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Strap on your helmet for an insightful journey with Eugene Crisler. We swap tales from the road, where the rubber meets more than asphalt—it meets life's unpredictable challenges. Eugene's harrowing recount of his motorcycle accident is a stark reminder of how safety gear and training can be the fine line between life and death. But the conversation doesn't end with the thrill of the ride; Eugene opens up about his world beyond the bike, where he empowers fathers through his work with the Urb...

When Aracely Esparza recounts her story, it's as if the heart of the Midwest beats in time with her words. A first-generation Chicana from Madison, Wisconsin, Aracely's narrative is a patchwork of passion, heritage, and activism that speaks to the soul of every listener. Our conversation with her is a journey through the poignant realities of Mexican-American identity as she shares her path from assisting Latino farmworkers to founding Midwest Mujeres. Her tales of growing up in Madison, over...

Step into the vibrant beats and powerful narratives of Milwaukee's hip-hop scene with the visionary Aldermen Khalif Rani, freshly inducted into the Milwaukee Hip Hop Museum. This episode is a heartfelt homage to the man behind America's first Hip Hop Week, a movement that resonates far beyond entertainment, knitting the community together with threads of tradition, support, and empowerment. We reminisce about the electric energy of the first event graced by DJ Kool Herc and how KKhalif'sdream...

When the beat of Milwaukee's streets meets the rhythm of resilience, you get a legacy like Coo Coo Cal's. Our latest chat with the hip-hop maestro Calvin Bellamy, better known as Coo Coo Cal, isn't just any conversation—it's a master class in transforming hardship into harmony. From spinning records at underground parties to climbing the charts with "My Projects, Coo Coo Cal lays down the track of his life, sharing how his early albums laid the foundation for a career that's as much about bea...

Jealousy can lead to unexpected places; in my case, it paved the way to a partnership brimming with innovation and community impact. Tune in as we team up with Little Johns to cook up a storm of nourishment and event excitement, and I'll tell you all about how a Prince lookalike dating my now-wife set the stage for an electric Prince-themed bash we're cooking up. Beyond the music and the personal tales, we're tackling serious issues with Little Johns by transforming imperfect produce into 30,...

When Michael Johnson sat down with us, the atmosphere was charged with the kind of inspiration that could only come from the 2022 In-Business Executive of the Year. In today's conversation, Michael bares his soul, sharing the tapestry of his life's work and the efforts at Boys and Girls Clubs that garnered him such prestigious recognition. Our dialogue traverses the emotional landscape of his Pay it Forward campaign, echoing Michael's own backstory and embodying his commitment to fostering co...