Listen "Comedy, Nostalgia, and Mission 1 Billion (Hour 2)"
Episode Synopsis
Host Pete Schwaba chats with comedian Jimmy Pardo about the art of crowd work, comedic influences like Richard Lewis and Don Rickles, and the pitfalls of modern comedy specials. The episode then shifts gears to highlight Mission One Billion, a nonprofit aiming to support filmmakers and children in need. Co-founder Rex Sykes and TV exec Rocky Wagonhurst discuss their Milwaukee event focusing on educating aspiring filmmakers. The show is peppered with listener interactions about which era they'd time travel to, ranging from the 1940s jazz scene to medieval times, all in celebration of National Back to the Future Day.
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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 Guests: Jimmy Pardo, Rex Sikes, Rocky Wagonhurst
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