Eau Claire Hometown Media
What is going on in my hometown? Our podcast looks at a wide range of topics in Eau Claire and Western Wisconsin. New shows daily covering everything from News, Sports, Entertainment, Family, Dogs, Comedy, Health and More. Hosted by a variety of newsmakers in the Chippewa Valley. National items are explored with a local perspective. This is the place to go beyond the headlines and hear what people in town are really doing. We celebrate the First Amendment by hearing from all sides. If you are interested in your own show reach us at echometownradio@gmail.com
Episodes
This January the MACS Theatre Department will bepresenting the musical Le Miserable (School Edition) to the community. Musical Director Kelsey Jimenz along withsenior student and stage manager Lillian McDonald discuss the play and how the school courses and co-curriculars associated with fine arts impact the schoolcommunity.
Why was this particular show selected and what should theaudience expect?
Lillian gives us a first hand accou...
Discussing the oddity of local "geo-fencing"...downtown trick or treating...and Eau Claire leaders try to defend their wheel tax increase proposal
On the debut of this podcast series, Angela Payne, the club’s Director of Resource Development explains how communitysupport benefits the Boy’s and Girl’s Club. How the club is financially supported, the importance of grants, thedifferent types of donations and ways people can back the club without having to necessarily write checks.
In this episode of the Pillar Bank Podcast, we dive into the world of community banking and the unique benefits it offers. From personalized service to strong customer-banker relationships, we explore how local banks create trust, flexibility, and a deeper connection with the communities they serve.
Scott explains why its misguided to be disappointed in UWEC football in 2025. Also, Altoona football with a one-of-a-kind moment for the school and Regis football doing its usual think.
Plus, Scott shares some frustrating anecdotes about experience's in high school press boxes recently
Long dreamed of in the community, The Sonnentag Center opened in late 2024 with the goal of serving as a hub for athletics, concerts, conferences and community gatherings in the region. Interim General Manager Steve Kirk talksabout the intricacies of this multi-faceted space from its unique fieldhouse to the event center/arena. The ways thecenter is accessible to the community and the effort to connect with as many local users as...
Being a veteran himself, come Veteran’s Day, Dan is apopular person for local tv/radio sales reps to call on for advertising. He has some serious thoughts on this,including the rationale of “why do media outlets need money to thank Veteran’s”. Dan is someone who advertises a lot, but has a major issue with local sales reps that he feels needs to be addressed.
Presented by Cook Chiropractic in Chippewa Falls, WI
Interview With Dr. Danny on healing and health as the norm. We discuss how health is our birthright and alignment with our lives creates robust health.
Health care costs continue to rise, and new studies show people aren't always planning for this. Pat and Jesse delve into the importance of making sure this area is accounted for in a solid retirement plan.
Hosted by the Phoenix Taproom and Kitchen in downtown Eau Claire, this month's edition features representatives from Visit Eau Claire, the Pablo Center and the Altoona School District.
Find out who comes out on top as they answer trivia questions while enjoying a tasty beverage.
Keeping the area informed is the local media and on thisepisode, we shine a spotlight on WEAU 13 News. David Minor talks with local legendary newscaster Judy Clark to explorethe daily news operations, the vital role it plays in informing the community and the connection to the community. Theways the operation and news gathering has changed over 30 years, the memorable stories and the relationship the station has with the chamber.
...Scott with advice for business professionals and local business owners...later on, the great cell phone debate in schools is happening locally
Presented by Fries Financial Group in Chippewa Falls
A fun and flavorful conversation with Heidi Shervey, thefood and beverage director at the Wissota Chophouse in downtown Chippewa Falls. She shares what makes the restaurant a special spot for locals and visitors alike. Having been in operation for nine years, the restaurant has shown a “higher-end” eating experience can flourish in the area. Heidi talks to us about the taste tren...
Presented by Keystone Financial in Eau Claire, WI
The Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment is about to be announced for 2026, but will it keep up with inflation? Pat and Jesse discuss how it doesn't always do this and how to stay ahead of inflation with a proper plan that takes Social Security and all other retirement savings plans into account. Later Melody Schworoer joins Jesse to discuss Medicare Open Enrollment and answ...
The Chippewa Falls Rotary is welcoming a special group ofesteemed guests to the area later this month. They’ll be hosting a group of Polish delegates who will be discussingeconomic development for small to medium sized cities. Mark Broses with the rotary explains who is coming and why they’ll be here. These guests represent communities similar to ours and it’ll be an opportunity to share ideas and get a fresh perspective of matter...
In this episode, Dr. David Usher discusses the launch of thenew DermDirect wing of ReforMedicine. He explains why this addition and how DermDirect is working to make skin care more accessible through direct services. He discusses who the medical pros overseeing this are, what they’ll be treating and why this model fits perfectly with ReforMedicine’s overall care mission
This episode dives into the growing debate over cell phoneuse policies in schools, specifically getting the perspective of students. Heidi talks with Altoona seniors Lucy Day andAnaya Romo as they share their views and how phones impact their focus, learning experience and social life. Do they view them as a distraction or as a helpful learning tool? Lucy and Anaya provide examples of both as they present a complex picture of some...
Social media creating problems in Eau Claire and are major films/TVs coming to our area soon?
Presented by Jackie Hunt State Farm AgencyIn this episode, Mike Kettner from the Dunn County Fish andGame Association discusses the pheasant-raising program the association has. With four large pens, they raisenearly 3,000 birds each year that are eventually released in the county to sustain the wild population for the enjoyment of bird-watchers and hunters alike. We learn about the challenges of maintaining such a program and wh...
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