Podcasts by Listen Up MKE

Episode 38: Fall 2023 Movie Reviews with Erin and Reuben from 2023-11-16T12:52:17

It's about time! Erin and Reuben visit the studio to give us a rundown of the movies the viewed this summer and into fall. Always a treat!

Episode 37: Spring 2023 Movie Reviews with Erin&Reuben from 2023-05-20T11:05:58

Regular contributors Erin & Reuben share their thoughts on this springs movie releases. Includes reviews of Plane, Sisu & Guardians of the Galaxy Vol3.

Episode 36:Erin&Reuben’s 2022 Movies in Review from 2023-01-22T13:32:11

Guests (our regular movie reviewers), Erin and Reuben talk about and review the movies they saw in 2022. Quite the extensive list plus the usual tangents. Enjoy this " Super Sized" episode.

Episode 35: Mike Korsmeyer- YouTube Content Creator from 2021-03-01T19:21:41

Mike Korsmeyer, a civil engineer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is challenging  the dry, no nonsense, avoid at parties and boring stereotype of being an engineer. Mike has started his own YouTub...

Episode 34: Erin&Reuben on Dating in the Digital World - Valentines Day Special from 2021-02-14T16:00:42

Regular contributors, Erin and Reuben discuss the trials and tribulations of dating in a digital world. We talk about apps, expectations, their personal process of selection and what makes someo...

Episode 33: Dr. Bandettini RETURNS !! from 2020-12-11T18:46:38

Dr. Peter Bandettini, (Dominican High School and Marquette University Alum)  from the National Institute of Mental Health joins us again (see previous episode # 28). Peter discusses a variety of...

Episode 32: Kathleen Bartzen Culver - Journalism Today from 2020-05-13T17:45:38

Kathleen Bartzen Culver is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She is also a graduate with three degrees from the university ( unde...

Episode 31: Katie Cummings - Pink Umbrella Theater from 2020-04-14T13:52:11

Founder of Pink Umbrella Theater, Katie Cummings, joins us this episode. She shares with us her lifelong love of theater and why she started the theater company for and by individuals with disab...

Episode 30 : Cousin Tommy Grippo - Growing Up In Brooklyn Part 2 from 2020-03-22T21:03

Part 2 of our chat with Steve's Cousin Tommy Grippo. In this conversation we cover Tom's experiences in trade school, the army, working for the NYPD, Joe Namath and being a natural disaster reli...

Episode 29: Cousin Tommy Grippo - Growing Up In Brooklyn Part1 from 2020-03-18T20:20:25

Steve's Cousin Tommy Grippo shares his memories of growing up in Brooklyn NY. We discuss stickball, smoked mozzarella cheese. old friends from the neighborhood and how he earned free egg cremes ...

Episode 28: Peter Bandettini, Ph.D - Functional MRI and Brain Mapping from 2020-02-19T11:56:37

A great conversation with Whitefish Bay, WI native Peter Bandettini, Ph.D. We discuss not only his research at the National Institute of Mental Health, but also how he got to where he is and his...

Episode 27 : Adam Levin - Old Milwaukee Group&Ghost Signs from 2019-12-16T21:40:58

This episode we spend time chatting with author Adam Levin, administrator of the Old Milwaukee Facebook group. We discuss Milwaukee's history, Adam's passion of collecting photos of the cities p...

Episode 26 : The Halloween Special 2019 from 2019-10-28T20:53:14

Like a good ghost story? We put the call out to our listeners, friends and family to share any and all paranormal experiences they have had. This episode we have a compilation of stories told by...

Episode25: The Honorable Paul Dedinsky from 2019-10-25T20:45:27

Judge Paul Dedinsky from Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 5, discusses his background as a native of Milwaukee, a former assistant district attorney and now a judge in the juvenile courts. ...

Episode 24: Dominican High School Class of 1984 Reunion Special from 2019-09-20T19:11:13

The Listen Up MKE podcast comes out of the studio and records at  the site of Steve's 35 year high school reunion. Interviews with his fellow graduates recorded at both the Silver Spring House a...

Episode 23: John Cee 3 - Pair of Sicilianos from 2019-09-15T15:15:06

Professional musician and friend of the podcast John (Calarco) Cee visits the studio and discusses his comeback from injury, the state of music, vinyl, movie soundtracks and more.

Episode 22: Erin&Reuben&The Sports Mentality in Politics from 2019-09-06T19:16:44

Regular contributors to the podcast, Erin & Reuben discuss the sports mentality that has crept its way into politics. 

Episode 21: Erin&Reuben's 2019 Mid Summer Movie Reviews from 2019-07-29T19:45:51

Guests Erin and Reuben from the Movie ER Podcast talk about the summer movie releases ( and a whole lot of other stuff) as we hit the unofficial half way point of summer.

Episode 20: Erin Thomas - Guinea Pig Heads&Tales of Peru from 2019-05-20T22:17:43

Guest Erin Thomas speaks to us from the Ancash Region of Peru. Erin is a Milwaukee native a graduate of Menomonee Falls High School and Marquette University School of Business with a economics d...

Episode 19: John Bronikowski - City Dweller from 2019-05-14T15:44:09

We chat with Milwaukee born and raised John Bronikowski. John attended school in Milwaukee from K - College. A graduate of Marquette University, John raised his family in the "burbs" and has now...

Episode18: Serial Killers and True Crime from 2019-03-13T21:10:56

Guests Brandi, Barb and Erin discuss our fascination with serial murderers and true crime. 

Episode 17: Norse Gods, Big Green Men& Other Nonsense from 2017-11-20T15:46:21

Steve and Erin discuss the third installment of Marvel's Thor franchise, "Thor: Ragnarok" and get off on a few tangents along the way.

Episode 16: Dominic Inouye - ZIPMKE from 2017-09-30T15:11:23

ZIPMKE founder and director Dominic Inouye shares how he is using photography and neighborhood walks to engage and educate people about the city of Milwaukee. We discuss his vision for the proje...

Episode 15: Friendships and Colonoscopies from 2017-08-15T19:56:37

This episode we discuss friendships  with a group of 4 women who have been friends for at least 4 decades.

Music courtesy of John Cee

Episode 14: Tony Shields: Mr. Shields Goes To Washington from 2017-05-31T17:58

What would it be like to have a close relative living at the White House? Guest, Tony Shields (Exec. Director of United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee) shares memories of his family and what ...

Episode 12: Kate Jurgens - Mo: A Loeys Dietz Syndrome Memoir from 2017-05-19T18:01:24

Guest Kate Jurgens, a Milwaukee native, Registered Nurse and author, talks about her book, Mo: A Loeys Dietz Syndrome Memoir. Kate shares the stories  of raising a family and the challenges of h...

Episode 11: Summer Movies, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 from 2017-05-13T11:40:39

Steve, Erin and Britain talk about summer movie releases they are looking forward to and review Guardians of the Galaxy Vol2.

Theme music courtesy of John Calarco

Episode 10: Movie Reviews - Kong: Skull Island from 2017-04-12T19:30:48

Hosts Steve Italiano and Erin Koenig are joined by guest Britain Tomson to discuss and review the cinematic release, Kong: Skull Island. They each also review and discuss they have view on a str...

Episode 9: Frozen Custard from 2017-03-19T16:41:11

We discuss Milwaukee's love affair with frozen custard. From it's origins on a family farm, it's migration to the city that is the "Custard Capital of the World" and some of the iconic loctions ...

Episode 8: Rochelle Weiner - Artist, Graphic Designer, Business Owner& Native Milwaukeean from 2015-09-15T21:55:48

This episode we talk with Rochelle Weiner, graphic designer, painter and founder of Andiamo Creative. A native of Milwaukee and graduate of UW-Milwaukee, she has returned to the city after 20 years...

Episode 7: Johnny Cee / Shine from 2015-05-31T14:02:02

Milwaukee based musician and recording artist Johnny Cee ( aka John Calarco ) talks about his debut solo album release, Shine. Copies of Shine available through the artist's website www.johnny-cee-...

Episode 6: Henry Hamilton III - Black History Month from 2014-02-20T20:39:53

Henry Hamilton III ( Drake University and Drake Law School graduate) discusses the origins of Black History Month and the history of African-Americans in Milwaukee.

Episode 5: Dean Weiner& Jeremy Hanon -Hanon Brewing Company from 2014-02-13T09:19:50

Our guests, microbrewery entrepreneurs Dean Weiner and Jeremy Hanon, talk beer, craft brewing and and the joys of being a beer lover.

Episode 4: Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee from 2013-11-21T20:45:27

Noah and John from Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee discuss their methods and philosophy of investigating  claims of paranormal activity.

Episode 3: John Calarco (aka John Cee) from 2013-11-07T22:49:36

John Calarco (aka Johnny Cee) musician, songwriter, performer and Milwaukee native, discusses his work, his industry and the Milwaukee music scene.

Episode 2 : Tony Shields, Exec. Dir. UNCOM from 2013-10-22T22:36:57

Tony Shields, Executive Director of United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee (UNCOM), talks about his organization,it's function and the importance of it's programs to the community. 

Episode 1 : Brian Cummings from 2013-10-05T22:00:25

Our inaugural episode with guest Brian Cummings. Brian talks about his sustainability project and turning his entire city lot into one large garden.