Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach

Martín Alvarado, Community Engagement Librarian at Madison’s Central Library, joins Pete and Greg in the second hour to talk about National Library Week and the value libraries bring to the community. He highlights free resources, programs, and services people might not even realize are available, along with his latest book picks—from inspiring nonfiction to immersive mystery novels.

Guest: Martin Alvarado

Wed Mar 25, 2026

42:34

Frank Hermans of Let Me Be Frank Productions joins Pete and Greg in the first hour to talk about bringing live comedy to Wisconsin audiences and his latest show, Shopko, Say Hello to a Good Buy. Frank shares what makes his productions so uniquely local, how he connects with crowds, and what fans can expect from the upcoming run.

Guest: Frank Hermans

Wed Mar 25, 2026

42:36

Writer and comedian Greg Schwem joins Pete and Greg in the second hour to share stories from his syndicated column Hotel Humor. He dives into the funny side of travel, business life, and the everyday moments that somehow turn ridiculous.

Guest: Greg Schwem

Tue Mar 24, 2026

42:36

Kevin Dospoy, Director of Forward Analytics, joins Pete and Greg in the first hour to break down a new report on Wisconsin’s economic performance since 2017. He explains where the state is falling behind nationally, what’s driving those trends, and what it could mean moving forward.

Guest: Kevin Dospoy

Tue Mar 24, 2026

42:40

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