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Popcorn Picks and Peculiar Words (Hour 1)

Popcorn Picks and Peculiar Words (Hour 1)

Thu Oct 16, 2025

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On this lively episode, Pete Schwaba celebrates the joys of color television, debates favorite and least favorite words on National Dictionary Day, and delves into the world of binge-worthy shows with his team. Special guest Kara Mulrooney, a Milwaukee-based actress and filmmaker, joins to share her popcorn pick of the week: Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, encouraging listeners to revisit their childhood favorites for a nostalgic dive into personal history. Meanwhile, a humorous quiz on bizarre college basketball player names keeps the laughs rolling.

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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