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Wisconsin Drunken History

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Just two booze drinking buddies half-assedly educating listeners on the rich history and cockeyed culture of the wondrous state we call home: Wisconsin. We sure hope you learn something new and laugh a little in the process.

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United States

Description:

Just two booze drinking buddies half-assedly educating listeners on the rich history and cockeyed culture of the wondrous state we call home: Wisconsin. We sure hope you learn something new and laugh a little in the process.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Ep. 166 - Otis Redding (Lake Monona Tragedy)

10/15/2023
The tragic death of Otis Redding, featuring music from Horace Greene, and a review of Big Head Brewing Co. "Hefeweizen".

Duration:00:56:48

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Ep. 165 - Richard Fliehr (Nature Boy Ric Flair)

10/8/2023
Origin story of The Nature Boy Ric Flair, featuring music from Spooner, and a review of Ope! Brewing "Opetoberfest".

Duration:01:13:32

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Ep. 164 - Franklin Hiram King (The Round Silo)

9/24/2023
Franklin Hiram King (creator of the round silo), music from Socially Suspect, and a review of Torzala Brewing.

Duration:00:54:05

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Ep. 163 - Stevie Ray Vaughan (Alpine Valley Music Theater)

9/17/2023
Stevie Ray Vaughan's final resting place (Alpine Valley), music from Secret Menu, and a review of Old Style.

Duration:01:02:22

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Ep. 162 - Alvin Straight

9/10/2023
The Alvin Straight story, featuring music from Greg Koch, and a review of Capital Brewery "AweSummer Ale".

Duration:00:42:56

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Ep. 161 - Hamilton Beach

9/3/2023
Hamilton Beach appliances, featuring music from Gold Steps, and a review of Point Brewery "Heartland Hefe".

Duration:00:33:35

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Ep. 160 - Blender (Stephen J. Poplawski)

8/27/2023
Inventor of the blender (Stephen J. Poplawski), featuring music from Canadian Softball, a review of Biloba Brewing Co. "Section 25".

Duration:00:41:17

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Ep. 159 - InSinkerator (John W Hammes)

8/20/2023
John W Hammes inventor of the garbage disposal, music from Al Jarreau, review of Lakefront Brewing "Nitro Pumpkin Pie".

Duration:00:45:57

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Ep. 158 - Sewer Socialism (Victor Berger)

7/30/2023
Trying to understand Sewer Socialism (Victor Berger, featuring music from The Keystones w/ Vinyl Theatre, and a review of MobCraft "out of office".

Duration:00:52:19

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Ep. 157 - Dousman Hotel (Prairie du Chien)

7/23/2023
The Dousman Hotel (Prairie du Chien), featuring music from Keith Pulvermacher, and a review of Biloba Brewing Company "Biloba Blanc".

Duration:00:53:12

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Ep. 156 - The Onion (Madison WI)

7/16/2023
History of The Onion Newspaper (Madison WI), music from Rustbelt, and a review of Lakefront Brewing "M'Waukee Brewsicle".

Duration:01:12:59

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Ep. 155 - On Wisconsin! (Fight Song/State Song)

6/25/2023
History of the UW-Madison fight song and Wisconsin state song "On Wisconsin!", with music from The WhiskeyBelles, and a review of Raised Grain "Skinny Dippin'".

Duration:00:32:30

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Ep. 154 - Holy Hill (Hubertus WI)

6/18/2023
History of Holy Hill in Hubertus Wisconsin, with music from J.E. Sunde, and a review of Appleton Beer Factory "Yelling Guy".

Duration:00:58:40

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Ep. 153 - Alex John Jordan (House on the Rock)

6/11/2023
House on the Rock creator Alex J. Jordan, music from J.E. Sunde, and a review of Lakefront Brewing "Tenuta's Blackberry Old Fashioned".

Duration:00:57:42

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Ep. 152 - Cousins Subs (Better Bread. Better Subs. Cousins Subs.)

5/28/2023
History of Cousins Subs (Milwaukee), music from Bug Movement, and a review of Third Space Brewing "Smile".

Duration:00:39:53

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Ep. 151 - Patrick Cudahy (Bacon Bro)

5/21/2023
History of Patrick Cudahy Bacon Company, featuring music from Cribshitter, and a review of Rhinelander Brewing "Thirsty Miner Hazy IPA".

Duration:00:40:40

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Ep. 150 - Buell Motorcycle Company (East Troy WI)

5/14/2023
History of Erik Buell Motorcycle Company, featuring music from Scorched Waves, and a review of Point Brewing "Drop Dead Blonde Ale"

Duration:01:00:48

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Ep. 149 - Jones Dairy (Fort Atkinson WI)

5/7/2023
Jones Dairy in Fort Atkinson, featuring music by Waldemar, and a review of Lazy Monk Brewing "Bohemian Pilsner".

Duration:00:37:54

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12th Annual Rock the Green "Earth Day Celebration" w/ SistaStrings & Klassik

4/19/2023
12th Annual Rock the Green "Earth Day Celebration" episode. Once again we are partnering with Rock the Green to bring you a collaboration featuring interviews w/ Founder of Rock The Green - Lindsay Stevens, Musicians - SistaStrings and Klassik, Director of Environmental Collaboration Office for the city of Milwaukee - Erick Shambarger, Executive Director of Milwaukee Riverkeeper - Jennifer Bolger-Breceda, Rock the Green Blogger - Will Piper, and Pedal Power/Cycling Guru - Eileen Seeger. We are also featuring music from both Klassik and SistaStrings.

Duration:01:26:19

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Ep. 148 - Getzen Band (Elkhorny pt II)Seasaw Album Release

4/16/2023
Getzen Band Company (Elkhorn), featuring music from Seasaw, and a review of Giant Jones "Extra Blonde Ale".

Duration:00:53:04