I Love Madison Show

This episode of the I Love Madison show is packed with cute puppies (seriously), tasty food and drinks, badger team spirit, meetups, and motivation to explore the fit side of Madison! Neil and Caleb recap the last ILM Meetup at the AC hotel, and Marissa Degroot from the Dane County Humane Society makes a guest appearance to talk about Dogtoberfest and how the community can get involved at DCHS! Neil goes to Badgerville! Free and open to the public, the tailgate event presented by Johnsonville opens 2.5 hours before kickoff of each home game. Badgerville is located on Engineering Mall, located directly north and east of Camp Randall Stadium off Engineering Drive, for the first six games. The last Badgerville of the season on November 24th will be located in the historic UW Field House for Wisconsin's matchup with Minnesota. Badgerville features great food and beer available for purchase, live entertainment, an appearance by members of the UW Band and Bucky Badger, activities for kids, player autographs, and mo

On this fantastic episode of the I Love Madison Show, the guys prepare to capture all the inspiration and energy of the Madison Ironman, The MKE misfits make an appearance at the second ILM Meetup, and the last battle to find Madison’s best fish fry rages on! This episode also highlights several local events coming up, including networking events, meetups and training for business leaders looking to increase their footprint online! “You Are An Ironman!” The IRONMAN Wisconsin continues to be one of the best in the world, and this year was no exception! Over 2,500 athletes headed out on a daylong adventure to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run a full 26.2 marathon, all to hear “YOU ARE AN IRONMAN” at the iconic finish line in Downtown Madison. Neil pointed out that the people who show up to support the athletes are just as inspiring as the athletes themselves, so he and Caleb decided to capture the buzz on the Vlog! The MKE Misfits made an appearance at the ILM meetup #2! This month, the ILM team hosted the

The summer is almost over, but that doesn’t mean Madison is slowing down! Badger football is back, and as fans are out in force, you can expect to see Neil and Caleb crisscrossing the city to capture the excitement! The Taste of Madison is happening September 1st at the Capital, the Madison Ironman race is coming up, and the Madison Food Tournament is down to the final four contestants! If you are new to the area or have lived here a long time, listen to this episode of the I Love Madison show! The hosts are back with their usual antics, local attractions, and upcoming events! Badgers football is back! Badger football is back in full swing, so Caleb and Neil are planning to Capture as much of the excitement as possible via the Vlog! The guys would love to tailgate with you, and you can be sure Caleb will have the camera rolling! As of right now, the Badgers are ranked 3rd in the nation, so it’s shaping up to be an amazing season! The MKE misfits are coming to Madison The first I Love Madison was hosted at the

Like a summer in Madison, this episode is packed with all sorts of great things for you to enjoy! The ILM team is hosting the first Madison Meetup LinkedIn Local event, there is a new winner for the Madison Game of Magnets, and the Food Tournament is in full swing as the city of Madison searches for the best Fish Fry! Neil and Caleb also highlight the “fit” side of Madison, as Neil prepares for a health challenge, and Caleb dreams of getting swole. If you are looking for local places to eat, check out the resource section for this episode, it’s packed with tantalizing places you should visit the next time you are wandering around Madison! Join us for the first ILM Meetup: Linkedin Local On August 8th, from 5:00pm-8: 00 pm, the I Love Madison hosts, Neil Mathweg and Caleb Jahr will be hosting the very first ILM meetup at the AC Hotel. This will be a Linkedin Local event, so all are invited to attend! This event is designed to connect Madison residents, encourage community and share ideas! Who has the best fish

This week, Caleb takes on the Madison Mallards, Neil and Caleb post a new Vlog for you to enjoy, as well as travel to Milwaukee to hang out with Quentin Allums, a LinkedIn influencer! The guys also highlight several local events, including the Art Fair On The Square, La Fête de Marquette, and the Madison Crossfit Games! Summer is in full swing here in Madison, and the I Love Madison show is here to help you enjoy it! Caleb Vs. The Madison Mallards Neil is always looking for new ways to challenge his co-host, Caleb Jahr. This week, Caleb stepped up to the plate to take on the Madison Mallards baseball team! Coach Donnie said if Caleb got ahold of a pitch, he would buy him a steak dinner...After merciless heckling and no small amount of doubt, Caleb hit an 85 mph fast pitch! It was a foul ball, but it still counts, and Caleb had himself a steak dinner on coach Donnie! Thanks to the whole Mallards team and staff, you guys are amazing! Art fair on the square and the La Fête de Marquette When summer hits, the resi

Welcome to another great episode of the I Love Madison show! Neil Mathweg and Caleb Jahr are back in the studio to bring you the best that Madison has to offer! If you live in Madison, you will recognize all the great events that are mentioned, like Concerts on the Square, the Madison Crossfit Games, Art Fair On the Square and many more! You will also recognize a few places mentioned, like Graze and Metcalf Market. If you are new to the area, this show will provide all the inspiration you need to get out and explore Madison! The CrossFit games will be here till 2021! The Madison Sports Commission just hosted a press conference to announce that the Crossfit Games will continue to be hosted right here in Madison through 2021! Neil Mathweg and Caleb Jahr were on site (with their tiny little cameras) to capture this exciting news, which you can see on the I Love Madison Vlog! Last year, the Crossfit Games brought $12 Million in revenue to the greater Madison area, so the fact that they are extending their stay me

Madison always has an event going on, but it can be hard to know where to go or what events you should choose! Not to worry, the hosts of the I Love Madison Show will be your guides to all of the fun, funny and delicious things to things to find in Madison. On this episode, the hosts Neil Mathweg and Caleb Jahr highlight a few of the events in Madison for you to enjoy, like the Madison Food Tournament, The Game of Magnets, and the 2018 USA National Yoga Championship! What’s happening around Madison? There is always something to do around Madison, especially in the summer! From the farmer’s market to the Crossfit games, there is something for everyone. The MIL hosts will be out and about all summer to explore local events (and probably find new challenges for Caleb). Make sure to check out Concerts on the Square, as well as the Flavors of Wisconsin. The Game of Magnets is also in full swing, and Caleb Jahr may be milking a cow in the very near future! We need suggestions for the next food tournament So far, th

If you haven’t listened to the I Love Madison Show lately, you haven’t listened to the I Love Madison Show! Episode 28 may go down as the historic episode “where it all started…” Caleb Jahr joins the show as a regular host, alongside Neil Mathweg, and the show has a whole new format for you to enjoy! Laugh along as Caleb recounts his experience of taking on a bunch of professional hockey players at the Capitol Ice Arena in the Caleb vs. Madison segment, find out where you can get your magnet for the Game of Magnets show, weigh in on whether Madison residents should learn to embrace winter (yeah, we said it), and hear from Kate Dale from the Madison Sports Commission to learn more about Bucky on Parade! This episode is packed, so grab some cheese curds, or ice cream...or whatever dairy product you prefer (Sassy Cow), and enjoy the I Love Madison Show! The Game of Magnets The Metcalf market is sponsoring a swag bag for the first Game of Magnets giveaway! If you are not already playing, you should be! There are

If you are new to the Madison area, we hope this episode will be a total blessing to you! This week, Neil interviews two Madison residents who moved here by chance, and are not just surviving, but thriving! Here in this city on an isthmus, we want to connect people to great communities, business networks, and groups that love to do the same things as you! As you will hear on this episode, there is no excuse not to flourish in a community as vibrant and connected as Madison, Wisconsin! RISE with Sun Prairie’s Young Professional group Keven Wait joins Neil in the studio to invite other young professionals to join them at RISE, the Sun Prairie Young Professionals group. This group meets for networking and various educational sessions. They just hosted the 2nd annual MargaritaDeMayo, a margarita-making competition recently, and have several other fun events planned in the near future! Check out their Facebook page to see a list of all the RISE events coming up! In Madison, it’s easy to find a tribe you fit with B

Ruthie Hauge, an award-winning photographer joins us today to give us a snapshot of what it’s like living in Madison! Ruthie’s roots are in photojournalism and art. After graduating from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, where she majored in photography and minored in drawing, she launched her photography business and in 2006, and was hired as a Staff Photographer by Sun-Times Media. She has an impressive resume of places she has traveled and famous people she has photographed, including Paul McCartney! Listen to this outstanding interview to hear her journey from Chicago to Madison, and why she fell in love with this great city! This is a community of artists After moving to Madison, Ruthie wanted to re-launch her photography business, so she started networking. She was a little nervous about the competition, as Madison is home to some amazing talent, but after attending network groups like the Madison Chamber of Commerce, The Rising Tides Society, and the Minona Business Alliance, she found the that

Once again, the I Love Madison team is back with another great episode that highlights the amazing community of Madison, Wisconsin! In the “On Mission” segment, Chris Sorensen talks with a foster care champion about her family's experience of helping to love and nurture foster care kids in the community. Her story is an inspiring one! You'll enjoy hearing the perspective of a brand new resident in the “My Move” segment from Chris Reese, then Neil Mathweg interviews The Piano Gal Marta Hensen to talk about her shop, her love of old pianos, and how she is connecting the community through music! The Game of Magnets is in full swing! There are so many great reasons why you should play the Game of Magnets! There are tons of Madison residents who have already joined and are on the search for more magnets around the city! After you receive your magnet, you can register it on social media, then keep an eye out for other magnets around the city. If your magnet or a magnet you have registered gets selected, you win som

If you are a mom in the Madison area, you need to listen to this episode! Ashley Jacobs interviews Sarah Smith from Happy Bambino, a pregnancy and early parenting resource center here in Madison that is helping parents connect, learn and explore alongside other parents. They say “it takes a village,” so Happy Bambino’s mission is to create that village, so to speak. This episode also features an interview with David Lippiatt, the founder of WE International, an organization that is transforming the lives of the broken and abused in developing countries. More great stuff ahead, thanks for listening to the I Love Madison Show! Chris Sorenson hosts the “ On Mission” segment, with Guest David Lippiatt from WE International David Lippiatt founded WE International in 2007 to create effective and sustainable solutions for people affected by poverty and injustice in developing countries around the world. His faith, heart of compassion and desire for justice is the driving force behind what causes him to respond to th

Welcome to this incredible episode of the I Love Madison Show! Today’s show is a rare treat, featuring several outstanding guests. Former Green Bay Packer and Dancing With The Stars Champion Donald Driver joins the show to talk about how determination, discipline, and drive can help you live your best life! Andy Haugen, the president of the Princeton club also joins the show to talk about two life-changing missions that you can support here in Madison, and the “Wonder Women” Carrie Anton and Jessica Nordskog from Wonder Idea Studio join host Neil Mathweg in-studio to help you discover your next super-powered idea! Donald Driver says determination, discipline, and drive can help you live your best life! What happens when a former NFL player and Dancing With The Stars Alum come to Madison? People get challenged and inspired, and of course, the I Love Madison team pulls a few strings to land an interview with him! Donald Driver was at the Princeton Club to share how determination, discipline, and drive can help

There are always exciting things happening in the city of Madison! Think of the I Love Madison show as your tour guide to all of the great places this city on an isthmus has to offer! If you are looking for great food, outstanding entertainment, outdoor recreation activities, business connections or just a community to call home, look no further than Madison, Wisconsin! On this episode, host Neil Mathweg interviews two Madison Start-up entrepreneurs who are revolutionizing how undiscovered artists can share their music with the world, through a new platform called LÜM. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the “tour” of Madison! The Vlog, the blog, the music minute, and the E-Newsletter...All the happenings around Madison, right at your fingertips It has been an exciting week around Madison, and the team has been diligent about capturing all of the happenings around the city so they can share them with you! We had the chance to interview NFL Legend Donald Driver this week, and plan to share that conversation on nex

The I Love Madison Show is your one-stop shop to discover the best that Madison, Wisconsin has to offer! The hosts will be your guides to find the best meetups, restaurants, networking groups, festivals, concerts and community events you don’t want to miss! If you are new to the area or you have lived here your whole life, there is something for you! This week, Ashley Jacobs joins Neil Mathweg on the show to talk about an event she is planning that caters to hard-working moms in the area! The Madison Food Tournament needs your vote! The hunt for the best cheese curds in Madison has been narrowed down to the final four restaurants! The contenders are Graze vs. Buck & Honey and The Old Fashioned vs. The Craftsman. A champion must be crowned, so go check out these places, then let us know on social media which establishment you think deserves to win! The hosts of the I Love Madison Show will visit each location to sample their cheese curds and ultimately determine who wears the crown! Chris Reese hosts the “

Madison, Wisconsin is often described as a “big small city.” There are hundreds of places to visit, no matter what kind of adventure you are looking for. Do you want to hit the downtown scene for some amazing restaurants and live music? Madison can help. Are you looking for ways to connect with other business professionals? The business community in Madison is thriving, and would love to connect with you! It’s a big city, but a small community! On today’s episode, the team is back to bring you the best that Madison has to offer, including a great local company that is helping to provide access to support, mentorship and education for local women, a guest appearance from “Mr. Madison,” and an Introvert’s perspective on how trailing spouses can build a community of friends and business connections! If you are ready to start exploring Madison, just click play! Chris Sorenson hosts the “Mission of the Week” segment, with Sandy Joudrey from Dames of Dane Chris sat down with Sandy Joudrey from Dames of Dane to talk

If you are looking for great places to eat, community events, business connections and recreational activities around Madison, WI, then you have come to the right place! The I Love Madison Show wants to help you connect to all of the great people and places this city has to offer. On today’s episode, Chris Sorenson highlights an amazing foundation that is working tirelessly to support the adoption of older orphans from Europe, Chris Reese interviews Nick Lenzendorf, a Madison local who recently moved from the Chicago area, and Neil Mathweg hosts featured guest Cathy Yerges to talk about the Madison LinkedIn Success Group, a local meetup that gathers at the Madison Dream Bank! Check out the I Love Madison Chef Show! The I Love Madison Show Vlog has just launched, so make you jump over to YouTube to watch, like and share! The Vlog is designed to highlight the culture in Madison, including the music scene, amazing places to visit, and a new segment called the I Love Madison Chef show! This segment will highlight

The hosts from the I Love Madison show want you to experience all of the amazing restaurants, shops, museums, theaters, parks and culture that Madison has to offer! They also want to make sure you get connected to a thriving community of people who dream big, play hard and love sharing life together in Madison! Today, Chris Sorenson highlights an amazing organization that is working to address the problem of homelessness for single moms and their children in the community, and Neil Mathweg invites you to explore award-winning fun for the whole family at the Madison Children’s Museum! Stay tuned for the I Love Madison Vlog, coming soon! If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the I Love Madison Vlog will be worth a million! Neil Mathweg and his team are planning the launch of a Vlog that will highlight more of the amazing culture of Madison! Each month the team will produce a few videos, then post them directly to the I Love Madison YouTube channel. Check out the link in the resources section below and su

This episode of the I Love Madison show is packed with heartwarming content from all over the city! Chris Sorensen highlights an amazing mission organization that regularly meets to serve people a free meal, Chris Reese interviews a local mom who moved into the community with her husband to plant a church, and Neil Mathweg reconnects with an old friend who is using 19th century photography methods to inspire wonder and creativity, and connect the community in Madison. Thanks for listening, this episode is sure to inspire! Are you playing the game of magnets? If not, you should be! 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! Chris Sorenson hosts the “Mission of the Week” segment, with guest Mike Theese Sometimes, the best way to connect with someone is over a meal. Just south of Madison is the community of Stoughto

This week on the I Love Madison show, the team is back to highlight several great places around Madison you need to visit, as well as a few individuals who are making an impact in the community! Neil Mathweg says the game of magnets is underway, so don’t forget to check that out! Chris Sorenson invites his parents onto the show for the “Mission” segment to talk about how they are joining in the fight against human trafficking through an organization called Zeteo, then Laura Strickland joins Neil in the studio to talk about Monroe Street, a local hub in Madison that is home to over 100 businesses and shops!   The game of magnets    There are so many great reasons why you should play the Game of Magnets! There are tons of Madison residents who have already joined and are on the search for more magnets around the city! After you receive your magnet, you can register it on social media, then keep an eye out for other magnets around the city. If your magnet or a magnet you have registered gets selected, you win so