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Raised in Wisco

Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman

Born in Waukesha and making his adventuresome life in Wisconsin, Joel Kleefisch is Raised in Wisco! Join Joel and co-host Danielle Fairman weekly to hear their fresh perspective enjoying the great outdoors is Wisconsin--and eating well afterwards. The pair first worked together on their successful TV show "Kill it, Clean it, Cook it," which ran for 13 years on WISN 12 and focused on "eating what you kill." Joel has served 14 years in the State Assembly, mingled with presidents, traveled the world on

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The True Story of the Jeffrey Dahmer Murders with...

Raised in Wisco ·

2025/05/24

Today on Raised in Wisco we're joined by Anne E. Schwartz, the Milwaukee journalist who broke the story of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in 1991. Anne and Joel first met when Joel was just a fresh-faced young intern, and today they sit down for an in-depth conversation about her book, Monster: The True Story of the Jeffrey Dahmer Murders.At the end of the podcast Chef Ellie Lawton-Smoller talks about cooking, as is customary on the show. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives

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Hunting Sheep in Croatia

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2025/05/10

9/10 hunters agree that Wisconsin is THE best place in the whole wide world to enjoy the outdoors. We know that better than anyone around here on Raised in Wisco. But a man has needs, and sometimes what he needs is to fly to Croatia with his buddy to hunt wild European sheep in the foothills of Croatia. We've all felt that urge, but this week our host Joel Kleefisch reveals the exciting story of how he actually done went and did just that! So please join us to hear about hunting sheep in Croatia and

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Let Them Eat Dandelions

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2025/05/03

The outdoors of Wisconsin provide so much to us, from natural beauty to bountiful harvests, but one thing that many folks don't know is that one of the most delicious delicacies in Dairyland can actually be found in our own front lawns. Today Chef Ellie Lawton-Smoller teaches us about the many ways that the humble dandelion can be prepared and consumed! So next time you have some out-of-staters drop on by for a visit, why not let them eat dandelions?We're also joined by special guest Mike

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Turkey Hunting Experts

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2025/04/26

Last week we met a young outdoorswoman who went on her first ever turkey hunt, but this week we're spicing things up another notch by talking to Tylor Flynn of the National Wild Turkey Federation! Tylor and the NWTF know just about everything there is to know about turkeys in Wisconsin, including how to do some KILLER impressions of our favorite feathery friends. So join us, won't you?! It's gonna be a goooooooooooooooood time meeting some turkey hunting experts![For turkeys only] Gobble gobble

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First-time Turkey Tagger

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2025/04/19

Hey-o, Wisco! Today Joel Kleefisch and chef-eree Ellie Lawton- Smoller are joined by special guests Mr. and Mrs. Justin Kumbier and 13-year-old Harper Schumacher to talk about Harper’s first time turkey hunting! It’s an exciting day as Joel gets to share his feelings on that special first hunt experience, Justin tells us about the joy of helping young people get into hunting, and Hunter walks us through the emotional highs and lows of your first turkey hunt from the boredom of waiting in silence to

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Sugar, That’s a Secret

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2025/04/12

Spring is sprunging and it’s time to talk about all of our favorite spring-based activities in Wisconsin. Dad jokes start flying left and right as the team introduces themselves to their new producer. Joel challenges chef-eree Ellie to come up with a recipe for a delicious meal based only on the random assortment of ingredients he tosses at her! The stakes are high as Danielle must choose a new cooking oil under pressure. Are chefs and criminal masterminds two sides of the same coin? (yes). Joel

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A New Adventure Awaits!

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2025/04/05

Wisco, today we end one chapter so that another may begin. Producer Jess- hi, that's me writing this podcast as I've written them all for the past 10 months!- is moving on. No, nothing dramatic, it's just time for a new adventure in healthcare! So today, we reflect. From our first meetings to my first hunting trip, we've come a long way. Here at Civic Media we cherish the opportunities to bring together people with different worldviews. And that sure happened with Raised in Wisco. When I first met

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Of Birds and Bears

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2025/03/29

Wisconsin, we made it to spring! In just a few short days, the spring turkey season opens. You butter believe we're ready for those birds, with Joel scouting like crazy and Ellie testing out new recipes daily. Make sure you're ready for it as well by buying leftover spring turkey tags, information available here. Today we talk with two people serious about birds. Tim Andryk is part of Ducks Unlimited State Policy Team and a former (recovering) lawyer for Wisconsin DNR. George Ermert is a lobbyist

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Creepy… but Cool!

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2025/03/22

Wisconsin, we're in that quiet time between hunting seasons, but there's still so much to do in our great state! Buy your leftover turkey tags for the spring season here and be ready to get out there! Today, we talk with our newest recurring guest, taxidermy extraordinaire Wendy Christensen. She last joined us a few weeks ago to discuss her incredible work preserving Samson the gorilla. Wendy's work in taxidermy is super cool, and also admittedly a little creepy. Today, she joins us to discuss

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The Culinary Edition

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2025/03/15

Wisco, at the end of the day, what is this program? That's right, all together now: A COOKING SHOW! In honor of Joel's favorite dish, food, today's episode features culinary artists Ellie Lawton-Smoller, Megan Salazar, and Alex Ezell, with Mike Kretschmer along for commentary. Still, we begin with some Weekly Wiscos- highlights (or, er, lowlights in one case) of life in Wisconsin. And then, it's into the food. Ellie, Alex, and Megan- and sure let's add Kretsch for the cheese- prepared an absolute

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A Samsonian Effort

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2025/03/08

We were all raised in Wisco. And you know who else was? A gorilla named Samson. In 1981, Samson the gorilla, a beloved Milwaukee icon who inspired so many to pursue science and love animals, died. After his death, the Milwaukee Zoo and a strong segment of the public wanted his body preserved as a taxidermy mount. And a nearly equally vocal and impassioned group opposed the efforts. So his body sat and waited. By the time the public came around to wanting Samson immortalized in taxidermy form, it was

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Watch out for the mysterious Wisconsin hatfish!

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2025/03/01

Oh Wisconsin, the hunting and fishing seasons may be drawing to a close. But that doesn't mean there's any shortage of fantastic things to do in this great state! Ice fishing remains open and viable as long as the ice holds. Watch out for the ice beginning to thaw, water-side first, though! Today, we catch up with friends of the show Ellie Lawton-Smoller, our cheferee, and Mike Kretschmer, senior mime and hatfisher of Raised in Wisco. Though many of the hunting seasons are closing, outdoor clubs

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Preparation, Practice, and Patience

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2025/02/22

What does it take to achieve high accuracy long distance shooting? Well, Wisconsin, we asked the expert. Tom Stewart of American Defense Manufacturing joins us to discuss guns, shooting, hunting, and eating varmints. If you've ever wanted to learn how to shoot a target at 900+ yards, this one's for you. Across his multiple careers and throughout his life, Tom's developed a keen fondness for guns and a serious knack for accuracy shooting. On the latter, he's got the awards to prove his talent. As do

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Tasty, Tasty Trash Pandas!

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2025/02/15

Wisconsin, get ready for a TRULY Wisco episode. Two weeks ago, we talked with outdoor enthusiast and guide, Dan Timm. Dan shared how he'd recently attended the 98th Annual Delafield American Legion Coon Feed. What's that? So glad you asked! It's a yearly fundraiser for the Legion- Post 196- featuring auctions, raffles, and a whole lotta raccoon. Today, Commander Terry Frazier and his fellow Coon Feed organizer Nick Corgiat join us to share the history and legacy of this annual ode to the trash

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Shooting from a Different Perspective

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2025/02/08

Wisconsin, you know how we roll. Every week, we bring you people with the experience and connections to help you get *out there* and enjoy the best of this amazing state! This week, Nick Scaffidi and Will Galligan join us to talk fish and birds. Nick is the owner of Milwaukee Offshore Fishing, a Lake Michigan charter fishing business, and Will is his first mate. These two offer guided fishing trips for beginners, hobbyists, and experts year-round. In addition to a lifelong love for fishing and

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Be Who You Wanna Be, For Real!

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2025/01/25

At long last, Danielle returns to the group! And thank goodness for that, we've been a little off track (do we ever really have one of those though?...) In addition, Shotgun Sarah Engel joins us, with Cheferee Ellie Lawton-Smoller rounding the ranks for the day. Sarah is the current President and a cofounder of Wisconsin's Women's Hunting and Sporting Association. WHSA is a movement focused on connecting women with each other and all of the incredible outdoor activities Wisconsin offers. Too many of

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All the Rest

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2025/01/18

Bonjour, Wisconsin! Danielle is still out this week, so Ellie Lawton-Smoller and Mike Kretschmer fill out the ranks. This week, it's all about treating Producer Jess, with two surprises from Joel! One of those surprises helps answer the question: what do you do with the non-meat part of a hunted animal? Also this week, we're catching up on some Weekly Wiscos and getting TWO fantastic recipes. Guests: Ellie Lawton-Smoller, Mike Kretschmer

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A Bone To Pick

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2025/01/11

Wisconsin, winter is truly upon us as the fall turkey season ended this past Sunday. However, there's plenty more hunting to be done this season and so much more to come in spring. This week, Danielle's off enjoying some well-earned vacation, so Ellie Lawton-Smoller is here to fill in. Joining us as well is Marty Simpson, a friend of the show-- normally. Today, he's got a few bones to pick with Joel and our absent Danielle. Don't worry too much, we all leave the show on more than just speaking

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Shut the Cluck Up!!!

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2025/01/04

Happy New Year, Wisconsin! We start off this new year of 2025 just like we finished t2024- talking about all the great things Wisconsin offers in her beautiful outdoors. A few days ago Joel, Danielle, and our friend Ellie Lawton-Smoller went turkey hunting. Now that's not surprising. But one thing was different- who secured the permission for them to hunt on the land, and who did the scouting. Usually, Joel takes care of these details. This time, Danielle did it all. All didn't go as expected- in

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Best of Wisco

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2024/12/28

Happy Holidays, Wisconsin! This week, we're revisiting some of our favorite moments from the past few months.First, highlights from our star-studded November 23rd episode with The Fowl Life crew. What brings together this disparate ragtag group? A love of the great outdoors and authenticity. Then, from October 26th, learn about the Gold Star Shoot with Matt Johnson and Jeremy Walker. Next, some highlights (and maaaaybe lowlights) of Joel, Danielle, Ellie, and Jessica Thielen's trip to

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