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The tables are turned in this week’s installment of Must See Madison. Producer and Madison (not-so) newbie Phil Surkis shares his experiences showing off our fair city to some out of town visitors and how he celebrated a special birthday the Madison way. Host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling join the conversation to talk boating, self care, fancy dinners, and impressing teenagers with high standards. Mentioned on the showBrittingham BoatsNails 4 ULallandeWillalby's CafeI/O Arcade BarWanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options.Learn more about the sponsors of this August 6th episode here:Society of St. Vincent de Paul - St. Vinny's Thrift Stores Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Madison Comedy Week is in full swing and we’ve got the inside scoop on the shows you can’t miss. Host Bianca Martin caught up with Madison Comedy Week’s executive director and Madison-bred comedian Jake Snell to get the details on what to expect from this week of laughs and play a fun game of Madison-themed Would You Rather. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options.Learn more about the sponsors of this August 5th episode here:Society of St. Vincent de Paul - St. Vinny's Thrift Stores Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling, and Ava Wojnowski recap how a community is trying to heal after multiple deadly shootings at an east side apartment complex, why child care is only getting more expensive, and some good news for cranes but bad news for loons.Mentioned on the show:The shooting of Kyesha Miller [Channel 3000]The shooting of Devon Grant [Channel 3000]Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 2nd episode here:Society of St. Vincent de Paul - St. Vinny's Thrift StoresMadison365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever eaten four burgers in three minutes? What about lifted more than 600 pounds? Madison personal trainer Mike Onsrud has done both and he has the trophies to prove it. As the reigning burger-eating champ of the annual Strip Mall Carnival at the Muskellounge, host Bianca Martin caught up with Mike to get a look at what folks can expect from the Aug. 4 festival and how he personally balances eating healthy while indulging in Madison’s food scene.Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options.Learn more about the sponsors of this August 1st episode here:Society of St. Vincent de Paul - St. Vinny's Thrift StoresMadison365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re new around here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Madison community. August is moving season in Madison, which means boxes, trucks, and Hippie Christmas! This month will also bring some major community events like Ride the Drive, Sessions at McPike Park, Africa Fest, and Orton Park Festival. So buckle up because we’re cruising into August and making the most of it. Mentioned on the show:Student move out area map [City of Madison] Ride the Drive map and information [City of Madison] New Way to Pay Bus Fares [City of Madison] Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 31st episode here:Society of St. Vincent de Paul - St. Vinny's Thrift StoresMadison365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, protestors in Madison gathered day after day at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Amid calls for more diverse representation at the Capitol, a statue of Hans Christian Heg was torn down and tossed in the lake.And then, an idea was born: Wisconsin should create a statue memorializing civil rights pioneer Vel Phillips. She was the first woman judge in the state and first African American woman elected to statewide office, among many other firsts. Now that statue is a reality. We spoke with Vel’s son, Michael Phillips, about his mother’s legacy and the importance of the new piece.Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options.Learn more about the sponsors of this July 30th episode here: Society of St. Vincent de Paul - St. Vinny's Thrift StoresMadison365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Believe it or not, the Aug. 13 primary election is right around the corner. We’ve already covered the ins and outs of how to vote in this election and today we’re digging into who and what you’ll be voting for come Election Day. Host Bianca Martin spoke with Cap Times state government reporter Andrew Bahl to get the details on the candidates and referendums on the ballot. Mentioned on the showCap Times election coverageEverything You Need To Vote in the Fall Primary [City Cast Madison]From Strip Club to World Grocery on Madison’s East Side [City Cast Madison]In-person absentee voting information [City of Madison]Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options.Learn more about the sponsors of this July 29th episode here:Society of St. Vincent de Paul - St. Vinny's Thrift StoresMadison365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ava Wojnowski, a newsletter editor who delves into recent flooding challenges in Madison, as she shares urgent updates on rising lake levels and stormwater management. Bianca Martin, the host and downtown development expert, mourns the loss of Essen Haus while discussing new construction projects aimed at affordable housing. Meanwhile, Hayley Sperling investigates whether the upcoming taco and margarita festival is all it's cracked up to be. Tune in for insights on community dynamics, redevelopment, and local cultural events!

Who doesn’t love a little outside time? Ideally, paired with a beverage and good friends. Cap Times photographer Ruthie Hauge has been cataloging local outdoor gathering spaces in what started as a pandemic passion project but has grown into the ultimate list of Madison-area patios. Host Bianca Martin caught up with Ruthie to get the scoop on the latest and greatest patios in our city and beyond.Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and cheesemakers.Mentioned on the showOur Dane County patio dining guide features 550 options [Cap Times]The Best Outdoor Patios Across Madison [City Cast Madison]Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this July 25th episode here:Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With decades of experience under her belt, there’s no question that Sylvie Rosenthal is a master of her craft. But in the world of woodworking, which has been dominated by stereotypical big, burly men, Rosenthal — a queer woman — knows what it’s like to be underestimated at every turn.Host Bianca Martin spoke with Rosenthal about the discrimination she’s faced and how she’s leveraged her past trauma to start her Madison workshop Lower Astronomy Studios, which is challenging stereotypes in the industry. Please note this episode mentions sexual assault, so please take care when listening.Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast ads.Learn more about the sponsors of this July 24th episode here:Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices