In this jam-packed episode of the Experience Milwaukee podcast, we dive deep with Patty Pritchard Thompson from the Bayview Neighborhood Association in our Hometown Voices segment sponsored by Habush Habush & Rottier. Patty reveals the magic behind Chill on the Hill – from rubber chicken symphony performances to how this all-volunteer operation draws 5,000 people weekly with help from 75+ local sponsors!

Then, in our VISIT Milwaukee segment, John Blust delivers the ultimate June festival guide, covering everything from free Father's Day perks (hello, dinosaurs and geodes!) to an absolutely stacked weekend featuring Polish Fest, lakefront art shows, and the East Side's Summer Solstice street takeover before Summerfest kicks off.

The Milwaukee Admirals' segment features Mr. Bitter who shares the secrets of hockey's offseason hustle, from maintaining those deep fan friendships to creative promotions like $17.76 Uncle Sam bobbleheads that double as military ticket donations – plus hints at next season's surprises!

We close with our nvisia tech segment with two tech scene dynamos Lena DeLaet and Dana Moyano, fresh off their 40 Under 40 wins, who school us on Milwaukee's tech ecosystem while juggling their own massive events – proving why our city's collaborative spirit makes every conference and gathering uniquely valuable!

Experience Milwaukee is presented by Summerfest and Crescent 9 THC Seltzers and our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative.

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In this action-packed episode of the Experience Milwaukee podcast, we kick things off with John Blust from Visit Milwaukee delivering the scoop on this month's can't-miss events – from Mother's Day festivities to the metal-meets-birds contrast of Milwaukee Metal Fest and the Brew City Birding Festival!

Then, tech guru Peter High from Metis Strategy drops knowledge bombs about AI's future and shares how "infinite interns" might just be the perfect analogy for understanding today's tech revolution.

Our newest Hometown Voices segment partner, Habush Habush & Rottier, gives us the inside story on personal injury law with some wild examples (jet ski injuries – who knew?).

We wrap with an electrifying conversation with the legendary voice of the Milwaukee Admirals, Aaron Sims, who'll make you want to rush to Panther Arena on Sunday, May 11th to catch playoff hockey at its finest – even if you've never watched a game before!

Experience Milwaukee is presented by Summerfest and Crescent 9 THC Seltzers and our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative.

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This episode of the Experience Milwaukee podcast is all about Summerfest TechAI 2025!

Of course Adam and I are joined by Lena DeLaet from Summerfest TechAI who enthusiastically reveals this year's expanded programming at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel.

We’re also joined by tech powerhouses Tim Dickson (Regal Rexnord) and Sri Kantamneni (Schreiber Foods) share how Wisconsin manufacturers are already delivering real AI value, while EJ Sesselmann from Salesforce brings national expertise to the local scene.

We even have a special guest appearance and announcement from Dolores Ocampo Brown from Carroll University—Wisconsin's first-ever university—who announces that Carroll University is not only sponsoring the Summerfest TechAI Experience Milwaukee podcast lounge but also launching the state's first....well, you'll have to listen to find out!

Even better, nearly ALL of Summerfest Tech AI is completely free—including industry tracks, networking happy hours (and "happy hour hugs"), AND access to Summerfest itself.

There are just two paid components: the golf outing that kicks off Monday morning and the specialized tech-ed certification courses offered in partnership with Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition (with half-price discounts for Tech Hub members).

Experience Milwaukee is proudly presented by Summerfest, Crescent 9 THC Seltzers, and Habush Habush & Rottier.