Charlie talks to Kevin Wehrenberg who's a producer of many shows you know and love including Fear Factor, Cannonball and Wipeout. Kevin and Charlie discuss Wisconsin, how to make it in the TV biz and JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), a cause Kevin passionately supports.

Nic Mink, CEO of Sitka Salmon Shares, sits down with Charlie to talk about starting a business in the Midwest, balancing profit with environment and tips for people looking to follow in his footsteps.

Charlie talks with Erin Wehrenberg, the head of ABC comedy. Erin has also had executive roles  at NBC and Warner Bros. She’s worked on everything from The Office to Friends to 2 Broke Girls. Charlie and Erin about the behind the scenes of the comedy biz, working in entertainment during a pandemic and her love for Wisconsin.

This week Charlie talks to Pat Hastings who's not only an incredible journalism professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she also taught Charlie. Pat offers insight on the changing face of broadcast news, sharing news on social media social media and tips for citizen journalists.

This week we’re talking about the conspiracy theories that have dominated American politics. Charlie’s guest is Milwaukee based author Tea Krulos about his new book American Madness: The Story of the Phantom Patriot and How Conspiracy Theories Hijacked American Consciousness.

Keith Stanley is Executive Director of Near West Side Partners, Inc. and also Charlie's clay pigeon shooting buddy. He's shares his insight on revitalizing Milwaukee's Near West Side. Some of you may also recognize Keith from Frontline's Two American Families.

In this week's episode, Charlie travels to three Wisconsin farms to talk about the current state of farming in America's Dairyland, mental health, and the impact of the current political climate on the industry.  The guests include Jeff Ditzenberger, Carrie and Patrick Mess, and Mike and Sue Dettman.

John Harvatine IV, best known for his work on the hit show Robot Chicken, gets very serious about the Midwest in this week's episode.  John talks about his new show 'Crossing Swords', his lifelong dream to work for the Packers, and the best way to cook a bratwurst.

Former Green Bay Packers fullback, John Kuhn joins the CripesCast to discuss not only his football career but Charlie's own junior football glory days.  Now a Wisconsin resident, John Kuhn talks about his affinity for the midwest, life as a professional football player, and his love for the game of Sheepshead.

Steven Olikara is founder of the non-partisan Millennial Action Project. Charlie talks with him about the impact social media and cable news have on our civility, mail in voting and how to be bipartisan in these polarizing times.

Lucas Brown Eyes is an Oglala Lakota screenwriter.  Lucas talks with Charlie about his Midwest roots, working in Hollywood and Native representation in America, both on and off camera.

Commander Jason Johns, a Purple Heart recipient, joins the CripesCast to share his story about how he went from the Army to leading the Wisconsin VFW.   We talk about how COVID affects Veterans, ways to give back, and respectfully speaking with Veterans about their experience.

On this week's CripesCast, we address the growing tensions in Wisconsin and speak with Minnesota Lynx guard Lexie Brown.

Madilyn Bailey a singer, songwriter and YouTuber from Boyceville,  Wisconsin. Charlie and Madilyn talk about her unconventional rise in the music industry, an unexpected fanbase in China and her love ballad to Wisconsin.

Youtuber and Stand-Up Comedian Trevor Wallace sits down with Charlie in Appleton, WI to discuss the wild world of content creation and his path to success.  Born in Naperville, IL, Trevor shares his thoughts on the midwest from mosquitos to the weird undertones of midwest nice.

Farm Broadcaster Pam Jahnke, who you may know as the "Fabulous Farm Babe" joins the Cripescast to talk about all things farming in the state that boasts "America's Dairyland" on it's license plate.  From her background in farming to the impact COVID-19 has had on the dairy industry, Pam breaks down the current state of farming in Wisconsin, giving listeners fantastic insight into issues happening in their own backyard.

Phoenix Suns basketball player and former University Wisconsin Badger, Frank 'The Tank' Kaminsky joins the Cripescast to talk about life in the NBA bubble, his aspirations to become a garbage man, and asks Charlie, "What's a TikTok?"

Racine native and Co-Founder/CEO of Ease, Nathan Harris joins Charlie on the Cripescast to discuss his journey from homelessness to becoming CEO of his own company.  Nathan also dives into systemic issues within his community and offers solutions on how we can overcome them.

Myles Montplaisir, more commonly known as the 'You Betcha' guy sits down with Charlie in Chetek, WI for a conversation about his journey from the concrete business to internet content creator.

Actor, Martial Artist, and Viking's fan, Mike Moh talks with Charlie about his journey, including his recent role as Bruce Lee in Quentin Tarantino's film "Once Upon a Time Hollywood".

Self-made YouTube star, Gus Johnson, joins the CripesCast to talk all things internet video and what it takes to become a content creator in 2020.