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Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach
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From Washington to Hollywood and right back to Wisconsin, it’s Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba (SHWAH-buh) and Greg Bach (Bock)— connecting the dots on the stories shaping our world. With smart takes, sharp humor, and plenty of personality, it’s news and culture without the noise. Trying to make sense of what’s happening in the world? It’s Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach—tackling the day’s h... more

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Producer Dom is back with another round of Binge or Cringe. Pete and Greg weigh in on a mix of pop culture, trends, food, entertainment, and everyday habits, deciding what deserves the hype and what belongs in the cringe category. As always, the deba... more

Veronica Pope of Film Wisconsin joins Pete and Greg to talk about the future of filmmaking in the Badger State. They discuss her vision for Film Wisconsin, efforts to attract more productions, and what it will take to make Wisconsin a bigger player i... more

Filmmaker Dan Davies joins Pete and Greg to talk about his remake of the Wisconsin cult favorite The Giant Spider Invasion. Dan discusses taking on a beloved B-movie classic, the challenges of updating it for a new audience, and what fans of the orig... more

Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach cover a wide range of topics in this episode, from technology and local activism to movies and aging. They kick things off with another text-to-win contest before diving into a conversation about the growing number of data ... more

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Scott O'Donnell
Director, Circus World, Baraboo; former circus owner and enthusiast
Wisconsin Historical Society
Episode: Veronica Pope on Bringing More Film Production and Scott O’Donnell on CircusWorld (Hour 1)
Veronica Pope
Emmy-winning producer, new head of the Wisconsin Film Office
Film Wisconsin
Episode: Veronica Pope on Bringing More Film Production and Scott O’Donnell on CircusWorld (Hour 1)
Blaine Halverson
Data center activist
Uniting West Wisconsin
Episode: Data Centers, Comedy, and the Quest to Live Forever (Hour 1)
Dom Lee
Game master, quiz host
Civic Media
Episode: Hole Truth: The Donut Quiz (Hour 2)
Brint Davy
Culture critic and writer with a connection to the Alamo brand
Independent journalist
Episode: Brint Davy on Alamo Drafthouse’s No-Phone Policy Debate (Hour 1)
Felipe Torres Medina
Award-winning humorist and writer for Stephen Colbert; author
Author of America Let Me In, a Choose Your Immigration Story
Episode: Talking Midwest (Hour 1)
Jason Mansmith
Marketing Director of Thrasher Opera House
Thrasher Opera House
Episode: Jason Mansmith on Upcoming Events at the Thrasher Opera House (Hour 2)
Nikolas DeGroot
Founder of Ground Floor Democracy (Politics in the Park)
Ground Floor Democracy
Episode: Nikolas DeGroot on Ground Floor Democracy & Talking Politics Face-to-Face (Hour 1)
Iucely Flores
Organizing Director for Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition
Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition
Episode: iuscely Flores on Fair Maps, Redistricting & Wisconsin’s Political Future (Hour 1)

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Pete Schwaba
Host with Civic Media network affiliation; known for humorous, approachable interviews and game-like segments.
Greg Bach
Co-host with Civic Media/Civic Media Network ties; versatile commentator with sports and entertainment insight.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • A great listen

    Funny, engaging with great guests. Pete is a great hang!

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    Badger Dude
    United States2 years ago

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Veronica Pope on Bringing More Film Production and Scott O’Donnell on CircusWorld (Hour 1)
Q: What is the Wisconsin Film Office aiming to achieve with the new incentives?
Veronica Pope outlines that the incentives and the office are designed to attract larger productions, support local crews, and create a sustained economic impact by keeping film work in Wisconsin rather than moving it elsewhere.
Veronica Pope on Bringing More Film Production and Scott O’Donnell on CircusWorld (Hour 1)
Q: Tell us about the Big Top Parade and Circus Celebrations in Baraboo.
Scott O'Donnell explains that the parade is the 14th annual Baraboo's Big Top Parade and Circus Celebrations, featuring over 75 units, wagons, bands, and veterans as grand marshals, celebrating Wisconsin's circus heritage.
Dan Davies on Remaking a Wisconsin Cult Classic (Hour 2)
Q: What did you learn from working with a director who has decades of experience?
The director offered wisdom about treating the film as an evolving 'baby'—you change and reshoot what fans want, but you preserve core elements and the humor that made the original special.
Dan Davies on Remaking a Wisconsin Cult Classic (Hour 2)
Q: What was the role of the new character Ted Tippman in the reimagined version?
Ted Tippman serves as a TV newscaster device to frame the additional scenes and provide narrative connective tissue, helping explain the story's expansion while keeping the original's spirit.
Dan Davies on Remaking a Wisconsin Cult Classic (Hour 2)
Q: What is a conversation like when approaching the original director about a reimagined version?
It was collaborative and constructive; the director saw it as an opportunity to respond to what fans asked for, and the team could propose additions that clarified the origins of the spiders and expanded the campy, comedic tone.

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A Wisconsin-focused talk show combines lighthearted banter with sharp takes on news, culture, and local happenings. Episodes cover everything from indie filmmaking and comedy to cinema trends, regional travel, sports, and civics, all delivered with humor and audience participation. The show often features regional guests—filmmakers, critics, venue directors, and civics advocates—creating a mix of entertainment, culture, and public-interest discussions that feel both timely and community-driven. A standout vibe is the casual, game-show-esque segments and live listener engagement that give the program a distinctive, local-flavored pull for audiences across Wisconsin and beyond who enjoy smart, approachable conversation with a playful edge.

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2. Veronica Pope
3. Blaine Halverson
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5. Brint Davy
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