Episodes

Tom Mosgaller is an author, experienced community builder, teacher, and leader who believes that the power of relationships is the cornerstone of strong, vibrant communities. Tom has led, taught, and coached community builders in the art of pulling together in places both big and small, urban and rural, locally, and internationally. He has celebrated successes and learned from setbacks that inspired the timeless lessons captured in the Change Framework that serves as the backbone of his book, "P...

Chris Mangless is a chef and restaurant owner whose version of art is shared through food and experience, and quite the artist he is. Walking through a door opened by a high school teacher has led Chris on a path of passion and excellence in his field. From becoming the Travelling Chef in his teens to feeding a laundry list of celebrities, athletes, and high profile business folks, one thing remains consistent for Chris. Excellence. His willingness to open his own proverbial door (and tell Bon J...

Rex Meikle is the Founder of Door Born, a lifestyle and apparel brand built to capture the beauty, sophistication, and charm of the Great Lakes (and, of course, Door County). Attending UW-Stout to be a tech ed teacher (while having a football career cut short by concussions), like many, Rex thought he had his plan written. That was, until life does what it does. After a year of teaching in Kohler, he realized it wasn't his path. Now, Rex has his aim set on sharing his love of Door County, Wisco...

Brandon Tschacher is one of Wisconsin's most visible leaders. He has been recognized as an “Executive to Watch” (2021) by the Milwaukee Business Journal, was named one of the “Philanthropic 5” by the United Way of Greater Milwaukee (2020), received the “National Exceptional Service Award" by the Salvation Army USA (2020), and was named a “40 Under 40” by the Milwaukee Business Journal (2018). A Nintendo 64 dropped off by his Mother-In-Law sparked an interest in collecting vintage video games. F...

Nate Jansky is an Instructor and Work-Based Learning coordinator with GPS Education Partners, a Wisconsin non-profit organization working in the space of work-based learning. In this episode, Brad and Nate discuss his career as an educator and passion for teaching, alternative education, work-based learning, and youth apprentice in Wisconsin, coaching golf, and being friends for nearly 20 years!https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-jansky-21394635/https://gpsed.org/As always a HUGE shoutout to our ...

Stephanie Grady is a 2x Emmy-winning journalist, former gold-medal-winning figure skater, and the CEO and co-founder of Influential Athlete. Her experience as a high-profile public figure, combined with her husband and co-founder Joe's decade of experience as an athletic director, uniquely positions them to help elite female student-athletes maximize NIL opportunities and build success beyond their sport.Throughout her career, Stephanie has had the privilege of working with some of the biggest n...

Jake VandenPlas is the President and Founder of Door County Farm for Vets, a not-for-profit organization passionate about the value of local and sustainable food and farming practices, veteran's mental health, growing while healing, providing education and support to veterans, and the empowerment that comes with producing, growing, and harvesting your own food. In this episode, Brad and Jake talk about "accidentally" becoming a sailor (and a farmer), military service, mental health, local farmin...

Dalton Hessel's goal being @thenorthernnerd3325 is to create a platform where stories are shared, art is composed, and community in the Northwoods of Wisconsin is experienced. A second grade teacher in Hayward, Dalton melds his professional and personal life as a Dad, Husband, and just overall good dude, into an online presence that authentically draws folks in. In this episode, Brad and Dalton discuss the evolution of the Northern Nerd, teaching, appreciation of small town Wisconsin life, socia...

Being raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan holds a special place in the hearts of Anders and Davin Lindwall. It almost pours out of them in conversation. Following formative years, both have been on a journey of creativity, of which the most recent product, "Green and Gold", tells the story of a farmer (Craig T. Nelson) who bets it ALL on the Packers. The brothers aim to tell the story of the unsung heroes who shape communities, preserve traditions, and steadfastly anchor the world through ...

Nathan Deming is an award winning filmmaker from Wisconsin, based in Los Angeles, who got his Master's in Filmmaking at the London Film School. In addition to his feature work, he is working on a multi-year project called "The Year Project" about small town life in Wisconsin. The second of twelve, "February", which recently won the top prize and audience award at the 2024 Wisconsin Film Festival, shares the story of Miguel, a recent immigrant struggling to fit in until he is invited ice fishing ...

Laken James is a professional basketball player, mentor, speaker, and advocate for empowering young female athletes. A decorated Wisconsin high school (Oconto), college (UWGB), and professional (Germany, Scotland, soon to be Australia) athlete who is also pursuing her PhD at the University of Edinburgh, Laken launched her Five Star Academy to give young female athletes the tools, mentorship, and inspiration to excel in sports, and in life. In this episode, Brad and Laken discuss her hoops career...

Pat Cavanaugh was on a seemingly scripted career path in educational administration until his grade school friend, who was working for the Green Bay Packers, call with a lead on a job with the organization. Taking a calculated risk, Pat and his family moved to Wisconsin and never looked back. Following 5 years with the Packers, Pat was drawn to Jadin | Jones after reading (and gifting several copies of) the book, "The Twin Thieves: How Great Leaders Build Teams", where he is now the Director of ...

Paul Yanzer is a research and development scientist and entrepreneur with several years of experience in the food and beverage space. In 2023, Paul and his wife Amy decided to start Forward Beverage with the intention of shifting the non-alcoholic drink space in Wisconsin (and far beyond). In this episode, Brad and Paul discuss Forward Beverage's first year and their products and scope, THC, CBD, hemp, and cannabis in Wisconsin, the science behind the drinks, the positive experience of leaving a...

Matt Ramage is a podcaster, streamer, and content creator centered around the Green Bay Packers. Since the days of Vine, he has been passionate about (and successful at) making people laugh with online content. In this episode Brad and Matt talk about content creation, imposter syndrome, the value of persistence, Packers guests, virality, and much more!

A fixture in northeast Wisconsin news and sports television, Bill Jartz has spent nearly 45 years delivering stories to the people of Wisconsin. Born and raised in Clintonville, the self-described "hay shaker" was an all state football player who went on to play at Northwestern while pursuing a degree in journalism. In this episode, Bill and Brad chat about the early years, his time in front of the camera, being the gameday voice of Lambeau field as the PA announcer for the Green Bay Packers, li...

Adam Krause is a Wisconsin based film writer and director, best known for being the creative force behind Gags the Clown, 2016 Viral sensation turned short, turned feature film. In this episode, Adam and Brad discuss how he got into filmmaking, what led up to Gags virally storming news stations and social media channels throughout the country, the short and the feature film, new projects coming up, and much more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7A7uUUUojM https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3386768/ ...

Sarah Elizabeth Conery is a travel writer, content creator, and published author of the book, "100 Things to do in Green Bay Before you Die". Growing up in a small Upper Peninsula town, Sarah moved to Green Bay in 2015. In this episode, Sarah and Brad chat about becoming a published author, content creation and blogging, influencing, social media, and much more! https://creativeandambitious.com/ https://www.instagram.com/creativeandambitious/?hl=en https://www.amazon.com/100-Things-Green-Bay-Be...

Marissa Michalkiewicz is a project environmental scientist passionate about diverting waste from landfills and bringing awareness to the value of recycling, waste diversion, and sustainability. In this episode Brad and Marissa talk about being a division 1 college athlete, entrepreneur and founder of Giveadaam Ventures, going viral with waste reduction, and much more! https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-michalkiewicz/

Adam Greuel is a Wisconsin based musician, known for his work with Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, Berens and Greuel, Rucksack Revolution, Adam Greuel and the Space Burritos, and The High Hawks. In the few spare minutes he has not on stage, Adam is called to the river (evidenced by his songs) as an avid fly fisherman. In this episode, Adam and Brad discuss his music career, the history of Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, his work with Charlie Berens and other great musicians, fly fishing, mental heal...

Entering his 26th year doing play by play for the Green Bay Packers, Wayne Larrivee's voice, and signature, "DAGGER", is cemented is the minds of sports fans all over the World. From hearing Marv Albert call Knicks games as a youngster, honing his craft while air checking himself in the top of the Boston Garden, all the way to calling two Super Bowls (for the Packers and the Bears nonetheless!), Wayne Larrivee is living his childhood dream calling games for the Green Bay Packers. In this episode...

Taylor Jacobson is a digital marketer, content creator and producer, avid outdoorsman, musician, and business owner. In this episode, Taylor and Brad talk about marketing, passions in life, playing live music, fishing and bow hunting (while filming), Aaron Rodgers, and more. https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorjacobson1/

Paul 'Coot' Williams has dedicated over 35 years to the fishing industry, notably contributing to the restoration of Saugers in the Winnebago system. An innovative entrepreneur, Williams has created several products, including The Rattlin Wasp, custom trolling rods, the Mag Net Go, and the Fire Fly Night Light for trolling boards. His passion for improving and inventing is also reflected in his 29-year career as a firefighter, where he continually sought to enhance tools and equipment. In this e...

Days out from welcoming his first child into the world, Travis is focused on fatherhood and his golf game. Like most who know the game of golf well, Travis has had stretches very close to the game, and stretches far away from it. A mentally taxing career in security and personal protection had him looking for a release, which led him back to the golf course. At 35 he is going all in and taking a run a professional golf. In this episode, Travis and Brad discuss golf, his career path, fatherhood, ...

Andy Strand, a.k.a. Byron Sweeney, is a coach, teacher, father, husband, outdoorsman, and one half of the creative drive of the Wisconsin band, Shad Rapp. Spoiler alert! They've got the band back together and have a new song coming out soon (featuring Charlie Berens)! In this episode, Andy and Brad talk about the history of Shad Rapp, Wisconsin and Midwest comedy, his coaching and teaching career, and several other things along the way. https://shadrapp.com/