The Cabin

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Wisconsin trips, tastes, landmarks, and lore.

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The Cabin treats Wisconsin as a place worth wandering, from northern towns and spring road trips to Irish food, supper clubs, and haunted stories. Its conversations are casual and local, with guests adding history, recommendations, and affectionate regional detail.

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About The Cabin

The Cabin is a Wisconsin discovery show with the feel of a standing conversation among people who keep a running list of places worth visiting. Its center is travel, but the show’s travel sense is broad. A landmark can matter because of history. A supper club can matter because of ritual, food, warmth, and a good relish tray. A spring road trip can be about kayaking, hiking, fishing, flowers, or simply the relief of seeing green again. The show spends a lot of time inside everyday Wisconsin texture. Weather matters. So do small towns, county pride, local restaurants, old buildings, fan mail, seasonal moods, and debates about which parts of the state get ignored. Andrea Belke and Megan Christian keep the pace casual, with digressions that make the guidebook material feel lived-in rather than rehearsed. Guests help stretch the map. Eric Paulson appears around history and Irish-themed Wisconsin conversations. Lindsay Hayes brings an outdoor enthusiast’s eye to spring travel. Dalton Hessel, also called the northern nerd, frames northern Wisconsin life through Hayward, school breaks, snow, and the Berkey’s huge local impact. Christopher Johnson of The Passion Podcast makes Eau Claire feel less like a forgotten dot and more like a destination with its own case to make. Ron Faiola, described as a supper club guru, brings historical and culinary specificity to Wisconsin dining culture. Jeff Finnup of Badgerland Legends pulls the show toward haunted places, ghost stories, Bigfoot, the Hodag, and Halloween-ready local lore. The Cabin works because it treats Wisconsin’s familiar things as worthy of curiosity. It is upbeat, regional, and practical, but it also leaves room for oddities and folklore. Listeners come away with trip ideas, food stops, historical leads, and a stronger sense of how Wisconsin talks about itself.

Made for: The show is for Wisconsin residents, Midwest road-trippers, regional history fans, supper club loyalists, outdoor planners, and listeners who like travel recommendations with casual local banter.

What sets it apart: The Cabin blends practical Wisconsin travel ideas with lived regional conversation, moving easily from kayaking and road trips to Irish food, northern Wisconsin events, supper club traditions, and haunted folklore.

In their own words

Welcome to The Cabin, the official podcast of Discover Wisconsin! Join hosts Andrea Boehlke and Megan Christian as they dive into all things Wisconsin—from hidden gems and outdoor adventures to local legends and must-visit spots. Whether you’re a lifelong Wisconsinite or just discovering the Midwest, The Cabin is your go-to source for stories, travel tips, and a deeper look at what makes Wisconsin truly special.

Wisconsin road tripssupper clubsNorthwoods travelhistoric landmarksseasonal outdoor activitiesEau Claire and regional citiesIrish food and historyhaunted Wisconsin lore

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Music in Wisconsin: Iconic Venues and Musicians (with Cherry Pie)

Famous Wisconsin Landmarks

The Best Road Trips for Spring in the Midwest

Your Guide to Northern Wisconsin with The Northern Nerd

The Best Irish Food & History in Wisconsin

Spring Activities in Wisconsin: Maple Syrup & Mushroom Hunting

Wisconsin Supper Clubs (with Ron Faiola)

Wisconsin Culture with Midwest Meg

Things to Do in Wisconsin for Valentine’s Day

Meet Matt Hamilton: Olympic Gold Medalist & Wisconsin Native

Wisconsin’s Film & TV Moments

Wisconsin Inventions (Part 2)

Discover Sand Valley: Ultimate Golf Resort & Winter Destination

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Best Wisconsin Restaurants & Foods to Try in 2026

Best of Wisconsin: 2025 Memories & 2026 Bucket List (with Milwaukee Uncut)

A Very Wisconsin Christmas

Wisconsin Winter Festivals

Wisconsin’s Best Holiday Bars & Crawls (with Wisco Dive Bars)

Wisconsin Holiday Gift Guide

Ho-Chunk Day (BONUS with Rob Reider)

Wisconsin Turkey Day Traditions (with Kelli Calkins)

Cabin Catch-Up: Wisconsin Favorites

Eau Claire Deep Dive (with Passion Pod)

The Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years Later

Exploring Rhinelander, WI

Haunted Wisconsin (with Badgerland Legends)

WI Traditions: Tailgaiting & Supper Clubs

Wisconsin Roadside Attractions and Day Trips

Fall in Wisconsin: Best Hikes, Trails, and Activities

The Most Hidden Gems in Wisconsin (with Wonderfully Wisconsin)

Wisconsin Stories: The Amish, Wade House & Badger Talks

Fall Festivals in Wisconsin

Shocking Wisconsin History

FALL in Love with Calumet County: BONUS

Ike Wynter: Wisconsin Wood Artist

Got Myths? The Farm Babe on Dairy Month & Farming

The Ultimate Wisconsin Summer Bucket List

The Best Wisconsin Sports Rivalries (with Corey Behnke from Cheesehead TV)

The Story Behind Wisconsin's #1 Supper Club: Ishnala

Wisconsin State Fair: Food, Animals, and Traditions

Must-Visit Spots in The Driftless Region

Your Next Trip: Oconto County

The Most Underrated Places in Wisconsin

Iconic Wisconsin: People, Places and Things

Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dive-Bars (with Wisco Dive Bars & Eric Paulsen)

Midwest Magic and Mind Reading

Northern Wisconsin Summer Bucket List: Lincoln County

The Wild Side of Wisconsin

Why All Eyes Are on Wisconsin: BTS at the U.S. Women's Open

A Local's Guide to Southeastern Wisconsin

Best-Kept Secrets and Hidden Gems of Washington County

Plan the Ultimate Wisconsin Road Trip

Swiping Right on the Midwest with Billy Deuce

Mental Health Awareness Month in Wisconsin with NAMI

Our Favorite Wisconsin Wineries and Breweries

Wisconsin Islands, Lake Superior, and Hidden Gems (Bonus: Ashland County)

Wisconsin Folklore: The Hodag, Bigfoot and Ghosts, Oh My! (With Jeff Finup)

Facts You Didn’t Know About Wisconsin Birds

Charlie Berens Unfiltered

Wisconsin’s Quirkiest Festivals

Wacky Wisconsin Facts with Corey Kaiser

Gilbert Brown: Mama’s Boy, Football Legend, and Future Chef

Reality TV to Real Life (ft. Peter Kraus and Hana Ostapchuk)

In Our Cabin Era: Season 2

The Cabin 5 Year Reunion: A Look Into the Past & Future (ft. Apurba Banerjee & Ramsay Plautz)

Wisconsin's Coziest Bookstores and Libraries You Can't Miss

Wisconsin's Top Steakhouses You Need to Hit For Valentine's Day!

Best Wisconsin Hot Spots for Unforgettable Gal Time (ft. Apurba Banerjee, Megan Christian, and Katie Scullin)

Wisconsin's Top Pancake Hot Spots You Have To Hit In 2025!

BONUS: Lake Geneva's Winterfest: It's Always Been the Place for Winter Magic

Discover Wisconsin’s Staff Favorite Wisconsin Top Spots You Won’t Want to Miss This 2025

Pinkie's Out! Top 10 Wellness Drink Hot Spots Across Wisconsin

Winter Bushcrafting: Wisconsin’s Top Campsites for Woodland Wonderlands and Cold-Weather Foraging (ft. Ramsay Plautz)