From Junk Food to Film Fest: Madison’s Creative Pulse (Hour 2)

Kicking off with a nod to National Junk Food Day, Pete Schwaba engages listeners with tales of guilty pleasure snacks before diving into a captivating chat with filmmaker John Roach. Roach shares stories behind co-writing 'The Straight Story' with Mary Sweeney and working with David Lynch, highlighting the power of a compelling script. The conversation shifts to Madison's vibrant cultural scene with Rökker previewing the Atwood Fest, a music festival featuring eclectic bands like VO5 and Fat Function. Expect a weekend of diverse music, delicious street food, and community spirit in Madison's East Side. Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-8 pm across Wisconsin. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Pete and the show! Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba tackles the tough questions like, "What should I binge watch?" and "Where are the most haunted hotels in the state?" Leave the stress of the day behind with entertainment news, comedy and quirky Wisconsin. Pete is a show biz veteran writer, actor, and comedian who will take you from Wisconsin to Hollywood and still have you back in time for bed. Guests: Rökker, John Roach