In the inaugural episode of the podcast, “Midwest Nice”, host Ed Gonzalez covers a wide range of topics from the Midwesterners' perspective. He starts off with the enthralling news of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee's basketball star, being declared an NBA All-Star, a demonstration of Midwest talent. Gonzalez subsequently moves to the subject of football, addressing the near Super Bowl entry of the Detroit Lions, noting that every season's end brings about fresh optimism for the team's fans. The host then delves into the challenging weather scenario in the Midwest, discussing a recent snowstorm spanning Milwaukee, Indiana, and Ohio, and highlighting the region's spirit of camaraderie even in face of weather adversities. The episode concludes on a community highlight note, as Gonzalez recommends a visit to Cafe Benelux at Milwaukee's Third Ward, renowned for its newly launched winter rooftop igloos.