Rooted Wisconsin

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David Paul Martin - Driftwood, Music, Faith, Gardening & Pearls to Swine - Episode #74
April 13, 2026

David Paul Martin - Driftwood, Music, Faith, Gardening & Pearls to Swine - Episode #74

David Paul Martin is a Neenah-based singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose music captures the quiet introspection and rugged beauty of life. With lush arrangements and evocative storytelling, David’s sou...

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Lauryn Lavelle - Eating Disorder, Powerlifting, Motherhood & Hard Work - Episode #73
April 6, 2026

Lauryn Lavelle - Eating Disorder, Powerlifting, Motherhood & Hard Work - Episode #73

Lauryn Lavelle is a national champion and 2x American record holding powerlifter and Northeast Wisconsin entrepreneur. In this episode, Brad and Lauryn discuss her journey from having a severe eating disorder to being a natio...

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Mariah Ann Maass - Music, Virality, and Choosin' Wisconsin - Episode #72
March 29, 2026

Mariah Ann Maass - Music, Virality, and Choosin' Wisconsin - Episode #72

Mariah Ann Maass is a Madison-based, up-and-coming country artist and singer-songwriter known for her high-energy performances, authentic storytelling, and viral lyric switch-up of an Ella Langley tune on social media. In thi...

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Patrick Durkin - Writing Career, Working Hard, Envy & Meat Eater - Episode #71
March 23, 2026

Patrick Durkin - Writing Career, Working Hard, Envy & Meat Eater - Episode #71

Patrick Durkin of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is an award-winning outdoor writer, newspaper columnist, and general outdoors reporter. He has been MeatEater's wildlife research contributor since June 2018, and writes frequently for...

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John Plagman - Section Yellow, Sobriety & Support | Rooted Wisconsin | Ep70
March 16, 2026

John Plagman - Section Yellow, Sobriety & Support | Rooted Wisconsin | Ep70

John Plageman is a community advocate, social worker, and the founder of Sober Green Bay and Section Yellow. After finding his own path to sobriety in 2009, John dedicated himself to changing the narrative around alcohol in a...

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Spencer Young - Painting for Packers, Art & Creating His Own Path - Episode #69
March 9, 2026

Spencer Young - Painting for Packers, Art & Creating His Own Path - Episode #69

Spencer Young is a Shiocton, Wisconsin native and the creative force behind Forever Young Designs, where he bridges the worlds of professional athletics and fine art. A former offensive lineman for St. Norbert College, Spence...

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