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Jan. 12, 2026

Jeff Pritzl - Deer, DNR Career, CWD, Hunter Numbers, and Aldo Leopold - Episode #61

Jeff Pritzl is the recently retired Deer Specialist with the Wisconsin DNR. Following formative years growing up in Marshfield, then earning bachelor's and master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin – Steven’s Point in...

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Jan. 5, 2026

The Maple Dude - Maple Syrup, Social Media, and Albert the Amish Man - Episode #60

Tim Sternitzky, aka "The Maple Dude", is a Wisconsin based entrepreneur and maple syrup producer harvesting and distributing some of the finest liquid gold Wisconsin maple trees have to offer. In this episode, Brad and Tim di...

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Dec. 15, 2025

Kendall Casey - Social Media, Mental Health, Entrepreneurship & Alix Earle - Episode #59

Kendall Casey is a retired World Champion Cheerleader, influencer, and entrepreneur based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In this episode, Brad and Kendall talk about the connection between social media and mental health, the challe...

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Dec. 1, 2025

Keifer Sykes - Hoops Career, Fatherhood, Deep Reflection, & Tight Hugs - Episode #58

Keifer Sykes is a professional basketball player known for a decorated college career at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, a championship win in Poland with Legia Warsaw, and his time in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers. ...

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Nov. 17, 2025

Natalie Jansen - Rock Girl, Radio, Milwaukee's North Ave, & Dating Naked - Ep. #57

Natalie Jansen is a morning show host on WIXX, former 102.9 The Hog Rock Girl, and reality tv alum from VH1's Dating Naked. In this episode, Brad and Natalie discuss her radio career, love of the industry, and it getting kick...

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Nov. 3, 2025

Russ Nockerts - Steel Belly BBQ, Passion, Pride, and Trimming Brisket - Ep. #56

Russ Nockerts is a Pitmaster and the Owner of Steel Belly Barbecue in Algoma, Wisconsin. The decision to take his business full time stemmed from a lunchbreak phone call with his wife, halfway through his day as a welder, whe...

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