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Wausau Business Show

Wausau Business Show

Hosted by Ryan and Paul

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Episodes

77

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

“The Wausau Business Show” is led by Paul Grinsel and Ryan Gallagher of Rocket Industrial, and features in-depth interviews with key figures from the local and national business, sports and entertainment sectors, thought leaders, and trailblazers who shape Wausau. It airs from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on WXCO Bull Falls Radio. Listen Live: 8:00 am - 9:00 am Saturday

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June 13, 202659 min

Episode 72: ChatGPT and More

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!

May 23, 202658 min

Episode 71: Sean Wright and Tim Parker

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.

May 16, 202659 min

Episode 70! Dan and Kimm Weber

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?

May 2, 20261 hr 0 min

Eastbay Part 2 with Art & Rick

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.

April 25, 20261 hr 0 min

The Eastbay Special – Part One

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

December 20, 20251 hr 0 min

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

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

December 6, 20251 hr 0 min

12/06/25 WBS: Mitch Viegut of AirKraft

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! 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! Guest: Mitch Viegut

November 22, 20251 hr 0 min

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

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! 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!

November 1, 20251 hr 0 min

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.

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!? 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! Guest: David Anthony Hummer

October 18, 20251 hr 3 min

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

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! 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! Guest: Harry Colcord

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