• Better Out
    Feb 8 2026

    Sometimes we bottle things up, and it can get unhealthy for us. Often, it's better to just let it out. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories from Erin Johnston, Elizabeth Brown, Amy Ali, and Laura Martin. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods.

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    29 mins
  • Release
    Feb 1 2026

    At some point in life, you understand that your peace, joy, and success begin with releasing what holds you back. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories about release from Cate Miller, Paul Stabell, Elaine Maly, and Michaela Lacy. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods.

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    29 mins
  • Technology
    Jan 25 2026

    Water. It flows, it cleanses, it teaches lessons… and in some cases, it takes us underground. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories about water from Anne Koller, Chris Selin, Rose Burrell, Russ Kafka, and Brian Hulseman. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods.

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    29 mins
  • Water
    Jan 18 2026

    Water. It flows, it cleanses, it teaches lessons… and in some cases, it takes us underground. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories about water from Anne Koller, Chris Selin, Rose Burrell, Russ Kafka, and Brian Hulseman. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods.

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    29 mins
  • Remembrance
    Jan 11 2026

    Sometimes when we lose someone special to us, we latch on to a keepsake or a custom or a quest—something that helps us honor that person’s memory. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories about remembrance from Thomas Fountain, Maia Lindvall, Ken Murack, and Lucrezia Phifer. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods.

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    29 mins
  • Dance
    Jan 4 2026

    Dance is the art of movement, expression in one of its freest forms.When you dance, you're connecting with yourself and the people around you. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories about dance from Dionysia, the Unshaven Haven of Burlesque, Dave Hendrickson, and Tejumola Ologboni. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods.

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    29 mins
  • Power
    Mar 16 2025
    Power comes in many shapes and forms and is something that everyone engages with.
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    29 mins
  • Respect
    Mar 9 2025
    Respect – it’s something we owe to ourselves and others. People tend to know when it’s absent and when it’s present.
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    29 mins