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Eau Claire Hometown Media
What is going on in my hometown? Our podcast looks at a wide range of topics in Eau Claire and Western Wisconsin. New shows daily covering everything from News, Sports, Entertainment, Family, Dogs, Comedy, Health and More. Hosted by a variety of newsmakers in the Chippewa Valley. National items are explored with a local perspective. This is the place to go beyond the headlines and hear what people in town are really doing. We celebrate the First Amendment by hearing from all sides. If you are…
Episodes
Eau Claire Hometown MediaHot Dish and Headliners #18: Michael Schlenker
The guys interview guitarist and former owner of SPEED OF SOUND, Michael Schlenker. Our guest was also member of ANOTHER CARNIVAL an alternative rock band…
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8/27 Talk of the Town
The Lily Peter's Case finally reaches a resolution and we discuss the outcome.
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBanker with a Beer: Take Off (and Landing) in the Chippewa Valley
Come fly with us! Longtime Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Director Charity Zich returns to the podcast. She discusses the return of Las Vegas flights, the…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDr. Usher Weighs In #91: A Government Change that is Saving Employers Money
Some recent IRS changes have created some confusion when it comes to employers offering direct-pay provider options to employees. As one of the first…
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8/25 Talk of the Town
We are back on our regular schedule with shows dropping Tuesdays and Thursdays with the LIVE Show at 3pm. - Thoughts on City Council pressuring Wisconsin AG-…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDose of Dog #131: Your Dog isn't a Blank Slate
On this episode of Dose of Dog, host Heather Mishefske—dog trainer, behavioral analyst, and owner of Embark—dives into a topic every dog owner should…
Eau Claire Hometown Media8/24 Marcon Unleashed
Dan gets personal on the path that has led him to a deeperconnection to his faith in recent months and his upcoming baptism at the end of the month. He also…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaEau the Places We'll Go #19: Exploring Outdoor Recreation in Western Wisconsin
Outdoor recreation has become even more of a focused stimulus for tourism in our area, maximizing the natural opportunities the region has. Phil Carlson is the…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMoney Donuts w/ RCU How To Maximize Tools To Manage Your Money
Have you ever looked at your account balance and thought: "I know I had money yesterday..." Welcome to the club. This week's Donut Hole tackles one of life's…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaRailroaders Live #18: New Football Coach Previews the 2026 Season
They are popping the pads as a new season of RailroadersFootball is underway and following a program-best 2025 campaign, new head coach Kellan Lager remains…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaOff the Ropes w/ Showtime Pro Wrestling #5: Pro Wrestler Ken E. Dephynce
Step inside the ropes with pro wrestler Ken E. Dephynce, aprominent figure in Showtime Pro Wrestling, as he tells us how he got started, what his first match…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaAt the Table w/ Mancinos #3: From the Classroom to The Kings of Kubb
This month we have Greg Jochimsen, an Eau Claire community native, social studies teacher, and international Kubb player. In 10 questions, we break down…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaEau the Places We'll Go: Public Art in Eau Claire
Public art has become part of the fabric of Eau Claire, notably with North America’s largest rotating sculpture tour that has become the envy of many…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaCoffee at the Cottage #97: Supper Clubs and Chicken Lasagna
Sit down for coffee with Harriette Johnson and Dianna Johnson-Fiergola and learn about the service industry across Wisconsin. From behind the scenes at supper…
Eau Claire Hometown Media8/17 Marcon Unleashed
Welcome back to Marcon Unleashed with updates on the shop, game nights, shooting league, and state politics as they hit the Chippewa Valley. Look forward to…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Cents w/ Pillar Bank #60: Additional Financial Management in a Stressed Agriculture Market
As commodity markets remain price-challenged, what are some of the things farmers can do to manage their financials better? Mike Delong, Commercial and…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMoney Donuts w/ RCU: Control Vs. Awareness: What Matters For Budgeting
Most people think budgeting is all about control. Others believe it's simply about awareness. In this Donut Hole, Cooper explains why you can't really have one…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBeyond the Stage w/ The Pablo #26: Looking Ahead to the Fall
In this episode of Beyond The Stage, Kathy is joined by Ashley Scallon, talking about what shows and events are coming in the next season at the Pablo center!…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBusiness Matters w/ Eau Claire Chamber #10: Celebrating 25 Years of This Staple
Sit down to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley with Travis Ida, Chief Exec Officer and Hope Turvaville…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Legal Talk #24: Don't Overlook this Step in Branding Your Business
The foundation form of branding for any business is thesignage they have at their location. Recently, Poquette, Donnellan and Schlewitz Law erected a beautiful…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBanker with a Beer: State of the City with Manager Dave Solberg
There is no shortage of water cooler topics concerning theCity of Eau Claire and we go in-depth on a number of them with City Manager Dave Solberg. Having been…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDr. Usher Weighs In: A Hike for Families in Need
Several hundred kids in Eau Claire deal directly with housinginsecurity annually, yet only one organization in the area assists homeless families. The Beacon…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaRunning on Air w/ Eau Claire Marathon #22: A walk through the life of a local runner
On this episode of Running On Air, Emily and Adam bring Kallie Copland onto the show. Kallie is a runner and participant in past Eau Claire 5K races, and in…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDose of Dog #133: New Puppy Experience
Bringing home a new puppy is one of life's most exciting moments—but those first 24 hours can shape far more than you realize. In this episode of Dose of Dog…
Eau Claire Hometown Media8/10 Marcon Unleashed
Dan gives his final thoughts ahead of the Chippewa CountySheriff’s Race…An upcoming personal milestone he’ll experience later this month…Theevents in…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMoney Donuts w/ RCU: How To Prioritize When Income Doesn't Cover Everything
Income doesn't cover all your bills. What do you pay first? That's the question we're answering in this Donut Hole. When money is tight, it's important to…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBanker with a Beer: Chippewa Valley Music Festivals
Listen in this week for a breakdown of music festivals in Cadott, Wisconsin. Ian Prock and Ryan Warffuel owners of Antic Studios and Wade Asher, promoter of…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaAt the Table w/ Mancinos #4: Caleb Meyer
In this episode Samantha and Ryan Biwer sit down with Caleb Meyer with Dahlby Conservation Services. We break down 10 questions of how he got into forestry…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Cents w/ Pillar Bank #59: “The Future of Community Banking: What will Change and What Won’t”
Banking is evolving rapidly through technology, AI, Digital Payments, and changing customer expectations, but some fundamentals remain constant. Pillar Bank…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMoney Donuts w/ RCU: How to Budget when You Only Have a Little Left
If you're struggling to save, feeling stretched thin, or wondering where your paycheck goes each month, this episode is for you. We break down: - The 50/30/20…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaHot Dish and Headliners #16: Northwoods Rock Rally
The guys bring on Adam Kaiser one of the coordinators of NORTHWOODS ROCK RALLY in Glen Flora WI August 19-23. Learn about the lineup for this year’s festival…
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7/30 Talk of the Town
The City of Eau Claire is focusing redevelopment efforts in a couple of areas...plus, forecasting the issues that will be coming to the area over the Fall and…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBanker with a Beer: Behind the School President's Desk
Sit down with Sunem Beaton Garcia, President of Chippewa Valley Technical College to share a beer discussing CVTC’s candidacy for the Aspen Prize. Learn about…
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7/28 Talk of the Town
The Eaux Claires Festival and more on the Chippewa County Sherrif's Race and the controversy surrounding Travis Hakes.
Eau Claire Hometown Media7/27 Marcon Unleashed
Welcome back to Marcon Unleashed. This week Dan breaks down the local county sheriff election and his support of Mark Hollister over Travis Hakes. He shares…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMoney Donuts w/RCU: Money Talk For Young Adults
In this episode of Money Donuts, the hosts sit down with Haley, a college student and Royal intern, for a candid conversation about the financial challenges…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaHot Dish and Headliners #14 - Sue Kelly
The boys bring on long time Chippewa Valley Radio Icon Sue Kelly. Sue talks about everything from interviewing a Blue Angel fighter pilot to embarrassing…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaCoffee at the Cottage #95: Lucas Chase and the Mabel Tainter!
On today’s episode of Coffee at the Cottage, Emilie’s friend Dianna Fiergola takes the reins as she is away. Dianna’s guest for the day is Lucas Chase, who is…
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7/23 Talk of the Town (Highlighting River Prairie Development Interview)
Is Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes being railroaded by certain agencies or is it a matter of the public being properly warned ahead of a major primary in…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBanker with a Beer: Happily in the Dumps
Have you ever wondered what goes into a dumpster business? Dominic Berlin, owner of 715 Dumpster Rentals and 715 Excavating and Demolition breaks down how he…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDr. Usher Weighs In #88: From the Cleveland Clinic to Eau Claire
With training at prestigious Cleveland Clinic, Eau Clairenative Molly Boyle-Engedal has returned to the area to work as a certified nurse practioner at…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBanker with a Beer: The Season Ahead and Changes Coming for the Pablo
Join Jerry and Willow with Kathy Wright, Director of Talent and Booking at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. We talk about the daily hustle of booking…
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7/21 Talk of the Town
Is the ground work being laid for a data center in Eau Claire?And why won't Regis apologize?
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBoard by Board w/ Randi #8: Kristi Gordon
On this episode of Board By Board, Randi invites her friend Kristi Gordon onto the show to talk a little bit about who she is, and what she does! Kristi has a…
Eau Claire Hometown Media7/20 Marcon Unleashed
Dan walks through his recent journey with Christianity. He touches on listening through passages of the Bible, connection with churches in the Eau Claire area…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Cents w/ Pillar Bank #58 The Teller Life
Ever wonder what really goes on behind the bank counter? Pillar Bank’s Michele and Megan are counting more than cash on this episode as they are spilling the…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaRunning on Air w/ EC Marathon #21 Chris Ehlert
On this episode of Running On Air with Emily and Adam, guest Chris Ehlert comes onto the show to talk about his experience as a volunteer for the Eau Claire…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaHot Dish and Headliners #15: Drumming with Aaron
The guys bring on long time local drummer Aaron Graveen to talk about his connection to music in the area, the joys of being a cover musician and show…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBusiness Matters w/ Eau Claire Chamber #9: Standing the Test of Time
Prepare to explore what it takes to build a business that stands the test of time with Muldoon’s Menswear owner John Muldoon, in this episode of Business…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBanker with a Beer: The Ins and Outs of Property Management
Welcome Brady Croen from River Bend Rentals and Property Management, as he talks about the ins and outs of property management. Learn what the common…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDose of Dog #132: Lights! Camera! WOOF! The story of an animal actor agent
Many times the people you cross paths with have a rich tapestry of a background. Recently Heather met Barbara O’Brien, a Wisconsin-based animal actor agent…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMoney Donuts: Broke Your Emergency Fund? Here’s How You Bounce Back
Unexpected expenses happen. What matters is what you do next. Here's how you rebuild your emergency fund step-by-step, smart ways to adjust your budget after a…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaCoffee at the Cottage #96 : Culver's in Menomonie
In this episode of Coffee By The Cottage, Dianna is back with three new guests for the show! Michael and Cassie Dehne, and Wesley Thompson are visiting the…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Legal Talk #23: Becoming a Dad Changed Everything
Most people assume estate planning is something to worry about later in life. In this episode, Keenan explains why that's a costly misconception. As a…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaOff the Ropes with Showtime Pro Wrestling: Fun at the Fair!
Troy and Jarid recap the recent Showtime at the Fair in Cornell and discuss the aspect of having to "change on the fly" as weather forced some moves. We learn…
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7/9 Talk of the Town: Lights, Camera, Baseball at Carson Park
The episode starts with Scott discussing the latest with the Regis Athletic program scandal but continues with a special interview our Willow did with Ben…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDr. Usher Weighs In #89: What Should I Get Out of My Annual Physical
Readying for your annual physical this Fall? If you’ve noticed how they’ve changed over the years its not just you but a reality. Dr. David Usher discusses the…
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7/7 Talk of the Town
New Park Opens, Fireworks, Issues with a Local Athletic Program and Big Brother is Watching You in Chippewa County.
Eau Claire Hometown Media7/6 Marcon Unleashed
Dan reviews this week’s updates in real estate, reflects on religious experiences, and an upcoming in-depth look at a situation due to business discrimination…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Cents w/ Pillar Bank #57: Speaking to Young Adults
Roughly a year ago, Pillar Bank turned to their young adult staff to commence a “Next Gen Council” as a way tobetter connect with younger demographics. Members…