City Cast Madison

Join the City Cast Madison team every weekday morning for can’t-miss conversations about what’s happening in Madison, with a dose of local news to keep you up to speed. Host Bianca Martin collects people wherever she goes, like an endless conga line. She peers into our city’s soul with a journalist’s skepticism and an optimist’s heart. Whether you’re an OG Madisonian or a newcomer, all neighbors are welcome here. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter, at madison.citycast.fm .

City Cast Madison is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts City Cast Madison, a news show with 0 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  City Cast Madison

  Track F-35 Noise in Real Time

  Aug 19, 202638 min

  Have you been hearing F-35 jets flying overhead late into the night? For the last two weeks, the Wisconsin Air National Guard has been conducting night training. Many of us in the flight path have been experiencing the booming jet noise as late as 10:30 p.m. On today’s show, host Bianca Martin talks with retired Madisonian Scott Pigg about his online project to track how loud the F-35s are and share real-time data with Madison residents. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram!  You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Madison morning newsletter.  Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 19th episode: Bike The Barns

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  City Cast Madison

  FTC Investigates Epic, Willy St. Businesses Struggle, and Madison Reddit Solves a Mystery

  Aug 18, 202635 min

  Are you struggling to make a dinner reservation at a restaurant this week? You’re probably experiencing the influx of people who are in Madison for Epic Systems’ annual conference, known as UGM. On today’s show, host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling talk about UGM and a new antitrust investigation by the Federal Trade Commission into Epic. Meanwhile, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Madison says it lost $100,000 in business while the Williamson St. store was closed following the shooting of Corey Ruiz, the cCity aAttorney says the Office of the Independent Police Monitor can’t access policeMPD records yet in the Ruiz investigation, and Madison redditors solve the mystery of the dug-up stones. Mentioned the show: Impacted businesses on Willy St  Gofundme for employees who work on Willy St Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram!  You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Madison morning newsletter.  Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 18th episode: Bike The Barns

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  City Cast Madison

  Indigenous Art Across Madison, Wonder Bar’s Future, and Your Hot Takes

  Aug 17, 202635 min

  The new Teejop Community Art Project is a citywide series of temporary art installations by seven Indigenous artists honoring Madison’s Indigenous community and cultural history. Artist, educator, and founding executive director of Little Eagle Arts Foundation Melanie Tallmadge Sainz joins today’s show to discuss her piece in the project, made in collaboration with Lightning the Earth New Rider at the UW Arboretum.  Then, City Cast Madison executive producer Hayley Sperling and producer Jade Iseri-Ramos unpack a new proposal to redevelop the vacant Wonder Bar and Coliseum Bar site. Plus, we hear from you in our mailbag segment! ❤️ Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram!  You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Madison morning newsletter.  Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 17th episode: Bike The Barns

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  City Cast Madison

  ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Dane County’s Trash is Big Business

  Aug 16, 202625 min

  Ever want to know how many mattresses Madison throws away? It’s a lot, but Dane County officials hope that, someday, the bulk of it can be recycled — and that all starts with the construction of the “sustainability campus” that’s currently underway. City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin tells David all about the scope and the hopes of this future site, and how it differs from those of a conventional landfill, as well as how Dane County’s prior business savvy set it up for success (with no need for additional taxpayer dollars). As cities fret to find more landfill space for their constituents, Dane County has a plan. Mentioned on the show: Conversion of Dane County landfills into pollinator fields Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  City Cast Madison

  Primary Results Explained, Ruiz Laid to Rest, and Preview of Men’s Shelter

  Aug 14, 202637 min

  Today, the family of Corey Ruiz will hold a funeral at the Fountain of Life Church, where Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy. City Cast Madison executive producer Hayley Sperling talks with newsletter editor Rob Thomas and contributor Scott Resnick about the service, how the Aug. 11 primary election results played out in Dane County, and the September opening of the men’s shelter on Bartillon Drive. Plus, in our Neighbors-only segment, we’re talking about salary transparency and the cost of living in Madison.   Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram!  You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Madison morning newsletter.  Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 14th episode: Society of St. Vincent de Paul  OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on City Cast Madison. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.