Mike Korsmeyer, a civil engineer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is challenging  the dry, no nonsense, avoid at parties and boring stereotype of being an engineer. Mike has started his own YouTube travel vlog Kouple of Korsys, where he shares travel hacks, room reviews and video of the locations he and his wife have traveled to. Take a listen and the go watch some of Mike's adventures.

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Episode 35: Mike Korsmeyer- YouTube Content Creator

Regular contributors, Erin and Reuben discuss the trials and tribulations of dating in a digital world. We talk about apps, expectations, their personal process of selection and what makes someone worth meeting in person. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

Episode 34: Erin & Reuben on Dating in the Digital World - Valentines Day Special

Dr. Peter Bandettini, (Dominican High School and Marquette University Alum)  from the National Institute of Mental Health joins us again (see previous episode # 28). Peter discusses a variety of topics  including his on going research, family life during the pandemic, some history and his sensitivity to poison ivy. Listening to Episode 28 first is recommended

Episode 33: Dr. Bandettini RETURNS !!

Kathleen Bartzen Culver is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She is also a graduate with three degrees from the university ( undergrad, masters and PhD). Katy shares with us thoughts on the ever changing landscape of journalism, news , media and how she prepares students for the future.

Episode 32: Kathleen Bartzen Culver - Journalism Today

Founder of Pink Umbrella Theater, Katie Cummings, joins us this episode. She shares with us her lifelong love of theater and why she started the theater company for and by individuals with disabilities and sensory sensitivities. You can visit their website at pinkumbrellatheater.org for class schedules and information.

Episode 31: Katie Cummings - Pink Umbrella Theater

Part 2 of our chat with Steve's Cousin Tommy Grippo. In this conversation we cover Tom's experiences in trade school, the army, working for the NYPD, Joe Namath and being a natural disaster relief volunteer. Stick around to the end for his proudest professional moment.

Episode 30 : Cousin Tommy Grippo - Growing Up In Brooklyn Part 2

Steve's Cousin Tommy Grippo shares his memories of growing up in Brooklyn NY. We discuss stickball, smoked mozzarella cheese. old friends from the neighborhood and how he earned free egg cremes for life. Join us for the first part of this great trip down memory lane. 

Episode 29: Cousin Tommy Grippo - Growing Up In Brooklyn Part1

A great conversation with Whitefish Bay, WI native Peter Bandettini, Ph.D. We discuss not only his research at the National Institute of Mental Health, but also how he got to where he is and his favorite place to go for a run on the entire planet. You can read his bio here.  

Episode 28: Peter Bandettini, Ph.D - Functional MRI and Brain Mapping

This episode we spend time chatting with author Adam Levin, administrator of the Old Milwaukee Facebook group. We discuss Milwaukee's history, Adam's passion of collecting photos of the cities past and his soon to be released book Fading Ads of Milwaukee. You can pre-order Fading Ads of Milwaukee at Boswell Books.

Episode 27 : Adam Levin - Old Milwaukee Group & Ghost Signs

Like a good ghost story? We put the call out to our listeners, friends and family to share any and all paranormal experiences they have had. This episode we have a compilation of stories told by the people who have experienced, something out of the ordinary. Turn down the lights, curl up in a blanket and listen to our special Halloween addition.

Episode 26 : The Halloween Special 2019

Judge Paul Dedinsky from Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 5, discusses his background as a native of Milwaukee, a former assistant district attorney and now a judge in the juvenile courts. You can learn more about Judge Dedinsky through his website: judgepauldedinsky.com 

Episode25: The Honorable Paul Dedinsky

The Listen Up MKE podcast comes out of the studio and records at  the site of Steve's 35 year high school reunion. Interviews with his fellow graduates recorded at both the Silver Spring House and the Bavarian Bierhaus.    

Episode 24: Dominican High School Class of 1984 Reunion Special

Professional musician and friend of the podcast John (Calarco) Cee visits the studio and discusses his comeback from injury, the state of music, vinyl, movie soundtracks and more.

Episode 23: John Cee 3 - Pair of Sicilianos

Regular contributors to the podcast, Erin & Reuben discuss the sports mentality that has crept its way into politics. 

Episode 22: Erin & Reuben & The Sports Mentality in Politics

Guests Erin and Reuben from the Movie ER Podcast talk about the summer movie releases ( and a whole lot of other stuff) as we hit the unofficial half way point of summer.

Episode 21: Erin & Reuben's 2019 Mid Summer Movie Reviews

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