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Host ⁠Peg Edquist⁠ welcomes Fox News host and author⁠ Dana Perino, ⁠ Perino recently visited Ozaukee County to promote her new novel, “Purple State,” a romantic comedy set in a fictional town inspired by Cedarburg. Published in April, the book explores friendship, political polarization and finding common ground, drawing inspiration from Perino’s own experiences and visits to Cedarburg. PLUSListeners can also interact with Perino during a live Book Club event via Zoom presented by the Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce at the Cedarburg Cultural Center on May 26, where attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the book and her career. Inside OZ is sponsored by ⁠Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp.⁠

As Memorial Day approaches, Host Peg Edquist talks with Ozaukee County resident Louise Endres Moore shares the story behind her award-winning book about her father Alfred’s World War II service—and the powerful discoveries she made while researching his past. Plus, learn about the upcoming World War II reenactment at Ozaukee County Pioneer Village on May 16.Inside Oz is sponsored by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. and Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters

Just in time for spring, enjoy this encore episode of Inside Oz. Host Peg Edquist welcomes The Impatient Gardener Erin Schanen, award-winning gardening columnist with the Ozaukee Press and YouTube host. Don't miss her tips on early spring gardening -- and more. Inside Oz is sponsored by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. and Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters.

March is in full swing, and that means maple sugarin’ season is flowing in Ozaukee County. Inside Oz dives into the sweet traditions of maple syrupproduction — from how to tap your own backyard trees to where you can find some of the finest locally made syrup in the region.Host Peg Edquist speaks with Aaron Lenz, owner of Sunnybrook Sugarbush in Newburg. Lenz’s award-winning syrup has earned two blue ribbons and is a true taste ofWisconsin tradition — perfect for topping a stack of pancakes or adding a touch of sweetness to your favorite recipes.Listeners will also learn about family-friendly events and celebrations happening throughout Ozaukee County in honor of maple sugarin’ season, making this episode a must-listen for anyone eager to embrace this cherished springtimeritual.Produced by the Cedarburg Cultural Center, Inside OZ is sponsored by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing and Fiddleheads Coffee.Inside Oz is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at cedarburgculturalcenter.org.

Meet two-time time Olympic hockey player and founding manager of the Ozaukee Ice center Guy Gosselin. He’s joined by Chris Donovan, general manager and Allye Ritt, director of figure skating at the center who will share updates on what’s happening on the ice across Ozaukee County.

Hunker down during the cold, windy weather with Inside Ozfor a special conversation with world-class children’s author Barbara Joosse. Host Peg Edquist interviews Joosse, the author of more than 50 beloved children’s books, many of which have been translated into over 20 languages. Listeners will hear Joosse read from several of herworks, including “Lovabye Dragon,” a three-book series that will be brought to the stage by First Stage Children’s Theater in Milwaukee later this January.Produced by the Cedarburg Cultural Center, Inside OZ is sponsored by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing and Fiddleheads Coffee.

Get into the holiday spirit with the latest episode of Inside OZ, featuring festive music from the Ozaukee Chorus. Host Peg Edquist sits down with Chorus Director Randy HIlgers to talk about the group’s 50-year legacy of entertaining Ozaukee County. The episode includes three selections from last year’s Christmas concert, along with Hilger’s insights into the stories behind the songs. The Ozaukee Chorus will present its annual Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 7pm in the Grafton High School Auditorium. Produced by the Cedarburg Cultural Center, Inside OZ is sponsored by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing and Fiddleheads Coffee.

Polar explorer Eric Larsen talks to host Peg Edquist about his childhood growing up at Riveredge Nature Center. Learn about his expeditions to the north and south pole, Mount Everest, and a recent health challenge that has utilized hissurvival skills. She’ll also explain the new exciting changes at Riveredge this year.Produced by the Cedarburg Cultural Center, Inside OZ is sponsored by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing and Fiddleheads Coffee.

For 34 years, Fox 6 meteorologist Vince Condella was Milwaukee’s go-to weatherman – breaking down daily forecasts, teaching kids to appreciate weather, and even traveling as far as Costa Rica to produce videos about the forces that shape our climate.Host Peg Edquist talks with Vince about life after the news desk, and where his passions now range from motorcyles to music to photography.Produced by the Cedarburg Cultural Center, Inside OZ is sponsored by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing and Fiddleheads Coffee.

It’s football season in Wisconsin, and the Inside OZ podcast is giving fans the ultimate history lesson on the Green Bay Packers. Host Peg Edquist sits down with Jim Rice, an Ozaukee County resident who has spent the last 15 years compiling four books and building an extensive database covering every Packers game since the team’s founding in 1919.In this episode, Rice shares stories of legendary rivalries, championship seasons, and the quirky, passionate traditions of Packers fans. He also introduces listeners to his one-of-a-kind online database that chronicles every game in team history with detailed summaries.Produced by the Cedarburg Cultural Center, Inside OZ is sponsored by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing and Fiddleheads Coffee.

Join host Peg Edquist as she sits down with representatives from the Greater Cedarburg Foundation and the Mequon-Thiensville Community Foundation—two organizations marking 25 years of impactful giving. Together, they’ve contributed millions of dollars to support 76 local organizations.Tune in as Peg explores the foundations' most meaningful projects, their ongoing commitment to the community, and how individuals can get involved—whether by donating or applying for grants. OZ” is a production of the Cedarburg Cultural Center, with support from Carlson Tool Manufacturing and Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters.

In this episode of “Inside OZ” - Host Peg Edquist  talks with Steve Keller, owner of Swim America Ozaukee. Keller has taught thousands of Ozaukee County kids how to swimand has also helped foster swimming champions, including Katie Kubiak. Kubiak just set her fourth world record in the 2025 U.S. Paralympics National Championships. Listen to Katie tell her inspiring story of triumph in the faceof change. Inside OZ is supported by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. and Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters.

This week on “Inside OZ” - Host Peg Edquist talks to three generations of the Richison Family, who have raised livestock or shown at the Ozaukee County Fair for as long as the Fair itself. As the Fair celebrates its 166th year, she talks to Sue Richison, who grew up in Belgium playing at her grandfather’s Dairy Farm for as long as she can remember. Her son Will raised Dairy cows and showed at the fair all his life. Now Will’s daughters, Emma and Ella, are following in the family footsteps showing sheep at this year’s fair. Learn about the County’s 4-H club and how it instills family values, responsibility and fun for  all from ages 4 to 94. Don’t miss the fun at the fair July 30-Aug. 3 at the fairgrounds in Cedarburg. Inside OZ is supported by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. and Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters.

Host Peg Edquist talks with Alex Uhan, founder of Country in the Burg. Hear how Alex started with an idea which slowly found support for the now annual two-day event. This year performers include country acts Kip Moore and The Brothers Osbourne. Inside OZ is supported by ⁠Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp.⁠ and ⁠Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters⁠ .

Dawn St. George, executive director of the Port WashingtonHistorical Society, talks with host Peg Edquist about shipwrecks along the Port Washington coast that are now protected for all to enjoy. She will also describe The Lighthouse Keeper program that allows members of the public to live in the old historic lighthouse in the summer months. Inside OZ is supported by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. and Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters .

This week on Inside OZ host Peg Edquist talks with Rick and Michelle Hynson, a couple from Thiensville whosecombined talents led the Bel Canto Chorus in Milwaukee for more than 35 seasons. Listen as Rick, their former music director, recounts the decades of work that transformed Bel Canto into a world class chorus. His wife Michelle, agifted composer, accompanist, pianist, and soprano section leader, will recall her years working with local students as well as performing around the world.  Inside OZ is supported by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. and Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters .

Meet Todd Bugnacki, the organizer of the second annual Wilo USA Cedar Creek Classic in Cedarburg. Todd talks with host Peg Edquist about his former career as superintendent of the Cedarburg School District and how teaching and reaching out to others has changed his life and purpose. Inside OZ is supported by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. and Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters .

Just in time for spring, host Peg Edquist welcomes The Impatient Gardener Erin Schanen, award-winning gardening columnist with the Ozaukee Press and YouTube host. Don't miss her tips on early spring gardening -- and more. Inside Oz is sponsored by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. and Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters.

Host Peg Edquist talks with Jim and Sandy Pape, founders of the Washington House Inn and the Cedar Creek Settlement. Hear about the early beginnings of Cedarburg’s foray into preservation, and how some of the buildings were headed to be demolished and turned into gas stations. Jim isthe founding member of the Cedarburg Landmarks Commission and Sandy, a visual artist, was on the first board of the Cedarburg Cultural Center and primary founder of the Plein Art event, still going strong since today. “Inside OZ” is supported by Carlson Tool Manufacturing and Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters.

Meet Kristin Thiel, Executive Director of the Mequon Nature Preserve. Hear host Peg Edquist and Kristin discuss Ozaukee County’s largest and most active environmental gems. In addition to hosting hundreds of school children, developmentally disabled adults and research students throughout the year, the Preserve serves as an example of land that has been brought back to pre-settler times to honor the natural landscape of Ozaukee County.“Inside OZ” is supported by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. and Fiddleheads Coffee Roasters.

Pat and Amy Wilborn, owners of the non-profit PortFish, Ltd. in Port Washington. Hear them discuss the challenges and rewards of starting an enterprise to create a working quaponics model year-round food production system that can be replicated to promote and engage communities in local, sustainable food production.Inside OZ” is hosted by Peg Edquist, produced by the Cedarburg Cultural Center and supported by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing in Cedarburg.

Melissa Wraalstad, the executive director of the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts in Cedarburg chats with host Peg Edquist. Wraalstad heads up one of the most revered and well-known museums of its kind, which features both national and international exhibits. Hear about the Museum’s many classes, lectures and workshops as well as their three recent Emmy wins."Inside OZ" is sponsored by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing.

Host Peg Edquist talks with Gina Cilento, an award-winning pickleball player and owner of the Pickleball lab in Cedarburg, WI. Gina is a five-time medal winner and ranks fifth in the country for senior women pros. She was one of the first female draft picks for the National Pickleball League where she currently competes. She also conducts clinics and runs an athleisure apparel line at her home court, the Pickleball Lab, in Cedarburg. "Inside Oz" sponsored by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp.

Host Peg Edquist talks with Patricia Lutz, Executive Director of the Luxembourg American Cultural Society & Center in Belgium. This Luxembourg gem is one of its kind in the country. It offers a glimpse into the heritage and people of Luxembourg who settled in many towns in Ozaukee County. "Inside Oz" sponsored by Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp.

‘Tis the season for giving, and this week’s Inside Oz podcast speaks with Tom Stanton, founder of Mel’s Charities. Since it started in 1999, Mel’s Charities has donated more than $2.3 million dollars to local causes. Join host Peg Edquist as we learn how this humble man with one of the biggest hearts in Ozaukee County has changed people’s lives for the better. 

This week: Meet local musician Kyle Shelstad from the nationally-touring band Barbaro. As the songwriter, lead singer and founding member of the band Barbaro, Kyle and his band have skyrocketed to national acclaim.The band released their first album in 2018. In 2021 they were one of only ten selected American groups the 2022-2023 Music Abroad program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The program took them to Qatar, Turkey and Bulgaria. Join Peg Edquist as we take a listen to their music and discover the creative start of Kyle’s musical journey which began in Cedarburg.

Join us this week as Wisconsin Historical Society Archeologist Dr. Amy Rosebrough chats with host Peg Edquist. Did you know that Ozaukee County has evidence of some of the oldest signs of man? Dr. Rosebrough is the leading expert on Wisconsin’s effigy mounds, many of which were discovered in Ozaukee County. This conversation is a fascinating look into our Native American past, perfect timing as we celebrate the season of Thanksgiving.

Meet Frederick Hilgen, entrepreneur and Father of Cedarburg.

Join us for a walk into the Cedarburg Bog, one of the most diverse and important wetland communities in the state. This week retired University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Field Station Director for the Cedarburg Bog, Jim Reinartz chats with host Peg Edquist. From marshes to meadows to hardwoodswamps, Jim will discuss the unmatched ecological importance of the Bog, which spans more than 2,000 acres in Ozaukee County.

American sportscaster Wayne Larrivee, the radio play-by-play voice of the Green Bay Packers talks game-day prep, Lambeau Field and living in Ozaukee County. Larrivee has been the voice of the Packers on the Packers Radio Network for the past 25 years, announcing through the Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, and now Jordan Love years. During his four decade career, Larrivee has also worked as a play-by-play announcer for pro basketball, pro baseball and college football games. His resume includes announcing for the Chicago Bears, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Chicago Bulls. He has earned five regional Emmys for his work and was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Bryan Nieman, Brand Director for Fromm talks with host Peg Edquist about the early beginnings of Foxtown Brewery in Mequon and the Fromm Family Food Company in Thiensville. Both companies originated from Bryan’s ancestors as he is the fifth generation to work in the business. His family were actual fox breeders and settled in Wisconsin more than a hundred years ago.

Ever wonder about the large stone structures at Lime Kiln Park in Grafton? Listen to learn the history of the park and its important role in limestone production over 100 years ago.

This week on hose Peg Edquist chats with the remarkable artist and community art activist Susan Hale. Susan has participated in national and international juried exhibits, been featured in collections both local and in England, and won countless awards. In addition to a successful career as an artist, she was among the founding members of the Cedarburg Artist Guild. Susan has worked for decades on many art-related events such as Plein Air held each summer, and the annual Covered Bridge Art Studio Tour that draws thousands of people to Ozaukee County.  

What became of C. Frederich Boerner's 1855 building in downtown Cedarburg? Listen to learn more.

Willy Porter, a master musician with almost 30 years of touring experience, is our first guest. A native of Mequon, Porter released his first album in 1990 and has performed across the U.S. as well as in Canada, the UK and Europe. Join us as he chats with our host Peg Edquist about life, songwriting and growing up in Wisconsin.

Welcome to Inside OZ, a podcast for and about all things in Ozaukee County. Brought to you by the Cedarburg Cultural Center and hosted by Peg Edquist. Each time we’re together, we’ll be talking to someone from our community that inspires us, teaches us, or alters us to take a look at the wonder happening in our backyard. Proudly supported by Carlson Tool.