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Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba

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. Listen Live: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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44:02

A Night of Woody (Hour 1)

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/25

Join Pete Schwaba in Madison for a lively night discussing weather mishaps, Woody Harrelson’s best roles, and unexpected celebrity passings. Steve Cochran, Chicago radio legend, shares funny takes on movies, his favorite Woody Harrelson role, and anecdotes from his radio career, including the time he accidentally gave away a car too soon. Cochran also reminisces about meeting Jack Lemmon on the set of 'Grumpy Old Men'. Meanwhile, Dom Lee, filling in as producer for Konrad, reveals his newfound love

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44:02

A Night of Woody (Hour 1)

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/25

Join Pete Schwaba in Madison for a lively night discussing weather mishaps, Woody Harrelson’s best roles, and unexpected celebrity passings. Steve Cochran, Chicago radio legend, shares funny takes on movies, his favorite Woody Harrelson role, and anecdotes from his radio career, including the time he accidentally gave away a car too soon. Cochran also reminisces about meeting Jack Lemmon on the set of 'Grumpy Old Men'. Meanwhile, Dom Lee, filling in as producer for Konrad, reveals his newfound love

en-US

44:02

Up North, Accents, and New Beats (Hour 2)

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/24

Pete Schwaba navigates wild weather and power outages in Wisconsin while discussing the elusive 'Up North' boundary. Kaylin Kole, the Nashville-based artist, pops by to preview her new single 'Miss Treated Right,' blending fun and empowerment. Kaylin's playful British accent keeps spirits high, while she chats about her summer shows and creative process with producers. Pete reminisces about Adam Sandler films, debating the merits of 'Happy Gilmore 2' versus 'Big Daddy.' The episode closes with a

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44:02

Up North, Accents, and New Beats (Hour 2)

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/24

Pete Schwaba navigates wild weather and power outages in Wisconsin while discussing the elusive 'Up North' boundary. Kaylin Kole, the Nashville-based artist, pops by to preview her new single 'Miss Treated Right,' blending fun and empowerment. Kaylin's playful British accent keeps spirits high, while she chats about her summer shows and creative process with producers. Pete reminisces about Adam Sandler films, debating the merits of 'Happy Gilmore 2' versus 'Big Daddy.' The episode closes with a

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44:02

Where Does Up North Begin?(Hour 1)

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/24

Live from Madison, Wisconsin, Pete Schwaba humorously navigates through an evening of entertainment talk, covering everything from toenail-clipping antics at the studio to the timeless appeal of Davey Crockett's new statue in Nina. The night’s hot topic: where does 'Up North' start in Wisconsin? Listeners chime in with varied geographic opinions, from Wausau to Highway 8. A storm disrupts guest Frank Anderson from Wisconsinology.com, but not before he admits defeat in tying Crockett to

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44:02

Where Does Up North Begin?(Hour 1)

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/24

Live from Madison, Wisconsin, Pete Schwaba humorously navigates through an evening of entertainment talk, covering everything from toenail-clipping antics at the studio to the timeless appeal of Davey Crockett's new statue in Nina. The night’s hot topic: where does 'Up North' start in Wisconsin? Listeners chime in with varied geographic opinions, from Wausau to Highway 8. A storm disrupts guest Frank Anderson from Wisconsinology.com, but not before he admits defeat in tying Crockett to

en-US

44:02

Posters, Punk, and Punchlines: A Wisconsin...

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/23

Pete opens act two with nostalgic poster talk with guests sharing their childhood wall art, ranging from Rocky to Farrah Fawcett. Comedian Kristin Lytie previews her involvement in the eclectic GB UFO Fest in Green Bay, celebrating Midwest music and comedy. The show also features filmmaker Ben Reiser discussing summer blockbusters and film noir. Conversations range from Bobcat Goldthwait’s comedy gigs to the vibrant Wisconsin arts scene. Listeners chime in with their poster memories, while Pete

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44:02

Posters, Punk, and Punchlines: A Wisconsin...

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/23

Pete opens act two with nostalgic poster talk with guests sharing their childhood wall art, ranging from Rocky to Farrah Fawcett. Comedian Kristin Lytie previews her involvement in the eclectic GB UFO Fest in Green Bay, celebrating Midwest music and comedy. The show also features filmmaker Ben Reiser discussing summer blockbusters and film noir. Conversations range from Bobcat Goldthwait’s comedy gigs to the vibrant Wisconsin arts scene. Listeners chime in with their poster memories, while Pete

en-US

44:02

Posters, Lynch, and Summer Blockbusters(Hour 1)

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/23

Pete opens act 1, diving into nostalgic bedroom posters and a deep dive into David Lynch's Mulholland Drive. Special guest Ben Reiser shares insights on why Lynch's films, including the G-rated Straight Story, resonate deeply despite their complexity. The episode also highlights the screening at UW Cinematheque featuring Lynch's editor, Mary Sweeney. The hosts discuss summer blockbusters like Superman and Jurassic World, weighing in on their appeal. Among the laughter and film talk, they remember

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44:02

Posters, Lynch, and Summer Blockbusters(Hour 1)

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/23

Pete opens act 1, diving into nostalgic bedroom posters and a deep dive into David Lynch's Mulholland Drive. Special guest Ben Reiser shares insights on why Lynch's films, including the G-rated Straight Story, resonate deeply despite their complexity. The episode also highlights the screening at UW Cinematheque featuring Lynch's editor, Mary Sweeney. The hosts discuss summer blockbusters like Superman and Jurassic World, weighing in on their appeal. Among the laughter and film talk, they remember

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44:02

From Junk Food to Film Fest: Madison’s Creative Pulse...

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/22

Kicking off with a nod to National Junk Food Day, Pete Schwaba engages listeners with tales of guilty pleasure snacks before diving into a captivating chat with filmmaker John Roach. Roach shares stories behind co-writing 'The Straight Story' with Mary Sweeney and working with David Lynch, highlighting the power of a compelling script. The conversation shifts to Madison's vibrant cultural scene with Rökker previewing the Atwood Fest, a music festival featuring eclectic bands like VO5 and Fat

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44:02

From Junk Food to Film Fest: Madison’s Creative Pulse...

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/22

Kicking off with a nod to National Junk Food Day, Pete Schwaba engages listeners with tales of guilty pleasure snacks before diving into a captivating chat with filmmaker John Roach. Roach shares stories behind co-writing 'The Straight Story' with Mary Sweeney and working with David Lynch, highlighting the power of a compelling script. The conversation shifts to Madison's vibrant cultural scene with Rökker previewing the Atwood Fest, a music festival featuring eclectic bands like VO5 and Fat

en-US

44:02

From Madison’s Heart to Hollywood’s Screen (Hour 1)

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/22

Join Pete Schwaba as he dives into the world of entertainment and Wisconsin's vibrant culture. The episode features an inspiring chat with filmmaker John Roach, discussing his poignant documentary 'A Road at Night,' which explores the tragic yet heartwarming story of UW basketball coach Howard Moore. They delve into the powerful themes of community and randomness of tragedy. The conversation shifts gears to Roach's experience co-writing 'The Straight Story,' a unique David Lynch film set in the

en-US

44:02

From Madison’s Heart to Hollywood’s Screen (Hour 1)

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/22

Join Pete Schwaba as he dives into the world of entertainment and Wisconsin's vibrant culture. The episode features an inspiring chat with filmmaker John Roach, discussing his poignant documentary 'A Road at Night,' which explores the tragic yet heartwarming story of UW basketball coach Howard Moore. They delve into the powerful themes of community and randomness of tragedy. The conversation shifts gears to Roach's experience co-writing 'The Straight Story,' a unique David Lynch film set in the

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Weekly Best of Nite Lite for Jul 19

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/19

The episode features the Peot family performing live and discussing their event 'On Stage for Cancer,' supporting cancer thrivers like Dennis Peters. Frank Hermans of Lets Be Frank Productions joins the show to talk about his upcoming show- Found my Thrill on Scray Hill. Frank shares the connection between De Pere and Scray Hill, and shares what the plot of the show is. Then Frank performs live in studio. Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday

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Weekly Best of Nite Lite for Jul 19

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/19

The episode features the Peot family performing live and discussing their event 'On Stage for Cancer,' supporting cancer thrivers like Dennis Peters. Frank Hermans of Lets Be Frank Productions joins the show to talk about his upcoming show- Found my Thrill on Scray Hill. Frank shares the connection between De Pere and Scray Hill, and shares what the plot of the show is. Then Frank performs live in studio.Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday

en-US

44:02

Cigars and Barr Band Friday (Hour 2)

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/19

Pete Schwaba kicks off the night with a lively discussion about cigars with Hank Scott and Herschel Winters from 12 Tribe Cigars. They delve into cigar-making intricacies, including how to revive a half-smoked cigar. Listeners chime in with fortune cookie wishes, celebrating National Fortune Cookie Day. Music takes center stage with Terry Barr introducing Wisconsin's own Kirstie Krause, whose dynamic country pop sound captivates. A touch of humor with impressions from Bill Hader and wisdom from

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44:02

Cigars and Barr Band Friday (Hour 2)

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/19

Pete Schwaba kicks off the night with a lively discussion about cigars with Hank Scott and Herschel Winters from 12 Tribe Cigars. They delve into cigar-making intricacies, including how to revive a half-smoked cigar. Listeners chime in with fortune cookie wishes, celebrating National Fortune Cookie Day. Music takes center stage with Terry Barr introducing Wisconsin's own Kirstie Krause, whose dynamic country pop sound captivates. A touch of humor with impressions from Bill Hader and wisdom from

en-US

44:02

Cigars and Fortune Cookies(Hour 1)

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/19

Pete Schwaba hosts a lively episode featuring tales from the road, cigar talk, and fortune cookie fun. Special guests Henry Scott and Herschel Winters, founders of 12 Tribe Cigars, share their journey from military service to cigar entrepreneurship. They delve into the nuances of cigar-making, the art of relaxation, and the unexpected kinship found in cigar lounges. As they discuss the cultural significance of their brand's name, the show's energy shifts to amusing anecdotes about highway mishaps

en-US

44:02

Cigars and Fortune Cookies(Hour 1)

Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba ·

2025/07/19

Pete Schwaba hosts a lively episode featuring tales from the road, cigar talk, and fortune cookie fun. Special guests Henry Scott and Herschel Winters, founders of 12 Tribe Cigars, share their journey from military service to cigar entrepreneurship. They delve into the nuances of cigar-making, the art of relaxation, and the unexpected kinship found in cigar lounges. As they discuss the cultural significance of their brand's name, the show's energy shifts to amusing anecdotes about highway mishaps

en-US

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