A lively chat unfolds about Green Bay's biggest annual event, the Festival Foods Fire Over the Fox, famed for its spectacular fireworks and diverse music stages. Mary Rhode from On Broadway, Inc. discusses the festival's logistics, sponsors, and attractions, including the popular Santa Max Latin Stage. The hosts, John Maino and Jim Schmitt, reminisce about Green Bay's transformation, from forgotten streets to vibrant hubs. Amidst the banter, Jim dreams up grand visions like hosting the Rolling Stones at Lambeau or inviting the Pope. Side trails into local traditions, the legality of fireworks, and pasties for breakfast keep the energy high and the laughs rolling.

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