Andy Tarnoff

Andy is one of the founders and owners of OnMilwaukee.com. Before returning to Milwaukee in 1996, he wrote for The Dallas Morning News Washington Bureau and worked in the White House Office of Communications. He was also Associate Editor of The GW Hatchet, his college newspaper at The George Washington University.

Before launching OnMilwaukee.com in 1998 at age 23, he worked in public relations for two Milwaukee firms, most of the time daydreaming about starting his own publication -- though he now admits the "dot com millionaire thing" is taking a little longer than he expected.

Hobbies include trying to fix the rust on his '75 MGB, trekking Up North to his "starter cabin," and making an annual pilgrimage to Phoenix for Brewers Spring Training.

Tarnoff is married with a dog and a cat. With the birth of his daughter in 2008, people finally outnumber animals in his Bay View home.

Recent Articles

	Marketplace - May 21, 2013
	My 1997 premonition
	Preparing to hang three photos I took in 1997, I noticed something amazing about the second photo that I had never noticed before: the building in the center of the frame is CityCenter. The viewfinder is looking right at our new office suite. When I shot that photo, I had no idea what that building was. It just looked cool.

	Movies & TV - May 17, 2013
	TV loyalty
	I watched the series finale of "The Office" last night, but before I did, I had to blow through the previous five episodes gathering dust on my DVR. In the end, it was worth the night of marathon television, but when I think about the entire final season of "30 Rock," also unwatched on my DVR, I wonder when I'll get around to it.

	Marketplace - May 15, 2013
	Downtown's "secret" clothing shop sells high-end fashion at rock-bottom prices
	Hidden in plain sight is a clothing store you have to see to believe. Frieschskys, 788 N. Jefferson St., isn't actually that special to look at. But when you step out of the elevator on the seventh floor of the nondescript office building, it doesn't take long to realize that something special does await you.

	Sports - May 13, 2013
	The nicest Brewers of all-time
	Plenty is written about baseball's jerks. I've even met some of them. But rarely do people talk about how nice some players are. They may not have been the best players, but if personality counts (which it doesn't), they'd be in the Hall of Fame.

	Movies & TV - May 9, 2013
	Milwaukee Talks: WISN-12 anchor and reporter Shelby Croft
	Shelby Croft was following the playbook for most television reporters. She jumped from market to market, position to position, ultimately serving as a main anchor in Salt Lake. But Croft knew there was something more in life than market size. She moved to Milwaukee to get closer to home. She got married, had a daughter ... then got divorced. A single mom with a high-profile job, Croft's story is an interesting one.

	Milwaukee Buzz - May 3, 2013
	Thoughts on the sudden death of a friend
	Last night at about 3 a.m., I woke up to go to the bathroom. I used my phone to light my way, so as soon as my eyes adjusted, I noticed that my mom had sent me a death notice. My friend and neurosurgeon, Dr. Spencer Block - the guy who did my back surgery in 2011 - had died yesterday at age 51.

	Sports - May 3, 2013
	Why boo your own guys?
	The Brewers should've won the game Wednesday, but John Axford blew a two-run lead in the eighth inning. Sitting close to the field, it was the first time I'd seen and heard the vitriol from fans around me. They booed him. A lot.

	Music - April 29, 2013
	Are you Milwaukee's next rock star?
	It's pretty thrilling to get on stage in front of a live band, facing a cheering audience, putting your personal spin on beloved cover tunes. The idea that you could win $1,000, studio recording time and a gig at Red Rock Saloon is practically gravy, right? The Red Rockstar II competition runs for four weeks in May, kicking off this Wednesday.

	Marketplace - April 24, 2013
	Perfection: The 2013 Jaguar XJ
	If I was a less verbose writer, I could sum up the 2013 Jaguar XJ in one word: perfection. But that wouldn't make for much of a review, and after a month with the XJ that Fields Jaguar in Waukesha loaned me, I have so much more to say. I'll start with this: if you're the kind of person who can afford to spend $73,000 on a car, and you require something with four seats, this is the car you should buy. Run, don't walk, to Fields Jaguar and buy it. Now.

	Living - April 24, 2013
	You can help cure cancer
	This spring, the American Cancer Society is kicking off a massive project to sign up, track and study 300,000 adults for decades, in hopes of curing various types of cancer. It's not the first time the society has undertaken this. Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) follows CPS-1 and CPS-2, and the results of the first two programs served to advance cancer knowledge and treatment by leaps and bounds. The Milwaukee goal for CPS-3 is 2,000 people.

Recent Podcasts

	Movies and Television - April 4, 2013
	Aisha Tyler of "Archer" talks about the live show and more
	In our podcast, Tyler talks about her quarter-million Twitter followers, pushing the boundaries even harder on cable TV, the Hooters girl that she is modeled after, as well as her anti-bullying work. If you�re a fan of �Archer,� it�s definitely worth a listen.
	Length: 00:08:02

	Comedy - October 20, 2012
	Howie Mandel discusses his career as a comedian, actor, author and gameshow host
	Howie Mandel talks about a specific episode of �St. Elsewhere,� as well as his battle with OCD, mysophobia and more.
	Length: 00:09:38

	Music - April 17, 2012
	The Dandy Warhols' Courtney Taylor-Taylor talks Dig! and more (explicit)
	The Dandy Warhol's front man, Courtney Taylor-Taylor reflects on the 18 year history of his band, the documentary "Dig!" and how touring has changed from the old days. He also talks about the band's new album, "This Machine," was will be released this month.
	Length: 00:20:02

	Movies and Television - March 9, 2012
	RJ Mitte discusses CP, "Breaking Bad," Milwaukee and more
	RJ Mitte plays Walt Jr on AMC's "Breaking Bad." He was in town as the United Cerebral Palsy Youth Ambassador. Like his character on the show, the 19-year-old actually has CP, though Mitte�s is a milder form of the disability. In this podcast, he talks about the Emmy award winning show, Cerebral Palsy and the projects he's working on in 2012.
	Length: 00:09:51

	Arts and Entertainment - June 15, 2011
	Andy Tarnoff talks to Dave and Carole about 100 ways to make the fests better
	Andy Tarnoff talks to Dave and Carole about 100 ways to make the fests better.
	Length: 00:09:44

	Entertainment - December 2, 2010
	Potawatomi's Vince Van Patten talks Miracle on Canal Street
	Potawatomi Bingo Casino spokesperson Vince Van Patten talks about visiting Milwaukee to promote Miracle on Canal Street.
	Length: 00:00:57

	Arts and Entertainment - November 12, 2010
	Andy gets more famous Milwaukee relatives suggestions from Dave and Carole
	In his weekly segment on 96.5 WKLH, the listeners of Dave and Carole pitch in with their suggestions for the relatives of Milwaukee's celebrities.
	Length: 00:33:28

	Music - August 4, 2010
	Burning Sons' Dan DuChaine previews his upcoming show at The Monkey Bar
	Burning Sons'Dan DuChaine explains what the gig will be like, and why it's a hell of a bargain to pop the $7 for the cover, though that part I actually understand: in addition to a turn-it-up-to-11, high-energy show, you also get a copy of Burning Sons' "Masquerade" EP on vinyl.
	Length: 00:03:37

	Music - June 28, 2010
	2010 Summerfest preview of Some Hear Explosions
	One of the best parts of Summerfest is the opportunity to hear local music on the big stage. Los Angeles' Some Hear Explosions isn't exactly local, but two out of their three members do hail from Wisconsin.
	Length: 00:02:36

	Talk Radio - April 21, 2010
	Dave, Carole and Andy discuss future ideas for the "Shift Switch" series
	OnMilwaukee.com's Andy Tarnoff job shadows Marcus for a day and talks about some of the other interesting shift switches he has done, a listener offers a chance for him to house clean ... naked.
	Length: 00:08:01