Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach

Herman Pontzer, a professor at Duke University, joins Pete and Greg on Nite Lite to talk about his book Adaptable and how our bodies really use energy. He gets into the science of metabolism and clears up some of the biggest myths around exercise and weight loss. The conversation keeps going as Pontzer digs deeper […]

Sat Apr 11, 2026

0:00

Producer Dom Lee is back with another chaotic quiz, this time challenging Pete and Greg to figure out which headlines are real and which are completely made up. Expect wild guesses, big reactions, and plenty of laughs.

Fri Apr 10, 2026

41:48

Musician Marta Hansen joins Pete and Greg for a special live in-studio performance. She shares her sound, stories behind her music, and what inspires her as an artist, along with a live set you won’t want to miss.

Guest: Marta Hansen

Fri Apr 10, 2026

42:29

Pete and Greg dive into their latest Movie Club pick, The Gentlemen, breaking down what works, what doesn’t, and where it stacks up in Guy Ritchie’s catalog. They share their takes on the film’s style, characters, and whether it delivers on the classic crime caper vibe.

Thu Apr 9, 2026

41:53

Wisconsin Watch reporter Tom Kertscher joins Pete and Greg to break down the latest news around data centers in Wisconsin and the role NDAs are playing behind the scenes. He shares insight from his reporting, what it means for communities across the state, and why this story is getting so much attention right now.

Guest: Tom Kertscher

Thu Apr 9, 2026

43:27

Dennis Graham joins Pete and Greg to talk about Rockonsin and its impact on Wisconsin’s local music scene. He breaks down how bands can get involved, what the application process looks like, and why supporting local artists continues to be so important.

Guest: Dennis Graham

Wed Apr 8, 2026

42:04

Pete and Greg kick things off with some of their favorite movie quotes before diving into the latest Wisconsin Spring Election results. They also break down the ongoing headlines surrounding Trump, including another deadline extension, and react to trending political moments making waves online.

Wed Apr 8, 2026

42:51

Kerstin Larson, Programming Director of Milwaukee Film, joins Pete and Greg to preview this year’s Milwaukee Film Festival. She shares how films are selected, what audiences can expect from this year’s lineup, and why the festival continues to be a major event for film lovers across Wisconsin.

Guest: Kerstin Larson

Tue Apr 7, 2026

43:53

Herman Pontzer, Ph.D., Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology and Global Health at Duke University, joins Pete and Greg to talk about his book Adaptable and the science behind how our bodies use energy. He breaks down common misconceptions about exercise and weight loss, what actually matters for long-term health, and why the way we think about calories might be all wrong.

Guest: Herman Pontzer

Tue Apr 7, 2026

44:00

Filmmaker, musician, and founder of Wisconsinology Frank Anderson joins Pete and Greg to explore the unique and often strange history of Wisconsin. He shares some of his favorite stories, what inspired his work, and why the state’s past is full of surprises.

Guest: Frank Anderson

Mon Apr 6, 2026

42:35