Wausau Business Show

Saturday, September 19, 2026 (Hour 1)

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Episode 75: Fair Week!

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Episode 075- Fair Week! Join us as we talk to Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Kim Larsen, and Board President Craig Uhlenbrauck. Plus Wausau Celebrity Chef Travis Teska, and more!

Episode 074: We're celebrating America's 250th birthday!

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000

We’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday! Special guest Tim White, Executive Director of Visit Wausau joins us to talk about all the progress Wausau is making. And, with breaking Wausau news, B.C. Kowalski, Founder & Editor-In-Chief of local news leader, “The Wausonian”! USA! USA! USA!

Episode 73: Happy Father's Day!

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Episode 073! Father’s Day Weekend brings us a revealing interview with WSAW Channel 7 Meteorologist (and Dad), Chad Franzen, who has spent 28-years in Wausau television teaching us all about the weather!

Guests: Chad Franzen

Episode 72: ChatGPT and More

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

An EXCLUSIVE interview with ChatGPT (Hank?), plus Wausau’s Summer Shindig, a WBS “Traffic Report”, and the person responsible for making sure The Grand Theater construction is completed on time, Craig Uhlenbrauck, Sr. Vice President of Miron Construction!

Episode 71: Sean Wright and Tim Parker

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Sean Wright, the Executive Director of The Grand Theater talks 100 years of The Grand and the “Second Centry Campaign”; and Tim Parker, the CEO of The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin reveals his hidden talent, and talks about some solutions to help with the Ringle devestation.

Episode 70! Dan and Kimm Weber

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Dan and Kimm Weber from Timekeeper Distillery join us. Plus, Where Are They (Right) Now!? And what’s going on with Chief Meteorologist Mark Holly from Channel 7?

Eastbay Part 2 with Art & Rick

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

The conclusion! Plus, Wausau Business Rumors, and Shea Reif with a downtown Wausau PARKING report! “Faraway Place” takes over Malarkey’s; and a former Eastbay employee Polly (Weiland) James remembers her time at the company.

The Eastbay Special - Part One

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Art & Rick join us to talk about their new book published by Harvard Business Review. Plus, “Where Are They (Right) Now?” and more!

12/20/25 WBS: Cliff Sutton of Sutton Transportation and Joe Rader of Joe Rader Towing.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000

It’s the “Holiday Truckin’ Special” this week with Special Guests Cliff Sutton, owner of Sutton Transportation; and Joe Rader of Joe Rader Towing!

The Wausau Business Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Saturday from 8-9 am on WXCO in Wausau, WI. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow Wausau Business Show on Facebook to keep up with the show!

Guests: Cliff Sutton, Joe Rader

12/06/25 WBS: Mitch Viegut of AirKraft

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000

This week Ryan and Paul talk to Mitch Viegut, Wausonian rockstar legend that made it NATIONAL on radio stations from the band AirKraft! Plus, a twist in the Taylor Swift story; and a Wausau Business Rumor… all on the weekend of December 6-7!

Guests: Mitch Viegut

11/22/25 WBS: Eye Surgeon/Partner at Eye Clinic of Wisconsin/Owner of Infused Mat Aschbrenner

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000

This week Ryan and Paul talk to Eye-Surgeon and Partner at The Eye Clinic of Wisconsin & owner of Infused… Mat Aschbrenner! Plus, a Hy-Vee Wausau Business Rumor, and we hear from the final finalist for $10,000 in the Friend of a Friend Competition!

11/01/25 WBS: Artist David Anthony Hummer of the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Arts. Conclusion of the Friend of a Friend $10,000 competition.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

World famous artist David Anthony Hummer from The Wausau Museum of Contemporary Arts is revitalizing The Wausau Club (which sits on the National Register of Historic Places), but he’s got serious challenges. Will he be able to get it done? They’re supposed to open in December but he’s out of money to finish. He needs your help fast! Plus $10,000 is up for grabs with The Friend of a Friend Competition Conclusion and… what’s up with the HT Cobblery Building!?

Guests: David Anthony Hummer

10/18/25 WBS: Harry Colcord, former Partner/President/CEO of Eastbay

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Harry Colcord, former Partner/President/CEO of Eastbay. Hear the story of how Art, Rick, and Harry grew Eastbay into a beloved brand in the U.S. and beyond, and then went public on the New York Stock Exchange and eventually sold to Footlocker. It all started in Wausau, Wisconsin USA!

Guests: Harry Colcord

WBS 10/4: Nathan Bychinski of Red Eye Brewing, psychologist Rick Smith, Sean Lyon from Char Restaurant.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

NEW: A Wausau Taylor Swift connection revealed. Nathan Bychinski, Executive Chef of Red Eye Brewing; plus World-Renowned clinical psychologist Rick Smith visits Wausau from Hong Kong; and Sean Lyon from Char Restaurant in the Jefferson Street Inn!

Guests: Nathan Bychinski, Rick Smith, Sean Lyon

WBS 9/6: Artrageous Weekend! Owen Jones, owner of Jones Real Estate Group

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

The guys focus on Artrageous Weekend! Owen Jones, owner of Jones Real Estate Group, Tommy Docks, and other businesses (he was also the drummer for international band, “Windsor Drive”). Owen has some big WAOW TV-9 news! Plus, Blake Opal-Wahoske, Executive Director of The Marathon County Historical Society with “Blake’s Top 3 Marathon County/Wausau Factoids!”

Guests: Owen Jones

WBS 8/23: United Way of Marathon County's Jeff Seargant and Ben Lee. WBS reporter Shea Reif.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Executive Director Jeff Seargent, and Director of Community Impact Ben Lee, of The United Way of Marathon County.

WBS Reporter Shea Reif gives a Packer update and gets some exciting news. Plus, a Wausau Business Rumor is finally laid to rest.

Guests: Ben Lee, Jeff Seargent

WBS 8/2: Dream Flight Wausau founders Sharron and Nick Ryan

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week Ryan and Paul focus on Dream Flight Wausau! A discussion with founders, National Teacher of the Year, Sharron Ryan along with her husband Nick.

Also, details about the glorious Ice Age Trail!

Guests: Nick Ryan, Sharron Ryan

WBS 7/12: Wausau Supply's Ron Klimisch plus an "important?" Wausau Business Rumor and a great show (maybe greatest?) at the Grand Theater.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week on the Wausau Business Show Ryan and Paul talk to Ron Klimisch of Wausau Supply, plus an “important” (?) Wausau Business Rumor! And, could The Grand Theater have just had its BEST concert of all TIME!?

Guests: Ron Klimisch

WBS 6/28: Kevin Hermening

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Ryan and Paul talk to central Wisconsin native and resident Kevin Hermening, who was a hostage in Iran in the early 1980’s.

Guests: Kevin Hermening

WBS 6/21: Randy Verhasselt, owner of Evolutions in Design. David Anthony Hummer.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000

On this week’s show Ryan and Paul sit down with Randy Verhasselt, Owner of the iconic Evolutions In Design.

Also on this week is David Anthony Hummer to discuss the NEW Wausau Club opening, and a major unexpected hurdle that he needs Wausau’s help with!

Wausau native and former NASCAR winner Scott Wimmer.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000

On this week’s encore presentation of the Wausau Business Show, Ryan and Paul talk to Wausau native and former NASCAR driver Scott Wimmer.

Guests: Scott Wimmer

This week Ryan and Paul talk to World-renowned artist David Anthony Hummer

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 31 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week’s episode — an Encore Presentation: World-renowned artist (and Wausonian) David Anthony Hummer—founder of The Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art (WMOCA); and the person responsible for re-opening the iconic Wausau Club! We return next week with a fresh new episode, starring legendary EVOLUTIONS IN DESIGN owner Randy Verhasselt!

Guests: David Hummer

Dr. Jeannie Worden. Craig Thompson. Will Hsu.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 17 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week Ryan and Paul talk to the President of Northcentral Technical College, Dr. Jeannie Worden. “Ginseng Roots” and “Blankets” author Craig Thompson also joins the show. Plus Will Hsu of Hsu’s Ginseng.

Guests: Craig Thompson, Jeannie Warden, Will Hsu

Mother's Day Show! Jen Nieuwenhuis Hardel. Jamie Polley.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 10 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Mother’s Day Show….

-Jen Nieuwenhuis Hardel, President/Owner, REI Engineering

-Jamie Polly, Director of Parks, Recreation, & Forestry

-We made the news in Orlando, Florida!

-Champions of Business Report

Guests: Jamie Polley, Jen Nieuwenhuis Hardel

Rob Hoehn, Cheryl Wolken, Marla Kolbek, Tim Parker & Patrick Phalen

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 03 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week on the Wausau Business Show Ryan and Paul have a full group of great guests: WausaUltra Race Director Rob Hoehn – An ultra endurance race where they run until the last person can’t run anymore!

ABCs of Wausau Author, Wausau Mama, Cheryl Wolken

Marla Kolbek, Champions of Business

Tim Parker & Patrick Phalen

Guests: Cheryl Wolken, Marla Kolbeck, Patrick Phalen, Rob Hoehn, Tim Parker

This week it's about the NFL Draft in Green Bay.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

The countdown is almost over and the NFL Draft hits Green Bay this coming week! Ryan and Paul visit Titletown and get you ready for the big event!

Red Lobster. Rolly Lokre. How do you run a major golf tourney?

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

On this week’s show: Red Lobster happened. If you know you know (last week’s episode)! This week, one of the Wausau area’s biggest developers, Rolly Lokre from LOKRE & Bantr.

Plus, for Master’s weekend we talk to the guy that runs the American Family Insurance Championship with Steve Stricker!

And, if we have time: Is it okay to STAND at the Grand Theater for a rock concert like The BoDeans?!

Guests: Rolly Lokre

Local business owner Tyler Vogt. Lada Xiong.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week on the WBS it’s Malarkey’s, Townies and Westsider owner Tyler Vogt with a major announcement plus there’s a plane flying around the Red Lobster headquarters! Also Lada Xiong explains why Wausau could be getting a passenger train!

Guests: Lada Xiong, Tyler Vogt

The 50th show. Hall of Fame HS basketball coach Tom Weinkauf.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Episode #050: Legendary Hall-of-Fame basketball coach Tom Weinkauf joins us.

6-time WIAA State Champ between Newman Girls & Marathon Boys; and another great run with West!

Guests: Tom Weinkauf

Thorogood Shoes President Jeff Burns and Senior VP Rob Burnett. Tara Draeger of Aspirus Health.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Wisconsin’s Manufacturer of the Year, Thorogood Shoes (Weinbrenner) President Jeff Burns and Senior VP of Operations Rob Burnett discuss the brand’s past, present and future. Tara Draeger of Aspirus Health discusses the Marathon County LIFE Report.

Guests: Jeff Burns, Rob Burnett, Tara Draeger

St. Patrick's Day special with the founders of Forward Beverage in downtown Wausau.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This week Ryan and Paul celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! The St. Patrick’s Day Special on the Wausau Business Show with “Eddy Bagpipes” and Paul & Amy, Founders of Forward Beverage.

Will Reif, Founder & CEO of Roastar. Cheryl Goetsch, Founder of Be Amazing.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Will Reif, the Founder & CEO of Roastar, one of America’s leading coffee bag companies! From coffee to chocolate, pet treats to specialty foods, you likely touched their bags somewhere in the United States!

Plus, Cheryl Goetsch (Jefferson Award winner), Founder of Be Amazing, will also join us to discuss Thursday’s (3/13) “BE AMAZING DAY”!

Guests: Cheryl Goetsch, Will Reif

Patrick Phalen IV. B.C. Kowalski. Doug Diny.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Wausonian Patrick Phalen IV is in Timothée Chalamet’s, “A Complete Unknown” about Bob Dylan (up for “Picture of the Year”… great drama!)

Doug Diny joins us.

B.C. Kowalski, Editor of City Pages & Founder of The Wausonian, drops major DRAMA about his job and dishes DIRT on his employer!

Guests: B.C. Kowalski, Doug Diny, Patrick Phalen IV

Owners of Granite Peak Ski Area…plus the guys broadcast from Brooklyn!

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

This week it’s a discussion with the owners of Granite Peak! Charles Skinner, Charlotte Skinner and their management team. Plus Ryan and Paul visit and broadcast from Brooklyn to see what folks there know about Wausau! Also $10,000 is yours thanks to Strongbridge Wealth Advisors and Greenfire Management Services!

Owners of Kreger's Bakery. StrongBridge Wealth Advisors & Greenfire Management Services, LLC with “The Friend of a Friend Competition!”

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

The owners of Wausau’s iconic Kregers Bakery (#1!) join us this weekend!

“BEST DONUTS IN WISCO!”

They starred in a FOX national TV show!

They have stayed true to the O.G. recipes & equipment, and they’ve done it all while raising SEVEN children!

Hannah & Kathleen are two of Wausau’s hardest workin’ entrepreneurs who jumped in to the deep end of the pool!

Plus what’s their Ross Jirgle connection?

And, $10,000 could be yours, thanks to StrongBridge Wealth Advisors & Greenfire Management Services with “The Friend of a Friend Competition!” Who can you recruit to move to Wausau, Wisconsin, USA?!

Ross Jirgle. Wausau Grand Theater Executive Director Sean Wright.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Super Bowl weekend we welcome Hollywood star Ross Jirgle (Wausau East grad!). He’ll be on an NFL on FOX Super Bowl commercial this weekend before the big game and he recently played NFL legend Tom Brady in “American Sports Story” on FX (Executive Produced by Ryan Murphy of “Glee”, “9-1-1” & “American Horror Story”)!

Plus a MAJOR Grand Theater construction announcement with Executive Director Sean Wright!

Guests: Ross Jirgle, Sean Wright

We bring back an interview with WAOW-TV 9 legend Melissa Langbehn and more.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Learn more about 30-year Wausonian and news ICON Melissa Langbehn as the guys visit her at the Channel 9 studio.

Plus, “The Friend of a Friend Competition” for at least $10,000; and “Wausau Business Rumors”!

Guests: Melissa Langbehn

"Weapons School" pilot and native Wausonian Ryan Gaffaney

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

We’ve got a NEED FOR SPEED with Wausonian F-35 & F-16 “Weapons School” pilot (even more prestigious than a “TOP GUN” pilot!), U.S. Air Force Colonel Ryan Gaffaney — flying on to The Wausau Business Show this week!

Guests: Ryan Gaffaney

Michael Hahn, CEO of Tiddle. Bob Uecker.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

The CEO of Tiddle, Michael Hahn, started the company during high school in the Wausau, Wisconsin area (Marathon City, to be exact) — he’s now just 22 — and Tiddle is earning millions of dollars working with Target, Amazon, and Uber who want access to Tiddle’s TikTok influencer network that brings brands BILLIONS of views through top TikTok celebs like @giannamjoyce, @idkbritney_, and @aggayucita with their TENS OF MILLIONS of followers — all managed by the Tiddle team and platform.

170-million Americans are obsessed with TikTok, but it may get banned by the Supreme Court this week due to national security concerns.

Michael joins us this weekend to tell us all about their journey… and CHINA’s impact on the business of social media!

Guests: Michael Hahn

Big Timber Entertainment's Troy and Mark. Brett Westgrove. $10,000 "Friend of a Friend" competition.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Wausau + The Music City. The Big Timber Entertainment Record Label has offices in Wausau, Wisconsin and recording studios in Nashville, Tennessee! Troy & Mark (former Musical Director for Lorrie Morgan!), the Founders and Managing Directors, join us this weekend to discuss the stars signed to their label — Mia Brown & Timothy James — and the business of the music industry!

Plus, Wausonian Nashville star Brett Westgrove Music! He lived out of his car when he moved to Nashville, and worked his way up to tour with Luke Bryan, Travis Tritt, Neal McCoy, Walker Hayes, Eli Yong Band, Jon Pardi, and others!

We need a country song about Wausau!

And $10,000 (1st place) or $2,500 (2nd place) is up for grabs in the “Friend of a Friend Competition”!

The person who recruits the most people to live and work in Wausau, Wisconsin before June 2025 wins! Sponsored by StrongBridge Wealth Advisors, and Greenfire Management Services, LLC! Register at www.WausauBusiness.com!

First show of 2025. Marcus Nelson of Full Nelson Marketing.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

He’s been featured in Fortune, Forbes, The New York Times, TechCrunch & VentureBeat. He’s worked for Facebook, Salesforce, Instagram, and been funded by Peter Thiel’s Venture Capital Fund in Silicon Valley — helping to garner over $22M in capital.

He’s a Harvard University Adjunct Professor, named a Top 50 B2B Marketer, and was elected one of the Top 70 Global Digital Influencers by The United Nations.

He’s a founder of many startups, including Wausau’s legendary ROCKWATER Cafe, and now runs Full Nelson Marketing out of Wausau, Wisconsin, USA!

… Oh yeah, and he was also a J.Crew Cover Model (FRONT COVER!) with his twin brother, Angus.

Mr. Marcus Nelson joins us this week.

Guests: Marcus Nelson

Children's Imaginarium. Pam Jackson of B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Maggie, Tammy, and Julie — The Founders & Executive Director of Wausau’s Children’s Imaginarium talk about their journey and RESULTS after their 12-year triumph and 1st Anniversary! This weekend.

Plus, Pam Jackson, CEO of the B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation explains their move with the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin after tough news about “Blessings In A Backpack”.

And we have our first contestant for the FRIEND OF A FRIEND Competition for $10,000!

Sprinkle in some 2024 Highlights and 2025 New Year’s Resolutions and you’ve got Episode #38 of The Wausau Business Show, this Saturday

Guests: Julie Bollmann, Pam Jackson

The Cobblery's future. Wisconsin River Partners co-founders Kevin Kraft and Jim Frings. Michael Loy of Geared Equity. Father Sam Martin.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

This week it’s The surprising NEW facts about HT Cobblery’s future in downtown Wausau; plus Wisconsin River Partners co-founders Kevin Kraft and Jim Frings; and Michael Loy of Geared Equity (also a Jim Frings venture) this weekend!

Father Sam Martin from Holy Name on the meaning of Christmas!

And what’s going on at Blessings in a Backpack?!

Guests: Jim Frings, Kevin Kraft, Michael Loy

NFL legend Dave Krieg and Wausau West football coach Matt Johnson.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

The guys surprise Wausau West football coach Matt Johnson with one his all-time heroes…..former NFL QB (and DC Everest grad!) Dave Krieg!

What happened at Channel 9? The guys talk about the firings of many local broadcast legends including Melissa Langbehn and more.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

The guys dig into what happened this week with the job losses and newscasts now coming from Madison. It wasn’t so long ago Ryan and Paul were visiting the Channel 9 studios to talk to Melissa Langbehn….now this? We hear your comments about the situation and more.

Miss America Grace Stanke, Super Bowl Reporter Shea Reif and Red Lobster!

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000

This weekend is Miss America & Nuclear Engineer from University of Wisconsin-Madison, the talented Grace Stanke (Wausau native)!*

Plus Super Bowl Reporter Shea Reif, and an important call to Red Lobster!

Happy Holidays #Wausau!

#LetsGetDownToBusiness

*An “Encore Presentation” (the boss gave us PTO!)

Guests: Grace Stanke, Shea Reif

“The Thanksgiving Famous-Wausau-BARTENDERS Special” on The Wausau Business Show! Plus Ben Lee and the Turkey Trot.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Ryan and Paul welcome some of Wausau’s most ICONIC bartenders during “The Thanksgiving Famous-Wausau-BARTENDERS Special” on The Wausau Business Show! Celebrate the glorious bar culture of Wausau with us! Plus, Ben Lee “RUNS” The Turkey Trot, and he’s on with us (trotting)!

Guests: Ben Lee

Dave Eckmann, CEO Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce. Brad Emanuel. Ben Lee of the United Way of Marathon County.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000

This week Ryan and Paul have a sit-down with Dave Eckmann, CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce to discuss the future of the Wausau area. It’s also the world premiere of the new Christmas song from Brad Emanuel! The annual “Turkey Trot” is coming up and to talk about it is the United Way of Marathon County’s Ben Lee.

Guests: Ben Lee, Brad Emanuel, Dave Eckmann

Best selling author Tom Marks. Developer Rolly Lokre. Brad Emanuel.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000

This week Ryan and Paul talk to Amazon best-selling author and business/marketing extraordinaire, Tom Marks joins us!

Plus, developer Rolly Lokre with WAUSAU BUSINESS RUMORS!

And Brad Emanuel is getting ready to debut his WORLD EXCLUSIVE on the WBS!

Guests: Brad Emanuel, Rolly Lokre, Tom Marks

Hsu's Ginseng Enterprises, Inc CEO Will Hsu.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week the guys talk to Hsu’s Ginseng Enterprises Inc. CEO Will Hsu. Hsu’s is one of the largest growers, processors, and distributors of ginseng in the world — based here in Wausau, Wisconsin, USA — and celebrating 50 YEARS in business! Will Hsu talks about ginseng’s health benefits, and carrying on the family legacy!

Guests: Will Hsu

Ryan and Paul visit Sam's Pizza in Schofield and talk to owner Vince LaCalamita. Shawn Blashka of the Wausau Paranormal Research Society.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000

It’s a special show as Ryan and Paul sit down at Sam’s Pizza for some of the best pizza around and learn the story of one of Wausau’s longest serving institutions with owner Vince La Calamita. Plus, for Halloween, a talk with Shawn Blashka of the Wausau Paranormal Research Society.

Guests: Shawn Blashka, Vince LaCalamita

Wausau City Pages editor and The Wausonian founder B.C. Kowalski.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Ryan and Paul are joined for a joint interview with B.C. Kowalski of the Wausonian and the City Pages. While the guys interview B.C., B.C. will be interviewing Ryan and Paul!

Guests: B.C. Kowalski

Stormy Kromer CEO Jacquart Thorsen

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Stormy Kromer is Wausau’s #1 selling winter hat, and the historic & iconic brand is beloved across the USA. CEO Gina Jacquart Thorsen joins us Saturday!

Plus, in Ojibwe “Wausau” translates to “Far Away Land” and the 2024 POW WOW & Native American Art Market is this weekend!

Guests: Jacquart Thorsen

Coldplay premieres a new album in central Wisconsin. Katy Wanserski and Romey Wagner as well.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Coldplay introduces a new album in central Wisconsin. Plus founder/CEO of the #1 hard seltzer in Switzerland (even over White Claw!) “Drink Sundays”, Wausonian Katy Wanserski joins us Saturday 10/5 *slurp* (yummy!) to discuss her international business experience.

Plus, Romey Wagner, Founder of the Wausau Business Incubator!

Guests: Katy Wanserski, Romey Wagner

Todd Nagel, President and CEO of Incredible Bank. Tucker Diedrich of the Wausau Curling Club.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Ryan and Paul sit down with a pair of great guests: Todd Nagel, the man in charge at Incredible Bank and we learn about curling with Tucker Diedrich of the Wausau Curling Club!

Guests: Todd Nagel, Tucker Diedrich

Pam Jackson, CEO of the B.A. and Esther Greenheck Foundation,

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The guys go to the top of the Dudley Tower to talk to Pam Jackson, the CEO of the B.A. and Esther Greenheck Foundation plus a chance to win tickets to see Ben Folds at the Grand Theater!

Guests: Pam Jackson

An interview with WOAW-TV legend Melissa Langbehn and more.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Learn more about 30-year Wausonian and news ICON Melissa Langbehn as the guys visit her at the Channel 9 studio.

Plus, “The Friend of a Friend Competition” for at least $10,000; and “Wausau Business Rumors”!

Guests: Melissa Langbehn

A special Artrageous weekend show!

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The ARTRAGEOUS WEEKEND Special! Starring some of the best Wausonian artists—including:

Keith Kaziak (Riverwalk art), University of Notre Dame

Eric Thomas (“the birds” on Stewart Ave), owner of LIFT & Echoscape.

Tasha Tatro, Tasha Rae Jewelry (world-renowned metalsmithing jewelry),

Tiffany Rodriguez-Lee, Exec Director & Wausau’s Poet Laureate, Center for the Visual Arts

David Hummer, Wausau Museum Of Contemporary Art

AND MORE!

Guests: David Hummer, Eric Thomas, Keith Kaziak, Tasha Tatro

Matt Foss, Wausau Business Rumors and a chance to win $10,000 by bringing people to Wausau!

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

To prepare for WAUSAU’S ARTRAGEOUS WEEKEND, we talk to Matt Foss, Executive Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services gold medal winner, The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum!

Plus “THE FRIEND OF A FRIEND” Competition for $10,000… and Wausau Business RUMORS!

Guests: Matt Foss

Antonio Centeno of "Real Men, Real Style"

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week it’s a great discussion with influencer Antonio Centeno of “Real Men, Real Style”. The Wittenberg resident tells his amazing story and things we can all learn from it.

Guests: Antonio Centeno

Bill Bertram of IRONBULL, Whitewater Kayak Championship competitors and a recap of the Kickbusch!

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Ryan and Paul talk to Bill Bertram, the founder of IRONBULL. IRONBULL is an organization that promotes outdoor adventure sports in central Wisconsin. Plus a recap of last weekend’s August Kickbusch event in downtown Wausau and more!

Guests: Bill Bertram

Trig's founder Trig Solberg interview plus it's "Kickbusch Celebration Saturday"

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week Ryan and Paul talk to the founder of Trig’s Supermarkets, Trig Solberg. We hear about how he started his career and built one of the best known businesses in Wisconsin. Plus, today is “Kickbusch Saturday” with the Kickbusch celebration happening at the 400 Block!

Guests: Trig Solberg

Wausau Woodchucks owner Mark Macdonald plus a visit to the Wisconsin Valley Fair!

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week on the show the guys have a sit down with the owner of the Wausau Woodchucks Mark Macdonald! It’s been a great season on and off the field for the Chucks as they get set for the playoffs and go for a Northwoods League championship. Plus, it’s Wisconsin Valley Fair week in Wausau at Marathon Park and we pay a visit and talk to the folks enjoying all the activities and food!

Guests: Mark Macdonald

Wisconsin Valley Fair administrator Jodi Langenhahn and a ski jump update with Wausau Tile President Jim Waldron.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week on the show Ryan and Paul get ready for next week’s Wisconsin Valley Fair with a discussion with the fair’s administrator Jodi Langenhahn. Also get a ski jump update with Wausau Tile President Jim Waldron.

Guests: Jim Waldron, Jodi Langenhahn

Shadoe Stevens, the Wausau Club reopening and more!

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week on the Wausau Business Show it’s information on the reopening of the historic Wausau Club plus a discussion with Shadoe Stevens, former regular on the “Hollywood Squares” and the successor to Casey Kasem on “American Top 40”.

Guests: Shadoe Stevens

Ciao Chef & Restauranteur Adam Jamgochian and Wausau West theatre talent Nolan Travis.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000

On this week’s show we go into the kitchen with Wausau’s famous Ciao Chef & Restauranteur Adam Jamgochian (Washington, D.C. story… !)

AND Wausau West High School’s Nolan Travis joins us to talk about SELLING OUT their Broadway musical at Times Square, New York City!

Guests: Adam Jamgochian, Nolan Travis

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin President and CEO Tim Parker.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week Ryan and Paul have a sit down with the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Tim Parker. Find out all about one of the organizations that makes Wausau a great place to live!

Guests: Tim Parker

Ryan and Paul get ready for Independence Day and talk to Kevin Hermening.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Ahead of Independence Day celebrating our freedom, we visit with a man who had it all taken away for 444 DAYS during the Iranian Hostage Crisis as a Prisoner of War hostage.

Wausau’s own Marine, Mr. Kevin Hermening joins us to talk about his death-defying experience.

Guests: Kevin Hermening

CWA Airport Director Brian Grefe, a Red Lobster tattoo and Bull Falls Radio host Chad Holmes

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This week the guys get the lowdown from Central Wisconsin Airport Director Brian Grefe on the continuing growth and more of our airport. Also the Red Lobster push continues with….a tattoo? Finally, we talk to Bull Falls Radio morning host Chad Holmes about his trip this coming week to play in the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.

Guests: Brian Grefe, Chad Holmes

Central Wisconsin racing legend Scott Wimmer and a passionate Red Lobster fan shows his commitment.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

All gas, no break, Wausau!

This weekend we welcome local racing legend Mr. Scott Wimmer! #25, #23, #22, and #29 (et al!).

He finished third in NASCAR’s Daytona 500, and the Wimmer family currently owns State Park Speedway in Wausau’s beautiful suburb of Rib Mountain (“Wausau Business Rumor”—Is it being sold to Ghidorzi Design | Build | Develop … or something else? We’ll find out for you, Wausau!)

Also the gentleman so passionate about Red Lobster coming to Wausau that he’s TATTOOING it on his body to show how committed he is to the cause.

Guests: Scott Wimmer

Tyler Vogt from Malarkey's Pub and Westsider Diner & Lounge & Kyle Patrick, Founder of You Know You're From WAUSAU, WI If...

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

MAJOR ANOUNCEMENT(S) this week on The Wausau Business Show, as Tyler Vogt owner of Westsider Diner & Lounge, Malarkey’s Pub, Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill joins us!

And we’ll hear from You Know You’re From WAUSAU, WI If… founder Kyle Patrick!

Guests: Kyle Patrick, Tyler Vogt

Best selling author Nickolas Butler joins the show for an interview.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

To unofficially kick-off Summer (and “Summer Reading Season”) this week we welcome one of The New York Times INTERNATIONAL Best-Selling Authors, Nickolas Butler (and one of Janke Bookstore’s too!) in one of our most highly anticipated interviews (hard to pick!)!

Check out “Shotgun Lovesongs” — one of his best-sellers, rooted in the DNA of Wisconsin, and very loosely inspired by his friendship with Grammy award-winning musician, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver). We couldn’t put it down!

The interview takes place on the very kitchen table where Nick composed the book!

Guests: Nickolas Butler

The Memorial Day weekend episode with visitwausau.com Executive Director Tim White and more Red Lobster.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 25 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Celebrating Memorial Day and more on the quest to get Red Lobster to Wausau plus a discussion with visitwausau.com Executive Director Tim White. We talk to Tim about how they promote the great activities available here to get tourists to visit, tracking where these visitors come from and a whole bunch more!

Guests: Tim White

The Lobster Bus goes to Green Bay, UWSP Chancellor Thomas Gibson & Monk news.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 18 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The guys lead the Red Lobster Bus to Green Bay! Hear all about on this week’s show! Plus a sit-down interview with University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Chancellor Thomas Gibson and breaking news concerning the name change of the Monk Botanical Gardens!

Guests: Thomas Gibson

Gerald Mortensen discussion, more on Monk and days from the Lobster bus!

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 11 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The guys talk to Gerald Mortensen plus continue the countdown to next week’s Red Lobster bus trip to GB and more!

Guests: Gerald Mortensen

Brad Emanuel, Community Foundation President & CEO Tim Parker and the Monk Gardens situation.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 04 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The guys address The Monk Botanical Gardens “situation” head on along with Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin President & CEO, Tim Parker. The Monk Botanical Gardens, and their leadership, is in the thick of it after they decided to change its historic name.

The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum has *BREAKING NEWS*

Plus an interview with beloved local celebrity, full-time musician, Brad Emanuel. (Find out why Brad Emanuel HATES PLAYING MUSIC!) And, if you’re lucky, win tickets on the Red Lobster “Lobster Bus” to Green Bay on Thur, May 16th!

Guests: Brad Emanuel, Tim Parker

Jim Waldron joins the show plus more on the Red Lobster bus trip.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Ryan and Paul interview Wausau Tile President and former Wausau Window & Wall President, Jim Waldron plus give more details on the planned trip to Eau Claire for the visit to the closest Red Lobster in Wausau.

Guests: Jim Waldron

A discussion with David Hummer of the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art plus are joined by Patrick Phalen who will be part of the show "Alive Again: A Tribute to Chicago coming to the Veniga Theatre at UWSP at Wausau next weekend.

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Guests: David Hummer, Patrick Phalen

Ryan and Paul are joined by Grand Theater Executive Director Sean Wright plus Wausau business rumors and more!

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000

All Wausau, all the time. Debut episode includes Miss America, Grace Stanke; and 7th grade NFL Super Bowl sideline & red carpet reporter, Shea Reif! Plus, Paul & Ryan launch Red Lobster investigation. 715-9-WAUSAU or info@wausaubusiness.com

Ryan and Paul — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Guests: Grace Stanke