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Stevens Point and Madison based band Fuzzdolly was active from 94-97 and recorded six releases in that time. Now they're back, working on a new album and have a small reunion tour slated for August. Check out the dates:

Thursday, August 11 – Whitewater Music Hall / Wausau – Fuzzdolly

Friday, August 12th – UWSP – The Encore / Stevens Point – Fuzzdolly, Indonesian Junk

Saturday, August 13th – High Noon Saloon – Madison / Fuzzdolly Moonboot

In this episode, I sit down with Wisconsin hemp farmer Misty Lee Poehnelt — we talk about how the hemp program is going in Wisconsin, what it's like to grow hemp, and some of the challenges associated with being a pioneer in this field. Hemp was once a principal export in Wisconsin and now farmers here are hoping to bring that legacy back! Watch the video on YouTube as well.

This week on the Keep it Wausome podcast, we break down the PFAS situation so people can understand what is going on, including a talk with Mayor Katie Rosenberg on the latest on what the city is doing to remedy this situation.

Wausau Mama has built a new institution for sharing Wausau events and activities with parents. And now she's got a new book out! We talk about how she built her parenting empire in Wausau on this episode of Keep it Wausome!

Last Shoot Out star Skylar Witte, who also happens to be a graduate of D.C. Everest, joins me on the Keep it Wausome podcast as the film releases! You won't want to miss this one folks - we talk all things Hollywood, Miss America, Los Angeles and what Skyler loves about Wisconsin. Rent or buy the film on Amazon Prime now! https://amzn.to/31qiaop

On this week's episode, I talk with salon owner Marie Kieffer, owner of Verve Salon. Verve bills itself as an all-inclusive hair salon, with services for all hair and skin types. And, Verve is one of our sponsors!

Khwaga Ghani's journey from Kabul to Fort McCoy is a fascinating tale as Wausau prepares to host its first wave of Afghan and Ethiopian refugees. In this podcast, I interview freelance journalist Sharon Sobotta about how she got the story, her impressions of the Ghani and the situation, her ties to Wisconsin, and after the interview you can hear Sobotta's full interview with Ghani.

Wausau has a new poet laureate, and she happens to be a long-time friend of the podcast! Dawn Anderson first appeared the Live at Daly's podcast in 2019, before the name changed, and is one of my personal favorite people. And, she's one heck of a poet! This is a great conversation and you won't want to miss it!

Laura Scudiere has already had a pretty impressive career. She worked as the Behavior Services Director at North Central Health Care and lead Bridge Community Clinic into a new era. Now, she's set to become the next Marathon County Health Officer. Oh, and she's a Star Trek and retro TV nerd, just like me! This was one super fun episode of the podcast.

Wausau author Chris Gerboth just came out with his latest novel, Frank Meade, and it's a joy to read. In this episode, we talk about how the novel came about, his portrayal of journalism, how minor characters assert themselves and the town that inspired his story. Oh and why supporting local book stores is important.