Jack Blades is the co-lead singer, bass player for Night Ranger..and they've created a live album featuring an 80 piece orchestra to do their greatest hits!! It sounds fantastic..with their hits like "You can still rock in America, Don't Tell Me You Love Me, Sister Christian..and more. Here's our conversation on putting all that together... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terry Virts is a Retired NASA Astronaut, International Space Station Commander, & Colonel in U.S. Air Force on NASA Spacecraft Nearing 430,000 MPH – A Speed Which Would Take One From San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in 20 Seconds..WOW!!! We chatted about speed in space, the things we're learning about the sun..and how it's effecting our electrical power on earth, satellites, travel, and more...super geek, super informative.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Festival of Trees 2023 is a fantastic event and experience for the entire family...AND EXTRA family you might have in town..the week of Thanksgiving..it'll be set up at the Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center..we chatted with Kim Smerda..one of the chief coordinators of the event with details galore including how to get tickets, what all you'll see there...trees and TONS more for a great, great cause!! Listen to our interview with Kim here..... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

The play "Finding Nemo Jr" is coming up just in time for Thanksgiving..when you'll have lots of extra family in town!! We talked to director, Cindi Strobel, about the cuteness of this show..and who it's for..get all the ticket info and more here..hope you can see the show!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TAMMY FROM THE GRAND!!! She lays out the upcoming shows including "The Hit Men".."The Abba Tribute Show"..and a mention of the legendary country band "The Gatlin Brothers"..we cover these shows, how to get tickets, and what shows are almost sold out!! Check out my interview here... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I first discovered Simon Phillips when he played drums for Toto. I also learned about his time filling in to play drums for the The Who and many others. He's a fabulous drummer to follow online...I learn so much from him..since I'm a drummer too. So this is very "drum centric" but musicians of all sorts should appreciate hearing what he has to say...and YES...he has new music to talk about...listen to my interview with Simon Phillips here... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mona Marshall is the voice of Kyle's Mom on South Park...how cool is that??? Mona gave us a taste of that..and the many other voices she does in movies like Despicable Me and tons of other great voice parts!! Plus...she does greetings for people on Cameo.com...you hear a lot in this interview!! Especially of you're a South Park fan...ya gotta hear our interview here!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt is the 5 time U.S. Air Guitar Champion and he's going for a 3-peat for the WORLD Air Guitar Championships!! We cover a lot of bases..is it important to look like you're playing guitar..best song to air guitar to..whose your main competition..the works!! Listen to my energetic interview here... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Springfield has been all over our radios for years..his hit "Jesse's Girl" and so many others been great to see in concert..and we have another chance to see Rick August 2nd at the Wisconsin Valley Fair!! Here's my new interview with Rick..we discuss his new "I want my 80's" tour and tons more!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've known Gina Ramsey for a long time..she used to work with the Women's Community..I met her at one of the Hurray For Hollywood events for them..and NOW..she's an author!! Her new book "Burnt Gloveboxes" explores going through life dealing with Murphy's Law! Listen to our interview here.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dannelle Gay just wrote the book "100 Things To Do In Wisconsin Before You Die"..and Nikki and I have loved going through it..trying to figure out what we've already done..and what we have left to do!! Check out our interview with Dannelle! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gina Ramsey is the author of the new book "Burnt Gloveboxes"...there is a story behind that title!!! LOL. She talks about living a life of dealing with Murphy's Law..that if something could go wrong..it will go wrong" and how to deal with that. A great read..Gina joined us in studio for the chat...check it out here... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rueben Studdards and Clay Aiken are coming to the Grand Theater Tuesday May 16th, 2023!! We chatted with these American Idols about that show they were part of being 20 years old now..and how they put a show together they could take on the road!! Tickets avail at 1 (715) 842-0988 or at GrandTheater.Org. Check out our interview with them here.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"WIFC's Problem Solvers had a crazy problem to help out with..a woman called Pet Control on a Fat Guy..because she didn't think he could ever take care of a new dog that he got..she thought it would be abusive to not walk or run the dog like it should and that would be harmful to the animal..the reason..because the guy is fat! You chimed in a LOT..we tried to help with her and also getting her husband on the phone...listen here... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Pope was on quite the mission..in his book "Becoming Forrest" he ran all over the United States..very similar to what Forrest Gump did in the movie..it was over 15,000 miles..took 422 days..and 2 boxes of chocolates..LOL!! Hear Rob's story of WHY he did this..who inspired him to run..where is it harest to run in the U.S...what kind of shoes did he wear and wear out!! All that...listen here... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CURLING IS A HUGE ACTIVITY in Wisconsin!! And now the National Curling Club Nationals come to Wausau...we're geeking out!! It's this week..Thurs-Sunday..here's spokesperson April Rosemurgy with all the details of what's happening..how to get your tickets..and best time to see some kick ass Curling!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grae Drake is has turned into the voice of the Oscars for us! She's the former editor for Rotten Tomatoes..one of the key sites to watch for movie reviews and most recently has been the voice of "Ms. MovieFone"..what a job, right?? And now we check out the behind the scenes of the Oscars and who will win this weekend at the Academy Awards!! Listen to our interview here.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top Chef is such a great show on Bravo. I always look at it as..what if Cooking was combined with a Nascar Pit Stop! It's so fast and unpredictable!! We talked to Canadian Top Chef winner, Dale MacKay, about competing in "Top Chef: World All Stars!!" How do you prep for this, what dish do you secretly hope they want you to make, and we ask about Gordon Ramsey..because Chef Dale got to be his right hand man for several restaurants..and whether he likes "the heat" you can get from Gordon...

Legendary Rock n' Roll Hall of Famer from HEART..Nancy Wilson joined us to talk about her and her sister, Ann, getting the Lifetime Achievement Award during Grammy Week coming up. Such an honor and super will deserved!! We had a great discussion about earning that award..about what it takes to rock this long..and how to help new artists get a chance to be the next up and coming artist!! Listen here!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss America is Grace Stanke from right here in Wausau, Wisconsin. We chatted with her prior to the Miss America competition when she was Miss Wisconsin..so we got her back in the studio for all the updated stories since she won the crown for Miss America!!! We cover the experience of winning, what the focus is now for the Miss America organization and what she hopes to accomplish this coming year as Miss America!! Listen to our whole interview here.... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

The name "Jonas" should catch your ear...from the Jonas brother fame!! Kevin Jonas Sr. is the Jonas Brothers dad..and what a story to tell!! He's been in the music/entertainment business for years..has written songs with artists, he has his own restaurant...and now has a podcast called "Legendary." Hear his story, what it's like to be the Jonas Brothers' Papa and more about his new podcast!! Check out our interview here... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Cain is the keyboard player for Journey!! He's written some of their greatest hits including the most downloaded song ever.."Don't Stop Believin'" and many, many more. He was a member of the Babys and Bad English..and with Journey is now a member of the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. At his core..he follows his faith and God..and that's what you hear in his new Christmas EP. We talked about when he actually found time to record it since Journey just wrapped up an amazing tour. Lots to...

Super proud of Jarrod Crooks and Erin Antilla..for finishing up their film "The Big Gift" just in time for the holidays!! We chatted with them about being from Central Wisconsin..featuring a lot of local scenes in this area..featuring one of the iconic downtown Wausau buildings that no longer exsists in the movie..and behind the scenes stories on how hard it was to get this film made!! Hear it all and find out how you can see "The Big Gift" at Cedar Creek Cinema on December 11th...good luck...

Miss Wisconsin is Grace Stanke from Wausau, Wisconsin! It was great to catch her passing through her home town for an in-studio interview and see what all is happening in her life..getting ready for the Miss America pageant in December!! We're so excited for Grace..hear our interview with her here!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.