Raised in Wisco

In the first of three special shows live from the Fish Bowl, Joel, Danielle, and Ellie join Producer Jakob to discuss Joel’s mushroom jerky experiment. Also, Joel teaches all of us aspiring canoe-ers how to get on our knees and do his patented J stroke. What’s to eat? Ellie will show us all ON THIS […]

Sat Jun 14, 2025

44:02

Today on Raised in Wisco Joel, Ellie, Danielle, and the WHOLE TEAM discuss their favorite things to celebrate Joel’s “43rd birthday“. It’s a fun, laid back sort of episode where we focus on the good parts of life and think about things that just make us smile. Hunting wild turkeys and cooking their gizzards, traveling […]

Guest: Megan Salazar

Sat Jun 7, 2025

44:02

In this special episode of Raised in Wisco the crew takes their adventures across the pond, exploring Scotland and the Emerald Isle. Join us as we journey through rolling hills, winding paths, and unforgettable moments that only this kind of trip can offer. With a few laughs, some unexpected twists, and plenty of classic Raised […]

Sat May 31, 2025

43:00

Today on Raised in Wisco we’re joined by Anne E. Schwartz, the Milwaukee journalist who broke the story of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in 1991. Anne and Joel first met when Joel was just a fresh-faced young intern, and today they sit down for an in-depth conversation about her book, Monster: The True Story of […]

Guest: Anne E. Schwartz

Sat May 24, 2025

46:32

We all love the Sand Crane, that much isn’t up for debate, but when it comes to conservation things are never simple. Today Joel and Ellie welcome Dan Trawicki of SCI to discuss their ongoing efforts to bring about a hunting season for the sand crane. The rebounding of the sand crane population has been […]

Guest: Dan Trawicki

Sat May 17, 2025

46:32

9/10 hunters agree that Wisconsin is THE best place in the whole wide world to enjoy the outdoors. We know that better than anyone around here on Raised in Wisco. But a man has needs, and sometimes what he needs is to fly to Croatia with his buddy to hunt wild European sheep in the […]

Guests: George Ermert, Megan Salazar

Sat May 10, 2025

46:32

The outdoors of Wisconsin provide so much to us, from natural beauty to bountiful harvests, but one thing that many folks don’t know is that one of the most delicious delicacies in Dairyland can actually be found in our own front lawns. Today Chef Ellie Lawton-Smoller teaches us about the many ways that the humble […]

Guest: Mike Kretschmer

Sat May 3, 2025

46:32

Last week we met a young outdoorswoman who went on her first ever turkey hunt, but this week we’re spicing things up another notch by talking to Tylor Flynn of the National Wild Turkey Federation! Tylor and the NWTF know just about everything there is to know about turkeys in Wisconsin, including how to do […]

Guest: Tylor Flynn

Sat Apr 26, 2025

46:32

Hey-o, Wisco! Today Joel Kleefisch and chef-eree Ellie Lawton- Smoller are joined by special guests Mr. and Mrs. Justin Kumbier and 13-year-old Harper Schumacher to talk about Harper’s first time turkey hunting! It’s an exciting day as Joel gets to share his feelings on that special first hunt experience, Justin tells us about the joy […]

Sat Apr 19, 2025

45:33

Spring is sprunging and it’s time to talk about all of our favorite spring-based activities in Wisconsin. Dad jokes start flying left and right as the team introduces themselves to their new producer. Joel challenges chef-eree Ellie to come up with a recipe for a delicious meal based only on the random assortment of ingredients […]

Sat Apr 12, 2025

46:32