EricCast Podcast
1) 46 | Could Milwaukee host the Olympics? Here's why they should consider it, with Jay Sorgi
With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games underway, we're here to talk about the Olympics – and Milwaukee. As in, could Milwaukee host an Olympic Games? Even if it could. why? What’s in it for the city and t...Show More
46 | Could Milwaukee host the Olympics? Here's why they should consider it, with Jay Sorgi
1:14:09 | Jul 22nd, 2024
2) 45 | Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken: Two Idols reflect and celebrate 20 years with concerts
Ruben Studdard won the second season of American Idol. Clay Aiken was runner-up. Thus began two major music careers and a friendship that became akin to family. Now, in 2023, the two Idols are going o...Show More
3) 44 | Kathy Mattea on country music, tech, and losing - then regaining - her singing voice
Country music star Kathy Mattea broke out in 1986; she has seen and experienced many changes in the music industry since as she continues to tour. We spoke with her about the community spirit for arti...Show More
4) 43 | Rick Wills of Foreigner getting the "basses" covered
Foreigner burst onto the scene in 1977 and immediately impacted the rock world. Bassist Rick Wills joined the group in 1979 for the "Head Games" album and has been with them on and off ever since. Sti...Show More
5) 42 | Ray Parker Jr., from Motown to Raydio to Busting Ghosts
Ray Parker Jr. is known for "The Other Woman," songs with Raydio like "You Can't Change That," and of course "Ghostbusters." But his roots in Detroit meant he was playing clubs in his teens and was le...Show More
6) 41 | Gettin' an Interview Doooone with Larry the Cable Guy
A farm boy from Nebraska discovered cable - sorta - and became a huge comedian with the help of morning radio and a friend he met during Atlanta Braves spring training games named Jeff Foxworthy. Larr...Show More
7) 40 | Back in (Lewis) Black, dishing on beer allergies, tie rebellions, the best bar, and his newest tour
Lewis Black has been described as "a passionate performer who is more pissed-off optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon." He rants on everything from politics to how Starbucks showing up on opposite c...Show More
8) 39 | He's Chevy Chase, and You're Not: Talking Weekend Update, Movies, & Christmas Vacation screenings
He was the first person to say "Live From New York, It's Saturday Night!" He hosted Weekend Update and then got into movies from Foul Play to Caddyshack to Fletch, and of course the series of National...Show More
9) 38 | Lou Ferrigno: The Hulk, Champion, Bodybuilder, and Sheriff(!) is coming to Wizard World
Lou Ferrigno turned near-deafness as a child into motivation to become Mr. Universe and a series of other bodybuilding titles, which led to acting and his role as The Incredible Hulk. Since then, he's...Show More
10) 37 | Jerry Springer: How war, law, politics, media, and fate brought him to his new show, "Judge Jerry"
For all the controversy around the Jerry Springer Show and its reflections on our culture, Jerry Springer himself remains. Born in England after his parents fled Nazi Germany, Springer followed passio...Show More