Raised in Wisco
Raised in Wisco
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Born in Waukesha and making his adventuresome life in Wisconsin, Joel Kleefisch is Raised in Wisco! Join Joel and co-host Danielle Fairman weekly to hear their fresh perspective enjoying the great outdoors is Wisconsin--and eating well afterwards. The pair first worked together on their successful TV show "Kill it, Clean it, Cook it," which ran for 13 years on WISN 12 and focused on "eating what you kill." Joel has served 14 years in the State Assembly, mingled with presidents, traveled the world on hunting and fishing adventures, and experienced everything the great state of Wisconsin has to offer. His unique perspective makes for must-listen radio! Listen Live: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday
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The podcast centers on outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and exploration in Wisconsin, with episodes discussing topics like the importance of hunting safety, beginner hunting advice, and unique culinary recipes from harvested game. Examples include engaging with topics around first-time hunts, exclusive recipes, and community events like the Gold Star Shoot.

Born in Waukesha, WI and making his adventuresome life in Wisconsin, Joel Kleefisch is Raised in the Woods! Join Joel and co-host Ellie Lawton weekly to hear their fresh perspective enjoying the great outdoors in the Midwest –and eating well afterwards. Joel served 14 years in the State Assembly, mingled with presidents, and has traveled the world on hunting and fishing adventures. Ellie Lawton is a lifelong Midwest farm girl whose love of the outdoors and eating what she harvests led to a career feeding the masses. As a certified award winning French Chef, hunter angler, and forager, Ellie’s grocery store is the waters and woods of the midwest!
Broadcasting live from Lake Country, Wisconsin, the crew dives into local Thursday night traditions—bingo, wings, and $5 Tito’s at the bustling Hideaway. Homesteading takes center stage with Sarah Marenes discussing companion planting, featuring a seven-year-old gardener’s Hawaiian bean-cucumber duo. Chef Ellie Lawton shares a messy yet mouthwatering recipe for birria-topped grilled corn, perfect for summer feasts or makeshift tacos. The episode teases next week’s pig face culinary adventure, and a deep dive into the Midwest’s beloved supper clubs. From outdoor fun to kitchen antics, it’s a spirited celebration of Wisconsin’s vibrant local culture.
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Born in Wisconsin and making their adventurous lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton have truly been Raised in the Woods. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our region, from the Sleeping Bear Dunes to the Mississippi River and Lake of the Woods to Door County! 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 civicmedia.us/shows.
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