Pam Jahnke
Flashbacks, Farewells, and Free Tickets
John and Gordy reminisce about their cable show days and discuss the end of cable access TV, before diving into weather updates and a farewell to Sam, their producer, who's off to new adventures. They highlight new John and Gordy merchandise and another free ticket Friday contest. The episode touches on shop classes' revival at Middleton High, blending high-tech with traditional skills, and the impact of AI on jobs. Pam Jahnke joins to discuss Wisconsin's agricultural education challenges and events. Finally, they cover the quirky history of Burger King's founder and the controversial expulsion of Elon Musk from the Trump administration.
The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. 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 John & Gordy!
Memorial Day Best Of Episode (Hour 2)
In the second hour of this best of show, we're bringing you one of our favorite interviews, as well as a nice dollop of Audio Sorbet! To kick it off, we welcome The Fabulous Farm Babe Pam Jahnke to the show! She is the host of the Midwest Farm Report and a Wisconsin dairy farmer. Pam discusses all the mental health struggles farmers go through, as well as resources available through the state to help with these matters. She also gives advice on where to get more education on farm. For Audio Sorbet, we're discussing our favorite summer songs! And we wrap thing up with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Great Schmeckles Of History Edition.
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Farmers And Mental Health (Hour 2)
In the second hour, we welcome The Fabulous Farm Babe Pam Jahnke to the show! She is the host of the Midwest Farm Report and a Wisconsin dairy farmer. Pam discusses all the mental health struggles farmers go through, as well as resources available through the state to help with these matters. She also gives advice on where to get more education on farm. Then to celebrate 125 years of Wisconsin State Parks, we talk about our favorites parks and read the best worst reviews of those parks as submitted to Google. And we want to wrap it up right, so here is another This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Mule It Over Edition
As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 9 -11 am across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way!
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From Garbage Day to Governance: A Chaotic Morning
John and Gordy dive into the week, talking the trials of adulthood, highlighted by Sam's camping misadventures. They chat with Pam Jahnke about Wisconsin's new Alice in Dairyland, Sarah Hagenow, and the challenges faced by farms post-last week's storm. The show takes on a critical tone as they talk Idiocracy, including Josh Hawley's surprising stance on Medicaid cuts and a bizarre exchange between Oklahoma's education head, Ryan Walters, and a local TV station. The episode wraps with musings on Trump’s odd admiration for world leaders and the comedic absurdity of political theater.
The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. 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 John & Gordy!
Cops, Donuts, and Wolf Packs: A Morning Radio Rollercoaster
Live from Madison, John and Gordy kick off with their usual antics before diving into Dunkin' Donuts' 'Cops on a Rooftop' fundraiser for Special Olympics - with Kathryn live on location! Tornado updates, gazebo survival strategies, and the hilarity of missed calls weave through their banter. Pam Jahnke joins to discuss wolf attacks in Wisconsin, highlighting the challenges of managing the species. As a side dish, Madison Burger Week tempts listeners with beefy delights. The show wraps up with a bit of Idiocracy, as the guys talk a tech glitch on X's AI 'Grok', inadvertently obsessed with (fake) South African farm attacks, sparking laughs and speculation of tampering.
The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. 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 John & Gordy!
Milwaukee, The Good Land
John and Gordy dive in, talking the woes of UW graduation, and the intruding vines in John's yard. As construction chaos looms with major repaving projects, they ponder the mysteries of roadwork decisions. Of course, we also take a look at the National Day Calendar and Today in History before checking in with Pam Jahnke to talk the Alice in Dairyland competition. In Idiocracy for the day, we talk Kash Patel, who didn't do his homework, and is late in submitting the (legally required!) FBI budget proposal. The guys chat about Alice Cooper, and we get the musician's take on Milwaukee (The Good Land!) before closing out the hour with the beginning of the story about Trump's biggest gift so far: a jet from Qatar!
The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. 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 John & Gordy!
Madison Night Market Madness
Its Friday! Live from Madison, the John and Gordy show kicks off with a recap of the lively Madison Night Market. They dive into the National Day Calendar, and check in with Pam Jahnke of the Midwest Farm Report, talking all things beef. The guys also have a fiery debate on trade deals and homeland security hiring practices, keeping the energy high. Expect laughs, local insights, and listener engagement throughout.
The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. 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 John & Gordy!
Trump’s Tariff Tango and Beefy Wisconsin Weekend
Amid playful banter and minor grievances about award ceremonies, John and Gordy dive into the weighty topic of Trump's plans to replace taxes with tariffs, arguing it disproportionately burdens the less affluent. They humorously suggest Trump's endgame is to turn Americans into refugees due to financial strain. The duo also highlights Wisconsin's recent award-winning beef burger, sparking hunger pangs and culinary curiosity with Pam Jahnke. Wrapping up the hour, John shares nostalgic tales of photographing rock legends including Cheap Trick, Elvis Costello, and Stevie Nicks.
The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. 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 John & Gordy!
Skimp on the Barbie
Its Friday! John and Gordy dive in with the National Day Calendar, and the Kentucky Derby's Wisconsin ties with Pam Yankee. They poke fun at recent Trump antics, coining 'Donnie Two Dolls' after his controversial comment about doll prices, likened to a mobster's nickname amid a 'war on Christmas.' Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall antics get a spotlight, as she demands silence from attendees. The duo also critiques Trump's proposed budget cuts to Narcan and Meals on Wheels, highlighting the absurdity with humor. Sam joins the banter, touching on voodoo dolls, Slinky toys, and more oddities.
The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. 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 John & Gordy!
40,000 Pounds of Curd
John and Gordy kick off the week recapping their weekends: John invading Gordy's house, Gordy doing yard work, and Sam sleeping in his car. We dive into the National Day Calendar, and chat with Pam Jahnke, back after a long break (not really), as she was covering the draft! We learn how that experience was, before diving into today's dose of Idiocracy. Today we're talking authoritarianism, right-wing reactions to the Pope's death, and the multitude of misconceptions that persist about DOGE.
The John and Gordy Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 am on WMDX in Madison. 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 John & Gordy!
