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Hosted by Daniel Backes · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 83 episodes
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Stream of Consciousness is a Midwest-rooted podcast where honest, inspiring conversations take center stage. Hosted by Dan in Omaha, Nebraska, each episode explores the stories, values, and voices that shape our communities - from athletes and creatives to local business owners who bring heart and hustle to the region. Whether it's legendary NFL nose tackle or the soul behind a beloved neighborhood kitchen, Stream of Consciousness invites guests to share their journeys, challenges, and reflections in a space built on authenticity and connection.
Daniel Backes hosts Stream of Consciousness with Dan: Stories from the Midwest, a society show with 83 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail Chef Justin Warner has never fit neatly into a box — and that’s exactly why this conversation works. From his Food Network rise to his boundary‑pushing culinary experiments, Justin has carved out a lane
Send us Fan Mail Mike Walker has spent nearly fourteen years inside one of Milwaukee’s most iconic breweries, and in this conversation he opens the doors to Lakefront in a way most people never get to hear. We talk about
Send us Fan Mail This episode of Stream of Consciousness w/ Dan dives into a fast‑moving, no‑nonsense conversation with coach Kurt Bush — a coach who works with people from every walk of life, not just athletes. We get i
Send us Fan Mail This week on Friday’s w/ Dan, we talk about a week that felt heavier than most. The sudden loss of Kyle Busch, a driver woven into the fabric of my childhood, brings a reminder of how fragile life really
Send us Fan Mail This episode of Stream of Consciousness w/ Dan features a conversation with Rebekah Henshel from Henning’s Cheese, part of the family behind one of Wisconsin’s long‑standing cheese companies. We talk abo
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Stream of Consciousness w/ Dan , Dr. Caroline Crocker joins the show for a conversation that moves effortlessly between science, story, and the human heart. A former microbiologist, pr
Send us Fan Mail This week on Friday’s w/ Dan , we start with family and legacy. I talk about my Uncle Jim, who passed in 2018 in a tragic accident near the farm he loved. In his honor, my family created the James R. Bac
Send us Fan Mail This week on Friday’s w/ Dan, I sit down with Al Bekkum of Nordic Creamery — a licensed cheesemaker, buttermaker, and the heart behind one of Wisconsin’s most beloved family dairies. We talk about his fa
Send us Fan Mail After a week in the hospital, I’m recording from Brodhead, Wisconsin, where I’m staying with my parents and rebuilding my strength. In this episode, I talk about being discharged, starting AA, and reachi
Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode comes from Methodist Hospital in Omaha, where I’m recovering after years of alcohol abuse finally caught up with me. I talk honestly about facing the reality of my condition, beginnin
Send us Fan Mail Today we’re heading to Decatur, Wisconsin to talk with someone who’s been shaping the state’s cheese story for decades. Steve Stettler is a Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker, but what really stands out is the
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we head to Thorp, Wisconsin, to explore the story behind Marieke Gouda — a creamery built on Dutch heritage, Wisconsin soil, and a relentless commitment to craft. We talk about the tradi
Send us Fan Mail This week on Friday’s w/ Dan, I share an update on Chuck Bigler, who recently suffered a serious stroke but has now been moved out of the ICU and is receiving good care at St. Mary’s in Madison. If you’d
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Nelson Schrock , General Manager of Kingston Creamery in Cambria, Wisconsin. Nelson brings a quiet, grounded presence as he talks about the craft of cheesemaking, the val
Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode sits in that space where heaviness and hope overlap. I talk about the unexpected losses that hit close to home, the people who shaped me, and the reminders of how quickly life can cha
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Wisconsin Makers Series, Daniel sits down with Elle Williams , Director of Sales and Brand Development at Carr Valley Cheese and a licensed cheese grader (#489) — one of the rare p
Send us Fan Mail This week’s Friday’s w/ Dan goes deep. I talk about Augie Nieto, the impact he left behind, and why his story hit me harder than I expected. I share my own connection to ALS through my fraternity brother
Send us Fan Mail Magic Barclay has lived through more than most people could imagine — and she’s turned every chapter of that story into a mission to help others heal. In this episode, Magic opens up about the physiology
Send us Fan Mail This one’s a little surprise drop. I sat down with Chuck Bigler of Puempel’s Tavern in New Glarus, Wisconsin — a place with more history and character than just about anywhere in the state. Chuck talks a
Send us Fan Mail This week on Friday’s w/ Dan , we explore courage in its quietest and most unexpected forms. From the remarkable adaptability of octopuses, to the mystery and responsibility surrounding Malaysia Airlines
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Stream of Consciousness with Dan: Stories from the Midwest is hosted by Daniel Backes. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 83 episodes.
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