April 25, 2015 - Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theatre

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04.25.2015

Michael and the gang load-up and roll into the brew city for a show at the historic Pabst Theatre! Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett stops by to quiz hometown Feldman on his favorite memory about growing up in the city. Prolific local rocker, Sam Llanas plays a few tunes and local poet Susan Firer shares the beauty of Cream City through verse. Then it's time for some craft beers from Brew City's premenient expert Mike Romans!

All the Milwaukee News That Isn't - April 25, 2015

While at the Historic Pabst Theater in Milwaukee and revises current headlines to his lens prescription!

Looking back over recent Milwaukee news and reflecting on his childhood Michael revisits:

School field trips to Schlitz, Milorganite, the new Bucks arena, streetcars, Red Star Yeast, the Milwaukee Braves and more!

Tom Barrett

Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett fills Michael in on why he's now sans mustache and the two of them trade hometown tales and share their love for the Cream City!

Sam Llanas

Sam Llanas is an iconic American singer, acoustic guitarist, and songwriter. Llanas was one of the founding members of the roots rock band the BoDeans. Since then, Llanas has recorded four solo albums and the latest release - The Whole Night Thru features 9 new Llanas originals. After listening to a cringe-worthy cover clip, Sam and co. perform “Déjà Vu” and “Dangerous Love” for Michael and the crowd.

Susan Firer

Former Milwaukee Poet Laureate Susan Firer tells Michael about giving Allan Ginsberg food poisoning, holding Mass in her bedroom and reads a few apropos poems for Milwaukee!

Mike Romans

Mike Romans of Romans Pub on the south side of Milwaukee takes a break from Craft Beer Week to share some samples for Michael (and John)!