Midwest Legends
Episodes
Midwest Legends Episode #24: Dial-in Special Part 3 w/ Jared Schutz
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Midwest Legend’s third dial-in special. Jared from Wisco Dive Bars sat down with Russell to react to 3 listener submitted stories. Featu...
Midwest Legends Episode #23: C.J. Ham -- Skateboarding, Adam Thielen, and The Minnesota Miracle
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CJ Ham recently retired from the NFL after 10 seasons playing for the Vikings, and he sat down with Russell to talk about where his love for football ...
Midwest Legends Episode #22: Promise --The Radio Biz, Summerfest, and Interviewing Ice Cube
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For Promise, the road to landing a morning show on Hot 105.7 FM wasn’t easy, but it was a labor of love. He sat down with Russell to talk about how ...
Midwest Legends Episode #21: Ryan Ruebl -- Fish Fry, Kwik Trip, and Catching 74 Walleyes
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Ruebl’s entrepreneurial spirit collided with his love for Wisconsin and 'Meanwhile In Wisconsin' was born. He stopped by the Midwest Le...
Midwest Legends Episode #20: Mason Crosby -- Kicking, Holding Records, and Aaron Rodgers Pranks
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mason Crosby's sixteen-year run with the Green Bay Packers was fueled by his commitment to be present and available to his teammates. Newly retire...
Midwest Legends Episode #19: Dial-in Special Jared Schutz- Biting A Rattlesnake & An Armadillo Prank
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Call 866-MW-LEGND for a chance to have your story played on a future dial-in episode!On the second Midwest Legends dial-in episode, Russell Nicolet an...
Midwest Legends Episode #16: Chris Kanan -- Family Supper Clubs, Lawn Hacks, and Ope it's Mow Time
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Kanan probably knows more about lawns than most people do, but he does anything but gatekeep. He sat down with Russell in the Midwest Legends st...
Midwest Legends Episode #17: Brett Favre -- Tough Love, Beating the Odds, and Being a Hall of Famer
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Favre is a Mississippi kid who became a larger than life figure in Green Bay and an NFL icon. He sat down with Russell to talk about the moments...
Midwest Legends Episode #16: Jim McMahon -- Superbowls, Mike Ditka, and Golfing with Michael Jordan
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jim McMahon is in the Midwest Legends hotseat this week, but it’s nothing he can’t handle.McMahon walks Russell about the highs and lows of his ca...
Midwest Legends Episode #15: Andrea Boehlke -- Red Carpets, Shaq, and Being on Survivor 3 Times
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Boehlke’s love for Wisconsin has stayed strong, even as her career took her to New York and Los Angeles. While she spent plenty of time inter...
Midwest Legends Episode #14: Gilbert Brown -- The Gravedigger, Lambeau, and Everything But Pickles
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gilbert Brown made a name for himself on the Green Bay Packers defensive line, and he stopped by the studio to talk with Russell about the experiences...
Midwest Legends Episode #13: Dial-in Special w/ Jared Schutz--Packer Pride & Water Balloon Bar Fights
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Call 866-MW-LGND for a chance to have your story played on a future dial-in episode!On the first Midwest Legends dial-in episode, Russell Nicolet shar...
Midwest Legends Episode #12: Matthew Golden -- Playing For Green Bay, Being The #1 Draft Pick, and Jordan Love
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Golden is a first-round draft pick, lightning-fast wide receiver, and now a Midwest Legends guest.At just 22 years old, Matthew has worked har...
Midwest Legends Episode #11: Billy Deuce -- Touring W/ Charlie Berens, Chris Farley, & A Basement Alligator
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest, Billy Doucette, better known as Billy Deuce, admits he’s terrible at ending conversations, so it’s a good thing Midwest Legen...
Midwest Legends Episode #10: Packer Pride, Internet Memes & Gym Class Fails
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Die-hard Packers superfan Matt Ramage sits down with Russell Nicolet to talk about his favorite team and more.Matt fondly remembers growing up in a ho...
Midwest Legends Episode #9: Jared Schutz— Brett Favre, A Bearded Dragon, and Wisco Dive Bar Reviews
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every dive bar has at least one story to tell, and thanks to Jared Schutz, those stories and the bars themselves are reaching a wider audience.Jared a...
Midwest Legends Episode #8: Richard Lorbach --Tattoos, Chris Farley, and Drink Wisconsinbly
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Lorbach, the man behind “Drink Wisconsinbly,” joins Russell Nicolet to share stories about growing up in the Midwest and talk about watchi...
Midwest Legends Episode #8: Richard Lorbach --Tattoos, Chris Farley, and Drink Wisconsinbly
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Lorbach, the man behind “Drink Wisconsinbly,” joins Russell Nicolet to share stories about growing up in the Midwest and talk about watchi...
Midwest Legends Episode #7: Chef Adam--Dive Bar Burgers, The Dells, and Gordon Ramsey IRL
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You may have seen him win Cutthroat Kitchen, compete on Super Chef Grudge Match, Beat Bobby Flay, and Hell's Kitchen, but today, Adam Pawlak is in...
Midwest Legends Episode #6: Alex Wehrley— Farmtok, Scotcharoos, and Dive Bar Margaritas
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Wehrley talks with Russell Nicolet about cabin life, Wisconsin accents, and everything in between. Wisconsin will always be home sweet home for A...
Midwest Legends Episode #5: Myles the "You Betcha Guy"— Olive Garden Royalty, Raft Burn & Hunting Gone Wrong
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Russell sits down with Myles Montplaisir, better known as the “You Betcha Guy,” for a laugh-filled look at their Midwest experiences. From listeni...
Midwest Legends Episode #4: Milwaukee Uncut— Worm Phobias, Midwest Boot Camp, And Making It Official At Culvers
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richie and Bre, from Milwaukee Uncut, dropped by the Midwest Legends studio to chat with Russell about the city they all love and the state they call ...
Midwest Legends Episode #3: Ed the Diver & Christie B—The Beauty, Danger & Delight Of Midwest Waters
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Bieber (known as “Ed The Diver”) and Christie B dove their way into Midwest fame, but came up to the surface to share their story with Russell ...
Midwest Legends Episode #2: Ike Wynter—Hunting Stories, Celebrity Clients & Going Viral
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed artist Ike Wynter joins the show, telling Russell about all the fascinating places his artwork has taken him. Russell shares how a partne...
Midwest Legends Episode #1: Charlie Berens Talks Storytelling, Stand-Up & Buttered Donuts
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode, host Russell Nicolet swaps stories with comedian Charlie Berens, with plenty of laughs and “can you believe that?” moments. ...
Midwest Legends Teaser Trailer
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there! Midwest Legends is not a show about Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox, or Sasquatch, but you will hear lots of great stories from the modern-da...