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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Episodes
S2 - E18 Milwaukee DJ - Steve Palec - Consolidated
July 25, 2022 18:42 - 50 minutes - 50.8 MB4 July we've taken our Season 5 announcer past Season 2 Interview and combined it into 1
S5E14 - Mitch Teich - Small Town Livin'
July 17, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThree years ago, our guest (and good friend of the show), Mitch Teich moved to a small town in upstate New York to be the station manager for North County Public Radio. This week we check in with him about how things are going, now that he and his family are a few years into the move. We talk about nicknames, small town life, the uniqueness of Potsdam, NY, doing business in a small town and much more! Make sure you check out Mitch's weekly blog at: http://ncpr.org/firstperson Enjoy!
S5 E14 - Mitch Teich - Small Town Livin'
July 16, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThree years ago, our guest (and good friend of the show), Mitch Teich moved to a small town in upstate New York to be the station manager for North County Public Radio. This week we check in with him about how things are going, now that he and his family are a few years into the move. We talk about nicknames, small town life, the uniqueness of Potsdam, NY, doing business in a small town and much more! Make sure you check out Mitch's weekly blog at: http://ncpr.org/firstperson Enjoy!
S5 E13A Andy Donohoo - Fatherhood
July 10, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBFor the second half of our interview with Andy Donohoo, we talk about fatherhood, dentist visits, letting our kids down and much more! Enjoy!
S5 E13 - Andy Donohoo - What's wrong with the schools?
July 04, 2022 00:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBOur friend, Andy Donohoo connects us with the Superintendent of schools in the town of Brookdale, Andrew Glenfield. Recently the test scores in the Brookdale school district plummeted from the 97th percentile down to the 2-3 percent area. We talk with Andrew about potential sources of their problems as we attempt to get to the bottom of things. Turns out Andrew has some ideas of his own... Enjoy!
Tour de France Preview - 2022
June 27, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIt's that time of year- we come together for our fifth annual Tour de France Preview podcast. This year, we're once again joined by our panel of experts, including Bait and Switch Podcast's own Chris Beyer, his son Will, frequent guest of the show, Mitch Teich and former professional cyclist and USPRO national road champion, Tom Schuler! Listen in as our experts "talk Tour" and make their predictions for the race! Enjoy!
Motivational Author ( S3 E10 & E10A ) 3 mi. Highlights
June 22, 2022 19:32 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBThe Highlight clip for June of 2022 takes us back to our last pre -zoom, pre - covid interview conducted in January of 2020 with author Mark Evans. I had just returned from Wuhan with a bit of a cold. Listen for the cough at the 2 minute mark.
S2 - E17 Milwaukee Comedy Festival - Consolidated
June 20, 2022 03:48 - 52 minutes - 52.4 MBThis consolidated episode features Matt Kemple , the owner and founder of the Milwaukee Comedy Festival.
S5E12A - Andy Frerking - The War in Ukraine
June 13, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn the second half of our interview with our friend and resident Ukrainian expert, Andy Frerking, we continue our discussion about the war between Russia and Ukraine. We talk about how the conflict started, Ukrainian-Russian sentiment, Ukraine's bid to join NATO, how long we think the war will go on and much more! Enjoy!
S5 E12A - Andy Frerking - The War in Ukraine
June 12, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn the second half of our interview with our friend and resident Ukrainian expert, Andy Frerking, we continue our discussion about the war between Russia and Ukraine. We talk about how the conflict started, Ukrainian-Russian sentiment, Ukraine's bid to join NATO, how long we think the war will go on and much more! Enjoy!
S5E12 - Andy Frerking - Life in Ukraine
June 05, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBIn the last twenty years or so, our friend Andy Frerking has made several trips to Ukraine, then he married a Ukrainian woman, then about a year ago, made the decision to move there. Then came the Russian invasion. We talk to Andy about his experiences in Ukraine over the last twenty years, including how he was able to communicate, safety and security in Ukraine and Ukrainian-Russian relations. Enjoy!
S5 E12 - Andy Frerking - Life in Ukraine
June 04, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBIn the last twenty years or so, our friend Andy Frerking has made several trips to Ukraine, then he married a Ukrainian woman, then about a year ago, made the decision to move there. Then came the Russian invasion. We talk to Andy about his experiences in Ukraine over the last twenty years, including how he was able to communicate, safety and security in Ukraine and Ukrainian-Russian relations. Enjoy!
S5E11A - Scott Cvecko - Giraffes ain't no snitches
May 30, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBWe lighten things up in the second part of our interview with our good friend, Scott Cvecko. This week we talk about pets, movies we've seen since the pandemic, superheroes and the incredible super power of... giraffes! Enjoy!
S5 E11A - Scott Cvecko - Giraffes ain't no snitches
May 29, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBWe lighten things up in the second part of our interview with our good friend, Scott Cvecko. This week we talk about pets, movies we've seen since the pandemic, superheroes and the incredible super power of... giraffes! Enjoy!
S5E11 - Scott Cvecko - Deployed to Afghanistan
May 23, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBWe get a little more serious in this week's episode when we talk to our good friend, Scott Cvecko. Scott was a Clinical Lab Officer with the US Army's 452nd Combat Support Hospital during the times of Desert Shield and Desert Storm and was also deployed to Afghanistan to support the war on terror. We talk with Scott about being deployed to Afghanistan, his mission and experience there, his thoughts on the eventual troop pull-out and much more! Enjoy.
S5 E11 - Scott Cvecko - Deployed to Afghanistan
May 22, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBWe get a little more serious in this week's episode when we talk to our good friend, Scott Cvecko. Scott was a Clinical Lab Officer with the US Army's 452nd Combat Support Hospital during the times of Desert Shield and Desert Storm and was also deployed to Afghanistan to support the war on terror. We talk with Scott about being deployed to Afghanistan, his mission and experience there, his thoughts on the eventual troop pull-out and much more! Enjoy.
S2 - E16 Milwaukee Brewers Photographer - Consolidated
May 19, 2022 19:15 - 47 minutes - 49.6 MBThe Milwaukee Brewers are currently atop their division I'd like to think in large part to their photographer, Scott Paulus the subject of this Consolidated episode. Inflation might be a problem in your world, but not here and the B & S podcast. For consolidated episodes we trim the excess and pass the savings on to you, enjoy. You're welcome,
S2 E11-20 Highlights
May 16, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThis is like binge listening on steroids! We've put together 3 minutes of highlights from the last 10 episodes in season 2 and packaged them all together in one episode! Listen to the highlights, then listen to the full interviews for even more fun! Enjoy!
S5 E10 - Michael Kay - Finally back to the Studio
May 08, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBAfter a 2 year hiatus, we're finally back in the studio for our first in studio recording since the Covid-19 pandemic started! Our first guest is our friend and returning guest, Michael Kay. Some of the subjects we tackle with Michael are Covid theories, animal bites, bad April Fool's jokes, hazards of being a hair stylist and much more! Enjoy!
S5E9 - Richie Conway - Singer/Songwriter
May 02, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode, we welcome back Singer / Songwriter, Richie Conway! During our chat with Richie, we get an update on what's been going on with his music since the last time we talked. We also talk about his creative process, his thoughts on the recently released Beatles documentary and we finish up with a preview of a song from his next album. You can find Richie's music here: richieconway.bandcamp.com. Also, check out the article about him in the Shepherd Express last December: https://shep...
S5 E9 - Richie Conway - Singer/Songwriter
May 01, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode, we welcome back Singer / Songwriter, Richie Conway! During our chat with Richie, we get an update on what's been going on with his music since the last time we talked. We also talk about his creative process, his thoughts on the recently released Beatles documentary and we finish up with a preview of a song from his next album. You can find Richie's music here: richieconway.bandcamp.com. Also, check out the article about him in the Shepherd Express last December: https://shep...
S5E8 - Steve Palec - This Is Usually Pretty Easy
April 25, 2022 00:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBListen in behind-the-scenes as we work on our intros and outros with long time radio personality Steve Palec. Sounds simple enough, but things shift a little bit when we give Steve some "helpful" tips and tricks. Enjoy!
S5 E8 - Steve Palec - This Is Usually Pretty Easy
April 24, 2022 00:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBListen in behind-the-scenes as we work on our intros and outros with long time radio personality Steve Palec. Sounds simple enough, but things shift a little bit when we give Steve some "helpful" tips and tricks. Enjoy!
The Alderman ( S3 E9 & E9A ) 3 min. Highlights
April 21, 2022 18:10 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBThe highlight clip for April 2022 features 3 minutes from our Season 3 Episode 9 interview with Wauwatosa Alderman, James Moldenhauer. Things get pretty contentious until we agree to make nice and play a trombone, french horn duet.
S2 - E15 Pro Cycling Pioneer - Tom Schuler - Consolidated
April 18, 2022 02:59 - 47 minutes - 45.7 MBI'm certain you have heard of the cyclist, Lance Armstrong. There is also a good chance you have heard of former Tour de France winner, Greg Lemond. But do you know the history of American professional cycling in Europe before Lemond? This consolidated episode features American cycling pioneer Tom Schuler.
Grayson and Augustine - MLB 2022 Preview
April 11, 2022 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBFor the second half of our interview with former Fox Sports Broadcaster, Jeff Grayson and former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher, Jerry Augustine, we shift our attention from the Brewers and move to the rest of the league. We talk about the new rule changes for this year, along with what the competition in our division looks like. We also make our predictions for top teams around the league and much more! Enjoy!
Grayson and Augustine - Brewers 2022 Preview
April 04, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThis week we reunite former Fox Sports Broadcasters, Jeff Grayson and Jerry Augustine for a preview of the upcoming Milwaukee Brewers baseball season. We talk about players the Brewers lost in the off season, players they've gained, potential comeback players and, of course, the pitching staff! All this and much more!! Enjoy!
S5E7A - Pat Miller - Broadcaster to Business Coach
March 28, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIn the second half of our conversation with Idea Coach, Pat Miller, we chat about his past career in radio, the future of radio and advertising, his current business as an Idea Coach and how that all fits in together! Check out Pat's website for more information about the Idea Collective, along with his own podcast! https://www.patmillerideacoach.com/ Go here to join his Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ideacollective Enjoy!
S5 E7A - Pat Miller - Broadcaster to Business Coach
March 27, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIn the second half of our conversation with Idea Coach, Pat Miller, we chat about his past career in radio, the future of radio and advertising, his current business as an Idea Coach and how that all fits in together! Check out Pat's website for more information about the Idea Collective, along with his own podcast! https://www.patmillerideacoach.com/ Go here to join his Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ideacollective Enjoy!
S5 E7 - Pat Miller - Idea Coach
March 20, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week we're joined by idea coach, Pat Miller. We start off by talking with Pat about the challenges the pandemic has posed to small business owners, along with some of the unexpected benefits that have come out of it. Pat introduces us to the Idea Collective Community that he's put together for small business owners and he tells us how he helps individuals and business owners find their "zone of genius" so work no longer feels like work. We wrap thing up with an example of Pat's coaching ...
S5E6 - Shayla Roundtree - Aspiring Podcaster
March 14, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBToday we talk with aspiring podcaster Shayla Roundtree! We discuss all the ins and outs of the podcast world, offer her some tips, offer her some equipment... and... hey... wait a minute.... what just happened?? Enjoy!
S5 E6 - Shayla Roundtree - Aspiring Podcaster
March 13, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBToday we talk with aspiring podcaster Shayla Roundtree! We discuss all the ins and outs of the podcast world, offer her some tips, offer her some equipment... and... hey... wait a minute.... what just happened?? Enjoy!
BlackTwig Bakery ( S3 E8 & E8A ) 3 min. Highlights
March 10, 2022 15:48 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBRE: March 2022's featured 3 minute Highlight Episode Attn: Bait and Switch Listeners Subject : Season 3 Episode 8 & 8A - Black Twig Bakery CC: Everyone you know
S5E5A - Paul Hoffman Author and Publisher
March 07, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIn the second half of our interview with author and publisher, Paul Hoffman, we talk about how journalism has changed over the last 20 years. Also, Paul tells us how he made his way into the publishing business and how it's different from the world of writing. Enjoy!
S5 E5A - Paul Hoffman Author and Publisher
March 06, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIn the second half of our interview with author and publisher, Paul Hoffman, we talk about how journalism has changed over the last 20 years. Also, Paul tells us how he made his way into the publishing business and how it's different from the world of writing. Enjoy!
S5 E5 - Paul Hoffman - Author of Murder in Wauwatosa
February 27, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWe both read a book about an unsolved mystery in our city, called Murder in Wauwatosa and today we're talking to the author, Paul Hoffman! Paul talks to us about why he wanted to write the book, how he handled writing about such a heavy topic and what it was like researching an unsolved mystery. Enjoy!
Season 3 Announcer ( S3 E7 & E7A ) 3 min. Highlights
February 24, 2022 18:46 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBEach season of the Bait and Switch Podcast features a new announcer to start the show. February's 2022 three minute highlight clip features our season 3 announcer, Bill Finn. After giving it a listen you'll realize why we wanted Bill's distinctive voice to lead in our show.
S2 - E14 The Marketers - Consolidated
February 21, 2022 03:23 - 50 minutes - 49.5 MBYou may ask yourself what is a Consolidated episode? You may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile. And you may ask yourself "Well how did I get here"? I ask myself, why do I entertain your strange ramblings. A consolidated episode is one where we take both halves of an old 2 part interview, take out the intro's and outro's and put them together so new listeners can get caught up more quickly. The Bait and Switch Podcast, it's not once in a lifetime, it's once a week.
S5E4A - Steve - Doing Time
February 14, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBJoin us for the conclusion of our interview with "Steve" when we talk with him about the time he's spent in jail and prison. Wait... jail is different than prison? How? What's the food like? Are you always watching your back? Is it exactly like it looks in Shawshank Redemption? Those were some of the many questions we had and maybe you do too! Steve sets us straight and fills us in on all the details during this very candid and very informative interview. Enjoy!
S5 E4A - Steve - Doing Time
February 13, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBJoin us for the conclusion of our interview with "Steve" when we talk with him about the time he's spent in jail and prison. Wait... jail is different than prison? How? What's the food like? Are you always watching your back? Is it exactly like it looks in Shawshank Redemption? Those were some of the many questions we had and maybe you do too! Steve sets us straight and fills us in on all the details during this very candid and very informative interview. Enjoy!
S5E4 - Steve - Drunk Driving
February 07, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBWe take a more serious tone this week as we talk to our friend- who we refer to as "Steve" - about his history of drunk driving offenses. Steve talks to us candidly about his experiences and also clarifies some things about intoxication laws in Wisconsin. We do our best not to educate our listeners, but sometimes even we can't help it! Enjoy!
S5 E4 - Steve - Drunk Driving
February 06, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBWe take a more serious tone this week as we talk to our friend- who we refer to as "Steve" - about his history of drunk driving offenses. Steve talks to us candidly about his experiences and also clarifies some things about intoxication laws in Wisconsin. We do our best not to educate our listeners, but sometimes even we can't help it! Enjoy!
S5E3 - Olympics Preview - With Will and Theo
January 31, 2022 00:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBEmergency Podcast! The Winter Olympics are coming up fast, so we wrangled up a couple of "local Olympians" to chat with. William Christopher and Carl "The Killer" Williamson join us to chat about the sports they'll be partaking in during this next Winter Olympic games... or so we think. Enjoy!
S5 E3 - Winter Olympics Preview - With Will and Theo
January 30, 2022 00:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBEmergency Podcast! The Winter Olympics are coming up fast, so we wrangled up a couple of "local Olympians" to chat with. William Christopher and Carl "The Killer" Williamson join us to chat about the sports they'll be partaking in during this next Winter Olympic games... or so we think. Enjoy!
S5E2 - Kathy Z - Online Dating Matchmaker
January 24, 2022 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThis episode, we talk with online dating matchmaker, Kathy Z! Kathy shares some of her dating stories to illustrate some of the trials and tribulations that come along with online dating. Enjoy!
S5 E2 - Kathy Z - Online Dating Matchmaker
January 23, 2022 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThis episode, we talk with online dating matchmaker, Kathy Z! Kathy shares some of her dating stories to illustrate some of the trials and tribulations that come along with online dating. Enjoy!
Packers/49er's -Preview-Jeff Grayson - Fox Sports Analyst
January 18, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBEmergency Podcast!! Our favorite sports broadcaster and fellow Tosa East grad, Jeff Grayson joins us to talk Packers football as we preview the upcoming playoff game with the San Francisco 49ers. We know you've been waiting for our valuable insights- they've finally arrived! Enjoy!
TV News Anchor ( S3 E6 & E6A ) 3 min. Highlights
January 17, 2022 03:15 - 2 minutes - 2.91 MBJanuary 2022's highlight track features TV news anchor Sheldon Dutes. Sheldon left WISN to go work in his home town of Orlando, but before he left he made a memorable appearance on our podcast. Join us mid week for a breakdown of the Packers - 49ers playoff game with Jeff Grayson formerly of Fox Sports.
S2 - E13 OCD - Online Cookie Distributor - Consolidated
January 10, 2022 04:54 - 49 minutes - 48.2 MBTime travel back to Season 2 for this Consolidated re-release of episode 13. We trim out the music, the intros and outros for the time conscious Bait and Switch newbie that wants to catch up on old episodes. This one features online cookie baker, Maureen Scheuerman. Check out Wickedlywholesome.com! ( Don't include the exclamation point.)
S5 E1 - Dave Boll - Current Events
January 02, 2022 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBSeason 5 has arrived! As always, Dave Boll joins us for the season debut and this year, we talk about current events in a way that only the Bait and Switch Podcast can! Enjoy!!