Bait and Switch Podcast
489 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAbsurdist Humor. The bait-and-switch podcast is a comedy / interview program based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We specialize in probing, in-depth interviews where you as a listener will have the unique experience of knowing less about our guests than when the podcast started. Wackiness abounds ..... aplenty..... there's... a...lot. You get the idea.
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S6 E16 - Brendan O'Day - The Early Days
November 19, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThis week we talk with comedian Brendan O'Day! We talk with Brendan about how he got his start in comedy over 30 years ago and what his career has been like throughout those years. He shares his story about how he learned the first rule of comedy the hard way, along with stories from his many adventures on the road. He also shares his unique business model for doing comedy that help sustain his career for many years and much more! Enjoy!
The Guru ( S4 E4 & E4A ) 3 min. Highlights
November 16, 2023 20:57 - 3 minutes - 2.65 MBOur Highlight clip for November features health/ wellness/ mindfulness guru and author Jen Wirtz!
S3 E7 & 7A Consolidated - Bill Finn
November 13, 2023 23:26 - 49 minutes - 44.5 MBNovember's consolidated release features Bill Finn from season 3. Bill usually brings it when he's on the podcast, but this time he didn't have to because it was a zoom interview so he kept it next to him.
S6E15A - Dwain Berry - Into the Light
November 06, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBLast week we talked with Dwain Berry about substance abuse and addiction and our focus was on how the addiction starts. This week, in the second half of our interview with Dwain, we shift our attention to the solutions available. We talk about how drugs inhibit the body's natural ability to relieve pain and some pain relieving alternatives to drugs. We discuss some possible long term solutions to the nation's drug problem. We talk about what role the government should play in the solution. D...
S6 E15A - Dwain Berry - Into the Light
November 05, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBLast week we talked with Dwain Berry about substance abuse and addiction and our focus was on how the addiction starts. This week, in the second half of our interview with Dwain, we shift our attention to the solutions available. We talk about how drugs inhibit the body's natural ability to relieve pain and some pain relieving alternatives to drugs. We discuss some possible long term solutions to the nation's drug problem. We talk about what role the government should play in the solution. D...
S6 E15 - Dwain Berry - Into The Darkness
October 29, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week we tackle a much more serious topic than we normally do, as we talk with substance abuse rehab specialist, Dwain Berry. The first half of our interview is dedicated to discussing the different aspects of addiction including the root causes and the struggles people endure, along with the inherent dangers that come along with substance abuse. In addition, Dwain talks with us about his own struggles with addiction throughout his life. Join us for this half as we travel "Into the Darkne...
S6E14A - Marilynn Mee - Billboard Award Winner
October 23, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThis week we wrap-up our conversation with Milwaukee radio legend Marilynn Mee! Some of the stories we talk about include the unique strategy she used to get her job at Lazer 103, what it was like to be on the Bob and Brian morning show before anyone knew who they were, her time as a Billboard award winning music director where she helped launch the very successful careers of several new bands, some of the famous people she's met, what it's REALLY like to go backstage and much, much more! Enj...
S6 E14A - Marilynn Mee - Billboard Award Winner
October 22, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThis week we wrap-up our conversation with Milwaukee radio legend Marilynn Mee! Some of the stories we talk about include the unique strategy she used to get her job at Lazer 103, what it was like to be on the Bob and Brian morning show before anyone knew who they were, her time as a Billboard award winning music director where she helped launch the very successful careers of several new bands, some of the famous people she's met, what it's REALLY like to go backstage and much, much more! Enj...
S6E14 - Marilynn Mee - In the Beginning
October 16, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBThis week we have the pleasure of talking to an absolute legend in Milwaukee radio. Most people know her from her time on the air, but Marilynn Mee's career didn't start there. As she shares her unique journey with us, her passion for the radio industry is abundantly clear and it's that passion that allowed her to experience many different aspects of the radio business through her career. Listen in this week as Marilynn takes us down the path of her early years in radio, in addition to giving...
S6 E14 - Marilynn Mee - In the Beginning
October 15, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBThis week we have the pleasure of talking to an absolute legend in Milwaukee radio. Most people know her from her time on the air, but Marilynn Mee's career didn't start there. As she shares her unique journey with us, her passion for the radio industry is abundantly clear and it's that passion that allowed her to experience many different aspects of the radio business through her career. Listen in this week as Marilynn takes us down the path of her early years in radio, in addition to giving...
Palec on Fast Food ( S4 E3 ) 3 min. Highlights
October 12, 2023 17:59 - 3 minutes - 2.47 MBOctober's 3 minute highlight package features Milwaukee's favorite son Steve Palec talking about his second love behind music, fast food.
S3 E6 & 6A TV Newscaster - Consolidated
October 09, 2023 15:22 - 48 minutes - 41.3 MBFor October Consolidated release we have both halves of an interview we did with then WISN Morning News Anchor, Sheldon Dutes. We found out we have to be careful with a Hot Mic.
Jeff Grayson - Brewers Wildcard Preview
October 02, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBJoin us for this special sports edition of the Bait and Switch Podcast as we talk with our sports guru, Jeff Grayson about the upcoming wildcard series between our Milwaukee Brewers and the Arizona Diamondbacks. We talk matchups, who's hot and who's not and of course, we throw in our predictions. Enjoy!
S6E13A - Dennis McBride - Baseball and Politics
September 24, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBIn the second half of our interview with Wauwatosa Mayor, Dennis McBride, we continue with our conversation about (mostly) changes that could be made on the national political scene. We discuss the possibility of having more than a 2 party system, we debate debates, we chat about controversies around declassifying documents, we talk JFK conspiracy, we check in on the progress of a new Veterans' Memorial in Wauwatosa and much, much more! To learn more about the Wauwatosa Veterans' Memorial pr...
S6 E13A - Dennis McBride - Baseball and Politics
September 23, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBIn the second half of our interview with Wauwatosa Mayor, Dennis McBride, we continue with our conversation about (mostly) changes that could be made on the national political scene. We discuss the possibility of having more than a 2 party system, we debate debates, we chat about controversies around declassifying documents, we talk JFK conspiracy, we check in on the progress of a new Veterans' Memorial in Wauwatosa and much, much more! To learn more about the Wauwatosa Veterans' Memorial pr...
S6 E13 - Dennis McBride - Changing the Rules
September 17, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBMajor sports are constantly adapting their games and changing their rules in order to keep their sports relevant. This week we propose rule changes of our own, but with a twist of course. The Mayor of our fine city of Wauwatosa, Dennis McBride joins us for his annual check in and to talk about our proposed rule changes... to politics! BUT not just any politics... National Politics. Some of the topics we discuss are term limits, gerrymandering, electoral college vs. direct vote and much, much ...
Confessions with Dave and Scott ( S4 E2 ) 3 min. Highlights
September 14, 2023 19:54 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBFor September our highlight tract features 3 minutes from our Season 4 interview with yearly contributor Dave Boll this time teamed with Scott Cvecko.
50, 000 Downloads! - S3 E5 & E5A Off The Rails Consoildated
September 11, 2023 13:59 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis months Consolidated episode features the Bait and Switch Podcast on the road, at the studio of the Off the Rails Podcast. We'd like to thank our audience for helping us get to the 50,000 Downloads mark. It's not a million , but it not 213 either,.
NFL 2023-2024 Preview w/ Jeff Grayson
September 03, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBLast week we talked Packers, this week we continue our preseason football conversation with our sports expert, Jeff Grayson and talk about the rest of the league. We answer questions like, which conference is the strongest? What teams in each conference will make a run for the Super Bowl? Which young quarterback is set to make the biggest leap this year? Of course we give our guaranteed lock picks for Conference winners and Super Bowl champion and much more! Enjoy!
Packers 2023-24 Preview w/ Jeff Grayson
August 27, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBAttention fans of the Green Bay Packers: This week we talk to sports analyst, expert and encyclopedia, Jeff Grayson about the upcoming Packers' season! We all have questions about how the Packers are going to perform this year and in this podcast, we have all the answers! Wondering how Jordan Love will play? We've got answers! What effect will the flurry of players who followed the pied piper to New York have on the team? More answers! How will all the young guys handle the pressure? Yep- you...
2023 Tour of Spain Preview
August 22, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBToday we present another cycling preview, this time we look at the upcoming Tour of Spain! For this episode, our panel of experts, Mitch Teich, Chris Beyer and Will Beyer are joined by special guest and cycling expert himself, Jerry Kegel! We'll talk about team strategies, records being chased, veteran riders, up-and-coming stars and much, much more! OH - and of course, our predictions! Get a jump on the Vuelta by getting on "the inside track" with us! Enjoy!
Honestly, Basically, Actually (S4 E1 ) 3 min. Highlights
August 17, 2023 16:09 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MBThe 3 minute highlight package for August features the Season 4 kickoff episode. Dave Boll is back as always to usher in the new season, but this time it's via Zoom because covid -19 or is it covid -20, has got us locked down.
S3 E4 & S5 E10 Micheal Kay Consolidated
August 14, 2023 16:37 - 43 minutes - 38.3 MBOur Consolidated release for August is 2 episodes from season 3 and 5 season featuring Micheal Kay combined. Friend of the show, Micheal Kay makes time, just barely for our interview
S6 E12A - The Weary World - Guitars for Vets
August 06, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIn the second half of our interview with the band The Weary World, we focus on the veterans of the group. Not the guys who've been around the longest, the guys who served in the military! Our friend Scott Cvecko, who helped create the band, is a longtime member of the Guitars for Vets program and he tells us what the program is all about and how it helps our veterans. We also chat about what the veterans miss most about being in the military, who among the non-veterans thought about going int...
S6 E12 - The Weary World - A Dream Come True
July 30, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week we hear a story about how an actual dream literally came true as we talk to the band The Weary World. Our good friend Scott Cvecko is a founding member of the band and he's joined by his bandmates, Scott Moore, Larry Barker and Bill Walbrun to talk with us about how the band was started, where the name came from, their experience playing on a Summerfest stage this summer and much, much more! Make sure you check out their website at https://thewearyworld.com/ and stick around at the ...
S6 E11A Dave Williams -Driving While Black - Part 2
July 23, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week we continue our fascinating conversation with our friend, Dave Williams on the topic of "Driving While Black". We discuss questions like is racism inherent in people? Are members of the military more apt to become police officers? Along the way, Dave tells us about the unique experience he had when he was befriended by a KKK member and how that was even possible. We finish up with some of our own ideas for improving the relationship between the police and their communities. Enjoy!
S6 E11 - David Williams - Driving While Black
July 15, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBToday's topic is much more serious than normal. Today we talk with our friend, David Williams about what it's like to drive when you're a black man. By Dave's estimation, he's been pulled over somewhere between 80 and 100 times and he talks to us about some of the experiences he's had. He walks us through a few of his more memorable incidents, including his thought process and his perspective of the accounts which range from confusing to harrowing. This was a very eye-opening conversation for...
S3 E3 & E20 Jim's Family Consolidated
July 13, 2023 14:52 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBJuly's consolidated release features two season 3 episodes with Jim our co-host's family. The first half is a very cute interview with Jim's young kids followed by an episode featuring his wife. Will the podcast ever be the same now that Jim has torn down the wall between his private life and the podcast?
Season 3 Cliffhanger ( S3 E26 ) 3 min. Highlights
July 10, 2023 16:06 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBAt the end of Season 3 the podcast was in an existential crisis. Our podcast platform threatened to cancel our show. Did we survive? Spoiler alert - we are currently in Season 6. Listen in to highlights of this harrowing near miss.
S6 E10 - Tom Schuler - ToAD
July 01, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBToday's guest is Tom Schuler, former professional cyclist and founder of the longest competitive road cycling series in the nation, the Tour of America's Dairyland (or ToAD as it's known). We've talked with Tom before about his cycling career and he's a frequent guest on our cycling preview podcasts, but today we focus on ToAD and his opinion on the current state of professional cycling. We chat about sponsors and financing for ToAD, the reasons ToAD has been so successful, some of the reason...
2023 Tour de France Preview
June 28, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThis is the time of year we've all been waiting for- our 6th annual preview of the Tour de France! Our experts, Mitch Teich, Chris and Will Beyer and former professional cyclist, Tom Schuler are back to talk about the biggest cycling race of the year! We talk injuries, strategies, potential records being broken, who's hot, who's not, predictions and much, much more! Join us now for to get an early start on your Tour fix! Enjoy!
S6 E9A - Christopher Braunschweig - Slumping Towards Paradise
June 18, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBThis week we talk with author, Christopher Braunschweig about his new book, "Slumping Towards Paradise". We give our opinions about the book and learn all kinds of things like... how many pages are in the book, how heavy is it, how the Canadian exchange rate was taken into account when pricing the book and much more! Enjoy!
S6E9 - Chris Braunschweig - Hot Jobs Cold Jobs
June 12, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBJoin us for a fun-filled chat with our guest, actor Chris Braunschweig. We talk about the Beastie Boys, tiny houses, hot jobs vs cold jobs, our favorite movie franchises and much more! Enjoy!
S6 E9 - Chris Braunschweig - Hot Jobs Cold Jobs
June 11, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBJoin us for a fun-filled chat with our guest, actor Chris Braunschweig. We talk about the Beastie Boys, tiny houses, hot jobs vs cold jobs, our favorite movie franchises and much more! Enjoy!
Shepherd Immunity ( S3 E25 &25A ) 3 min. Highlights
June 09, 2023 14:13 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MBJune's highlight clip features 3 minutes from our season 3 interview with Dave Luhrssen from Milwaukee's progressive newspaper the Shepherd Express.
S3-E1 & E2 Dave Boll - Andy Donohoo Consolidated
June 05, 2023 13:40 - 49 minutes - 46.4 MBThis month's Consolidated offering features the first 2 episodes of Season 3. First it's our parody of True Crime Podcasts with Dave Boll followed by Dave again paired with Andy Donohoo talking about new questionable Boy Scout merit badges.
S6 E8 - Mitch Teich - Yearly Check-up
May 28, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIt's time for our yearly check-up with our good friend, Mitch Teich! What are some of the things you do every year? We have a fun conversation with Mitch about some of the things we've come up with. A sampling of our list includes things like paying taxes, going for your annual physical and set your clocks to daylight savings time, but it wouldn't really be our style to keep things so simple. Tune in and see if you can spot some of our other, not so ordinary ideas of things to do once a year....
S6 E7A - Chris Leffler - Leff's Lucky Town
May 21, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn the second half of our interview with Leff's Lucky Town owner Chris Leffler, we ask Chris if he's a fan of leftovers, whether celebrities behave themselves in his bar or if they act like they own the place, what some of the keys to a successful business are and much more! Make sure you check out the Leff's Lucky Town website at https://leffs.com/ to see everything that's going on at Leff's! Enjoy!
S6 E7 - Chris Leffler - A Brief History of Leff's Lucky Town
May 14, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBToday's guest is the owner of Leff's Lucky Town in Wauwatosa, Chris Leffler! We talk with Chris about how and why he got started with Leff's, a quick history lesson on the buildings there, the different ways he keeps his business relevant, the challenges that come along with changing times in the world and much more! You can find out more about Leff's Lucky Town at https://leffs.com/ Enjoy!
Jim gets Covid ( S3 E24 ) 3 min. Highlights
May 11, 2023 19:04 - 3 minutes - 2.45 MBMay's highlight clip features an interview with my co-host Jim. It was October of 2020 and Jim got covid and interviewing someone with covid seemed like a novel idea. The virus remains novel, this interview is dated. Of course can a virus that is 3 + years old still call itself novel?
S3 E1-10 Highlights
May 08, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThis is like binge listening on steroids! We've put together 3 minutes of highlights from the first 10 episodes in season 3 and packaged them all together into one amazing episode! Listen to the highlights, then listen to the full interviews for even more fun! Enjoy!
Giro d'Italia Preview 2023
May 01, 2023 15:58 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBWelcome to our first ever coverage of the Giro d'Italia, otherwise known as the Tour of Italy. Joining Jim and myself is my son Will, NPR's Mitch Teich and local cycling legend, Tom Schuller. Tom has special insight into the race because he competed in the Giro back in the 1980's.
S6 E6 - Joe Kay - Music Podcaster
April 22, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBFellow podcaster, Joe Kay from Play That Rock N Roll podcast joins us today to talk about two things we love - podcasting and music! Joe tells us about how he got started with his podcast, where he finds his guests, some of the bigger names he's had on his show, the big controversy over his review of the Bruce Springsteen show and much more! Make sure you catch Joe's Play That Rock N Roll podcast on your favorite podcasting platform! Enjoy!
S3 E1-10 Behind The Scenes
April 17, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBFor this episode, we go "Behind the Scenes" to look at Episodes 1-10 of Season 3. You'll get a first hand look into our thoughts about each episode- what we liked, what we didn't like, what went well, and what didn't. We also get more in depth on the background of some of our skit episodes and where our ideas came from. Enjoy!
S6E5A - Paul Grevsmuehl - Paulie G
April 10, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBJim Martinez finally catches up with Paulie G. Can Martinez apply enough tension to make Paulie snap? Find out this week! Enoy!
S6 E5A - Paul Grevsmuehl - Paulie G
April 09, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBJim Martinez finally catches up with Paulie G. Can Martinez apply enough tension to make Paulie snap? Find out this week! Enoy!
S6E5 - Paul Grevsmuehl - Storm Stalkers
April 03, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBToday we're talking weather with our musician friend, Paul Grevsmuehl- Surprise! We talk weather survival stories, "Feels Like" temperatures, weather phrases to avoid when checking in at the airport, tornado rankings and so much more! Enjoy!
S6 E5 - Paul Grevsmuehl - Storm Stalkers
April 02, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBToday we're talking weather with our musician friend, Paul Grevsmuehl- Surprise! We talk weather survival stories, "Feels Like" temperatures, weather phrases to avoid when checking in at the airport, tornado rankings and so much more! Enjoy!
Augustine and Grayson - MLB Preview
March 27, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBIn the second half of our interview with Jerry Augustine and Jeff Grayson, we shift our focus from the Brewers to Major League Baseball. We talk about the health of the game, the upcoming rule changes for the season, our predictions for both the National and the American League and we take a look back at our predictions from last year to see how we did! All that and much, much more, as always! Enjoy!
Augustine and Grayson - 2023 MLB Preview
March 26, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBIn the second half of our interview with Jerry Augustine and Jeff Grayson, we shift our focus from the Brewers to Major League Baseball. We talk about the health of the game, the upcoming rule changes for the season, our predictions for both the National and the American League and we take a look back at our predictions from last year to see how we did! All that and much, much more, as always! Enjoy!