Around River City Podcast

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Yes, she is La Crosse's Sweetheart, and she's okay with that BUT, Brittany is a whole lot more.  In this podcast with Brit (part 1 of 2) we talk about the need to perform, becoming a "celebrity" and her love of sparkle and Christmas.  I'm really curious about how those loves began and why she still feels them so strongly.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Huus is a very successful, local musician and producer.  He's worked with just about every musician and musical organization in the area.  He's worked with national recording stars and he's even won a Grammy Award.  Believe it or not, our musical conversation started with....basketball.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He goes by Lino and he was born in Bolivia.  He coaches soccer, he mixes drinks and he wants to make things better, in Bolivia and here in La Crosse.  Oh...and he speaks 3 languages (and still going). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Walsh was a police officer for the City of LaCrosse for 30 years and he has seen more than I could have imagined.  We talk about how he came to be a cop, what it's like "in the moment" and what it's like after.  Tom is proud of his hometown and proud to have served.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The roots of the La Crosse music scene are deep.  The culture goes way...WAY back.  Joe Cody has been a part of it for a long time and is still going strong.  Writing new music, playing whenever he can and livin' his life.  Join us for a relaxed, conversation about music, friends, singing with his kids, influences and time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Art Fahey has been the La Crosse Center Director for 20 years and has seen a lot of stuff.  Turns out, rock stars don't just trash their hotel rooms.  It's been a hard, fun and very satisfying career for Art.  We talk about his history, where The Center is going and the biggest show to hit the stage there.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm continuing my conversations inspired by October being breast cancer awareness month.  So the topic is breasts.  And this time, to be specific, it's Lisa Olson's breast implants.  If you know Lisa, you know this will be an interesting conversation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and so breasts are something we should talk about.  There will be a few episodes on that topic coming this month but my first conversation is with breast cancer survivor Chrissy Russel.  What a story, what a lady.  Be warned, there will be some heavy moments but she and her story are nothing but inspiring. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

This time around I get to know Dominique Luecke.  I knew that Dominique works with the La Crosse Community Theater but not much else.  Turns out she is a pie baking, day dreaming mother & wife who disputes her place in her sibling hierarchy.  It's amazing what you learn when you start a conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess is a writer, performer, a blogger and one of the people that make this such a cool place to live.  Join us for a fun and interesting conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you not love the mouthwatering edible art that Jen Barney creates for us every day?  But there's a lot more to her than Food TV domination and her ninja skills with a pastry bag.  The story of Jen includes lot's of Jell-o, lots of hustle and a family tradition of foster parenting and adoption.  Jen Barney is definitely one of the people that make River City a very cool place...

Life on the farm is not easy in the best of times.  On this edition of Around River City I'll have conversations with 2 people who are living the life and getting through this pandemic as best they can.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our kids are also working from home these days.  And missing out on a lot of firsts and lasts.  That's big when you're in grade school and very big when you're in high school.  We'll talk with Sydney and Betsy, two 5th graders and with Virginia a high school senior.  What are they enjoying?  Missing?  Wishing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shelly Fortner is the Executive Director of The Hunger Task Force on La Crosse.  Jean Taylor is half of The Morning Sickness on 95.7 The Rock and the Operations Manager for the 6 radio stations of Midwest Family of La Crosse.  We'll talk about how the Coronavirus has changed things, how you can help and how unsure everything seems to be right now.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Ken talks with Barry about how the La Crosse Public Library is helping us all get through these Coronavirus days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.