Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach

Steve Burrows joins Pete and Greg in the second hour to talk about his documentary Bleed Out and the unexpected journey from comedy writing to telling a deeply personal story. He dives into the film’s origins, its impact, and what it’s been like bringing it to audiences at festivals like Beloit.

Guest: Steve Burrows

Mon Mar 23, 2026

43:41

Madison musician Robert J joins Pete and Greg to talk about his journey in the local music scene and the personal story that led him to give back in a big way. Robert shares how his son’s health battle inspired the creation of MAMA Cares, how the program supports fellow musicians in times of need, and what to expect from the upcoming fundraising show at High Noon Saloon in Madison.

Guest: Robert J

Mon Mar 23, 2026

44:04

In this hour of the Civic Media Spotlight, we feature a special “Best of” edition of Nite Lite with Pete and Greg. The hosts are joined by Mary Mack, who shares insights into her comedy routine, what makes for a fun night, her personal favorite kind of evening, and her unique take on the Oscars. […]

Guests: Mary Mack, Keith Poulsen

Sat Mar 21, 2026

0:00

On the second hour of Nite Lite, Heather Hopfensperger, Director of Business Development at the Children’s Museum of Green Bay, joins Nite Lite with Pete and Greg to talk about an exciting new benefit event for the museum featuring animatronic dinosaurs. She shares what attendees can expect, how the event supports the museum’s mission, and why it’s shaping up to be a can’t-miss experience for families and the community.

Guest: Heather Hopfensperger

Fri Mar 20, 2026

0:00

On the first hour of Nite Lite, higher education reporter Becky Jacobs joins Nite Lite with Pete and Greg to break down the latest developments in NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) legislation in Wisconsin. Drawing from her reporting, including coverage of Chris McIntosh urging lawmakers to pass an NIL bill, Becky explains what’s at stake for student-athletes, universities, and the future of college sports.

Guest: Becky Jacobs

Fri Mar 20, 2026

0:00

Jesse March from Festival Theatre joins Pete and Greg to talk about the theater’s work bringing live performance to local communities. Jesse shares what makes Festival Theatre unique, how it connects with audiences, and what’s coming up this season.

Guest: Jesse March

Thu Mar 19, 2026

43:29

On the first hour of Nite Lite, Maria Haskins, a Regional Tribal Organizer with Wisconsin Native Vote and Wisconsin Conservation Voters, joins Pete and Greg to talk about a recent Native community meeting in Menominee. The discussion focused on the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election and how the court’s decisions could impact Native communities across the state.

Guest: Maria Haskins

Thu Mar 19, 2026

43:00

On the second hour of Nite Lite, Pete and Greg dive into a rich conversation with Winter Williams and Matthew A. Brown, founders of In the Pines Studio in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The duo shares their bold move from L.A. to Wisconsin to establish a creative hub for filmmaking and learning, emphasizing storytelling and community engagement.

Guests: Winter Williams, Matthew A. Brown

Wed Mar 18, 2026

42:57

Pete and Greg talk to Iranian-American journalist and author Hooman Majd provides a unique perspective on the American-Israeli conflict with Iran, highlighting the deep emotional turmoil faced by Iranian-Americans.

Guest: Hooman Madj

Wed Mar 18, 2026

43:28

On the second hour of Nite Lite, Greg and Pete discuss the Oscars, with film critic Rob Thomas weighing in on awards surprises, like Michael B. Jordan’s win over Timothy Chalamet. The hosts dive into the Wisconsin Film Festival highlights and chat about the new comedy-horror film ‘Cold Storage.’

Guest: Rob Thomas

Tue Mar 17, 2026

42:51