Director's Cut

🎭cwACT + Schmeeckle Shakes present “Romeo & Juliet”

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000

James and Seth welcome director Joe Nowinski and cast member Susan Edgren to discuss the upcoming outdoor production of "Romeo & Juliet" at the Schmeeckle Amphitheatre. Get your tickets here!

Guests: Susan Edgren, Joe Nowinski

🎸Kenny P

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Nashville musician Kenny P joins James and Seth for a discussion about his history, his influences, why it's impossible to pigeonhole what type of artist he is and why he loves to tour in Wisconsin.

Guest: Kenny P

Author – Laurie Schneider

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

James chats with Laurie Schneider, author of "Gittel" the story of a Jewish family fleeing European Pogroms to Arpin Wisconsin. Arpin was site to the only Jewish agricultural settlement in Wisconsin. Schneider details her family's connection to this story, and much more.

Guests: James J. Malouf, Laurie Schneider

Filmmaker Sawyer Weidman

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 25 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000

James & Seth chat with Sawyer Weidman, director of the award-winning short film "Adagio." Sawyer discusses growing up in Wisconsin Rapids, his influences, and what it take to make an independent film.

Guest: Sawyer Weidman

cwACT – “Don Quixote De La Center”

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 04 May 2025 22:00:00 +0000

James and Seth talk with Susan Edgren (the woman responsible for them meeting each other) to discuss cwACT upcoming show and it's focus on dementia and Alzheimer's. Then the boys talk about roles that actors were happy to have passed up on.

Guest: Susan Edgren

Filmmaker Nathan Deming

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 22:00:00 +0000

James and Seth are joined by filmmaker Nathan Deming to discuss Action! Wisconsin, his film series, and the Wisconsin Film Festival.

Guest: Nathan Deming

WRCT Series – Cathy Meils

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000

James and Seth chat with Cathy Meils about the founding of WRCT, her life in Europe, and writing for Variety magazine.

Guest: Cathy Meils

Civic Series – Pam Hilke

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Seth and James talk with Pam Hilke about her many years at WFHR, how she started in radio, and what she does behind the scenes.

Guest: Pam Hilke

HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Join James as he speaks with comedian Colin Mochrie (Who's Line Is It, Anyway?) and hypnotist Asad Mecci about their hypnosis/improv show coming to the Grand Theater in Wausau on Saturday, January 25th.

Guests: Colin Mochrie, Asad Mecci

Welcome Back, Briah Ann… Hoyt?

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0000

James and Seth talk with Briah about What The Muppet going on hiatus, how to keep focus on creative things when dealing with distractions, and find some Thanksgiving themed movies.

Guest: Briah Hoyt

🎭WRCT Director’s Showcase – “Hate Mail”

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000

James, Seth and Beth discuss the creative process on the show, then get into the greatest Disney characters of all time.

Guest: Beth Rohn-Habhegger

🎃Stories to tell in the dark…

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The crew from WFHR/WIRI read spooky stories and poems for the Halloween season. Originally broadcast from 4-6 pm Halloween Night 2024 on WFHR.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Beth Rohn-Habhegger, Pam Hilke, Laura Bergh, Chuck Gennaro

It’s a 2 year anniversary y’all!

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Seth and James discuss weird celebrity burial items, then celebrate 2 years of Director's Cut with a segment from the very first couple of shows.

📽️Movie Talk – Some Silents

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000

James and Seth go waaaaay back and talk about The Gold Rush (1925) and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920).

Civic Series – Brittney Merlot

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Brittney talks about her career and why she became a meteorologist and storm chaser and Melissa joins the boys in discussing the recent movie Twisters.

Guests: Melissa Kaye, Brittney Merlot

Civic Series – Teri Barr

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Seth and James talk with Teri Barr about her career in broadcasting (radio & TV) and what she does for Civic Media. Then the boys talk about the actors with the most movie credits all time.

Guest: Teri Barr

📽️More Movie Talk

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 22:00:00 +0000

James and Seth take a deep dive into two very different movies: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) and Equilibrium (2002).

🎸OTIS

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Boone talks about how the band formed, their many and varied influences, and where to catch them live.

Guest: Boone Froggett

🎭Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater – “The Merry Wives of Windsor”

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Seth and James discuss the upcoming production of The Merry Wives of Windsor with the director and cast that will be taking place August 15th - 18th at the Schmeeckle Reserve.

Guests: Susan Edgren, Nick Nuber, Amber Fait

Civic Series – Matenaer On Air

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Seth and James talk with Jane Matenaer and Greg Bach about their backgrounds, working for Civic Media, and where they got their senses of humor.

Guests: Jane Matenaer, Greg Bach

At Last – “But I Digress…”

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Seth and James finally get to introduce their long gestating podcast "But I Digress..." by going in-depth on the films "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie" and "The Fisher King".

Joel Goodness – Part Deux

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Professional actor Joel Goodness talks about the upcoming production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, working with Nic Cage, and dancing at the Academy Awards.

Guest: Joel Goodness

Wausau Community Theatre – “Anything Goes”

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Sun, 05 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Hillary Hastings and Noel Kathryn talk about their characters, the process of rehearsing for a musical, and the financial challenges the WCT is currently facing.

Guests: Hillary Hastings, Noel Kathryn

Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Executive Director Gretchen Powers talks about the past season, the children's productions coming in summer, and the 2024-25 Mainstage season.

Guest: Gretchen Powers

DC goes to the movies…

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 02:00:00 +0000

James and Seth talk Academy Award buzz, what movies people are looking forward to in 2024, and trigger warnings that should be on certain tropes.

Jordan Bain Redux

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 02:00:00 +0000

Jordan talks about his summer, Save Point's breakup, and plays live.

Guest: Jordan Bain

The Christmas Show (again!)

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 02:00:00 +0000

The gang discusses Christmas traditions in other culture's, which traditions here are overhyped, and the most re-watchable Christmas movies.

Guest: Melissa Kaye

Year One: The Interviews

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 02:00:00 +0000

James and Seth review some of the most interesting people they talked to over the past year.

Year One: The Music

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000

James and Seth discuss the musicians they have interviewed over the first season of Director's Cut and play some killer tracks.

Kylar Kuzio, part 2

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Kylar plays live and talks about her current and future gigs around the state. Audio taken from the Sunrise Show on WIRI.

Guest: Kylar Kuzio

Kylar Kuzio

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Kylar talks about her influences, her process for writing songs, and shares some of her recorded tracks.

Guest: Kylar Kuzio

The Rev. Beth Rohn-Habhegger

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Beth talks about the recent book sale at the Moravian Church, the Winters Farmer's Market, cwACT's upcoming production of Crazy For You, and fun with Disney characters.

Guest: Beth Rohn-Habhegger

BAK’s Revenge!

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Bria and the guys talk all things Muppets, including Bria and James podcast "What The Muppet", the best Muppet duets, and memorable guest stars on the original show.

Guest: Bria Ann Krueger

WRCT Executive Director

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Gretchen talks about her journey to becoming the new ED, what she hopes to bring to the community, and the upcoming mainstage season.

Guest: Gretchen Powers

Pete Revelle

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Pete shares some of his recordings, talks about his life in music, and tells of his almost involvement with the film The Exorcist.

Guest: Pete Revelle

FRM Fest!

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 01:00:00 +0000

The boys talk about the upcoming FRM Fest, the trials of an Iranian filmmaker, Disney's possible reboot of Firefly, and the 12 most over-hyped movies.

Mary Jo Pehl

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Mary Jo talks about her new book, growing up in Minnesota, her colorful work history, and writing and performing on Mystery Science Theater 3000.

Guest: Mary Jo Pehl

Anna Plays Music

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Anna talks about writing both instrumentals and songs with lyrics, her health struggles, playing live again and shares some recordings.

Guest: Anna Rebecca

Michael Charles

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Michael discusses his upbringing in Australia, living and performing in the US, and his songwriting and we present some of his recordings.

Guest: Michael Charles

David Farmbrough

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0000

David talks about his background, his writing, his photography, and his activism in the community.

Guest: David Farmbrough

Wither the summer blockbuster?

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Seth and James discuss the possible demise of the summer blockbuster, go over the shows cancelled at the end of the TV season, and look at ad-libbed lines and scenes in movies that became iconic.

Lucette! A Lively Tale of Lumberjacks, Trees & Paul Bunyan

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Marybeth and Owen discuss what brought them together, the process of creating a musical, and where things are going from here.

Guests: Marybeth Lorbiecki, Owen Olson

Wisconsin Rapids Community Theater

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Tim talks about the success of last season, the upcoming mainstage season, the children's theater this summer, and moving on to a new career.

Guest: Tim Young

A Tribute to Jeff Gauss

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 29 May 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Lars, Mark and Milo reminisce about Jeff, tell stories of his talent and exploits, and play some of his recordings.

Guests: Milo Plante, Mark Larson, Lars Steinke

Bria Ann Krueger Strikes Back!

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 22 May 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Bria talks about her latest writing projects, being an officiant at weddings and talks about movies with the perfect cast.

Guest: Bria Ann Krueger

The Lizardz, part 1

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 01 May 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Legendary Central Wisconsin band talks about their 34 year history, personnel changes, recording albums, and, of course, some killer tracks.

Guest: The Lizardz

A Conversation on Suicide

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Rick and David discuss the many aspects of suicide, including signs, treatment and where to get help.

Guests: Rick Humphries, David Strong

More Star Wars? Yes, please!

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 02:00:00 +0000

James and Seth talk about what's new on the small and big screen, Disney's announcements of new Star Wars movies and what that means, and the new Discovery +/HBO Max streaming service.

Jordan Bain

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Jordan discusses songwriting, his group Save Point, and performs live.

Guest: Jordan Bain

Chris Lee

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Chris talks about performing, his various bands, writing songs and performs live.

Guest: Chris Lee

Actors Sessions – Joel Goodness

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Joel talks about his career as a professional actor including working on cruise ships, being in a hit Broadway musical, and guest starring on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Guest: Joel Goodness

Poet Rick Humphries

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Rick shares his writing process, his inspirations, and some of his poems.

Guest: Rick Humphries

Alexis Walton

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Seth and James talk with Alexis about her career, what bands she sings with now, and play some of her recordings.

Guest: Alexis Walton

Chase Keuntjes

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Seth and James talk to Chase about his musical influences, performing live, and listening to him perform several songs.

Guest: Chase Keuntjes

Poetry Corner

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Jane, Joan and Jeff discuss the creative process, how they came to write poetry, and share some of their work.

Guests: Jane Osypowski, Jeff Johannes, Joan Johannes

cwACT: 1974

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Amber and Wendy discuss the show "1974" (written by local author Mike Edgren) and the process of putting a character together.

Guests: Amber Fait, Wendy Minch

Brad Janssen

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Brad talks with Seth and James about the songwriting process, his new album, and his summer tour.

Guest: Brad Janssen

WRCT: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolff?

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Mozelle and Mystique discuss the upcoming production at Wisconsin Rapids Community Theater.

Guests: Mozelle Stoiber, Mystique Macomber

What do Joan Crawford, Debra Winger, and Russell Crowe all have in common?

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Seth and James look at what's new on the small and big screen this weekend, actors' who have turned down roles out of spite, and television controversies through the decades.

Ben Chitek

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Ben discusses upcoming appearances, the creative process and shares several songs, including tracks from his upcoming album including "Upon A Red January" and "Grow Young".

Guest: Ben Chitek

New Year, New Stuff, Same Old Hosts

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 02:00:00 +0000

James and Seth review the year 2022 in entertainment, a look ahead to TV and streaming shows coming in January and February, and a further look at movies in the first part of the year.

Merry Christmas from Director’s Cut!

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 02:00:00 +0000

The James Gang enters prime time to discuss their top 5 holidays, weird and terrifying Christmas films, favorite holiday specials, and celebrity Christmas albums that time forgot.

Guest: Melissa Kaye

The Return of Bria Ann Krueger

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 02:00:00 +0000

Bria and the boys talk about the release of her new short story "The World Ends Christmas Day", then Seth and James discuss the best Christmas movies of the 2000s and wrap up the show with favorite classic holiday films.

Guest: Bria Ann Krueger

Just the facts, ma’am…

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 02:00:00 +0000

James and Seth talk about the local music scene, WRCT's Miracle on 34th Street, Shut Up and Take My Money!, and the premier of the Mighty Rapids Art Players first audio drama, Art-Net.

Does “My Mother the Car” really need another season?

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 02:00:00 +0000

The lads talk about what's on the small and big screens, a local theater update, how long is too long to keep a TV show going, and a couple of Honorable Mention albums you should check out.

Local Author Bria Ann Krueger

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 02:00:00 +0000

Bria discusses her process for writing, what it's like to self publish, and her podcast Hi-Ho Pistachio.

Guest: Bria Ann Krueger

Correcting Myth-Takes

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 02:00:00 +0000

James and Seth look at the local theater scene, what's coming up on the big screen through the end of the year, Correcting Myth-Takes about Johnny Ace and the Princess Bride, and Seth's ARNOLD story.

Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 02:00:00 +0000

Tim and Beth discuss how WRCT works behind the scenes, how plays are chosen, and what's coming up in the future.

Guests: Beth Rohn-Habhegger, Tim Young

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical

James Malouf and Seth Habhegger — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0000

James and Seth interview the cast of the cwACT production, then recommend some good movies for Halloween, and discuss James Gunn takeover of the DC Extended Universe.

Guests: Nick Nuber, Theo, Amber Fait