There are several spas and wellness resorts around the state. Anne Sayers, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, tells us where to relax. Then, we hear how Ryan Wickens started a trivia business that’s spread across the Upper Midwest. Finally, we talk about the novel “Bummer Camp” with author Ann Garvin.
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Wellness spas and retreats around Wisconsin
Spas and wellness retreats are great places to relax and forget about the price of eggs or your neighbor’s barking dog. There are so many of them, right here in Wisconsin. We talk about different spas and resorts around the state.
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How trivia is made
Ryan Wickens could be called a walking encyclopedia because he’s written more than 50,000 trivia questions. We hear the story behind Ryan’s Midwest-based business, QuizMaster Trivia, and find out how he comes up with all those questions.
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‘Bummer Camp’ seeks to recreate that magical feeling of warmth and belonging at overnight summer camp
There are some things that can only happen at summer camp, like skinny dipping, sewage backups and secret crushes. The novel “Bummer Camp” by Ann Garvin has all of that — and more. We talk with Ann about her inspiration for writing this story about sisterhood and finding a place where you fit in.
Episode Credits
- Jill Nadeau Host & Executive Producer
- Sec. Anne Sayers Guest
- Ryan Wickens Guest
- Ann Garvin Guest
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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