Bait And Switch Podcast

Our Brewers have beaten the Cubs and are moving on to the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers! Just like the Brewers, it's all hands on deck for the Bait and Switch Postseason. Our normal sports hosts weren't available tonight, so we called in 2 first-timers to help us out! Jeff Millmann and Curt Justus, two of our "average Joe" baseball experts join us, along with Bait and Switch co-host Jim Marten, to analyze the upcoming series between the Brewers and the Dodgers. We take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of each team and the differences between match-ups between these teams earlier in the year and the match-up now. Also, we dip our toe back into the baseball salary cap debate, of course we also give our predictions and much, much more! Enjoy! Go Crew!

Let's get excited Brewers fans! Today we bring in our panel of experts to review the upcoming National League Division Series between our Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs! We welcome lifelong Brewer fan and co-host of the Bait and Switch Podcast, Jim Marten, former Brewer pregame and postgame host, Jeff Grayson along with former Brewer pitcher Jerry Augustine to discuss details of the NLDS including each team's strengths, weaknesses, significant injuries, potential strategies and of course it wouldn't be complete without our predictions. All that and much, much more! so grab your lucky rabbit's foot and cheer on the Crew! Let's Go Brewers! Enjoy!

In today's episode, we welcome newcomer, Troy Woodard to the show to join us with Wauwatosa Mayor, Dennis McBride. Troy ran for Wauwatosa school board and although his campaign didn't produce the results he was looking for this time, we thought it would be interesting to talk with Troy and the Mayor about various topics related to public office. Both Troy and Mayor McBride share their personal experiences as we discuss motivations for running for office, along with the challenges involved with holding a public office, including public criticisms and potential threats faced by elected officials. We also chat about some of the upcoming changes to the Wauwatosa school district and what the term "public service" means to each of us. All that and, of course, much, much more! Enjoy!

It's time for our annual "State of the City" episode where we talk with the mayor of Wauwatosa, Dennis McBride! This year's topics include some of the more difficult intersections around the city, updates on some of the new construction in the village including the former site of St. Bernard's church, the fiscal health of the city and much, much more! Enjoy!

This week we bring back our esteemed panel of music experts, Joe Kay from the Play that Rock n' Roll podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@PlayThatPodcast) and singer/songwriter, Scott Cvecko from The Weary World (https://thewearyworld.com/) to review Van Halen's album, Fair Warning. Before diving into the album, we chat about the differences between the David Lee Roth Van Halen and the Sammy Hagar Van Halen; what made one more or less successful than the other and which version do we think is better? After the history lesson, we take a deeper look into Fair Warning and discuss which tracks we loved, which ones fell flat and which were our top 3 favorites. All that and much, much more! Enjoy!

The highlight tract for September features Mitch Teich. We talk about the role of NPR

Our consolidated release for September features a 2021 podcast. Covid was the first story in the news everyday so we did a little debate. Give it a listen and see how we did.

Last week we talked Packers, but this week we're looking at the rest of the NFL! Our panel of experts, including Bait and Switch co-host, Jim Marten, his son Theo and longtime Sports Broadcaster, Jeff Grayson takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of both the AFC and NFC including a more detailed look at some of the more favored teams around the league. We discuss the impacts a large contract focused on one player can have on a team and discuss whether teams are better off paying a few superstars, or spreading the money around to create a more well-rounded team. Of course it wouldn't be right to finish without our predictions! All that and much, much more! Enjoy!

It's already time for our annual preview of the upcoming season for the Green Bay Packers. We've once again assembled our panel of experts including Bait and Switch Co-host, Jim Marten, his son Theo and longtime Sports Broadcaster, Jeff Grayson! We reflect a little bit on the Packers' performance last year before taking a look at this year's team. We talk about all aspects of our team, Offense, Defense, Special Teams and even coaching. Of course we also throw our divisional predictions into the ring and much, much more! Enjoy!

This week we once again assemble our panel of cycling experts to preview the upcoming Tour of Spain! Our panel consists of Bait and Switch co-host Chris Beyer along with his son Will, longtime guest Mitch Teich and former professional cyclist Tom Schuler! Our panel discusses the race favorites, team strategies and dynamics and potential rivalries. They also address the structure of the race (specifically the decreased number of sprint stages compared to previous years) and they talk about the unique challenges and inherent dangers involved in cycling. Of course it wouldn't be complete without some podium predictions! All that and much, much more! Enjoy!

This month's 3 minute highlights feature our 2021 interview with Wauwatosa Mayor , Dennis McBride

For August we bring you the consolidated interview with Actress/ Author Miranda Clarke.

For August we discuss the 1972 movie What's Up Doc? with Milwaukee area stand up Chris Schmidt and co-owner of the Laughing Tap, Matt Kemple.

In the second half of our chat with artist James Winn, we get into the nitty-gritty of the art world—what it’s really like trying to make it in such a competitive, subjective space, how artists grow over time, and a whole lot more. James gives us an honest, behind-the-scenes look you won’t want to miss. Enjoy!

This week we talk with painter, James Winn. Enjoy!

This week we bring back our esteemed panel of music experts, consisting of Joe Kay from the Play that Rock n' Roll podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@PlayThatPodcast) and singer/songwriter, Scott Cvecko from The Weary World (https://thewearyworld.com/) to review one of Scott's favorite albums, Waiata from Split Enz! We start off chatting about the band's history and their connection to the band called Crowded House. Then we move into our thoughts on the album itself, including a discussion about the album's hits, experimental tracks and musical qualities, along with our top picks and much, much more! Enjoy!

The 3 minute highlight package for July features Mitch Teich, long time NPR presenter. We talk about the role of NPR in media.

The consolidated tract for July features 3 women talking about their business ventures.

We've once again assembled our panel of cycling experts to talk about the upcoming Tour de France! Our team of Chris Beyer, Will Beyer, Brian Halm and Mitch Teich give us their take on the race this year including their thoughts on the favorites, the strength and strategies of their teams, the course and its terrain, jersey competitions, potential dark horse riders and of course their podium predictions! Enjoy!

Jim's brother-in-law, comedian (and also the voice of Season 8 of The Bait and Switch Podcast) Greg Shapiro joins us today all the way from the Netherlands! Greg was in town a few months ago and stopped into the studio for a chat! One of his many talents is an incredible impersonation of Donald Trump, so we check in to see how business is going now that the Donald is once again in office. We also chat about immigration in the Netherlands, projects Greg has on his plate right now, Dutch links to the MLB and much, much more! Enjoy!