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mke love podcastS1E18 Kelly Fitzsimmons of... a whole bunch of stuff!Check out MKE LOVE here.
Kelly Fitzsimmons has been making Milwaukee great in a number of ways for years. More recently, Kelly is making Milwaukee sound great, both through Backline (in conjunction with gener8tor and Radio Milwaukee), an initiative to accelerate local artists, and a multimedia / multi-artist collaborative, VUCA.
- - Connect with Kelly as:
CEO - CRS Virtual Reality Lab
Non-fiction author - Lost in Startuplandia
Supporter of the MKE music scene - Backline
Organizer of MKE artist philanthropy - Artist Relief Fund
Arti...
2020-08-0554 min
mke love podcastS1E17 Maryann Kmet is The Ladle LadyCheck out MKE LOVE here.
The Ladle Lady makes Milwaukee taste great, I can attest. Maryann Kmet is the Ladle Lady, an MKE business that began with soup and has quickly burgeoned to include a number of tasty, healthy dishes. Maryann talks about her connection to Milwaukee, how fitness flowed into healthy cooking (namely soup to begin with), and the impact that this global pandemic has had on her business.
- - Connect with the The Ladle Lady online, on IG, and Facebook.
- - It's easy to support MKE LOVE - subscribe...
2020-07-2827 min
mke love podcastS1E16 Kevin Wondra of the Walkers Point AssociationCheck out MKE LOVE here.
The Walkers Point Association (WPA) has, for years, been helping Milwaukee look, sound, and taste great by partnering with the community and business owners to enable their success. Kevin Wondra has led the association for the past several years. I interviewed Kevin on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, when we discussed... Kevin's background, the history of the WPA, and reflections on what's going on in our world today with the pandemic and Black Lives Matter.
- - Connect with the Walkers Point Association online, on IG, and Facebook.
- - It's easy...
2020-06-1750 min
mke love podcastS1E15 Marko Knezic of MKE Bar Dice CoCheck out MKE LOVE online via our site (http://mkelovepodcast.com) and linktree(http://linktr.ee/mkelove).
Also, check out the Experience Milwaukee Podcast, who also published an episode with Marko in April, 2020.
It could be said that Marko Knezic, founder of MKE Bar Dice Co, is making Milwaukee look, sound, and taste great. Bar dice, I've learned, is an important part of Milwaukee bar culture. When one engages in a game of bar dice at a bar (inferred... it's in the name), it's assumed the experience is accompanied by unique bar visuals, delicious Milwaukee food and drinks, and the...
2020-06-0340 min
mke love podcastS1E14 Simon McConico of Vennture Brew CoCheck out MKE LOVE online via our site (http://mkelovepodcast.com) and linktree (http://linktr.ee/mkelove).
Simon McConico, 1 of 3 founders of Vennture Brew Co (5519 W North Ave) is making Milwaukee taste great with brewed liquid of the coffee and craft beer variety. Their slogan is "Coffee, Beer, and Community." I interviewed Simon on Thursday, May 28, 2020, when we discussed... who even is Simon McConico?, "self-inflicted guys trips" known as beer ventures amongst his cohort, the launch of Vennture Brew Co, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the biz. Support Vennture Brew Co online, on IG (w...
2020-06-0154 min
mke love podcastS1E13 Kaitlin McCarthy of The Laughing TapKaitlin McCarthy (and The Laughing Tap crew) are making Milwaukee sound great with comedy, both at The Laughing Tap and various venues throughout MKE. I interviewed Kaitlin on Sunday, May 24, 2020, when we discussed her background, the college major hop (until theater, finally), becoming a comedian, and of course the impact of "Safer at Home." Support The Laughing Tap on IG and Twitter.
Stalk Kaitlin (seriously, don't stalk) on IG and Twitter. Go right now and check out Kaitlin's set here!
And Milwaukee Comedy: MilwaukeeComedy.com, IG, Twitter and YouTube.
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2020-05-2538 min
mke love podcastS1E12 Chris Koncki of Mama's Boy SalsaChris Koncki (and his mama) are making Milwaukee taste great with salsa, whether mild, hot or extra hot (🔥🔥🔥). I interviewed Chris on Monday, May 4, 2020, when we discussed Chris' background, the move from day job to full time salsa slinger, a funny story about the company name ("a gentleman I like to call 'Santa'"), and the impact of "Safer at Home." Support Mama's Boy Salsa! MBS on IG, and FB.
Find Mama's Boy Salsa at:
Greendale Downtown Market
Greenfield Farmer's Market
Milaeger's Farmer's Market
And check out MBS's partners for the Cinco de Mayo kit:
MobCraft...
2020-05-0533 min
mke love podcastS1E11 Ryan and Jess of DandyRyan and Jess of Dandy are making Milwaukee look great with goodies from their vintage shop as well as a unique event space. I interviewed Ryan and Jess on Thursday, April 29, 2020, and discussed their background, transitions from day jobs to owners of Dandy, and the impact of "Safer at Home." Support Dandy! And be sure to SHOP DANDY!
- - Are you a local MKE business offering services (curbside, delivery, pickup) during "Safer at Home"? Or know of one? Be sure to submit a listing in the MKE STRONG app. Help this community help you! #supportlocal
2020-05-0129 min
mke love podcastS1E10 Whitney Anderson, Designer & IllustratorWhitney Anderson is making Milwaukee look great as a designer/illustrator. She also runs side hustle business called WitandCo. I interviewed Whitney on Friday, April 24, 2020 (the day that was supposed to end “Safer at Home” in Wisconsin) and discussed her “coming to Milwaukee” story, how she got started with design, and the impact of "Safer at Home." Support Whitney and Wit and Co!
- - Are you a local MKE business offering services (curbside, delivery, pickup) during "Safer at Home"? Or know of one? Be sure to submit a listing in the MKE STRONG app. Help this communit...
2020-04-2433 min
mke love podcastS1E9 Guy Rehorst of Great Lakes DistilleryGuy Rehorst is the founder of Great Lakes Distillery, located in Walkers Point in Milwaukee. I had the privilege to interview Guy, discuss his background, how he got into distilling, the origin of the business, and the impact of "Safer at Home." Support Great Lakes Distillery!
- - Are you a local MKE business offering services (curbside, delivery, pickup) during "Safer at Home"? Or know of one? Be sure to submit a listing in the MKE STRONG app. Help this community help you! #supportlocal
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2020-04-2431 min
mke love podcastS1E8 Henry Schwartz of MobCraft BeerHenry Schwartz, co-founder of MobCraft Beer, shared a beer (virtually) with me and the background of the brewery. We also talk about the impact of "Safer at Home." He mentions the Milwaukee Beer Drive-Thru events.
Check out MobCraft online, on Instagram, and linktr.ee, which has a number of links to creative ways to support MobCraft during "Safer at Home."
Are you a local MKE business offering services (curbside, delivery, pickup) during "Safer at Home"? Or know of one? Be sure to submit a listing in the MKE STRONG app. Help this community help you! #supportlocal
Have a question or...
2020-04-1746 min
mke love podcastGreige - MKE STRONG editionThis is the MKE STRONG edition BONUS episode with Greige Patisserie. Check out the MKE STRONG app to #supportlocal businesses during "Safer at Home" and beyond.
Greige is located at 408 W. Florida St. in Walkers Point in Milwaukee.
Here's a link to Season 1 Episode 7, the full interview with Jess.
Greige online
mke love online
Rate and subscribe! Share this episode with your community so we can continue to spread the mke love.
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2020-04-1701 min
mke love podcastS1E7 mke love to GreigeThis episode’s show notes are brought to you by Vurbl 🎧. Vurbl is launching new technology for audio creators like me 🙋♀️, so our message is broadcast loud and clear. Join the beta at Vurbl.com.
From GreigeMKE.com: "Greige Patisserie is a local, French inspired bakery, devoted to quality, inventing new unique flavors, and creating a community of people who love sweets." You may be wondering, "What does Greige mean? And what is a patisserie?" Thankfully our local expert, Jessica Reinhardtson, is here with answers.
Check out Greige online, on Instagram, and on Facebook.
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2020-04-1422 min
mke love podcastS1E6 With Paul Lemley of MKESTRONGThis episode’s show notes are brought to you by Vurbl 🎧 Vurbl is launching new technology for audio creators like me 🙋♀️, so our message is broadcast loud and clear. Join the beta at Vurbl.com
A few days after the Wisconsin “Safer At Home” order began I saw a Reddit post for a web app to help the community support Milwaukee’s hospitality industry. The web app is called MKESTRONG. In this episode I connect with the human responsible for the app, Paul Lemley. This is the debut interview for mke love podcast, and I can’t think of a more appropriate subjec...
2020-04-0928 min
mke love podcastS1E5 mke love to MobCraft BeerSour Fest at MobCraft Beer was scheduled for Saturday, March 28, but postponed cuz... pandemic. What does a crafty co. do when the people wanna pucker? Offer a virtual sour tasting via Zoom. I describe the virtual puckerfest and the 6 sour brews provided in the kit. #sourtothepeople
MobCraft is located at 505 S. 5th St. in Walkers Point, Milwaukee, WI. While we are social distancing, MobCraft is offering curbside pickup of all packaged brews and curbside pickup and delivery of pizza and other goodies from the Hidden Kitchen.
MobCraft online
MobCraft on FaceBook
MobCraft on Instagram
MobCraft on Twitter
MKE Strong web ap...
2020-03-3015 minmke love podcastS1E4 mke love to Oscar’sIt’s oh so quiet... on a Friday night in the most populated market in Wisconsin. Many restaurants and breweries can only offer curbside, pickup or delivery for their goods. In an effort to stay safe during the onset of this pandemic and yet contribute to the local economy, we decided to pickup a Big O burger and a Cuban sandwich from Oscar’s.
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2020-03-2118 minmke love podcastS1E3 mke love to Café Indiahttps://linktr.ee/mkelove
I enjoy cooking Indian food, but today it occurred to me that the “best Indian food in MKE” (per Yelp reviewers) is on my walking path to the grocery store. So, I ordered takeout paneer tikka masala with rice and naan from Café India (605 S. 1st St) in Walkers Point instead. I happened to have purchased a 6-banger of Pinkies Up from MobCraft Beer yesterday. A match made in heaven? Well, a match made in Walkers Point. Close enough. This episode captures my experience.
Café India (Walkers Point): https://cafeindiamilwaukeewi.com/5530
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2020-03-1613 minmke love podcastS1E2 - Let’s Get It Started (Again)I started this podcast 6 months ago. This is episode 2, in which I explain why it took half a year to post the second episode. So let’s get it started... once again. Here’s to the people and places that make Milwaukee look and taste great.
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2020-03-1520 minmke love podcastCh 1: mke love to Rice N Roll Bistromke love podcast is the exploration of Milwaukee through the eyes, ears and taste buds of a newbie (to the city, that is). In this first episode, mke love visits Rice N Roll Bistro, an East Side sushi and Thai restaurant at the corner of Farwell Ave and Irving Place. This visit happens to be during the weekly happy hour, which is Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30pm. For a 90 second recap video: http://bit.ly/mlp2ricenrollvidThe pics are here: http://bit.ly/mlp2ricenrollpicsAnd the words are here: http://bit.ly/mlp2ricenrollyelpVisit Rice N Roll Bistro online: http://ricenrollbistro.co...
2019-09-0810 min