Bait and Switch Podcast
493 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day 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
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.
S4 E15 - Sigmund Snopek - Milwaukee Music Legend
May 30, 2021 00:00 - 20 minutes - 12.4 MBWe're joined this week by Milwaukee music legend, Sigmund Snopek! Listen in as Sig recalls some great stories, including driving famous rock stars around the city, his friendship with Jay Leno, his work as a classical composer, his time with the Violent Femmes and much more! Check out more about Sig on www.SigmundSnopek.com and make sure you watch for the MOVIE about him coming out soon!
S4E14 - Mike Sisco - Mailbag
May 24, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week we dive into the mailbag with our Social Media Marketing Coordinator (SMMC), Mike Sisco. As we attempt to answer questions from our listeners, it becomes apparent that we may have a bit of a problem with our SMMC. Things start to get away from us when Mike reveals what he's been up to during the pandemic. Enjoy!
S4 E14 - Mike Sisco - Mailbag
May 23, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week we dive into the mailbag with our Social Media Marketing Coordinator (SMMC), Mike Sisco. As we attempt to answer questions from our listeners, it becomes apparent that we may have a bit of a problem with our SMMC. Things start to get away from us when Mike reveals what he's been up to during the pandemic. Enjoy!
Dave Stephan ( S2 E19 & 19A ) 3 min. Highlights
May 20, 2021 21:57 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBThe highlight clip for May 2021 features 3 minutes from Season 2's interview with Dave Stephan or is it Steven? We really should have asked.
S2 E7 - The Wauwatiki Guys - Consolidated
May 16, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 52 MBFlashback to Season 2, Episode 7 when we interviewed our friends from Wauwatiki, Jimmy Findlay and Pete Panagos! Here's your chance to listen to the interview in its entirety! Enjoy!
S4 E13 - The Mod Violets
May 07, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 19.7 MB#MKE'sLastSnowPile Milwaukee based band, The Mod Violets are our guests this week. Band members Mike Hartwig (lead guitar, vocals), Mark Alan Lonteen (vocals, rhythm guitar), Russell Grabczyk (bass guitar) and Brad Beyer (drums, backing vocals)talk with us about the history of the band, their influences, potential health hazards that come along with being in a band and their thoughts on smashing equipment during a show. We wrap up with a preview of their song "December". You can see more of ...
S4 E12 - Blaine Schultz - Musician and Writer for the Shepherd Express
May 01, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 20.4 MBOn this episode, we talk with writer Blaine Schultz from the Shepherd Express. Blaine tells us about how he got his start in writing, his affiliation with music in the Milwaukee area, some of the changes the Shepherd Express has made due to Covid and the reaction the Shepherd Express airbrush artists had when he showed them the picture of us we suggested they put on the cover of their magazine. We kept pushing for it anyway. Enjoy!
S4 E11 - Chad Hohner - We Three Saints
April 25, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 18.7 MBJoin us as we talk to our friend Chad Hohner about the adventures we've all had doing our philanthropic work around the world. Enjoy!
S2- E6 The Professors - Consolidated
April 22, 2021 14:08 - 50 minutes - 51.5 MBThis consolidated episode dates from a 2019 interview with two Marquette University professors, Alexander Ng and Richard Marklin Jr. These consolidated releases allow newer listeners to get caught up quickly or older listeners a chance to re-listen to an older interview in a more streamlined package . We snip out the intros , outros and music and put both halves back to back.
S4 E10A - Mike Lester - Minnesota based comedian
April 18, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 21.8 MBIn the second half of our interview with Minnesota comedian, Mike Lester, we talk to Mike about - His early life as a comedian and comedians he's looked up to - How he handles pre-show nerves - How he deals with hecklers - The new shows he's been doing - Just what exactly "Blow-jecting" means and much more! Thanks to Mike Lester for joining us - You can find out more about him at his website: www.mikelesterhumor.com Enjoy!
S4 E10 - Mike Lester - Disgruntled Stormtrooper
April 10, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 21.8 MBToday comedian Mike Lester introduces us to a disgruntled Imperial Stormtrooper who joins us to publicly air the complaints he has with the Empire. He talks to us about the food and conditions on the ship. He expresses the frustration he's had with lack of attainable goals set for the troops, the poor training programs they're taken through and the lack of emotional outlets they're provided. He also gives us some insight on his feeling about Kylo Ren and what it's like to try to fight Jedis. ...
Steve Palec ( S2 E18 & 18A ) 3 min. Highlights
April 08, 2021 15:11 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBThe Highlight clip for April 2021 features 3 minutes from our Season 2 interview with longtime Milwaukee DJ Steve Palec. #StevePalec
S4 E9A - Jerry Augustine - Broadcaster and Former Milwaukee Brewer Great
April 03, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 28.1 MBListen in as we wrap up our interview with broadcaster and former Milwaukee Brewer great, Jerry "Augie" Augustine. We talk about Augie's journey from player to broadcaster, the differences in strength and conditioning now compared to his day, the roles of pitchers now vs then, some of the new rules that were introduced last year, an outlook on the Brewers upcoming season and much more! Enjoy!
S4 E9 - Jerry "Augie" Augustine - Broadcaster and Former Milwaukee Brewer Great
March 28, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 24 MBBroadcaster and former Milwaukee Brewer pitching great, Jerry "Augie" Augustine is our guest for today's show! Augie tells us some great stories about what it was like in his early days of playing professional baseball, what it was like playing for his home team, who some of his toughest matchups were and much more! Enjoy!
Matt Kemple ( S2 E17 & 17A ) 3 min. Highlights
March 25, 2021 18:58 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBMarch 2021's Highlight clip features 3 minutes selected from our interview with Milwaukee Comedy Festival founder and owner, Matt Kemple. #MattKemple, #MilwaukeeComedyFestival
S4 E8A - Lauren LoGiudice - Comedian, Actress, Impersonator
March 21, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 24.7 MBToday we wrap up our interview with comedian, actress and impersonator Lauren LoGiudice. We talk to Lauren about how she got her start in comedy, the evolution of her Melania Trump character, how she handled the year of the pandemic and much more! You can find out more about Lauren at her website, www.LaurenLogi.com. Enjoy!
S2 E8 - Carmella Ravolli buys a house
March 14, 2021 00:00 - 18 minutes - 13.2 MBOur guest this week is comedian, actress and impersonator, Lauren LoGiudice... well, sort of. We connect with one of her "friends", Carmella Ravolli who's looking to buy a house in the Milwaukee area... well, kind of... and things get very interesting from there... most definitely! Enjoy! Check out more about Lauren at www.LaurenLogi.com!
S4 E8 - Lauren LoGiudice - Carmella Ravolli buys a house
March 13, 2021 00:00 - 18 minutes - 13.2 MBOur guest this week is comedian, actress and impersonator, Lauren LoGiudice... well, sort of. We connect with one of her "friends", Carmella Ravolli who's looking to buy a house in the Milwaukee area... well, kind of... and things get very interesting from there... most definitely! Enjoy! Check out more about Lauren at www.LaurenLogi.com!
S4 E7A - Dan Leunig and Dave Balistreri - Covid Clash
March 06, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 23.8 MBFor the conclusion of our interview with our prominent political FB posters, we drag our guests into the cage to do battle in our own Coronavirus debate. We listen in as the mighty foes, Dan Leunig and Dave Balistreri, clash when put on the spot to answer hard hitting questions like "Should the response to the virus be on the Federal or State level?", "Should people who refuse to wear masks be fined or arrested?", "Should the vaccine be mandatory?" Put your big boy shoes on for this show, fol...
S4E7 - Dan Leunig and Dave Balistreri - Politics on Facebook
February 28, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 17.7 MBEver wonder what's in the minds of the people who frequently discuss politics on Facebook? We did, so we asked our guests, Dan Leunig and Dave Balistreri to join us and give us some insight into what their motivations are behind their posting, whether they think their posts have an effect on their readers and just what kind of etiquette is involved when it comes to talking politics on social media. Enjoy!
S4 E4A - Jen Wirtz - Clean Food, No Jerks
February 27, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 21.8 MBIn the second half of our interview with Author, Jen Wirtz, she tells us about her fitness regimen, shares practical steps for getting started with a meditation practice and gives us her nurse's perspective on the coronavirus pandemic. You can find out more about Jen at her website https://jenwirtzrn.com. Enjoy!
S4 E7 - Dan Leunig and Dave Balistreri - Politics on Facebook
February 27, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 17.7 MBEver wonder what's in the minds of the people who frequently discuss politics on Facebook? We did, so we asked our guests, Dan Leunig and Dave Balistreri to join us and give us some insight into what their motivations are behind their posting, whether they think their posts have an effect on their readers and just what kind of etiquette is involved when it comes to talking politics on social media. Enjoy!
Scott Paulus ( S2 E16 & 16A ) 3 min. Highlights
February 25, 2021 21:32 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBFebruary 2021's highlight clip features longtime Milwaukee Brewer's team photographer Scott Paulus. Listen in as he tells us some interesting stories involving Uke and the gang!
S4 E6A - Miranda Clarke featuring Michele Tonkovitz
February 21, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 20.1 MB"Author" Miranda Clarke joins us again to tell us all about her books "How to Hack When You Can't Hack It", all about home and life hacks and her new book "The Sneaky Chef" that teaches about how to get kids to eat healthy without them knowing it. We learn some... well... let's just call them "interesting" ideas. Our advice, take these ideas with "a grain of salt". Special thanks to Michele Tonkovitz for her help bringing Miranda Clarke to our show!
S4 E6 - Miranda Clarke - The Most Famous Actress You've Never Heard Of
February 14, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 22.7 MBIn our interview today, "actress" Miranda Clarke talks to us about the many roles she's played in Blockbuster movies over the years. Find out all about the roles she had, the roles she's lost and a little behind the scenes chatter! Enjoy!
S4 E5 - MKE Charcuterie - Salami Nuggets
February 07, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 21.7 MBEntrepreneurs Courtney Reese and Patti Wainscott from MKE Charcuterie (www.mkecharcuterie.com) are our guests this week! Amazingly, during a time when many businesses are closing their doors, they opened theirs and are thriving! They tell us how they came up with the idea for their business and what made them decide to start a business in the middle of a pandemic in the first place. After they jump in the Bait and Switch "Shark Tank", Chris and I each pitch ourselves and cast our offers. List...
S4 E4 - Jen Wirtz - Author of Recalibrate
January 23, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MBToday we talk with Nurse, Health and Wellness speaker and Author, Jen Wirtz about her new book Recalibrate. Jen tells us about her past struggles and how the Universe has helped her get to the place she is today. We also talk about meditation and Jen gives us some practical tips on how to start your day out right! You can find out more about Jen at her website https://jenwirtzrn.com. Enjoy!
S4E3 - Steve Palec - A Quick Look At Fast Food
January 18, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MBYou might know today's guest, Steve Palec because of the success of his recently released book "In Awe - Beatles, Baseball and Bourbon" (https://stevepalec.com)or because of his incredible success in commercial real estate, or because of his expertise in music and radio, or for his love of bourbon and Packers football but today we don't talk about ANY of those things. Today we talk about one of Steve's lesser known passions and something that's very near and dear to all of our hearts - Fast F...
S4 E3 - Steve Palec - A Quick Look At Fast Food
January 17, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MBYou might know today's guest, Steve Palec because of the success of his recently released book "In Awe - Beatles, Baseball and Bourbon" (https://stevepalec.com)or because of his incredible success in commercial real estate, or because of his expertise in music and radio, or for his love of bourbon and Packers football but today we don't talk about ANY of those things. Today we talk about one of Steve's lesser known passions and something that's very near and dear to all of our hearts - Fast F...
Tom Schuler ( S2 E15 & 15A ) 3 min. Highlights
January 14, 2021 20:53 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBThe highlight clip for January features 3 minutes of our interview with Milwaukee cycling legend and former US Champion, Tom Schuler. Tom was one of the pioneers of Americans cycling in Europe predating Greg Lemond and Lance Armstrong. Tom also has his hands in almost all the large cycling events in Wisconsin, including the Tour of America's Dairyland.
Tom Schuler ( S2 E15 & 15 A ) 3 min. Highlights
January 14, 2021 20:53 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBThe highlight clip for January features 3 minutes of our interview with Milwaukee cycling legend and former US Champion, Tom Schuler. Tom was one of the pioneers of Americans cycling in Europe predating Greg Lemond and Lance Armstrong. Tom also has his hands in almost all the large cycling events in Wisconsin, including the Tour of America's Dairyland.
S4E2 - Scott Cvecko featuring Dave Boll - Our Last Words
January 11, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 20 MBReturning guests, Scott Cvecko and Dave Boll join us for the second episode of Season 4. We talk about what our last words might sound like, we debate Sammy vs Dave, then we talk celebrity deaths, crutch words, caller ID, pollsters. There's a lot going on in week 2 - do your best to keep up! Enjoy!
S4 E2 - Scott Cvecko feat. Dave Boll - Our Last Words
January 10, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 20 MBReturning guests, Scott Cvecko and Dave Boll join us for the second episode of Season 4. We talk about what our last words might sound like, we debate Sammy vs Dave, then we talk celebrity deaths, crutch words, caller ID, pollsters. There's a lot going on in week 2 - do your best to keep up! Enjoy!
S4 E1 - Dave Boll - Man of All Seasons
January 03, 2021 00:00 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MBIt was looking a little dicey for a while, but some wheeling and dealing with people who can pull the right strings and we've made it to Season 4! Join us as Dave Boll helps us to kick off yet another season, and we talk about shows we're watching, technology we're using and Dave's home town... but we might all just be a little rusty after the holidays. Enjoy!
S3 E26 - Is This the End of the Bait and Switch Podcast?
December 27, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 27.1 MBCould a dustup with reps from our hosting company spell certain doom for our podcast?
S3 E25A - Dave Luhrssen - Pivot in a Pandemic
December 19, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 23.4 MBWe conclude our conversation with Managing Editor of the Shepherd Express, Dave Luhrssen by discussing the things the Shepherd Express has done to adapt to a changing world during the Coronavirus pandemic along with their plan moving forward. Dave also talks to us about some of the books he's published including "Secret Societies and Clubs in American History", "The Vietnam War on Film" and his latest book "World War II on Film". Enjoy!
S3 E25 - Dave Luhrssen - Managing Editor of the Shepherd Express
December 13, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 22.5 MBOur guest today is the Managing Editor of the Shepherd Express, Dave Luhrssen. Dave tells us about the history of the Shepherd Express newspaper and how he came to be a part of it. He also tells us how the Violent Femmes actually got their start! Enjoy!
The Marketers ( S2 E14 & 14A ) 3 min. Highlights
December 11, 2020 05:35 - 2 minutes - 3 MBDecember's highlight episode features Michele Tonkovitz and Pat McGovern from the Milwaukee chapter of the American Marketing Association.
Season 1 Behind The Scenes E11-20
December 07, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 15.9 MBJoin us this week for a Behind the Scenes episode as Chris and I discuss episodes 11 - 20 of the first season of our podcast. We talk about the things that we liked, the things that we didn't, the things that worked and the things that went horribly wrong. Don't miss this chance to hear all about what goes on behind the scenes in Studio B! Enjoy!
S3 E24 - Jim Marten - I got Covid
November 29, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 20.5 MBJoin us as we talk with one of your favorite podcast co-hosts, Jim Marten about his experiences with the Covid-19 virus. We talk about symptoms, testing and the toll it takes on your mental health. Don't worry, it's not ALL business- in our typical way, we do our best to lighten the mood along the way. Enjoy!
S3E23A - Whitney Howard - You Don't Know Me
November 23, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 15.1 MBIn the second half of our interview, Whitney Howard tells us all about her trip to New York city and her experience on the Bill Cunningham daytime TV show. Enjoy!
S3 E23A - Whitney Howard - You Don't Know Me
November 22, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 15.1 MBIn the second half of our interview, Whitney Howard tells us all about her trip to New York city and her experience on the Bill Cunningham daytime TV show. Enjoy!
S3 E23 - Whitney Howard - Divorce Court
November 15, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBOur guest this week, Whitney Howard, tells us about her appearance on the daytime TV show, Divorce Court. She tells us about how the show treated her along with what the experience was like behind the scenes. Join us to find out just how much of reality TV is actually real. Enjoy!
S3E22 - Matthew Busche - Retired Professional Cyclist
November 09, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 21.5 MBRetired Professional Cyclist, Matthew Busche joins us today. Matthew is a two time US National Road Race Champion, a 2014 participant in the Tour de France and most importantly, a Wauwatosa native! He talks with us about how he got his start in cycling, along with some of the highs and lows of his career. Enjoy!
S3 E22 - Matthew Busche - Retired Professional Cyclist
November 08, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 21.5 MBRetired Professional Cyclist, Matthew Busche joins us today. Matthew is a two time US National Road Race Champion, a 2014 participant in the Tour de France and most importantly, a Wauwatosa native! He talks with us about how he got his start in cycling, along with some of the highs and lows of his career. Enjoy!
Maureen Schuerman ( S2 E13 & 13A ) 3 min. Highlights
November 02, 2020 15:55 - 2 minutes - 2.99 MBNovember's Highlight clip was culled from 2 episodes and 1 great interview with Baker, Maureen Schuerman. Should I have really capitalized "Baker"? I'm not sure and I'm not going to take the time to find out. Take just 3 minutes out of your day to give this fun clip a listen! I think if you do I think you'll want to check out the full interview in our archives.