Dean Bruce
Draft Dreams and Unconventional Education
The guys dive into NFL draft fever with insights from Dean Bruce of Lindy's Sports. They dissect potential Green Bay Packers trades and draft strategies while reflecting on the hype and pitfalls of past picks like Tony Mandrich. The episode also highlights GPS Education Partners, founded by Generac, an innovative program for high school students struggling with traditional education but excelling in technical skills. Andrew Zimdar discusses how they blend classroom learning with real-world apprenticeships, preparing students for successful careers without the conventional college path.
Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. 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 lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!
Happy Birthday!
It's Maino's birthday today, and listeners text in their well-wishes and play rounds of "Win Maino's Money" with Nicolet Bank. We also welcome Grace Hageman with the KROC Center in Green Bay. They have a Family Fun Night coming up on Friday night. The event will help you Shake off the winter blues with fun spring-themed activities for the whole family! Admission is free for Kroc members and $5 per person for non-members—but you can get free entry by bringing two non-perishable or canned goods for the Salvation Army’s food bank or two personal hygiene items to support those in need. Then Dean Bruce with Lindy's Sports and editor of Lindy's 2025 Draft Guide joins John and Mike to talk about what to expect with the draft as it's coming to Green Bay. We also get a special visit from Kevin Van Ess who plays a little happy birthday jig for Maino!
Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. 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 lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!
