Rob Thomas

Weekly Best of Nite Lite for Jun 21

June 21, 2025

Pete brings in Madison film critic Rob Thomas to dissect films like 'The Life of Chuck' and the intrigue of 'Echo Valley'. Chelsea Meyris from Old World Wisconsin joins to share all about their Midsummer events and the greatest parts of Wisconsin from the olden times, offering everything from goat yoga to butter churning and a 1930s tavern experience.

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.

Summerfest and Vegetables (Hour 2)

June 17, 2025

Pete opens the hour with Madison Film Critic Rob Thomas. Rob shares a couple articles on City Cast Madison and reviews a couple movies. Then Music and Entertainment Reporter for The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Piet Levy joins the show. Piet shares details on the upcoming Summerfest which starts June 19th. Piet talks about music acts to look forward to! Pete and Konrad discuss the question of the night What is your favorite or least favorite vegetable?

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.

The Great Vegetable Debate and Movie Magic (Hour 1)

June 17, 2025

Guest: Rob Thomas


On this episode, Pete Schwaba navigates the world of entertainment and personal anecdotes. Discussing the latest in movies, Pete brings in Madison film critic Rob Thomas to dissect films like 'The Life of Chuck' and the intrigue of 'Echo Valley'. The show takes a comedic turn with a lively debate on favorite and least favorite vegetables, sparking unexpected passions among listeners. Pete shares personal tales from gym feats to the perils of driving while sneezing.

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.

Vampires & Lake Monsters (Hour 2)

June 3, 2025

Pete opens the second hour with  City Cast MadisonRob Thomas joins the show. Pete and Rob talk Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Robs favorite Mission Impossible and Madison Toxic Traits. Paranormal investigator Todd Michaels teases his upcoming ghost hunt in Gettysburg, hinting at the eerie energies of Civil War sites. Pete and Todd talk the lore of vampires, emphasizing their seductive, eternal darkness. Lake monsters, from Mendota to Winnebago, are pondered as potential residents of Wisconsin's waters.

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.

The Best Wisconsin Cities(Hour 1)

June 3, 2025

Guest: Rob Thomas

Pete opens the hour by asking "What is your favorite Wisconsin city excluding the one you live in?" Pete says Egg Harbor and Konrad says Dundee. Then from City Cast MadisonRob Thomas joins the show. Pete and Rob talk film topics, including 'Jane Austen Wrecked My Life' and Cate Blanchett's 'The New Boy.' Rob shares his thoughts on Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

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.

Destination Dreams & Blockbusters (Hour 2)

May 7, 2025

Guest: Rob Thomas

On National Tourism Day, Pete asks Where do you want to go? Pete shares he wants to go to New Zealand to Door County. Pete and Konrad share their recent encounter with a Silverback gorilla, debating if 100 men could defeat one. Then from City Cast Madison, Rob Thomas joins the show. Rob talks about a recent article he wrote about where to bring your parents in Madison, Rob shares his favorite blockbusters he has seen, and upcoming movies that he is excited for.

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.

Film Festival Talk with Rob Thomas (Hour 2)

April 9, 2025

Guest: Rob Thomas

Pete is joined by City Cast Madison's Rob Thomas. Rob shares his experience at the Wisconsin Film Festival, which venue is his favorite to watch films at the Festival, and what movies he watched at the Festival. This list includes: “Starship Troopers,” “Two Strangers Trying Not To Kill Each Other,”  and, “No Packers, No Life,”

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.

Movies & Bosch (Hour 2)

March 19, 2025

Then Bosch and Legacy, Actor Scott Klace joins the show. Scott talks about the NCAA tournament, playing basketball in college, and Bosch! Then from City Cast Madison, Rob Thomas joins the show. Rob and Pete talk about the best sporting events, James Bond, and the Wisconsin Film Festival!

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.

Gene Hackman (Hour 2)

February 27, 2025

Peabody® Award-winning writer/producer , Rich Talarico joins the show. Rich and Pete talk Key & Peele. Then City Cast Madison's Rob Thomas joins the show. Rob and Pete talk about Gene Hackman, what movies of Gene's are the best, and why Gene was such a talented actor.

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.

Anora (Hour 2)

February 26, 2025

Guest: Rob Thomas

Pete opens the hour by asking if the Tush Push should be banned. Konrad shares his thoughts on Anora and Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Then City Cast Madison's Rob Thomas joins the show. Rob shares what solo dating is, what Oscar Nominated films he has seen, and what Rob expects to win. Pete and Rob talk about Anora.

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.

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