Deff-initely Milwaukee

Did you know that if you read just 10-15 minutes a day, you can read 10-15 books a year?! A pair of Milwaukee men are making sure access to those books is easier than ever. In this episode of Deff-ini...

This couldn't be a podcast in America's Dairyland without some focus on cheese. Many of us eat it and love it, but how much do we actually know about cheese? In this episode of Deff-initely Milwaukee,...

During the pandemic, non-profits like Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin have provided lifesaving food and resources for more and more people in need. The person coordinating the efforts to tackle hung...

It certainly was a wild year for the Milwaukee Bucks -- from life in 'The Bubble,' to one of the greatest moments in Bucks history when Giannis Antetokounmpo committed to Milwaukee long-term. In this ...

Picture this: You're working with tens of thousands of farmers around the world who rely on your company for their livelihoods. Imagine handling all that at the ripe age of 23. In this episode of Deff...

It's a problem that's plagued southeast Wisconsin for a while and this year's pandemic has only inflated the number of people in our community who are hungry. Ever since Sherrie Tussler became Executi...

A bright light in the dark. There have been plenty of challenges in 2020, but one dream in particular, became reality for one of Milwaukee's most influential voices. In this episode of Deff-initely Mi...

He's a grad student from India who fell in love with Milwaukee. Sharad Chadha went all in when he bought Sprecher Brewing back in January, becoming the President and CEO. In this episode of Deff-inite...

In an effort to keep players, staff, and fans safe and healthy as they finish up its interrupted season, the NBA has created the Bubble. While the rest of us watch from hundreds of miles away DJ Shawn...

He transitioned from a career in architecture to making things happen with a microphone. In this episode of Deff-initely Milwaukee, Carl Deffenbaugh chats with 88Nine Radio Milwaukee's Tarik Moody. Mo...

It's time to (finally) talk baseball! Like everyone else in 2020, the Milwaukee Brewers had to press pause when MLB suspended its season in March because of the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode o...

Just three months ago, COVID-19 forced schools across Wisconsin to shut down and shift to distance learning. How do you make the move to online schooling when many of your 78,000 students don't have a...

A symbol of strength and hope roaring through America's skies. Proud Wisconsin native, Maj. Michelle Curran, went into pilot training with no flight experience. Now, she breaks the mold as just the fi...

Back in March, Alex Lasry found out the COVID-19 pandemic had not only canceled his wedding but also put his team's pursuit of a championship on hold. In this episode of Deff-initely Milwaukee, Carl D...

When you're a man with big ideas, it helps to have an MVP or two on speed dial. A self-described 'people person,' Omar Shaikh is one of the most connected people in Milwaukee. Partner in SURG Restaura...

In his long career, Paul Bartolotta has never seen anything affect the restaurant industry like the coronavirus. Many of his peers are offering takeout and curbside pickup, but in the episode of Deff-...

For more than 30 years, Discover Wisconsin has shown off the best our state has to offer: The people, the places, the things that make Wisconsin special. And for seven years, Mariah Haberman has serve...

Advocate Aurora is not just part of the fabric of Wisconsin, it’s one of the biggest health systems in the U.S. – with hospitals and hundreds of care sites serving millions of patients. One of the peo...

Milwaukee is about more than just beer. And Colectivo is the cream that’s risen to the top of the coffee scene. In this episode of Deff-initely Milwaukee, Carl Deffenbaugh heads to their Humboldt Ave...

For more than 125 years, the Milwaukee County Zoo has taken guests all around the world without ever leaving Wisconsin -- with animals and experiences you won’t find anywhere else in the Midwest. And ...

The Boys of Summer are back! The Brewers are celebrating the team's 50th anniversary in Milwaukee this season, hoping to make it to the playoffs for the third year in a row. In this episode of Deff-in...

2020 is shaping up to be a huge year for the city of Milwaukee. VISIT Milwaukee's role will be to maximize this moment in the spotlight. In this episode of Deff-initely Milwaukee, Carl Deffenbaugh sit...

What’s more Milwaukee than beer? And some of the best Brew City has to offer comes from Lakefront Brewery. A sibling rivalry of sorts between Russ and Jim Klisch helped get Lakefront started back in 1...

Milwaukee native and Academy Award Winner John Ridley has established himself as one of the best writers and thinkers in the entertainment industry. From his Oscar for "12 Years a Slave" to the Emmy-w...

Making Milwaukee a downtown destination. Over the past 17 years, the Pabst Theater Group has helped transform the entertainment scene in the city. And the two men leading that charge are CEO Gary Witt...

For many, the popular Night Market is their first introduction to NEWaukee. But over its ten years the organization has gone from a group of volunteers putting on social events to an organization with...

He's the longest-serving Artistic Director in the History of Milwaukee Ballet. After 17 years, Michael Pink is responsible for plenty of growth in the arts and entertainment scene in Milwaukee. In thi...

When you think of a Historical Society, you probably don’t picture a 29-year-old at the helm. But that’s how old Mame McCully was when she took over as Executive Director of the Milwaukee County Histo...

Hamilton is a Broadway sensation and it's finally arrived in Milwaukee. In this special bonus episode of Deff-initely Milwaukee, Carl Deffenbaugh chats with two of the stars -- Ta'Rea Campbell and Eli...

In its 11th year, the Milwaukee Film Festival is regarded as one of the best in the country. In this episode of Deff-initely Milwaukee, Carl Deffenbaugh sits down with the man that runs the show Artis...

Kalan Haywood made national headlines in 2018 when at just 19 years old he became Wisconsin’s youngest lawmaker, elected to represent Milwaukee’s 16th District in the State Assembly. Now, at the ripe...

It’s a name that’s synonymous with the movies in Milwaukee and across the country - Marcus. The man carrying on the family legacy is Greg Marcus. He took over daily operations of the Marcus Corporatio...

During college football season, ESPN’s College GameDay visits campuses across the country. One woman at the center of all that action is Jen Lada. Lada is now calling Milwaukee home and shares with Ca...

In August 2018, Fiserv Forum opened in downtown Milwaukee. SInce then, it has become the hub for entertainment in the area bringing major acts and serving as home for the Milwaukee Bucks. And, the man...

In this episode of Deff-initely Milwaukee, Carl Deffenbaugh sits down with CEO and GM of Potawatomi Hotel and Casino, Rodney Ferguson. Ferguson has decades of experience in the gaming industry, but is...

In this episode of Deff-initely Milwaukee, Carl Deffenbaugh sits down with Beth Weirick, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown. They discuss the dramatic changes she’s seen in more than two decades on the job, wh...

In this episode of Deff-initely Milwaukee, Carl Deffenbaugh chats with Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Pat Connaughton. After three years with Portland, he's adjusting to a new team and city. Connaught...

In this episode of Deff-initely Milwaukee, Carl Deffenbaugh talks with the two people leading Summerfest, Don Smiley and Bob Babisch. The pair are defining the music scene in Milwaukee with the Big Gi...