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It’s football season, which means on select Saturdays (and a couple Fridays) during the fall and winter, seas of red-and-white-clad humans flood the streets of Madison to cheer on the Badgers. The parties are bountiful, and each neighborhood does things a little differently. To get the scoop on how and where Madisonians tailgate, executive producer Hayley Sperling and host Bianca Martin chat with local DJ Nick Nice, who’s helped bring the party to Regent Street for the past decade.Mentioned on the showHow Wisconsin's 'Jump Around' became the best tradition in college football [ESPN]Being Bucky [IMDB]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 September 10th episode here: NerdStreet Madison Public Library Jones Dairy Farm

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art wants to give the community a behind-the-scenes look at some of its largest, and rarely exhibited artwork. A new exhibit titled Snapshots invites visitors to see the inner workings of maintaining the museum’s permanent collection every Thursday and Friday in September. The exhibition is an attempt to bring more transparency to the museum’s processes after it faced massive community backlash in 2022 for a series of missteps that occurred during the Wisconsin Triennial.Host Bianca Martin sat down with the museum’s new Gabriele Haberland Director Paul Baker Prindle to get the details on the exhibit and how the museum hopes to move forward from controversy.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 September 9th episode here:NerdStreetBenjamin F. Edwards & CompanyMadison Public LibraryBabbelJones Dairy Farm

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Executive producer Hayley Sperling is joined by interim newsletter editor Ava Wojnowski to talk traffic changes that are coming to the isthmus soon (AKA get ready for lane closures and big buses!). Plus, incoming newsletter editor Rob Thomas makes his City Cast Madison debut to dish about drama happening at the UW Athletics department surrounding bricks.Mentioned on the show:Olin/Turville Ct and E Lakeside St Resurfacing Project [City of Madison]Ambitious Lake Monona waterfront plan rebrands as it heads into its first stage [Wisconsin State Journal]City of Madison Announces Upcoming Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Open House Events [City of Madison]What's happening to personalized bricks bought by Wisconsin fans? [Wisconsin State Journal]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 September 6th episode here:NerdStreetBenjamin F. Edwards & CompanyMadison Public LibraryBabbel

Robinia Courtyard has been a staple of the East Washington corridor since it opened on the 800 block in 2015. It’s gone through many iterations since joining the scene but most recently consisted of Black Locust Café, Madison Tap, and Jardin. The outdoor space was a hub for community events and one of the few spots in Madison that still served a late-night crowd. That is, until the restaurant group closed its doors this year. Cap Times food editor Lindsay Christians dug into what happened that led to Robinia’s demise and what’s (potentially) next for the spot. Host Bianca Martin talked to Linsday about her reporting. Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and cheesemakers.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 September 5th episode here:NerdStreetBenjamin F. Edwards & CompanyMadison Public LibraryBabbel

Get your patterns and needles out because the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show is right around the corner! This Thursday through Saturday, countless fiber artists will celebrate the art of quilting at the Alliant Energy Center and the Madison community will be well represented. To get the scoop on this event and learn more about Madison’s own quilting scene, host Bianca Martin caught up with Gael Boyd, owner of Blue Bar Quilts in Middleton. 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 September 4th episode here:NerdStreetBenjamin F. Edwards & CompanyMadison Public LibraryBabbel

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. September is a lively month in Madison. It’s the start of UW-Madison’s fall semester. And for this college town, that means that the campus returns to life and Badger football season is here! So expect more bright sounds from marching bands and Badger tailgates. Plus, you can find more fun outside at the Ironman Wisconsin race and Madison’s longest-running neighborhood gathering, the Willy Street Fair. The City Cast team of Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling, and Ava Wojnowski talk about it all and offer tips for living your best life here in September.For even more tips on how to make the most of September in Madison, check out our full list in Madison Minutes. 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 September 3rd episode here:NerdStreetBenjamin F. Edwards & CompanyMadison Public LibraryBabbel

It’s Friday! With the long weekend upon us, the City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Host Bianca Martin and interim newsletter editor Ava Wojnowski will tell you how to do Labor Day weekend right, including staying safe on the water and navigating street closures. Madison schools reopen next week, and district officials are cautiously optimistic that last year’s school bus troubles are over. And how many candidates will be on the fall presidential ballot in Wisconsin? SO many.Mentioned on the show:No Streets Collection of Drop-Off Sites on Labor Day, Sept. 2, 2024 [City of Madison]Street Closures for Taste of Madison [City of Madison]What’s New at the 2024 Taste of Madison [City Cast Madison]After school bus delays last year, Madison seeks smoother start [Cap Times]The Madison School District is getting its first five electric school buses [Wisconsin State Journal]FirstView Transportation App [Madison Metropolitan School District]Dane County gets $13M for EV charging stations [In Business]Green Party’s Jill Stein will remain on Wisconsin ballot after court refuses to hear challenge [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 30th episode here:Garth's Brew BarNerdStreetMadison Public Library

Taste of Madison is right around the corner. The annual two-day festival brings dozens of food vendors to the Capitol Square Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 and this year, the festival has 90 (!!) vendors and some exciting new additions. (Like manicures, shade tents, and free water to name a few.) To get the scoop on the event and what to expect, host Bianca Martin spoke with Sara Klemme, the president of Madison Festivals.Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and cheesemakers.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 29th episode here:Garth's Brew Bar

It’s no secret Madison has had a wet, hot, and itchy summer. Several early deluges of rainfall have created the perfect environment for mosquitoes to multiply and wreak havoc on ankles everywhere. And as the seasons change, so do the bloodsuckers in our environment. Host Bianca Martin spoke with Lyric Bartholomay, director of the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease, to get the details on how to protect yourself (and your pets) from ticks and mosquitos this fall.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 28th episode here:Garth's Brew Bar

In this week’s edition of Must See Madison, the City Cast Madison team gives you suggestions for your next date adventure. Whether it’s with a partner, friend, or just by yourself, host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling have ideas that span across the city and budgets. From rooftop movies and outdoor art shows to pottery and luxury pedicures, here are some of our favorite date spots in Madison.Mentioned on the show:MMoCA CinemaGLEAMI/O Arcade Bar, Aftershock Classic Arcade, Nerdhaven ArcadeUrban Air Adventure ParkIt's Good for You PizzaFired Up PotteryAlimentariThe Edgewater SpaHappy Nails and SpaWanna 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 27th episode here:Garth's Brew Bar