In this episode we chat with a Boys and Girls Club staffmember who literally grew up at the Black River Falls center.  Keisha Matthews is currently the BRF location’s Assistant Center Director, who went from being a kid hanging around after school to now guiding the next generation. She is also a parent who placed her own child in the program.

Along the way, we learn how she once helped to win a $5kprize from Nickelodeon for her club 20 years ago!

With the NBA reaching All Star Weekend, Derek takes a peek at where things stand for the Bucks and the Timberwolves

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 already do (in a good way). Heather takes you through the waysyou can give you dog small choices throughout the day that can make a big difference in your relationship.  Fromletting them choose where to walk, to treats to when its just time to lay down on the bed your dog can be the CEO of their life.

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, nerdy references into his song writing. He and the Adam Bohanan Trio come to the Heyde Center on Saturday March 28th and ahead of thatperformance he sits down with us.

We learn about his experience reaching the semi-final stageof NBC’s The Voice in 2024.

How Steve Wonder’s works has influenced his song writing

The impact his parents’ own music career has had on his own.

His process for writing songs

And the dream venue he’d like to perform at

#adambohanan #livemusic #wisconsin #whatshappening#thingstodochippewafalls #thingstodoeauclaire #podcastrecommendation#musicpodcast

Operator of the popular Modicum Brewing, Eric Rykal, joinshis colleagues Andrew and Nick with MoonRidge to discuss the passion of beer brewing and operating a location in the local business climate.  He shares insight into his thought process as to what his nine-year old business brews and how he follows (and avoids) trends that come along.

And the guys into the science behind brewing and the varyingchoices to the process that lead to different products. Eric highlights the tiny details he’s become obsessed over.

Did a local coach just try to "dunk" on ScottA major event is coming to Carson Park and Scott is on board, but with one lingering question...Are people now just complaining for the sake of complaining in Menomonie...

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 application for his new position. The goal the fairgrounds have in making  the venue accessible to groups to use and stay relevant with lots competition for entertainment dollars

#GoChippewaCounty #eauclairepodcast #eauclairepod #thingstodoinchippewa #joy #happiness #podcastrecommendations

How would you know if you could retire early? Pat and Jesse go over some steps to help determine how you can answer that question, including matters of debt, being satisified with what you have, living on less than what you bring in, and having multiple income streams available after you stop working.
The Purpose Driven Retirement Podcast is the podcast version of the weekly radio show with Pat Couture and Jesse Becker, financial advisors with Keystone, an Eau Claire, Wisconsin based firm. The program takes a look at topics related to retirement planning and the necessary areas to cover in putting together plans which are individually tailored to suit the needs to any particular individual or couple.#financialadvice #smartmoney #buildwealth #budgetbetter #eauclairepodcast #eauclairefinance #eauclairepod #smartbusinesstips

This episodes dives into the powerful role that co-curricular activities play in high school experience.  Beyond the classroom, these programs help students build confidence, leadership skills and meaningful relationships.  Altoona High school junior Annika Nesseth and senior Aleigha Jones tell us the variety of clubs and activities they are in and the benefits they feel they are getting from them.  The conversation highlights how their participation fosters teamwork, time management, maturity and can be a greatresume builder.

 #leadershipskills#characterbuilding #localpodcast #studentactivities #studentleaders#highschoollife #leearningbeyondtheclassroom #podcastrecommendations

Breaking down health monopolies and opening more choices and opportunities is the goal of SolarteHealth. On this episode Dr. David Usher, learns more about SolarteHealth from Director of Growth Partnerships A.J. Sherman.  SolarteHealth is a new health plan that works with independent practitioners who operate in an open market,offering high quality and competitive prices.  Their objective through a competitive open-market environment is todeliver better experiences and better pricing.

-       In practice, how do they envision creating this?

-       How Many Different Providers Do they Work With?

-       The different way to look at Hospitals

#healthcarfinancing #healthcarecosts #medicialcost #healthpolicy #eauclairedoctors #wisconsin #podcastrecommendations