Rooted Wisconsin

Based out of Door County, Dale Strochein is a Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame inductee and the founder of Wacky Walleye Guide Service. He has been guiding anglers on the waters of Green Bay and the Door Peninsula for over three decades, specializing in trophy walleye, smallmouth bass, perch, and whitefish. Beyond his charter business, he is well-known for his competitive fishing career, educational seminars, his annual "Spring Walleye School," and his appearances on several regional outdoor prog

Dr. Todd Frisch is a doctor of chiropractic, functional medicine practitioner, author, and speaker with over four decades of experience in restorative health and holistic wellness, integrating functional medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, kinesiology, and facial diagnosis to help patients uncover the root causes of their health challenges.


He is the founder and technical advisor of SHAPE ReClaimed, an anti-inflammatory lifestyle and health transformation program designed to

Dr. Michelle Thaller is a renowned astrophysicist, author, and science communicator who spent 27 years at NASA, serving as the Assistant Director for Science Communication at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. A native of Waukesha, Wisconsin, Michelle’s fascination with the night sky began here in the Midwest before leading her to Harvard, and ultimately, NASA.


Throughout her career, Michelle has worked to make the wonders of the universe accessible to everyone. She managed public outreach f

Keagan Keddell is a wildlife photographer, filmmaker, and outdoor guide behind WildlifePhotogMedia. Known for his keen eye, relentless drive, and willingness to do the hard stuff, Keagan travels from the wilds of Alaska to the remote marshes of Mexico documenting high-stakes hunts, conservation stories, and the beautiful and unpredictable nature of the outdoors.


In this episode, we discuss life behind the camera, the art of storytelling, the benefits of saying yes and the importance of persis

Samantha Benish is a social media marketer for Kwik Trip, ASMR content creator, and former Oscar Mayer "Hotdogger." Raised in Nelson, Wisconsin, Samantha graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in Journalism & Strategic Communication, where she served as the Life & Style Editor for The Daily Cardinal and contributed to Curb Magazine. After graduation, she was chosen as one of just 12 people nationwide to tour the country driving the iconic 27-foot Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.


In this episode, we

Olivia Lulich is an agriculture educator, FFA advisor, and the reigning Miss Wisconsin USA. A Lyndon Station native who grew up showing cattle and sheep on the county fair circuit, Olivia has devoted her career to bridging the gap between rural farming communities and the general public.

After earning her degree in Agricultural Education from Iowa State University, Olivia returned home to inspire the next generation as a high school ag teacher in Viroqua. As the reigning Miss Wisconsin USA, she