
Raised in Wisco
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Holiday Gift Ideas for the Outdoors
Dec 13, 2025·—
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Many of us are facing the tough decision of what to give our friends and loved ones as gifts during this holiday season. Lucky for us, Raised in Wisco is here to give tips on how to pick great outdoors-related gifts! Whether you're shopping for a seasoned outdoorsman or trying to help a friend take their first steps into Wisconsin's bountiful outdoors, Raised in Wisco has you covered! With the help of Megan Salazar and guest George Ermert, this episode is one you won't want to miss! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows . Guests: Megan Salazar , George Ermert

Return of the Deer Dorks
Dec 13, 2025·—
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The Deer Dorks are back and better than ever! When you spot a deer in your favorite wood, who you gonna call? The Deer Dorks! Todd "No Filter" Filter, "Iron" Mike Theiler, and "Mean" Dean Sabel are here to talk all things deer with the Raised in Wisco crew. Hunting is a lot of fun, no doubt, but what about eating? Will there be eating on this episode? You bet your bottom dollar there will! Chef Ellie has a delicious recipe prepared that you're not going to want to miss! So join us for the return of the Deer Dorks on Raised in Wiscooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows . Guests: Todd Filter , Dean Sabel , Mike Theiler

Deer Dorks and Danielle’s Decision
Dec 6, 2025·—
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On a very special edition of Raised in Wisco we welcome on the Deer Dorks, Dean Sabel and Todd Filter, to talk hunting deer in this coooooold season in Wisconsin. Later, Raised in Wisco co-host and awesome lady Danielle Fairman makes a HUGE announcement. We wrap things up with delicious recipes from Danielle and Ellie that you aren't going to want to miss on Raised in Wiscoooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows . Guests: Danielle Fairman , Todd Filter

To Drone Or Not To Drone?
Nov 29, 2025·—
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Today on Raised in Wisco it's time for the great debate of our times; are drones okay in hunting and if so how much? Should it stop at finding dead deer, or should it be okay to use drones to find wounded deer so hunters can finish the kill? When do drones cross from being an annoyance into taking part in hunter harassment? These are big questions and they're only getting bigger as drones become more accessible. We discuss whether to drone or not to drone and much more on today's Raised in Wiscooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows .

Droning On and On About a Legendary Deer
Nov 22, 2025·—
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Today on Raised in Wisco Joel, Danielle, and Ellie are joined by drone expert, duck-caller, and deer hunter Nick Scaffidi. Nick tells a deer hunting story for the ages, risking life and love for the sake of bagging a buck listeners won't soon forget. Later, Nick breaks down how he uses his remote controlled drone to help hunters track down the deer they've hit in order to prevent waste. Finally we wrap things up with a great recipe from Chef Ellie just in time for Thanksgiving. So take a seat and get ready to be hungry as we talk drones, food, and legendary deer on Raised in Wiscoooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows . Guest: Nick Scaffidi

Paul Don’t Fear the Deer
Nov 15, 2025·—
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Today on Raised in Wisco we welcome back Chef Ellie from her nationwide food adventure, Danielle is packing heat, and special guest Paul Hausz brings his deer hunting expertise! Paul knows his deer, and Joel is eager to learn how he can finally start bagging 'em. Will Joel kill a deer? Will Ellie shake off the rust and deliver a great new recipe in her first show back? And will Megan's Lover get to talk? Find out on THIS episode of Raised in Wiscoooooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows . Guests: Paul Hausz , Megan Salazar , Megan's Lover

Cook-Off with Chef Jerry Garcia!
Nov 8, 2025·—
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Today we've got a good old fashioned cook-off as guest Chef Jerry Garcia and understudy in-house-chef Megan "Salad Bar" Salazar bring competing recipes to the show! Jerry and Megan are cooking, Danielle is preparing her Weekly Wisco, and Joel? Joel's in heaven as he gets to drool over twice as many recipes as usual on Raised in Wiscoooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows . Guest: Jerry Garcia

Megan’s Muskie and Coggen’s Carp
Nov 1, 2025·—
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Today on Raised in Wisco we're joined by an all-star panel of Megan "Salad Bar" Salazar and Carp hunter Eric Coggen! We're talking about fishing, shooting, and you bet your bottom dollar that we're gonna talk eating! Eric hunts invasive carp, and leave it to Joel to find a way to make eating them taste so, so good! We've got Megan's Muskie and Coggen's carp, and stick around for our recipes at the end of the show on Raised in Wiscooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guests: Megan Salazar , Eric Coggen

A Great Deer Hunt
Oct 25, 2025·—
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Today on Raised in Wisco we are joined by younger hunter Cal Haataja. The son of a legendary Wisconsin outdoorsman, Cal joins us after knocking down an ABSOLUTE bruiser of a deer in his Weekly Wisco! Other topics include deer rut starting, where are the birds? And the long anticipated cool weather finally coming to Wisconsin. Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows . Guest: Cal Haataja

An Amazing Hunt with Kenia
Oct 18, 2025·—
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Today on Raised in Wisco we're joined by Kenia Link to talk about the amazing hunt that she just completed! Traveling outside of Wisco, Kenia made her way along the Snake River in Idaho, risking life and limb along perilous cliffs and trekking across miles of rough terrain. Why? To hunt the legendary Big Horn Sheep! Hear the TRUE story here on Raised in Wiscoooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows . Guest: Kenia Link

Sommelier Pirates of the Caribbean
Oct 11, 2025·—
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We've got a real treat for you all today as we're joined by Megan the Web Czar Salad Bar Salazar the Sommelier Pirate. Now that fall is truly kicking off, Raised in Wisco is here to talk about our favorite drinks and how to pair them with wild game! And with the hunting season kicking off, what better time to get ready for eating?! Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows . Guest: Megan Salazar

Let Them Eat Crane
Oct 4, 2025·—
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On Raised in Wisco we talked before about the importance of killing and eating the Sandhill Crane on this previous episode . Today we're joined by Brad Heidel, the new Executive Director of the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association , to talk more about it. Also, we talk about our Weekly Wiscos and yummy foods to eat. People want it, so let them eat crane! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Brad Heidel

Best in Show
Sep 27, 2025·—
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Today on Raised in Wisco we have a real special treat; Megan "Salad Bar" Salazar and her wonderful fella Dave are joining us live in studio! We're going to talk about all the most important things there are in life; squirrel hunting, squirrel skinning, competitive bird doggin', and of course squirrel eating. It's a nutty kinda show, so don't touch that dial and enjoy this week's Raised in Wisco! Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Megan Salazar

All Natural Here on Wisco
Sep 13, 2025·—
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In this episode of Raised in Wisco, Joel, Danielle, and Ellie sit down with a spirited local entrepreneur who’s turning heads—and healing hands—with her line of natural products made right here in Wisconsin. Allison Clark Moran shares the story behind her business, how her rural roots and love for clean living inspired it all, and the surprising ways nature still guides her craft. Tune in for a heartwarming and earthy conversation full of Midwest charm, all natural homemade goodness, and a reminder that sometimes the best things come from what’s grown—and made—close to home. And check her store out at wellness of the woods . com! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows.

onX Marks the Spot
Sep 6, 2025·—
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Today on Raised in Wisco Joel and Danielle are joined by Mike Kretschmer and special guest Jared Larsen from onX Hunt . Jared is here to give some tips and tricks for how to use Joel's favorite land rights finder app and answer questions from the gang and the listeners alike. It's a great time to be out looking for places to hunt, and you've just found a great place to start because on Raised in Wisco onX marks the spot! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guest: Jared Larsen

Favorite Fall Foods!
Aug 30, 2025·—
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The leaves are a blowin', the sun's a settin' early, and pumpkins are being milked for all their spices. You know what that means, right? Fall is fast approaching! In celebration Joel, Ellie, Danielle, and special guest Dan Timm are here to talk about all the fun things there are to do in Wisconsin around this time of year. They talk about shooting birds, messing with decoys, and most importantly (this is a cooking show, after all), THEIR FAVORITE FALL FOODS! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco . Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows . Guest: Dan Timm

Huntin’ Preservin’ and Taxidermin’!
Aug 23, 2025·—
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Today Joel, Ellie, and Danielle are joined by Jonny from Tagged and Bagged to talk huntin', preservin', and taxidermin'! Jonny's an innovator in the hunting space, a backwoods Leonardo da Vinci if you will, and today we're talking about his awesome story as an inventor and entrepreneur. Check out Jonny's sweet products here , and stick around to catch Chef Ellie's DELICIOUS recipe ideas later on in the show on Raised in Wiscoooooooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco . Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows . Guest: Jonny Baumann

It’s About How You Ask
Aug 16, 2025·—
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This week on Raised in Wisco the team is joined by a REAL WORLD FARMER named Bret Cramer. Bret explains how to go about asking a land owner for permission to hunt on their property. It's a little bit of kindness, a little bit of timing, and a little bit of offering delicious food. What food should you offer? Well chef Ellie is here with a great dessert recipe that'll have the landed gentry begging you to come a-knockin'! It's a great old time here on Raised in Wiscooooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco . Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows . Guest: Bret Cramer

Getting Land Permissions
Aug 9, 2025·—
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Joel, Ellie, and Danielle are joined by Megan Salazar and Dan to talk about all things hunting and eating on this episode of Raised in Wisco as we stand on the eve of the Waterfowl Hunters EXPO! It's an exciting time, and the Wisco Team is here to get us all hyped for everything to come. One important question is addressed this week; how do you go about getting land permissions to hunt on private land? It's a little bit a courtesy, a little bit of kindness, and a little bit of timing. Learn more on this episode of Raised in Wiscoooooo! Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco . Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows . Guest: Megan Salazar

You Hunt What You Eat
Aug 2, 2025·—
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Today on Raised in Wisco the whole gang is here for a fun, Wisco-licious chat about hunting and, of course, eating! What are your favorite fair foods? Do you like to stop and walk through the animal sections of the county fair like Joel does? It's a whole heck of a heap of a lot of fun this week on Raised in Wisco! Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco . Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows .

Scouts’ Honor
Jul 26, 2025·—
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Today host Joel Kleefisch is joined by in-house-producer Noah Morris to talk about being a couple of Boy Scouts because a scout is dashing, daring, courageous and caring . Danielle and Ellie are left totally envious of faithful and friendly Boy Scouts like Joel and Noah as they share stories of all the fun times they had as young lads. Also there is discussion of Ellie's failed Weekly Wisco and some food and stuff. Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco . Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows . Guest: Noah Morris

Greco-Roman Podcasting
Jul 19, 2025·—
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Did you know that the Roman god Jupiter and the Greek god Zeus are basically the same guy? This is because of centuries of Roman rule over Greece as well as Greek cultural influence within the Roman Empire resulting in a cultural and religious fusion. The same may one day be true of olive oil thanks to today's groundbreaking edition of Raised in Wisco as Joel (The Italian Stallion) interviews Dimitri Kallianis (The Greek Freak) about his family's amazing history as olive growers. What's the difference between Greek and Italian olive oil? Where does this stuff come from in the first place? Is Producer Jakob a man? All of this and more will be answered today in this exemplary showcase of Greco-Roman podcasting. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco . Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows . Guest: Dimitri Kallianis

Party Foods… Yum!
Jul 12, 2025·—
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Special guest George Ermert joins Raised in Wisco to give Illinois the business and talk about the team's go-to party foods. It's a whole heck of a lot of fun! Joel, Danielle, and Ellie are in for one of the best episodes we've had yet as the jokes are flying, the friendly barbs are being exchanged, and the chemistry is percolating! It's another LEGENDARY episode of Raised in Wiscoooooo! Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco . Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows . Guest: George Ermert

Help While Having Fun
Jul 5, 2025·—
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Today on Raised in Wisco Joel, Ellie, and Danielle talk about their Weekly Wiscos, discuss their favorite ways to hunt, and share delicious recipes. But the real highpoint of today's show was Joel and Ellie's interview with a very special guest. Kris Jacob's lovely wife Lindsey was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, appendix cancer, a few years ago. After a brave and determined fight, Lindsey unfortunately passed away, but Kris' fight did not end there. Kris now joins Joel and Ellie to talk about the Living 4 Lindsey Foundation , an organization which he established to spread awareness and build the resources needed to defeat appendix cancer once and for all through fundraising events where people can help while having fun. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco . Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows . Guest: Kris Jacob

Hunting as Animal Lovers
Jun 28, 2025·—
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Today on Raised in Wisco, we have one heck of a show in store for you. It's a lot of fun as we talk about rolling around in the mud, catching trout, and helping a friendly tortoise across the road (or maybe setting him back on accident). On the more serious side of things, we also discuss a common question that people have about hunting; how can you say you love animals when you be killing them all the time? Joel, Ellie, and Danielle give their perspectives on this thorny question and much more! So sit back, relax, enjoy, and learn as we discuss hunting as animal lovers. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventuresome lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Danielle Fairman are Raised in Wisco . Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our state. Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows .


