Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba

Join Pete Schwaba and crew for a night of laughs and local insights. They dive into Wisconsin’s holiday events, including Fitchburg’s Get Festive with Agora celebration, featuring free s’mores and gift wrapping. Pete shares his snowy commute woes, while Conrad reveals his move closer to the studio. The duo explores the bizarre allure of the […]

Guest: Brandon Rounds

Wed Dec 10, 2025

43:58

Pete Schwaba kicks off with a riveting tale of a rebellious 10-year-old stealing his mom’s car, delighting guest Greg Vadney of Manitowoc’s Rahr-West Museum. They delve into the museum’s Keith Haring exhibit, celebrating 1980s New York street art. The night’s question sparks a lively debate: What’s your favorite Jack Nicholson movie? ‘One Flew Over the […]

Guests: Greg Vadney, Jenny Pederson

Tue Dec 9, 2025

43:54

Pete Schwaba hosts a lively episode from downtown Green Bay, navigating through a mix of weather warnings and engaging conversations. Pete chats with Jane Matenaer about her illustrious broadcasting career, and hilariously recounts a story of a 10-year-old’s rogue car adventure. Listeners weigh in on their favorite Jack Nicholson movies, with ‘One Flew Over the […]

Guest: Greg Vadney

Tue Dec 9, 2025

43:58

Broadcasting from Green Bay, Pete Schwaba delves into entertainment, movies, TV, and comedy, with a special focus on Wisconsin stories. A highlight is the heartfelt farewell to radio veteran Jane Matenaer, whose illustrious 44-year career spans news and music radio, culminating in her Civic Media show. Jane shares her journey, the emotional weight of covering […]

Guest: Jane Matenaer

Tue Dec 9, 2025

43:59

Host Pete Schwaba dives into a lively mix of entertainment, sports, and quirky holiday traditions. The show kicks off with Packers-Bears talk and a humorous weightlifting chat with guest Bob Dennis. The main highlight is Bob’s fascinating insights into the mob’s surprising holiday generosity, revealing how mobsters like Capone played ‘nice’ for Christmas. The episode […]

Guests: Bob Dennis, Bridgitt Zielke

Mon Dec 8, 2025

43:57

Pete Schwaba dives into Wisconsin sports and entertainment, celebrating a Packers win with predictions and banter about local weather. Konrad Krueger shares insights on Badger basketball. The episode highlights Glenn Silber documentary, ‘Baristas vs. Billionaires,’ showcasing young workers’ union efforts against Starbucks. Silver, an acclaimed documentarian, joins to discuss labor rights and the film’s impact. […]

Guests: Bob Dennis, Glenn Silber

Mon Dec 8, 2025

43:58

Broadcasting from Green Bay, Peach Schwaba kicks off the week discussing the Packers’ thrilling win over the Bears, with key plays from Caleb Williams and Keisha Nixon. Netflix’s potential Warner Brothers buyout stirs debate, while a 200-year-old beer is set to hit Wisconsin. Special guests include sports expert Mike Clemens breaking down the game. The […]

Guest: Mike Clemens

Mon Dec 8, 2025

43:52

Pete is celebrating a 20th-anniversary screening of his indie film ‘The Godfather of Green Bay’ in Madison. With stars like Lauren Holly reminiscing about filming adventures and Macarena dance-offs. Then comedian Bill Leff, who reflects on pranks and the fun of old-school cartoons. Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic Media radio […]

Guests: Bill Leff, Lauren Holly

Sat Dec 6, 2025

42:31

Pete Schwaba hosts a spirited Friday night broadcast featuring sports and entertainment. The show kicks off with a lively discussion about the Packers-Bears rivalry with Civic Media Sports Authority Mike Clemens, who dives into team dynamics and game predictions. The episode transitions to music, spotlighting No Limit, a talented high school band from Wisconsin making […]

Guests: Mike Clemens, Teri Barr

Fri Dec 5, 2025

43:57

In a lively episode, Pete Schwaba covers a snowy Wisconsin night as he chats with Ezekiel Drews, founder of the Milwaukee Independent Film Awards. Drews discusses the festival’s growth, its impact on indie filmmakers, and a sneak peek of his own film. Radio host Eric Westphal joins to share his role as Bob Cratchit in […]

Guests: Eric Westphal, Ezekiel Drews

Fri Dec 5, 2025

43:54