Curiouser

15/08/2024

Daniel Osman was born in England, grew up with one foot in Wisconsin and the other in California, and from an early age was driven to find ways to help people and earn an extra dollar or two.

A serious motorcycle accident In his early 20’s required a two-year recovery and led to an opportunity that launched his business career. The success of his business nearly consumed his family, so they pressed reset and moved from California to Waupaca where they invested in real estate, an excavation business, and storage units. Daniel has become deeply involved in the Chain Skiers, and has worked to welcome youth from across our community to the team.

With that basic outline you can imagine that Bob Tevis, Mark Gerlach, and Chuck Reynolds had a thousand questions for him, and we did.

Tune in to WAUP 99.1 FM on Saturday morning (8/17) at 8:00 a.m., or catch the repeat on Monday evening (8/19) at 6:00 p.m. on WAUP or Waupaca Radio FM 96.3. And for our streaming fans, go to live365.com, enter WAUP 99.1 in the search bar and hit play when it comes up.

13/08/2024

Now our interview with Tim Neuville at your convenience. Just click the link below to hear the interview and to learn how Tim Neuville, Mark Gerlach, Bob Tevis and Chuck Reynolds answered the week's Curiouser Question appropriate for a show with a car guy: "Based on overall design and quality, what in your opinion/experience was the worst year for American Car manufacturers?"

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08/08/2024

This week’s Curiouser guest is no stranger to those who live in Waupaca. In fact, his name is well known in the community, as are the results of his philanthropic pursuits and his community-minded activities. He’s Tim Neuville, founder of Neuville Motors and a man who unashamedly admits that one of his first loves in life was his 1968 Dodge Dart GT.

To hear about his life, tune in to WAUP 99.1 FM on Saturday morning (8/10) at 8:00 a.m., or catch the repeat on Monday evening (8/12) at 6:00 p.m. on WAUP or on Waupaca Radio FM 96.3 For our streaming fans, go to live365.com, enter WAUP 99.1 in the search bar and hit play.

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04/08/2024

Wow. What an interesting man Denny Wandtke is. Now you can listen at your convenience. Just click the link below.
..and you can still catch the interview on the air Mon, 8/5 at 6pm on WAUP 99.1 FM and Waupaca Radio FM 96.3.

Listen and enjoy!

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Denny Wandtke, first broadcast on 8/3/24

01/08/2024

For those who missed the broadcasts of our interview with Faye Wilson, you can now listen at your convenience by clicking the link below. Enjoy!

Faye Wilson, originally broadcast on July 27, 2024.

01/08/2024

This week's Curiouser features our interview with local entrepreneur and man of many accomplishments, Denny Wandtke. His story is an object lesson in what can happen when you set out to do good, look for opportunity, and aren't afraid of hard work.

An example: Years ago, while others looked for ways to dispose of used motor oil and transmission fluid, Denny built a team of engineers to figure out a way to use it as fuel to heat buildings.

And we took the opportunity of having Denny on the show to answer this Curiouser question: "Have you ever invented something…even if it was just something you only thought up or that nobody but you ever used? What was the invention, and what problem did it solve?"

To hear the interview and our answers to the Curiouser question, tune in to WAUP 99.1 FM on Saturday morning (8/3) at 8:00 a.m., or catch the repeat on Monday evening (8/5) at 6:00 p.m. on WAUP or Waupaca Radio FM 96.3 . And for our streaming fans, go to live365.com, enter WAUP 99.1 in the search bar and hit play when it comes up.

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25/07/2024

She’s energetic. She’s smart. She’s principled. She’s inspired and inspiring. She’s Faye Wilson!

Among the first teachers licensed in Learning Disabilities in the state of Wisconsin, Faye taught for 33 years, working with students with a full range of needs, including learning, emotional, and cognitive disabilities. After retiring from that career, Faye turned to another field to prove her skills. Her hard work led to success in establishing Faye Wilson Realty, LLC.

To hear her story, tune in to WAUP 99.1 FM on Saturday morning (727) at 8:00 a.m., or catch the repeat on Monday evening (7/29) at 6:00 p.m. on WAUP or on Waupaca Radio FM 96.3. And for our streaming fans, go to live365.com, enter WAUP 99.1 in the search bar and hit play when it comes up.

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21/07/2024

Click the link below to hear our interview with Kelly Jackson at your convenience. It was a great interview with a very impressive person.

And a reminder: Kelly will be featured as the final performance of the 2024 Summer Nights Concert series by the Waupaca Community Arts Board. At 5pm, Kelly will perform "Music is Medicine," an educational program about trauma suffered by Native Americans (particularly boarding schools), and the enduring impacts of that trauma. At 7, the Kelly Jackson Band takes the stage for a night of rock, soul, and some of Kelly's original tunes. Both programs are made possible through the generous support of the Rotary Club of Waupaca.

But before Wednesday...do yourself a favor and click the link below. You won't be sorry.

Kelly Jackson - First broadcast Saturday, July 20, 2024 to help promote her appearance at Summer Nights on Wednesday, July 24th.

18/07/2024

Kelly Jackson is a force of nature. A tribal member of the Lac du Flambo band, she is also an award-winning musician, a respected consultant with her own firm, and philanthropist who - in addition to other things - co-founded Indigenous Girls Rock Camp, a 7-day empowerment music camp for girls ages 8 to 18.

Kelly will be in town this Wednesday, July 24th giving a pair of performances for Waupaca Community Arts Board Summer Nights. At 5pm, she will perform her music-filled educational program titled "Music is Medicine," and then her band will play a mix of rock and soul from 7 to 9:30pm, all at South Park. Wednesdays Summer Nights events are sponsored by the Rotary Club of Waupaca.

Kelly is creative, intelligent and inspirational. But don't take it from us, tune in to WAUP 99.1 FM on Saturday morning (7/20) at 8:00 a.m., or catch the repeat on Monday evening (7/22) at 6:00 p.m. on WAUP or on Waupaca Radio FM 96.3. For our streaming fans, go to live365.com, enter WAUP 99.1 in the search bar and hit play.

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18/07/2024

Maybe you missed our interview with Marci Beaucoup (a.k.a., Marci Reynolds) when it was first broadcast on January 23rd of this year. And maybe you missed it again when we recently re-aired the conversation on July 6th.

That's OK. Do not dispair. You can now listen at your convenience.

Who is Marci? Sure, she's the sister of one of our hosts, but more importantly, she is President of the Waupaca Community Arts Board, Co-Founder of the Waupaca Community Arts Hub, and all-around creative force for good in our community.

Marci Reynolds - Rebroadcast on July 6th, 2024.

18/07/2024

Click the link below to hear our interview with Jeff Anderson, President and CEO of the Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitor's Bureau, and Foundation.

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Jeff Anderson, Interview first broadcast on 7/13/24.

11/07/2024

Hey everybody, Curiouser has a special guest this week. Jeff Anderson, the new President and CEO of the Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Foundation. That’s a long and impressive title but he’s got the chops to back it up. Listen in as we explore his educational and business background, from his first job out of college with the Boy Scouts, to his time as the Tourism Director for the Waupaca Area Chamber, and on to one of four Regional Tourism Specialists in Wisconsin.

To hear his story tune in to WAUP 99.1 FM on Saturday morning (7/13) at 8:00 a.m., or catch the repeat on Monday evening (7/15) at 6:00 p.m. on WAUP or on Waupaca Radio FM 96.3. For our streaming fans, go to live365.com, enter WAUP 99.1 in the search bar and hit play.

03/07/2024

We've got a treat for our fans this week. We're re-broadcasting our interview with Marci Beaucoup (a.k.a., Marci Reynolds) - President of the Waupaca Community Arts Board, Co-Director of the Waupaca Community Arts Hub, and leader of the band Marci Beaucoup and the Baba Ghanooj. Marci was the featured guest on our first show when we probably had no more than a dozen listeners, so Mark Gerlach, Bob Tevis, and Chuck Reynolds agreed that it was too good not to be aired again.

Get ready for a really funny, seriously thoughtful and somewhat prescient interview. (Near the end Marci mentions the idea of maybe someday the Wauapaca Community Arts Board could produce a jazz festival of some sort. As we all know, five months later the Jazz & Cocktails festival took place.)

Tune in to WAUP 99.1 FM on Saturday morning (7/6) at 8:00 a.m., or catch the repeat on Monday evening (7/8) at 6:00 p.m. on WAUP or on Waupaca Radio FM 96.3 For our streaming fans, go to live365.com, enter WAUP 99.1 in the search bar and hit play.

30/06/2024

Available now to listen at your convenience - our interview with US Navy Submarine Commander-turned-actor, Brad Leonhardt.

Click the link below to learn how Brad made the move from the depths of the sea to stage and screen, and find out how he, Bob Tevis, Mark Gerlach, and Chuck Reynolds answered the week's Curiouser Question: "Have you or someone you've known seen your doppelganger?"

You can also catch the rebroadcast of our interview with Brad on (7/1/24) at 6 p.m. on WAUP 99.1 FM, or Waupaca Radio FM 96.3; or if you prefer to stream go to live365.com and enter WAUP in the search bar.

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Brad Leonhardt, originally broadcast on 6/28/24.

28/06/2024

This week’s CURIOUSER guest has been a priest, a clown, a cowboy, and a judge - all after an esteemed career as a senior submarine officer on the Admirals staff of a carrier strike group. Notably, the first four occupations are among dozens he's played as an actor - a profession he picked up after his naval career.

He’s Brad Leonhardt from Weyauwega, and he joined us to share details about his early life, his 28 years in the Navy, and how an effort to make up with lost time with his daughter turned into a new profession. Bob Tevis, Mark Gerlach, and Chuck Reynolds also ask Brad about rehabbing a house built in 1860 and a bank that was falling into ruin (and into the street) when he purchased it. He’s intelligent, quick-witted, and indefatigable.

To hear his story tune in to WAUP 99.1 FM on Saturday morning (6/29) at 8:00 a.m., or catch the repeat on Monday evening (7/1) at 6:00 p.m. on WAUP or on Waupaca Radio FM 96.3. For our streaming fans, go to live365.com, enter WAUP 99.1 in the search bar and hit play.

24/06/2024

Now you can listen to our interview with Comedian and Stay-At-Home Dad Ben Warren at your leisure. Click the link below to hear how Ben went from wild child to ski bum to comedian, and how he, Bob Tevis, Mark Gerlach, and Chuck Reynolds answer the week's Curiouser Question about vivid comedy/comedian memories.

You can also catch the rebroadcast tonight (6/24/24) at 6 p.m. on WAUP 99.1 FM or Waupaca Radio FM 96.3, or if you prefer to stream go to live365.com and enter WAUP in the search bar.

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Ben Warren, first broadcast on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024.

21/06/2024

Is there anything funny about living parts of your life as a self-described "wild child", “ski bum”, river guide, or a stay at home dad? Apparently, because this week’s Curiouser guest did all those things and turned his experiences into a comedy act. It’s Waupaca’s own Ben Warren.

Tune in to hear Bob Tevis, Mark Gerlach, and Chuck Reynolds query Ben about how his early life that led to his current occupation – professional comedian.

To listen, tune in to WAUP 99.1 FM on Saturday morning (6/22) at 8:00 a.m., or catch the repeat on Monday evening (6/24) at 6:00 p.m. on WAUP or on Waupaca Radio FM 96.3. For our streaming fans, go to live365.com, enter WAUP 99.1 in the search bar and hit play.

17/06/2024

You can listen to our interview with Gordy and Carol of Odin & Freja's Place any time you want. Bob Tevis, Mark Gerlach, and Chuck Reynolds had a great time interviewing them, and listening will lighten your day, brighten your smile, and put a bounce in your step. Just click the link below and enjoy!

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Interview with Gordon Kirchoff & Carol Kraco, founders of Odin & Freja's in Scandinavia, WI. Show aired 2/10/24.

12/06/2024

Good things are worth repeating, so this week on Curiouser we’re bringing back an interview that we did earlier this year with Gordon Kirchoff and Carol Kraco, owners of Scandinavia’s most popular entertainment venue, Odin & Freja's Place. They recently received the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber award for Outstanding Business of the Year, being cited as a cornerstone of Scandinavia’s economy.

Bob Tevis, Mark Gerlach, and Chuck Reynolds had a blast with this one, because in addition to Gordy and Carol's interesting backgrounds, they have even more interesting personalities that combine for a lot of humor.

If you didn’t catch it the first time, you’ll be glad you had a second chance to hear. If you did catch them the first time, you’re probably glad we’re repeating it. Tune in to WAUP 99.1 FM on Saturday morning (6/15) at 8:00 a.m., or catch the repeat on Monday evening (6/17) at 6:00 p.m. on WAUP or on Waupaca Radio FM 96.3. For our streaming fans, go to live365.com, enter WAUP 99.1 in the search bar and hit play.

10/06/2024

Our interview with the man behind the mic at Waupaca Radio FM 96.3, Mr. Wayne Netzler, is now available on Soundcloud for your listening pleasure and convenience. Learn about Wayne, and hear how he, Bob Tevis, Mark Gerlach, and Chuck Reynolds answer the week's Curiouser Question about their brushes with famous people.

You can also catch the rebroadcast tonight (6/10/24) at 6 p.m. on WAUP 99.1 FM or Waupaca Radio FM 96.3, or if you prefer to stream go to live365.com and enter WAUP in the search bar.

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Interview with Wayne Netzler, first broadcast on 6/8/24.

06/06/2024

His name is Wayne Netzler, but you may know him as Wayne Scott, host of Good News Waupaca and other programming on Waupaca Radio FM 96.3. As we learned out in our interview, Wayne has lived quite a life. His love of music, optimism, and perseverance have propelled and carried him through some really interesting jobs and experiences. We had a lot of fun interviewing Wayne, and we think you'll enjoy listening.

Tune in to WAUP 99.1 FM on Saturday morning (6/8) at 8:00 a.m., or catch the repeat on Monday evening (6/10) at 6:00 p.m. on WAUP or Waupaca Radio FM 96.3. For our streaming fans, go to live365.com, enter WAUP 99.1 in the search bar and hit play.

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02/06/2024

Missed Saturday's broadcast of our interview with encaustic artist and teacher Jessie Fritsch of Jessie Fritsch Encaustics?

You don't have to bee disappointed. (See what we did there?)

Just click the link below to hear Bob Tevis, Mark Gerlach, and Chuck Reynolds get the buzz about Jessie's background, journey as an artist, and life working to balance her loves of encaustic painting, mural art, and being a mother. And, hear us all answer the Curiouser question of the week: "If you could commission a mural to be painted in a public space, what message or theme would you want the mural to reflect?"

You can also catch the rebroadcast Monday at 6 p.m. on WAUP 99.1 FM or Waupaca Radio FM 96.3, or if you prefer to stream go to live365.com and enter WAUP in the search bar.

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Jesse Fritsch - First broadcast on Saturday, June 1, 2024

29/05/2024

Some artists paint with oils, some with watercolors and some with beeswax mixed with pigments. That last method is known as encaustic painting. To find out more about it and how one artist was led to work in the medium, join Chuck Reynolds, Bob Tevis, and Mark Gerlach on this week’s Curiouser show when they interview Jessie Fritsch of Jessie Fritsch Encaustics. Jessie is talented, accomplished, funny, and has an interesting story to share.

Tune in to WAUP 99.1 FM on Saturday morning (6/1) at 8:00 a.m., or catch the repeat on Monday evening (6/3) at 6:00 p.m. on WAUP or Waupaca Radio FM 96.3. For our streaming fans, go to live365.com, enter WAUP 99.1 in the search bar and hit play.

26/05/2024

Now you can listen to our interviw with Kat Turner, Waupaca County DA at your convenience.

Click the link below to hear Bob Tevis, Mark Gerlach, and Chuck Reynolds cross-examine Kat and learn - among other things - how her time as a defense attorney helped her prepare for her current role as DA. And, hear us all answer the Curiouser question of the week about a time when we got out of trouble with the law. Fun stuff.

You can also catch the rebroadcast Monday at 6 p.m. on WAUP 99.1 FM or Waupaca Radio FM 96.3, or if you prefer to stream go to live365.com and enter WAUP in the search bar.

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Kat Roberts Turner, Waupaca Count District Attorney. Originally broadcast Saturday, May 25th, 2024.

23/05/2024

How does a woman who was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida and who double-majored in English Lit and Speech Pathology at the University of Florida wind up as the District Attorney of a Central Wisconsin County? It makes no sense, until you her her story; then it makes perfect sense. Waupaca County DA Kat Roberts Turner is doing exactly what her life prepared her to do, exactly where she should be doing it.

Kinda makes you wanna hear the story, doesn't it.

If so, tune in on Saturday, 5/25 at 8 a.m. on WAUP 99.1 FM to hear Bob Tevis, Mark Gerlach, and Chuck Reynolds inteview Kat, and to hear everyone answer the CURIOSER question of the week: "Have you had a run-in with the police (including a traffic stop) that you were able to get out of, and how did you get out of it?"

Our streaming fans can catch the broadcast on live365.com, enter WAUP 99.1 in the search bar and hit play.

18/05/2024

Now available to listen at your convenience, our interview with Laura Colbert, Director of the City of Waupaca Parks and Recreation department...but so much more than that!

Just click the link below to hear the interview by Bob Tevis, Mark Gerlach, and Chuck Reynolds, and to hear all of us answer the Curiouser question of the week: "Was there a time in your life when you experienced something unexpected that threw your plans out the window? What was it, how did it change your trajectory, and what was the result?"

You can also catch the rebroadcast Monday at 6 p.m. on WAUP 99.1 FM or Waupaca Radio FM 96.3, or if you prefer to stream go to live365.com and enter WAUP in the search bar.

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Interview with Laura Colbert, first broadcast on 5/18/24

17/05/2024

Why does Laura Colbert love her job as Director of the City of Waupaca Parks and Recreation Department? Because - as you'll hear in our interview - each day provides her the opportunity to be her best self and to help people in our community?

Where does that sort of approach to life come from? From her advanced degrees in Educational Leadership and Experience-Based Education? Her service as an M.P. in the War in Iraq? Her world travel during a "Year of Laura" after the war? The self-reflection she underwent to write a book? Her upbringing in a home where service to others was a core value? Yes...all of it.

Tune in on Saturday, 5/18 at 8 a.m. on WAUP 99.1 FM to hear Bob Tevis, Mark Gerlach, and Chuck Reynolds inteview with Laura, and to hear everyone answer the CURIOSER question of the day about events that changed the course of our lives.

Our streaming fans can catch the broadcast on live365.com, enter WAUP 99.1 in the search bar and hit play.

14/05/2024

Now the stories, humor, and wisdom of this pair of octogenarians is available for listening at your convenience. Just click the link below.

Ron & Rosie Reynolds - First Broadcast on 5/11/24

08/05/2024

This week on Curiouser was a special event for one of the hosts. Ron and Rosie Reynolds were interviewed by son Chuck Reynolds along with co-hosts Bob Tevis and Mark Gerlach. From how the met, to raising six children, to choosing Waupaca for retirement, to gigs performing a tribute to Sinatra, the interview covers a lot of ground, offers a healthy dose of laughs, and sneaks in some hard-earned wisdom.

Tune in to WAUP 99.1 FM on Saturday morning (5/11) at 8:00 a.m., or catch the repeat on Monday evening (5/13) at 6:00 p.m. on WAUP or Waupaca Radio FM 96.3. And for our streaming fans, go to live365.com, enter WAUP 99.1 in the search bar and hit play when it comes up.

04/05/2024

Our interview with Ivan Wayne - Now available to listen at your leisure. Just click the link below.

Bob Tevis, Mark Gerlach, and Chuck Reynolds enjoyed learning more about Ivan, how he ended up in Waupaca, and - among other things - why the name of his company (Voyagerr) is purposefully spelled that way. It's quite brilliant.

You can also catch the rebroadcast Monday at 6 p.m. on WAUP 99.1 FM or Waupaca Radio FM 96.3, or if you prefer to stream go to live365.com and enter WAUP in the search bar.

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Ivan Wayne, first broadcast on 5/4/24.