Nikolas DeGroot on Ground Floor Democracy & Talking Politics Face-to-Face (Hour 1)

Dan Davies on Remaking a Wisconsin Cult Classic (Hour 2)

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 original can expect from the remake. They also dive into independent filmmaking, practical effects, and why giant spiders continue to terrify moviegoers nearly 50 years after the original film crawled onto the screen. Sign up for the Civic Media Newsletter.  [https://civicmediatoday.substack.com/] Check us out on Instagram: @nitelitecm [https://www.instagram.com/nitelitecm/] and our Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nitelite.peteschwaba/] Guest: Dan Davies [https://civicmedia.us/profile/dan-davies/]

Data Centers, Comedy, and the Quest to Live Forever (Hour 1)

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 centers being proposed around the country. Activist Blaine Halverson joins the show to discuss concerns about their impact on local communities, energy use, and the environment. Sign up for the Civic Media Newsletter.  [https://civicmediatoday.substack.com/] Check us out on Instagram: @nitelitecm [https://www.instagram.com/nitelitecm/] and our Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nitelite.peteschwaba/] Relevant links from this hour: * https://www.facebook.com/share/1CvdU4xZ9t/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/1CvdU4xZ9t/]  * https://unitingwestwisconsin.glnu.org/ [https://unitingwestwisconsin.glnu.org/] Guest: Blaine Halverson [https://civicmedia.us/profile/blaine-halverson/]

Daniel Wheeler on Filmmaking, Comedy & Bigfoot (Hour 2)

Filmmaker, artist, and comedian Daniel Wheeler joins Pete and Greg to talk about his upcoming film My Brother & Bigfoot, his award-winning short film Daniel Needs to Leave, and his run in Oshkosh's Funniest Comedian contest. They discuss filmmaking in Wisconsin, finding comedy in everyday life, and how Daniel balances his creative work as both an artist and performer. Sign up for the Civic Media Newsletter.  [https://civicmediatoday.substack.com/] Check us out on Instagram: @nitelitecm [https://www.instagram.com/nitelitecm/] and our Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nitelite.peteschwaba/] Relevant links from this hour: * His IMDb Page [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37430091/] * 2nd Annual Oshkosh’s Funniest Comedian [https://oshkosharena.com/event/second-annual-oshkoshs-funniest-comedian-preliminary-round-two/] Guest: Daniel Wheeler [https://civicmedia.us/profile/daniel-wheeler/]

Hole Truth: The Donut Quiz (Hour 2)

Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach kick things off by asking listeners a simple question: when money gets tight, what's the first thing you cut from the budget? The answers range from dining out and streaming subscriptions to a few more creative responses from callers and texters. Along the way, the conversation bounces between personal spending habits, everyday expenses, and a few laughs about life's little luxuries. Later, Producer Dom serves up "Hole Truth: The Donut Quiz", a game packed with donut trivia, true-or-false questions, and surprising facts about America's favorite fried pastry. Greg manages to pull off a win, despite a few questionable guesses along the way. Sign up for the Civic Media Newsletter.  [https://civicmediatoday.substack.com/] Check us out on Instagram: @nitelitecm [https://www.instagram.com/nitelitecm/] and our Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nitelite.peteschwaba/]

Brint Davy on Alamo Drafthouse’s No-Phone Policy Debate (Hour 1)

Culture critic Brint Davy joins Pete and Greg to discuss his effort to reinstate a no-phone policy at the famous Alamo Drafthouse theaters. While the policy has long been praised by moviegoers who want a distraction-free experience, the lift of the ban for phones to order food, has created outrage among loyal fans, including Brint. Brint has started a Change.org [http://Change.org] petition that asks patrons to put -- and keep -- their phones in their pocket. Sign up for the Civic Media Newsletter.  [https://civicmediatoday.substack.com/] Check us out on Instagram: @nitelitecm [https://www.instagram.com/nitelitecm/] and our Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nitelite.peteschwaba/] Relevant links from this hour: * Brint’s petition on Change.org [http://change.org]: Petition · Reinstate Alamo Drafthouse's No Phone Use Policy - United States · Change.org [https://www.change.org/p/reinstate-alamo-drafthouse-s-no-phone-use-policy]  * General context about the Alamo situation: Alamo Drafthouse Instituted Mobile Ordering. Super Fans Are Not Pleased. - The New York Times [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/movies/alamo-drafthouse-mobile-ordering.html] Guest: Brint Davy [https://civicmedia.us/profile/brint-davy/]