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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…
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Eau Claire Hometown MediaEau Claire Chamber Business Matters #6: Investing in the Next Generation of Labor
There is lots of cool stuff being made right here in theChippewa Valley. Hope Turaville with the Eau Claire Chamber talks with Elisia Gonsowski with Riverside…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaOff the Ropes w/ Showtime Pro Wrestling #1: Local Pro Wrestling has its Own Show
Step inside the squared circle for our all-new show, Off theRopes with Showtime Pro Wrestling. This series will cover pro wrestling with one of the area’s…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDr. Usher Weighs In #84: Hi Kyle
It’s a chance to meet more of the team at ReforMedicine asDr. Usher introduces us to Kyle Krona. He is a Certified Physician's Assistant who will be stationed…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaEduCast #58 Debunking the "Indoctrination" Myth
At the center of scrutiny of public schools, is a narrativethat they “indoctrinate” students. Heidi tackles one of these often talked about myths and the false…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaRunning on Air #17: WEAU's Bob Gallaher and the '26 Charity Chaser
In 2026, WEAU's own Bob Gallaher, a local news is serving as the marathon's Charity Chaser at the RCU 5K. For every person who passes him on the course, $1 is…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDose of Dog #125: Dogs in Cars
Whether it’s a quick trip across town to see the vet, ora long family road trip, car rides with your dog come with its own set of challenges. Heather covers…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMenomonie Talk #23: Menomonie's Wild Game Park
For over 70 years, the Wild Game Park maintained by the Menomonie Lion’s Club has been a staple in the community. Steve Schutte with the Lions Club details the…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Cents w/ Pillar Bank #51 Teach Kids to Save
Pillar Bank emphasizes the importance of financial education through Teach Kids to Save Dawn Whipple and Erik Thompson from Pillar stop by to talk about What…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBoard by Board #2: Hire People Smarter Than You
After establishing his company over the last two decades inthe Twin Cities, Troy Solis is now venturing into the Eau Claire Area with Sol-IS Technology, with…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaCoffee at the Cottage #90: Maximizing the Lake
With the weather improving, more eyes turn towards ourabundant water beauty and recreation. Tainter Lake has long been a focal point of the area, and Al Brown…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaRunning on Air w/ EC Marathon #15: Fueling Your Body
Athletes need fuel and on this episode, registered dieticianKristy Baumann talks with Adam and Emily about what runners should be considering to maximize their…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaHot Dish and Headliners #7: Wolfgang Zank
🥁Zach and Nick talk about their weekend at EAST BAY LIVE where Zach took home his own piece of hardware!They also sit down with Wolfgang Zank, the Drummer of…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaRailroaders Live #14: Softball Season is Here
Play Ball! Railroaders’ softball has plenty of optimism entering the season, led by head coach Jeremiah Bowe who joins this episode. Among the topics…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaHonestly Wholistic #1: The path towards where we are
The Honestly Wholistic podcast kicks off with its debut episode. Owner of Wholistic Nutrition Becky Witt introduces us to her husband Jeff and the two share…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBeyond the Stage w/ Pablo #23: See it LIVE!
Music without an audience is like a steak with no one to eatit. The consumers of music are the ones who complete the experience and on this episode Kathy…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaEduCast #57: Navigating Tech in the Hands of Kids
Smart Phones, Social Media and Artificial Intelligence are apart of daily lives and educators are working to find ways to maximize growing and emerging…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaFair Talk #54: BMW Rally
This June 18-21st, the fairgrounds is hosting the BMW Riders Association Motorcycle Rally. Co-Rally Chairs, Bob Alexander and Randy Boris preview the event and…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMack Chat #84: learn why this family transferred their kids into MACS
On this episode, we meet a family that transferred their family to MACS from another district. Adam Thorson detailshow when their family moved to town they…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaCoffee at the Cottage #89: A local invention with a fascinating story
A local invention that is used worldwide has a rich history and some controversy behind its actual creator is. Local historian Pat Thibado visits the cottage…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaEau the Places We'll Go #14: Downtown Eau Claire's Signature Music Event
A staple on the area entertainment calendar is theEau Claire Jazz Fest, returning this April. Executive Director Quentin Volk details the numerous educational…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDonut Holes: Which Debt to Tackle First
Trying to decide which debt to tackle first can feel like standing in the middle of a financial snowstorm. Do you go with the snowball method for quick wins?…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMack Chat #82: '74 Grad and Retired Teacher Tony Reiter
Ahead of the annual Alumni Weekend coming up March 27thand 28th, we catch up with retired math teacher, Class of ’74, and new inductee into the Alumni Hall of…
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Running on Air w/ EC Marathon #16: Visiting Eau Claire
On this episode of Running On Air, Adam and Emily invite Luke Alexopolous, from Visit Eau Claire onto the show to talk all things Eau Claire with the upcoming…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDose of Dog #124 Work Done by Service Dogs
In this episode of Dose of Dog, host Heather who is the owner of EmBARK is joined by Emalee (dog groomer) and Kylee (art education teacher) for a conversation…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaChippewa Chats #27": CV Cooperative Hospital Update
Created in response to the HSHS Closures in 2024, the new Chippewa Valley Cooperative Hospital has made significant progress with an exciting 2026 in store…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaThe Living Gallery w/ The Heyde Center #7: Reggae Music and Bruce Springsteen
Gizzae is coming to the Heyde Center April 17th. This is Chicago’s premier reggae powerhouse, blending the vibrant rhythms of the Caribbean, the spiritual…
Eau Claire Hometown Media3/23 CV Sports Watch Presented by Toycen Ford
The future of Hobbs Ice Arena is in doubt...the removal of UWEC Head Women's Basketball Coach Tonja Englund...the success of Stout Men's Hockey...and a…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDonut Hole: Debt Mistakes
The Money Donuts® crew breaks down the biggest mistake people make when trying to become debt-free and why it can leave you feeling discouraged. With a few…
Eau Claire Hometown Media3/21 Let Kids Play
With the NCAA Tournament's first round done, Derek takes a look and how it went down
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBeyond the Stage w/ Pablo Center #21: Fabulous Florals
Springtime is flower time! Before our own gardens bloom in a few weeks, our area can still get visual stimulation thanks to an upcoming exhibit at the Pablo…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaHot Dish and Headliners #6: Talking 80s Rock and Promoting Gigs in the Chippewa Valley
The boys bring on Frank Leffelman guitarist for 80s tribute rock band, Kanebrake to talk about the upcoming season, and his Facebook page GIG NIGHT IN THE…
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Fair Talk #50: Meet the 2026 Fairest of the Fair
Presented by the Northern Wisconsin State FairOn this episode we are joined by Adeline Frank, the 2026 Northern Wisconsin State Fair “Fairest of the Fair” to…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMack Chat #83 Meet the Willkom's
On this episode we meet the Willkom family, with dadTony joined by 7th grader Aubrey and 4th grader Graham. Tony and his wife are both MACS alumni, and he…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Legal Talk #19: Building an Online Presence
Nearly every business has a presence on the web, but howdoes one make sure their site is getting seen and getting results? Keenan introduces us to Derek…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Cents w/ Pillar Bank #50 What Does it Mean to be a Community Bank
What does it really mean to be a community bank? In this episode, Tony Meyers and Becky Rouser with Pillar Bank break down what this means to Pillar Bank and…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMoney Donuts: Finding the Balance Between Cheap vs. Expensive
In this episode of Money Donuts, the hosts dive into the debate of buying the cheap option versus going for the more expensive one. Is spending more always…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaThe Kitchen Sink w/ Feed My People #42
Local author, UWEC professor and all around good guy B.J.Hollars visits The Kitchen Sink to talk with Brit and Susie. They cover a wide range of topics…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBrains and Beers #11: Blue Ox vs. Clearwater Comedy vs. Hot Dish
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 MediaBeyond the Bell w/ CFAUSD #12 Academics and Athletics
Athletics in high school are more than wins and losses,they’re an additional opportunity for education and development. At CFAUSD, athletics are robust in…
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Hot Dish and Headliners #5 Austin Marie
Join Zach and Nick as they sit down with Austin Marie and talk about singing competitions weird fate moments. Austin also announces her new band 11:10 must…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaRailroaders Live #13: Track and Field
With nearly 60 athletes, the Track & Field program isone of the largest co-curriculars at Altoona. Ahead of their upcoming season, new head coach Ali…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaThe Kitchen Sink w/ Feed My People #43 Home for Good
In a heartfelt episode, we talk with Astri Graceheart, theexecutive director of Home for Good to learn about this non-profit doing work in Eau Claire. We learn…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaFair Talk #53: 2026 CHI-Hi Extravaganza!
Get ready, Chippewa Falls the 2026 CHI-Hi Extravaganza is coming this April 18th to the Fairgrounds. Booster Club member Chad Hable and event…
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Chippewa Chats #24: Nourishing Hope in Chippewa Falls
With a need that is only growing, Agne’s Table continues to serve individuals and families Chippewa Falls. ExecutiveDirector Paula Gregory joins us to discuss…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Cents w/ Pillar Bank #49 State of Agriculture Markets
This last January the Western Wisconsin Ag Lenders Conference was held in Eau Claire and its an opportunity for those in agricultural financing to get informed…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaHot Dish & Headliners Special BONUS Episode
Zach and “Top Gun” Nick Farley jump on for a quick bonus episode to talk about their experience at the EDGEWOOD SOCIAL CLUB in Ladysmith to see GUNDO and…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBusiness Matters w/ Eau Claire Chamber #5: Powering Business
There are many things that power business in our communityfrom ideas to the people, but let’s not forget about the POWER ITSELF. On this episode, the Chamber’s…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaChippewa Chats #26: Getting Ready to take the Plunge
Presented by Fries Financial in Chippewa Falls, WIWe’re diving headfirst (not literally) into the upcoming POLAR PLUNGE benefitting Special Olympics this March…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaHot Dish and Headliners: Grateful Head with Nick Farley
Zach brings on bassist Nick Farley and introduces him as the co-host. Join uss they talk about his start, hiatus, and rebirth into the music…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDr. Usher Weighs In #83: Easing Health Costs on Employers
The cost of health care remains a burden for both personaland business finances. Dr. David Usher brings back A.J. Sherman from SolarteHealth, to dive more into…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaEduCast #55: Music In and Out of the Classroom
Music education in high school is more than concerts andcompetitions, as it can be the foundation for creativity, confidence and lifelong success. On this…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBusiness Matters: The Mission and Meaning Behind Heart Works
Presented by Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce This month we explore HeartWorks, learning what thisorganization is and how they develop innovative therapies…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDose of Dog #123: Fostering a Home
If you’ve considered opening your home to a furry friend, one way may be through the foster care program offered by the Eau Claire Community Humane…
Eau Claire Hometown Media2/23 Sports Watch
We do an autopsy on a pair of disappointing Blugolds basketball seasons for the men and women
Eau Claire Hometown MediaEau the Places We'll Go #13: Big Time Football is Coming to Eau Claire
Known nationally for elite competition and high-energyshowcases, Pylon 7on7 Football has become one of the premier platforms for young athletes to be seen, and…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMack Chat #79: From TV News to Sharing the MACS Story
A familiar member of the community is bringing hertalents to the McDonell community. Katie Phernetton is the new strategic communications manager following a…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaHot Dish and Headliners #4: Taylor Long of Six Figure Sunrise
Join Zach and Nick "Top Gun” Farley as they talk about upcoming shows and are joined by Taylor Long of Six Figure Sunrise as she joins the fun#localmusic…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaRailroaders Live #12: Boys Basketball Preps for Postseason
The boys basketball tournament is right around the cornerand the Railroaders are hopeful for a long run. Head Coach Paul Heinrichs, and Junior standouts…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBeyond the Stage w/ Pablo #20: Eau Claire Children's Theatre
In this episode, Kathy Wright sits down with AndrewSalvaterra, Board President of the Eau Claire Children’s Theatre, to talk about the vital role the…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBeyond the Stage w/ Pablo #19 - Interview with Chris Kroeze
He is known nationally, but he’ll always belong to WesternWisconsin and this February Chris Kroeze returns to The Pablo to debut his new music and all-new…