sample dishes from a lineup of a dozen local food vendors.That leaves a lot of ground to cover in this episode, which brings Summerfest CEO Sarah Pancheri and Northcott Neighborhood House executive director Tony Kearney together to talk about this promising new collaboration and what it means for Milwaukee. —Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library and supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

For many of us, our fathers are our protectors. They provide the structure, discipline and encouragement that stays with you throughout life. And when they're not cooking on the grill in their favorite sandals, they teach us to stand tall, speak up and be fearless. Of course, the word “dad” isn't the same for everyone. It can be a biological bond, mentor, bonus parent or father figure who chose to step up. This holiday recognizes their part in bringing us into this world and showing up time and time again.This special Father's Day edition of Uniquely Milwaukee turned into quite the group project, thanks to you. In addition to asking a few locals to write heartfelt letters to their fathers, I reached out to our audience in the hopes of getting a few voicemails with messages to your dads. You stepped up, so listen for those in the episode.On top of that, my own father is part of this episode! He's a pretty private guy, but I got him to open up a bit about fatherhood and being a single parent: “Raising someone by yourself takes a lot. It's not easy. There's nothing perfect in (the) raising of any child by yourself, but you try to practice perfection, and with that comes a lot of looking at yourself.”Thanks to everyone who took part in this special episode. And to my dad and all dads, happy Father's Day.—Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library and supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

Sun-Seeker MKE are dreamers, artists, abolitionists, chosen family and joy makers — all working hard to reimagine what safety and care looks like for black trans and queer folks. Everyone involved with the Black trans abolitionist organization understands the solutions to oppression, harm and liberation come from the people within the communities they serve.I spoke with Nick Berkley, Yante Turner and Jakayla (Jay) Bridges of Sun-Seeker MKE during the DJ Takeover on the Afternoon Drive last week. They curated a full hour of songs that both reflect and inspire their mission, and we looked at the work of their organization through the lens of art and music.“When we talk about creativity and making organizing desirable, art for us has been that lens.” explained Turner, who has been with Sun-Seeker MKE for over four years. They are not reaching for professionalism or perfectionism, but rather striving for authenticity that's made available through art and music.It's an organization of activists, academics and mobilizers who aren't content with theory. They move Black trans safety from conversation to action through campaigns like their fundraiser for a rapid-response mobile crisis and care collaboration unit — the latest example of their hyperlocal focus so communities can “have sovereignty over what their safety looks like.”You can hear more from Berkley, Turner and Bridges in this episode, and learn more about how Sun-Seeker MKE is working toward Black queer and trans safety by following them on Instagram.Episode guest host: Carolann GrzybowskiUniquely Milwaukee is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library and supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, DJ Kenny Perez had the chance to speak with auntie, a rising producer from Milwaukee who's making waves with a sound deeply rooted in Footwork.If you're wondering what Footwork is, you'll have to take it back to Chicago in the late 1990s and early 2000s. This high-energy, rhythmically complex dance music evolved as a faster and more abstract offshoot of the Chicago ghetto house sound. Known for its rapid-fire beats, syncopated rhythms and chopped vocal samples, Footwork was designed for competitive dance battles and often pushes tempos past 160 BPM, challenging both dancers and producers to innovate in real time.Auntie's passion for rhythm and experimentation was ignited at just 8 years old, influenced by her uncle (a producer himself) and, perhaps surprisingly, the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Despite its controversial content, the game's in-car radio stations introduced her to a wide range of genres, sparking her interest in sound design, storytelling and genre blending.Join us as we dive into auntie's creative journey, her take on the Milwaukee music scene and how she's crafting something new while honoring the rich legacy of Midwest electronic music.Episode guest host: DJ Kenny PerezUniquely Milwaukee is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library and supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

Golf is a multibillion-dollar sport played in many places around the world. Its modern origins date back to 15th century Scotland, but the game didn't really gain traction in the United States until the turn of the 19th century. Eventually, modern legends like Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods took the game to new heights. Still, after all these years, it's a sport that lacks diversity. According to the Professional Golfers Association (PGA), African Americans make up just 7% of the general golfing population and a mere 1-3% of touring professionals. In Milwaukee, there's a group dedicated to introducing the game to many more. WeBlackWeGolf (WBWF) is a social nonprofit building community from the tee box. They're open to all but focused on getting more people of color active in the sport. In this episode, host Kim Shine takes to the the fairways and greens at Lincoln Park Golf Course in Glendale for the group's opening day. In a golf cart alongside WBWG board member and mentor Calvin Lee, Kim talks with different members and newer golfers about why they love the sport and the group.To learn more about WeBlackWeGolf, visit their website and follow the organization on Instagram.—Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library and supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.

In honor of Mother's Day, we're dedicating this special episode of Uniquely Milwaukee to moms (and even those considering motherhood). We're making sure to acknowledge the love, guidance, protection and sacrifice you give to — and for — your children. Thank you.——————Becoming a mother can happen at any age and stage in life. Increasingly, though, it seems that age and stage fall later and later. In March, the National Center for Health Statistics released a report showing that, for the first time, women 40 and older are having more babies than teenagers. In 1990, just more than 50,000 births happened for women 40 and older. Thirty-three years later, that number has almost tripled. Inspired by that trend, we decided to focus on moms over 40 with this Mother's Day episode in three parts:Shayvon McCullum already had two children, now 15 and 20 years old. But after meeting her partner who had none of his own, she agreed to try again. Now, at 42, she's got a 1-year-old girl and a very happy life (18 minutes).Dr. Marie Forgie, an OB/GYN from Aurora Health Care, gives her professional insight to motherhood for older women and things to consider when making the decision (11 minutes).Finally, a heartwarming conversation between my Radio Milwaukee colleague Carolann Grzybowski and her mother, Diane Cohen, who was in her 40s when she had both Carolann and her sister (25 minutes).Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library. 

We successfully made it through another Radio Milwaukee Spring Membership Drive! That's 10 days of our listeners hearing us (and folks in the community) explain why supporting this station matters. Whether through sustaining memberships or one-time gives, everything helps keep us on the air and in the Cream City.Radio Milwaukee is a nonprofit organization, and membership accounts for nearly a third of our annual revenue. As membership manager Maddy Riordan explains in this episode, members help sustain 88Nine and HYFIN, but also efforts like Grace Weber's Music Lab, this very podcast and our Black Small Business Initiative.Let's not forget about those who donate their time. We asked one of our longtime volunteers, Rachel Bourbon, to talk about what attracted her to Radio Milwaukee 17 years ago and how the station has evolved in nearly two decades.We also decided to have a little fun with this episode and lean on the fact that our organization is an award-winning media outlet. But that got us wondering: How many honors have we won since our 2007 launch? We'll find out together as we take an “Award Tour” with HYFIN program director Element Everest-Blanks.

Did someone say Battle of the Bands? That's right! Down on Downer is putting together their first Battle of the Bands to take place on May 16, 2025 at Radio Milwaukee ft. Chapped Lips, Shoobie, and Diet Lite. Amber sits down with Chapped Lips to discuss the upcoming Battle of the Bands show along with some of their history as a band.

Bon Iver returns. Valerie June branches out. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Erin Wolf of Radio Milwaukee's 88Nine to the show for a quick run-through of the best new albums out April 11.Featured albums:• Bon Iver, 'SABLE, fABLE'• Valerie June, 'Owls, Omens, and Oracles'• Gerald Clayton, 'Ones & Twos'• Real Lies, 'We Will Annihilate Our Enemies' (out April 16)• Kills Birds, 'Crave' EPCheck out our long list of albums out April 11 and stream our New Music Friday sampler playlist of more than 70 songs at npr.org/music.Credits• Host: Stephen Thompson• Guest: Erin Wolf, Radio Milwakee's 88Nine• Producer: Simon Rentner• Editor: Otis Hart• Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed• Vice President, Music & Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On this episode, we dive into the new concert film Lifers with two of the people who know it best because they lived it: Local H's Scott Lucas and cinematographer Wes Knot.They talk with Radio Milwaukee's Dori Zori about how the idea for Lifers came about during Local H's COVID-delayed tour and how Lucas wanted to create something beyond a typical concert video, drawing inspiration from movies like Goodbye Dragon Inn and Slacker. What they ended up with is a unique blend of live performance footage from their final tour stop at the Metro in Chicago and narrative vignettes featuring both actors and real concertgoers.Cinebuds is sponsored by Joe Wilde Co.

This episode finds us hitting the home stretch of Black History Month, which means it's time to get moving and support Milwaukee's Black-owned restaurants (something we should do year-round). Ann gave us all a helping hand by putting together a sizable list for Milwaukee Magazine that includes everything from soul food to barbecue and Ethiopian to Jamaican.Toward the end of the podcast, we also highlight a pair of cookbooks from Black women that literally span more than a century: a new edition of Malinda Russell's A Domestic Cookbook (first published in 1866) and a compilation of Gullah Geechee recipes collected by Emily Meggett, who was 89 when the book came out in 2022.In other culinary news from around Milwaukee:The mad scientists at Discourse are serving up real ants on a log right downstairs from where I'm writing this at Radio Milwaukee.Milwaukee Public Market will hold a very rhyme-y Soup, Stew & Brew Fest on March 5.Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite will again welcome a bunch of their famous chef buddies for a collaborative dinner series at Dandan and EsterEv.Fuel Cafe officially hit empty after aprubtly announcing its permanent closing Sunday.Milwaukee's oldest Black biker bar has shifted gears and will soon become Cajun Soul MKE.

We love “the new.” Especially when it comes to the restaurant scene, we get excited about the spot that just opened its doors or discovering a place the rest of the community hasn't caught on to yet.While the rookies get everyone worked up, it's the veterans who create the foundation of a city's food identity. And we've got two of them leading the lineup for this episode of the podcast.First up is Bacchus, the venerable Bartolotta-owned restaurant that announced a couple different developments around its 20th anniversary. For starters, executive chef Nick Wirth and chef de cuisine Brent Davis have come up with a new a la carte dinner menu, which will debut along with a new bar menu Feb. 20. Among the items you'll find are charred Spanish octopus, smoked wagyu pastrami, Seremoni black cod with burnt honey celeriac and couscous pilaf, and Wagyu skirt steak with miso-glazed ube and grilled kimchi bok choy.The restaurant will also take a night to properly celebrate the 20th anniversary as it hosts a champagne dinner March 6. The aforementioned chef duo have put together a five-course menu for the occasion, which will also include pairings of bubbly from the likes of Dom Pérignon and Laurent Perrier.Another longstanding Milwaukee eatery got the Ann Christenson treatment recently, as our favorite food writer took a peek inside Pizza Man's comeback. Once the king of our city's pie scene (arguably), Pizza Man experienced some slippage as it suffered through fire, a couple location changes and attempted expansion.It's now back at the Downer location and trying to recapture its former glory under new owners Thomas Schafer and Krys Zielinski. Ann stopped by a couple times to get a feel for how things are coming along and found mixed results, as well as steady improvement. As she put it in her Milwaukee Magazine story, “This reboot needs to succeed. Downer Avenue needs it to.”Here's what else found its way into this episode:A juicy piece about Prime Rib you'll only find in the pages of Milwaukee Magazine.A new concept called Outlaw Oyster that'll pop-up inside Crafty Cow's Wauwatosa location.A chat about What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking, the first African-American cookbook from 1881.Finally, we have another in our series of interviews with some of Milwaukee's very best chefs — who just so happen to be whipping up an original dish you can try at Radio Milwaukee's SoundBites. Egg & Flour's Adam Pawlak gets the microphone on this episode and talks with Kenny Perez about the tostada he's working on for Feb. 27.Adam is one of 12 different chefs lending their considerable talents to SoundBites, a group that includes Dane Baldwin from The Diplomat, Kristen Schwab from The Wolf and Gregory León from Amilinda. To make your reservation at this very exclusive table, head over to the event page.

We're a day away from February, which is not important. We're also a day away from Phobruary, which is very important — so important, in fact, that we slapped it at the top of this episode.If you've somehow not partaken of Phobruary in its previous 11 years of existence, the gist is that it's an annual celebration of the Vietnamese noodle soup at a handful of restaurants in Milwaukee's Silver City neighborhood. The 12th installment includes the following three eateries and their respective specials:Vientiane Noodle Shop — $7 small beef/meatball pho bowlThai-Barbq Restaurant — $7 small steak pho bowl, $5 for three egg rolls, #3 BBQ meat skewer, $5 shrimp skewerPK Palace — $7 small beef/meatball pho bowl, 10% off total purchase (not valid for pho promotional price)All three of the restaurants are on National Avenue between 34th and 38th streets, so if you really like your pho, you could easily eat your way from one to the next to the next and then probably feel uncomfortably full for the rest of the day. But satisfied.Speaking of which, here's what else we discuss to satisfy your weekly need for Milwaukee culinary news:Momo Mee has whipped up a very special menu to celebrate the Lunar New Year.Two special dinners at Lupi & Iris will focus on winter cocktails (Feb. 7) and petite black truffles (Feb. 11).Marcus Hotel restaurants have Valentine's Day events galore at Mason Street Grill, The Pfister and The Dark Room.Venturing outside Milwaukee, we talk about Our South, a cookbook focused on Black Southern cuisine.Back inside Milwaukee, we've got something special baked into this episode, Radio Milwaukee's Dori Zori. She and Kristen Schwab from The Wolf on Broadway talk about their food-and-music pairing at the upcoming SoundBites event happening at the Harley-Davidson Museum on Feb. 27. You can learn all about it here or just skip right to buying tickets.

For the first episode of 2025 — our 11th(!) year bringing This Bites to your ears — we started in a very familiar (and familial) place: the recently closed Ardent, which is welcoming the first of hopefully many more things to come from its former chef, Vanessa Rose.Rose will bring some playful flavors to the space when she hosts an extended pop-up called Mother's that hosts its first diners today. You can expect small plates from an a la carte menu that gets a little out there. One example she provided to the Journal Sentinel's Rachel Bernhard is “a scallion crepe cake with crab Rangoon, grilled pineapple and ssamjang.”The pop-up will serve 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays to Mondays between now and Jan. 25. Rose said they'll welcome walk-ins but prefer reservations you can make via Instagram direct message (@mothers.mke or @86d.heard).Before we give you the rest of this week's food news, one more note about Rose's aspirations. She's pushing to give Mother's a permanent home as part of a space dedicated to Milwaukee's LGBTQ+ community while also developing another concept called House of Bridges. According to the GoFundMe she set up to make those dreams a reality, “Both of these projects seek to make restaurants a more fair and less exploitative industry.” The goal is to implement:Cooperative ownershipRoyalties on dishes created by staffAnnual cookbooks and cooking tutorials, with profits going back to the restaurants to supplement wages and benefitsEmployer-paid insuranceReasonable work weeksSupport of local farmers over corporate food providersProfit sharingMutual aid across all demographicsWeekly pay-what-you-can meals for people struggling to keep food on their tablesIt's clear Rose has a vision, and you can support it by contributing to her GoFundMe. As for the rest of our episode, you'll hear a little bit about:Ann's story about Flourchild that you can find in the pages of Milwaukee Magazine.Private chef Michaela Ericson's plans to open a public-facing restaurant and retail store.A new Mexican restaurant called El Caporal coming to Clark Square.A review of Margaux Brasserie that Ann put together for Milwaukee Magazine.Milwaukee Flavor Live, a four-course culinary event tied into a city-centric cookbook.The return of SoundBites, a much-loved Radio Milwaukee event that pairs food and music.

Traditions make the holiday season what it is. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. A treasured decoration hanging in a place of honor on the tree. The annual viewing of Stanley Kubrick's psycho-sexual thriller Eyes Wide Shut.Maybe you don't venture outside the lines quite that much, but Milwaukee Film's "Season's Screenings" holiday series sure does. In honor of the adventurous range of selections being shown at the Oriental Theatre through Jan. 1, Dori and Kpolly have a spirited conversation about what we watch around this time of year, roast a few and unwrap the ones they might not be quite as familiar with (perhaps Tangerine or Tokyo Godfathers).To see the full lineup of films, along with links to purchase tickets, go to our story on the Radio Milwaukee website.

This week on Uniquely Milwaukee, Radio Milwaukee's intern, Amelie Stella Lichte, takes over to share her unique experience working at the Grohmann Museum.

Kristopher Pollard and Dori Zori are joined by Radio Milwaukee's Jen Ellis as they talk about the new biker flick, The Bikeriders. Over the course of a decade, a Midwestern motorcycle club evolves from a gathering place for local outsiders to a sinister gang, threatening the original group's way of life. Tom Hardy, Austin Butler and Jodie Comer lead a strong cast capturing an era of motorcyle clubs transitiononing into gangs, and the consequences that become inevitable and deadly.Our hosts also dive into Chicagoland accents, as well as vintage bikes and style.-Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette 

In this Cinebuds Replay from July 2022, Kristopher Pollard was on the hunt for a new Cinebud co-host. This week, he sat down with Radio Milwaukee's Kyle Heller to talk about video game films. Edited by DJ Kenny Perez

The superstar K-pop girl group BLACKPINK is one of the biggest pop juggernauts in the world, with billions of streams and massive world tours to its name. Born Pink, its second full-length album — and "full-length" is relative here, since we're talking about eight songs in under 25 minutes — promises to further expedite BLACKPINK's domination of the U.S. charts. We've also got new projects from Brazilian-born electro-pop artist LYZZA, Afropop-inspired R&B singer-songwriter Miloe, Tiny Desk Contest-winning singer-songwriter Quinn Christopherson and dance-pop star Rina Sawayama. On this week's New Music Friday, Radio Milwaukee's Tarik Moody and NPR Music contributors Christina Lee and Cyrena Touros join guest host Stephen Thompson.Featured Albums: BLACKPINK — Born Pink Featured Songs: "Typa Girl," "Pink Venom," "Hard to Love"LYZZA — Mosquito Featured Songs: "Lucky You," "Hold Me," "Heathens Call (feat. Backxwash)" Miloe — gaps Featured Songs: "elastic," "rewind (feat. PawPaw Rod)"Quinn Christopherson — Write Your Name In Pink Featured Songs: "Uptown," "Evelene" Rina Sawayama — Hold the Girl Featured Songs: "Catch Me in the Air," "Hold the Girl," "Forgiveness" Lightning Round: Mura Masa — Demon Time Pink Siifu & Real Bad Man — Real Bad Flights The Beths — Expert in a Dying Field Jesca Hoop — Order of Romance Death Cab for Cutie — Asphalt Meadows Wilco — Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (Super Deluxe Edition) Gogol Bordello — Solidaritine