A bi-weekly (fingers-crossed) podcast hosted by Andrew Bergholz that welcomes guests that embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and discuss how to make ideas a reality. Andrew brings a business-development mindset and a healthy curiosity and appreciation for how concepts evolve into established businesses. Along the way, Andrew will provide listeners updates on his own business and brands he's associated including The Slab (Connect & Collect), Sconnie Properties and the Connect & Contribute Foundation. Andrew will also discuss his experiences as a business owner and advocacy for baseball in Wisconsin. Join Andrew and his team as they bring life to the organizations he and his guests are associated with and have some fun along the way.
The Midwest Nice Podcast is Recorded at The Slab's Scontent Studios
Nick Jarman - Founder of CTCA (Certified Trading Card Assocation)
Midwest Nice Host Andrew Bergholz is the owner of The Slab (Connect & Collect) who welcomes guest Nick Jarman; the Founder & CEO of CTCA (Certified Trading Card Association) to discuss his ideation to implementation of the first and only 501(c)(6) nonprofit national trade association for the trading card industry. The hobby industry has expanded into a multi-billion-dollar global marketplace, Andrew discusses with Nick Jarman on how the CTCA has helped to identify and document guideli...
27 Oct 2026
Steve Bartlein - UW-River Falls Baseball Coach
Steve Bartlein is the Head Coach of the UW-River Falls baseball team. In 2023 Coach Bartlein was hired to lead the revival of a baseball program that last played a NCAA game in 2002. Coach Bartlein joins the Midwest Nice Podcast to discuss the series of events that led up to UW-River Falls bringing NCAA baseball back to campus in 2025. He also reflects on the decisions that led to baseball being brought back at UWRF and if the UW-River Falls model could be replicated in othe...
30 Sept 2026
Dr. Stephanie Patek of Living Well Physical Therapy
The Midwest Nice Podcast welcomes guest Dr. Stephanie Patek of Living Well Physical Therapy. Dr. Steph' discuss her early career as an athlete and the factors that culminated in her becoming of the most trusted and renown physical therapists in Wisconsin. Dr. Steph’s works with a range of clients and age-groups. Listen in as Dr. Steph' discusses her approach to treating a clients total wellness, along with methods that buck the traditional mindset to health care. Her s...
25 Sept 2026
Tom Kelenic - Owner of Lake Country DockHounds Baseball
Send us Fan Mail The Midwest Nice Podcast goes on-location at the Lake Country DockHound Ballpark and Tom Kelenic sits down with host Andy Bergholz at the newly remodeled Bourbon Bar. Tom Kelenic discusses his career in the industry of baseball and how the Dockhounds Ballpark and surrounding area got built. Tom reflects on the DockHounds journey and impact baseball and events have had within the region, and what’s in store for the future. From Tom's playing days, to starting a fam...
19 Sept 2026
Mitch 'Thunder' Nelles and Jack Pembroke Discuss Their 3 Wishes for Wisconsin Sports
Send us Fan Mail Midwest Nice host Andrew Bergholz welcomes two local sports-talk personalities, Mitch 'Thunder' Nelles and Jack Pembroke, to discuss their collective 3 wishes for Wisconsin Sports. The guys discuss their hopes and ideas for Wisconsin Baseball, Football, and Basketball, and if they have their way, what ideas could come to fruition. Listen in on a spirited, fun conversation among three friends as they discuss their hopes and wishes for the future of Wisconsin sports. Mitc...
16 Sept 2026
Interview with Greg Reinhard - Owner of GRB Baseball
Send us Fan Mail Midwest Nice welcomes Greg Reinhard, owner of GRB Baseball to discuss his life in the game of baseball. From Greg's early years of growing up in Marinette, Wisconsin to playing professionally for two major league organizations (the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs), this is an all encompassing interview that discusses both Greg's career in the game of baseball, as well as his transition to being a the business owner of GRB Academy. Greg provides his perspect...
4 Sept 2026
Sconnie Properties Introduction
Send us Fan Mail Midwest Nice introduces Sconnie Properties and welcomes General Manager Blake Hassler to discuss the businesses realty services. Sconnie Properties is a real estate and property management team started by Andrew Bergholz and based in Whitefish Bay that helps clients based in the North Shore buy homes, sell homes, and manage their properties. The First Weber Sconnie Properties Team provides clients with buy-sell representation brokered and supported by First Weber's mark...
1 Sept 2026
UW-Milwaukee Baseball Head Coach Shaun Wegner
Send us Fan Mail Fresh off the most-successful year in the baseball programs history in which the program defeated Auburn and Central Florida in the 2026 Regionals. UW-Milwaukee Baseball Program's Head Coach Shaun Wegner joins Andrew Bergholz to discuss what's ahead for the baseball program as the players return to campus for the Fall, and ahead of the 2027 season. Head Coach Shaun Wegner reflects on the summer of 2026 in which several players and alumni started, or continued, their pro...
21 Aug 2026
The Slab™ Launches Whatnot Live Selling
Send us Fan Mail In this Midwest Nice episode an announcement is made that The Slab (Connect & Collect™) has joined and created its own Whatnot channel. Whatnot is the #1 live selling auction platform. The Slab™ is a new destination coming to Shorewood and was designed for collectors, sports fans, and community members who value connection as much as the cards they collect. Built upon the mission to Connect & Collect™ , The Slab™ combines premium hobby services with commun...
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