Best Calumet Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 52 13:14

3h ago13:14

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While immersed in the collected history of the city of Brillion at the Brillion Historical Society's Museum at 110 N. Francis Street, Jane Fuhrmann, president of the society joins host Rick Sense to discuss the summer season at the museum for this episode of the Travel Calumet Original Podcast.By Calumet County

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Death Of A Ghost Writer 58:33

17h ago58:33

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The Australian Aviatrix And Her Suitors Jump To The AD-FREE SAFE HOUSE EDITION Episode 341 tells the scandalous story of one of Miami, Florida’s most sensational murders when a young writer is found dead in a sleeping porch, a bullet in his head and two suicide notes on the table. Public interest is high because the other two sides of the fatal tri…

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A Hatchet In Her Handbag 52:02

4d ago52:02

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The Murder Of The Butcher Pops Wagner Jump To The AD-FREE SAFE HOUSE EDITION Episode 117 tells the story of sweet 16-year-old Lena Theresa Neinstedt, known as Terry, a pretty eighth-grade dropout with a habit of stealing government checks out of neighborhood mailboxes. A wild child of the streets of New York, young Terry also had a habit of carryin…

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Episode 51 19:35

4d ago19:35

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Joining host Rick Sense for episode 51 of the Travel Calumet Original Podcast are Mike Pichee and Terry Friederichs from the Calumet County Historical Society to discuss the historical society's museum and the upcoming open house taking place on site (N3327 Irish Road in Chilton) on Sunday June 8th, from 1-4pm.…

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Episode 50 21:21

5d ago21:21

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Joining host Rick Sense for episode 50 is Jerry Mallmann, the owner of Chilton Furniture and member of the Chilton Chamber of Commerce. Jerry discusses the upcoming Chilton Summer Festival taking place June 12th-15th, the work done behind the scenes by members and staff of the Chilton Chamber of Commerce and the support received from event sponsors…

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True Crime Shorts 1:39:39

6d ago1:39:39

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Episode 118 Jump To The AD-FREE SAFE HOUSE EDITION "Murder For Two Dollars And Forty-Five Cents" tells the story of how a newsboy finds the clue solving a professional (well, sorta) murder. "The War Hero's Love Letters Sentenced Him To Die" (14:26) ties in the murder of a theater tycoon with a bit of romantic intrigue. "Love And The Counterfeiters"…

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Episode 49 27:45

6d ago27:45

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Bruce Keller, the owner of the World-Famous Keller’s Retired Tractor Museum, a collection of nearly 600 rare collectible farm tractors featuring John Deere and Minneapolis Moline Tractors joins host Rick Sense on episode 49 of the Travel Calumet Original Podcast. Bruce also talks about the upcoming Classic Green Reunion event taking place from June…

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Episode 48 25:08

6d ago25:08

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Troy Campbell, the creator of The North Pole Christmas Village in Chilton joins host Rick Sense on this episode of the Travel Calumet Original Podcast. Troy discusses this past Christmas season, some changes happening at the North Pole Christmas Village and some exciting fun summer news that is an early Christmas present to everyone listening to th…

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Red Frazier Bison & Rice Quality Meats owner Zach "Panama" Martin, and Twin Springs Creamery owever Jason "Smiley" Scott | S8E13 1:25:13

6d ago1:25:13

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Owner of Red Frazier Bison and Rice's Quality Meat, Zach "Panama" Martin has been, in one way or another, making sure Southern Indiana has access to high quality meats for some time now, starting Red Frazier back in 2015. Joining him is Jason "Smiley" Scott, Owner of Twin Springs Creamery, Monroe County's only creamery, and in its second year of op…

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A Tale Of Two Wives 1:21:19

8d ago1:21:19

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A Double Dose Of Arsenic Jump to the AD-FREE SAFE HOUSE EDITION Episode 119 tells the sordid tale of Edith Carew, an English society woman living as an expatriate in Japan, who goes to trial for poisoning her husband. The the press couldn’t help but compare it to the case of Florence Maybrick, which took place a few years earlier in Liverpool. More…

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The Boy With One White Eye 1:39:47

11d ago1:39:47

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The Brutal Crimes and Punishment of Jesse Pomeroy Jump to the AD-FREE SAFE HOUSE EDITION Episode 121 concerns one of the most heinous crimes ever committed by a teenager. Jesse Pomeroy was but 14 years old when he was arrested for abducting and torturing young boys and sent to the state reformatory. He was released after a little more than a year, …

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The Bathing Beauty's New Hammer 1:36:37

13d ago1:36:37

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The Brutal Murder Of Alberta Meadows Jump to the AD-FREE SAFE HOUSE EDITION Once upon a time, 1922 to be precise, Clara Phillips, a former Hollywood bathing beauty and chorus girl, decided she wanted to have a chat with a young lady she suspected of canoodling with her husband. She stopped at the dime store and bought a brand new hammer on the way.…

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Lemonade Day Monroe County, with Regional Director, Lauran Blaker | S8E12 50:06

13d ago50:06

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In collaborations with the Boys & Girls Club, Lemonade Day is an incredible opportunity for children to learn about business and entrepreneurship through running their own lemonade stand. Eastern Regional Director, Lauran Blaker, joins us as we squeeze out all the info about this amazing opportunity for our local youth! It's coming up on June 7th a…

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Assassination At The State House 1:27:17

15d ago1:27:17

1:27:17

The Kentucky Conspiracy Jump to the Ad-Free Safe House Edition Episode 122 The Commonwealth of Kentucky was thrown into political turmoil over the election of its governor in 1899, and the winner's murder. The republican candidate, William S. Taylor, first appeared to win the election by a narrow margin, but the votes were challenged by his opponen…

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A Murder Half-Avenged 1:19:39

18d ago1:19:39

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The Diabolical Meeks Family Massacre Ad-Free Safe House Edition Scoundrels abound in Episode 337, when an ex-convict is assassinated in cold blood by the men he’s about to turn state’s evidence on. That would be bad enough, but what makes it intolerable is the fact that the turncoat’s wife and daughters are with him when the attack takes place, and…

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Murder On The McKenzie Trail 1:13:53

20d ago1:13:53

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The Campfire Cremation Of John Linn Ad-Free Safe House Edition Episode 336 is dedicated to True Crime Historian patron Marlene Resch, who wanted to hear a historic case from her hometown of Eugene, Oregon. So I dug around a bit and found this cowboy story which turns out to have been the first execution in Lane County. More WILD WESTERNS Become a s…

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DO Asian Fusion Cuisine & Lounge - Manager Kalie Ammons | S8E11 35:17

21d ago35:17

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Open late nights on 4th street, DO Asian Fusion offers a wide variety of delicious dishes like korean fried chicken wings, sam gye tang (with ginger not ginseng ;) ), and japchae. Manager Kalie Ammons joins the pod and we go over the owners who are cranking out the dishes themselves most of the time, their late night crowds, and what separates them…

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The Sugar Hollow Memorial Day Murder 1:44:04

22d ago1:44:04

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The Lumberjack And The Boatman’s Wife Ad-Free Safe House Edition Episode 335 tells of another scandalous eternal triangle that ends in murder. The victim this time is the husband, and both his comely wife and the illiterate man who cuckolded him go on trial for his murder. More LOVE TRIANGLES GONE AWRY Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww…

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Episode 47 16:49

26d ago16:49

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Joining host Rick Sense on the Travel Calumet Original Podcast is Lori Lamers, the creator of Fauna Farm Family Day at the Fauna Farm in Hilbert. Fauna Farm Family Day is taking place on Saturday, June 7 from 10am-2pm. Taped while sitting with Lori in one of her animal barns, it was great to have her four-legged and web-footed friends chime in from…

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Episode 46 22:33

27d ago22:33

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Lindsay Meyer and Louise Marum from the Calumet County Parks Department join Travel Calumet Original Podcast host Rick Sense to talk about the exciting summer 2025 tourism season in Wisconsin's beautiful Calumet County. The three talk camping on the shores of Wisconsin's largest inland lake, Lake Winnebago, and about the 6 caves, trails, and fossil…

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Bloomington Chocolate Company & The Olive Leaf: Owner, Linda Armes, and Head Chocolatier, Kathleen Haas | S8 E10 51:11

28d ago51:11

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A longstanding, eastside staple, the Bloomington Chocolate Company has now expanded to Kirkwood! Taking over the former Blu Boy Cafe, the Kirkwood Sweet Shop is featuring items using Blu Boy recipes, Bloomington Chocolate Company favorites, and a full coffee menu. Owner, Linda Armes, and Head Chocolatier, Kathleen Haas, join us as we chat about all…

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Ellettsville Summer Concert Series w/ Tony Calumet & Pam Thrash | S8E09 1:05:41

1M ago1:05:41

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Every Saturday, May 24th - July 26th, the fine folks from B97 and Hoosier Country 105 are putting on a completely FREE-to-attend concert series at Marci Jane Lewis Park in Ellettsville! The Ellettsville Summer Concert series will feature local and regional bands from a variety of genres, local food trucks, and fun for the whole family. Station Gene…

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Episode 45 33:19

1M ago33:19

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Joining host Rick Sense for this episode of the Travel Calumet Original Podcast are guests John Pakala, Sommelier, and Angela Brandenburg-Halbach, Marketing & Event Coordinator, at Calumet County’s Village Hearthstone, located in Hilbert, Wisconsin. Angela and John talk about the fine dining experience at Village Hearthstone, the wine culture of Ca…

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Episode 44 35:01

1M ago35:01

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Joining host Rick Sense on the Travel Calumet Original Podcast are Dana and Eric Krueger, owners of the beautiful and historic Crystal Ballroom in St. John, just outside of Sherwood. Dana and Eric share what's new at The Crystal and talk about some of the exciting things on the horizon at the iconic venue, like the Daddy Daughter Dance and an upcom…

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WonderLab Executive Director Dallas Evans and Marketing Director Aleisha Kropf |S8E08 1:12:57

1M ago1:12:57

1:12:57

Just west of College on 4th street lies one of Bloomington's special gems, WonderLab! This non-profit makes learning fun for the young and old alike. Their new Executive Director, Dallas Evans, joins us with Marketing Director, Aleisha Kropf, on our latest episode as we learn about their extensive programming, venue rental opportunities, and most i…

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Max's Place owners Travers Marks & Abel Garcia | S8E7 58:53

2M ago58:53

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For many years, Max's Place was known for their unique pizza offerings, good beer, and live music. After closing down on the Square, about 12 years ago, owners Travers Marks and Abel Garcia have revived Max's at the corner of 17th and College with the same great pies and a stage for local performers. Throw in hearty salads plus $7.99 lunch specials…

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Episode 43 22:11

2M ago22:11

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Joining host Rick Sense is Pat Rowland from Rowland’s Calumet Brewing Company in Chilton. Rowland’s is an iconic Calumet County institution. Every May, the iconic Rowland's Calumet Brewing Company hosts the Wisconsin Micro Brewers Beer Fest in Chilton, Wisconsin at the Calumet County Fairgrounds. Over its 30+ years, the long-running fest has provid…

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Bad Knees Tees owner Jim Beck | S8E6 1:19:32

2M ago1:19:32

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Home to Bloomington’s smallest monolith, and an abundance of t-shirts, stickers, and more, Badknees has become a merch staple in our community. Owner Jim Beck joins us to reflect on their small beginnings, Market Experiments, and their upcoming collab with the Taste of Bloomington! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episod…

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Episode 42 12:57

2M ago12:57

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Kortney Woldt, from Woldt Farms in Brillion, joins host Rick Sense on episode 42 of the Travel Calumet Original Podcast. Kourtney is a 4th generation farmer on the Woldt Farm which was established in 1911. Kortney discusses the travel destination that Woldt Farms has become and the upcoming 2025 Meet Your Local Farmer event taking place in numerous…

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Episode 41 31:24

2M ago31:24

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Joining episode 41 are some of the organizers and participants in the 2025 Meet Your Local Farmer event taking place in Calumet County and beyond on April 26th. Guests include Anna Zastrow from Chilton's KidFarm, Katie Furmann from Salchert Meats in St. Cloud, Greg Vollmer from Midlakes Custom Services in Hilbert, and Clara Hedrich from LaClare Cre…

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Caffeinated Cook owner/chef Amy Meador | S8E5 40:50

2M ago40:50

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From banking to baking, The Caffeinated Cook herself, Amy Meador, joins us as we talk B's & G's, scones, and all that in between! With a 5 star google rating with over 100 reviews, it's safe to say they're doing something, or A LOT of things, right. What's the secret sauce? What makes the biscuits and gravy so good they almost always sell out? Find…

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Inkwell Cafe and Bakery owners Tracy Gates & Oualelaye Ouedraogo | S8E4 1:12:53

3M ago1:12:53

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Homemade pop tarts, creamy lattes, and "Broken-yolk" sandwiches are all fan favorites at The Inkwell Bakery & Cafe. With locations on the Square and right on the edge of campus off of Woodlawn, owners Tracy Gates and Oualelaye "Wally" Ouedraogo sure know where to find a crowd. They both join us on the podcast to regale us with their individual uniq…

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Fischer Farms and Considerate Burrito w/ Joe Fischer and Josh McClary | S8E3 1:04:30

3M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Offering frozen burritos with fresh, local, organic ingredients, Considerate Burrito and its owner Josh McClary are making sure you can get a quick healthy meal without sacrificing quality. One of their partners that makes this all possible? Fischer Farms! A staple in the Bloomington restaurant community, Fischer Farms supplies premium, sustainably…

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Hinkle's Hamburgers with owner Richie Shields 1:04:03

3M ago1:04:03

1:04:03

A true Bloomington institution, Hinkle’s Hamburgers has been serving up their signature burgers with pickles and loads of onions since 1930. Owner Richie Shields takes upholding their long tradition very seriously, and you can taste it in every bite. Corn Dogs. Pebble ice. Manager “Helen Wait”. It’s all here on the latest episode of No Dishes! Join…

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Episode 40 34:43

3M ago34:43

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Home to some of the coolest and best thrift stores in all of Wisconsin, spending the day thrifting in Calumet County is a great way to find those forgotten treasures, super bargains, and unique finds that are the stuff of legend. Calumet County's leading thrifting experts sat around the table with host Rick Sense and discussed thrifting in Calumet …

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Osteria Rago with Emelia Nicholson & Ames Eggers | S8 E1 1:04:16

3M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

Our Season 8 premiere is here! Osteria Rago FOH managers Emilia Nicholson & Ames Eggers join us to fill the listeners in on the history of the Osteria, their wide array of scratch made pastas, and what they've done to quickly establish themselves as quite possibly the best Italian spot in town. Gelato made in house, Jordan's favorite chicken marsal…

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Episode 39 19:51

3M ago19:51

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Carol Letner joins host Rick Sense to share her passion for RVing, camping, and Calumet County tourism. Carol, who along with her husband Mike, is owner of LakeView RV Park and Cabins in Chilton. Learn more about camping in Calumet County and about all the great fun that awaits at LakeView!By Calumet County

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Episode 38 40:11

4M ago40:11

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High Cliff State Park is the topic as Donna Franczek and Beth Braun from the Friends of High Cliff State Park group, and Nathan Jacques from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources join host Rick Sense to talk all things High Cliff State Park on this episode of the Travel Calumet Original Podcast.…

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Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, president, Megan Betz | S7E20 1:10:48

5M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

From a food pantry to a community garden to cooking programs and a tool share program, Mother Hubbard's Cupboard "works to increase access to healthy food in ways that cultivate dignity, agency, and community." President and CEO Megan Betz joins us and breaks down how they pull off all these amazing programs with limited resources, as well as fills…

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Episode 37 22:25

5M ago22:25

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Bud and Carolyn McAtee, founding members of the Voices of Peace gospel group, and organizers of the Voices of Peace Gospel Fest held at Hilbert Civic Park in Hilbert, Wisconsin join the Travel Calumet Original Podcast's host Rick Sense to discuss the upcoming annual gospel fest to be held on Friday, August 15th and Saturday, August 16th, 2025.…

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Cup & Kettle Tea, owner, Jessica Messmer | S7E19 1:01:52

5M ago1:01:52

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Nestled in the old Restaurant Tallent space on Walnut, Cup & Kettle Tea Company has established itself over the past XXX years as Bloomington's go-to spot for unique tea blends to suit any mood or occasion. Owner Jessica Messmer joins us and we dive into their recent foray into perfumerie, their in-store food offerings, and what motivated her to op…

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Episode 36 25:40

6M ago25:40

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Marking his third appearance on The Travel Calumet Original Podcast is guest Sean Becker, Director of Sports Operations for Ariens Nordic Center. Sean and host Rick Sense discuss the upcoming winter season at Ariens Nordic Center, the world class Biathlon and Nordic Skiing training and recreational venue located in Wisconsin's Calumet County. Climb…

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Bucceto's, owner, Paulie Heilbrunn and GM, Adam Cornett | S7E18 44:19

6M ago44:19

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Whether you've watched the pizza race on the big screen at Assembly Hall, or have just devoured one of their delicious calzones, odds are you're well aware of Bucceto's. Owner Paulie Heilbrunn and GM Adam Cornett join us on the podcast to cover the difference between Bucceto's and Puccini's, their partnership with IU Athletics, and what it is that …

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Bacon On The Table 27:19

6M ago27:19

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The Brutal Murder Of Mayme Sherman A True Crime Short Story by Richard O Jones Ad-Free Safe House Edition One of the factors behind my interest in historical true crime is that my hometown of Hamilton, Ohio, seems to have a particularly rich history of crime--murder in particular, but not just murder. I’ve done several local programs about the safe…

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Ale's Ice Cream, owner, Alejandrina Spaulding | S7E17 52:52

6M ago52:52

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For quite some time the Westside of Bloomington has been devoid of a local ice cream shop but no longer! Ale's Ice Cream shop has stepped in to fill the void with their creative ice cream flavors (tequila anyone?!?) and a hot food menu featuring unique offerings like crepes, elote noodles, and chicharrones. Owner Alejandrina Spaulding shares her in…

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Episode 35 20:29

6M ago20:29

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Greg Hageman from the New Holstein Historical Society joins host Rick Sense to talk about the recent roofing project at the Timm House as well as the Christmas season experience taking place in December at the iconic Queen Anne Style home.By Calumet County

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Episode 5: Calumet's modern funk - "Forever People" 9:11

6M ago9:11

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Send us a text Calumet's ET and JJ discuss their track "Forever People", including lyrics, music, and video. Support the show ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon: https://patreon.com/Calumet?utm_mediu... ------------------------------------------------------------…

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Episode 34 20:47

6M ago20:47

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Dana and Eric Krueger, the owners of The Crystal of Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s iconic ballroom and entertainment facility located at the corner of County Highways B and BB in Calumet County, join the Travel Original Podcast to talk about upcoming events, dance, gymnastics, music, weddings, Mile Down the Road, and the Mile of Music, held in Appleton in …

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Episode 33 26:42

6M ago26:42

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Step back in time to an era when Christmas windows with animated figures mesmerized and filled Christmas dreams for those waiting for that special day each year. Joining host Rick Sense is Troy Campbell, owner of The North Pole Christmas Village. The conversation focuses on the experience that Troy created and how it has grown over its 18-years of …

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Dave Kubiak, owner, Bluebird Nightclub | S7E16 1:11:42

6M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

From Tyler Childers to Mac Miller to John "Cougar" Mellencamp, the Bluebird has had no shortage of music superstars grace its stage over the years. Owner Dave Kubiak joins us on the podcast and answers all of the burning questions: What goes into booking major acts? How did he become owner of Bloomington's most beloved music venue? Did Ying Yang Tw…

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