The Ultimate Madison Ice Cream Showdown
There are so many great local spots in town to get ice cream. From Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream to Babcock Dairy Store, Madison is rich with ice cream and custard. But who does it best? We decided to grab some spoons and have a showdown between several local pints to determine our top pick.
This episode originally aired on June 5, 2025.
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