Director's Playhouse

James and Seth welcome director Joe Nowinski and cast member Susan Edgren to discuss the upcoming outdoor production of “Romeo & Juliet” at the Schmeeckle Amphitheatre. Get your tickets here!

Guests: Joe Nowinski, Susan Edgren

Tue Jul 29, 2025

41:39

Nashville musician Kenny P joins James and Seth for a discussion about his history, his influences, why it’s impossible to pigeonhole what type of artist he is and why he loves to tour in Wisconsin.

Guest: Kenny P

Sun Jul 13, 2025

31:33

James chats with Laurie Schneider, author of “Gittel” the story of a Jewish family fleeing European Pogroms to Arpin Wisconsin. Arpin was site to the only Jewish agricultural settlement in Wisconsin. Schneider details her family’s connection to this story, and much more.

Guests: James J. Malouf, Laurie Schneider

Tue Jun 17, 2025

20:26

James & Seth chat with Sawyer Weidman, director of the award-winning short film “Adagio.” Sawyer discusses growing up in Wisconsin Rapids, his influences, and what it take to make an independent film.

Guest: Sawyer Weidman

Sun May 25, 2025

45:21

James and Seth talk with Susan Edgren (the woman responsible for them meeting each other) to discuss cwACT upcoming show and it’s focus on dementia and Alzheimer’s. Then the boys talk about roles that actors were happy to have passed up on.

Guest: Susan Edgren

Sun May 4, 2025

45:28

James and Seth are joined by filmmaker Nathan Deming to discuss Action! Wisconsin, his film series, and the Wisconsin Film Festival.

Guest: Nathan Deming

Sun Apr 13, 2025

44:49

James and Seth chat with Cathy Meils about the founding of WRCT, her life in Europe, and writing for Variety magazine.

Guest: Cathy Meils

Sun Feb 16, 2025

46:51

Seth and James talk with Pam Hilke about her many years at WFHR, how she started in radio, and what she does behind the scenes.

Guest: Pam Hilke

Sun Feb 9, 2025

0:00

Join James as he speaks with comedian Colin Mochrie (Who’s Line Is It, Anyway?) and hypnotist Asad Mecci about their hypnosis/improv show coming to the Grand Theater in Wausau on Saturday, January 25th.

Guests: Asad Mecci, Colin Mochrie

Thu Jan 23, 2025

38:38

James and Seth talk with Briah about What The Muppet going on hiatus, how to keep focus on creative things when dealing with distractions, and find some Thanksgiving themed movies.

Guest: Briah Hoyt

Sun Dec 1, 2024

43:48