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Lauren Ripley - Rat Lungworm, Restorative Eating, Faith & Path to the Farmacy - Episode #67
Feb. 23, 2026

Lauren Ripley - Rat Lungworm, Restorative Eating, Faith & Path to the Farmacy - Episode #67

At 21, Lauren Ripley was diagnosed with a brain disease that changed her life. Instead of giving up, she dug in and got to work, learning how powerful food could be in healing the body and mind. Now at 28, she’s about to be M...

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Austin Skalecki - Songwriting, Letting IT Happen & Doing it Until He Dies - Episode #66
Feb. 16, 2026

Austin Skalecki - Songwriting, Letting IT Happen & Doing it Until He Dies - Episode #66

Austin Skalecki is a Wisconsin-based (Door County) songwriter whose music blends Americana, blues, and folk. Grounded in nostalgic, authentic storytelling, his songs capture the worn-in truths of everyday life—echoing the sou...

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Dan Infalt - Chasing Mature Bucks, the Values of Hunting & Sharing the Craft - Episode #65
Feb. 9, 2026

Dan Infalt - Chasing Mature Bucks, the Values of Hunting & Sharing the Craft - Episode #65

Dan Infalt, aka "The Hunting Beast", is an absolute legend of the Wisconsin Whitetail woods and marshes. Growing up in Southeast Wisconsin the youngest of 11 siblings, hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering were more than ...

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Sarah Hankes - Wildlife Woodburning, Grandma's Feedback & Finding Your Style | Episode #64
Feb. 2, 2026

Sarah Hankes - Wildlife Woodburning, Grandma's Feedback & Finding Your Style | Episode #64

Born in Beaver Dam and raised in Reeseville, Sara Hankes is a Wisconsin-based artist who has been dabbling in drawing and painting since she was able to grasp a pencil. Guided by her grandmother (a very talented artist) who t...

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Up North Jake - Life's Packages, Rock Bottom, and Following Through - Episode #63
Jan. 26, 2026

Up North Jake - Life's Packages, Rock Bottom, and Following Through - Episode #63

Up North Jake, a.k.a. Jake LaCoste, is a dynamic rapper and singer hailing from Northern Wisconsin. Drawing inspiration from his experiences with hunting, fishing, back roads, lakes, family, and addiction recovery, Jake craft...

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Justin Schmick - Dad Jokes, Social Media, and Everybody Hates Insurance - Episode #62
Jan. 19, 2026

Justin Schmick - Dad Jokes, Social Media, and Everybody Hates Insurance - Episode #62

Justin Schmick is a a former police officer, current insurance agency owner, Alderman in the city of Omro, and social media content creator. In this episode Brad and Justin discuss leaving a career as a police officer to find...

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