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Season 3

Dec. 29, 2023

Episode 110: Trevor Fenrich - Executive Director: Solutions Recovery,…

Get to know Trevor Fenrich as we discuss: Solutions Recovery, Inc., Day By Day Shelter, People That Don't Return Their Shopping Carts, Mihm's Charcoal Grill, Gwen the Dog Whisperer, Myths of Addiction, Neighborhood Gladys, Be...

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Dec. 18, 2023

Episode 109: Sam Coleman, Ph.D. - Assistant Superintendent of Instruc…

Get to know Sam Coleman, Ph.D. as we discuss: Reading & Literacy, Being New to The Kosh, Kate Cox and the Abortion Situation In Texas, Ice Fishing, French 75, Leon's Frozen Custard, Bellis, The Condescending, "Good For You", ...

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Dec. 8, 2023

Episode 108: Mia Ljung - What Does Home Mean?

Get to know Mia Ljung as we discuss: What Does Home Mean?, Moving From Sweden to Appleton, UW-Madison Division of Extension, Entrepreneurs in Training (EIT) Partnership, What Now podcast with Trevor Noah, Justice, ColorBold B...

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Dec. 1, 2023

Episode 107: Ian Wenger - Co-Founder of Fifth Ward Brewing Company

Get to know Ian Wenger as we discuss: Fifth Ward Brewing Company, Work Life Balance And Burnout Culture, Aliens In The News, Pioneer Island, Jimmy Butler Hanging In The Kosh, Cornhole By Tarmann, Gibson Social Club, Live Hip ...

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Nov. 22, 2023

Episode 106: Walter Scott (Scotty) & Alex Hummel - Oshkosh Civility P…

Get to know Walter Scott (Scotty) & Alex Hummel as we discuss: The Oshkosh Civility Project, The Lack of Civility and Showing Kindness to Others, Kitz & Pfeil, Why Do People Hate Candy Corn, Journalism and the Oshkosh Northwe...

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Nov. 15, 2023

Episode 105: Eden Weller - Men's Mental Health & Trauma

Get to know Eden Weller as we discuss: Men's Mental Health & Trauma, Climate Change, Farmers Almanac, CASA of the Fox Cities, Oshkosh Rec League, Dudes & Tacos, Competitive Slapping, After Halloween Candy Sale, Chicken Wings,...

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Nov. 6, 2023

Episode 104: Emily Voight - Wisconsin State Assembly District 3 Candi…

Get to know Emily Voight as we discuss: How Expensive It Is to Poor, Climate Change, Substitute Teaching, The Sport of Try To Get Samples In Costco, Pollinators, Eco Candle Company, Cozzy Corner, Violet Social Club, UWO Letti...

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Oct. 16, 2023

Episode 103: Jon Pethke - CoyAmore: A Dating App for Introverts

Get to know Jon Pethke as we discuss: CoyAmore: A Dating App for Introverts, Venture Center, Threads, White Chicken Chili Disappointment, Jerk Joint, Notes From Gordon, Craig Owens, American Horror Story, Get Out, Fleet Feet,...

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Oct. 9, 2023

Episode 102: Karen Iverson Riggers & Lynn McLaughlin - EBB & FLOW Con…

Get to know Karen Iverson Riggers & Lynn McLaughlin as we discuss: Connection is Prevention, EBB & FLOW Connections Cooperative, Community Living Room, Real Vibes Only Podcast, Emotional CPR, Mill City Public House, Hey, Soup...

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Oct. 2, 2023

Episode 100: Susan Garcia Franz - Public Administration & Political S…

Get to know Susan Garcia Franz as we discuss: Public Administration & Political Systems, Oktoberfest, Assistant Superintendent Check Cashing Problem, Chestnut Praline Latte, Depeche Mode, Stella Artois, Planet Perk Cat Sanctu...

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Sept. 18, 2023

Episode 98: Alicia Wenger - Executive Director of Christine Ann Domes…

Get to know Alicia Wenger as we discuss: Domestic Violence Awareness, Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, Fifth Ward Brewing Company, Mexican Food, Survivor, Mo Lowda and the Humble, 211, Increase Domestic Abuse Violence D...

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Sept. 11, 2023

Episode 97: Anthony Miller Jr. - Director of Diversity, Equity, and I…

Get to know Anthony Miller Jr. as we discuss: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Deion Sanders, Pizza, Ludacris, Bill Paul Ltd., Speaking German, Lion King, Country Nelly, DVSN 1, Mateo’s Cafe & Restaurant, Dealing with Grief,...

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Aug. 27, 2023

Episode 96: Jessica Haessly - Meditation

Get to know Jessica Haessly as we discuss: Meditation, Yoga Story, People Not Stepping into their Own Power, Trump Mugshot, Wine, Affirmations, Journaling, That's Deep w/ Eden & Jess Podcast, The 602 Club, Extra Life, The Pix...

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Aug. 21, 2023

Episode 95: Fanni Xie - Army Veteran, Owner - Uni Uni Bubble Tea

Get to know Fanni Xie as we discuss: Cultural Competency, Getting Deployed to Afghanistan, Alabama Sweet Tea Party, Uni Uni Bubble Tea, North East Wisconsin Chinese Association (NEWCA), N.E.W. Dragon Boat Festival, Statement ...

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Aug. 7, 2023

Episode 94: Pat Haney, CFSP - Food Safety Consultant, 6P Solutions

Get to know Pat Haney as we discuss: Food Safety, 6P Solutions, Shoe Collection, Accountability, Carlee Russell, Nakashima, Luther Vandross, Tea, Networking, Fox River Trail, and other interesting topics. Links: 6P SOLUTIONS ...

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July 31, 2023

Episode 93: Tim Hanna - Past Mayor of Appleton

Get to know Tim Hanna as we discuss: Culture, Climate Change, Fear of Change, Florida, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Jack Reacher, Goodwill, Fox Cities Trail System, Public Transportation, and other interesting topics. If you would ...

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July 24, 2023

Episode 92: Marianne Radley Welhouse - Public Affairs Regional Coordi…

Get to know Marianne Radley Welhouse as we discuss: Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Goat Cheese, Taylor Swift, Bad Air Quality, Gardening, Reach Counseling Services, Beef on Netflix, Taskcasket, Kindred Bakeshop, and other i...

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July 16, 2023

Episode 91: Trina Woldt - Director of Leadership Oshkosh

Get to know Trina Woldt as we discuss: Leading Where You Live, Leadership Oshkosh, The Paine Art Center, Fat Mamaa's Po Boyz, Oshkosh Public Museum, Sting, Ted Lasso, Missing Burrito Vendor at Farmers Market, Aperol Spritz, a...

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June 21, 2023

Episode 90: WE BELONG BLOCK PARTY

Special Episode Alert! In this episode, hosts Timber Smith and Angie Lee joined the WE BELONG BLOCK PARTY, an event hosted by Celebrate Diversity Fox Cities & Volunteer Fox Cities. They had the incredible opportunity to inter...

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June 13, 2023

Episode 89: Major Cooper - EDI Officer for Outagamie County

Get to know Major Cooper as we discuss: Are We Really Doing The Work?, President Trump, Chicago House of Hoagies, Tequila, Mile of Music, Michael McDonald, 90 Day Fiancé, Rummage Sales, Pride Month, and other interesting topi...

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June 5, 2023

Episode 88: Kim Walters - Director of CESA 6 Center 4ALL

Get to know Kim Walters as we discuss: Self Awareness, CESA 6 Center 4ALL, Closing of Carnal Stritch, Bud Light Controversy, Hughes Chocolates, Boscoe the Podcast Dog Got Jumped, Shrinking on Apple TV, Octoberfest in Appleton...

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May 14, 2023

Episode 87: Lee Snodgrass - Wisconsin State Representative

Get to know Lee Snodgrass as we discuss: Youth Voter Engagement, Running for Office, Shared Revenue, Nationwide Attack on the Trans Community, Proposal to Defund Diversity Programs in the UW System, Basil Café, Negronis, Heck...

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May 8, 2023

Episode 86: Barb Nelson - Williams Syndrome Awareness Month

Get to know Barb Nelson as we discuss: Williams Syndrome Awareness Month, Brinkley's Boutique, School Violence, Carrie Underwood, Mike and Barb Show, Facebook Live Shopping, Price is Right, Molting Chickens, Menomonee Park, a...

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May 2, 2023

Episode 85: Katie Olson - Social Justice Advocacy

Get to know Katie Olson as we discuss: Social Justice Advocacy, Esther Fox Valley, Designated Survivor, Oshkosh Food Co-op, Food Pantry, Day by Day Shelter, Oshkosh tiny homes, D’Flavors, Nana's Apothecary, Tool, and other in...

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