Every workplace offers a different dynamic, and navigating those every day can be a challenge - now add the holidays on top of it all? Thank goodness for What's the Difference with Gina & Ross! Tips on how to give gifts, act appropriately at holiday parties, and navigate all the social challenges that come with celebrating the holidays with coworkers.

On this week’s Chauncey's Great Outdoors 12-13-2025. We have Joel Bruce from Brewski Recovery that was on the internet doing a snowmobile recovery on the Fox Chain. Followed by Mark Kubal our perch fishing expert on Lake Michigan and Lt Jacob Holsclaw, from the Wisconsin DNR about UTV and snowmobile safety on the ice. Then we will have the Aiden fishing and hunting report for West Michigan.

Beaver Dam High School girls hockey coach Mike Pogorelec talks about the Golden Beavers 6-0 win over Northland Pines on 12/12/25

Sandy Maxx rolls the winning clip and digs into why “Deep Thought” earned the 2025 WMN Standout of the Year spotlight.

What’s On Tap w/ Sandy Maxx shines a spotlight on Wisconsin’s local music scene with a special holiday call for song submissions. Sandy invites musicians from across the state to share their original holiday tracks while highlighting the importance of supporting local artists during the season.

Submit your holiday-themed music for consideration to be aired on “Sandy’s Holiday Soundtrack” radio show on WTMJ, hosted by Sandy Maxx!

Use the Google Form form below and provide accurate details so your creation will be represented well.

Audio files must be in mp3 format and the song must have a Holiday (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, Festivus, New Year’s, Winter Solstice, etc.) or winter theme.

The goal is to spotlight Wisconsin and Wisconsin-connected talent. While that is preferred, it is not a requirement.

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Submissions will be accepted until Mon, Dec 15 at 11 P.M. and early submissions strongly encouraged.

Submit using this Google Form: https://forms.gle/UqU7edN64EtM5hdp7

What’s On Tap w/ Sandy Maxx delivers a super-sized holiday edition packed with music, culture, and community. Milwaukee singer Joel Kopischke joins Sandy live in studio to share his festive parody songs and preview his upcoming performances at the Waukesha Civic Theatre, including The Song You Need to Hear: “Ground Control to Santa Claus.” The episode also features updates on Wisconsin holiday events and cancellations, a re-air of WMN’s Standout of the Year Deep Thought, a festive Cratchits cast party conversation from Milwaukee Rep’s A Christmas Carol, and holiday performances from The WhiskeyBelles and MKE Tenors. It’s a warm, local, and distinctly Wisconsin way to head into the weekend.

Milwaukee singer Joel Kopischke joins What’s On Tap w/ Sandy Maxx to talk holiday song parodies, seasonal performances, and what makes local Christmas shows so special. He also previews his upcoming concerts at the Waukesha Civic Theatre and shares the inspiration behind his festive favorites.

The 3 seed Wisconsin Badgers travel to Texas for the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament to face the Stanford Cardinal. Wisconsin comes away with their first win ever over Stanford and advance to their 8th consecutive Elite Eight.

Silvy and Dionne reveal the 5 finalists for the 2025 Holiday Parody Song Contest