Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba

 Pete is joined by Guest Seth Wickersham, ESPN senior writer, discusses his bestseller ‘American Kings,’ exploring the psyche and journey of quarterbacks, from high school to NFL legends. Author Becky Ferreira explores humanity’s fascination with extraterrestrials in her book, ‘First Contact.’ As they dissect pop culture’s impact on our cosmic curiosity, Pete also navigates through the […]

Guests: Becky Ferreira, Seth Wickersham

Sat Jan 31, 2026

44:10

The episode kicks off with Jeffrey E. Stern, an author who shares his experiences in war-torn areas and his book ‘Warhead.’ The conversation pivots to Stern’s Hollywood adventures, including his book’s adaptation by Clint Eastwood. Transitioning to lighter fare, Pete and guests discuss their favorite alien-themed movies, ranging from ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ to ‘Mothman […]

Fri Jan 30, 2026

43:58

The episode kicks off with a tribute to comedic icon Catherine O’Hara, exploring her legendary roles and influence on comedy with Madison film critic Rob Thomas. The conversation then shifts to aliens, as listeners and guests share their favorite extraterrestrial films and shows, from ‘Arrival’ to ‘The X-Files.’ In a compelling segment, award-winning journalist Jeffrey […]

Fri Jan 30, 2026

43:58

Pete Schwaba pays homage to comedic legend Catherine O’Hara, who passed away at 71, celebrating her impact on comedy with a memorable clip from ‘Waiting for Guffman.’ The show then shifts to romance novels with acclaimed author Adriana Herrera, who discusses her new book, ‘A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke,’ and the importance of representing […]

Fri Jan 30, 2026

43:56

From popcorn flicks to alien lore, Pete Schwaba dives into Wisconsin cinema with Adam Hess, while author Becky Ferreira explores humanity’s fascination with extraterrestrials in her book, ‘First Contact.’ As they dissect pop culture’s impact on our cosmic curiosity, Pete also navigates through the hilarious territory of candy heart slogans. Exploring everything from alien conspiracies […]

Guests: Adam Hess, Becky Ferreira

Thu Jan 29, 2026

43:58

Pete talks frozen Wisconsin waterfalls to unexpected vodka flavors. Discover the steep price of weddings and cheer on local Olympian Georgia Irwin. Adam Hess joins to make a popcorn pick of the week, sharing laughs about drive-in theaters and nostalgic movie franchises like ‘Back to the Future.’ Dive into the sweet nostalgia of Valentine’s candy […]

Guest: Adam Hess

Thu Jan 29, 2026

43:55

On this Thursday night, Pete Schwaba kicks things off with Wisconsin-based Olympic athletes to hot takes on the Hall of Fame snub of Bill Belichick, stirring up debates on sports legends. Movie review from Joe Schwaba includes ’28 Years Later, Bone Temple’ with rave reviews for Ray Fiennes. Pete teases new flick ‘Send Help’ and […]

Guest: Joe Schwaba

Thu Jan 29, 2026

43:54

Pete Schwaba hosts a lively discussion with guests about movies, sports, and unique hobbies. Film critic Matt Mueller dissects Oscar contenders, praising Kate Hudson’s surprising performance in ‘Song Song Blue’. Molly Snyder from OnMilwaukee.com joins to celebrate Milwaukee’s typewriter legacy at QWERTY Fest, highlighting the resurgence of non-screen hobbies. They also explore adult ADHD diagnoses […]

Wed Jan 28, 2026

43:56

On this lively episode, Pete Schwaba chats about upcoming Valentine’s Day events in Wisconsin, dives into the absurdity of Heinz’s ‘kegchup’ for Super Bowl parties, and debates the greatest NFL quarterbacks with listeners. The show takes a turn to film as Matt Mueller joins to discuss Oscar frontrunners like ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’, […]

Wed Jan 28, 2026

43:55

Pete Schwaba hosts a lively night of quarterback debates, kazoo tunes, and Valentine’s Day plans. As the days grow longer, Pete and Konrad discuss the best quarterbacks of all time, with Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers topping the lists, while Uncle Rico gets a nod for best movie QB. The show celebrates National Kazoo and […]

Wed Jan 28, 2026

43:56