Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is an interview and cooking show where we talk about our guest’s work in the community, cook something, and then enjoy the meal together. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 28:01
On this episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, Ascento Program Manager Bryana Lissette Juarez joins host Charlie. They discuss her work at Ascento (formerly…
Nov 10, 2026 · 29:07
On today’s episode, host Charlie sits down with Rachel Bernhard, dining critic for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. She shares her path from food blogging and Taste of Home to…
Nov 6, 2026 · 25:15
Join host Charlie for another episode of Munching Around Milwaukee as he sits down with Chef Kevin Sloan to explore his fascinating culinary journey—from Milwaukee to New Mexico…
Nov 3, 2026 · 25:14
On this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie sits down with Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital President Andre Storey for an inspiring conversation about…
Oct 24, 2026 · 40:39
On a special edition of Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie tours High Stakes by Bartolotta and the Peacock Lounge with Bartolotta Restaurant Group owner and co-founder,…
Oct 14, 2026 · 23:08
Live from Studio D, host Charlie sits down with Scott Marshall, CEO of Community Smiles Dental, to cook a simple meal—steak with collard greens and chickpeas—and discuss Scott’s…
Oct 9, 2026 · 25:33
On this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie visits Sobelman’s Pub & Grill to chat with owner Dave Sobelman. They discuss the bar’s history, roots as an original…
Oct 7, 2026 · 19:56
To start the 5th year of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie visits Fishbone Social in midtown Milwaukee He chats with Bria Grant, executive director of…
Sep 26, 2026 · 15:07
Join Host Charlie at Döner Kebab in Milwaukee to meet co-owners Ray and Alma. He watches how they prepare Germany's favorite street food: rotisserie Black Angus shaved into warm,…
Aug 29, 2026 · 23:34
Cooking Nigerian Classics with Chef Titi - Egusi, Fufu, Jollof Rice Join the International YouTube Collab as Chef Titi of Taste of Africa guides a flavorful journey through…
Aug 21, 2026 · 29:17
In this episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie cooks cheeseburgers and sweet potato fries with Kristopher Pollard, Milwaukee Film's giving and…
Aug 14, 2026 · 27:08
On this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie visits Kinship Café in downtown Milwaukee. He chats with Café Culinary Manager Shania Hutchins about the menu and the…
Aug 9, 2026 · 26:37
On this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie chats with Megan Todd, co-owner of La Masa Empanada Bar, about their two Milwaukee locations. La Masa features freshly…
Aug 6, 2026 · 28:06
Live from Studio D, host Charlie welcomes Megan Seppmann, Chief Commercial Officer of the Wisconsin Center District. Megan shares her family spin on a spicy, veggie-forward…
Aug 6, 2026 · 28:56
In this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie visits Momo Mee and talks with owner Himanshu Makansa about the pan-Asian restaurant’s focus on handmade soup dumplings…
Aug 2, 2026 · 29:47
Join Charlie and Chef Joe Parajecki as they cook Bigos, Poland’s national dish — a hearty blend of pork, beef, kielbasa, sauerkraut, dried mushrooms, prunes, and spices — and let…
Jul 14, 2026 · 28:19
Charlie visits Fiddleheads in Lake Leelanau, MI, to speak with co-owner Chef Joshua Deters, who also runs the historic VI Grill in Suttons Bay, MI. They discuss Joshua’s…
Jun 27, 2026 · 21:30
Hi, and welcome to another international YouTube club. Please watch and find out where in the world we are this month. Join Milwaukee Chefs Go International at Eldr+Rime in…
Jun 23, 2026 · 31:58
On Munching Around Milwaukee, Capt. Rhianna Macon hosts Charlie at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan, Station Milwaukee. They discuss the Coast Guard's missions on the Great…
Jun 21, 2026 · 28:14
On Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, Angela Adams joins host Charlie to discuss her journey from Gary, Indiana, through Florida A&M and corporate roles to founding Sage…
Jun 16, 2026 · 30:59:21
On Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie visits Bayview to celebrate Lulu Cafe & Bar’s 25th anniversary with co-owners Sarah Jonas and Cam Roberts, tracing their start as a…
Jun 16, 2026 · 31:28
On Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie sits down with Vincent Lyles, Executive Director of Milwaukee Succeeds. They discuss his Milwaukee roots, varied career,…
Jun 5, 2026 · 31:45
On Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie visits West Allis to meet Mark Lutz, the owner behind a cluster of connected food businesses on Becher Street. Known as the Blocks of…
May 30, 2026 · 17:10
Join Charlie and guest Julia Child as they take you through coq au vin, a classic French chicken braised in red wine. This episode of International YouTube Club highlights France…
May 28, 2026 · 25:24
On Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie talks with Marian Jimenez, a BMO Harris treasury consultant and Latino community advocate. Marian shares her journey…
May 24, 2026 · 31:29
On this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie chats with Sam Wisneski, co-owner of Chillwaukee, a Milwaukee-based bicycle-powered popsicle and shaved ice business.…
May 19, 2026 · 33:24
On Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie sits down with Terrell Morgan, aka Ego the Artist, to discuss his journey from Milwaukee's 53206 neighborhood to…
May 14, 2026 · 32:58
On Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie visits Bayview’s Heirloom Restaurant to talk with co-owners Jess and chef Pete Ignatiev. They discuss their farm-to-table restaurant…
May 12, 2026 · 29:14
Live from Studio D, host Charlie chats with Shary Pérez, Community Health and Research Director at United Community Center, and Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree.…
Apr 28, 2026 · 27:42
In this episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, Host Charlie sits down with Luis Hernandez, Associate Athletic Director and Head of Strategic Communications at the…
Apr 26, 2026 · 17:19
Join host Charlie at Thai-namite in Milwaukee as co-owner Kim shares the restaurant’s history and expansion plans while Chef Jimmy demonstrates their signature beef Massaman…
Apr 23, 2026 · 26:14
In this episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie interviews Oscar Sanchez, founder and CEO of Ambrosia Events, about his journey from Mexico to…
Apr 20, 2026 · 23:54
Munching Around Milwaukee Host Charlie visits Twisted Plants on Brady Street to talk with co-owner Brandon Hawthorne about how a food truck turned into two brick-and-mortar vegan…
Apr 16, 2026 · 24:04
In this episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, Mary McCormick, outgoing Executive Director of the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, reflects on 25 years of community…
Apr 13, 2026 · 29:25
Host Charlie sits down with Sophie Bollich, Urban Milwaukee’s dining writer, to discuss Milwaukee’s growing food scene, local favorites, and the city’s new inclusion in the…
Mar 28, 2026 · 19:48
Welcome to another International YouTube Club episode of Local Chefs Go International. Host Charlie visits Kegel's Inn in Milwaukee to explore Austrian/Bavarian cuisine with…
Mar 3, 2026 · 18:44
Hi, and welcome to another episode of Local Chefs Go International. This monthly podcast showcases a different country each month. This month, we are in Japan, and we visit Kawa…
Feb 26, 2026 · 24:16
On Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie interviews Joseph Addison, President of 100 Black Men of Greater Milwaukee. They talk about his Pensacola, FL roots,…
Feb 23, 2026 · 29:22
On Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie sits down with Josh Mendiola, chef de cuisine at Sanford in downtown Milwaukee, to explore his culinary journey from the Philippines to…
Feb 18, 2026 · 30:43
On this episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, Frank Cumberbatch shares his journey from Trinidad to Milwaukee and his decades-long career in public, private, and…
Feb 13, 2026 · 26:40
On Munching Around Milwaukee, Host Charlie talks with Chef Heskeith "Kess" Flavien, (you can see the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/7KLr_mz8aBE ), executive chef at St.…
Feb 8, 2026 · 32:42
On this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, Host Charlie visits Maxie's on Milwaukee's west side to meet chef-owner Joe Muench and sample newly updated appetizers — including…
Jan 31, 2026 · 24:26
Mastering Venezuelan Arepas with Chef Greg Leon at Amilinda Charlie visits Chef-owner Gregory Leon at Amilinda Restaurant ( https://amilinda.com/ ) for the International Cooking…
Jan 18, 2026 · 25:24
On Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie sits down with Catherine "Cat" Rabenstine, the new CEO of the American Red Cross in Wisconsin. They discuss her journey from…
Jan 16, 2026 · 30:15
Munching Around Milwaukee host Charlie sits down with Teresa Balistreri-Warsh, co-owner of Sala - Modern Sicilian Dining on Milwaukee’s east side, to celebrate the restaurant’s…
Jan 13, 2026 · 29:51
On this week’s episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie interviews community leader Theresa “Rese” Schneider about her nonprofit background and work in…
Jan 9, 2026 · 28:57
On Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie interviews Taqwa Obaid, chef-owner of Taqwa’s Bakery and Restaurant in Milwaukee. Taqwa shares her journey from Jordan to opening an…
Jan 6, 2026 · 24:46
On Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie sits down with Kathryn Dunn, the new President and Chief Visioning Officer of WWBIC, to discuss her Milwaukee roots,…
Dec 27, 2025 · 39:51
Host Charlie visits Kegel's Inn in West Allis to sit down with owner Julian Kegel and explore the restaurant's 100‑year history, Julian’s unexpected journey from guiding and…
Dec 19, 2025 · 31:24
City of Milwaukee Commissioner of City Development Lafayette Crump joins host Charlie to discuss his journey from Milwaukee neighborhoods to Duke University and the Mayor's…
Dec 19, 2025 · 30:55
This week on the Munching Around Milwaukee Podcast, Chef Darlene VanManivong sits down with host Charlie to talk food, family, and her path from Le Cordon Bleu to executive chef…
Dec 12, 2025 · 26:27
On today's episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, Teach for America Milwaukee Executive Director Mike Nguyen chats with host Charlie. Mike shares his family's…
Dec 7, 2025 · 31:50
On this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, Chef Kyle Knall joins host Charlie to talk about his award-winning Birch restaurant, directing Stone Bank Farm’s culinary program,…
Nov 26, 2025 · 37:23
On the Munching Around Milwaukee Podcast, host Charlie talks with Lori Fredrich, senior food and dining editor at OnMilwaukee.com, about her path from classical studies to food…
Nov 21, 2025 · 22:00
On this episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie sits down with Diana Bilstrom, a Mexican-born community leader who has worked extensively in nonprofit…
Nov 17, 2025 · 28:15
On this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, host Charlie sits down with chef Austin Vetter, founder of Fresh Chef Meal Prep and the newly opened Fresh Chef Cafe in West Allis.…
Nov 16, 2025 · 33:38
On the Munching Around Milwaukee podcast, host Charlie sits down with Britt Buckley of family-owned Buckley’s in downtown Milwaukee. They discuss the restaurant’s journey from a…
Nov 15, 2025 · 28:02
On “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie cooks up Disney-shaped pancakes with Ian Abston, co-founder of Light the Hoan, Forward 48, and NEWaukee. They discuss…
Nov 11, 2025 · 24:44
Munching Around Milwaukee host Charlie chats with John Ludwig, co-owner of Riley’s, about launching Riley Sandwich Company, Riley Social House, and Riley Bar + Burger across…
Nov 8, 2025 · 29:53
Munching Around Milwaukee presents Saffron's Next Chapter. On the “Munching Around Milwaukee” podcast, Host Charlie sits down with Fatima and Hanish Kumar, co-owners of Saffron…
Oct 30, 2025 · 24:07
Host Charlie sits down with Maria Van Hoorn, Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, to discuss her rural Wisconsin upbringing, public service career, and…
Oct 21, 2025 · 29:29
Host Charlie sits down with Tony Snell-Rodriguez, Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion for Visit Milwaukee and chair of Milwaukee's Equal Rights Commission. Tony shares…
Oct 21, 2025 · 39:56
Join a lively tour of the Milwaukee Public Market with host Charlie and Market Executive Director Paul Schwartz, showcasing the market’s vendors, food highlights, and community…
Oct 14, 2025 · 31:49
Live from Studio D, Charlie interviews Joe Poeschl, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition. They talk about his Milwaukee roots, dual degrees at Marquette and…
Oct 11, 2025 · 25:35
Charlie meets Jen Hentz, Executive Director of the Urban Ecology Center, at the new Washington Park facility to tour the community garden, forage for fresh produce, and prepare…
Oct 4, 2025 · 28:12
Charlie sits down with Darnell Hamilton, Executive Director of Future Urban Leaders, to cook a hearty turkey chili while discussing Darnell's Chicago upbringing, his teaching…
Sep 24, 2025 · 29:59
Join Charlie and Lena DeLaet, director of sales for Summerfest and leader of Summerfest Tech, as they discuss Lena's journey from small-town Wisconsin to shaping Milwaukee's…
Sep 18, 2025 · 23:16
Nepalese Momo Sauce with Steamed Dumplings and Carlos Mejia Interview. From Puerto Rico to Rockwell: Carlos talks about Service, STEM, and Momos. Host Charlie chats with Carlos…
Sep 2, 2025 · 31:57
Host Charlie sits down with Darryl Anderson, Executive Director of the ERAS Senior Network, to discuss his journey from Gary, Indiana, his nonprofit work serving older adults…
Aug 21, 2025 · 28:48
Host Charlie sits down with Mark Shapiro, president and CEO of the Harry and Rose Sampson Family JCC, to talk about his upbringing, career path, and the JCC’s work to build a…
Aug 13, 2025 · 29:22
In this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, Charlie welcomes former chef and current general manager of Mason Street Grill, Barkha Daly. She shares her culinary journey from…
Jun 20, 2025 · 27:53
Join Charlie in this compelling episode of "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" as he welcomes Artie Turner, a remarkable behavioral health consultant from Children's…
Jun 16, 2025 · 33:53
In this episode of "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders," host Charlie welcomes Dr. Tiffany Tardy, the inspiring President and CEO of Pearls for Teen Girls. Tiffany, also…
Jun 5, 2025 · 31:43
In this episode of "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders," host Charlie welcomes Dr. Nadiyah Johnson, CEO of the Milky Way Tech Hub and Jet Constellations. Video link is here…
May 23, 2025 · 29:29
In this engaging episode of Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders, host Charlie welcomes Amanda Hernandez, the Vice President, Community Accountability Officer for Associated…
May 15, 2025 · 23:52
Join Charlie in this captivating episode of "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" as Hector Colon, President CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan,…
May 14, 2025 · 22:11
Our guest on Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Samantha “Sam” Maldonado. Sam is a strategy consultant at Spectrum Non-Profit Services. She has received several awards.…
May 10, 2025 · 34:28
In this episode of "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders," your host, Charlie, is joined by Tom Barrett, former U.S. Congressman, Milwaukee Mayor, and U.S. Ambassador to…
May 6, 2025 · 28:17
Join host Charlie as he dives into a captivating conversation with Omar Shaikh, a prominent restaurateur and visionary leader in Milwaukee. Discover how Omar's journey from…
May 2, 2025 · 27:21
Join Charlie in this episode of "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" as he welcomes Antoine Carter, the Director of Philanthropy for the Milwaukee Public Library…
Apr 15, 2025 · 22:09
Our guest on Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Maysse Herr. Maysee is the CEO of the Hmong Chamber of Commerce, Wisconsin. Her awards include Women of Distinction 2024,…
Apr 12, 2025 · 23:18
Our guest on Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Lynda Welsh, President/CEO at SHARP Literacy. Lynda has won many awards, including the Milwaukee Business Journal 40…
Apr 4, 2025 · 22:27
Our guest on Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Dr. Stacia Thompson. Stacia is the president & CEO of the Sherman Phoenix Foundation. She is one of the Women of…
Feb 24, 2025 · 29:47
Our guest on Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Mark Powless, the Ourways Director for the Indian Community School in Franklin, WI. Indian Community School, Inc. (ICS)…
Feb 12, 2025 · 19:14
Our guest on Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Quentin Prince. Quentin is the executive director of the MKE Youth Sports Alliance and director of Youth Leadership &…
Feb 3, 2025 · 29:35
Our guest on Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Michael Hostad, Chief Revenue Officer, Fork Farms & President & Co-founder, Light the Hoan, Inc. Stuffed Pepper Soup and…
Jan 28, 2025 · 21:34
Our Guest Cooking With Milwaukee Community Leaders is Laura Bray, Exec Dir, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Foundation https://www.matc.edu/foundation/index.html , & VP…
Jan 17, 2025 · 18:09
Today’s guest on Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Ben Holt, Associate Director of The Grand Avenue Club (https://grandavenueclub.org/), a downtown Milwaukee nonprofit…
Nov 28, 2024 · 32:02
Our guest on “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is Blanca Gonzales. Blanca is the executive director of the technology training non-profit i.c.stars. She was featured in…
Nov 21, 2024 · 28:40
Our guest on "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders" is Lynnea Katz-Petted. Lynnea, recently retired president and CEO of Revitalize Milwaukee. Her awards include Women of…
Nov 12, 2024 · 34:10
Our guest for Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Jenna Washuleski, the Founder and CEO of Harmonic Harvest (https://harmonicharvest.org/) in Milwaukee. Elevated avocado…
Nov 5, 2024 · 29:59
Our guest for Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Brian Gotter, former #TMJ4 Meteorologist, now the Major Gifts Officer of the MACC Fund ( https://maccfund.org/ ). This…
Aug 30, 2024 · 31:15
Our guest for Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Jasmin Treske, currently the Grants Director - Community Matters for Bader Philanthropies. Jasmin is also listed on the…
Aug 27, 2024 · 20:28
In this episode of "Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders", we talk with Bishop Walter Harvey and Dr. Glen Mathews, of the Prism Development Corp, which runs the Upstart…
Aug 26, 2024 · 29:07
Our guest for “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is Ellen Friebert Schupper. Ellen is the Executive Director of ABCD - After Breast Cancer Diagnosis. Bruschetta Zucchini…
Aug 13, 2024 · 24:47
Our guest for “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is Shary Tran. Shary is the Director of Diversity & Inclusion for Generac Power Systems. And is on the list of 40 Most…
Aug 5, 2024 · 22:57
Our guest for "Cooking with Community Leaders - Leland, MI Edition" is Larry Mawby. Larry was the founder and owner of Mawby Wines until 2020 when he retired from full-time wine…
Jul 30, 2024 · 30:51
Our Guest on "Cooking with Community Leaders, Leland Mi Edition" is Brian Price. Brian was involved in the commercial fishing industry for 18 years. With his deep interest in…
Jul 24, 2024 · 27:24
Our guest on the “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” UWM Chancellor Mark Mone prepares a delicious Crispy Chicken Parmesan. Chicken parmesan or chicken parmigiana is a…
Jul 19, 2024 · 21:16
Our guest for Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Neil Willenson, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee. Neil tells us how to make his Elevated…
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