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
S3E21A - Richie Conway
October 26, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 18.5 MBJoin us as we wrap up our interview with musician, Richie Conway! We discuss the challenges of marketing your own art, the relevance of Beatles influenced music, dealing with the effects Covid-19 has had on the live music industry and the potential of using the pandemic as inspiration for new music. At the end of the podcast, we feature a song called "Adderall" from Richie's album called "A Sea of Hooks". The album is currently available on a donation basis at: https://richieconway.bandcamp.c...
S3 E21A - Richie Conway - Some kinda cousin
October 24, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 18.5 MBJoin us as we wrap up our interview with musician, Richie Conway! We discuss the challenges of marketing your own art, the relevance of Beatles influenced music, dealing with the effects Covid-19 has had on the live music industry and the potential of using the pandemic as inspiration for new music. At the end of the podcast, we feature a song called "Adderall" from Richie's album called "A Sea of Hooks". The album is currently available on a donation basis at: https://richieconway.bandcamp.c...
S3 E21 - Richie Conway - Musician
October 17, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 19.7 MBOur guest today is not only a local musician, but also Chris' cousin, Richie Conway! We talk with Richie about how he learned to be a musician, what his influences are and the ways he's been able to use the changing technology to produce his music. At the end of the podcast, we feature a song from his album called "Homesick". Make sure to check out his entire album here: https://richieconway.bandcamp.com/ Enjoy!
Mitch Teich ( S2 E12 & 12A ) 3 min. Highlights
October 16, 2020 00:51 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBOctober 2020's Highlight clip features 3 minutes from our Season 2 interview with NPR's Mitch Teich.
Season 1 Behind The Scenes E1-10
October 12, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBJoin us this week for a Behind the Scenes episode as Chris and I discuss the first 10 episodes 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 E20 - Harper Marten and Catherine Lee - It's About Time
October 03, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week Jim's wife finally makes her debut on the show as we're joined by Harper Marten and Catherine Lee! We talk to these long time friends about why creativity is so important, how NOT to extract a guinea pig from a toy car, helicopter parenting and we even get a sneak peak of what could be Jim's upcoming Halloween costume. We pack all this in and much more, so listen and enjoy!
S3 E19A - Tim Van Vooren - Fox 6 Sports - Bigfootin!
September 27, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 19.3 MBFox 6 Sports Director Tim Van Vooren is back with us for the second half of his interview. He gives us his thoughts on whether or not college athletes should be paid, what to do with the record books for cheaters and we also chat about a new idea for Covid replacements in the NFL this year! Enjoy! www.fox6now.com
S3E19 - Tim Van Vooren - Fox 6 Sports Director
September 21, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 19.2 MBFox 6 (https://www.fox6now.com) Sports Director, Tim Van Vooren joins us today! We talk with Tim about what it's like doing Sports in your home town, High School rivalries, where he got his start and how he made his way to Fox 6 and a mistake he made early in his career that still impacts him today! Enjoy!
S3 E19 - Tim Van Vooren - Fox 6 Sports Director
September 20, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 19.2 MBFox 6 (https://www.fox6now.com) Sports Director, Tim Van Vooren joins us today! We talk with Tim about what it's like doing Sports in your home town, High School rivalries, where he got his start and how he made his way to Fox 6 and a mistake he made early in his career that still impacts him today! Enjoy!
Joey Carioti ( S2 E11 & 11A ) 3 min. Highlights
September 16, 2020 16:51 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBSeptember 2020's Highlight episode features Wauwatosa's own, the Duke of Donuts, Joey Carioti. This donut hole-sized mini-sode will make you hungry for the entire interview.
S1 Part 2 - Highlights E11- 20
September 13, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 23.7 MBThis week we bring Highlights from all the episodes in the the last half of Season 1. Listen to the highlights, then pick out the ones you love so you can go back and relive the glory days of Season 1! Enjoy!
S3E18A - Jeff Grayson - Majik Karma
September 07, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 24.4 MBIn the second half of our interview, sports broadcaster Jeff Grayson tells us about the path his career has taken and stories he's been a part of over the years. We talk about everything from how he got his start in broadcasting, to the compassionate gesture Tom Pipines made that made a lifelong impact on Jeff, and the entirely different gesture Don Majkowski made. Finally, Jeff tells us his secret to getting the great Jim Brown to sit down and have dinner with him! You get all of that and mo...
S3 E18A - Jeff Grayson - Majik Karma
September 06, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 24.4 MBIn the second half of our interview, sports broadcaster Jeff Grayson tells us about the path his career has taken and stories he's been a part of over the years. We talk about everything from how he got his start in broadcasting, to the compassionate gesture Tom Pipines made that made a lifelong impact on Jeff, and the entirely different gesture Don Majkowski made. Finally, Jeff tells us his secret to getting the great Jim Brown to sit down and have dinner with him! You get all of that and mo...
S3 E18 - Jeff Grayson - Sports Broadcaster
August 30, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 18.5 MBListen in as we talk to former Brewers and Bucks broadcaster, Jeff Grayson about what life's like living in Minnesota as a Packer fan! No surprise that we talk weather, football rivalries (both real and imaginary) and the Minnesota music scene. Enjoy!
2020 Tour de France Preview
August 23, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MBCycling fans rejoice! Our annual Tour de France Preview Podcast is finally here! Our panelists tonight include Chris Beyer, Chris' son Will, former host of NPR's "Lake Effect", current Program Manager at North County Public Radio in Canton, NY and now six time guest on the show, Mitch Teich and last but not least, two time winner of the US National Road Race Championships and 2014 Tour de France participant, Matthew Busche! Enjoy!
2020 Tour de France Preview w/ ex-pro Matthew Busche
August 22, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MBCycling fans rejoice! Our annual Tour de France Preview Podcast is finally here! Our panelists tonight include Chris Beyer, Chris' son Will, former host of NPR's "Lake Effect", current Program Manager at North County Public Radio in Canton, NY and now six time guest on the show, Mitch Teich and last but not least, two time winner of the US National Road Race Championships and 2014 Tour de France participant, Matthew Busche! Enjoy!
S3E17A - Andy Bernier - It's All For You
August 17, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBJoin us with our guest, artist and animator, Andy Bernier as we talk about marriage, art styles, typecasting movie roles and new inventions! Enjoy!
S3 E17A - Andy Bernier - It's All For You
August 16, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBJoin us with our guest, artist and animator, Andy Bernier as we talk about marriage, art styles, typecasting movie roles and new inventions! Enjoy!
S3 E17 - Andy Bernier - Pembroke Bucksworth - Author
August 09, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week we're joined by the author of Everything You've Been Taught About Money is Wrong, financial guru Pembroke Bucksworth. Pembroke talks to us about his controversial advice on how to handle your money. Disclaimer: We are not financial experts. Any talk of financial gains is purely speculative on our part. Your results may vary. These results are not typical.
S3 E16 - Bryant Mason - Return Of the King
August 02, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBKing of Tarlova, Bryant Mason returns to update us on developments that have taken place since his last appearance on the show. Get caught up on the incredible turns and twists this intriguing story has taken over the last few months! Enjoy!
S3 E15 - Monte Kirk - Covid19 Survivor
July 25, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBJoin us as we talk to Covid19 survivor, Monte Kirk. Monte tells us all about his experience fighting the disease.
S2 E4 & E4A - Bill Finn - Consolidated
July 22, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 56.8 MBRevisit our Season 2 interview with Bill Finn in its entirety! We've put both halves of the interview into one file so you can listen to the whole thing, straight through, uninterrupted! Enjoy!
S2 - E4 - Bill Finn - Consolidated
July 21, 2020 00:00 - 57 minutes - 56.8 MBRevisit our Season 2 interview with Bill Finn in its entirety! We've put both halves of the interview into one file so you can listen to the whole thing, straight through, uninterrupted! Enjoy!
Scott Cvecko ( S2 E10 & E10A ) 3 min. Highlights
July 20, 2020 05:02 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBJuly 2020's teaser features the triumphant return of Scott Cvecko, where we talk a lot about antiperspirants, deodorants and bananas a lot. The CDC recommends you give it a listen, I'm not sure why. I'm just the messenger.
S3E14 - Kevin Ziegler - Iron Will
July 13, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBAuthor Kevin "Ziggy" Ziegler joins us to discuss his new book "Iron Will - A True Adventure Diary" about his latest attempt to join the Guiness Book Of World Records. Enjoy!
S3 E14 - Kevin Ziegler - Iron Will
July 12, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBAuthor Kevin "Ziggy" Ziegler joins us to discuss his new book "Iron Will - A True Adventure Diary" about his latest attempt to join the Guiness Book Of World Records. Enjoy!
S3E13 - Chris Bowens - Patient Zero
July 06, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn true Bait and Switch fashion, we talk to Covid19 survivor, Chris Bowens about his experiences with the virus and do our best to help him with his contact tracing. Enjoy!
S3 E13 - Chris Bowens - Patient Zero
July 05, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn true Bait and Switch fashion, we talk to Covid19 survivor, Chris Bowens about his experiences with the virus and do our best to help him with his contact tracing. Enjoy!
S3 E11 - Jimmy Findlay - Quarantiki
June 30, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week we wanted to find out what life was like for a bar/restaurant owner during the pandemic and quarantine brought about by the Coronavirus. So we asked our friend Jimmy Findlay, co-owner of Wauwatiki located on the East side of Wauwatosa to join us and make history by being our first ever interview via Zoom call! Jimmy tells us all about the innovative ways they've come up with to keep the business running during a time when people aren't allowed to hang out in a bar or restaurant. In ...
S3 E12A - Tim Okland - Coronavirus - Point Counterpoint
June 28, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 41.7 MBFor the second half of our interview with Tim Okland, we take a break from the norm and attempt to discuss current events. We tackle the hot topic of the coronavirus pandemic and discuss our thoughts on what's going on. Did we respond fast enough? Did we have the right response? Should we open schools in the fall? What's Tim's favorite bourbon? You'll hear our answers to almost all of those questions and much more! Enjoy!
S3 E12 - Tim Okland - The Man, The Myth, The Legend
June 21, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBFan favorite, Tim Okland, joins us today as we try to eke out any information we can, from this pillar of humility, about his Ted Talks, Motivational speaking efforts and charity Foundations. We were hanging on his every word! Enjoy!
S2 E3A - Tracy Johnson - Consolidated
June 18, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 54.1 MBEpisode 3 from Season 2, featuring Tracy Johnson, the President and CEO of the Commercial Association of REALTORS Wisconsin (CARW) and part-time radio talk show host, in its entirety- one continuous track! No need for any sorting, setting your playlist, adding to your queue or searching for the second half; it's all there for you! If you haven't heard it yet, catch up now and if you have- it's time to revisit the laughs! Enjoy!
S2 E3 & 3A - Tracy Johnson - Consolidated
June 17, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 54.1 MBEpisode 3 from Season 2, featuring Tracy Johnson, the President and CEO of the Commercial Association of REALTORS Wisconsin (CARW) and part-time radio talk show host, in its entirety- one continuous track! No need for any sorting, setting your playlist, adding to your queue or searching for the second half; it's all there for you! If you haven't heard it yet, catch up now and if you have- it's time to revisit the laughs! Enjoy!
S2 - E3 - Tracy Johnson - Consolidated
June 16, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 54.1 MBEpisode 3 from Season 2, featuring Tracy Johnson, the President and CEO of the Commercial Association of REALTORS Wisconsin (CARW) and part-time radio talk show host, in its entirety- one continuous track! No need for any sorting, setting your playlist, adding to your queue or searching for the second half; it's all there for you! If you haven't heard it yet, catch up now and if you have- it's time to revisit the laughs! Enjoy!
Jim ( The Journal's ) Stingl ( S2 E9 & E9A ) 3 min. Highlights
June 14, 2020 19:08 - 2 minutes - 2.94 MBThe June 2020 highlight minisode features ex-Milwaukee Journal columnist Jim Stingl. Give us listen to our interview with yet another of Milwaukee's media personalities.
S3 E11A - Jimmy Findlay - Talkin' Baseball
June 07, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBDuring the second half of our interview with the co-owner of Wauwatiki bar and restaurant, Jimmy Findlay, we talk baseball during a pandemic. We discuss the rule changes we can expect, along with our rule change suggestions. We also have an in depth conversation about the Sausage Races - which sausage do we root for? Do any of the sausages have an unfair advantage? Join us for all this and much more! Remember, to check out Wauwatiki at https://www.wauwatikis.com!
S3E10A-Mark Evans - Fast Pass to the Summit
May 25, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 24.9 MBThis week we finish up our interview with Author Mark Evans! We talk with Mark about some of his athletic pursuits, his experience at Disney World and some of his more famous more famous relatives. We also find out if just any old "Evans" off the street can get a free meal at the famous restaurant! Enjoy!
S3 E10A-Mark Evans - Fast Pass to the Summit
May 24, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 24.9 MBThis week we finish up our interview with Author Mark Evans! We talk with Mark about some of his athletic pursuits, his experience at Disney World and some of his more famous more famous relatives. We also find out if just any old "Evans" off the street can get a free meal at the famous restaurant! Enjoy!
S3 E10A - Mark Evans - Fast Pass to the Summit
May 23, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 24.9 MBThis week we finish up our interview with Author Mark Evans! We talk with Mark about some of his athletic pursuits, his experience at Disney World and some of his more famous more famous relatives. We also find out if just any old "Evans" off the street can get a free meal at the famous restaurant! Enjoy!
S3 E10 - Mark Evans - Author - Raise Your Standards
May 17, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 26.2 MBOur guest today is Mark Evans, author of the book "Raise Your Standards - The Definitive Guide to Building Seven Figure Sales" www.MarkPatrickEvans.com. Mark talks to us about the inspiration for his book, the differences between "new selling" and "old selling", some of his favorite sales movies and his opinion of some of the classic sales cliches. We don't want to oversell this one, but you'd be crazy not to take advantage of the deal on this podcast today. We can't guarantee it'll be here t...
Bonnie North WUWM ( S2 E8 & 8A ) 3 min. Highlights
May 11, 2020 14:09 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBMay 2020's Highlight reel features radio personality, Bonnie North. Bonnie hosts UWUM's program "Lake Effect" on the Milwaukee affiliate of NPR. Check out the entire interview - Season 2 Episode 8 & 8A ( S2 E8 & E8A ).
S3 E9A-Jim Moldenhauer - Gettin the band back together
May 03, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 27.6 MBAlderman Jim Moldenhauer was nice enough to come back for the second half of this interview! We talk about some of the more contentious issues in Wauwatosa before lightening things up with Wauwatosa trivia! We finish it all up with a special performance from our returning band members! Enjoy!
S3 E9A - Jim Moldenhauer - Gettin the band back together
May 02, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 27.6 MBAlderman Jim Moldenhauer was nice enough to come back for the second half of this interview! We talk about some of the more contentious issues in Wauwatosa before lightening things up with Wauwatosa trivia! We finish it all up with a special performance from our returning band members! Enjoy!
S3E9 - Jim Moldenhauer - Wauwatosa First District Alderman
April 27, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 27.6 MBThis week we talk to Jim Moldenhauer, Alderman of the First District in Wauwatosa. Jim tells us about how he first got interested in politics and discusses a little bit about the political landscape in our town, all the while gracefully handling our hard-hitting questions. He even uses a couple of words you've never heard on our show before! So put on your headphones, sit back in your quarantined recliner and enjoy!
S3 E9 - Jim Moldenhauer - Wauwatosa First District Alderman
April 26, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 27.6 MBThis week we talk to Jim Moldenhauer, Alderman of the First District in Wauwatosa. Jim tells us about how he first got interested in politics and discusses a little bit about the political landscape in our town, all the while gracefully handling our hard-hitting questions. He even uses a couple of words you've never heard on our show before! So put on your headphones, sit back in your quarantined recliner and enjoy!
S2 - E2 - Matt Simmons - Consolidated
April 22, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 32.4 MBEnjoy a flashback to our episode with Matt Simmons, the second episode of Season 2, in its entirety. We've consolidated both parts of the episode so you can listen without interruption. In the first half, we take a break from the norm, so keep an eye out for something a little different. Enjoy!
The Wauwatiki Guys ( S2 E7 & E7A ) 3 min. Highlights
April 20, 2020 04:22 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBApril 2020 3 min. highlight clip features two Restaurateurs, Pete Panagos and Jimmy Findlay. Their restaurant is open for take out during the quarantine. Patronize them and patronize the Bait and Switch Podcast!
S3 E8A-Julia and Chelsea - Black Twig Bakery
April 12, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 23.1 MBIn the conclusion of our interview with Black Twig Bakery owners, Chelsea Zweig and Julia Block, we talk about their plans for a reality TV show, high school sports, and ancient baking myths. We also inadvertently stumble into exactly why their new bakery got it's name and at the same time create our own drinking game - as Chris tries over and over to get their names right. Enjoy and please drink responsibly!
S3 E8A - Julia and Chelsea - Black Twig Bakery
April 11, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 23.1 MBIn the conclusion of our interview with Black Twig Bakery owners, Chelsea Zweig and Julia Block, we talk about their plans for a reality TV show, high school sports, and ancient baking myths. We also inadvertently stumble into exactly why their new bakery got it's name and at the same time create our own drinking game - as Chris tries over and over to get their names right. Enjoy and please drink responsibly!
S3 E8 - Julia and Chelsea - Building an Empire
April 04, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 24.2 MBOur guests this week are the owners of C. Adams bakery in the Milwaukee Public Market and soon to open Black Twig bakery in Wauwatosa, Julia Block and Chelsea Zweig. Once again we impart our wisdom on our guests as we make our suggestions for their new bakery. We also ask hard hitting questions like "Is it wrong to tell people they smell like food?", "What's the difference between baking soda and baking powder" and of course, "Can you actually have your cake and eat it too?". If that's no...