Frank Hermans
Park Beats and Community Treats (Hour 3)
Jim and John welcome Kevin Van Ess and Bryan Milz to promote their Music in the Park at McAuliffe Park. The event is tomorrow night in the park. It underscores the power of music to unite people, even evoking memories in patients with dementia. The hosts celebrate local talents like Frank Hermans and his son Harrison, who discuss his upcoming musical 'I Found My Thrill on Scrays Hill' and reflect on the importance of family and community in the arts. The episode is filled with anecdotes about music’s magical ability to transform and connect communities.
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!
Draft Day Whirlwind
Mark Husen from Bellin Sports Medicine is "in the house" and gives us a look at some of the great events Bellin is putting on during the NFL Draft. The event isn't just about football, but family-friendly events, music, and food all in one area! Then Frank Hermans joins with information on a new show he has starting in May. Let Me Be Frank Productions will debut the show "Brent the Musical". He’s been playing bar league softball on The Bar’s team for years and can’t decide if it’s time to turn in his jersey or keep playing for another season. (Does this sound a little familiar?)
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!
Wisconsin Film Festival 2025 (Hour 2)
Pete is joined from Let me be Frank Productions, Frank Hermans. Frank Hermans talks about his upcoming show The King of Krakow, and Brent the Musical. Frank shares a song from Brent the Musical. Then from the Wisconsin Film Festival, Ben Reiser joins the show. Ben talks about the Wisconsin Film Festival starting April 3rd to April 10th. What to expect and movies to watch, Ben shares it all.
Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 pm across Wisconsin. 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 line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Pete and the show!
Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba tackles the tough questions like, "What should I binge watch?" and "Where are the most haunted hotels in the state?" Leave the stress of the day behind with entertainment news, comedy and quirky Wisconsin. Pete is a show biz veteran writer, actor, and comedian who will take you from Wisconsin to Hollywood and still have you back in time for bed.
Popcorn Pick of the Week w/ Frank Hermans (Hour 1)
Pete opens the show by asking what's the longest you could do nothing, no books, electronics, or music. Pete and Konrad talk Quentin Tarantino movies in honor of his birthday. Then from Let me be Frank Productions, Frank Hermans joins the show. Frank talks about what kind of movies and TV shows he likes to watch, what foods are the best snacks to have while binging, and Frank gives his Popcorn Pick of the Week.
Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 pm across Wisconsin. 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 line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Pete and the show!
Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba tackles the tough questions like, "What should I binge watch?" and "Where are the most haunted hotels in the state?" Leave the stress of the day behind with entertainment news, comedy and quirky Wisconsin. Pete is a show biz veteran writer, actor, and comedian who will take you from Wisconsin to Hollywood and still have you back in time for bed.
Frank & Karl
Frank Hermans from Let Me Free swings by the show to talk about his latest show coming to the Meyer Theater. It's called King of Krakow. The run starts on April 3rd and runs through the 19th. The show features Amy Riemer (as Angel of Angelica), Lisa Borley (as Wack Job), Sarah Galati (as Sarah the Italian), Tom Verbrick (King Brezinski), Paul Evansen (as Pauly Pencil Neck), Pat Hibbard (as Tick-Tock), Blake Hermans (as Stooley), Frank Hermans (as Lard Face). Sounds like another great time! Then Karl Loewenstein from Sturgeon Spirits in Oshkosh joins from our WISS studios. Sturgeon Spirits is part of our Maino & The Mayor's Top Craft Pick promotion. Karl is the founder and president of Sturgeon spirits, and is passionate about the craft and traditions of distilling. He retired from a 21-year career teaching history at UW Oshkosh in January 2024 and believes in community, sustainability, and spirited living.
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!
Boat Show & Local Art
John Craemer and John Osgood from the US Coast Guard Auxiliary swung by to talk about boater safety and promote the Green Bay Boat Show this weekend at the Resch Center. The show is a great winter break event, and the information that it offers to the community is outstanding. Then, local artist Spencer Nolan Young joins to talk about all the art he brings to the community. His business is Forever Young Designs, and if you check out the website, you'll see some of his wonderful work.
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!
Give BIG & The Malcores
Maddy Prailes & Amanda Johnson from the Howe Community Resource Center join Jim and Frank Hermans to discuss next week's Give BIG Green Bay event. Howe is dedicated to ensuring children and families are healthy, safe, and ready for success, and it has been doing it since 1996. Give BIG Green Bay highlights nonprofits' important work in every corner of our community. The event helps to raise money for participating non-profits. Then we were Moving With The Malcores. Ben & Deanna have moved to a new location on Main Street in Green Bay. We're glad for them and happy to break the news right here on Maino & The Mayor! While their social media is getting set up, you can still contact them with an old-fashioned phone call: US Coast Guard Auxiliary - Green Bay Boat Show.
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!
Wednesday Meanderings
Frank Hermans from Let Me Be Frank Productions sits in for Maino this morning. The guys talk up Frank's new show, "Anchorman, Hello Green Bay." The show is a spoof on local newscasts and anchors. The show features Frank Hermans as Frank Burgundy, Amy Riemer as Amy Corningstone, Lisa Borley as Lisa Loo Loo, Pat Hibbard as Brick Hibbard, Tom Verbrick as Tom Harken, Paul Evansen as Paul Fantana, and Zach Hibbard as Champ Hibbard. Looks like it will be great fun, a perfect date night for Valentine's! Then Ashley Hoffman, with Hotel Northland, joins to talk about the Paws for Applause event that is coming up on February 22. Jim and John are judges for this special event that raises money for the Lucky 7 Dog Rescue.
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!
Weekly Best of Nite Lite for Feb 1
Comedian and founder of Chips Money Tips, Chip Chinery joins the show. Chip talks about his book Charging Mount Stand-Up: My First Year On The Road, and money tips during tax season. Then from Let Me Frank Productions, Frank Hermans joins the show. Frank talks about his upcoming show “Anchorman: Hello Green Bay," which opens Feb 6-23. Pete and Frank tell stories, and Frank plays a song!
Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 pm across Wisconsin. 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 line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Pete and the show!
Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba tackles the tough questions like, "What should I binge watch?" and "Where are the most haunted hotels in the state?" Leave the stress of the day behind with entertainment news, comedy and quirky Wisconsin. Pete is a show biz veteran writer, actor, and comedian who will take you from Wisconsin to Hollywood and still have you back in time for bed.
“Anchorman: Hello Green Bay” (Hour 1)
Pete opens the hour by talking about the best Curmudgeon in honor of National Curmudgeons Day. Pete and Konrad talk Mr. Heckles and Debbie Downer. Then From Let Me Frank Productions, Frank Hermans joins the show. Frank talks about his upcoming show “Anchorman: Hello Green Bay," which opens Feb 6-23. Pete and Frank tell stories, and Frank plays a song!
Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 pm across Wisconsin. 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 line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Pete and the show!
Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba tackles the tough questions like, "What should I binge watch?" and "Where are the most haunted hotels in the state?" Leave the stress of the day behind with entertainment news, comedy and quirky Wisconsin. Pete is a show biz veteran writer, actor, and comedian who will take you from Wisconsin to Hollywood and still have you back in time for bed.
