Let's Get Local

During the first half of this week’s show, Harry Pulliam of Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network talks with Jason about the trends in rural agriculture and the importance of farming in our state. Mark Dwyer, horticulture expert and Healing Garden Manager at Edgerton Hospital, discusses the impact of gardening to help people’s health and wellbeing. Mark […]

Jason sits down with Buzz Kemper of Audio for the Arts to talk about his journey and the AFTA Team. Then Kayla Sipple with South Central Landscapes discusses outdoor spaces, retaining walls and outdoor kitchens. We finish with a visit from Rowan Childs, founder and executive director of Madison Reading Project, to highlight their Read(y) […]

Have you heard of Scentsation? Ann Heiden, Executive Director of Edgerton Hospital Foundation talks about this 2nd Annual Garden Party fundraiser. We stay on events as Colin Murray of Dane Buy Local discusses the June Shop Local Tour, themed for Pride Month. During the 2nd half of the show, think about your own backyard with […]

Do you know WWBIC? This innovative statewide economic development organization has been helping Wisconsin citizens realize their dreams of owning their own business, since 1987. Alice Pauser, of WWBIC, joins with 3 business creators – Mark Espanol (The Boss and Spade Entertainment), Courtney Willegal (The Keep Calm Sensory Zone), and Erica Hainz (Fiddlesticks Knits) to […]

This week on LGL, Jason talks cheeses and spices with Huma of White Jasmine, learns about the Interpreters Coop, from Steve Herrick during the first half of the show. Then the Shop Local Tour takes center stage — Colin Murray of Dane Buy Local and Donna Hart-Tervalon (owner of Hart Beat Boutique), fill us in […]

On this week’s LGL, Jason talks with CEO, Marc Augsburger, about all of the good things happening just south of Madison, at Edgerton Hospital and Health Services. Expanded specialty services, a new clinic in downtown Edgerton with 3 Mental Health providers, and the hospital’s 100 anniversary are just some of the topics! In the 2nd […]

Jason’s back to turn the spotlight on local events and organizations! Colin Murray, Executive Director of Dane Buy Local, & Co-owner of Kylee’s Gift Cottage, updates us on upcoming events and opportunites to engage with local businesses. Colin also shares a bit about his dog (Kylee) and the buisness he and his partner named after […]

Jason gives some love to Chef Oscar Villareal (owner/founder of Migrants restaurant), gives some insight from a nonprofit fundraiser’s perspective, and highlights some upcoming events with Dane Buy Local and at Garver Feed Mill. 2nd half of the show members of the Forward Thai Boxing team join him to dispell some of the myths about […]

Spring has sprung and Ulla Eyewear can help you be ready for it with their Sunglasses Sale (starting April 15th)! Sue Peck, talks about the importance of living the life you want to live. Plus, it’s Fair Housing month, so time to hear about the good work of the Home Buyers Round Table of Dane […]

This week Jason catches up to Mason with Race Day Events, talks food with Meghan with the DC Food Collective and Tisha of Tisha’s Delicious Bakery and finds out what’s happening in Stoughton with Matt and Gwen Griffey of Stoughton’s Best After School programs, Kicks Unlimited and an upcoming Easter Egg Hunt.

This week Jason discusses the value of online video with Faith Dey of Live Well Video. Meghan Stern with Dane Buy Local, recaps the recent Shop Local Tour and other DBL events. Plus Mary Lowisz and Jack Herbert share about their business and mission with Chai House LLC.

Jason digs into Dane Buy Local’s upcoming Shop Local Bus Tour, in Madison. Hear from Chris Brockel of FEED Kitchens and about other participating businesses in the March 22nd event! Get your tickets at danebuylocal.com

Megan and Julia from Madison Top Company talk about their local engraving services. March is a busy month for Dane Buy Local and one fun event is the 2nd Shop Local Tour on March 22nd (this tour focused on food). Plus, March 7th is The Big Share (from Community Shares of Wisconsin). Bria Brown, joins […]

Jason highlights local events during the first half of this week’s LGL, with the Krav Maga workshop at Forward Thai Boxing, Pie Day and the March Breakfast meeting from Dane Buy Local. We rediscover the nonprofit Creating a Peaceful World, and welcome Badger Brothers Coffee to Dane County, with their new location in Mount Horeb.

Jason keeps you informed about some great local events like Minding My Black Owned Buiness Pop-Up (with Latia Warren of La’Karron Beauty Elements) and Coffee Fest and More (with Meghan Stern of Dane Buy Local). Sue Peck owner/founder of Evolution Financial talks life transitions where a financial planner can be a trusted ally, and about […]

Jason connnects with Meghan Stern at Dane Buy Local to give you the deets on upcoming local events, and then talks communication and video storytelling with At Your Core Communications. 2nd half of the show Abbe, Marty and Marc, from Forward Thai Boxing, discuss the importance of self defense and the Krav Maga workshop they […]

Jason catches up with Phil Frank of Budget Signs and Specialties and Margot from Ulla Eyewear during the first half of the show. They Charity joins to tell the impact and mission of Madison Cooperative Development Coalition, and features Robert of Worker Justice Wisconsin.

This week Jason talks with Sabrina Madison, the Founder & Director of The Progress Center of Black Women, and Megan Frank with Madison Top Company. He also shares the results of a recent economic study about the impact of local businesses.

Jason is kicking (and punching) the new year off right with Abbe & Brendon, owners of Forward Thai Boxing, Drew Neidercorn, Director of Kitchen Programs at Porchlight Inc, and Social Worker and Educator, Deborah Green about her new podcast “Kik’n It In the Kitchen”

We talk about the special New Year’s Eve broadcast event on the Civic Media Network and TheSpaceship.TV, during the final Let’s Get Local of 2022!

In Jason’s last show before Christmas, he covers a lot of ground – all while keeping it local, of course! Hear from Brad Wernt at Boulders Climbing Gym, Jerina Vincent of JnJ Gifts and More, Sue Peck with Evolution Financial, & MaKinzie Rogahn from The Diamond Center. #golocalbuylocalbelocal

Jason talks with Brittany Graber, owner of Ulla Eyewear, and Manuel Ramminger, co-founder of Ethical Trading Company, about their impact locally and globally.

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Jason is joined by Kate Miller of the Middleton Chamber of Commerce & Barbara Behling with the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce to discuss the importance of this date for local & small businesses. Plus reminders about the Dane Buy Local Passport Program and the value of GOING LOCAL.

This week on LGL, Brian from Madison Computer Works talks about their more than 40 years assisting customers with computer issues and purshases, Nathan of Old Sugar Distillery highlights their Madison-based products and Holiday Gift Boxes, and Jason reminds listeners of the Holiday Passport Program and its benefits!