Eau Claire Hometown Media

The guys sit down with their buddy GUNDO who dropped a new single. Hear about the process of writing,recording and finishing a product. Check out Gundo on all platforms for their new single THE DIRT. He will also be at The Plus downtown Eau Claire May 15th featuring Valleykil.

This month, Troy Bostrom and Jarid Bresina preview ShowtimePro Wrestling’s Last Call: Burgers, Brews and Bodyslams which will be an outdoor show at the Nichol Inn in Knapp on Saturday May 16th. Free admission which a great card line-up that Troy and Jarid layout. The cardincludes some familiar names and some fun storylines. Later, we dive more into how Jarid (aka: Kevin Hawk) gotinto the wrestling...

Friend of Emilie and someone who has been active in thecommunity, Sylvia Gengenbach comes back on the program.  Grab your own cup of coffee and enjoy this conversation between two friends. She talks about her upbringing in Hayward and her father’s eccentric past.  How sheended up going to UW-Eau Claire as a history/English major over other options and why her activism in college may have drawn som...

Summer camp is a staple of youth and on this episode welearn about how one area business plays a role. Mark Sieglaff is with C&N Manufacturing, which is a company that builds trunks and for years has been specializing in building them for summer campers.  With some camps lasting several weeks at a time, the trunks needed by the kids attending them are ultra-important. In the process we learn m...

Good friends, sophomore Margaret Bohl and senior AvoryAnderson take over this episode.  They focus on Avory’s participation with and love of track and field.  She explains the nuances of discuss, her favorite event, and how being a senior she has taken on a leadership role. In addition, she shares the story of missing an event once, and the practical reason she now wears bright pink. #catholicpodc...

After years of serving delicious grinders and pizza in thearea for decades, the team at Mancino’s is now serving up  an all-new podcast.  On the debut episode, Ryan and Samantha bring on Regis Athletic Director Michael McHorney. They take him through 10 questions at the table, examples including: -           How did he end up with the AD position role atRegis, after many years with area non-profit...

On this week's episode of Marcon Unleashed, Dan starts by talking about his experience meeting up with one of the current candidates running for sheriff in the next election. Next he mentions the job opening that he has for his landscaping business, and the upcoming flea market on May 30th. The first news topic that Dan covers is the recent attempted assassination of president Donald Trump, an...

On this episode we discuss the opportunities and challenges of starting and funding a business from bootstrapping to family borrowing to bank loans.  We get a first-hand account, from Hunter Custer, who is a local entrepreneur and the proprietor of Custer Cones Ice Cream shops in the area. At the age of 18, Hunter began selling ice cream at a Chippewa Falls location and has since expanded.  -     ...

How long does it really   take to build or rebuild your credit? In this quick Donut Hole episode, we break down realistic timelines and what actually makes a difference. You can see results in as little as six months, but those early gains can be fragile if you’re not careful. You’ll also learn how to maintain your credit over time, even after paying off big loans like a house or car. From keeping...

Derek's weekly look at sports from a local angle and the perspective of a teenager.

Back to the pitch as spring brings the girls soccer season.  Altoona head coach Jeremy Gilbert, along with midfielder Lulu Strehlo discuss the current season.  It’s a season of transition for the Railroaders with plenty of turnover and we learn what that has been like as the program’s strong foundation has been a huge benefit. #highschoolsports #girlssoccer #highschoolsoccer#podcastrecommendations...

Zach talks about summer lovin and Nick talks about the loss of his friend. They bring in bass player Rick Anderson who’s been playing in the area for over 50 years. Hear about teenage pyrotechnics, life as a traveling rock band in an international beer truck, and some wild gig stories. Definitely gonna need a part 2 as he still had notes left. Definitely a fun one! #localmusic #eauclairemusic #liv...

Connect, Grow and Lead.  We shine a spotlight on the importance of the Chippewa Valley Young Professionals organization with Kyle Standen joining Mike and Scott on thisepisode.  Kyle is a certified architect at Wendel Companies and after learning the process one most go through to earnthe title, we then dive into the presence of the young professionals locally.  Why people should sign up andthe re...

The Family Support Center in Chippewa Falls has focused fordecades on empowering people in the area to have safe and healthy relationships. Outgoing Executor Director Geri Segal and incoming Executive Director Jeni Haddad detail the vital role they play in strengthening families across the community. Not only do we explore the work they do, but also thetransition process as Geri hands the reigns t...

Get ready to fire up your appetite as BBQ Fest returns tothe fairgrounds Saturday May 16th.  The event has grown to include 18 teams and is now sanctioned by the KC BBQ Society.  We’ll break down what you can expect, and learn more about the world of competitive BBQ with Deano Tinjumof Big Ten Bones out of Stanley.  He details how he has cooked across the country, his favorite meats and maybe just...

Scott has a big issue with local baseball and dives into it here

In this quick Donut Hole episode, we break down what actually moves your credit score—and how to improve it fast. From payment history to credit utilization, our experts explain the biggest factors that can help (or hurt) your score. You’ll also learn practical strategies like paying down credit cards or using a consolidation loan to boost your credit if you’re preparing for a major purchase like...

A unique audience experience comes to The Heyde Center onMay 8th with Stool Pigeon Pete Dinner Theatre EXPERIENCE.  Eau Claire husband and wife team of Jim and Jane Jeffries have written and directed this musical comedy about peoplesneaking alcohol into a speakeasy.  Jerry Way will be leading a live jazz band for the performance too.  The show will be accompanied by dinner.  Jim and Jane tell us a...

Ron Poquette is one of those Eau Claire legends whosestory never gets old.  From him athletic prowess at Memorial High School to eventually working at a law firm that wouldone day have his name attached.  We catch up with Ron on this latest episode (including how he almost played pro baseballtoo like his brother Tom). #eauclaire #eauclairewi #podcast #podcastrecommendation #localstories

Moving doesn’t have to mean chaos, cardboard avalanches and questioning every life choice you’ve ever made.  Sally Flinck from Two Men and a Truck has seen it all, and talks with Kaylynn Winegar about advice for those readying for a move.  From packing hacks that won’t drive you crazy to what to do on moving day.  Two Men and Truck is a nationwide business with a significant local presence, and ca...

Root, Root, Root for the Home Team! The Chippewa River Baseball League dates to 1910 and is one of the oldest active leagues in the country. One of the teams is the Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks, which have This team have existed in its current iteration since 2024 and Assistant Manager Dawson Rice joins us to educate us on the league, team and what to expect as the 2026 season gets going. The league...

What does it really take to build something from nothing-andthen let it go?  For 16 years, Josh and his wife Heidi owned their own garbage business before selling it five yearsago.  We hear the story of how they turned a significant failure in a sandwich business (a million dollars in the hole!), to a second chance with a trash business to eventually selling it and obtaining a massive financial wi...

The team at ReforMedicine continues to grow as Dr. Usher usto Physician Assistant Joel Weller. He did his Physician Assistant training at Mayo in Rochester before embarking on this profession for the last two years.  After starting out in Urgent Care in Minnesota, he has come to Eau Claire to work at ReforMedicine.   How did his experience at Mayo seeing “rare” instances,train him for the day-to-d...

The 2026 marathon weekend is just about upon us and Adam and Emily ready us for the nuances of what to expect. Whether this is your first time participating or are a seasoned veteran, you’ll gain important information as they take you on this final journey of how the weekend operates. From advice on tapering your training, sleep to diet (what to avoid).  Plus, why familiarizing yourself with the c...

One way schools are connecting students with the real world,is through work-based learning programs.  Students today are gaining hands-on experience that goes beyond textbooks.  In the process, they are gaining insight into possible careers and accumulating skills that only real-experience can bring. McKenna Hibbard is a senior at Altoona, but hasn’t attendeda class at the high school in several m...