WYK Crew

Sara’s done a world of weird and wonderful jobs... helping salmon reproduce in the arctic, reporting on lobsters and logging in Maine, roasting coffee in Toronto, writing about the East Coast arts scene, teaching yoga in Nairobi, announcing India’s news from a desk in a Dutch forest, choreographing surrealist children's theater for elderly listeners, roaming a national park in Nova Scotia, covering turmoil in East Africa, taking photos of flowers in the Netherlands, and getting paid to explore her interests for To the Best of Our Knowledge.

Jeff, a native of the Milwaukee area, has a long list of professional collaborations that include Eric Alexander Berkley Fudge, Penny Goodwin, Steve Allen, Randy Sabien and Kelly DeHaven. In addition to recording, Hamann has several years of experience as an instructor and clinician. In addition to his work on Whad'Ya Know? and other musical endeavors, Hamann teaches at his alma mater, the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Recent tours include Jazz Yatra in Bombay, India, International Floating Jazz Festival on the S.S.

Adam Friedrich has spent 13+ years on the other side of the glass producing shows for public radio.  When the “on-air” lights shut off and he’s finally let out of the production booth, Adam enjoys spending time at home in Madison with his wife Krista and their cat Bucky (named for his “Get Fuzzy” antics, not the UW mascot) and dog, Louie.  He’s also been known to drop the occasional fishing line into any lake (frozen or not) that’ll have him and has a passion for long walks in the woods…generally looking for his wayward tee shot.

Tom worked for Whad'Ya Know?. Then, he quit Whad'Ya Know? and moved to Scotland, which seemed like a good idea at the time. After Scotland he moved to Norway, which was an even better idea. But, the siren song of Wisconsin is strong, and Tom moved back rejoining WYK? as Tech Director. When he's not getting Michael on the air he's working at his audio mastering business Ultimate Audio.

Aubrey 'Obka' Ralph is an artist & live sound engineer in Madison. He is a very odd combination of things. He is also about halfway off his rocker. About 5 years ago he went for a drive and his car broke down about 37 miles outside the state of his mind. He puts the Mad in Scientist. He does make very neat music and is a very solid engineer.“fkv;yellingfvbn;jk;x atnmmicev,m gtcatsharenmnice” says Obka. During moments of clarity Aubrey is a Production Engineer on WYK?.

For the past several years, Diana Cook has painstakingly researched the questions, though not the answers, for the quiz, as well as burning issues and local legends for the out-of-town shows. She's the author of the painstakingly researched Wisconsin Capitol: Fascinating Facts.