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Send us a Text Message.A young Paul Pitas thought he was going to be an Aeronautical Engineer. A few Physics and Chemistry classes later he realized Business and Marketing degrees were a better route for him. First, though. he landed in TV news, starting his career as a reporter and finishing up as an Anchor and News Director at WKOW-TV in Madison, Wisconsin. From there he ascended to Public Relations in health care and, finally, at one of America's most popular fast-casual restaurants:...

Send us a Text Message.If you watched sports in Wisconsin (and several other states!) "back in the day," you'll probably recognize this man's voice. In this podcast episode of OLD NEWS with Dan & Carrie, Ken Syke takes us into the world of broadcasting in the 1970s and 80s. Learn what drew him to play-by-play announcing, and how those skills set him up for success in other fields!WATCH with bonus videos and photos on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gFxVHWpYzx8Please "subscribe," "li...

Send us a Text Message.Local TV has been a launchpad for many careers, including a couple of our favorite creatives: Jill Genter and Steve Donovan. In Jill's case it was also a tumbling pad and a great landing place for a decades-long career in Marketing and Creative Services. For Steve, working with Jill at WKOW-TV was the perfect place to build a foundation for a career in Video and Film Production. Laugh along with Dan and Carrie as they chat with Jill and Steve in this latest episod...

Send us a Text Message.(Previously recorded April 17th)Join our conversation with Emmy Award Winning Reporter, Samara Sodos! Sam realized her elementary school reporting dreams with a career that's taken her across the country and world! Today, Sam teaches at the college level, is surprised at how much journalism school has changed since the "old days," plus Sam dishes out some Steelers vs. Packers smack talk. Plus, find out why Dan and Sam were scheming prior to the podcast...

Send us a Text Message.Sandy Kowal of Simply Creative Production has done so much. Who knew? She started in TV News as a photographer, became the first Assistant News Director at WKOW-TV, and started her own production business. Plus, she's a heck of a musician and apparently, a set-up comedian...kinda? Find out more in this episode with Dan & Carrie.Subscribe to get NEW Old News.Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/TEQd3mHbgzQTurkey Testicle Festival Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C...

Send us a Text Message.Shannon Payette Seip's career path is like none other! From early days working in TV news, to creating the healthy, kid- focused restaurant chain, Bean Sprouts, to taking her musical theater dreams to the next level...hear what drives Shannon to live life to the fullest. Plus, hear how this fearless go-getter battles crippling stage fright (Disclaimer: always check with your doctor to discuss what is right for you!). And some "shocking news"...as Shannon an...