The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) launched a brand new podcast. The Lantern, a podcast about discovery, resilience and transformation includes a particular focus on stories of northeastern Wisconsin. Produced in the newly-established Blair Podcast Studio, the first episode of The Lantern, released on Aug. 5, 2025 featuring Chef Jyll Everman of Fox 11 Living and Gather on Broadway.
The Lantern, hosted by Ryan Martin, dean of College of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at UW-Green Bay, features local leaders – business owners, legislators, media personalities, and others – who share their journey toward success, those who helped illuminate their path and their aspirations and goals.
“I want listeners to feel inspired, but also to recognize that there are a lot of different paths to success,” Martin said. “I want for people to recognize the common threads across these stories which often involve curiosity, creativity, mentorship and support.”
The first batch of episodes feature a wide range of guests, including Chris Kimbrough of Starz Barber & Beauty featured in episode two. Barb LaMue of N.E.W North, Congressman Adam Kinzinger, who was featured in the podcast most recent episode, Alderman Brian Johnson and Corey Behnke from LiveX.
“Northeastern Wisconsin is a really special place and there are a lot of fascinating and inspiring people here who’ve done some really amazing things,” Martin said. “I wanted to shine a light on those people… and share what inspired them on their personal and professional journeys.”
To learn more, visit The Lantern’s Patreon, where listeners can also receive exclusive access to behind the scenes clips, extra episodes, and more by supporting the podcast. The Lantern is the latest podcast from Good CAHSS Productions, the storytelling outlet for CAHSS at UW-Green Bay. Other shows include Dr. Alison Jane Martingano’s Psychology and Stuff and Dr. Bryan Carr’s Serious Fun. Listen to The Lantern and all other Good CAHSS Productions wherever you find your podcasts.