Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba

Pete Schwaba hosts an energetic night on Night Light with guests and lively discussions. Jeopardy champion Ben Chan joins to share movie picks and engage in a fun ‘one-hit wonder’ music quiz, featuring classics like ‘Tainted Love.’  Norm Kopesky from Appleton Cigar introduces the Bearded Villains event, supporting Courage Incorporated, which aids veterans and individuals […]

Guests: Dr. Ben Chan, Norm Kopesky

Thu Sep 25, 2025

44:02

Broadcasting from Green Bay, Pete Schwaba hosts a lively episode featuring Jeopardy champion Ben Chan. The show dives into a fun discussion about the saddest songs ever written, with listeners and guests chiming in with their picks like ‘Danny Boy,’ ‘Tears in Heaven,’ and ‘He Stopped Loving Her Today.’ Ben Chan makes his ‘Popcorn Picks’ […]

Guest: Dr. Ben Chan

Thu Sep 25, 2025

42:56

Tonight, Pete Schwaba kicks off the hour with Rich LoCascio, an on-air personality from Civic Media, who shares exciting news about his new gig at WGBW. Wrestling enthusiasts are in for a treat as Rich dishes out updates on ESPN’s partnership with WWE and nails a wrestling quiz. David Grant from WMAX joins to promote […]

Guests: David Grant, Rich LoCascio

Wed Sep 24, 2025

44:02

In this episode, Pete Schwaba delves into a night packed with music, film, and local events. With Bruce Springsteen turning 76, listeners share their favorite Springsteen songs, celebrating the Boss’s enduring legacy. Pete welcomes filmmaker Wendy Schneider, who discusses her documentary ‘Angels of Dirt.’ Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic […]

Guest: Wendy Schnieder

Wed Sep 24, 2025

44:02

Pete Schwaba kicks off with entertainment banter, diving into a lively quiz on iconic female rockers with Dr. Kristen Lyerly, who aces questions on legends like Joan Jett and Stevie Nicks. The episode shifts gears as Logan Wroge from Travel Wisconsin challenges Pete to a ‘Fest or Fiction’ quiz, spotlighting quirky Wisconsin events like Goat […]

Guests: Dr. Kristin Lyerly, Logan Wroge

Tue Sep 23, 2025

42:48

Join Pete Schwaba live from Green Bay as we dive into a jam-packed episode dissecting the world of entertainment, quirky medical conditions, and the greatest female rockers of all time. Dr. Kristin Lyerly hobbles in on crutches, sharing tales of surgery and offering wisdom on restless leg syndrome. We rock out to Bruce Springsteen on […]

Guest: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

Tue Sep 23, 2025

44:02

Broadcasting live from Madison, Pete Schwaba dives into Wisconsin’s entertainment scene with guests like Erik Kjelland from the band Mascot Theory, discussing their album ‘Cosmic Hit and Run’ and self-production. Film buff Jim Healy shares insights on Peter Bogdanovich’s directorial journey and the Cinematheque’s offerings, including screenings of Bogdanovich’s ‘Targets’. Reflecting on Robert Redford’s cinematic […]

Guests: Erik Kjelland, Jim Healy

Mon Sep 22, 2025

44:02

Pete Schwaba broadcasts live from Madison, delving into the intersection of music, health, and sports. Erik Kjelland from the Mascot Theory shares insights on creating their new concept album ‘Cosmic Hit and Run’ amid personal health challenges. He reflects on using personal trauma, including his father’s death and his own serious brain surgery, to craft […]

Guest: Erik Kjelland

Mon Sep 22, 2025

44:02

Special guest, Trapper Schoepp, a Wisconsin-born musical chameleon, dishes on his new album ‘Osborne,’ inspired by personal battles with painkiller addiction. Trapper reveals how he completed a lost Bob Dylan song, earning co-writing cred. The episode brims with Robert Redford movie nostalgia and features clips from ‘The Sting’ and ‘Butch Cassidy.’ Tune in for a […]

Guests: Mike Clemens, Trapper Schoepp

Sat Sep 20, 2025

43:33

Pete Schwaba hosts a lively Friday night show from Wisconsin, featuring a Dolly Parton quiz with guest Stuart J. Wattles, who impressively aces questions about Dolly’s movie roles and music. Listeners share their favorite sack lunches in honor of National Love Your Lunch Day, with nostalgic mentions of PB&J and classic 70s and 80s snacks. […]

Guests: Stuart J. Wattles, Teri Barr

Fri Sep 19, 2025

44:02