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WUWM is celebrating 10 years of Bubbler Talk, our series driven by listeners’ curiosity. We’re listening back to some of our favorite episodes from the last decade and talking with the reporters who brought them to life. To close out the season, we l... more

WUWM is celebrating 10 years of Bubbler Talk, our series driven by listeners’ curiosity. We’re listening back to some of our favorite episodes from the last decade and talking with the reporters who brought them to life. This week, we listen to Ann-E... more

WUWM is celebrating 10 years of Bubbler Talk, our series driven by listeners’ curiosity. We’re listening back to some of our favorite episodes from the last decade and talking with the reporters who brought them to life. This week, we listen to Susan... more

WUWM is celebrating 10 years of Bubbler Talk, our series driven by listeners’ curiosity. We’re listening back to some of our favorite episodes from the last decade and talking with the reporters who brought them to life. This week, we listen to Lake ... more

WUWM is celebrating 10 years of Bubbler Talk, our series driven by listeners’ curiosity. We’re listening back to some of our favorite episodes from the last decade and talking with the reporters who brought them to life. This week, we listen to Xcare... more

WUWM is celebrating 10 years of Bubbler Talk, our series driven by listeners’ curiosity. We’re listening back to some of our favorite episodes from the last decade and talking with the reporters who brought them to life. This week, we listen to Teran... more

WUWM is celebrating 10 years of Bubbler Talk, our series driven by listeners’ curiosity. We’re listening back to some of our favorite episodes from the last decade and talking with the reporters who brought them to life. This week, we listen to Audre... more

WUWM is celebrating 10 years of Bubbler Talk, our series driven by listeners’ curiosity. We’re listening back to some of our favorite episodes from the last decade and talking with the reporters who brought them to life. This week, we listen to Emily... more

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Recent Guests

Maayan Silver
WUWM news reporter who created the original ice cream drinks story
WUWM
Episode: 10th anniversary: Ice cream cocktails
Greg Hutterer
Cream City Caramels and Confections founder
Cream City Caramels and Confections
Episode: 10th anniversary: Why Milwaukee is called ‘Cream City’
Robert Bueno
Listener, question asker
Milwaukee audience
Episode: 10th anniversary: Dining with dolphins
John Garlick
Entrepreneur behind JJ Garlick's and the Natatorium
Garlick family
Episode: 10th anniversary: Dining with dolphins
Margaret Garlick
Wife of John Garlick
Garlick family
Episode: 10th anniversary: Dining with dolphins
Bruce Marquardt
Former waiter who worked with the dolphins
Public Mandatorium
Episode: 10th anniversary: Dining with dolphins
Ian Garlick
John and Margaret Garlick's son
Garlick family
Episode: 10th anniversary: Dining with dolphins
Oliver Franklin Anderson
Appleton-based artist and filmmaker
Independent filmmaker
Episode: 10th anniversary: Dining with dolphins
Becky Mortensen
Lake Effect executive producer and Pfister ghost segment contributor
WUWM / Lake Effect
Episode: 10th anniversary: The legend of the Pfister ghost

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Michelle Madernowski
Host of Bubbler Talk segments and main show host with WUWM/NPR affiliate affiliations.

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10th anniversary: The legend of the Pfister ghost
Q: If you could submit a question to Bubbler Talk, what would it be?
The hosts discuss a local 'ghost train' legend and how a question could open up exploration into local folklore and public displays, showing how audience questions drive future episodes.
10th anniversary: The legend of the Pfister ghost
Q: Do you believe in ghosts?
Becky expresses a playful skepticism, enjoying the idea of ghosts and spooky stories without claiming personal experiences, while acknowledging the fun and cultural resonance of the legends.
10th anniversary: Milwaukee's early Black settlers
Q: What stood out to you about the timeline of Milwaukee's Black settlers?
It's striking how quickly the community formed and asserted itself through voting, business, and culture, even in the face of formal restrictions, and how many lives are not fully documented yet remained central to the city's development.
10th anniversary: Why do we call it a Bubbler?
Q: What was your approach to investigating the Bayview Massacre victims for a later episode?
It involved extensive archival work, validating names across publications, and collaboration with libraries to verify who died and how those records were kept.
10th anniversary: Why do we call it a Bubbler?
Q: Was there really a Harlan Hucklebee who designed the bubbler?
No; that figure appears to be a myth, and the research found no evidence of Kohler Waterworks or Harlan Hucklebee as the origin of the term.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bubbler Talk

What is Bubbler Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on Milwaukee-area history, culture, and local lore through archival research, expert perspectives, and listener-driven storytelling. Episodes frequently revisit past stories—ranging from urban development and architectural heritage to legendary local figures and quirky city legends—while weaving in new reporting, witness memories, and likely updates on follow-up investigations. A standout pattern is its collaborative approach: conversations with historians, journalists, and community members, plus occasional field tours and behind-the-scenes context that illuminate how local memory is built and preserved. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who crave deeply rooted, place-based storytelling, with an emphasis on civ... more

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