Minocqua Cast

Bryn Lottig, author of No Child Left Inside , joined the MinocquaCast to discuss her Best Selling Book! Aimed at igniting the movement of "Transforming the Next Generation Through Experiential Learning," Bryn details the life she's lived that fueled this masterpiece. Parents, Teachers & Leaders will all benefit from this perspective on problem solving and striving toward self-act...

Chad Bierbrauer, owner of Minocqua Pontoon Cruises & Rentals and Adventure Snowmobile Tours, joins the show to talk about how the niche for Northwoods tourism was developed and implemented through his lifelong passions! He is one of my favorite people as his personality and positivity shine through in every interaction we've had dating back decades. Enjoy the show and share the podcast wit...

Today's show I welcome 3 needle movers, Mary Jo, Joy and the heart of the Be Kind Be Nice movement, Megan! It's all happening in Mercer, WI and sure to touch your soul with their story and mission. Enjoy the show and make you follow their pages to get involved int he upcoming fundraisers that will directly impact YOUR community! Follow Our Guest: bekindbenice.com https://www.facebook.com/j...

Today we are pulling back the curtain on local television Legend....Dan Hagen, of WJFW News. You will be delighted to hear he is in fact a real human. He is not a robot. He is honest, creative, self-deprecating, and as likable a person you want delivering your nightly news. From Appleton to Arbor Vitae and Northfield to Rhinelander, we talk about the how, what and why small town living is the grea...

Alexandra Kuckkahn delivers the most heartfelt message on Autism and building a community in Minocqua that has allowed her daughter to flourish. Please share this podcast with a friend and support the 3rd ANNUAL AUTISM ACCEPTANCE FUNDRAISER happening this Saturday, April 12th, at the Hazelhurst Town Hall! Follow Our Guest: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572277152132 https://www.facebook...

Stephanie and I discussed the issues facing the Lac Du Flambeau Native American Reservation and her ideas for progress and change. Stephanie is an absolute Force of Nature! Please SHARE this show with everyone able to vote in LDF and make sure you are at the polls APRIL 1, 2025! Follow Our Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/shweffdawoo⁠ Follow the Show: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/minocquacast⁠⁠...

Nikki and Gary Engels of the Leadership Academy in Woodruff joined the show discuss the highlights and lowlights on their journey to becoming two of the most influential people in the Lakeland community. The stories of pain, perseverance and positivity will brighten the best of days. Enjoy the conversation! Follow Our Guest: ⁠LeadershipacademyWI.com⁠ https://www.facebook.com/woodruffmartialarts Fo...

Dan Long and Josh Tilley of Downforce Motorsports are on the show to discuss their business venture roots and what made Minocqua a place they opened up shop! The road from High School to the Military, to Minocqua has always been filled with raw power and burning gas! Enjoy this conversation! 0:00- 5:00 - Cold open, Show Updates & Thank Yous 5:00- 1:10:00 - Pure Gold of Downforce Motorsports Fo...

This week, 
the MinocquaCast Musician Series feature Scott Kirby! One of the Kindest souls in the Northwoods discuss the trek from Rhinelander to Minocqua and all that's in between on his rise from grade school to recording artist! Don't miss this episode & share it with your music lovers! Follow Our Guest: www. ScottKirbyMusic.com https://www.facebook.com/scottkirbymusic Email: scottkir@scott...

Will Jeffery is the founder of American Pond Hockey and Minocqua Sauna! The event is growing at an exponential rate that has drawn teams to Minocqua Lake from as far away as the UK! Listen to his fascinating origin of a the new winter staple in the Northwoods! Check out: www. AmericanPondHockey.com Enjoy the conversation! Follow the Show: MINOCQUACAST on Facebook Check out the MUSIC: www.peterprin...

Carol Warden joins the show to discuss the current state of Northwoods' Lakes. She comes highly recommended from past MinocquaCast guests and you will see why! She is a UW Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist with hands-on experience in diagnosing and reporting the state of the our greatest asset up North. ***Carol said “Mud Minnows” found on Trout Lake, but messaged me to correct that to “MUD PUPP...

Continuing the MinocquaCast Musicians Series with Phyl Wickham, another one of the best musicians playing today in the Northwoods! From Rhinelander to Minocqua via Duluth, this musical journey is a great lesson in finding your passion and building your life and principles around it. Enjoy the laughs and conversation! Follow the Show: www. MINOCQUACAST.com 
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Kicking off a new series with Brad Emanuel, one of the best musicians playing today in the Northwoods! His journey is one of those inspiring tales that reminds us all that dreams can become reality when you jump in with both feet! Enjoy the laughs and conversation! Make sure you are following Brad on his socials and go to www. BradEmanuel.com for all his touring dates and Merchandise. Follow the S...

What better day to release the MinocquaCast than Charlie Scott's Birthday!?! This conversation is one for all you Musky enthusiasts. Charlie was born in Woodruff, moved to Arizona, yet kept coming back to Minocqua because it offers a side of life many know of but few experience on the bow of a fishing boat. His musky stories are fantastic and his social media is all the proof you need. Make sure y...

Mike Feldbruegge reached out to me after listening to Ep. 7 with Fred Maulson. We went to High School together and it was a great conversation regarding Minocqua experiences from our youth and how they differ having the benefit of time to reflect on those around us. Thanks for listening and I hope you listen to all the shows to gain all perspectives of small town living. Enjoy the conversation! Fo...

Jason Sloan is a Minocqua Legend and host of BADFISH RADIO, discussing the some of the hot topics in the Northwoods fishing scene with some of the most relevant influencers in the industry. Make sure to follow the show on the links below & Enjoy the conversation! BADFISH RADIO: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LOhFQXzx4e2AzxdyZOg7l Follow the Show: www. MINOCQUACAST.com 
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Krystal Westphal is the President & CEO of the Let's Minocqua Visitors Bureau, and is a key cog in the machine that brings visitors to the Minocqua area! I know you have noticed that there are more tourists and activity throughout the community, and you will find out in this conversation Krystal, and her team of excellence, have exceeded our expectations! Visit these websites to become a F...

Jamie Schauss is a Boulder Junction native and is a living example that success and happiness are not found on the conventional roads. She switched directions in her career goals and traveled to places that shaped her life. Enjoy the conversation! Follow Jamie: www. SweetMana.com www.pinterest.com/sweetmanabotanicals Instagram @ sweetmanabotanicals www.amazon.com/stores/SweetMana/page/C3225345-9FB...

Fred Maulson's journey growing up in Lac Du Flambeau and impacting his community as a tribal Conservation officer branched into a far greater role creating policies that have benefitted the Native American people across the country. His work with the youth has been a theme his entire life and he is taking the next step in this journey as he runs for Tribal Chairman next month with a mission to...

Host, Eric Kleinschmidt is solo today! We appreciate all of you and discuss the direction of the show and encourage all of you to take a minute to share the show with your friends and family and get involved! Email the show with any of your recommendations for guests and great small businesses in the Northwoods! Email: minocquacast@gmail.com 
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Emilymae King is a FORCE of Nature! Minocqua is lucky to have a woman with the relentless desire to live and experience all the Northwoods has to offer. Her infectious personality is what true leaders possess and she has used her gifts to form communities in Arts, Education and Mycology. Join us as we talk about the opportunities you have to make Minocqua, your Minocqua! 
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Duke Hillinger and I got together on the dock of the Aqua Bowl for the Old-Timer's Reunion show over the 4th of July Weekend to announce some water ski acts... and we had so much fun we got together again on this show to talk about his fascinating life as a Minocqua Legend! Enjoy the conversation! Follow Duke and check out the work he is doing now, as well make sure you check us out online on...

The Handrick name is one of the oldest in the town of Minocqua. This week, Joe Handrick joins the show to discuss his roots, his family, and his life of service to our great state of Wisconsin and local community. Joe’s Dad, Glenn Handrick, was known as "Mr. Minocqua," and spent 92 years building a family and relationships on the island. Perhaps the most legendary was the "Parkway Coffee Klatch,"...

In this episode of the MINOCQUA CAST I am joined by Billy and Michael Fried, of Camp Agawak fame! Billy has been a key member of the community for years - as a young camper, summer counselor, Min-Aqua-Bat President, business owner and Minocqua Town Board Supervisor, offering years of service to improve the place we love. Michael's path to the Northwoods was different, and even though he spent...

In the first episode of the Minocqua Cast, host Eric Kleinschmidt explores the question, “Why Mincouqa?,” with long-time Minocqua resident and friend, Bryon Black. Bryon is the Executive Director of the Northwoods Wildlife Center and the President the Lakeland Area Mountain Biking Organization. On the show, Bryon talks about his time in Minocqua as a kid and teenager, meeting his wife and raising...