Beans & Banter
We are Keith and NiCole Fischer, owners of The Mill in Bonduel, Wisconsin. The Mill is a coffee lounge, bourbon retailer, and boutique. But more than that, it’s a gathering place for numerous people, full of countless stories. Join us as we dissect our
Podcasting since 2025 • 14 episodes
Beans & Banter
Latest Episodes
What Actually Brings a Small Town Back to Life
This one starts a little all over the place… and somehow lands exactly where it’s supposed to.We sat down with Lindsay Johnson, who’s been behind a lot of what Shawano’s becoming—turning empty storefronts into a place people actually wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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Food, Love, and Aliens
Ernie Allen has done a little bit of everything—restaurant floors, bar shifts, years at Chili’s, time with Mission BBQ, and now leading as an Area Sales Manager at Performance Food Group. Not a straight path… and that’s kind of the whole story....
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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You Have to Be INSANE to Start a Business
Hans is the founder of F.I.R.E. Fitness Camp, which has grown to 21 locations across Wisconsin. But the road there wasn’t exactly smooth.In this episode, we talk about what entrepreneurship actually looks like — the failures, the risks,...
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The Mental Health Crisis Nobody Talks About in Policing
After more than 30 years in law enforcement, Mike thought retirement would be the easy part. Instead, he found himself facing what many officers quietly experience after the badge comes off — the loss of identity, purpose, and the transition in...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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