The 7 Best Bubbler Talk Podcast Episodes
1) How West Allis Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered about the stories behind the names of some buildings and streets and even cities you encounter? A lot of you have written to Bubbler Talk asking about the origins of West Allis....Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) St. Nick Who? And Why Are Milwaukeeans Celebrating Him?
On Dec. 25, Santa Claus will have shimmied down many chimneys and left presents under the tree. But on Dec. 6, some families celebrate another holiday, a tease of sorts until that day comes: St Nick's...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) Racine County's Seven Mile Road Is 7 Miles From Where, Exactly?
There are three types of people in this world: Those who notice nothing. Those who notice but don’t care to question. And then there are those who ask why. David Wagner is the last one. David reached ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4) Oconomowoc, Nagawicka, Okauchee: Unpacking Wisconsin's Native Place Names
When you look at a map of Wisconsin, it’s covered in names that remind us of this country’s original inhabitants. Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, Kinnickinnic — all words derived from Native American ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.5) Milwaukee's Lost Town Of Lake
Have you ever noticed a place name on your Google Maps or GPS, and thought, "I wonder what that is?" That's what happened to South Milwaukee resident Mary Holtz, when she was driving near Bay View. "M...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.6) Behind The Screens: Who Makes Wisconsin's Witty Traffic Signs?
When you’re driving to work, there’s nothing worse than seeing a traffic sign that shows delays ahead. But if you’re like firefighter Drew Schuster, there's one thing you look forward to seeing: the w...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.7) Hot Off The Shelf! 5 Of The Most Popular Books At The Milwaukee Public Library
Heading into the library is a dazzling form of adventure. And with nearly 6 million books in circulation in the Milwaukee County Federated Library System, there are a lot of places to go and people to...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.8) Did you know the Milwaukee Safety Academy used to be a Catholic girls school?
An all-girls Catholic High School opened on Milwaukee's northwest side in 1965. Six years later, it shut down. What happened?
9) 'Bubbler Talk': Discovering Milwaukee’s Water Current Walking Tour
Discover Milwaukee’s Water Current Walking Tour with "Bubbler Talk," exploring public art, water innovation and hidden gems along the city’s rivers.
10) What happened to the historical marker at Lake Park's Native American burial mound?
A historical marker used to recognize one of the last remaining Native American burial mounds in Milwaukee County. For "Bubbler Talk," we learn why it was removed and what's next for the sacred burial...Show More