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Beer, Bands, and Big Returns(Hour 1)

Beer, Bands, and Big Returns(Hour 1)

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

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Pete Schwaba kicks off the night from Green Bay with musings on fitness struggles, birthday cake temptations, and a new HBO show called 'Task' featuring Mark Ruffalo. Special guest Rökker from Max Ink Radio shares details about the upcoming fundraiser for drummer Big John Smolak, who is battling medical expenses following an amputation. The event promises a rock-filled lineup, including Rökker's triumphant return to the drums with his band Ironplow after his own health scare. The episode also pays homage to the late Rick Davies of Supertramp, and the audience is invited to share their favorite beers, sparking a lively discussion on Wisconsin's beer culture.

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Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba tackles the tough questions like, "What should I binge watch?" and "Where are the most haunted hotels in the state?" Leave the stress of the day behind with entertainment news, comedy and quirky Wisconsin. Pete is a show biz veteran writer, actor, and comedian who will take you from Wisconsin to Hollywood and still have you back in time for bed.

Rökker returns to the stage to play drums with his band Ironplow for the Big John Fundraiser
Rökker returns to the stage to play drums with his band Ironplow for the Big John Fundraiser

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