I Love Madison Show

Neil Goes To Badgerville, Marissa Degroot From Dane County Humane Society Joins Us,We Recap The 2nd ILM Meetup, And This Round Of The ILM Food Tournament Is Down To Three! EPISODE #35

This episode of the I Love Madison show is packed with cute puppies (seriously), tasty food and drinks, badger team spirit, meetups, and motivation to explore the fit side of Madison! Neil and Caleb recap the last ILM Meetup at the AC hotel, and Marissa Degroot from the Dane County Humane Society makes a guest appearance to talk about Dogtoberfest and how the community can get involved at DCHS! Neil goes to Badgerville! Free and open to the public, the tailgate event presented by Johnsonville opens 2.5 hours before kickoff of each home game. Badgerville is located on Engineering Mall, located directly north and east of Camp Randall Stadium off Engineering Drive, for the first six games. The last Badgerville of the season on November 24th will be located in the historic UW Field House for Wisconsin's matchup with Minnesota. Badgerville features great food and beer available for purchase, live entertainment, an appearance by members of the UW Band and Bucky Badger, activities for kids, player autographs, and more! Neil will be posting a Vlog about his experience at BadgerVille shortly, stay tuned! The ILM Meetup #3 at the AC Hotel The last ILM Meetup saw 36 people at the AC Hotel for drinks, community, and networking! Neil and Caleb will continue to host this meetup at the AC Hotel, so if you haven't attended yet, make sure to add the next one to your calendar! Dane County Humane Society As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, DCHS offers humane education programs, community-based care for pets, foster care for animals for victims of domestic abuse, a pet food pantry, dog training classes, wildlife rehabilitation and much more. Our volunteers and professionals come together every day in the spirit of Helping People Help Animals, and together create a culture of compassion, empathy, integrity, and accountability. DCHS guarantees that all healthy companion animals or those with treatable or manageable medical and/or behavioral conditions will find new homes. These animals can stay at DCHS as long as it takes to find their new family. DCHS has been 100% Adoption Guarantee since April 2012. The ILM Food Tournament is down to just three restaurants! The third installment of the Madison Food Tournament is about to close, and Madison will (finally) know who has the best fish fry in the city! The contestants will be judged on overall presentation, flavor, portion size and how much tartar sauce they serve with each meal! The final three contestants are Daly’s Bar and Grill, Jordan’s Big 10 Pub, and Toby’s Supper Club. Daly’s Bar and Grill and Jordan’s are actually TIED in this race with the exact same number of votes, so both of them will advance! Outline of This Episode [3:30] 36 people attended the meetup at the AC hotel! [5:45] Neil is exploring the fitter side of Madison! [9:30] Neil went to Badgerville! [11:30] Dogtoberfest [12:30] Marissa Degroot from the Dane County Humane Society guest stars! [17:45] We are living side by side with wildlife: Here’s how DCHS is leading the community in animal care [20:00] There are so many ways you can support the Dane County Humane Society! [23:45] The food tournament is down to the final three! [26:00] We are planning some exciting things for the I Love Madison Show Resources & People Mentioned * Daly’s Bar and Grill [https://www.dalysbarandgrill.com/] * Jordan’s Big 10 Pub [http://jordansbig10pub.squarespace.com/] * Toby’s Supper Club [https://www.tobyssupperclub.com/] * Badgerville [https://uwbadgers.com/badgerville] * Dane County Humane Society [https://www.giveshelter.org/] * Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: * Chris Reese of American Family Insurance [https://agent.amfam.com/christopher-reese/wi/oregon/850-janesville-st/] * Abbey Wentland of Fairway Mortgage [http://www.fairwaymadison.com/about-us/abbey-wentland/]Copyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. * Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio [http://unikernstudio.com/] Connect With Neil * facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com [https://www.facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow/?ref=br_rs] * instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow [http://instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow] * twitter.com/neilmathweg [http://twitter.com/neilmathweg] * linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg [http://linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg]

The Madison Ironman Race Was A Huge Success, The MKE Misfits Make An Appearance At The ILM Meetup, And The Food Tournament Is Down To The Final Four! EPISODE #34

On this fantastic episode of the I Love Madison Show, the guys prepare to capture all the inspiration and energy of the Madison Ironman, The MKE misfits make an appearance at the second ILM Meetup, and the last battle to find Madison’s best fish fry rages on! This episode also highlights several local events coming up, including networking events, meetups and training for business leaders looking to increase their footprint online! “You Are An Ironman!” The IRONMAN Wisconsin continues to be one of the best in the world, and this year was no exception! Over 2,500 athletes headed out on a daylong adventure to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run a full 26.2 marathon, all to hear “YOU ARE AN IRONMAN” at the iconic finish line in Downtown Madison. Neil pointed out that the people who show up to support the athletes are just as inspiring as the athletes themselves, so he and Caleb decided to capture the buzz on the Vlog! The MKE Misfits made an appearance at the ILM meetup #2! This month, the ILM team hosted the second I Love Madison Meetup at the AC Hotel! They were joined by Quentin Allums and the MKE misfits, a group of LinkedIn influencers, Videographers, and storytellers from Milwaukee. The purpose of these events is to connect community members to each other, to local businesses and to new ideas! If you want a taste of what this event was like, make sure you check out the ILM Vlog where Neil and Caleb captured all the action! The I Love Madison Food Tournament is down to the final four! The third installment of the Madison Food Tournament is about to close, and Madison will (finally) know who has the best fish fry in the city! The contestants will be judged on overall presentation, flavor, portion size and how much tartar sauce they serve with each meal! The final four contestants are Daly’s Bar and Grill, Jordan’s Big 10 Pub, Toby’s Supper Club, and the Oak Crest Tavern. The is a CLOSE race, so make sure to vote! Meetups, Metcalfe's, and Networking On September 19th, the ILM guys will be back at the AC Hotel to host the 3rd Madison Meetup! This event will run from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. On October 1st, The Young Entrepreneurs group in Madison will be hosting a networking event at RISE! This is one event you don’t want to miss! Lastly, on October 24th, Neil will be at Metcalfe’s to teach some best practices for Vlogging. If you are a business that is trying to establish a stronger presence online, this event is a great place to start. Outline of This Episode [1:45] The Madison Ironman was awesome! is coming up! [3:00] The Ironman tribe [9:30] The MKE misfits where in town last night! [12:00] The fit side of Madison [14:00] The I Love Madison Food Tournament is down to the final four! [21:00] Check out the ILM meetup #3! September 19th at the AC hotel [22:15] The Young Entrepreneurs Group is hosting a networking event October 1st at RISE [22:30] Metcalfe’s has asked Neil to teach on Vlogging on October 24th Resources & People Mentioned * MKE Misfits [https://www.mkemisfits.com/] * Daly’s Bar and Grill [https://www.dalysbarandgrill.com/] * Jordan’s Big 10 Pub [http://jordansbig10pub.squarespace.com/] * Toby’s Supper Club [https://www.tobyssupperclub.com/] * Oak Crest Tavern [http://places.singleplatform.com/oakcrest-tavern-sweeneys/menu] * Metcalfe’s Market [http://shopmetcalfes.com/] * Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: * Chris Reese of American Family Insurance [https://agent.amfam.com/christopher-reese/wi/oregon/850-janesville-st/] * Abbey Wentland of Fairway Mortgage [http://www.fairwaymadison.com/about-us/abbey-wentland/]Copyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. * Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio [http://unikernstudio.com/] Connect With Neil * facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com [https://www.facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow/?ref=br_rs] * instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow [http://instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow] * twitter.com/neilmathweg [http://twitter.com/neilmathweg] * linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg [http://linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg]

Badger Football Is Back, The MKE Misfits Are Headed Here, The Madison Food Tournament Is Down To The Final 4, And Caleb Laments His Horrible Golf Game, Episode #33

The summer is almost over, but that doesn’t mean Madison is slowing down! Badger football is back, and as fans are out in force, you can expect to see Neil and Caleb crisscrossing the city to capture the excitement! The Taste of Madison is happening September 1st at the Capital, the Madison Ironman race is coming up, and the Madison Food Tournament is down to the final four contestants! If you are new to the area or have lived here a long time, listen to this episode of the I Love Madison show! The hosts are back with their usual antics, local attractions, and upcoming events! Badgers football is back! Badger football is back in full swing, so Caleb and Neil are planning to Capture as much of the excitement as possible via the Vlog! The guys would love to tailgate with you, and you can be sure Caleb will have the camera rolling! As of right now, the Badgers are ranked 3rd in the nation, so it’s shaping up to be an amazing season! The MKE misfits are coming to Madison The first I Love Madison was hosted at the AC hotel a few weeks ago, and it was a great success! If you missed that one, the guys are planning another one in September (dates and location to be announced). In the meantime, Quentin Allums, a LinkedIn Influencer, and storyteller from Milwaukee is hosting a meetup September 5th at the Starting Block! This will be a great time to connect with the Madison community, so don’t miss it! You can check out the ILM social channels for more information! Check out the Taste of Madison, September 1st at the capital! Held since 1983, the Taste is MFI’s flagship event, with over 80 restaurants, 3 entertainment stages, 27 beverage stands, and NEW THIS YEAR Lambeau Field Live drawing over 250,000 to the Capitol Square over Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend. There is no charge for admission or entertainment. Taste of Madison raises over $60,000 annually for local non-profit and charitable organizations. The Madison food tournament is down to the final four! After a long battle to find the best fish fry in Madison, there are four contenders left in the running! Toby’s Supper Club will face off against the Oakcrest Tavern, and Jordan’s will face off against Daly’s. The final voting will take place over this next week, and the winners will be announced in two weeks! If you are looking for some amazing fish fry, check out these four places around Madison and cast your vote! Outline of This Episode * [1:30] Badgers Football is back! If you tailgate, we might Vlog at your location! * [3:30] We had the first Madison meetup at the AC hotel! * [5:00] MKE Misfits is coming to town September 5th, at the Starting Block! Check out the post on Neil or Caleb’s LinkedIn for more information! * [7:45] Work in your strengths...Caleb’s strength is NOT Golf (Stay tuned for the Vlog) * [13:15] The Taste of Madison is coming up! * [17:15] Badger football is back! * [18:00] Madison Food Tournament: Final Four - Toby’s vs. Oakcrest, Jordan’s vs. Dalys Resources & People Mentioned * Before16.org [https://www.before16.org/] * Tasteofmadison.com [http://www.tasteofmadison.com/] * Camp Randall Stadium [https://uwbadgers.com/sports/2015/8/21/GEN_2014010130.aspx] * Daly’s Bar and Grill [https://www.dalysbarandgrill.com/] * Jordan’s Big 10 Pub [http://jordansbig10pub.squarespace.com/] * Toby’s Supper Club [https://www.tobyssupperclub.com/] * Oak Crest Tavern [http://places.singleplatform.com/oakcrest-tavern-sweeneys/menu] * Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: * Chris Reese of American Family Insurance [https://agent.amfam.com/christopher-reese/wi/oregon/850-janesville-st/] * Abbey Wentland of Fairway Mortgage [http://www.fairwaymadison.com/about-us/abbey-wentland/]Copyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. * Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio [http://unikernstudio.com/] Connect With Neil * facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com [https://www.facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow/?ref=br_rs] * instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow [http://instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow] * twitter.com/neilmathweg [http://twitter.com/neilmathweg] * linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg [http://linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg]

Join Us For The I Love Madison Meetup, Vote On Your Favorite Fish Fry,The Search for Jill Schneider Continues, And Madison Is Breaking World Records! EPISODE #32

Like a summer in Madison, this episode is packed with all sorts of great things for you to enjoy! The ILM team is hosting the first Madison Meetup LinkedIn Local event, there is a new winner for the Madison Game of Magnets, and the Food Tournament is in full swing as the city of Madison searches for the best Fish Fry! Neil and Caleb also highlight the “fit” side of Madison, as Neil prepares for a health challenge, and Caleb dreams of getting swole. If you are looking for local places to eat, check out the resource section for this episode, it’s packed with tantalizing places you should visit the next time you are wandering around Madison! Join us for the first ILM Meetup: Linkedin Local On August 8th, from 5:00pm-8: 00 pm, the I Love Madison hosts, Neil Mathweg and Caleb Jahr will be hosting the very first ILM meetup at the AC Hotel. This will be a Linkedin Local event, so all are invited to attend! This event is designed to connect Madison residents, encourage community and share ideas! Who has the best fish fry in the city? The number of people who have already voted for Madison’s best fish fry is outstanding! Thanks to everyone who has participated so far! The results have been narrowed down to the top ten contenders, and Neil and Caleb are gearing up for the next round of voting that will determine the top 4! The businesses competing for fish fry champion include Daly’s Bar and Grill, The Esquire club, Brothers Three Bar and Grill, Dexter’s Pub, Jordan’s Big 10 Pub, Quivey's Grove, The Old Fashioned, Toby’s Supper Club, Avenue bar, and the Oak Crest Tavern. The search for Jill Schneider A new winner for the Madison Game of Magnets has been selected! Jill Schneider (ILM Magnet #91) is the winner of our swag bag that is loaded with merch from several local businesses! All that’s left to do now is find Jill...Neil is digging through his email, but if you know Jill, let her know she is awesome, then also let her know there is a sweet prize pack waiting for her! The world’s largest cheese board was here in Madison! Madison decided to break a world record, and of course, the city decided to use cheese as a medium! This week, the Concert On The Square event wrapped up for the season, but before the night was done, the city unveiled the world’s largest cheese board! The board was 35 feet long and 7 feet wide and could fit 145 cheese varieties, totaling nearly 4,500 pounds. A huge, 2,000-pound cheddar wheel was the board’s centerpiece. Wisconsin’s cheeseboard topped the previous European record holder by over 1,000 pounds. After the event, nothing was wasted, as some of the cheese was donated to a Madison-area foodbank. Outline of This Episode [1:30] Join us for the first ILM Meetup: Linkedin Local [4:00] Getting fit in Madison [10:45] ILM Food Tournament: Madison’s best fish fry [18:00] The search for Jill Schneider #91 [19:30] The concerts on the square featured the world’s largest cheese board! Resources & People Mentioned * Daly’s Bar and Grill [https://www.dalysbarandgrill.com/] * Kavanaugh’s Esquire Club [http://kavanaughsesquire.club/] * Brother’s Three Bar and Grill [http://www.brothersthreemadison.com/] * Dexter’s Pub [https://www.dexterspubmadison.com/] * Jordan’s Big 10 Pub [http://jordansbig10pub.squarespace.com/] * Quivey’s Grove [http://www.quiveysgrove.com/] * The Old Fashioned [http://www.theoldfashioned.com/] * Toby’s Supper Club [https://www.tobyssupperclub.com/] * Avenue Bar [https://avenueclubmadison.com/] * Oak Crest Tavern [http://places.singleplatform.com/oakcrest-tavern-sweeneys/menu] * Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: * Chris Reese of American Family Insurance [https://agent.amfam.com/christopher-reese/wi/oregon/850-janesville-st/] * Abbey Wentland of Fairway Mortgage [http://www.fairwaymadison.com/about-us/abbey-wentland/]Copyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. * Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio [http://unikernstudio.com/] Connect With Neil * facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com [https://www.facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow/?ref=br_rs] * instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow [http://instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow] * twitter.com/neilmathweg [http://twitter.com/neilmathweg] * linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg [http://linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg]

Caleb Takes On The Madison Mallards, Art Fair On The Square Was A Huge Success, And We Road Trip To Milwaukee! EPISODE #31

This week, Caleb takes on the Madison Mallards, Neil and Caleb post a new Vlog for you to enjoy, as well as travel to Milwaukee to hang out with Quentin Allums, a LinkedIn influencer! The guys also highlight several local events, including the Art Fair On The Square, La Fête de Marquette, and the Madison Crossfit Games! Summer is in full swing here in Madison, and the I Love Madison show is here to help you enjoy it! Caleb Vs. The Madison Mallards Neil is always looking for new ways to challenge his co-host, Caleb Jahr. This week, Caleb stepped up to the plate to take on the Madison Mallards baseball team! Coach Donnie said if Caleb got ahold of a pitch, he would buy him a steak dinner...After merciless heckling and no small amount of doubt, Caleb hit an 85 mph fast pitch! It was a foul ball, but it still counts, and Caleb had himself a steak dinner on coach Donnie! Thanks to the whole Mallards team and staff, you guys are amazing! Art fair on the square and the La Fête de Marquette When summer hits, the residents of Madison take full advantage of the chance to get out and explore music, art, and great food around the city! The Art Fair On The Square is one such inspiring event! With its mix of music, entertainment, and outdoor dining, as well as nearly 500 artists exhibiting paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, handmade clothing and accessories, and fine craft, the fair draws nearly 200,000 visitors to Madison's Capitol Square. A few years back, Neil stumbled onto the La Fête de Marquette (The Marquette Festival), a chill little music festival that takes place at Madison’s Central Park. La Fête de Marquette is four days of fabulous world-class music, unparalleled local cuisine, cute boutiques, cold craft beer, and wine for all tastes at Madison’s Central Park. We are building another swag bag for the Game of Magnets! If you still need a magnet, you can stop by Metcalfe’s market (two locations) to pick yours up! Neil and Caleb are assembling another great swag bag that they will give away, but you have to be playing to the game! The more magnets you see, the more likely you are to walk away with a whole bunch of great merch from local companies! Join our online community on Facebook and Youtube If you are searching for things to do around Madison, great food, and fun events, you should check out the I Love Madison YouTube Channel! The guys are constantly updating the Vlog with fresh content, so make sure you subscribe to stay in the loop. If your goal is to connect to a community of friendly people, business leaders and entrepreneurs, check out the I Love Madison Facebook group! Outline of This Episode [1:15] Can Caleb hit an 85 mph fastball? [5:45] Art fair on the square was a huge success! [9:15] La Fête de Marquette [12:45] We took a road trip to Milwaukee to hang out with Quentin Allums! [16:00] We are building a swag bag for the game of magnets! [17:15] Get ready for the Crossfit Games! [18:45] Check out the ILM Facebook Group & YouTube Channel Resources & People Mentioned * Madison Mallards [https://northwoodsleague.com/madison-mallards/] * Metcalfe’s Market [http://www.shopmetcalfes.com/] * Quentin Allums LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tagjustq/] * Text the word “ILoveMadison” to 44222 and get all the updates from I Love Madison! This Episode’s Sponsors: * Chris Reese of American Family Insurance [https://agent.amfam.com/christopher-reese/wi/oregon/850-janesville-st/] * Abbey Wentland of Fairway Mortgage [http://www.fairwaymadison.com/about-us/abbey-wentland/]Copyright 2017 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. * Kelly Roettger of UniKern Studio [http://unikernstudio.com/] Connect With Neil * facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow.com [https://www.facebook.com/ilovemadisonshow/?ref=br_rs] * instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow [http://instagram.com/ilovemadisonshow] * twitter.com/neilmathweg [http://twitter.com/neilmathweg] * linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg [http://linkedin.com/in/neilmathweg]