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Tales of Ticks and Tapes(Hour 1)

Tales of Ticks and Tapes(Hour 1)

Wed Aug 20, 2025

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Join Pete Schwaba as he dives into the absurdity of reality TV with a scathing review of 'Are You My First?'—a Netflix show about losing virginity on camera—and the secrets of celebrity sex tapes. Pete humorously critiques the awkwardness and bad writing of such shows, then transitions into a lively discussion with author Chris Miklos about his debut novel 'Tick Town.' This pulp horror tale features giant mutant ticks terrorizing a Wisconsin tourist town. Chris shares insights into his writing process and how JAWS influenced his work. Prepare for laughs and shocks as Pete juggles entertainment and horror in this dynamic episode.

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Pete and the show!

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba tackles the tough questions like, "What should I binge watch?" and "Where are the most haunted hotels in the state?" Leave the stress of the day behind with entertainment news, comedy and quirky Wisconsin. Pete is a show biz veteran writer, actor, and comedian who will take you from Wisconsin to Hollywood and still have you back in time for bed.

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