I Love Madison Show

Highlighting awesome individuals who live in Madison is one of the best parts of the I Love Madison Show, and this week is no different. Neil Mathweg and the team are back with another inspiring episode! If you are looking for great places to eat around Madison, they can help! If you just moved to the city and looking for ways to connect to the community, look no further...On this episode, Neil gives more details on the Madison Food Tournament, as well as the Game of Magnets. Chris Sorenson highlights how one local pastor is encouraging his students to serve the community, and Adam Rostad joins Neil in the studio to talk about Madison Story Slam! Grab a beer and some cheese curds and enjoy this I Love Madison episode! The city on an isthmus The search for the best burger in Madison is over, now the question to be answered is who has the best cheese curds? Make sure you nominate your favorite place on social media, then follow the journey to find the cheese curd champion! While you are wandering around the cit

Welcome back to another great episode of the I Love Madison Show! On this episode, Chris Sorenson highlights how Madison is “on-mission,” and Chris Reese interviews Dan Tinder, a local Madison resident who has a lot to say about why this city is an amazing place to live. Neil Mathweg interviews Nicole Moll, the founder of A Box of Balloons, a non-profit she started to make sure each child feels special and celebrated on their birthday! Check out this I Love Madison episode for all the details! The games continue in Madison! Neil Mathweg is about to announce the winner of the Game of Magnets for the month of January! Keep an eye on the I Love Madison Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, you may have won some sweet prizes! If you have not gotten your ILM magnet yet, reach out on social media to request one, and the hosts will mail one to you! Remember, if you see magnets around town, you can take a picture, then post them to “register” that magnet in your name! During the month of February, the ILM hosts are looki

If you are a regular listener to the I Love Madison Show, welcome back! There is so much great content in this episode you won’t want to miss. If you are a new listener, welcome to the podcast that highlights everything Madison, Wisconsin has to offer! The hosts will keep you well-informed on community meet-ups, the best restaurants to visit, popular outdoor activities like the farmer’s market and area concerts, and a ton of personal and business development events. On this episode, host Neil Mathweg interviews Tim O'Brien, the founder, and CEO of Apple Wellness, a local Madison health, and wellness store. Check out this episode to hear more! A city full of foodies Madison features a nearly endless list of great places to eat. Last week, the ILM hosts crowned the Village Tavern with the prestigious award of having THE BEST burger in the city! During the month of February, they will be on the lookout for the restaurant that serves the best cheese curds! After all, we are talking about Madison here...If you wan

Welcome back to the I Love Madison show, where the goal is to help people living in Madison connect with great businesses, find great places to eat and meet new people! This week we crown the Madison Food Tournament Champion, we explore another awesome Madison meetup and foodie Chris Attaway is in the house from Epicurean Chronicles to talk food with Neil Mathweg! This is one tasty episode you don’t want to miss! How can you get connected in Madison? Moving to a new city can be a tough challenge for any family. Once you settle, the challenge then becomes connecting with the community and finding your tribe. Here on the I Love Madison Show, the hosts work hard to make sure that you have all the resources you need to get connected! From meetups, business networking and food tours, the goal is simple: Build community. Chris Sorenson hosts the “Meetup of the Week” segment This meetup will fulfill all of your soul’s greatest desires! This week, Chris highlights the Pizza and Adventure Club, a local meetup that gat

There is so much going on in Madison, and the team here has all the coverage for you! The Madison Food Tournament final round is coming up, so get ready to have the best hamburger in the city! Also on this episode is a great interview from Neil Mathweg with special guest Ashley Quinto Powell, a Boss Mom, leader, and speaker who is empowering women here in the Madison community. This episode is packed with great stuff you don’t want to miss! Check out the Madison food tournament final round! The ILM team has been on the hunt for the best burger in the city! The first round of the Madison Food Tournament is nearly done. Dotty’s and the Village Tavern are the last two contestants hoping to be crowned the hamburger champion! Both establishments are gearing up to host members of the ILM team who will be the final judges. If you haven't had a hamburger from these places, go check them out! Links to these establishments can be found in the resources section below! In February, the I Love Madison hosts will be out in

Are there people in your life you would consider to be Dream Chasers? You know, those individuals who are motivated to go for it when it comes to some outlandish dream they've concocted? If so, and they live anywhere close to Madison Wisconsin you have got to get them to listen to this episode. Neil talks with Chris Rudolph of the American Family Insurance Dream Bank. Chris calls himself a Dream Curator and his goal is to provide an environment and place that Dream Chasers can go to meet others with the same inclinations so that they can work together to help each other fulfill their dreams. You won't want to miss this conversation. Dream chasers are a unique breed of people. American Family Insurance believes they should be encouraged and supported, so they created the Dream Bank Chris Rudolph and the team at the American Family Insurance Dream Bank believe that you have the power to decide how you bring your character to life. The way they like to express it is clearly outlined on the Dream Bank website: “A

Whether you're on the isthmus or strolling down Willy Street, the dining scene in Madison is going to blow you away. There is a remarkably wide range of dining options available, from great diners you can share with the whole family to elegant fine dining perfect for impressing. On this episode of the I Love Madison Show, the focus is all about food! Where can you find the best burger in Madison? Are you wondering where you can find the best burger in Madison? If so, listen to the show. This month, the Madison Food Tournament is focused on finding the best burger, as voted by the residents of Madison! Currently, there nine restaurants around the city that are in the running to be crowned the champion. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite burger! While you are out in search of some delicious food, don’t forget to watch for the I Love Madison magnets around town. Listeners can take a picture of the magnets they find and post them on social media to register those magnets. Each week during the show, Neil will

If you haven't heard the term, “Trailing Spouse” it has to do with a family that is forced to move due to a job or relocation and one of the spouses moves early to get things established while the other trails behind, bringing family, household goods, and who knows what else. In Sarah Wells’ case, she followed behind her husband bringing 30 head of cattle! In this episode of I Love Madison, you'll get to hear the trailing spouse story of Sarah Wells, what she has done to get involved in the community now that she lives in Madison, and all about her business ventures that are benefiting the community. It's a great conversation that you won't want to miss. It’s not easy being a trailing spouse, but Sarah Wells is a great example of what can be done to make the experience less stressful and more fulfilling Bringing up the rear when the family has to move is not always a fun experience. Sarah moved to Madison in November - not the best time to get out and about due to weather issues. So, in her own words, Sarah w

Happy New Year from the I Love Madison Team! There are several people that are mentioned on the show that you have gotten to know, like Neil Mathweg, Chris Reese, and Chris Sorenson. In this episode, Neil and the crew want to celebrate some of the other people who believe in the I love Madison show. Neil talks with featured guest Caleb Jahr about some new media avenues coming to the show in the near future that will help people get connected. Chris Reese hosts the “My Move” segment, and Neil recaps the Game of Magnets launch! This episode is the best way to start your new year, thanks for listening! The people that make the I Love Madison Show tick! There are so many awesome people in Madison, it’s what makes the city so amazing. Besides the great beer and cheese curds...Before the I Love Madison show launched, there were several people who believed in the project and decided to support it. This episode is for all of you who love Madison and want to see people get connected and thrive in this great city! Ever

Besides being an amazing place to live, Madison is home to some incredible people. In this episode, Neil and the other hosts highlight some of the amazing people that make Madison tick! If you need more information on the Game of Magnets, listen to this episode for more details. Chris Sorensen performs karaoke for your listening pleasure during the “meetup of the week” segment, Chris Reese connects with a local about what it’s like living in Madison, and Neil Mathweg interviews featured guest Maurice Cheeks, an elected official serving in Madison. Are you playing the game of magnets? If not, you should be! In episode one, Neil introduced the game of magnets, an interactive addition to the I love Madison show. Listeners can look for I Love Madison magnets around the city, take a picture of them and post them to social media to register those magnets. Each week during the show, Neil will give out prizes to the owners of randomly selected magnets. Chris Sorenson hosts the “Meetup of the Week” segment If you have

There are lots of amazing things happening around the city of Madison, Wisconsin! On this episode of the I Love Madison show, Neil Mathweg talks about the Game of Magnets, as well as the Madison Food Tournament! After the “Meetup of the Week” segment from Chris Sorenson and the “My Move” Segment from Chris Reese, host Neil Mathweg talks with Coreyne Woodman-Holoubek and Laura Gmeinder from Disrupt Madison on their new approach to HR conferences! This episode is packed with great stuff, so make sure to listen! The Game of Magnets is now live! Listeners can look for I Love Madison magnets around the city, take a picture of them and post them on social media to register those magnets. Each week during the show, Neil will give out prizes to the owners of randomly selected magnets. The game is live, so you are going to want to get your magnet and keep an eye out for other magnets around the city! Remember, you can register your magnets by using the hashtag #MadisonGOM for a chance to win some great prizes each wee

Welcome back to the I Love Madison show! If you are new to Madison, this show will help you connect to all the cool places and people around the city. If you are a long-time resident of Madison, you know it’s an amazing place to live! This episode is loaded with information on local meetups, restaurant suggestions, and community events! Neil Mathweg also interviews Leah Roe to talk about how she is impacting military spouses and professionals with her new startup! Connecting the “trailing spouses” in Madison The I Love Madison show is all about connecting people in the community, especially the “trailing spouses.” If you moved to Madison because your spouse took a new job, it can be very hard to make new friends or find people who share similar interests. Neil Mathweg hopes the show will help people build community, and highlight all of the amazing places around the city that Madison residents enjoy. Every week, the hosts will highlight a new meetup for you to explore, interview a Madison resident about their

Welcome to Episode 3 of the I Love Madison Show! The launch last week was successful, with tons of Madison residents excited about the show, the connection events around town and the upcoming events in January! This week, Neil Mathweg interviews guest Diana Lawinger, the “Godfather” of the I Love Madison Show to talk about business networking events in the Madison area. Chris Sorenson shares the “Meetup of the Week,” and Chris Reese interviews guest John McNary, who shares how he transitioned to Madison and why he never left. All this and more in this episode of I Love Madison! Neil Mathweg shares what’s ahead on the I Love Madison Show Neil Mathweg kicks off today's episode with some information on events starting in January, like the Madison Food Tournament. There are so many great places to eat around Madison, the show hosts thought it would be a great idea to let you vote on your favorite places! The food tournament kicks off in January, so stay tuned for more information. Neil Mathweg is also excited abo

Welcome back to the I Love Madison show, where the goal is to help people living in Madison connect with great businesses, interests and other people! There is so much in this episode that you don’t want to miss! Neil Mathweg talks more about I Love Madison and the new ideas he is implementing, then features guest Jason Kotecki from Escape Adulthood to talk about the Adultitis Epidemic. Chris Sorenson shares a great meetup of the week, and Chris Reese talks to a local resident about his recent move to Madison. There is so much great stuff, thanks for listening to the I Love Madison Podcast! move to Madison. There is so much great stuff, thanks for listening to the I Love Madison Podcast! More reasons to love living in Madison Food is a great way to bring people together, so the team decided to host the Madison Food Tournament! Each month Neil Mathweg will choose a restaurant category to feature, then ask all of you I Love Madison listeners to submit your favorite restaurants. The submissions will be narrowed

It’s time to get this party started...It’s time to launch the I Love Madison Show! Host Neil Mathweg explains how the idea for the “I love Madison Show” came from talking with local business owners and realizing that it was hard for people moving into the city to connect. Additionally, Neil talks about how hard it is for “trailing spouses,” the spouse who may not be working or is a stay at home mom, to connect to the local community. The purpose of “I love Madison” is to provide information on events, ways to connect, places to eat and needs in the community! Meet me in Madison I love Madison is more than just a podcast! Each month leaders from the community will host an event called Connect Madison. This 90-minute event is designed to connect people to each other and to the needs of the community. Attendees will have 30 minutes to network, followed by 30 minutes of talks based on the idea of “lifestyle.” After the lifestyle talks, there will be topic tables where community members can go to get more informat