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The Experience Milwaukee podcast highlights the people, places, and events that make Milwaukee amazing. The show is hosted by Steve and Adam, two guys taking on MKE and sharing every experience over a few beers. They keep things light and humorous, often making fun of themselves and the things they share with listeners. (opinions are our own)

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    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 19 Ratings

The Experience Milwaukee podcast highlights the people, places, and events that make Milwaukee amazing. The show is hosted by Steve and Adam, two guys taking on MKE and sharing every experience over a few beers. They keep things light and humorous, often making fun of themselves and the things they share with listeners. (opinions are our own)

    How Hunger Task Force is working to end hunger in Milwaukee.

    How Hunger Task Force is working to end hunger in Milwaukee.

    In this episode, Steve ha an absolute blast with Sherrie Tussler, CEO of Hunger Task Force. Recorded over a couple of beers at the Transfer Pizzeria Cafe, Sherrie and Steve touch on the past as well as addressing some important things like…


    What is Hunger Task Force and how does it work?
    How they get food to give, including growing their own on their farm in Franklin.
    How they get food (and other stuff) to people in neighborhoods around Milwaukee?
    How you can get involved in ending hunger in Milwaukee.

    All this and more in a fun, energizing conversation.

    Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. And look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Intro and outro music provided by Milwaukee’s own NEWSKI. Finally, get in on weekly Monday Milwaukee experience giveaways at TextMKE.com.

    Thanks for listening.

    Love you, Milwaukee.

    • 18 min
    Milwaukee's new brand launches today!

    Milwaukee's new brand launches today!

    In this episode, Steve and Adam are joined by Claire and Kathryn from VISIT Milwaukee. They both played an instrumental role in the launch of the brand new Milwaukee brand happening today.

    Jump into this episode for…


    How did the new Milwaukee brand come to be and who was involved?
    What’s the reason for the new Milwaukee brand?
    How can the community get in on the fun and use the new Milwaukee brand to promote and pitch the city?

    All this and more in this episode.

    Oh, and you can see what the new Milwaukee brand looks like on our Instagram @expmke.

    Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Also, look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. And If you want the inside scoop about what’s happening in and around the city, including awesome giveaways each and every Monday, check out our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com.

    Thanks for listening.

    Love you, Milwaukee.

    • 13 min
    Milwaukee Day 2023 with Summerfest Trivia

    Milwaukee Day 2023 with Summerfest Trivia

    This episode goes back to Milwaukee Day, April 14, in 2023. It was a day in which our friends over at Summerfest asked Steve and Adam to get together to give away merch and tons of Summerfest and Milwaukee Admirals tickets - if people could answer Summerfest trivia questions.

    We made 4 stops around Milwaukee driven the entire day by City Tours MKE. Listen in for the details of those places.

    Steve and Adam had an absolute blast with Lena and Jerrod from Summerfest (and the rest of their team) and, most of all, with you, Milwaukee.

    And we’re looking forward to more shenanigans this coming Milwaukee Day, Sunday Funday, April 14, 2024!

    To stay informed on what we’re planning, go to ExperienceMilwaukee.com/mkeday

    Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Also, look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Oh, and If you like getting the inside scoop about what’s happening in and around the city, including awesome giveaways each and every Monday, check out our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com.

    Thanks for listening.

    Love you, Milwaukee.

    • 23 min
    The Future of Milwaukee with Mayor Cavalier Johnson

    The Future of Milwaukee with Mayor Cavalier Johnson

    In this episode, Adam and Steve crash the office of Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson for a laugh filled conversation about his vision for the city we love.

    In the process, the episode shares what his journey to the Mayor’s office was like as well as…


    How he loves to experience Milwaukee
    His vision for the city
    What hosting the Republican National Convention means to Milwaukee, especially after the event
    Where he chills to watch WWE and play video games
    What his message is to Milwaukee content creators and influencers

    All this and more in a fun, energizing conversation.

    Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Also, look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Oh, and If you like getting the inside scoop about what’s happening in and around the city, including awesome giveaways each and every Monday, check out our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com.

    Thanks for listening.

    Love you, Milwaukee.

    • 27 min
    Milwaukee Musician Dak DuBois

    Milwaukee Musician Dak DuBois

    In this episode, Steve and Adam learn all about Milwaukee based musician, Dak DuBois. Even thought Dak moved to our city just a year and a half ago, he has established himself as an important part of Milwaukee’s culture and music scene. We need more Daks in Milwaukee.


    What’s up with some Milwaukee collab EPs with the likes of Grace Weber and Wave Chappelle?
    When is Dak’s next album coming out and when can you catch him live?
    And how does Dak respond to a request for some live music on the spot in the middle of the episode?

    All this and more in a fun and creatively enlightening conversation that ends with a not yet released song from Dak.

    Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Also, look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Oh, and If you like getting the inside scoop about what’s happening in and around the city, including awesome giveaways each and every Monday, check out our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com.

    Thanks for listening.

    Love you, Milwaukee.

    • 25 min
    Preview of Summerfest Tech 2024

    Preview of Summerfest Tech 2024

    In this episode, Steve and Adam hear from Lena DeLaet of Summerfest and Summerfest Tech to learn more about what’s happening with Summerfest Tech 2024.

    Tim Dickson, a HUGE part of how Summerfest Tech comes together also joins us as well as surprise guest Derek Hyde from the Milwaukee Brewers.


    What’s up for Summerfest Tech 2024 including some new twists?
    How does Summerfest Tech help the entire ecosystem: from mentoring to continuing education credits?
    Can you still register for Summerfest Tech for FREE and get a 3 day Summerfest pass with your FREE registration?
    And ending with when and where everything is taking place this year!

    All this and more in an absolutely lively and fun episode recorded LIVE in the Brew Room of the J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard in American Family Field, home of your Milwaukee Brewers.

    Experience Milwaukee is generously presented by Nicolet Law. Also, look for our Milwaukee Legends series in our stream which is sponsored by Harley-Davidson. Our home studio is in Transfer Pizzeria Café. And our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative. Oh, and If you like getting the inside scoop about what’s happening in and around the city, including awesome giveaways each and every Monday, check out our FREE daily text at TextMKE.com.

    Thanks for listening.

    Love you, Milwaukee.

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

Bona and Team Capsho ,

A great listen!

Steve is like a humorous and light-hearted tour guide, offering a peek into the city's vibrant culture and notable personalities. Whether it's diving into the history of cherished local brands or discussing the state of technology in Milwaukee, each episode feels like a casual, yet insightful conversation over drinks, reflecting the hosts' genuine love for the city and a desire to share its stories far and wide​

From Bona and Team Capsho

Milwaukeerthanu ,

Milwaukee for the Milwaukeeans

I’m from Milwaukee, and love the content I’ve been heading from these guys that highlights the city’s brightest spots. We need more of this as a city, and everyone who’s here should be listening to what Steve and Adam have to say.

Larissa KG ,

💛 Intimate East Side Interviews

Experience Milwaukee’s partnership with Milwaukee’s East Side BID to create these interview episodes with East Side local business owners is fantastic. I can’t believe how much I’ve learned about these places and the people behind them. Steve and Adam bring such a great energy to these interviews and clearly make their guests comfortable and ready to share.

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