Bait and Switch Podcast
Absurdist Humor. The bait-and-switch podcast is a comedy / interview program based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We specialize in probing, in-depth interviews where you as a listener will have the unique experience of knowing less about our guests than when the podcast started. Wackiness abounds ..... aplenty..... there's... a...lot. You get the idea.
Episodes
July 27, 2025 • 29 mins
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!
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July 22, 2025 • 29 mins
This week we talk with painter, James Winn. Enjoy!
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July 13, 2025 • 33 mins
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 int...
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July 10, 2025 • 3 mins
The 3 minute highlight package for July features Mitch Teich, long time NPR presenter. We talk about the role of NPR in media.
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July 7, 2025 • 49 mins
The consolidated tract for July features 3 women talking about their business ventures.
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June 29, 2025 • 30 mins
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!
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June 22, 2025 • 29 mins
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 Nethe...
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June 15, 2025 • 26 mins
It's time for another episode of Bait and Switch Movie Reviews and this time we take a look at Wedding Crashers starring Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson! We've reassembled our esteemed panel consisting of comedian Chris Schmidt and co-owner of The Laughing Tap, Matt Kemple to help us take a deep-dive into this "Timeless Classic". Of course we talk about what we like and don't like about the movie, but we also discuss its racier moment...
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June 12, 2025 • 2 mins
The Highlight mini -ep for June features actor Ethan Herschenfeld who was in HBO's "Boardwalk Empire".
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June 9, 2025 • 49 mins
The consolidated episode for June 2025 features author and life coach, Jen Wirtz
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May 31, 2025 • 28 mins
For the second half of our interview with legendary Journal/Sentinel reporter, Crocker Stephenson, we asked Crocker to share some of his stories that made an impact on him. He chose one particular story that, in his words, "made the biggest impact on me". It's an incredibly insightful story for many different reasons and centers around a burn survivor named George Bennett. The story focuses on his resilience during his journey back...
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May 24, 2025 • 25 mins
Last time we talked with Crocker Stephenson, his vision was rapidly deteriorating due to an eye condition called retinyl myopathy. This week we check in with him, not only for an update on his condition, but also to tell us about how he's turned "lemons into lemonade". Crocker starts by walking us through his diagnosis and the progression of his condition, then shares with us how the Vision Forward organization has significantly im...
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May 17, 2025 • 38 mins
For this week's Bait and Switch Music episode, we asked one of our guests to pick out the album to review. So we handed over the reins to our musical expert Joe Kay to lead the conversation about his album pick, Sentimental Hygiene from Warren Zevon! We brought in another local music expert and friend of the show, Scott Cvecko to give us his thoughts as well. Before diving into our review, Joe gave us some background on Warren Zevo...
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May 14, 2025 • 3 mins
This month's 3 minute highlights features lifestyle influencer Aleta Norris
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May 12, 2025 • 47 mins
The consolidated episode for May combines 2 episodes featuring local radio legend Steve Palec
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May 4, 2025 • 47 mins
This week we assemble our team of cycling experts to preview the upcoming Tour of Italy! Our esteemed panel consists of local cyclist, Brian Halm, long time guest Mitch Teich, cycling enthusiast Will Beyer and of course the co-host of our podcast, Chris Beyer. Our guests discuss many different aspects of the race, including the notable absence of top riders Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, the strengths and weaknesses of the dif...
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April 27, 2025 • 30 mins
This week, we're back with our esteemed panel of movie critics, Matt Kemple from the Laughing Tap (https://laughingtap.com/) and comedian Chris Schmidt. This time it was Chris' turn to pick our movie and he chose the 1987 Coen brothers' comedy, Raising Arizona, starring Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter. Of course we talk about the storyline, but we also talk about the elements that made the movie funny, including the Looney Tunes styl...
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April 20, 2025 • 14 mins
In the second half of our interview with comedian Daniel Fuellengraben, we try our hands at movie reviews. We take a look at some of the more "obscure" movie titles with the hopes of bringing our listeners' attention to these "lesser known" selections. Enjoy!
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April 13, 2025 • 27 mins
This week we talk with Milwaukee comedian Daniel Fuellengraben. We talk with Daniel about a wide variety of topics including, his German heritage, his journey into the local Milwaukee stand-up comedy scene, his perspectives on the art of stand-up, his occupation, even the Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson fight. All that and much, much more! Enjoy!
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April 11, 2025 • 3 mins
The highlight tract for April features our take on the Tokyo Olympics
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