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13 Episodes 2018 - 2018
Episode 1
Thu, Sep 13, 2018
Host Angela Fitzgerald heads to the town of Crandon to explore the Crandon International Raceway. Fitzgerald also shares stories of a motorcycle ride in Pine Bluff; a Milwaukee artist; a retired architect who creates models of Frank Lloyd Wright structures; and an animated account of how an author's run-in with a bear and her cubs, gave her a new view of mothering.
Episode 2
Thu, Sep 20, 2018
Host Angela Fitzgerald explores the unique geologic features of the Dells of the Eau Claire County Park. Fitzgerald also shares stories of a geology professor that instills a passion for rocks in her students; an artist who expresses his unique perspective of the Midwest; an organist working to change how we think about classical music; and a cheese competition judge.
Episode 3
Thu, Sep 27, 2018
Host Angela Fitzgerald travels to Egg Harbor where she hops on board a Door County Trolley for a tour of the area. Fitzgerald also shares stories of a trolley builder from Crandon; an Appleton man who worked to restore the Fox River Locks system; two men who use ancient techniques to turn rocks into stone tools; and an artist using the medium of glass to explore language.
Episode 4
Thu, Oct 4, 2018
Angela Fitzgerald checks out the competition at the Special Olympics Wisconsin State Summer Games in Stevens Point. Stories include a young woman whose dancing changes her life; a family tortilla business; a church/bar relationship; and a collector revitalizing historic Darlington.
Episode 5
Thu, Oct 11, 2018
Angela Fitzgerald visits the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center in La Crosse. Stories include volunteers probing big ecological questions; a painter of Hindu gods and Door County farmers; a woman sending sewing machines around the world; and a giant pumpkin farmer.
Episode 6
Thu, Oct 25, 2018
Angela Fitzgerald heads underground to explore the caves of the Ledge View Nature Center. Other stories include a fifth-generation family of farmers in Door County; a group of veterans who repair mobility devices; a Rhinelander Musician pursuing his dream; and a group of college graduates who perform Shakespeare at Wisconsin State Parks.
Episode 7
Sun, Nov 11, 2018
Host Angela Fitzgerald travels to the Racine Arts and Business Center, an organization that houses a growing community of creative shops and artists. Fitzgerald then shares stories of other artistic and inspiring Wisconsinites from across the state.
Episode 8
Thu, Nov 8, 2018
Host Angela Fitzgerald meets up with Brule River Canoe Rental to explore the Brule River State Forest. Fitzgerald takes a canoe trip which begins with a quiet part of the Brule River and quickly becomes a trip down the rapids. Fitzgerald also shares stories of a woman who is taking on the male-dominated sport of fishing; as well as other incredible stories of Wisconsinites making a difference.
Episode 9
Thu, Nov 15, 2018
Host Angela Fitzgerald joins students at West De Pere High School to learn about their aquaponics program. She hears from teachers and students about the importance of learning this growing system and explores their aquaponics set up. Fitzgerald also shares other stories from people across the state.
Episode 10
Thu, Nov 22, 2018
Host Angela Fitzgerald returns to the location of one of our favorite stories from Wisconsin Life's first season, the Toy Train Barn. She catches up with Buck and Jan Guthrie to see what they've added and created to their toy train village since we last visited with them. Fitzgerald also shares other stories from across Wisconsin.
Episode 11
Thu, Dec 13, 2018
Host Angela Fitzgerald slides over to Milwaukee County to get a sled ride from the Door County Sled Dogs. She speaks with Musher Dan to learn about the rescue pups and their educational outreach work around the state. Fitzgerald also shares stories of other Wisconsinites doing what they love.
Episode 12
Thu, Dec 20, 2018
Host Angela Fitzgerald goes back in time to visit the Barony of Jaravellir, a local chapter of the Society of Creative Anachronism, an organization that re-creates the culture of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. She talks with Deena Patterson, a member of the group, and tries her hand at archery. Fitzgerald also shares stories from other passionate Wisconsinites.
Episode 13
Thu, Dec 27, 2018
Host Angela Fitzgerald searches the winter sky in New Berlin at the Milwaukee Astronomical Society Observatory. She talks with Observatory Director, Paul Borchardt, about the group's history and construction of the nine observatory buildings on site. Fitzgerald also shares stories from other Wisconsinites.