Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba

From cheese curds to chocolate, Paul Vanden Plas of Wonderfully Wisconsin sticks around to talk about some more of his favorite Wisconsin delicacies. At the bottom of the hour, Pete chats with actor and writer Thomas Lennon, one of the stars of Godfather of Green Bay! Thomas shares some of his favorite moments from the […]

Mon Nov 24, 2025

43:54

PBS Wisconsin Producer Grant Fenster of the upcoming documentary Bucky sticks around to help us kick off the second hour of the show. Grant also worked on the 2015 doc, Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club, and he shares his story of working on that film. Paul Vanden Plas of Wonderfully Wisconsin […]

Mon Nov 24, 2025

43:41

For this evening’s question of the Nite, Pete asks all of us about our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. We take your calls and texts on why mashed potatoes are clearly the superior side. At the bottom of the hour, Pete is joined by PBS Wisconsin producer Grant Fenster, one of the minds behind Bucky, an […]

Mon Nov 24, 2025

43:55

Pete Schwaba brings lively banter with guests from Doctors in Recital, exploring the intersection of medicine and music. They dive into the eclectic lineup of their January show at the Widener Center, promising a mix of genres from gospel to jazz, all for a noble cause—supporting local nonprofits tackling hunger. Pete Schwabba takes listeners on a […]

Sat Nov 22, 2025

43:57

Broadcasting live from Green Bay, Pete Schwaba hosts a lively episode featuring comedians Tom and Steph Clark, discussing their comedic tours and life tales, including a notorious raffle win. The episode delves into sad songs, with listeners sharing tunes ranging from Elton John’s ‘Sad Songs’ to Jim Croce’s ‘Operator.’ Teri Barr joins for Barr Band […]

Guests: Steph Clark, Teri Barr, Tom Clark

Fri Nov 21, 2025

43:54

Pete Schwaba hosts a lively episode featuring local entertainment highlights from Wisconsin to Hollywood. The episode kicks off with a discussion about the chaos of passwords and dives into an array of guests including comedians Tom and Steph Clark, who are touring in Wisconsin. Joel Karnick shares decades of stories from the Deer Hunter’s Roundup, […]

Guests: Gray Gunderson, Joel Karnick, Parker Olsen, Steph Clark, Tom Clark

Fri Nov 21, 2025

43:58

The show kicks off with a playful nod to country music, spotlighting Lainey Wilson’s CMA wins. Pete teases a 20th anniversary screening of his film ‘The Godfather of Green Bay’ and dives into quirky discussions about password security woes and disappointing burgers. The heart of the episode is sports talk with Parker Olson and Gray […]

Guests: Gray Gunderson, Parker Olsen

Fri Nov 21, 2025

43:53

Pete Schwaba guides us through a quirky mix of Wisconsin stories and entertainment banter. Frank Anderson joins to discuss Wisconsin’s forgotten territories and ghost ships, weaving tales of historical intrigue. Pete and Frank also share anecdotes about their industry experiences and debate cheesy celebrity personas, from Russell Wilson’s cringe-worthy commercials to the enduring oddities of […]

Guest: Frank Anderson

Thu Nov 20, 2025

43:57

Join Pete Schwaba in a lively episode where mishaps and movie picks take center stage. Pete shares tales of wardrobe malfunctions and Konrad’s laundry woes, while Connie Fellman and Pete bond over community theater and mountain climbing. The show dives into movie recommendations with Amanda Nimmer, who dishes on the comforts and quirks of modern […]

Guests: Amanda Nimmer, Connie Fellman

Thu Nov 20, 2025

43:58

Pete Schwaba kicks off the episode musing about the oddity of leg warmers and his lack of experience with women’s clothing, setting a playful tone. The episode then veers into a discussion about the viral frenzy over Starbucks’ bear-shaped cups, with people even scuffling to get their hands on them. Schwaba humorously shares a bizarre […]

Guest: Connie Fellman

Thu Nov 20, 2025

43:59