Milwaukee Admirals' Cal O'Reilly, Milky Way Tech Hub, VISIT Milwaukee's Calendar of Events, and Winter Break Festival Plans
The Experience Milwaukee podcast is back for 2025! Hosts Steve and Adam (who still can't spell "Jersey" properly) have shifted the podcast, formerly a single interview format, to four fantastic 10 minute segments showcasing Milwaukee's sports, tech scene, upcoming events, and winter adventures.
In the Corner with the Milwaukee Admirals
Milwaukee Admirals star Cal O'Reilly drops by to chat about what makes this team click. Turns out, these guys aren't just teammates—they're friends who actually enjoy hanging out together.
O'Reilly gives us the inside scoop on those famous hockey scrums (spoiler: there's a lot of colorful language involved) and the strategic dance of knowing when to push back and when to keep your cool.
The hockey star also shares his Milwaukee love story, calling out his go-to restaurant and reminiscing about catching his favorite band at the Pabst Theater.
Milwaukee's Tech Scene with Nadiyah Johnson
Nadiyah Johnson, founder of the Milky Way Tech Hub, breaks down how she's helping position Milwaukee as a tech destination. Johnson's Wisconsin Tech Month boasted over 120 events last October, and she's expanding regionally with Midwest Tech Week.
When she's not representing Milwaukee's tech potential at the White House (no big deal!), she's working to make tech accessible to communities that need it most.
Did we mention she started her tech career in her mid-20s? It's never too late!
VISIT Milwaukee January Events Calendar
Need to get out of the house this January? The VISIT Milwaukee segment has you covered!
Check out the Midwinter Gaming Convention (Jan 9-12) for board games and D&D adventures, or get crafty at the Milwaukee Art Museum's Playdate with Art (Jan 10). Cocktail enthusiasts won't want to miss Central Standard's New York Sour Cocktail Class (Jan 15), and art lovers should mark their calendars for Winter Gallery Night (Jan 17). Oh, and if you're a William H. Macy fan, he'll be in town January 22 for a special spirits dinner. Steve's considering attending, despite his "zero knowledge of the movie and television show world" but abundant love for whiskey!
Winter Break Festival Preview
Tired of hibernating all winter? Kate Pociask has the answer with Winter Break, Milwaukee's growing winter festival running for two weekends this February (8th and 15th).
Think fat tire biking, dog sledding, winter surfing (cardiologist approval pending), and more outdoor adventures designed to shake off those winter blues.
The most impressive part?
Pociask launched the inaugural event just 103 days after open heart surgery! As she puts it, "morphine was speaking to me" about making this the year to debut Winter Break. Talk about dedication!
Presented by Summerfest and Crescent9 THC Seltzers, the Experience Milwaukee podcast continues to be your go-to guide for all things Milwaukee in 2025.
And don't forget to text "Jersey" (that's J-E-R-S-E-Y) to 414-338-8911 by January 5, 2025 for a chance to win authentic Admirals gear!
For the full episode, check out Experience Milwaukee on Spotify!