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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 MediaBoard by Board w/ Randi: Pivoting from Teacher to Realtor (and becoming a "Star" along the way)
Many people pivot their careers and on this episode we meet Amber Steffel who is a real estate agent. Her love for kids created a passion for teaching but…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaFair Talk presented by Northern Wisconsin State Fair #52: Harley-Davidson Riders Rejoice
Greg and Rob with the Chippewa Falls Harley-Davidson visitto build excitement for the Great Lakes Hog Rally at the Fairgrounds this June. This will bring…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Cents w/ Pillar Bank #48 Implementing the Right Culture
How does a company develop a true culture when employees are spread out amongst various locations? 18 months ago,Pillar Bank implemented a program called…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDose of Dog #119 - Letting Your Pup Be the CEO
This episode dives into the wild world of dog agency-AKA giving your canine the power to make decisions, voice opinions and run the household more than they…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaThe Living Gallery w/ The Heyde Center #6: Adam Bohanan
Adam Bohanan is a Twin Cities based musician and songwriterwhose music draws from soul, jazz, funk and R&B. He also likes to incorporate, as his bio suggests…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaChippewa Chats #25 - A Space for All in the Area
New Fair Executive Director Brian Maki explains how an attempt to simply get a “news scoop” for his previous employer, turned into an accidental job…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDr. Usher Weighs In #82 - Creating an Open-Market in Health Care
Breaking down health monopolies and opening more choices and opportunities is the goal of SolarteHealth. On this episode Dr. David Usher, learns more about…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaEduCast #54: Learning Outside the Classroom
This episodes dives into the powerful role that co-curricular activities play in high school experience. Beyond the classroom, these programs help students…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaRunning on Air w/ EC Marathon #14 - Keeping You in the Game
As in any physical activity, bumps and bruises can happen torunners. Dr. Curt Riley is a PT with Phileo Health in Altoona who is no stranger to the running…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBrains and Beers #10: City of Altoona vs. Valley Sports Academy
Hosted by the Phoenix Taproom and Kitchen in downtown Eau Claire, this month's edition features Chase Hoople from Valley Sports Academy taking on Roy Atkinson…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDose of Dogs #122 How to Introduce a New Dog to the Family
Whether bringing a dog into your family for the first time, or adding an additional one to the home, there are essential steps for successfully adding a dog…
Eau Claire Hometown Media2/9 Chippewa Valley Sports Watch presented by Toycen Ford
A local basketball official has cried foul of area coaches/players/spectators/administrators and Scott has thoughts on that. Also, there are a couple of local…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaChippewa Falls Area Unified School District Beyond the Bell #11 Building the Best Culture for"The Middle"
Accountability is front and center at the Chippewa FallsMiddle School. With one of the top 10 largest middle schools in the state of Wisconsin, its important…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaCoffee at the Cottage #88: Mayor Candidate Grady Richartz
The mayoral race in Menomonie takes center stage thiselection season and it starts with a primary on February 17th. One of the challengers to long-term…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaHot Dish and Headliners #3: Zac Neal and Special Local Music Announcement
Join Zach and Nick as they sit down with Zac Neal of To Be Alive (TBA), singer and guitar player of Neal Brothers Acoustic Duo, and drummer of their band…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaRailroaders Live #11: Celebrating Girls in Sports
Railroaders' head girls basketball coach Michelle Peplinski returns to share insight as the team readies for the postseason later in the month. We also discuss…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaThe Kitchen Sink #41: Partners with the Community
In this episode, Brit and Susie are joined by Angela Roe,Partnership Manager at Feed My People Food Bank to talk about the critical role she and her team play…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMack Chat #80: There is No Substitute
We hear the personal perspective of the McDonellCatholic School system with Beth Leahy and one of her kids, her oldest Cate (age 5). Beth shares the experience…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Cents w/ Pillar Bank #47 What Are Your Savings Habits
Saving Money isn’t about getting rich, its about being ready. Lisa Lyon and Brooke McLaren with Pillar Bank joinus to provide some ideas to create good habits…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaCoffee at the Cottage #86 - Reaching the Summit
Now in its second full year in operation, Summit Academy inMenomonie has established itself as an education option for families in the area. The Principal Jen…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBeyond the Stage w/ Pablo #18: The Vibrancy of the Area's Literary Arts
One of Eau Claire’s master of the pen BJ Hollars joins the podcast to highlight the area’s writing scene. A prolific writer and creator, BJ is the Director of…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaRailroaders Live #10: Lets Play Hockey
The postseason nears for area high school hockey,including for RAM Hockey, with head coach Mick Podruch sitting down with us to give an update on the season…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDr. Usher Weighs In #81 - Skin Deep: Welcoming our Area's New Dermatology Clinic
This Fall, ReforMedicine unveiled its exciting addition toits offerings, with Derm Direct, a dermatology clinic. ReforMedicine Physician Assistant Lori…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBeyond the Bell #10: Incoming Superintendent Brad Saron
Incoming CFAUSD Superintendent Dr. Brad Saron discusses why he wanted this job and what the next few months will be like ahead of his official start date of…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDose of Dog #121: What's Bugging Your Dog? Triggers, Thresholds and Calmer Days
What potentially sets your dog off and how much they can handle before stress takes over? Like us as humans, dogs too have items that fire them off and a limit…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaRunning on Air with Eau Claire Marathon #13 - Entering the Elite Space
Coach, competitive runner and previous Eau Claire Marathon winner Danny Docherty is this episode’s guest with Adam and Emily. A well-known name in Twin Cities…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDose of Dog #120: Paws & Considerations and the questions to ask before adopting
Considering adding a dog to your family in 2026? Heather is here to give you a primer on some questions you should ask to greatly increase the chance this dog…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaEau the Places We'll Go #12 - Banbury Art Crawl
Grab your walking shoes and that sense of wonder as wepreview the 2026 Banbury Art Crawl with coordinator Mindy Huntress. This FREE and family-friendly started…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaCoffee at the Cottage #87 Major Announcements and Other City Updates
Grab your own cup of coffee and join us for this latestepisode. Emilie starts off by giving a sad us a sad update on a major summertime event in Menomonie. She…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaFeed My People's Kitchen Sink #40 - LuAnn Livingston
The backbone of any organization such as Feed My People arethe volunteers and donor and one of them is highlighted here with LuAnn Livingston. She details her…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBoard by Board with Randi McVinnie #1
The area has no shortage of stories of entrepreneurs who’ve built “board by board” and this series will highlight those individuals and their stories. On the…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaFair Talk #49: Sweet as Honey, the Buzz about Bees
Get ready to BEE amazed! The 2nd AnnualChippewa Valley Bee Expo comes to the Northern Wisconsin State Fairground this April and Director Galen Klisiewicz gives…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaThe Living Gallery w/ The Heyde Center #5 : Insun Park and the Generals
As part of her first tour outside of Korea, Insun Park andher band The Generals will be coming to the Heyde Center on Thursday February 26th. This fusion of…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Cents #46: Tips for Building Credit
Nearly everyone has a credit score and on this episodePillar Bank’s Sylvan Erickson (Chief Credit Officer) and Tony Meyers (VP Commercial Loan Officer) discuss…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Legal Talk #18: The Sweet Side of Business
Taking your hobby and turning it into a side-hustle can tapinto a sweet reward for you. We learn just that as Sam Schlewitz talks with Clear Water Sugar Shack…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaEC Chamber Business Matters #3 UWEC and the Connection to the Community
The Chamber at UWEC share more than a century ofinterconnected history and the vibrant partnership is highlighted here as Interim Chancellor Dr. Michael Carney…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaRailroaders Live #9: AD provides a mid-season update and discusses some hot button topics
Altoona AD Andrew Caudill gives us a mid-season update onthe Railroaders program and shares insights into topics at the forefront of scholastic athletics…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaChippewa Chats #17 : Giving in the Community
Presented by Fries Financial GroupThe philanthropic nature of the Chippewa community is soaked into the soul of residents. Helping to facilitate this for…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaEduCast #52: The Role of School Board 101
The role of school boards is oft-misunderstood and to helpclear up their responsibilities, objectives and goals is Altoona School Board VP Hillarie Roth. She…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBrains and Beers #9 : Boys and Girls Club vs. NW State Fair vs. Chippewa Steel
Hosted by the Phoenix Taproom and Kitchen in downtown Eau Claire, this month's edition features representatives from the Boys and Girls Club, Northern…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaFeed My People's Kitchen Sink #39 - Wild About Health
Brit and Susie invite Mickey Ganschow onto the podcast to highlight the bond between Feed My People Food Bank and Marshfield Clinic. Mickey is the Community…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaHot Dish and Headliners #1: New Podcast, Who Dis?
New podcast, who dis? Meet the host of this new podcast Hotdish and Headliners Zach Johnson! Frontman of the Eau Claire cover band Shovelhead, Zach has met…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaFair Talk #48 - Honoring a Legend
After years or livestock weigh-ins, signing concert acts and the unmistakable smell of fried food, Rusty Volk has retired from the Northern Wisconsin State…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMack Chat: Mother/Daughter
Rebecca Beaufeaux, one of the teachers in the McDonell system, is joined by her daughter Delilah on the episode. We get a glimpse into why one family not only…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Cents w/ Pillar Bank #45 - State of the Bank
The President and CEO of Pillar Bank, Shane Bauer, looksback at the last year and assess the goals they had set and where the bank succeeded. He notes examples…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaWhere to Next? Travel Tips from a Local Travel Planning Agent
Presented by Poquette, Donnellan and Schlewtiz Law As a local business, Poquette, Donnellan and Schlewtiz Law shares that bond with other local entrepreneurs…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaThe Living Gallery w/ Heyde Center - Accents, Pubs, Folk Music and more with Dallahan
The band DALLAHAN brings their blend of jazz, funk and popto the Heyde Center on Thursday January 15th. On this episode, we talk with three of the band…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBrains and Beers #8: Northwestern Bank vs. CVTC
Hosted by the Phoenix Taproom and Kitchen in downtown Eau Claire, this month's edition features representatives from Northwestern Bank face Chippewa Valley…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBeyond the Bell #9 Business Education & The Birdcage
Applying lessons beyond the classroom is the goal of school-based enterprise, a part of the business education at CHI-HI. Heidi Warren, the business/marketing…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaEau the Places We'll Go - Bragging about Eau Claire
Bragging about our area’s highlights is the job of Visit EauClaire’s Senior PR Manager Luke Alexopoulos. He pulls back the curtain on how Eau Claire is…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaChippewa Chats w/ Fries Financial #23 STATE CHAMPIONS
Presented by Fries Financial GroupThe McDonell Macks brought home the WIAA Eight-PlayerFootball Championship this Fall and the head coach Mark Maloney joins us…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaDr. Usher Weighs In #80 - Advancing Healthcare Forward
Longtime area business owner, Natasha Plank-Ottum knowsintimately the strain of healthcare on employees and employers. Costs cut into business growth and…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaEduCast #51 - Let's Talk about Bullying
The number one concern amongst parents across the country is a fear of bullying at schools. Altoona Middle School Guidance Counselor Kaitlyn Ingrebretsen and…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaEau the Place's We'll Go #10 - Strolling downtown
Presented by Visit Eau ClaireThe heartbeat of a community is downtown and Eau Claire isno different. This area of the community has seen spectacular growth…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaCoffee at the Cottage #85 The Mayor's Office
Menomonie Mayor Randy Knaack is back looking ahead into2026. - The possibility of an event center/sportsfacility coming to Menomonie is attainable with…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaRailroaders Live #8: Swishing and Dishing with Boy's Basketball
We head back to the hardwood and catch up with theRailroader’s boys basketball team. Head Coach Paul Heinrichs and players Greyson Becker and Owen Gunderson…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaThe Kitchen Sink w/ Feed My People #38 Shipping and Receiving Good Times
The warehouse at Feed My People Food Bank stores itemswall-to-wall and floor to ceiling, with a team that helps to manage it all. On this episode, we meet two…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaBeyond the Stage w/ Pablo #17: The Confluence of Art
The creative magic at the Pablo isn’t only on the stagebut exists on the walls too! Erika Crotty the Center’s Gallery Manager and Teva Dekel with the…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaMack Chat #78 - Bringing Home the Golden Ball
Hail the Champs! We celebrate the 2026 McDonell Macks State Championship football with head coach Mark Maloney ’68 and Senior running back/linebacker Eli Stepp…
Eau Claire Hometown MediaLocal Legal Talk with Poquette Donnellan & Schlewitz #1
On the debut episode of this new series that will dive into legal matters from a local lens in the Chippewa Valley, we set the foundation by learning more…