October 26, 2023
Spooky tales around Halloween have made their way into listeners' ears across the country since, almost, the birth of radio. In the spirit of this long tradition, we bring you, ...
April 5, 2022
Anyone who uses social media presents a somewhat edited version of themselves. They’re selective about what they post, use photo filters, or create cartoon-like stylized avatars as their profile image. ...
October 29, 2020
How do you create a scary radio story during an already eerie time? Between the pandemic, social unrest, and the looming election, reality is unsettling enough for many people. Wisconsin Life’s Senior Spooky Correspondent Aubrey Ralph struggled with producing ...
October 26, 2018
Places we think of as scary, often acquire that reputation over long periods of time, or from simple neglect. The old crumbling house on the edge of town. Or a ...
May 18, 2018
A small town general store can be the lifeblood of a rural community especially in some of the more isolated pockets of Northern Wisconsin. The recession has been hard on ...
February 9, 2015
What’s more Wisconsin than a brandy old fashioned? Producer Aubrey Ralph went to uncover the history behind Wisconsin’s love affair with brandy and this iconic cocktail.
February 11, 2014
Fencing for sport and combat as existed for thousands of years in many forms and in many cultures. Appleton police officer Aaron Pynenberg is a medieval combat specialist. He’s traveled ...
February 3, 2014
This weekend, maritime enthusiasts will gather in Green Bay for the Tall Ship Festival. Producer Aubrey Ralph spent the day on Wisconsin’s Official Flagship, the schooner Denis Sullivan, to relive ...
October 30, 2013
Whether or not you believe in them, Wisconsin has its share of frightening stories and spooky places. Producer Aubrey Ralph recently visited a hotel that has been welcoming guests and ...
March 18, 2013
Meat raffles are an age-old Wisconsin tavern tradition with obscure origins. Producer Aubrey Ralph set out to try his luck and hopefully win his dinner.
June 29, 2012
Photographers are always looking for a new angle. Madison-based photographer Craig Wilson might have one of the most unique views of all. Producer Aubrey Ralph brings us the story.
October 28, 2011
If you ask around, you’ll likely hear that ghosts are lurking on University of Wisconsin- Madison's historic campus. From things like the very real graves atop Bascom Hill, to generations of ...
February 17, 2011
Four lakes and the right winter climate makes Madison, Wisconsin a perfect place for one thing: ice boating. Light, sleek, and terrifyingly fast, the city’s fleet of ice yachts is ...
February 14, 2011
Our lakes are worlds unto themselves, but when one becomes covered with a roof of ice nearly two feet thick, it takes on an isolation and beauty that few are ...
December 22, 2010
Producer, Aubrey Ralph, puts his reputation in the trash while producing his piece, "The Society for Creative Anachronism."
December 21, 2010
You might not know it, but Wisconsin is part of a modern medieval kingdom called Northshield. It’s one of nineteen such kingdoms worldwide, created and run by the Society for ...
