Business associates and good friends, Brian brings on BryanRenton who is the VP of Mortgage at CCF Bank. They discuss the local mortgage lending world but most definitely branch off that for a chat among buddies.  Thisconversation is the most high-energy “mortgage lending” chat you’ve ever heard.

While you pay the bank for your mortgage, they are theservicing agent. Bryan details how it works and what people like him do to gather the most options.

The director of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, based in thearea, Julie Bomar is the guest on this episode. W.F.U. is an advocacy group supporting agriculture and rural communities in the state.  How does this look inaction and what are some of the focuses and biggest challenges right now?

The changing landscape of rural communities including access to services and ownership.

In this episode, we explore how relationships evolve, even after nearly a decade together. Couples share how curiosity, open dialogue, and challenging assumptions help deepen understanding and prevent future conflicts. From navigating pregnancy to coping with illness and loss, their stories reveal how meaningful connection and knowledge can strengthen love. We also explore why “never assume” is a core relationship rule and how something as simple as “bumper bowling” offers unexpected wisdom about communication, trust, and success.

This week's episode is called "Repeating Plant Masters" Vince, John, and Dave talk about The Masters, house plants, and repeating myself. Do you have a topic you want us to discuss on the show? Send it to [email protected] and tell us why you love, hate, or are indifferent to it.

Interest is definitely there for the passenger rail service in the area following the release of yet another study...but when will there be movement.

Also, spreading smiles in the area...

Presented by Keystone Financial in Eau Claire, WI

Pat and Jesse take a look first at specialized planning for so-called high net worth individuals, then dive into income planning as part of an overall retirement financial plan.

The Axemen are through three weeks of their first season, giving us a great time to checkin with the coaching staff for their perspective.  Offensive Coordinator Harrison Tsimourisshares with us his impressions of the start of the season, keys to succeeded indoorfootball (as opposed to outdoor), what goes into designing plays and what theAxemen’s strengths are.

In this episode, Brian and Linda sit down for a lively chat that starts with their quirky, funky car and shifts into a deeper conversation about the seasonality of the housing market. They explore how timing can impact both buyers and sellers, offering tips on when to make a move. Along the way, they discuss the importance of experience in the real estate industry and how it helps professionals guide clients through changing market conditions. Their conversation blends personal stories with professional insights, keeping things fun and informative.

With the brand new Altoona Container Park opening very soon,Mike Golat introduces us to one of the inaugural tenants.  Tatiana, Maryna and Andrii with the BorschHouse share their story of being immigrants from the Ukraine in 2022 to being business owners in the Chippewa Valley. Their restaurant will share Ukrainian foods and culture in this new concept in downtown Altoona.

What is unique about Ukrainian cooking and some of the specialties we can expect.

The way food helps connect us to our heritage and why thisis so special for this family.

Any issues getting the right ingredients for this food (and why "our" cottage cheese is different)

Michelle Pride (Feed My People), Sara Steffan (Chippewa Valley Technical College) and Jeff Jaeger (Boys and Girls Club) square off in the debut episode of this game show series.

They answer a series of general and local questions, all while sampling one of the 72 different self-pour offerings at The Phoenix in downtown Eau Claire