The stories of Dane County, WI
8 narrated audio stories from across Dane County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
University of Wisconsin–Madison
How a Hill Became Wisconsin’s Front Porch
A campus hill, a renamed hall, and the meaning of Wisconsin’s public university.
Orpheum Theatre
The Palace That Learned a New Song
How the Orpheum shifted from movie palace to concert anchor on State Street.
Madison
Where Madison Helped Shape Alternative Rock
How two Madison musicians built a studio that echoed far beyond Wisconsin.
Wisconsin State Capitol
The Dome That Keeps Madison Looking Up
How a rebuilt Capitol came to dominate Madison by design.
Madison
How Madison Shaped Butch Vig’s Sound
A Madison studio became the launchpad for Butch Vig’s rise in alternative rock.
Wisconsin State Capitol
After the Fire, a Capitol Meant to Endure
How Wisconsin rebuilt its capitol after fire, in stone, marble, and civic ambition.
Wisconsin State Capitol
After the Fire, a Capitol Reborn
How a nighttime fire led Madison to rebuild its defining dome.
Memorial Union
Where a Memorial Became Madison’s Front Porch
How a lakeside union turned remembrance into shared civic life.
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