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The Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 108 - Badgerland Birding Ep 108 - Phone Birding and an Owl Big Year with Jeremiah OdenJeremiah Oden joins the podcast to discuss his love of digi-scoping, doing a global owl big year, and how he got started birding.
2026-02-2048 min
The Thing with Feathers: birds and hope with Courtney Ellis114: Badgerland Birding with Derek SallmannWhen I attend birding festivals, I love to go out on tours. There’s nothing like loading into a van with five or ten other bird enthusiasts and a couple of guides and see what we discover together. Plus: the guides carry the big, heavy spotting scopes, which is a nice perk on a long, hot day. I don’t usually look into who my guides are before I sign up for one tour over another—I figure that if they’ve been hired, they’re qualified and know the area, and that I’ll have plenty of time to g...
2026-01-2630 min
Bird’s Eye ViewS5 E13: Badgerland Birding Brothers. A conversation with Ryan and Derek Sallmann.My guests in this episode are Ryan and Derek Sallmann. We always have wide-ranging conversations. This time, we had a great chat about Wisconsin birds, Gulls, their Badgerland Birding content, football, and even Sasquatch! Thanks Guys!Please subscribe to BADGERLAND BIRDING ON YOUTUBE. Listen to and watch THE BADGERLAND BIRDING PODCAST. Also follow BADGERLAND BIRDING ON INSTAGRAM. Thanks for listening!Support the show
2025-10-151h 01The Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 79 - Birding The Best Spots in The United States While Not Having A Drivers License with Nathaniel WegnerNathaniel Wegner has been along for many adventures with the Badgerland Birding crew and an extremely skilled birder even without having a drivers license.
2025-06-2045 min
Unfiltered - Rise - Podcast174. Unfiltered Mormonism: The King of Beaver Island with Badgerland LegendsWelcoming Badgerland Legends Jeff to the show today for some even more wild Mormon history! I never knew about a secret sect of Mormons that was led by a self-proclaimed King!Thats right King James Jesse Strang was just that! King of Beaver Island!Badgerland Legends Jeff contacted me with this gem of information and boy is it a wild ride with a hidden stain on the history of the church!This history isn't some wild tale it is backed by Emma herself!And King Strang was...
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Unfiltered - Rise - PodcastThe Mormon King of Beaver Island with Badgerland LegendsWelcoming Badgerland Legends Jeff to the show today for some even more wild Mormon history! I never knew about a secret sect of Mormons that was led by a self-proclaimed King!Thats right King James Jesse Strang was just that! King of Beaver Island!Badgerland Legends Jeff contacted me with this gem of information and boy is it a wild ride with a hidden stain on the history of the church!This history isn't some wild tale it is backed by Emma herself!And King Strang was baptized by THE Joseph Smith! Come along for this journey into history with...
2025-05-191h 33The Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 56 - Bird Photography, Social Media, and more! With Trav In the BushWe talk with Travis Layton, known online as "Trav in the Bush", all about bird photography, Canada, being a social media influencer, and more! Get Trav's free photography guide here: travinthebush.com/badgerland
Link to Trav's workshops: https://www.travinthebush.com/photography-workshops-2025
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Bird’s Eye ViewS3 E19: Badgerland Birding. Wisconsin birds, US chases, and cryptids with Ryan and Derek Sallmann.In this episode my guests are Ryan and Derek Sallmann from Badgerland Birding! Follow the links below to learn more about them and enjoy the many hours of great content they have produced. The Badgerland Birding Podcast on SpotifyBadgerland Birding on YouTubeBadgerland Birding WebsiteBadgerland Birding on FacebookBadgerland Birding on InstagramSupport the show
2024-11-131h 35
All My Children Wear Fur Coats with Peggy HoytBill Stewart - Badgerland Reptile RescueJoin Peggy Hoyt as she speaks with Bill Stewart, facility director for Badgerland Reptile Rescue. Uncover lesser-known facts about reptile care. Hear Bill's philosophy on the therapeutic potential of reptiles, drawing from his background in child psychology. Support the show
2024-10-3134 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 45 - Birding in Canada, Boreal Birds, and more! - With Josh DewittWe talk with Canadian birder and guide Josh Dewitt about birding in Manitoba, as well as Churchill, the polar bear capital of the world, Canadian stereotypes, and more!
2024-10-2550 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 44 - Spooky Birds, State Lists, Rhode Island, and more!We talk about some spooky birds in anticipation of halloween, as well as the total species seen in a few states, what it would be like to do a Big Year in Rhode Island, and more!
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2024-10-1847 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 43 - Buena Vista Grasslands, Prairie-chicken Conservation, and more! - With Rob PendergastWe talk with Portage County, WI birder and eBird reviewer Rob Pendergast about Buena Vista Grasslands, Greater Prairie-chicken conservation, and more!
2024-10-1153 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 42 - 2024/2025 Winter Finch Forecast! With Tyler Hoar and Matt YoungWe get the inside scoop about the 2024/2025 winter finch forecast from two of the compilers, Tyler Hoar and Matt Young. You can see the written forecast on the Finch Research Network Website: https://finchnetwork.org/winter-finch-forecast-2024-25Link to the new Finch Field Guide (As Amazon Associates we do earn from qualifying purchases: https://amzn.to/3TNEgce)
2024-09-2943 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 41 - A Guide to Florida Birds and Birding - With Kirsten HinesWe talk with the author of the "Birds of Florida" field guide Kirsten Hines about Florida birds and birding, invasive species, and more!
Link to Kirsten's book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/birds-of-florida-9781472993366/
2024-09-2948 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 40 - Everything You Need to Know About Gulls! - With Amar AyyashWe talk with gull Expert Amar Ayyash about all things gulls, including beginner tips, cool hybrids, some underrated species, his new book "The Gull Guide: North America" and more!
Link to the book: https://tinyurl.com/5n8xkt79
Link to the blog: http://www.anythinglarus.com
Link to the North American Gulls Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nagulls
2024-09-201h 15The Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 39 - Birding Changes Over Time, Birding Southeastern Wisconsin - With Spence StehnoWe talk with president of the Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club, Spence Stehno about how birding has changed over time, the bird club, birding in Southeastern Wisconsin, and more!
2024-09-1359 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 38 - Birding Brazil, Hawk Ridge, Victor Emmanuel Nature Tours, and more! - With Erik BruhnkeWe talk with "The Bob Ross of Birding" Erik Bruhnke, who is always excited and passionate about the world of birding. He is a guide for Victor Emmanuel Nature Tours and is also involved with Hawk Ridge, doing migration counts!
Learn more about Erik here: https://www.ventbird.com/our-team/ErikBruhnke/26
2024-09-061h 11The Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 37 - Talking With Greg Miller (The Real Life Jack Black from The Big Year!)We talk with Greg Miller, who was the inspiration behind Jack Black's character Brad in "The Big Year". Greg tells us all about what was real and what was embellished in the movie as well as other birding stories!
Hear more from Greg on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GregMillerBirding/
Book at tour with Greg: https://wildsidenaturetours.com/team-member/greg-miller/
2024-08-301h 38The Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 36 - Talking with the 2024 Lower 48 Big Year Leader Ezekiel DobsonWe talk with the current 2024 Lower 48 Big Year leader Ezekiel Dobson about his historic year, birding across the United States, birding in Kentucky where he's from, and more! Zeke is currently at 708 species for the year.
You can donate to Zeke's journey here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/big-year-lower-48-states
2024-08-2338 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 35 - All About Marshes! Horicon Marsh, Limpkins, and more!We talk about marshes and marsh birds, and the world's largest freshwater cattail marsh, Horicon Marsh, as well as Limpkins, Whooping Cranes, and other species.
2024-08-1626 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 34 - Our First Pelagic Birding Trip!/What You Need to Know Before Going On OneWe went on our first pelagic birding trip out of Westport, Washington. We give a sneak peak about what we saw and what it was like and also talk about what you need to know before going on your first pelagic birding trip.
2024-08-0933 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 33 - Birding Tours in Wisconsin, Birding Florida, Attitude of Gratitude - With Will HugginsWe talk with birder Will Huggins about the tour he took with us in Wisconsin, as well as his birding adventures in the PNW, South Florida, Georgia, and more.
2024-08-041h 02The Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 32 - Birding at the Grand Canyon, California Condors!We talk about what it was like Birding at the Grand Canyon and seeing California Condors. Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan also gets a shout-out.
2024-07-2630 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 31 - NEW Lumped and Split Bird Species!We talk about the new AOS update of what bird species are now considered the same and which ones are considered different.
2024-07-2043 min
Badgerland JournalRichard BongPoplar Wisconsin produced one of the best fighter pilots in U.S. History. Richard Bong became known as the Ace of All Aces after he shot down 40 Japanese airplanes. While he cemented his place in history as an American hero, his life came to a tragic end shortly before the end of the war. Tune in to learn more about the history of Richard Bong.
Let us know what other Wisconsin Heroes we should cover! Contact us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or send an email to badgerlandjournal@gmail.com
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2024-07-1633 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 30 - The Latest Birding Technology!We talk about the latest birding technology from smart bird feeders, to thermal monoculars, to binoculars that ID birds for you, and more!
2024-07-1233 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 29 - Birding Midway Atoll, Bird-related Careers - With Zach MatchinskiWe talk with Zach Matchinski about his work on Midway Atoll, including the birds that live there, how to get a job working with birds, broken camera lenses, and more!
2024-07-0550 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 28 - Big Years, Birding in Georgia, and Beginning a New Tour Guide Business with Trey McCuenWe talk with Trey McCuen about traveling across the country to see birds, what it's like birding in Georgia, the start of his new guiding business, and his interesting experiences out in the forests of North America.
2024-06-281h 12The Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 27 - New Jersey Birding, Preventing Window Strikes, and more - With Mr. Train and OtysWe talk to Jeff (Mr. Train) and Otys about what it's like birding in New Jersey, how people are working to reduce window strikes, especially in big cities like New York, and more!
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Mr. Train: Life Lessons for Better Birding and Beyond
Common Tern Article
Article about Mr. Train and Otys' work with window strikes
Otys Train's essay about window strikes
2024-06-211h 15The Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 26 - Difficult Bird IDs, Will AI Ruin Birding?We talk about some of the most difficult bird identifications, some cool sightings we've had, and play around with some AI to see how it is at generating bird photos and other scenes.
2024-06-1458 minBadgerland JournalThe Shipwreck of the TrinidadThe Shipwreck of the Trinidad was discovered by the Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association last year and was recently placed on the Historic Register by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Today we are going to discuss the history Wisconsin's recently discovered shipwrecks.
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Clough, Christopher. “This Lake Michigan ‘Time Capsule’ Shipwreck Is Now on the Wisconsin Historic Register.” Green Bay Press-Gazette, March 8, 2024. https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/stor...
2024-06-1113 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 25 - Why Summer Birding is the Worst, Nesting Birds and Nest CamerasWe talk about why summer birding comes with its own set of challenges, the bird nesting season, as well as how cool nest box cameras are.
2024-06-0730 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 24 - Big Days, History of Birding, Feral Cats - With Cole RoeckerWe talk to Wisconsin birder Cole Roecker about birding "Big Days", including the one from our latest video, the history of birding, and some of birding's biggest controversies, including feral cats.
2024-05-311h 16Badgerland JournalMildred Fish HarnackMildred Fish-Harnack was the only American women to be executed on Hitler's direct orders. She was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin and was a professor at UW-Madison before moving to Germany with her husband Arvid Harnack. When the Nazis rose to power Mildred, Arvid and their friends began to work against the authoritarian government even though it would eventually cost them their lives. Tune in to learn more about this remarkably courageous women.
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2024-05-2840 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 23 - Birding Indiana, Inaccessible Island - w/13 year-old Birder MannyWe talk to 13 year-old birder Manny from Indiana about how he got into birding, birding in Indiana, the Inaccessible Island Rail, and more!
2024-05-2448 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 22 - Texas Hill Country, Big Days, Our New Guiding Network! - With Ty AllenWe talk with Texas birder Ty Allen about Big Days, how he started birding, and about our new guiding network, which Ty is a part of! You can book a tour with Ty or any of our guides at www.badgerlandbirding.com.
2024-05-1759 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 21 - The Biggest Week in American BirdingWe give a preview about what it's like going to The Biggest Week in American Birding, which happens annually in Ohio. We will be releasing a bunch of content about it in the future. You can learn more here: https://www.biggestweekinamericanbirding.com
2024-05-1019 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 20 - Birding in Vermont, shorebirds, peg-legged Oystercatchers, and more! - With Max CarrollWe talked with birder and field tech Max Carroll about birding in Vermont, shorebird survey, and field tech work, a peg-legged American Oystercatcher that's still kicking, and more! You can follow Max on instagram @max.manhattan.
2024-05-031h 18The Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 19 - Raptor Research, Harris's Hawks, and More! - With Brooke PoplinWe talk with Master's Student Brooke Poplin about her research studying Harris's Hawks in Texas, including capture methods, technological advancements, other raptors, and more.
2024-04-2656 minBadgerland JournalPabst's German IdentityToday's episode discusses the German-American identity of the Pabst Family. I am joined by Grace Mager as we discuss how the beer baron's family navigated both their German heritage as immigrants, as well as their love of their new home in Milwaukee.
Check out the Pabst Mansion website here
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“Brilliantly Wedded.” Milwaukee Sentinel. June 23, 1897.
“Eulogy of Capt. Pabst by Gen. F. C. Winkler. Milwaukee Journal. January 5, 1904. 9.
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2024-04-2544 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 18 - Bird Research, Plovers, Covid Birders, and More - With Maria BleitzI talk with Graduate Research Assistant Maria Bleitz about how the Covid-19 pandemic got her into birding, some of her research and work in Michigan, California, and Oklahoma, how goofy plovers are, and more!
2024-04-1944 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 17 - Woodcocks, Crazy People, and Feral CatsWe talk about going to see American Woodcocks in the spring, some interesting encounters we've had with people while birding, the controversy of feral cats, as well as some interesting new gadgets we've been testing.
2024-04-1236 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 16 - Birding in Washington, State Big Years, and Breaking Birding Records - With Liam HutchesonWe talk with young birder Liam Hutcheson who just broke the State Big Year record in Washington in 2023. Discussions include birding in Washington, his Big Year, the proposed Barred Owl cull, and more. You can check out Liam's Instagram @liamhutchesonwildlife.
2024-04-0548 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 15 - Stories From a Global Bird Guide from Wildside Nature Tours - With Alex LamoreauxWe talk with Alex Lamoreaux, one of the guides for Wildside Nature Tours, about his travels all over the world, his crazy stories, favorite experiences, and more!
Learn more about Alex and his tours at: https://wildsidenaturetours.com/team-member/alex-lamoreaux/
2024-03-2943 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 14 - Caribbean Birding, Bird Banding, and Todies - with Holly GarrodI talk with Holly Garrod, who is the coordinator of the Caribbean Bird Banding Network with Birds Caribbean about what it's like birding in the Caribbean, bird banding, and all things Todies! You can follow Holly on instagram @orn.ecology.
2024-03-2258 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 13 - All About Warblers! Getting Excited for Spring MigrationWe talk about our favorite warblers, which ones are overrated and underrated, as well as what we're looking forward to this spring!
2024-03-1543 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 12 - Birding in Wisconsin, County Big Years, and Sketchy Encounters in the Woods - With Tim HahnWe talk with Wisconsin birder Tim Hahn about the Wisconsin birding scene, doing a county Big Year, sketchy encounters in the forest and more!
2024-03-081h 12The Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 11 - Being a Young Birder, Guiding in Texas, Birding in Hawaii - With Ryan RodriguezWe talk with Ryan Rodriguez, a 16-year-old birder from South Texas, about what it's like being a young birder, guiding in South Texas, his quest to see the last ʻakikiki in Hawaii, and more!
2024-03-0138 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 10 - Bird Photography Tips from a Pro, Birding in Australia, Enjoying the Outdoors - With Duade PatonDuade Paton is an experienced bird and nature photographer who also runs his own YouTube Channel with nearly 80,000 subscribers. Hear about some of his favorite photography tips, some of his favorite gear, as well as what it's like living and birding in Australia. Make sure to check out Duade's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Duade
2024-02-231h 02The Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 9 - Owl Photography, Thermal Cameras, Illinois Birding - With Matt ZuroWe talk with photographer Matt Zuro about how he captures incredible bird photos, including many of the owl species that live in the northern United States, using thermal cameras for birding, and birding in Illinois. All photos seen in the video version of this episode are photos taken by Matt. You can check out his photos on his instagram @zurotography.
2024-02-171h 16The Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 8 - All About Owls! (Superb Owl Sunday Special)Owls are captivating, and fascinating to watch. On this episode we talk about owls you can find in North America, specifically discussing encounters we've had with these species, as well as some tips on how to find owls, and best practices for observing them ethically.
2024-02-0954 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 7 - Our Most EPIC Birding Successes and Failures!We (Derek and Ryan) talk about some of our coolest and most memorable experiences, as well as some of our most disappointing. We also go through some of the most interesting species on our life lists and some that we're excited to look for in the future.
2024-02-021h 02The Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 6 - Making a Birding Podcast, Birding Festivals, Birding in Arizona - With ChrisWe talk with Chris, creator of the "Looking at Birds" podcast about what's it's like making each episode, how he got into birding, as well as what it's like living in Arizona, birding festivals, and more! You can check out Chris's podcast here! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/looking-at-birds-a-birding-podcast/id1561550706
2024-01-2659 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 5 - Birding in Central California, Sassy Wrens, Rare Bird Stories - With Rachel ClarkWe talk with Rachel Clark, professional birding guide from "Central California Birding Tours" about what it's like to bird in the diverse habitats of California. We also talk about if all wrens are sassy, and some of our stories about finding and looking for rare birds, as well as the trip we took to California. You can check out Rachel's website at https://centralcaliforniabirdingtours.com.
2024-01-191h 20The Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 4 - Birding in Oklahoma, Colima Warbler Hike, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch - With Alex HarmanWe talk with Alex Harman, a graduate student at Oklahoma State University about what it's like birding in Oklahoma, the possibility of doing the Colima Warbler hike in Texas, the Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch in Wisconsin, and more!
2024-01-1254 min
Looking at Birds: A Birding PodcastE60 - Derek Sallmann + Snowy Owl & Badgerland BirdingMy guest is Derek Sallmann, one half of the sibling-duo behind Badgerland Birding, a popular YouTube channel with a focus on birding, bird-feeding and nature in general. They recently launched a new birding podcast: The Badgerland Birding podcast. You can also find Derek and his brother Ryan, out and around Wisconsin, leading birding tours.For more from Derek and Badgerland Birding, check out the following:Blog - http://badgerlandbirding.wordpress.comYouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@BadgerlandBirdingPodcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7wtoWCxAaj0dvQuXq2nxYD?si=e9365264ac694f5fTheir YouTube Episode on the...
2024-01-0839 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 3 - All about South Texas, Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, Texas Rare Birds - With Justin LeClaireWe talk with Justin LeClaire from the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program about birding in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, some of the rare birds currently in the state, his county Big Year, and more!
2024-01-051h 00The Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 2 - First of the Year Birding Challenge, Marbled Murrelet and Spotted Owl Surveys, Birding South Texas - With Eric KonkolWe talk with our friend and Wisconsin birder Eric Konkol about the First of the Year Birding Challenge, his work doing Marbled Murrelet and Spotted Owl surveys in the Pacific Northwest, as well as some of his recent trips, including what it's like to bird in South Texas.
2023-12-2956 minBadgerland JournalWisconsin's GeographyThe state of Wisconsin has a large variety of geographic features. Much of the land has been influenced by the glaciers when they melted over 17,000 years ago. Today's podcast will cover some of the most well-known features such as the driftless area, the Kettle Moraine, the Niagara escarpment, ancient coral reefs, and the sub-continental divide.
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2023-12-2639 minThe Badgerland Birding PodcastEpisode 1 - Who We Are, Beginner Birding Struggles, Starting Our YouTube ChannelDerek and Ryan talk about how they got into birding, the challenges they faced when first starting, and how they started their YouTube Channel "Badgerland Birding" which now has over 27,000 subscribers.
2023-12-2226 minBadgerland JournalGerman-Americans in WisconsinOne of my fellow graduate students Jesse Marshall took some time out of his busy schedule at St. Augustine Prep here in Milwaukee to join the episode today. His research focuses largely on the experience of German Americans in the United States. Much of his research looks at Milwaukee Wisconsin because of its high German-American population. We discuss how the German-American experience has changed and adapted in Milwaukee and the United States beginning from the country's inception to the modern day.
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2023-09-0156 minBadgerland JournalGathering Places W/ Dr. CantwellToday Dr. Christopher Cantwell of Loyola University Chicago joins us to discuss his project Gathering Places which looks at the history of religious places in Milwaukee. He talks about how the project was started when he was teaching at UW-Milwaukee. In addition, we discuss the significance of the project and what the future holds for this digital archive. Click the link to check out The Gathering Places. If you'd like to know more about Dr. Cantwell's research and projects click here.
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2023-07-2645 minBadgerland JournalInterview With Dr. Michael ObergDr. Michael Oberg of SUNY Geneseo the Author of Professional Indian: The American Odyssey of Eleazer Williams was kind enough to join the podcast and discuss his book. He has spent hours understanding the mind of Williams and has intriguing insights into the complex man. We discuss Williams's faith, his flaws, and his legacy in both Wisconsin and New York. Williams spent his life attempting to get ahead, and in the end, was left with very little. The podcast attempt to understand his motivations, and his importance today.
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2023-07-121h 12Badgerland JournalBrewing in MKE W/ Steve Schaffer & Michael BareraSpecial guests Steve Schaffer and Michael Barera, archivists at the Milwaukee County Historical Society, join us today to discuss the history of breweries in Milwaukee. We discuss everything beer from the early history of breweries, beer gardens, tide houses, and prohibition. Let us know if there are any specific breweries you want us to cover in future podcasts!
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2023-06-2858 minBadgerland JournalThe Mysterious Shipwreck of the GriffonThe first large shipping vessel to sail the Great Lakes disappeared in 1679 and was never heard or seen from again. The Griffon was built by explorer Rene Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle in order to help expand the fur trade in North America. Its maiden voyage was from New York to what is modern-day Wisconsin. After waiting out a storm, it departed from either Washington or Rock Island off the Door Peninsula, never to be seen again. Theories of what happened to the Griffon have appeared over the past three centuries. While none have been confirmed, there have...
2023-06-1440 minBadgerland JournalWisconsin Borders and StatehoodHave you ever wondered why the Upper Peninsula is not a part of Wisconsin? Did you know that Chicago, Duluth, and St. Paul were all originally part of Wisconsin's intended state borders? Today's episode discusses the formation of Wisconsin's borders and its eventual statehood. Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and Minnesota were all part of the Northwest Territory of 1787. The charter lay out proposed borders for the future states formed from out of the territory. Initially, Wisconsin's borders were larger than the current state borders. How did this happen? Over the course of many years, each surrounding state began...
2023-05-2933 minBadgerland JournalHistory of Prisons W/ Dant'e CottinghamIn this episode, we have a special guest, Dant'e Cottingham, a community organizer for EXPO (Ex-incarcerated People Organizing) Wisconsin. We will discuss a bit about the prison history in Wisconsin however it will not be our normal format. The majority of the podcast is dedicated to more current issues as Dant'e talks about his own experience with incarceration in addition to the organizations he now works with to help people before and after incarceration. We also discuss proposed reforms to the Wisconsin constitution that were just voted on in the previous election. Listen in to learn more about prisons...
2023-05-171h 14Badgerland JournalCardinal Samuel Stritch W/ Fr. AvellaSamuel Stritch was born in Nashville Tennessee in 1887. He was an influential figure in the Catholic history of the Midwest, including serving as the Archbishop of Milwaukee. Our guest, Fr. Steven Avella, joins us today to discuss the life of Stritch, his passion for education, and his reaction to major events in U.S. history, such as the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War.
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2023-05-031h 21Badgerland JournalJ.R.R Tolkien Collection W/ Bill FlissJ.R.R. Tolkien is the author of popular works such as The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. He has a huge fan base that spans the world and while he never set foot in the United States, a large chunk of his manuscript collection resides at Marquette University in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Our guest is Dr. Bill Fliss who is the archivist in charge of the Tolkien Collection. We discuss how the collection came to be at Marquette, Tolkien fans, Tolkien exhibits, and an oral history started by Bill. Tune in to this awesome interview to learn more
2023-04-0349 minBadgerland JournalThe Attempted Assassination of Teddy RooseveltTeddy Roosevelt in 1912 decided to run for a third term as president after being disappointed in his hand-picked successor William Howard Taft's administration. After losing the Republican nomination, Roosevelt ran as a third-party candidate, and the campaign became extremely heated. Toward the end of the campaign, he visited Milwaukee Wisconsin where he was shot from five feet away. Tune in to find out about the attempted assassination of President Teddy Roosevelt.
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2023-02-2226 minBadgerland JournalThe Birth of the Republican PartyJanuary 1854 in Washington D.C. a senator from Illinois introduced a bill to congress. Slavery had become a hotly contested issue within the United States and this bill seeks to resolve the issue of free versus slave states. Little did the man who introduced the bill know that once passed this bill will lead to the downfall of a major political party, and the birth of a new one. Tune into our latest episode about how Wisconsin played a role in the creation of the Republican party.
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2023-02-0827 minBadgerland JournalEleazer Williams - The Lost Dauphin? Pt. 2When we left off in part 1 Eleazer Williams had begun to push the Oneida to move from New York to Wisconsin. Nothing about this endeavor would be easy, as the Oneida and his benefactors began to question his reliability. As Williams's influence waned, he struggled to stay relevant in Wisconsin and New York. He would eventually adopt a new angle, one that would make his name known across the nation. His claim to be the Lost Dauphin of France was published worldwide, and even Mark Twain and the Prince de Joinville both commented on the story. Tune in to...
2023-01-251h 00Badgerland JournalEleazer Williams - The Lost Dauphin? Pt. 1We are changing things up on Badgerland Journal because our story today starts in France during the French Revolution. The King and Queen have been beheaded and there is a mystery surrounding the final days of the prince who is the heir to the French throne. Some believe he escaped death and survived outside of France...
One man Eleazer Williams will claim to be the Lost Dauphin which makes for a great podcast, but besides his claim to be a lost prince, he is a pivotal figure in Wisconsin history. He is at the heart of the O...
2023-01-1149 minBadgerland JournalChristmas In WisconsinI am dreaming of a white Christmas. Just like the ones I knew before... Merry Christmas everyone!
This episode is going back in time to Wisconsin's Christmas past as we discuss some of the earliest recorded Christmases along with a few traditions that are not specific to Wisconsin but are celebrated in different regions of the state. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Make sure to let us know on Facebook, Instagram, or send an email badgerlandjournal@gmail.com
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Alexandra Churchill Updated November 03, 2021. “The Untold Story of the Christmas Pick...
2022-12-2028 minBadgerland JournalIndian Burial MoundsWhen settlers first began arriving in Wisconsin they discovered large mounds formed in the shape of people and animals. These mounds were left by an earlier indigenous civilization. However, this was not the only intriguing discovery to be found in Wisconsin. Tune in to learn more about the purpose of these mounds, and the work that has gone into preserving them. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, or send an email badgerlandjournal@gmail.com
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"The Journey of Lehi and his family from Jerusalem to the continent of America, in the first year of the...
2022-12-0231 min
Spooks, Creeps, & Assorted DevilryCreeps with Peeps Double Feature: Bigfoot Society / Badgerland LegendsCreeps with Peeps double feature: First interview with Jeremiah from Bigfoot Society & Second interview with Jeff from Badgerland Legends
You can find Jeremiah at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1776676552666882
https://www.instagram.com/bigfootsociety/
https://twitter.com/bigfoot_society
You can find Jeff at:
https://www.facebook.com/badgerlandlegends
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075394945860
https://www.instagram.com/badgerlandlegends/
Links from Jeff at Badgerland
https://www.youtube.com...
2022-11-1854 minBadgerland JournalSinking of the SS Edmund FitzgeraldOn November 10th, 1975 the SS Edmund Fitzgerald was caught in one of the worst storms imaginable. Before the evening was out the Edmund Fitzgerald lay at the bottom of Lake Superior in two pieces. Afterward, there were many questions about what caused this ship to sink. Tune in to find out the different theories! Let us know your favorite on Facebook, Instagram, or send an email badgerlandjournal@gmail.com
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“The Edmund Fitzgerald.” Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society, https://www.shipwreckmuseum.com/edmund-fitzgerald/.
Rowley, Christopher, director. Shipwreck: The Mystery of the Edmond Fitzgerald. Acce...
2022-11-1031 min
Wisconsin Drunken HistoryEp. 126 - Wisco Tavern Haunts pt.2 (featuring Badgerland Legends Jeff)Exploring some of Wisconsin's most haunted taverns (part 2)with our friend Badgerland Legends Jeff, featuring music from Hey Mercedes, and a review of Karben4 "K4 Hard Seltzer".
2022-11-061h 10Wisconsin Drunken HistoryEp. 125 - Wisco Tavern Haunts pt.1 (featuring Badgerland Legends Jeff)Exploring some of Wisconsin's most haunted taverns (part 1)with our friend Badgerland Legends Jeff, featuring music from The Robbs, and a review of Karben4 Chu-Hi hard seltzer.
2022-10-301h 02Badgerland JournalWisconsin Death TripBetween 1890-1910 Black River Falls fell on hard times, due to the lumber industry and mines failing. People were out of work, and many succumbed to alcoholism, mental health issues, or other sinister means. In 1973 Michael Lesy wrote a book using photographs and newspaper articles from the time to show how grisly and morbid life was during this time. His book Wisconsin Death Trip was turned into a documentary in 1999. This episode dives into macabre and grotesque stories during this time.
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2022-10-2526 minBadgerland JournalSecond Salem - Whitewater WisconsinWhitewater Wisconsin is known as the Second Salem. There are plenty of ghost stories to back up its name, but this episode dives into not only the legend and lore surrounding this city, but the historical roots of these stories. Plus we threw in a little bit of historical murder and mayhem. It is after all spooky season. Be sure to let me know what other spooky stories you want to hear during the month of October.
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2022-10-1028 minBadgerland JournalThe Home Front Interview W/ David HannekenThis episode is a little different than our normal episode. I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with David Hanneken and talk about his historical fiction book The Home Front. The book takes place in Wisconsin during WWII and specifically discusses the POWs housed in Wisconsin during the war. David shares his research and process for writing the book, his inspiration, and general views on history.
If you would like to keep up with David or purchase a copy of his book check out his website
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2022-09-3053 minBadgerland JournalDeath's DoorDoor County takes its name from the passage between the Bay of Green Bay and Lake Michigan. The French, drawing on native stories, named the passage Cap a la Mort or Death's Door. How it gained this name is shrouded in legend, but Death's Door has claimed multiple ships throughout the year. Tune in to find out more about this legendary passage. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, or send an email badgerlandjournal@gmail.com
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“A.P. Nichols.” Wisconsin Shipwrecks. Wisconsin Historical Society, 2022. https://www.wisconsinshipwrecks.org/Vessel/Details/2?region=Index.
2022-09-1629 minBadgerland JournalMob Hideaways and Little BohemiaProhibition during the 1920s made for great business within the Chicago Mob, but what did these outlaws do when the police got too close? They took a vacation to Wisconsin of course! Mobsters and Gangsters Like Al Capone, Jimmy Hoffa, Baby Face Nelson, and John Dillinger all used Wisconsin as a hideout to take a break from their criminal ways... sort of. Listen to find out more and how the FBI had a botched raid to capture some of these criminals. Let us know what you think on Facebook, Instagram, or send an email badgerlandjournal@gmail.com
2022-09-0538 minBadgerland JournalHarley DavidsonHarley Davidson is one of the most well-known businesses to come out of Wisconsin, but did you know it all started with four men in a small yard shed? Tune in to find out how Harley-Davidson became the best-known Motorcycle company in the world. We love feedback!
Let us know what you think on Facebook, Instagram, or send an email badgerlandjournal@gmail.com
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“Arthur Davidson and Bill Harley.” Wisconsin Historical Society, January 5, 2016. https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS14769.
Bosse, Paula. “Chasing Pancho Villa on the Border in Tri...
2022-08-2531 minWisconsin Drunken HistoryEp. 93 - Dr. Evermor (Forevertron) Interview w/ Badgerland Legends (Jeff)Dr. Evermor (Tom Every) sculptor and artist, music from Smoke Free Home, Milwaukee Loves series "Milwaukee Loves Cultura" (Component Brewing + HPGM), Interview with Jeff of Badgerland Legends.
2022-02-2753 min
Badgerland JournalOld AbeDid you know that an Eagle lived in the Wisconsin State Capital for 15 years? Old Abe became the mascot for the Wisconsin 8th infantry during the Civil War and saw thirty-seven battles and skirmishes during the war. He became a legendary eagle known throughout the country. Tune in to find out more about Old Abe. Don't forget to keep in touch on Facebook, Instagram, or send an email badgerlandjournal@gmail.com
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“Chief Sky, Now Blind and Helpless Tells Story of ‘Old Abe’ War Eagle.” Eau Claire Leader, March 27, 1914.
WHS Online C...
2022-02-0337 minBadgerland JournalRoaring Dan Seavey: Pirate of the Great LakesRoaring Dan Seavey was as colorful of a character as they come. He had connections to the Pabst family and the Chicago Mob. Adventure followed him where ever he went, but he was most well known for being the only man charged with Piracy on the Great Lakes. Tune in to listen to the life of Dan Seavey. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, or send an email badgerlandjournal@gmail.com
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Dan Seavey, April 2014. https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/%202012/04/DanSeavey.pdf.
Schmitt, Gavin. Great Lakes Pirate: The Adventures of...
2022-01-2040 minBadgerland JournalWhat in the World is a Hodag?What in the World is a Hodag? It's a demon, water panther and mascot all rolled into one. Tune in to find out how this mythical creature became synonymous Rhinelander Wisconsin. Keep in touch on Facebook, Instagram, or send an email badgerlandjournal@gmail.com
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Emily Bright, Emily. “The Legend of the Hodag.” Wisconsin Life, January 19, 2018. https://wisconsinlife.org/story/the-legend-of-the-hodag/.
“The Hodag.” Wisconsin Historical Society, May 26, 2020. https://wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS16353.
Kortenhof, Kurt. “Hodag.” Wisconsin Historical Society, August 3, 2012. https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS2321.
Uhlig, Kei...
2022-01-1327 minBadgerland JournalOrigins of the Wisconsin Fish FryWe have had our first listeners request! Today we are diving into how Fish Fries became so popular in Wisconsin.
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“Fish Fry Fridays, 1997-2010.” Wisconsin Historical Society, August 7, 2013. https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS3968.
Johnson, Samantha. “History in the Eating: Popularity of Fish Fries Has Remained Steadfast for Decades.” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 29, 2016. https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/food/history/2016/04/29/history-in-the-eating-popularity-of-fish-fries-has-remained-steadfast-for-decades/84960658/.
Ripp, Mel. “A Brief History of the Wisconsin Fish Fry.” Trav...
2021-12-3108 minBadgerland JournalThe Christmas Tree ShipLake Michigan has taken countless ships throughout it's history. Despite this, ships would attempt journeys from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Chicago in the early winter months in order to bring Christmas trees to the city. One captain became so well known for this journey, he was given the nickname Captain Santa. However, his last journey ended in tragedy. Tune in to find out more about the history of the Christmas Tree Ship! Keep in touch on Facebook, Instagram, or send an email badgerlandjournal@gmail.com
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“Capt Herman ‘Frank’ Schuenemann (1865-1912...
2021-12-2428 minBadgerland JournalOrigins of the Wisconsin Old FashionedOld Fashioneds and fish fries are a staple at any supper club in Wisconsin. Have you ever wondered where Wisconsin got its unique spin on the Old Fashioned?
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If you are in search of a muddler check out Silverwood Arts
Sources:
“The History of Brandy.” The Brandy Bar + Cocktails, April 6, 2018. https://thebrandybar.com/brandy-history/.
Leahy, Colleen. “Wisconsin’s Old-Fashioned with a Twist.” Wisconsin Public Radio, April 18, 2019. https://www.wpr.org/wisconsins-old-fashioned-twist.
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2021-12-1309 min
My Favorite BirderDerek Sallmann- Badgerland BirdingJoin me this week as I sit down and talk to one half of the awesome brother birding duo of Badgerland Birding. Derek has his B.S. in Biology from Wisconsin Lutheran College, working on his M.S. in Marine and Environmental Biology at Nicholls State University. Find out how he and his brother started one of the best birding Youtube channels around.
2021-08-271h 07Badgerland JournalWhy Are We The Badger State?Have you ever wondered why Wisconsin is the Badger State? It isn't because of the abundance of badgers... Join Badgerland Journal as we discuss how we became the Badger State. Let us know what you think on Facebook, Instagram, or send an email badgerlandjournal@gmail.com
2021-08-2610 minBadgerland JournalWWII POWs in Wisconsin? Part IIDid you know 39 communities throughout Wisconsin housed German prisoners of war during WWII? Tune in to learn about these POWs and the relationships they had with different Wisconsin communities.
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2021-02-2514 minBadgerland JournalWWII POWs in Wisconsin?Did you know 39 communities throughout Wisconsin housed German prisoners of war during WWII? Tune in to learn about how they got here and how they played an important role they played in filling the labor shortage caused by the war.
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2020-12-1815 min
Badgerland JournalJoshua GloverPlease take a listen to my very first podcast!
It is the story of Joshua Glover and the State of Wisconsin taking on the Federal Government over the refusal to return a former slave to Missouri.
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