Bait and Switch Podcast
489 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 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
S4E31 - Dennis McBride - Real Estate Proposal
December 27, 2021 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBAhoy there, fans! Join us for our season 4 finale and listen in as Dennis McBride, the mayor of our fine city of Wauwatosa, entertains a very interesting real estate proposal.
S4 E31 - Dennis McBride - Real Estate Proposal
December 26, 2021 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBAhoy there, fans! Join us for our season 4 finale and listen in as Dennis McBride, the mayor of our fine city of Wauwatosa, entertains a very interesting real estate proposal.
Off The Rails ( S3 E5 & E5A ) 3 min. highlights
December 24, 2021 00:22 - 2 minutes - 2.88 MBDecember 2021's Highlight episode features 3 minutes of the time we went to visit another local podcast - Off the Rails. Thanks to the crew for having us on their show!
S2 - E12 Wisconsin Public Radio Host - Consolidated
December 20, 2021 04:59 - 50 minutes - 51.3 MBThis Season 2 Consolidated episode features Mitch Teich a former host of a WUWM program on WPR which is an affiliate of NPR. He is now working for NCPR on WSLU also a NPR station. Happy Xmas from B&S!
S4 E30A - Kirsten Thurston - Valley Heights Comptroller
December 12, 2021 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBValley Heights Comptroller, Kirsten Thurston joins us today to talk about her role in city government. We tried to get some answers about things like - what exactly is a comptroller? Is it a service job or a paid position? What kind of benefits are included? But... well, let's just say, sometimes things don't go quite according to plan. Enjoy!
S4E30 - Kirsten Finn- Exec Director of WI Bike Fed
December 06, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThe Executive Director of the Wisconsin Bike Federation, Kirsten Finn joins us today! We talk with Kirsten about bike safety, the benefits of e-bikes, how scooters fit in with the biking community, the benefits a bike friendly community brings to local businesses and much more! Enjoy!
S4 E30 - Kirsten Finn- Exec Director of WI Bike Fed
December 05, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThe Executive Director of the Wisconsin Bike Federation, Kirsten Finn joins us today! We talk with Kirsten about bike safety, the benefits of e-bikes, how scooters fit in with the biking community, the benefits a bike friendly community brings to local businesses and much more! Enjoy!
I'm Waiting For a Call ( S3 E4 ) 3 min. Highlights
December 02, 2021 16:23 - 3 minutes - 3 MBNovember's Highlight package arrives just a few days late due to Supply Chain issues. It was just off-loaded from a container ship in Long Beach. This episode features a guest who was a little distracted. A message to future guests - Leave your phone at home!
S2 - E11 - Cranky's Donuts - Consolidated
November 29, 2021 16:15 - 49 minutes - 50.1 MBThis Consolidated episode from Season 2 features Joey Caroti from Cranky's Donuts. We ask him about the doughnut business, to my ear his story is full of holes. You be the judge.
S4 E29A - Tim Brennan - Chicago Comedian Part 2
November 21, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBListen in to the second half of our interview with Tim Brennan! We talk to Tim about his influences, his writing process and comedic style, his thoughts on controversial topics in a comedy show and much more! Enjoy!
S4 E29 - Tim Brennan - Chicago Comedian
November 14, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBEver wonder what weight loss, exercise and stand-up comedy all have in common? We never have either, but we stumbled into it while talking with this week's guest, Chicago comedian, Tim Brennan! We also talked with Tim about finding comedic inspiration during the pandemic, why he wanted to get in to comedy, the projects he's working on right now and much more. Listen in and enjoy!
Behind The Scenes - Season 2 - Part 1 - E1 - 10
November 08, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this Behind the Scenes episode, we break down the first 10 episodes of Season 2 to give you a sneak peak at what went wrong, what went right, what we liked and what we didn't. So, claim your backstage pass to find out what we're REALLY thinking... Behind the Scenes! Enjoy!
S4E28 - Ron Martin - Retired Clinical Psychologist
November 01, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBRetired clinical psychologist and alcoholism counselor, Ron Martin joins us this week. We talk to Ron about hard-hitting topics like- what are things really like behind the scenes of the psychologist-psychiatrist rivalry? Okay, okay, there's also something thrown in there about how you can help a friend or loved one if you feel they might be drinking too much and what you can do for a teen you think is heading down the wrong path. Be careful, you might actually learn something this week! We e...
S4 E28 - Ron Martin - Retired Clinical Psychologist
October 31, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBRetired clinical psychologist and alcoholism counselor, Ron Martin joins us this week. We talk to Ron about hard-hitting topics like- what are things really like behind the scenes of the psychologist-psychiatrist rivalry? Okay, okay, there's also something thrown in there about how you can help a friend or loved one if you feel they might be drinking too much and what you can do for a teen you think is heading down the wrong path. Be careful, you might actually learn something this week! We e...
S4 E27 - Patrick McBride - The Luckiest Boy in the World
October 24, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBDoctor, author and emeritus professor, Patrick McBride joins us today to talk about his book "The Luckiest Boy in the World". As a teenager in the early 70's, Patrick worked for all 3 professional sports teams here in Wisconsin- the Milwaukee Brewers, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Green Bay Packers. Turns out plenty of stories come out of jobs like that and Patrick shares some of those with us today. What was it like playing catch with Ernie Banks or sitting in the dugout with Ted Williams, or ...
S4 E27 - Patrick McBride - Author - "The Luckiest Boy in the World"
October 23, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBDoctor, author and emeritus professor, Patrick McBride joins us today to talk about his book "The Luckiest Boy in the World". As a teenager in the early 70's, Patrick worked for all 3 professional sports teams here in Wisconsin- the Milwaukee Brewers, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Green Bay Packers. Turns out plenty of stories come out of jobs like that and Patrick shares some of those with us today. What was it like playing catch with Ernie Banks or sitting in the dugout with Ted Williams, or ...
Theo and Josie ( S2 E3 ) 3 min. Highlights
October 18, 2021 12:34 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MBOctober's 2021 Highlights go back to Season 3 Episode 3 with my co-host Jim's kids Theo and Josie. They had been avid listeners to the show and asked to be on. You can also sometimes hear their voices on other intros sprinkled throughout the seasons.
Theo and Josie ( S3 E3 ) 3 min. Highlights
October 18, 2021 12:34 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MBOctober's 2021 Highlights go back to Season 3 Episode 3 with my co-host Jim's kids Theo and Josie. They had been avid listeners to the show and asked to be on. You can also sometimes hear their voices on other intros sprinkled throughout the seasons.
S2 E10 - Scott Cvecko - Consolidated
October 17, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBTake a trip in the way-back machine, all the way back to season 2 when we talked with our long time friend, Scott Cvecko. By combining parts 1 and 2, we've made it easier than ever for you to just kick back and listen... No waiting, no tense cliffhangers... just relax and enjoy! We talked to Scott about Guitars for Vets, fruits that might disappear, killer deodorant and much more! Enjoy!
S4 E26A - Mike Bavido - An Extra Life
October 10, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBOur guest, Mike Bavido, has been cast as an extra on several movies throughout the years, including Nothing in Common, Rookie of the Year and Public Enemies. Mike tells us all about what it's like being on the set of a feature film, who you can and can't talk to and what's involved in shooting a scene in a movie. We also get to hear some amusing stories about Mike's encounters with the likes of Tom Hanks, Gary Busey and Christian Bale. Enjoy!
S4E26 - Mike Bavido - Jimmy 2-Iron
October 03, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBListen in as we talk to former golf-pro turned Mini-golf owner and online instructor, Jimmy "2 Iron" Tescano. Jimmy tells us why he was asked to leave the tour and gives us never before heard tips, including where to aim your shot and the best "club" in your bag. Don't shoot another round of golf until you've heard his advice! Enjoy!
S4 E26 - Mike Bavido - Jimmy 2-Iron
October 02, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBListen in as we talk to former golf-pro turned Mini-golf owner and online instructor, Jimmy "2 Iron" Tescano. Jimmy tells us why he was asked to leave the tour and gives us never before heard tips, including where to aim your shot and the best "club" in your bag. Don't shoot another round of golf until you've heard his advice! Enjoy!
S4 E25A - Mike Stricker - Comedian
September 26, 2021 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBJoin us for the conclusion of our interview with Mike Stricker as we talk to Mike about who he's performed with, where he got his start, who he's been compared to, how he tries out new material and much more! Enjoy!
S4E25 - Mike Stricker - Frontiersman and game show contestant
September 19, 2021 00:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBJoin us this week for another edition of the ever popular Bait And Switch Time Travel Game Show! This week we use the time machine to travel back to the early 1790's to try to help some early settlers in the Northwest Territories (which would later become Wisconsin, of course). Tune in to find out just how things went for our guest, frontiersman, Mike Stricker! Enjoy!
S4 E25 - Mike Stricker - Frontiersman and game show contestant
September 18, 2021 00:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBJoin us this week for another edition of the ever popular Bait And Switch Time Travel Game Show! This week we use the time machine to travel back to the early 1790's to try to help some early settlers in the Northwest Territories (which would later become Wisconsin, of course). Tune in to find out just how things went for our guest, frontiersman, Mike Stricker! Enjoy!
Andy Donohoo ( S3 E2 ) 3 min. Highlights
September 14, 2021 13:36 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBSeptember 2021's features the incomparable Andy Donohoo, from Season 3. Every time Andy stops in the studio he brings it. Quite honestly we wish he would take it with him. We call him to tell him to pick it up. There's all that phone tag screwing around. I think it's like a game for him.
S2 - E9 - Jim Stingl - Consolidated
September 13, 2021 04:16 - 51 minutes - 51.1 MBIt was 2019, a simpler time. It was pre-covid, or maybe not. I think that weird one day chest cold thing I had was probably the virus. It was in May, so that would make me the earliest documented case. Perhaps. Anyway, it was a simpler time. Jim Stingl was a prominent columnist at the Milwaukee Journal. We had him on our show and we asked him a number of questions. I'm sure we thought our questions were insightful at the time, but they have not aged well. You be the judge. However, in...
S4 E24 - Bill Finn - I'm Daniel Bruber
September 05, 2021 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThis week we welcome personal injury attorney (we think), Daniel Bruber. Mr. Bruber talks to us about his family life, his hobbies, what it's like in the courtroom and says almost nothing about the peculiar coincidence between his name and another particularly well known personal injury attorney here in town. Enjoy!
S4E23 - Mitch Teich - Lucky number 7
August 30, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBLong time friend of the show, Mitch Teich joins us for his record setting 7th appearance on the Bait and Switch Podcast! We chat with Mitch about the programming challenges for him and his station in the north country of New York, we discuss the perception of NPR as a left leaning news organization, the importance of public broadcasting in rural areas and much more! Enjoy!
S4 E23 - Mitch Teich - Lucky number 7
August 29, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBLong time friend of the show, Mitch Teich joins us for his record setting 7th appearance on the Bait and Switch Podcast! We chat with Mitch about the programming challenges for him and his station in the north country of New York, we discuss the perception of NPR as a left leaning news organization, the importance of public broadcasting in rural areas and much more! Enjoy!
Highlights Season 2 Episodes 1-10
August 23, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week we've packaged up all the highlights from the first 10 episodes of Season 2. Relax, enjoy and for goodness sake, use this week to catch up, if you haven't already! See you all next week with a brand new episode!
S2 Part 1 Highlights - Episodes 1-10
August 22, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week we've packaged up all the highlights from the first 10 episodes of Season 2. Relax, enjoy and for goodness sake, use this week to catch up, if you haven't already! See you all next week with a brand new episode!
S4E22A - Dennis McBride - Mayor of Wauwatosa Part 2
August 16, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBJoin us for the second half of our interview with the mayor of Wauwatosa, Dennis McBride. We lighten up the mood a little bit this week as we talk about High School sports and the importance of teamwork along with the recent transformation of Wauwatosa and suggestions for the best fish fry in town. We also talk about hot button topics on the Next Door Website and pepper the mayor with "hard-hitting" questions. Enjoy!
S4 E22A - Dennis McBride - Mayor of Wauwatosa Part 2
August 15, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBJoin us for the second half of our interview with the mayor of Wauwatosa, Dennis McBride. We lighten up the mood a little bit this week as we talk about High School sports and the importance of teamwork along with the recent transformation of Wauwatosa and suggestions for the best fish fry in town. We also talk about hot button topics on the Next Door Website and pepper the mayor with "hard-hitting" questions. Enjoy!
S4E22 - Dennis McBride - Mayor of Wauwatosa
August 09, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThe mayor of Wauwatosa, Dennis McBride joins us today to discuss the challenges during his first year in office including, last year's protesting, race relations and much more. Enjoy!
S4 E22 - Dennis McBride - Mayor of Wauwatosa
August 08, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThe mayor of Wauwatosa, Dennis McBride joins us today to discuss the challenges during his first year in office including, last year's protesting, race relations and much more. Enjoy!
Dave Boll ( S3 E1 ) 3 min. Highlights
August 05, 2021 18:47 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBAugust 2021's monthly highlight minisode revisits Season 3 Episode 1 with guest Dave Boll. Listen in as we try our hand at True Crime Podcasting.
S4 E21A - Ethan Herschenfeld - Actor and Comedian
August 01, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBEthan Herschenfeld is back with us for part 2 of our interview. Things go much better for us this time as we talk with Ethan about when he got his start in entertainment, his thoughts on talent vs networking in show business, how anxiety can help you in show business, why Tom Hanks might never be on our show and much, much more. Check out more about Ethan at https://www.ethanherschenfeld.com/ Enjoy!
S4 E21 - Ethan Herschenfeld - What's Your name again?
July 25, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBActor, Comedian and Opera Singer, Ethan Herschenfeld joins us this week! Ethan talks to us about his roles on shows like POSE, Blue Bloods, Boardwalk Empire, and many others. We also talk about his Opera career along with his comedy album that hit number one on iTunes, "Thug, Thug, Jew". Lucky for us, we were on our A-game! Check out more about Ethan at https://www.ethanherschenfeld.com/ Enjoy!
S4 E20 2021 Olympics " Preview " with Will Beyer
July 18, 2021 00:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBWill Beyer, son of popular Bait and Switch Podcast Co-host, Chris Beyer, joins us today as we preview the Olympic Games in a way that only the Bait And Switch Podcast can! Enjoy!
S4 E19 - Aleta Norris - Author, Coach and Entrepreneur
July 10, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBAuthor, Coach and Entrepreneur, Aleta Norris joins us this week! Aleta talks to us about her motivation for writing her books along with tips on how to deal with your messy middle, how to reignite your spark, and how she deals with imposter syndrome! Check out her website AletaNorris.com to see all of the great things Aleta has to offer! Enjoy!
Bucks NBA Finals Preview with Jeff Grayson
July 04, 2021 00:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBFormer Milwaukee Bucks TV studio host (and fellow Tosa East grad) Jeff Grayson joins us to talk about the Bucks and Suns matchup in the NBA finals. Jeff tell us the story of "The Coin Flip", a pivotal moment in Bucks/Suns history, along with keys to winning the Championship. Enjoy!
S2 - E8 - NPR's Bonnie North - Consolidated
July 02, 2021 04:22 - 51 minutes - 50.6 MBThis interview with National Public Radio's Bonnie North was done in 2019 before she left WUWM for a different NPR station ( North Country NPR in New York ) . In consolidated episodes we snip out the Intros, outros and music to help newer listeners get caught up quickly.
S2 - E8 - Bonnie North - Consolidated
July 02, 2021 04:22 - 51 minutes - 50.6 MBThis interview with National Public Radio's Bonnie North was done in 2019 before she left WUWM for a different NPR station ( North Country NPR in New York ) . In consolidated episodes we snip out the Intros, outros and music to help newer listeners get caught up quickly.
S4 E18 - Songs That Changed Music - With Guest Paul Grevsmuehl
June 27, 2021 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThis week we present the first of a limited edition series, Songs That Changed Music. Forever. In each episode we, along with our experts, break down a song and talk about its history, lyrics and musical composition. For this inaugural episode, we're joined by veteran songsmith, Henry Paul. Enjoy!
2021 Tour de France Preview w/ ex-pro Tom Schuler
June 21, 2021 06:18 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBJoin us for our fourth annual Tour de France preview podcast! Our panel members, Will Beyer, Chris Beyer, Mitch Teich and Tom Schuler discuss their thoughts on the teams and riders of this year's race. Enjoy!
S4 E17 - Ryan Simon - Endurance Athlete
June 13, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOur guest, Ryan Simon, is a winner of the Tour Divide Mountain Bike race, a 2750 mile bike race from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, NM. Ryan tells us about the challenges of a self-supported bike race, along with what motivates him during the race, what crazy wild life he has (almost literally) run into along the way and what makes him want to do it year after year. Enjoy!
S2 E16 - Chris Drosner - Executive Editor of Milwaukee Magazine
June 06, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week our guest is the Executive Editor of Milwaukee Magazine, Chris Drosner. Chris talks to us about the history of Milwaukee Magazine, the real estate market in Milwaukee, why a kiddie pool was so important to him last year and his passion for craft beers and where that industry is headed. Make sure you check out Milwaukee Magazine at https://www.milwaukeemag.com/ Enjoy!
S4 E16 - Chris Drosner - Executive Editor of Milwaukee Magazine
June 05, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week our guest is the Executive Editor of Milwaukee Magazine, Chris Drosner. Chris talks to us about the history of Milwaukee Magazine, the real estate market in Milwaukee, why a kiddie pool was so important to him last year and his passion for craft beers and where that industry is headed. Make sure you check out Milwaukee Magazine at https://www.milwaukeemag.com/ Enjoy!
Bryant Mason ( S2 E20 & 20A ) 3 min. Highlights
June 03, 2021 20:11 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBJune 2021's Highlight clip features 3 minutes from one of our favorite interviews with Bryant Mason. Bryant's proud heritage comes under some scrutiny and it turns out things aren't as they seem.