Tag: The Lantern
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Ep. 13: Brad Zima – Curiosity, Risk, and Gratitude
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In this episode of The Lantern, UW–Green Bay alum and marketing instructor Brad Zima reflects on the winding path that led him from engineering, to radio broadcasting, to higher education, and eventually to hosting his own podcast – Rooted Wisconsin. Brad and Ryan explore how gratitude, curiosity, and responsibility shape our willingness to take risks,…
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Ep. 12: Pam Roecker – Building Confidence On and Off the Court
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What does great leadership really look like? According to Pam Roecker, it starts with authenticity, confidence, and being willing to take risks. In this episode of The Lantern, the UW-Green Bay alum and current Dean of Athletics at Regis College shares lessons on networking, personal branding, career pivots, and why “it’s not who you know…
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Ep. 11: Maya MacGuineas – Deficits, Democracy, and Difficult Choices
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In this episode of The Lantern, host Ryan Martin sits down with Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, to discuss fiscal responsibility, political polarization, and the importance of curiosity in public life. MacGuineas explains why growing federal deficits matter for everyday Americans, how borrowing today shapes opportunities for younger generations,…
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Ep. 10: Otis Day – Voice of Positivity
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This week on The Lantern, Host Ryan Martin sits down with Otis Day, longtime radio personality and host of KISS FM Mornings with Otis, Katie, and Nick. Otis opens up about learning to choose positivity, navigating burnout, leaving radio after decades, and the surprising path that brought him back. He shares stories about his mom’s…
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Ep. 9: Mary Gallagher – Punchlines and Personal Growth
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In this episode of The Lantern, Ryan sits down with actor, comedian, and UW-Green Bay alum Mary Gallagher, whose career includes appearances on Friends, How I Met Your Mother, The West Wing, Flightplan, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Mary shares the unexpected path that led her from a quiet, artistic childhood in Wisconsin…
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Ep. 8: Eric Genrich – Homegrown Leadership
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In this episode of The Lantern, host Ryan Martin sits down with Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich to talk about public service, community, and what it means to lead with curiosity. From his start in local government to his ongoing work strengthening connections between the city and its people, Mayor Genrich reflects on what drives…
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Ep. 6: Corey Behnke: Gardens, Grit, and Going Live
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Corey Behnke has produced the worldwide New Year’s Eve broadcast in Times Square for more than a decade, co-founded Cheesehead TV for Green Bay Packers fans, and now finds new passion tending a pollinator garden across from Lambeau Field. In this episode of The Lantern, Corey joins host Ryan Martin to talk about risk, resilience,…
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Ep. 4: Adam Kinzinger – From the Cockpit to the Capitol
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In this episode of The Lantern, Adam Kinzinger – former Congressman of Illinois’ 16th District and Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard – joins Ryan Martin for a candid conversation about standing alone, pushing through doubt, and what it really means to lead with integrity. From imposter syndrome to national unity, Kinzinger reflects on…
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Ep. 1: Jyll Everman – Revenge, Resilience, and Really Good Food
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In this premiere episode of The Lantern, Dr. Ryan Martin sits down with Jyll Everman, Owner and Executive Chef at Gather on Broadway and Host for Fox 11 Living, to explore what it means to start from the ground up. From her path from culinary school to reality TV to building a business from scratch,…