Here You Are Wausau

Marie Kondo, the reigning queen of clean. What has she taught us? How far do we have to go to sparkle in her eyes? Is she a one-trick pony or is she teaching us a deeper lesson? We’re chatting with Ben and B.K. to lean more about this tiny, tidy teacher.

In 2004, Brittney Spears released the song Toxic. Some of the lyrics included, “You should wear a warning. There’s no escape. You’re dangerous; I’m loving it. I’m addicted to you. Don’t you know that you’re toxic? Slowly, it’s taking over me. It’s in the air and it’s all around.” 22 days later, Facebook was introduced … Continue reading Dear Facebook, Goodbye. →

What tugged on the heartstrings of Wausau Pilot & Review readers in 2018? What infuriated them? What does WP&R’s Editor think was the most important story? After you listen to this episode you’ll know all that and more!

Stan Lee was more than comic books. He was a guidance counselor whose ideas shaped an industry, a century, and a generation. 

We’re chatting with music historian Charles Hughes about this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Who’s deserving? Who’s overdue? Listen to see how well we predicted the future!

How do you listen to music? In this multi-part series, we’re chatting with passionate fans of music to learn more about their audiophilia.

How do you listen to music? In this multi-part series, we’re chatting with passionate fans of music to learn more about their audiophilia.

How do you listen to music? In this multi-part series, we’re chatting with passionate fans of music to learn more about their audiophilia.

Saying the words Apple XS Max is mush less palatable than actually using the device. And yes, there was a pun in the previous sentence. We’re talking Apple’s new release. Come on in and listen!

We heard Kings of Soul croon when Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, and James Brown sang. We heard the godfathers of Punk and Rap open the door for new genres when Joey Ramone and Gil Scott-Heron stepped on stage. We even heard the swagger of a Chairman of the Board when Frank Sinatra picked up a … Continue reading R.I.P., Queen of Soul →

Sometimes, it takes a near-death experience to really change the world around you. In this episode, we’re chatting with Seth Wekrheiser and Ben Lee about what motivates us to live better lives and be better people.

As if two nerds were not enough, we have invited a handful more to talk about Avengers: Infinity War, the corresponding comics, and lots of stuff in-between.

25 seems like a millennial paradise. However, we suspect very few generations understand how Johnny Blaze, ODB, GZA, and particularly RZA have influenced hip-hop, music, and cinema in the last 25 years. We try to break it down.

Wausau’s MMA main-man is none other than Lah Thao of Rising Son MMA. His mixed martial arts studio teaches physical and spiritual discipline. Lah and his crew have been established athletes for years, earning high ranks in various martial arts, professional MMA championships, and multiple state and national tournaments.

How did we get here? The city of #Wausome. An all-American city so proud of its kayaking and its Olive Garden. A city whose citizens implore any change to summer fun or TV meteorologists. A city whose citizens must now stand up for each other because their city cast their voice aside. How did we … Continue reading Polluted Wausau: The Ongoing Saga →

As working musicians running the show, spreadsheets, social media, and merch take center stage. The music, the on-stage thrill, and the cheering crowd may be the driving reason but it’s the business of music that keeps the band playing on.

Ben Lee. Dino Corvino. Minimalism is good.

Shereen Stewart is a well-known name in central Wisconsin. Her journalistic experience has culminated in the news and entertainment site, Wausau Pilot & Review. It has garnered the respect of not only its local readers but readers outside of the area. We spoke with her about stage two of the Thomas Street development and other … Continue reading Wausau Pilot’s Thomas Conundrum →

We always enjoy talking with musicians and Ben Lee did not disappoint. A founder, of sorts, of the Back to the Grind music scene in the early-00s, Ben is a singer-songwriter who consumes more music than we can keep up with and we’re digging through his crates — so to speak.

Star Wars, Episode VII. What new hopes did we have for this next-gen phantom? Was it the return of Jar-Jar Binks? Did we strike back against the spoilers? Did Natalie Portman’s breasts make an appearance? Listen now, if to know you want.