Door County Pulse Podcasts

Bob Atwell, executive chairman and co-founder of Nicolet National Bank, walks Pulse Editor Debra Fitzgerald through the recent bank failures – what caused them and what the collapses say about the stability of America's banking system in general, and Wisconsin specifically.

Trent Snyder didn’t set out to be a brewer, but a chance conversation led him to opening not one, but two Door County taprooms in a three-year span. He talks to Myles Dannhausen Jr. about his journey into the brewing business, how the industry has changed, and what makes a great public restroom…really.

Myles Dannhausen Jr. and Andrew Kleidon feed the birds, give a novice’s recap of the Oscars, and fill us in on restaurant changes in Baileys Harbor. Plus, an update on the conversation around Sister Bay’s Village Hall.

Andrew Kleidon talks with Pulse editor Debra Fitzgerald about two islands reported in the March 10 issue of the Peninsula Pulse. One of the islands is the creation of artist Lee Mothes, yet has all the trappings of a real place, including the ability to buy and develop land. The other island off the tip of the Door peninsula is, depending who you talk with, a stinking outpost with inhabitants that pollute the water and deplete the fishery, or a necessary sanctuary and nesting spot for colonial birds.

Andrew Kleidon is joined by Mike Orlock, author of the Peninsula Pulse’s film column Mike at the Movies, to round up all of the best picture Oscar noms before the Academy Awards.

Myles Dannhausen Jr. talks to the restaurateur about a new model he has launched for his food truck court in Baileys Harbor. They touch on Schoenfeld’s background, the barriers to entry in the industry, and how COVID forced some lasting positive changes on restaurants in Door County.

Andrew Kleidon talks with Pulse editor Debra Fitzgerald about the latest developments to save Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower, and recent UFO sightings Door County residents are talking about.

Gibraltar School is asking voters to approve a $29.8 million referendum to renovate and reconstruct the aging portions of the high school and the middle school gym. Superintendent Brett Stousland and school board president Stephen Seyfer join Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about the project.

Andrew Kleidon is joined by Destination Sturgeon Bay Executive Director Cameryn Ehlers-Kwaterski to talk about everything folks can look forward to this weekend when Sturgeon Bay celebrates Fire & Ice.

Pulse Editor Debra Fitzgerald talks with Darrick DeMeuse. The Sevastopol native and current resident makes his community a better place through his numerous volunteer efforts, yet does so quietly beneath the radar and behind the scenes. If you know a Difference Maker we need to talk with, email debra.fitz@ppulse.com.

Andrew Kleidon talks with Pulse Editor Debra Fitzgerald about the new child care facility that will be constructed on the Sevastopol/Sturgeon Bay border, and several of the larger developments in various stages of planning in Sturgeon Bay, including Fleet Farm on Hwys. 57/42 and a 62-room, four-story hotel on Egg Harbor Road.

A little over a year since the James Webb Space Telescope was launched, Myles Dannhausen Jr. catches up with Dr. Heidi Hammel, one of the project’s leading scientists, to find out what we’re learning from the incredible photographs that Webb is creating.

Myles Dannhausen Jr. discusses the future of Scandia Village, the Sister Bay nursing home and retirement community that is now up for sale, with Andrew Kleidon. Plus a preview of this weekend’s Fish Creek Winterfest.

This year's Door County Reads features Raft of Stars by Andrew Graff. He joins Pulse assistant editor Grace Johnson to discuss the upcoming Door County Reads programming, his book and writing stories that are hopeful.

Hope and Brandon Bogenschutz – members of the new improv group, The Knobs – join Pulse assistant editor Grace Johnson to talk about the art of improv.

Mariah Goode, director of the County of Door's Land Use Services department, sits down with Pulse editor Debra Fitzgerald to talk about the county's role related to zoning and development and what local towns can do if they're interested in guiding not only where something is built but how it looks. They also talk about growth and existing ratios for what's protected versus what's developed on the peninsula.

Jerod Santek, artistic director at Write On, makes his first Pulse Podcast appearance and discusses new, free programming offered at the Writing Center with Pulse assistant editor, Grace Johnson.

When Dustin Renwick went to work at National Geographic in 2017, he almost immediately set out to find out what the magazine’s extensive archives might include about Door County, a place his family has visited for years. He joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about what he found, how our forgotten archives can help connect generations and how he uses them to tell new stories.

Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) sits down with Pulse editor Debra Fitzgerald to talk about the new legislative session, his priorities and committee assignments, the budget that will be built this year, a CAFO expanding in Forestville, the recently released plans for Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower, and what Republicans may be planning for the state's abortion law.

Door Community Auditorium releases a slate of winter main-stage shows, coffeehouse concerts and talks. Plus, Andrew Kleidon and Myles Dannhausen Jr. discuss Ephraim’s decision not to expand alcohol licenses in the village and Sturgeon Bay’s tribute to Jim Benesh.