Talking Midwest (Hour 1)

Binge or Cringe with Producer Dom (Hour 2)

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 debates are spirited, the opinions are questionable, and listeners are encouraged to play along. 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/]

Veronica Pope on Bringing More Film Production and Scott O’Donnell on CircusWorld (Hour 1)

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 in the film and television industry. From economic impact to creative opportunities, Veronica shares why Wisconsin could be an ideal place for filmmakers to call "action." Scott O'Donnell of the Wisconsin Historical Society joins Pete and Greg to discuss the work being done to preserve and share Wisconsin's rich history. From new initiatives and projects to the stories that continue to shape the state today, Scott highlights why history matters and how the Historical Society is helping connect Wisconsinites with their past. 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: * Scott's LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-odonnell-45b471182/] * Press release  [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q-f6S1OVQQRSpiyl73UF46dompvCYiHr/view?usp=drive_link] * Press release 2 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T_WkteHpAU-I_WjjeFZft42QZ9lTPhQY/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=110752938460246433945&rtpof=true&sd=true] * Veronica's LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vkpope/] * Profile on her plans for Film Wisconsin [https://www.milwaukeemag.com/veronica-pope-interview/] (March 2026) * Wisconsin’s film office [https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/movies/2026/02/20/wisconsin-new-film-office-tax-credits-movies/88756889007/] * Guests: Veronica Pope [https://civicmedia.us/profile/veronica-pope/], Scott O'Donnell [https://civicmedia.us/profile/scott-odonnell/]

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/]