Hey there! Midwest Legends is not a show about Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox, or Sasquatch, but you will hear lots of great stories from the modern-day doers and dreamers leaving their mark on the Midwest. Each episode, one of these folks shares part of their journey with host Russell Nicolet. If you haven’t heard of them before, Midwest Legends is here to introduce you.
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Midwest Legends Episode #12: Matthew Golden -- Playing For Green Bay, Being The #1 Draft Pick, and Jordan Love
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32:48Matthew Golden is a first-round draft pick, lightning-fast wide receiver, and now a Midwest Legends guest. At just 22 years old, Matthew has worked hard, gained a lot of perspective, and he's not even as old as the history he is making. It’s been 23 years since Green Bay’s home team chose a wide receiver as their first round pick, and he says that …
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Midwest Legends Episode #11: Billy Deuce -- Touring W/ Charlie Berens, Chris Farley, & A Basement Alligator
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59:24This week’s guest, Billy Doucette, better known as Billy Deuce, admits he’s terrible at ending conversations, so it’s a good thing Midwest Legends actually has a runtime. Billy has grown up all over the country, and that “foot in both worlds” perspective has given him plenty of material and earned him quite a following online and in person. He and …
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Midwest Legends Episode #10: Packer Pride, Internet Memes & Gym Class Fails
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1:15:02Die-hard Packers superfan Matt Ramage sits down with Russell Nicolet to talk about his favorite team and more. Matt fondly remembers growing up in a home where every Packers game was an event that could see uncles placing bets on anything they could think of. He and Russell reminisce on childhoods spent outdoors, and the reverence that the Packers …
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Midwest Legends Episode #9: Jared Schutz— Brett Favre, A Bearded Dragon, and Wisco Dive Bar Reviews
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1:00:16Every dive bar has at least one story to tell, and thanks to Jared Schutz, those stories and the bars themselves are reaching a wider audience. Jared and Russell discuss dive bar charm, quirks, and maybe most importantly: etiquette. He shares the memories he’s made and hidden gems he’s discovered along the way (check out his interactive “bar map” o…
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Midwest Legends Episode #8: Richard Lorbach --Tattoos, Chris Farley, and Drink Wisconsinbly
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45:10Richard Lorbach, the man behind “Drink Wisconsinbly,” joins Russell Nicolet to share stories about growing up in the Midwest and talk about watching his homegrown brand take off. Richard and Russell bond over their shared love for Wisconsin, childhoods spent outdoors, and the communities and friendships that form at local dive bars. Now 13 years st…
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Midwest Legends Episode #7: Chef Adam--Dive Bar Burgers, The Dells, and Gordon Ramsey IRL
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1:02:05You may have seen him win Cutthroat Kitchen, compete on Super Chef Grudge Match, Beat Bobby Flay, and Hell's Kitchen, but today, Adam Pawlak is in front of the camera as a guest, not a chef. Chef Adam discusses how a job at a pizzeria at the early age of 14 led to a career in the restaurant industry that many know him for today. Russell shares his …
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Midwest Legends Episode #6: Alex Wehrley— Farmtok, Scotcharoos, and Dive Bar Margaritas
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45:37Alex Wehrley talks with Russell Nicolet about cabin life, Wisconsin accents, and everything in between. Wisconsin will always be home sweet home for Alex. She shares childhood memories from her grandparents’ retirement farm, and Russell notes that for some Midwest folks, “taking it easy” in retirement can mean taking on more work. Alex also sets th…
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Midwest Legends Episode #5: Myles the "You Betcha Guy"— Olive Garden Royalty, Raft Burn & Hunting Gone Wrong
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48:15Russell sits down with Myles Montplaisir, better known as the “You Betcha Guy,” for a laugh-filled look at their Midwest experiences. From listening to legendary stories at dive bars to reminiscing on blue-collar workplaces packed with camaraderie, the two revisit fond memories that have plenty of Midwest charm. Though many assume Myles hails from …
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Midwest Legends Episode #4: Milwaukee Uncut— Worm Phobias, Midwest Boot Camp, And Making It Official At Culvers
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51:08Richie and Bre, from Milwaukee Uncut, dropped by the Midwest Legends studio to chat with Russell about the city they all love and the state they call home. Through their work in Milwaukee Uncut, Richie and Bre make Wisconsin’s landmark city a more exciting place to live, work, and grow up in. On this episode, they get the chance to talk about their…
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Midwest Legends Episode #3: Ed the Diver & Christie B—The Beauty, Danger & Delight Of Midwest Waters
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44:18Ed Bieber (known as “Ed The Diver”) and Christie B dove their way into Midwest fame, but came up to the surface to share their story with Russell Nicolet. In this episode, learn how a mission to clean up the waterways of the Midwest began with Ed retrieving lost fishing lures for his kids. Since then, Ed and Christie B have joined forces, cleaning …
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Midwest Legends Episode #2: Ike Wynter—Hunting Stories, Celebrity Clients & Going Viral
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48:37Acclaimed artist Ike Wynter joins the show, telling Russell about all the fascinating places his artwork has taken him. Russell shares how a partnership with the Brewers turned into a once-in-a-lifetime special moment with his dad, while Ike talks about his work with the NFL Draft, Mike Tyson, and the one client that became “the hardest no of my li…
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Midwest Legends Episode #1: Charlie Berens Talks Storytelling, Stand-Up & Buttered Donuts
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51:58In our first episode, host Russell Nicolet swaps stories with comedian Charlie Berens, with plenty of laughs and “can you believe that?” moments. Russell let us in on a power move he uses during legal depositions, Charlie shares the tale of his grandpa’s wild doctor’s visit, and Russell confesses to the fishing lure injury he was too embarrassed to…
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Hey there! Midwest Legends is not a show about Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox, or Sasquatch, but you will hear lots of great stories from the modern-day doers and dreamers leaving their mark on the Midwest. Each episode, one of these folks shares part of their journey with host Russell Nicolet. If you haven’t heard of them before, Midwest Legends is…
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