Shows / Eau Claire Hometown Media
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 MediaRCU's Money Donuts: Start Small: Emergency Savings Tips for Real Life
Does it feel like there’s always something going wrong financially? You’re not alone. In this Donut Hole, we talk about how much emergency savings is actually…
- Eau Claire Hometown Media
7/2 Talk of the Town
The City of Chippewa Falls has made a decision regarding its City Administrator position, and the new Chancellor takes the helm at UW-Eau Claire.
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBeyond the Stage w/ Pablo Center: The Options that Exist
In this episode of Beyond The Stage, Kathy brings Megan on the show to talk about renting the Pablo; a service that a lot of people don’t know the Pablo center…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaFair Talk w/ the Northern Wisconsin State Fair #60: Bringing New Flavors to the Fairgrounds!
Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery is a new partner with the Northern Wisconsin State Fair, and they’re ready to bring some new flavors this year. From Wine…
- Eau Claire Hometown Media
6/30 Talk of the Town
An upstart coffee company moving from Idaho to the Banbury Place has sparked interest in Scott...
Eau Claire Hometown Media6/29 Marcon Unleashed
We talk about life updates, business successes, and trying to enjoy the nice summer weather while we can. Dan wants to make sure people know about the primary…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaRCU's Money Donuts: How Should You Be Saving For Emergencies?
What actually counts as an emergency fund, and how is it different from your regular savings? From surprise car repairs to concert tickets, we’re breaking down…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDose of Dog #130: 5 Common Mistakes Made When Trying to Help Scared Dogs
In this episode of Dose of Dog, host Heather Mishefske discusses five common mistakes people make when trying tohelp scared and nervous dogs. Many fearful…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Cents w/ Pillar Bank #56 Cycle of Success Tiger Teams
A new concept at Pillar Bank amongst staff are “Tiger Teams”, continuing the bank’s objective of maximizing its businessoperations. We learn what this behind…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBanker with a Beer: Through the Lens of Local Photographer
Mike Howard is a photographer in the Chippewa Valley. andThis week we talk to him all about photography and capturing the essence of the valley through film!
- Eau Claire Hometown Media
6/25 Talk of the Town
The firing of another longtime local media personality provides another reminder of the "death" of local connection...Envisioning Eau Claire as a medical…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaFair Talk Presented by NWSFA #57: Previewing the 2026 Fair
Brian Maki and Greg Misfeldt preview what’s coming for the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. New food vendors with Mexican cuisine, spiral potatoes, more gluten…
- Eau Claire Hometown Media
6/23 Talk of the Town
Is a new place to take a swim coming to Chippewa Falls, and is the future of the Eau Claire Curling Club (and other groups) in danger as the county looks to…
Eau Claire Hometown Media6/22 Marcon Unleashed
Dan talks about big sales that are coming up atMarcon Shooting, new additions to the shop, and business memberships. Next Dan does some birthday shoutouts to…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaEau the Places We'll Go #17: I Want to Ride my Bicycle (Through Western Wisconsin )
The Ride Across Wisconsin returnsto Eau Claire and the surrounding area for a second consecutive year on Saturday July 11th. Severalhundred participants from…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaRCU's Money Donuts: Why Even Smart, Disciplined People Struggle to Save
You had questions, and we’ve got answers (or at least Cooper does ). This time, we’re talking about why saving money can feel impossible, even if you’re…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaHot Dish and Headliners #13: Grammy Nominated Peter Phippen
The guys bring on Grammy Nominated artist Peter Phippen. Originally from the mountains of upstate New York, they learn how he toured the country playing the…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaThe Kitchen Sink w/ Feed my People#48: Executive Director Update
With summer here, its an opportunity to bring on Feed My People Executive Director Padraig Gallagher to provide an update on all the happenings. There have…
- Eau Claire Hometown Media
6/18 Talk of the Town
More delays for a downtown Eau Claire project and Scott discusses the idea of a moratorium placed on data center proposals for the city.#eauclaire #wisconsin…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBanker with a Beer: Go Chippewa
This week, we talk about everything Go Chippewa County with Ellie Peabody, tourism director of the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Get to know how she…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaAt the Table w/ Mancinos #2: Working Together
In this episode of At the Table Ryan, Ashton, and Nate talk about their Mancino’s origin story and how they became friends through working at the restaurant…
- Eau Claire Hometown Media
6/16 Talk of the Town
The area's entertainment landscape has lost an option, and LOCK UP YOUR VALUABLES!
Eau Claire Hometown Media6/15 Marcon Unleashed
Aftermath of the Trump Rally post addressing hate comments on Facebook. A personal invite from Derrick Van Orden to attend an event on Friday, June 17…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMoney Donuts presented by RCU: Fraud Is Evolving Fast: Here’s How To Stay Ahead
Scammers are getting smarter, and the tactics they use continue to change. In this episode, the Money Donuts team is joined by fraud analyst Misty to review…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaCoffee at the Cottage #94: Celebrating 250 in Menomonie
In this episode of Coffee At The Cottage, Emilie brings on guests Meagan Frank, and Jon Menz, to talk about upcoming 4th of July celebrations that they are…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Legal Talk w/ Poquette, Donnellan & Schlewitz #22: Halpin Hand Massage
Settle in and hear the story how a shoulder rub after a high school cross country practice led to a passion and career path. Nick Halpin is celebrating just…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaOff the Ropes w/ Showtime Pro Wrestling #3: Rumbling in Bouncy Houses and a Battle Royale
The latest episode recaps the Burgers, Brews and Slams inMay and look ahead to Showtime at the Fair June 19th in Cornell. Kevin Hawk shares what some of the…
- Eau Claire Hometown Media
6/11 Talk of Town (Jeremy Gragert Interview)
Now a few weeks into his role as the Eau Claire City Council President, Jeremy Gragert sat down with our Willow Pawlisch to discuss downtown parking, the…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBanker with a Beer: A New Leader for a Longtime Area Agency
In this week’s episode of Banker with a Beer, Jerry talks with Phil Swiler, who is the executive director of the Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity. He…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDr. Usher Weighs In #86: The Cholesterol Code
On this episode, Dr. David Usher puts on his televisioncritic hat as he discusses the show “The Cholesterol Code”, available on Amazon. It’s a program he has…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaFair Talk #58 w/ The Northern Wisconsin State Fair: Youth Activities on the Grounds
On this episode of Fair Talk, Brian is joined by Emma Bruder, who is with 4H, Christa Rogers with the YMCA, and Jordan Blue, a 4H positive youth educator…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaRunning on Air w/ EC Marathon #2: Chasing Miles Together
In this episode of Running On Air, Emily and Adam invite two new guests onto the show: Hannah and Andrew Barnhardt. Hannah and Andrew were both runners in the…
- Eau Claire Hometown Media
6/9 Talk of the Town
The OFFICE of the Presidency was in town and it came with the extreme feelings one would expect for a few in the area, but Scott discusses why he was excited…
- Eau Claire Hometown Media
Eau the Places We'll Go #16: Blue Ox Music Festival and Camp Out in the Pines
Its a toe-taping good time in a bucolic setting with the Blue Ox Music Festival and Campout in the Pines this summer in Eau Claire. These events bring a…
Eau Claire Hometown Media6/8 Marcon Unleashed
On today’s episode of Marcon Unleashed, Dan has a lot to talk about, after attending the recent Trump Rally in the area. Dan conducted some interviews before…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaEau the Places We'll Go #15: Suns Out, Speakers Up!
Turn up the volume and soak in the summer vibes as this episode dives into two of the Chippewa Valley’s biggest music celebrations: Country Jam USA and Summer…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaHot Dish and Headliners #12: Will Wall
Will Wall of the band FM DOWN joins and the guys hit it off from the jump. Hear about writing and performing music during covid, Dealing with the loss of…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaThe Kitchen Sink w/ Feed My People #46: EC Police Chief Matt Rokus
What does it take to lead a police department and serve agrowing community. Eau Claire Chief of Police Matt Rokus joins Brit and Susie to talk about public…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBanker with a Beer: Rand Trucking
This week’s episode of Banker with a Beer features Mike Farrow and guest Joe Ryder from Rand’s Trucking. They talk about life, the essential essence of…
- Eau Claire Hometown Media
6/4 Talk of the Town
The President is coming to town this week and Scott explains why its a time to cherish regardless of your feelings for the man in office...why the visit shines…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBoard by Board w/ Randi #5: Phil Swiler and Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity recently announced the appointment ofPhil Swiler as the organization’s new local executive director. Phil has been intertwined in the…
- Eau Claire Hometown Media
6/2 Talk of the Town
Dave Solberg is officially new Eau Claire City Manager to the enjoyment of many...why his selection is a reminder that things overall are good here...why a…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaCoffee at the Cottage #91: A Menomonie Landmark and Trolly Tours!
The Wilson Place Museum celebrates a major milestone thisyear, reaching 50 years. Stephanie Perry shares the rich history behind this beloved community staple…
Eau Claire Hometown Media6/1 Marcon Unleashed
This week Dan from MarcOn Shooting starts by explaining the pledge of allegiance. He talks about what it is to be a role model for a younger generation, how…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Cents w/ Pillar Bank #55 Its Dairy Month
Pillar’s resident agricultureguy, Mike DeLong is on to celebrate June being Dairy Month. It’s a commemoration that was established in 1937. 35% of Pillar’s…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMoney Donuts: Am I Behind with Money
With so many opinions about how much you should save or when you should retire, it’s easy to wonder if you’re doing enough. In this donut hole, the Money…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaChippewa Chats #28: A Soundtrack of Summer in Chippewa
Presented by Fries FinancialWith four major music events, and a host of other activity,Chippewa Valley Music Festivals has long been one of the stalwarts in…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBrains and Beers w/ The Phoenix Taproom #13: Local Law Firm vs. Local Soccer Team!
Its the Chippewa Valley's Game Show! Hosted by The Phoenix Taproom and Kitchen, listen to this month's episode to see which of our celebrity guests comes out…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDose of Dog #127: Paws Through Panic
Thunderstorms, fireworks, vet visits, strangers at the door-life can be scary for our four-legged friends sometimes. Heather talks about how to help your dog…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDr. Usher Weighs In #87: Rethinking Employee Wellness Programs
The benefit to both employee and employer when it comes towellness programs in the workplace is a strong one. With that in mind, Dr. David Usher takes a dive…
- Eau Claire Hometown Media
EduCast #61: Altoona's '26 Valedictorians
We reach the season finale of EduCast with the annual episode highlighting two of this year's Valedictorians at Altoona. Heidi introduces us to Gabby Schilling…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaThe Kitchen Sink w/ Feed My People #47: Volunteer of the Year
The Feed My People organization is nothing without theeffort and passion of its volunteers. This year’s Volunteer of the Year, Becky Wood and we learn about…
- Eau Claire Hometown Media
Business Matters w/ EC Chamber #8: Building a Brand
Since starting in 2002 as a pamphlet promoting live entertainment in the area, VolumeOne has grown into multi-pronged entity sharing stories and creating…
Eau Claire Hometown Media5/25 Chippewa Valley Sports Watch presented by Toycen Ford
The season finale of the Sports Watch has Scott giving some musings on the start of a new Eau Claire Express season, reprimands a local beer-league football…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBanker with a Beer: Dave's Drive In
A staple of Chippewa Falls for years was the “old Root BeerStand” and that site has received rejuvenated life the last couple of years thanks to Ana and Rob…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMoney Donuts: Lets Talk Money Stress
If money has ever made you feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone. In this donut hole, the hosts discuss why financial situations can feel emotional and how…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBeyond the Stage w/ The Pablo #24: True Crime Takes the Stage
Society has a fascination with extreme crime and that draw is a reason why the Pablo Center recently SOLD OUTa unique event. Serial Killers with Dr. Scott…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBoard by Board #6: Creating Your Logo (and Brand)
The brand of a business is intricate to their overallsuccess, and that is the expertise of Beth Meierstein. She is a 26 year veteran at FirstNet Impressions…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Legal Talk #21: Affordable, Better Value Healthcare
The cost, and honestly the value, of healthcare has been problematic for many. Dr. Karley Scoles is the owner at FortisDirect Primary Care in the Chippewa…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaFair Talk #56: The Philanthropic Nature of the Community
The spotlight shines on the incredible impact of the Community Foundation of Chippewa County, with director Jill Herriges and board member Craig Toycen…