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
With the MLB season a month old, Derek takes a look at the early storylines that are developing.
A unique audience experience comes to The Heyde Center onMay 8th with Stool Pigeon Pete Dinner Theatre EXPERIENCE. Eau Claire husband and wife team of Jim and Jane Jeffries have written and directed this musical comedy about peoplesneaking alcohol into a speakeasy. Jerry Way will be leading a live jazz band for the performance too. The show will be accompanied by dinner.
Jim and Jane tell us about what the show is, where the id...
Ron Poquette is one of those Eau Claire legends whosestory never gets old. From him athletic prowess at Memorial High School to eventually working at a law firm that wouldone day have his name attached. We catch up with Ron on this latest episode (including how he almost played pro baseballtoo like his brother Tom).
#eauclaire #eauclairewi #podcast #podcastrecommendation #localstories
Moving doesn’t have to mean chaos, cardboard avalanches and questioning every life choice you’ve ever made. Sally Flinck from Two Men and a Truck has seen it all, and talks with Kaylynn Winegar about advice for those readying for a move. From packing hacks that won’t drive you crazy to what to do on moving day. Two Men and Truck is a nationwide business with a significant local presence, and can help move across the street or ac...
UWEC has a new chancellor, Emily Berge stretches the truth a bit and the Town of Washington dealt a setback
Root, Root, Root for the Home Team!
The Chippewa River Baseball League dates to 1910 and is one of the oldest active leagues in the country. One of the teams is the Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks, which have This team have existed in its current iteration since 2024 and Assistant Manager Dawson Rice joins us to educate us on the league, team and what to expect as the 2026 season gets going.
The league is made up of varying experiences, f...
What does it really take to build something from nothing-andthen let it go? For 16 years, Josh and his wife Heidi owned their own garbage business before selling it five yearsago. We hear the story of how they turned a significant failure in a sandwich business (a million dollars in the hole!), to a second chance with a trash business to eventually selling it and obtaining a massive financial windfall. What did the process of se...
The team at ReforMedicine continues to grow as Dr. Usher usto Physician Assistant Joel Weller. He did his Physician Assistant training at Mayo in Rochester before embarking on this profession for the last two years. After starting out in Urgent Care in Minnesota, he has come to Eau Claire to work at ReforMedicine.
How did his experience at Mayo seeing “rare” instances,train him for the day-to-day in family practice? What are the ...
The 2026 marathon weekend is just about upon us and Adam and Emily ready us for the nuances of what to expect. Whether this is your first time participating or are a seasoned veteran, you’ll gain important information as they take you on this final journey of how the weekend operates. From advice on tapering your training, sleep to diet (what to avoid). Plus, why familiarizing yourself with the course map is important.
Oh, and a wa...
One way schools are connecting students with the real world,is through work-based learning programs. Students today are gaining hands-on experience that goes beyond textbooks. In the process, they are gaining insight into possible careers and accumulating skills that only real-experience can bring.
McKenna Hibbard is a senior at Altoona, but hasn’t attendeda class at the high school in several months. Instead, she works at both th...
A big weekend for Scott's family...the Eau Claire City Council decision gets delayed...Eau Claire debates a revenue generator idea...and a burned out building will meet its final demise.
We’re joined by teenage members of theEau Claire location, Leah, John and Braelyn who dish on what a typical day is like, their favorite parts about coming to the club and what their dream field trip would be. Also, with the creation of a new TEEN CENTER addition to the Eau Claire location soon, they share what they hope is included.
#eauclairepodcast#eauclairepod #boysandgirlsclub #eauclairebgc #youthleadership #communityimpact#i...
The Colfax Railroad Museum started 30 years ago and has thousands of pieces of artifacts, exhibits and more including the world’s largest collection of railroad dining room China.
Herb Sakaluck has extreme passion for this museum and shares it with us during this interview. Heprovides insights into how the museum started, what makes it unique and simple way they go about getting items for display.
#railroad #wisconsinrailroadroad ...
Daily transitions can sometimes prove problematic fordogs. Heather explains what this means and the importance for creating useful patterns from day one with your dog. Shedetails the training classes that she and her team at emBark use.
#dogpodcast#dogtrainingtips #doglife #petpodcast #wisconsin #dogowners #happydogs
On today’s episode of Marcon Unleashed, Dan talks about the Sheriff and his intent to run for reelection. He talks about the recent event of the shooting in Chippewa Falls between an
officer and a suspect. Next Dan talks about the oil situation with Iran and countries in Europe. The flea market coming to Marc-On Shooting is going to happen in the coming months, consisting of many booths selling products, as well as food trucks. This...
Through Pillar Bank’s Community Circle initiative, bank employees are active members of the town. Dawn Whippleand Erik Thompson stop by and talk about
- What is the “Community Circle” initiative thebank has
- The volunteering they do, from serving on localboards and committees to assisting with school events and youth sports
- Events and programs they tend to be moreinvolved in
- Why does this t...
In this episode of Money Donuts, the hosts sit down with a Consumer Loan Underwriting Manager to break down how the car-buying landscape has evolved in 2026. From shifting market trends to what lenders are seeing behind the scenes, the conversation offers a timely look at what’s impacting auto loans right now. The team covers what to expect when financing a vehicle, how to prepare, and smart tips to help you navigate the process wi...
The NBA Playoffs are here and Derek gives his thoughts
The founder of Eau Claire’s Power of Perception, DennisBeale, has developed a robust mentoring program in our area, empowering African-American and biracial youth. Hevisits The Kitchen Sink to discuss the vital role his program plays for a critical segment of our population.
#eauclaire #eauclairewi #empoweringblackyou #youthempowerment #minorityempowerment #futureleaders #podcastrecommendations #podcast
We hit the links for this episode, catching up with atrip from the Railroaders boys golf team. Juniors Ethan Gates, Owen Gunderson and Elliot Skinner tell us what got them into golf, the best rounds they’ve ever had, their passion for the sport and admit to some assaults to their golfequipment that any weekend hacker can emphasize with.
#highschoolsports #podcastrecommendations #youthsports#sportsinwisconsin #localpodcast
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