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Evan Oakeson
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Brutal Wisconsin
The Disappearance of Northwest Orient Flight 2501
This week C.J. and Evan discuss the disappearance of Northwest Orient Flight 2501 in the summer of 1950. News: Federal funding for WI conservation projects approved; Lumberjack World Championships.
2022-08-31
1h 10
Brutal Wisconsin
Sidney Gottlieb: Father of MK ULTRA
Join C.J. and Evan as they discuss the father of MK ULTRA (and UW Madison graduate) Sidney Gottlieb and his role in the CIA’s search for the Manchurian candidate. News: Ron Johnson on Social Security and Medicare; AR-15s in Madison County schools.
2022-08-10
1h 43
Brutal Wisconsin
Carl Sandburg Part IV
2022-08-03
1h 34
Brutal Wisconsin
Carl Sandburg Part III
This week C.J. and Evan continue their discussion of Carl Sandburg by talking about his massive Abraham Lincoln biography and his poetry collection The People, Yes. News: Republican Governor pre-debate discussion and commentary.
2022-07-27
1h 43
Brutal Wisconsin
Carl Sandburg Part II- Smoke & Steel
This week C.J. and Evan discuss Carl Sandburg’s work on the Chicago race riot of 1919 as well as his poetry collection Smoke and Steel. News: New 988 Emergency Crisis Line; Trump’s bogus ballot box claims.
2022-07-20
1h 25
Brutal Wisconsin
Carl Sandburg Part One
This week C.J. and Evan have a discussion about Carl Sandburg and his early life and works, up to the publication of Chicago Poems in 1916. News: Kenosha Cty declares 2nd Amendment sanctuary; WI Supreme Court disallows absentee ballots; Ron Johnson pulls campaign ad.
2022-07-13
2h 01
Brutal Wisconsin
Dreaming History: Modern Indigenous Writing
This Week C.J. and Evan discuss poems and a short story from a collection of writings by Indigenous Wisconsinites called Dreaming History. News: Wisconsin leaders respond to Roe v. Wade decision (and so do we).
2022-06-29
1h 32
Brutal Wisconsin
Rosemary Kennedy
This week C.J. and Evan discuss the neurodivergence of Rosemary Kennedy, her family’s response to it, and her eventual lobotomy. News: Dane Co. sues over PFAS requirements; Madison’s 33rd Juneteenth celebration; Goodman Community Center Free Career Closet.
2022-06-22
1h 46
Brutal Wisconsin
Wisconsin Weirdness Part IV
This week the Brutal Wisconsin boys discuss some more Wisconsin weirdness including: more Mothman, the Beast of 92, and Forest Hill Cemetery. News: The Contemptible Gableman; GOP allows Evers Admin PFAS standards.
2022-06-15
1h 04
Brutal Wisconsin
Eugene Moran and John Touchett: B-17 Crewmen From Wisconsin
C.J. and Evan discuss the experiences of two B-17 crew men from the state of Wisconsin, as well as the experiences of the German victims of their attacks. News: WI sundown towns; Lyin’ Ted heads to MKE; Afghan refugee dentist story.
2022-06-08
1h 25
Brutal Wisconsin
The Goatman
Join C.J.& Evan as they discuss the story of the goatman of Washington County, in both folklore and, possibly, reality. News: Whitefish Bay students protest gun violence; Lac du Flambeau tribal youth taught tradition of spearfishing.
2022-06-01
1h 19
Brutal Wisconsin
The Ancestor by August Derleth (Read by Evan)
Join Evan for a dramatic reading of The Ancestor, by August Derleth.
2022-05-25
37 min
Brutal Wisconsin
August Derleth Part III: The Lovecraft Connection
C.J. and Evan finish their discussion of August Derleth by touching on his relationship with noted racist H.P. Lovecraft. Because of Derleth’s pivotal role in the preservation of Lovecraft’s work we will touch on the Cthulhu Mythos, as well as Lovecraft’s racism. News: WI Cannabis Expo; State legislators joining right-wing FB groups.
2022-05-25
1h 40
Brutal Wisconsin
August Derleth Part Two
Join C.J., Evan, and Kent as they continue their discussion of August Derleth and his work. This week they discuss more of his poetry, as well as prose poems from his book Walden West. News: Wisconsin legislators mass exodus; RoJo only more popular than McConnell.
2022-05-18
1h 32
Brutal Wisconsin
The Life and Times of August Derleth Part I
Join C.J., Evan, and Kent as they discuss the life of August Derleth, one of the most prolific writers from the state of Wisconsin. This week they will discuss his work, including reading a few of his poems, as well as his numerous achievements. News: AG Kaul refuses abortion ban enforcement; Madison anti-abortion arson attack.
2022-05-11
1h 10
Brutal Wisconsin
100th Episode Spooktacular
Join C.J., Evan, and Kent for the hundredth episode of Brutal Wisconsin! We reflect on 100 episodes and engage in some good ol’ Spring Spookin’!
2022-05-04
1h 35
Brutal Wisconsin
Manabush Part Two
Join your hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss more myths of Manabush, a culture hero of the Anishinabe. This week they go beyond the stories of the Menominee by discussing Chippewa and Ojibwa stories as well. News: Uptick in white supremacist activity in WI; plans to change the derogatory names of places in Wisconsin.
2022-04-20
1h 38
Brutal Wisconsin
Manabush Part One
Join your hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss the stories of Manabush, a culture hero of the Menominee. This week they talk about Manabush’s origins, the time he told his thigh to keep watch, and the origin of corn. News: Cavalier Johnson’s victory, and WIGOP election “review” continues.
2022-04-13
1h 38
Brutal Wisconsin
Wisconsin Folklore Part Four: Zombie Raccoons
2022-04-06
1h 45
Brutal Wisconsin
Shiloh Revisited
Join your hosts C.J. and Evan as they revisit the Battle of Shiloh. They also discuss C.J.’s recent visit to the Shiloh National Military Park and he shares what he learned in the process. News: Evers signs healthcare worker protection bill, and new downtown biking/walking infrastructure plans.
2022-03-30
1h 31
Brutal Wisconsin
The Red Horn Cycle Part II
2022-03-15
1h 58
Brutal Wisconsin
The Red Horn Cycle Part One: He-Who-Wears-Human-Heads-As-Earrings
Join your hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss the Red Horn cycle, where they follow He-Who-Wears-Human-Heads-As-Earrings as he goes on the warpath with Kunu, hunts bears, and faces down giants. News: MKE Ukrainians protest and Evers’ fight for fair maps.
2022-03-09
1h 51
Brutal Wisconsin
The Tall Tales of Wisconsin Lumberjacks: A BW Minisode
2022-03-02
16 min
Brutal Wisconsin
Wisconsin Folklore Part Three
Join your hosts C.J. and Evan as they continue to discuss the folklore of Wisconsin. This week they discuss folktales both imported and indigenous, like the Tommyknockers, the naming of Badfish Creek, and the tale of He-who-wears-human-heads-as-earrings. News: WIGOP goes after unemployment/medicaid & Curling news & talk with Evan!
2022-02-23
1h 48
Brutal Wisconsin
The Odyssey of the 18th Wisconsin Part Eight: The Fall of Vicksburg
2022-02-15
1h 35
Brutal Wisconsin
The Odyssey of the 18th Wisconsin Part Seven: Vicksburg Blues
2022-02-09
1h 45
Brutal Wisconsin
Wisconsin Weirdness Part Three: This Time it's Extraterrestrial
Join your hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss a handful of weird tales of extraterrestrial contact. These stories range from Men in Black type encounters to strange aerial phenomena. News: Ballot box updates and Aaron Rodgers might be Q
2022-02-01
1h 20
Brutal Wisconsin
The Odyssey of the 18th Wisconsin Part Six: The Battle of Port Gibson and Grant’s Canalp88 pre
2022-01-25
1h 40
Brutal Wisconsin
The Odyssey of the 18th Wisconsin Part Five
Join your hosts C.J. and Evan as they continue to discuss the journey of the 18th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment through the Western Front of the American Civil War, this week they discuss the period following the Second Battle of Corinth through to the end of 1863.News: WIGOP waters down PFAS bill and the WEC's inaction re: fake electors.
2022-01-19
1h 45
Brutal Wisconsin
Wisconsin Weirdness Part Two
Join C.J., Evan, and Kent as they discuss even more strange tales from Wisconsin. They once again dip their toes into the paranormal research of the Singular Fortean Society and their reporting, including abnormal canids, ghosts of the Wonder Bar, and yet another Mothman sighting. News: Ron Johnson begins his 2022 campaign on a lie, by running for a third term.
2022-01-12
1h 14
Brutal Wisconsin
Wisconsin Folklore Part Two
Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss Wisconsin folklore, both that of the early settlers and the indigenous people of this land. News: Wetland restoration in Green Bay area and WIGOP’s Sandhill Crane (not Mothman) bill.
2021-12-21
1h 20
Brutal Wisconsin
The Odyssey of the 18th Wisconsin Part Four: The Badax Tigers
Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they continue to follow the 18th Wisconsin Infantry Division and Company C, the Badax Tigers, as they fight their way through the Western theater of the American Civil War. News: Oldest scorpion fossil discovery and WIGOP’s evil parental rights bill.
2021-12-08
1h 39
Brutal Wisconsin
The Odyssey of the 18th Wisconsin Part Three: Hurry up and Wait
Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they continue to follow R.S. McMichael and discuss Confederate prison camps, ethnic regiments from Wisconsin, as well as the Battle of Iuka. News: Rittenhouse verdict discussed.
2021-11-24
1h 47
Brutal Wisconsin
Wisconsin Folklore Part One
Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss a collection of Wisconsin folklore that includes stories such as the Blueman, Lazy Tim Wooden, and the song of the Ghoul’s Club. News: Deer population COVID alert, and Johnson’s overconfidence in indecision.
2021-11-17
1h 10
Brutal Wisconsin
The Odyssey of the 18th Wisconsin Part Two: Nathan Bedford Forrest Gets Shot
Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss the journey of the 18th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment from the wake of the Battle of Shiloh, the Siege of Corinth, and the end of the summer of 1862. In this episode we also discuss R.S. McMichael’s letters and learn more about the life of a Union soldier on the Western Front in 1862. Oh, and Nathan Bedford Forrest, first Grand Wizard of the KKK gets shot, at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, which is a plus.
2021-11-09
1h 19
Brutal Wisconsin
The Odyssey of the 18th Wisconsin Part One: Baptism by Fire
Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they begin they’re discussion of the 18th Wisconsin Infantry’s and R.S. McMichael's journey through the American Civil War. This week they discuss their first baptal, their baptism of fire, Shiloh. News: Kleefisch insanity, GOP approves abortion bill, and Rittenhouse judge.
2021-11-02
1h 38
Brutal Wisconsin
Wisconsin Weirdness Part One
Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss reports of the weird and paranormal from the founding of Madison to the present day. Also, CJ’s secret chili recipe revealed! News: Madison Cop Shoots Madison Cop and WI Second in Nation in Local Recalls.
2021-10-27
1h 40
Brutal Wisconsin
Mini-Ep: An Update and “The Raven”
Join C.J. for a few show updates and a dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven”.
2021-10-20
10 min
Brutal Wisconsin
The Exorcisms of Anna Ecklund
Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss the exorcism of Anna Ecklund by Father Theophilus Reisinger, a Marathon, Wisconsin, based exorcist, in Earling, Iowa. This case became national news after a German-language pamphlet Begone Satan! and its English translation became incredibly popular among American Catholics. News: Former AG candidate deletes podcast and Kleefisch is a disaster.
2021-10-05
1h 35
Brutal Wisconsin
Teddy Roosevelt and his Would-be Assassin
Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss the attempted assassination of former president Teddy Roosevelt by John Schrank in Milwaukee,as he was campaigning during the Presidential election of 1912. Roosevelt, despite being shot, gave the speech which he had scheduled.
2021-09-22
1h 36
Brutal Wisconsin
The Mothman Cometh: Great Lakes Edition
Join Hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss the rash of flying humanoid sightings across the great lakes region. These sightings extend, roughly, from Gary, Indiana to Milwaukee and Madison, with the bulk taking place on the lakefront in Chicago. News: Slenderman stabbing update, Milwaukee landlord booted, and county voting machines.
2021-09-15
1h 32
Brutal Wisconsin
Frederick Jackson Turner: Philosopher Laureate of American Imperialism
Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss Frederick Jackson Turner, influential historian and Wisconsinite. FJT taught at UW Madison, during which time he published an essay entitled “The Significance of the Frontier in the American History” which argued that through our frontier expansion Americans became exceptional.
2021-09-08
1h 46
Brutal Wisconsin
Replay: Sewer Socialism and Victor Berger
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the Sewer Socialists of Milwaukee and Victor Berger, the first Socialist member of congress. The Sewer socialists, so-named for their focus on infrastructure, represented a more radical and revolutionary counterpart to the progressive movement under LaFollette and others.
2021-09-01
47 min
Brutal Wisconsin
The John Birch Society Part II: The Birchening
Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they continue their discussion of Robert Welch and the John Birch Society, a far-right organization based in Appleton. News: RoJo pushes horse medicine, GOP xenophobia, and a Rep. Grothman take-down. Cleanser: Devil’s Lake Thunderbirds
2021-08-25
1h 31
Brutal Wisconsin
The John Birch Society Part I
Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss Robert Welch and the John Birch Society, a far-right political organization based in Appleton, Wisconsin. News: GOP socialism for unemployed anti-vaxxers, and Wisconsin Democracy Deserts. Cleanser: Pterodactyl Sighting
2021-08-18
1h 34
Brutal Wisconsin
The Bradley Foundation: The Dark Money Behind the Big Lie
Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss the Bradley Foundation, the source of significant funding for organizations challenging the 2020 election results, as well as other conservative to far-right causes. News: Lincoln Hills, and the The Big Lie ‘fraudit’ heads to WI. Cleanser: Winged Entity Sighting
2021-08-10
1h 59
Brutal Wisconsin
Victor Berger and His Broadsides
Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they read and discuss excerpts from the collected broadsides of Victor Berger, Milwaukee politician, newspaper editor, and first socialist congressperson. News: Suni Lee's Olympic gold-medal victory, Lake Geneva D'n D museum, and killer cop runs for sheriff. Cleanse: Mayfly Invasion
2021-08-03
1h 39
Brutal Wisconsin
John McCaffery and Wisconsin’s Only Execution
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the murder of Bridget McCaffery and the execution of her husband John, which would ultimately be the only execution undertaken in our state. News: Ron Johnson shits on himself and Mandela Barnes gets significant, early support. Cleanser: Flying Fish?
2021-07-27
1h 23
Brutal Wisconsin
Historaholics Sneak Peek
Hey everyone! We are going to be delayed on the release of this week’s planned episode, and for that reason we decided to give you a sneak peak of CJ's forthcoming show, Historaholics - Andrew Jackson Pt. One: Join C.J. and guest Chris as they discuss the life, times, and crimes of Andrew Jackson in this the inaugural episode of Historaholics. Enjoy the sneak peak, we will be returning to our regular programming next week.
2021-07-20
1h 37
Brutal Wisconsin
Robert De La Salle
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss Robert De La Salle, architect of the French fur trade in Northern Wisconsin and the rest of French Louisiana. News: WI Judge moves radical priest, RoJo’s recent climate claims, and even more RoJo gaslighting. Cleanser: Kangaroo Invasion?
2021-07-13
1h 32
Brutal Wisconsin
Henri de Tonti: The Man with the Iron Hand
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss Henri de Tonti and the death march from north of Milwaukee to the Door Peninsula. News This Week: Slenderman story update, State Supreme Court hinders Evers on budget, and more blatant RoJo Racism. Weekly Cleanse: Kapenga in Love
2021-07-06
1h 14
Brutal Wisconsin
Ed Gein Part Two
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the murder of Bernice Worden, the discovery of Gein’s crimes, and the way in which the discovery of those crimes shattered the idyllic view of American life. News This Week: Juneteenth-related news stories.
2021-06-22
1h 27
Brutal Wisconsin
Ed Gein Part One
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss Ed Gein, his childhood, and the beginnings of his crimes. News This Week: Foxconn shadieness, Grafton Pharmacist sentenced, an WI GOPanti-semitism. Weekly Cleanse: Minnesota Iceman?
2021-06-15
1h 41
Brutal Wisconsin
The Slenderman Stabbing
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the Slenderman stabbing in Waukesha in 2014 and the unique synthesis of mental illness, fantasy, and culture that led to the attempted murder of a twelve year old by two other twelve year olds. News This Week: solar farm approval, and critical race theory and the GOP backlash. Weekly Cleanse: Devil’s Punchbowl
2021-06-08
1h 35
Brutal Wisconsin
The Milwaukee North Side Strangler
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the Milwaukee North Side Strangler and, once again, the incompetence and racism of the Milwaukee Police Department.News This Week: broadband funding, badger statue shenanigans, work-search requirements info. Also, Evan gets hit by a car and we give away a new free thing!
2021-05-25
1h 54
Brutal Wisconsin
The Lake Michigan Triangle
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the supposed Lake Michigan triangle and some of the strange events that have occurred in the lake. News This Week: GOP redistricting rejected, GOP cutting unemployment, and a beer truck fail. Weekly Cleanse: Roadkill Ritualism?
2021-05-18
1h 08
Brutal Wisconsin
Wood County Insane Asylum
Join Hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the history of the Wood County Insane Asylum, the treatments used there, and the supposed hauntings on the grounds News This Week: algae bloom alert, clergy sex-abuse investigation, and anti-mask controversy in schools.Weekly Cleanse: Crime Fighting Elvis
2021-05-11
1h 46
Brutal Wisconsin
Ancient Giants of Wisconsin
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the (probably fabricated) giant skeletons found in both Maple Creek and Delavan: News This Week: Amtrak rail service proposal, open secrets loopholes, and WI GOP gutting budget.
2021-05-04
1h 16
Brutal Wisconsin
The Crandon Massacre and the Hunt for Tyler Peterson
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the Crandon Massacre, the ensuing manhunt, and standoff that led to the deaths of seven people as well as Ron Johnson, true to form, being an absolute idiot.
2021-04-27
1h 41
Brutal Wisconsin
Summerwind-Lamont Mansion
Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss the ”haunting” of the Summerwind-Lamont Mansion as well as the Wisconsin GOP’s opposition to the legalization of cannabis.
2021-04-20
1h 28
Brutal Wisconsin
The Fighting Finches
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss Wisconsin’s very own band of horse thieves and cattle rustlers. On top of all this cowboy fun the boys cover severe weather preparedness and the Wisconsin Supreme Court finally ruling on behalf of democracy.
2021-04-13
1h 18
Brutal Wisconsin
The Kinross Incident
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss PFAS and the Kinross Incident, in which a U.S. Air Force F-89 Scorpion disappeared over Lake Superior after it was scrambled to investigate a UFO.
2021-04-06
1h 19
Brutal Wisconsin
Jeffrey Dahmer Part III
Join the boys as they discuss the cultural impact of Dahmer’s crimes, how the failings of the Milwaukee Police Department allowed him to kill for as long as he did, Ron "the Coward" Johnson, and the evil entity known as the Tavern League.
2021-03-30
2h 05
Brutal Wisconsin
Jeffrey Dahmer Part II
Join the boys as they discuss Dahmer’s crimes, the loosening of COVID restrictions in Washington county, and, of course, the one, the only, Ron “The Coward” Johnson.
2021-03-23
1h 45
Brutal Wisconsin
Jeffrey Dahmer Part I
Join the boys as they start the next season with a bang by discussing Jeffrey Dahmer, infamous cannibal, and Ron Johnson, another infamous man from Wisconsin, as well as noted coward and bigot.
2021-03-16
1h 47
Brutal Wisconsin
The Ojibwe Court Case
Join cohosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the Ojibwe court case, in which two Ojibwe chiefs and a white translator journeyed to D.C. to petition the federal government to cease their attempts to force the tribe off their land, and the news, in which Ron Johnson once proves he has taken a heavy draught of the Q-laid.
2021-03-09
2h 13
Brutal Wisconsin
Mishipeshu v. Hodag
Join the boys as they discuss whether Mishipeshu or the Hodag would win in a fight, Republican voting shenanigans and disinformation, and how WI Native Americans are facing disproportionate COVID death tolls.
2021-03-02
1h 53
Brutal Wisconsin
Chief Little Pipe and Tomah
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss Chief Little Pipe, a legendary hunter, and Tomah, an unusually prescient war chief of the Menominee, we also destroy Ron Johnson and Rush Limbaugh.
2021-02-24
1h 23
Brutal Wisconsin
Military Ridge Road: Evidence of American Military Dominance
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the military ridge road and its role in the establishment of American hegemony in Wisconsin, as well as numerous examples as to why those from Illinois are dangerous.
2021-02-16
1h 43
Brutal Wisconsin
Aztalan
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss mental illness, the "fact" that the sky is a shield, and Aztlan, an incredible archeological site.
2021-02-09
2h 01
Brutal Wisconsin
Freefer Ballin' in Brutal Wisconsin
Join hosts CJ and Evan, along with Kent, for tangent-ridden discussion of the last week and the news. We take a break from traditional format, because mental health! Also, CJ challenges Ron Johnson to a "Celebrity" Boxing Match for Charity.
2021-02-02
1h 04
Brutal Wisconsin
Hayward Indian School: Cultural Genocide in the Northwoods
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the inaction of Wisconsin lawmakers, Aaron Rodgers’ thoughts on chemtrails, and the Hayward Indian School.
2021-01-25
1h 21
Brutal Wisconsin
Petersylvania: Empire of Grift
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the conspiracy theorist who tried to destroy 570 doses of vaccine and the Carver Grant, a mythical land grant that inspired lots of fraud.
2021-01-19
1h 19
Brutal Wisconsin
The Civilization Fund Act
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the recent violence in D.C., the Civilization Fund Act of 1819, and the schools that act created.
2021-01-11
1h 07
Brutal Wisconsin
Alexian Novitate and The American Indian Movement
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the conspiracy theorist who may have destroyed doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and the occupation of the Alexian Brother’s Novitate by the Menominee Warrior Society.
2021-01-05
1h 28
Brutal Wisconsin
Black Hawk War: Part Two
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss Black Hawk and Evan takes over the weekly news updates.
2020-12-28
1h 24
Brutal Wisconsin
Black Hawk War: Part One
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the failures of our government to deal with Covid-19 and the contamination of our water, as well as the Black Hawk War.
2020-12-21
2h 01
Brutal Wisconsin
The Misadventures of the Pepsi Cola Kid
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss Joe McCarthy’s short time in power and the search for communists that led him into confrontation with the Army.
2020-12-14
1h 40
Brutal Wisconsin
Bad Judgement
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss their first listener story, from #1 Listener and E-mailer April, and Evan breaks down Scott Walker's shitty highlighting abilities. Also this week's news and WI Q!
2020-12-07
1h 32
Brutal Wisconsin
Fighting Bob La Follette and the Wisconsin Idea
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss Fighting Bob La Follette, his progressive politics, and the Wisconsin Idea. In the palate cleanser they discuss some spooky shit and a story about “spontaneous” combustion
2020-12-01
1h 21
Brutal Wisconsin
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
2020-11-24
1h 09
Brutal Wisconsin
Scott Walker and Act 10 Part 2
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss Scott Walker and Act 10, as well as weird headlines from Wisconsin history. Bonus: Learn about C.J.’s possible ancestor who kinda, sorta, maybe, died from laughing too hard.
2020-11-17
1h 35
Brutal Wisconsin
Scotty Boy and Act 10
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss Scott Walker, his political rise, and Act 10. We also have an Post-Election roundtable. Bonus: Learn about the Side-Hill Gouger. Show Note: We experienced some issues which caused an unknown audio issue for the first part of this episode.
2020-11-10
1h 02
Brutal Wisconsin
The Wreck of the Lady Elgin
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the wreck of the Lady Elgin and its connection to a proposed war between Wisconsin and the Federal Government to abolish slavery.
2020-11-02
1h 04
Brutal Wisconsin
Ghosts of Wisconsin V: This Time It's Personal
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they celebrate Halloween and the end of Spookstravaganza 2020 by discussing ghosts of Wisconsin, including personal stories of the paranormal. Bonus: a dramatic reading of C.J.’s story “The Madness of the Last Apostle” (originally published in Broken VHS #1: Violent Xylophone Machinery).
2020-10-26
1h 15
Brutal Wisconsin
The Dick Bong Experience
Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they hit the Bong... Recreation Area, discuss its namesake Richard Bong, America's ace of aces, and reported paranormal activity in the area.
2020-10-20
1h 06
Brutal Wisconsin
The Beast of Bray Road
Join the boys as they discuss the Beast of Bray Road, the werewolf of Elkhorn Wisconsin. Bonus: the Weird Wisconsin potluck
2020-10-12
1h 20
Brutal Wisconsin
Ghosts of Wisconsin Part IV: Let’s Get Spooky
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss some Wisconsin ghost stories, the news, and the Wisconsin Question of the week. Bonus: A strange tale of Deer Camp
2020-10-06
47 min
Brutal Wisconsin
Sewer Socialism and Victor Berger
Join hosts Evan and C.J. as they discuss the Sewer Socialists of Milwaukee and Victor Berger, the first Socialist member of congress.
2020-09-28
1h 33
Brutal Wisconsin
The Bay View Massacre
Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss the events surrounding the 1886 Bay View Massacre and the eight hour work day movement. As walyas, the news and our WI Q for the week. Internet problems brought to you by the Central Intelligence Agency.
2020-09-21
27 min
Brutal Wisconsin
The History of Labor in Wisconsin
Join hosts CJ and Evan as they discuss the origins of organized labor in Wisconsin. Bonus: they discuss the man who had to have the police explain dusting to him.
2020-09-15
1h 11
Brutal Wisconsin
Ghosts of Wisconsin III
Join hosts C.J. and Evan, for the final episode in our Summer of Weird! Enjoy a few more short Wisconsin ghost stories, as well as this week's Wisconsin Q and the news!
2020-09-08
1h 06
Brutal Wisconsin
Kenosha Unrest
Join hosts C.J. and Evan, along with Kent, for a round-table discussion regarding the recent events taking place in Kenosha, WI this week. We'll be back to our normal format next week. Take care of each other and stay safe everyone!
2020-08-31
57 min
Brutal Wisconsin
Space Pancakes
Join hosts CJ and Evan as they discuss the news and delve into the story of Joe Simonton and his pancakes from space. As always, some news, Wisconsin Question, and a...different take on the "Palate Cleanser!" Enjoy!
2020-08-25
1h 10
Brutal Wisconsin
Ghosts of Wisconsin Part II: A Smattering of Ghosty Bois
Join C.J. and new cohost Evan as they romp through some spooky (and not so spooky) ghost stories from Southern Wisconsin. Bonus: C.J. also cusses out several racists. Also, the news and a Wisconsin Q!
2020-08-17
1h 14
Brutal Wisconsin
Mix'em Up 5
Join hosts Chris and C.J., as well as guests Walt and Evan for mix em up 5, where they discuss Covid-19, Wonewoc Spiritualist Camp and, Ben Manski. [NSFW/Explicit]
2020-03-16
1h 21
Brutal Wisconsin
Mix'em Up IV: The Boys are Back in Town
Join hosts CJ and Chris this week for a special reunion Mix'em Up with some good old boys. Resident guest Evan joins us, along with Grandma's Basement Show Alumni, Derek (via The Matrix, aka, Austin, TX) and Podcast Dad Bill. Enjoy the first edition of Brutal Wisconsin News Trivia, before CJ dives into the Hauncyville Albino, follow by Chris with, Capital Punishment and the story of John John McCaffary!
2020-02-24
1h 15
Brutal Wisconsin
The Lost City of Madison
Join hosts Chris and C.J., with guests Evan and P-Kent, for this week's news (politics heavy) and Wisconsin question. CJ tells us about the Lake View Sanitarium, while Chris explores Lost City Forest. Palates attempt to be cleansed.
2020-01-26
1h 30
Brutal Wisconsin
The Bitter Taste of Systematic Racism
Join hosts Chris and C.J., along with frequent guest Evan, as they do the weekly Wisconsin question and discuss the news. In this episode, we take on a more focused and serious tone to discuss Wisconsin and it's significant role in the perpetuation of systematic racism. [Originally Recorded on 12/14/19]
2020-01-21
1h 04
Brutal Wisconsin
Gun Violence and Ghost Airships...?
Join hosts Chris and CJ, along with guest Evan as they do some news, the weekly Wisconsin Question, and disuss the topic of mass shootings and, to lighten the mood, the ghost airship of Milwaukee.
2019-12-29
1h 13