Pete Schwaba hosts a lively episode featuring stand-up comedian Johnny Beehner discussing his popcorn pick of the week, the classic ‘Superman’ (1978). They chat about the charm of dive bars, sharing hilarious stories of sneaking snacks into theaters and awkward hotel breakfasts. Pete and Johnny dive into the peculiarities of movie theater etiquette, the joy […]

Guest: Johnny Beehner

Jul 10, 2025

44:02

The second hour of Nite Lite brings more talk of dive bars and their sticky charm—from peanuts on the floor to mysterious food choices. Special guest Chris Foran from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel dives deep into how Miller Lite’s 50th anniversary marks a pivotal moment in saving Milwaukee’s brewing fame. They chat about the perils […]

Jul 8, 2025

44:02

Back from a brief vacation, Pete chats about dive bar antics and rural romance at said dive bars. Pete and fill-in producer Todd swap tales of holiday hangovers and the charm of sticky bar floors, with Todd lamenting a late-night firework fracas. Author Tamara Dean shares her journey from city life to the Driftless Area, […]

Jul 8, 2025

44:02

Pete opens the second hour with Milwaukee Film Critic, Matt Mueller. Matt shares his love for the show The Pitt and his thoughts on other medical based dramas. Matt and Pete talk upcoming releases for the summer blockbuster list. Then film and record producer, Wendy Schneider joins the show. Wendy talks about her upcoming film […]

Guests: Matt Mueller, Wendy Schnieder

Jul 2, 2025

44:02

Pete opens the hour by asking the Question of the Nite- What is your favorite patriotic movie or song? Listeners chime in with their favorites. Pete and Konrad share how they will be spending their July Fourth. Then Milwaukee Film Critic, Matt Mueller joins the show. Matt shares his thoughts on 28 Years Later, F1 […]

Guest: Matt Mueller

Jul 2, 2025

44:02

Pete opens act 2 with  Karl Lowenstein Founder of Sturgeon Spirits Distillery. Karl shares his career as a professor at the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh that lead him to be a distiller. Pete asks how the distilling process works and Karl shares what you can get at his distillery. Then NEWisco Host, Lisa Hale joins the […]

Guests: Karl Loewenstein, Lisa Hale

Jul 1, 2025

44:02

Pete opens the hour by asking what will everyone be nursing on the Fourth of July? Pete shares a clip including Huey Lewis & The News. Then Karl Lowenstein Founder of Sturgeon Spirits Distillery. Karl shares his career as a professor at the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh that lead him to be a distiller. Pete […]

Guest: Karl Lowenstein

Jul 1, 2025

44:02

Pete opens the second hour with Filmmakers Jeffrey Kurz & Nathan Deming join to discuss Action WI Legislation film incentives. Then Kurt Neumman of the Bodeans joins to talk upcmong shows in the Midwest. Pete reads texts from the question of the Nite- Who is your favorite athlete to wear a Wisconsin College or Pro […]

Guests: Jeffrey Kurz, Kurt Nuemann, Nathan Deming

Jun 30, 2025

44:02

Pete opens the hour by asking the Question of the Nite- Who is your favorite athlete to wear a Wisconsin College or Pro uniform? Konrad shares a new Degree deodorant commercial he saw over the weekend. Then Filmmakers Jeffrey Kurz & Nathan Deming join to discuss Action WI Legislation film incentives. Nite Lite with Pete […]

Guests: Jeffrey Kurz, Nathan Deming

Jun 30, 2025

44:02

Comedian Tom Clark joins to share tales from a script reading with Rich Talarico and reveals his ‘Popcorn Pick of the Week’: the cult classic ‘Repo Man’ starring Emilio Estevez. With humor and nostalgia, Tom recounts bold cinematic adventures and his early acting gigs, making it a night filled with laughs and movie magic. Then […]

Guests: Kaylin Kole, Tom Clark

Jun 28, 2025

43:04