Raised in the Woods

Today on Raised in the Woods we're recapping the fun we had at the 98th Annual Tom McNulty Memorial Coon Feed! How did it go? How record-breaking was the attendance? And most importantly; how did Chef Lawton's raccoon recipe stack up against the pros? Guests Sherri Ritz and Nick Corgiat return to tell us all about the Delafield raccoon festival in the return of the raccoon roasters on Raised in the Wooooooooooooooods! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventurous lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton have truly been Raised in the Woods. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our region. From the Sleeping Bear Dunes to the Mississippi River and Lake of the Woods to Door County, Raised in the Woods has you covered! Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guests: Nick Corgiat, Sherri Ritz

Today on Raised in the Woods we're traveling to the wilds of Wisconsin to investigate a fascinating local tradition. The 98th Annual Tom McNulty Memorial Coon Feed held by the American Legion Post 196 is a charitable fundraiser seeking to raise money for local youth and veteran's programs. How do they do it? You might have guessed it from the name; THEY COOK UP RACCOONS! How do they taste? Chef Ellie Lawton gives it two thumbs up. Guests Sherri Ritz and Nick Corgiat tell us all about the Delafield raccoon festival on this episode of Raised in the Wooooooooooooooods! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventurous lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton have truly been Raised in the Woods. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our region. From the Sleeping Bear Dunes to the Mississippi River and Lake of the Woods to Door County, Raised in the Woods has you covered! Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guests: Nick Corgiat, Sarah Marenes, Sherri Ritz

Today on Raised in the Woods, Joel Kleefisch is joined by his trusty co-hosts Mike Kretschmer and Sarah Marenes to talk about the fun to be had when visiting Canada. Joel recently popped in to the All-Canada Show in Milwaukee and brought back two FANTASTIC interviews with some of the presenters. The team is also joined by technical advisor Noah Morris' lovely lady Lynn to talk about her work coaching color guard here in Wisconsin. If you love the mid-west then we definitely recommend that you go to Canada sometime and check it out! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventurous lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton have truly been Raised in the Woods. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our region. From the Sleeping Bear Dunes to the Mississippi River and Lake of the Woods to Door County, Raised in the Woods has you covered! Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guests: Mike Kretschmer, Sarah Marenes

Today on Raised in the Woods hosts Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton are back and ready to talk about all things woods! Former Chief Warden Todd Schaller drops by to talk about how hunters and conservation officers can get along and provides tips on how to have a safe and enjoyable time in the outdoors. New visitor Sarah Marenes joins the show to share fun stories and make Joel howl with laughter. We wrap things up with the ingredients that we can't wait to try out in 2026! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventurous lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton have truly been Raised in the Woods. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our region. From the Sleeping Bear Dunes to the Mississippi River and Lake of the Woods to Door County, Raised in the Woods has you covered! Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Todd Schaller

Welcome back to Raised in Wiscoooooooo- wait, no, that's the old show. We're super excited today because we're introducing Raised in the Woods for the first time! With Civic Media growing across the Mid West, our show is spreading its reach as well! Are we forgetting about Wisconsin? Are we too big for our home state? Heck no! We're taking the love of the outdoors that Wisconsin taught us and sharing it with our friends in Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, and more! We share a region, but most importantly we share a love for all things outdoors. So welcome to the first episode of Raised in the Woods! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventurous lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton have truly been Raised in the Woods. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our region. From the Sleeping Bear Dunes to the Mississippi River and Lake of the Woods to Door County, Raised in the Woods has you covered! Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guests: Joel Kleefisch, Mike Kretschmer, Ellie Lawton

It's a bittersweet episode of Raised in Wisco today as the shootin-est, huntin-est, fishin-est, kayakin-est, mountain-climbin-est, campin-est co-host Danielle Fairman says farewell to Wisco. Danielle and Joel go together like peas and carrots, and they've been broadcasting together for a long, long time, but all things must come to an end. The Wisco crew is happy to say that Danielle is moving on to bigger and better things, and while we'll miss her just as much as you listeners will, we know that she'll still be kickin' butt at whatever she sets her mind to! Join us for Fairman's farewell on Raised in Wiscoooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guests: Danielle Fairman, Mike Kretschmer

Many of us are facing the tough decision of what to give our friends and loved ones as gifts during this holiday season. Lucky for us, Raised in Wisco is here to give tips on how to pick great outdoors-related gifts! Whether you're shopping for a seasoned outdoorsman or trying to help a friend take their first steps into Wisconsin's bountiful outdoors, Raised in Wisco has you covered! With the help of Megan Salazar and guest George Ermert, this episode is one you won't want to miss! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guests: Megan Salazar, George Ermert

The Deer Dorks are back and better than ever! When you spot a deer in your favorite wood, who you gonna call? The Deer Dorks! Todd "No Filter" Filter, "Iron" Mike Theiler, and "Mean" Dean Sabel are here to talk all things deer with the Raised in Wisco crew. Hunting is a lot of fun, no doubt, but what about eating? Will there be eating on this episode? You bet your bottom dollar there will! Chef Ellie has a delicious recipe prepared that you're not going to want to miss! So join us for the return of the Deer Dorks on Raised in Wiscooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guests: Todd Filter, Dean Sabel, Mike Theiler

On a very special edition of Raised in Wisco we welcome on the Deer Dorks, Dean Sabel and Todd Filter, to talk hunting deer in this coooooold season in Wisconsin. Later, Raised in Wisco co-host and awesome lady Danielle Fairman makes a HUGE announcement. We wrap things up with delicious recipes from Danielle and Ellie that you aren't going to want to miss on Raised in Wiscoooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guests: Danielle Fairman, Todd Filter

Today on Raised in Wisco it's time for the great debate of our times; are drones okay in hunting and if so how much? Should it stop at finding dead deer, or should it be okay to use drones to find wounded deer so hunters can finish the kill? When do drones cross from being an annoyance into taking part in hunter harassment? These are big questions and they're only getting bigger as drones become more accessible. We discuss whether to drone or not to drone and much more on today's Raised in Wiscooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows.

Today on Raised in Wisco Joel, Danielle, and Ellie are joined by drone expert, duck-caller, and deer hunter Nick Scaffidi. Nick tells a deer hunting story for the ages, risking life and love for the sake of bagging a buck listeners won't soon forget. Later, Nick breaks down how he uses his remote controlled drone to help hunters track down the deer they've hit in order to prevent waste. Finally we wrap things up with a great recipe from Chef Ellie just in time for Thanksgiving. So take a seat and get ready to be hungry as we talk drones, food, and legendary deer on Raised in Wiscoooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Nick Scaffidi

Today on Raised in Wisco we welcome back Chef Ellie from her nationwide food adventure, Danielle is packing heat, and special guest Paul Hausz brings his deer hunting expertise! Paul knows his deer, and Joel is eager to learn how he can finally start bagging 'em. Will Joel kill a deer? Will Ellie shake off the rust and deliver a great new recipe in her first show back? And will Megan's Lover get to talk? Find out on THIS episode of Raised in Wiscoooooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guests: Paul Hausz, Megan Salazar, Megan's Lover

Today we've got a good old fashioned cook-off as guest Chef Jerry Garcia and understudy in-house-chef Megan "Salad Bar" Salazar bring competing recipes to the show! Jerry and Megan are cooking, Danielle is preparing her Weekly Wisco, and Joel? Joel's in heaven as he gets to drool over twice as many recipes as usual on Raised in Wiscoooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Jerry Garcia

Today on Raised in Wisco we're joined by an all-star panel of Megan "Salad Bar" Salazar and Carp hunter Eric Coggen! We're talking about fishing, shooting, and you bet your bottom dollar that we're gonna talk eating! Eric hunts invasive carp, and leave it to Joel to find a way to make eating them taste so, so good! We've got Megan's Muskie and Coggen's carp, and stick around for our recipes at the end of the show on Raised in Wiscooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guests: Megan Salazar, Eric Coggen

Today on Raised in Wisco we are joined by younger hunter Cal Haataja. The son of a legendary Wisconsin outdoorsman, Cal joins us after knocking down an ABSOLUTE bruiser of a deer in his Weekly Wisco! Other topics include deer rut starting, where are the birds? And the long anticipated cool weather finally coming to Wisconsin. Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Cal Haataja

Today on Raised in Wisco we're joined by Kenia Link to talk about the amazing hunt that she just completed! Traveling outside of Wisco, Kenia made her way along the Snake River in Idaho, risking life and limb along perilous cliffs and trekking across miles of rough terrain. Why? To hunt the legendary Big Horn Sheep! Hear the TRUE story here on Raised in Wiscoooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Kenia Link

We've got a real treat for you all today as we're joined by Megan the Web Czar Salad Bar Salazar the Sommelier Pirate. Now that fall is truly kicking off, Raised in Wisco is here to talk about our favorite drinks and how to pair them with wild game! And with the hunting season kicking off, what better time to get ready for eating?! Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Megan Salazar

On Raised in Wisco we talked before about the importance of killing and eating the Sandhill Crane on this previous episode. Today we're joined by Brad Heidel, the new Executive Director of the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association, to talk more about it. Also, we talk about our Weekly Wiscos and yummy foods to eat. People want it, so let them eat crane! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Brad Heidel

Today on Raised in Wisco we have a real special treat; Megan "Salad Bar" Salazar and her wonderful fella Dave are joining us live in studio! We're going to talk about all the most important things there are in life; squirrel hunting, squirrel skinning, competitive bird doggin', and of course squirrel eating. It's a nutty kinda show, so don't touch that dial and enjoy this week's Raised in Wisco! Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Megan Salazar

In this episode of Raised in Wisco, Joel, Danielle, and Ellie sit down with a spirited local entrepreneur who’s turning heads—and healing hands—with her line of natural products made right here in Wisconsin. Allison Clark Moran shares the story behind her business, how her rural roots and love for clean living inspired it all, and the surprising ways nature still guides her craft. Tune in for a heartwarming and earthy conversation full of Midwest charm, all natural homemade goodness, and a reminder that sometimes the best things come from what’s grown—and made—close to home. And check her store out at wellness of the woods . com! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows.

Today on Raised in Wisco Joel and Danielle are joined by Mike Kretschmer and special guest Jared Larsen from onX Hunt. Jared is here to give some tips and tricks for how to use Joel's favorite land rights finder app and answer questions from the gang and the listeners alike. It's a great time to be out looking for places to hunt, and you've just found a great place to start because on Raised in Wisco onX marks the spot! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Jared Larsen

The leaves are a blowin', the sun's a settin' early, and pumpkins are being milked for all their spices. You know what that means, right? Fall is fast approaching! In celebration Joel, Ellie, Danielle, and special guest Dan Timm are here to talk about all the fun things there are to do in Wisconsin around this time of year. They talk about shooting birds, messing with decoys, and most importantly (this is a cooking show, after all), THEIR FAVORITE FALL FOODS! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Dan Timm

Today Joel, Ellie, and Danielle are joined by Jonny from Tagged and Bagged to talk huntin', preservin', and taxidermin'! Jonny's an innovator in the hunting space, a backwoods Leonardo da Vinci if you will, and today we're talking about his awesome story as an inventor and entrepreneur. Check out Jonny's sweet products here, and stick around to catch Chef Ellie's DELICIOUS recipe ideas later on in the show on Raised in Wiscoooooooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Jonny Baumann

This week on Raised in Wisco the team is joined by a REAL WORLD FARMER named Bret Cramer. Bret explains how to go about asking a land owner for permission to hunt on their property. It's a little bit of kindness, a little bit of timing, and a little bit of offering delicious food. What food should you offer? Well chef Ellie is here with a great dessert recipe that'll have the landed gentry begging you to come a-knockin'! It's a great old time here on Raised in Wiscooooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Bret Cramer

Joel, Ellie, and Danielle are joined by Megan Salazar and Dan to talk about all things hunting and eating on this episode of Raised in Wisco as we stand on the eve of the Waterfowl Hunters EXPO! It's an exciting time, and the Wisco Team is here to get us all hyped for everything to come. One important question is addressed this week; how do you go about getting land permissions to hunt on private land? It's a little bit a courtesy, a little bit of kindness, and a little bit of timing. Learn more on this episode of Raised in Wiscoooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Megan Salazar

Today on Raised in Wisco the whole gang is here for a fun, Wisco-licious chat about hunting and, of course, eating! What are your favorite fair foods? Do you like to stop and walk through the animal sections of the county fair like Joel does? It's a whole heck of a heap of a lot of fun this week on Raised in Wisco! Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows.

Today host Joel Kleefisch is joined by in-house-producer Noah Morris to talk about being a couple of Boy Scouts because a scout is dashing, daring, courageous and caring. Danielle and Ellie are left totally envious of faithful and friendly Boy Scouts like Joel and Noah as they share stories of all the fun times they had as young lads. Also there is discussion of Ellie's failed Weekly Wisco and some food and stuff. Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Noah Morris

Did you know that the Roman god Jupiter and the Greek god Zeus are basically the same guy? This is because of centuries of Roman rule over Greece as well as Greek cultural influence within the Roman Empire resulting in a cultural and religious fusion. The same may one day be true of olive oil thanks to today's groundbreaking edition of Raised in Wisco as Joel (The Italian Stallion) interviews Dimitri Kallianis (The Greek Freak) about his family's amazing history as olive growers. What's the difference between Greek and Italian olive oil? Where does this stuff come from in the first place? Is Producer Jakob a man? All of this and more will be answered today in this exemplary showcase of Greco-Roman podcasting. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Dimitri Kallianis

Special guest George Ermert joins Raised in Wisco to give Illinois the business and talk about the team's go-to party foods. It's a whole heck of a lot of fun! Joel, Danielle, and Ellie are in for one of the best episodes we've had yet as the jokes are flying, the friendly barbs are being exchanged, and the chemistry is percolating! It's another LEGENDARY episode of Raised in Wiscoooooo! Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: George Ermert

Today on Raised in Wisco Joel, Ellie, and Danielle talk about their Weekly Wiscos, discuss their favorite ways to hunt, and share delicious recipes. But the real highpoint of today's show was Joel and Ellie's interview with a very special guest. Kris Jacob's lovely wife Lindsey was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, appendix cancer, a few years ago. After a brave and determined fight, Lindsey unfortunately passed away, but Kris' fight did not end there. Kris now joins Joel and Ellie to talk about the Living 4 Lindsey Foundation, an organization which he established to spread awareness and build the resources needed to defeat appendix cancer once and for all through fundraising events where people can help while having fun. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Kris Jacob

Today on Raised in Wisco, we have one heck of a show in store for you. It's a lot of fun as we talk about rolling around in the mud, catching trout, and helping a friendly tortoise across the road (or maybe setting him back on accident). On the more serious side of things, we also discuss a common question that people have about hunting; how can you say you love animals when you be killing them all the time? Joel, Ellie, and Danielle give their perspectives on this thorny question and much more! So sit back, relax, enjoy, and learn as we discuss hunting as animal lovers. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows.

Dashing, daring, courageous and caring; these are words that describe all Boy Scouts. Two such scouts are on the show today; Joel, our resident Scout, and special guest Chris Kasper! Today the whole team will talk about food, food, and more food. And also camping in a hurricane. It's an exciting time to be an outdoorsperson, dontchya think? It's Raised in Wiscooooooo! Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Chris Kasper

In the first of three special shows live from the Fish Bowl, Joel, Danielle, and Ellie join Producer Jakob to discuss Joel's mushroom jerky experiment. Also, Joel teaches all of us aspiring canoe-ers how to get on our knees and do his patented J stroke. What's to eat? Ellie will show us all ON THIS EXCITING EPISODE OF RAISED IN WISCO! That's the great thing about this show, man, it leaves mushroom for conversation about many different topics. Happy birthday, Randy! You go, man! Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows.

Today on Raised in Wisco Joel, Ellie, Danielle, and the WHOLE TEAM discuss their favorite things to celebrate Joel's "43rd birthday". It's a fun, laid back sort of episode where we focus on the good parts of life and think about things that just make us smile. Hunting wild turkeys and cooking their gizzards, traveling the Mojave and tracking down lizards, visiting the highlands and meeting the King, these are a few of our favorite things. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Megan Salazar

In this special episode of Raised in Wisco the crew takes their adventures across the pond, exploring Scotland and the Emerald Isle. Join us as we journey through rolling hills, winding paths, and unforgettable moments that only this kind of trip can offer. With a few laughs, some unexpected twists, and plenty of classic Raised in Wisco vibes, this is one episode you won’t want to miss. Whether you're here for the stories, the camaraderie, or just the usual banter, we’ve packed this one with everything you love — and maybe a little more. Grab your gear, settle in, and come along with . It’s a trip we won’t forget… even if we don’t tell you everything. Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows.

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 here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Anne E. Schwartz

We all love the Sand Crane, that much isn't up for debate, but when it comes to conservation things are never simple. Today Joel and Ellie welcome Dan Trawicki of SCI to discuss their ongoing efforts to bring about a hunting season for the sand crane. The rebounding of the sand crane population has been a genuine conservation success that we can all take pride in, but with this success has come a new problem. The sand crane has begun to negatively impact farmers, and without sufficient natural predators to keep their numbers in check, the problem is only growing. So listen to this week's show to hear Joel, Ellie, and Dan make their case for harvesting the sand crane. Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Dan Trawicki

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 MUCH MORE as Joel, Ellie, and Danielle are joined by George Ermert and Megan Salazar on an exciting episode of Raised in Wisco. George Ermert is a board member for the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association. Megan Salazar is from the Woman's Hunting and Sporting Association. Producer Jakob gets to talk for the first time in months and boy is he a hoot and a half.* Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. *Jakob writes the descriptions to these podcast episodes. They may include biased commentary on his own performance. If you think that Jakob has been unfairly biasing the descriptions in his favor, please contact Jakob at Civic Media. Guests: Megan Salazar, George Ermert

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 Kretschmer to talk about turkey hunting and more. Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Mike Kretschmer

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 gobble, gobble gobble. Gobble gobble gobble gobble. Gobble? Gobble gobble! Gobble gobble gobble! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Tylor Flynn

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 the thrill of becoming a first-time turkey tagger! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows.

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 reveals the ancient Southern secret to preparing a nice, supple, thick gravy. And last but not least, the Wisco crew talks about their staple foods! And so now, Wisco, we have a new producer. (It's me, Jakob.) Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows.

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 Joel and Danielle, I had no hunting experience. Now, after working with this team for so long and learning so much from them, Joel dubs me a certified hunter. Granted, I've yet to bag a bird or catch a fish, but I'm on my way. And I'm looking forward to hunting again this spring with my leftover turkey tag! You can still grab one, check availability here! And so now, Wisco, I'm off. Off to a new adventure. But this isn't goodbye. Watch for me as a guest, because like Joel, Danielle, and Ellie, I am Raised in Wisco! Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guests: Ellie Lawton-Smoller, Jess Plotkin-Sell

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 for Wisconsin Waterfowl Association and Joel's BFFL. Both know birds like it's their business; because, well, it is! We also discuss Wisconsin's vital Stewardship Fund that acquires and maintains land for conservation and public use. And of course, Ellie brought a new recipe for us! Our natural resources come into contact with legislation constantly. Research candidates for each office and how their choices may impact your life. Check your voter registration and all items on your next ballot here. Then make a plan and vote by this upcoming Tuesday, April 1st! Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco, connecting you to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guests: Ellie Lawton-Smoller, George Ermert, Tim Andryk

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 something that- even for her- falls firmly in the category creepy, and still cool! Wendy performed some restorative work on a figure for the Body Worlds exhibition in Milwaukee. She also toured their permanent factory in Germany where scientists prepare the figures for exhibition. In decidedly less creepy conversation, Wendy shares a few stories of her work in creating King Tut's horses for the Crossroads of Civilization exhibit at MPM. Wendy poured thought, care, and SO many hours into creating these beauties! Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco connecting you to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guests: Ellie Lawton-Smoller, Wendy Christensen

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 culinary delight of four courses. To entice and induce the ultimate jealousy, they share excruciating, delicious details of each one. The crowning culinary jewels of a triple Wisconsin meat bolognese and masterful apple pie will leave you drooling. When they're not creating astounding works of edible art, Alex and Megan lead First Hunt Foundation's Wisconsin chapter. This organization prepares first-time hunters for their introductions to safety and community in hunting. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco, connecting you to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guests: Alex Ezell, Megan Salazar, Ellie Lawton-Smoller, Mike Kretschmer

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 no longer possible. Enter Wendy Christensen, a star taxidermist with the Milwaukee Public Museum since she was 19 years old. Although taxidermy was impossible, Wendy worked for a full year painstakingly crafting a life-size, world-award-winning artificial recreation of Samson that continues to educate new generations at MPM today. Wendy shares her story and experience learning about and memorializing Samson with us today. And don't worry- we'll have her back for more! Guest: Wendy Christensen

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 throughout the state are using this time to hold annual conferences, auctions, and gatherings. It's a great time- as it always is- to celebrate all that makes Wisconsin incredible. Just beware those who may hatfish you out there... Guests: Ellie Lawton-Smoller, Mike Kretschmer