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Waterski Pro Tour Podcast is the show that brings you commentary, recaps, and in-depth analysis of your favorite waterski events. Hosted by Matteo Luzzeri, Trent Finlayson, and Marcus Brown, this new show will provide the context you need to follow each of the Waterski Pro Tour stops and the storylines arising from the Pro Tour season. Intro and outro song produced by Stevie Island
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In this episode, Trent and Lake 38 Pro Am Champion Rob Hazelwood discuss the lead up to his win at stop #3 of the 2024 Waterski Pro Tour, occurred on June 1-2 at Lake 38 in Quincy, FL. Regina Jaquess had a dominant tournament, winning the final with 1@10.25m (41off) ahead of Whitney McClintock Rini and Jaimee Bull with 3@10.75m (39.5 off). In the M…
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We’re covering the full gamut on this episode of Ski With Wade when two-time World Champ and all-around great guy Will Asher joins Wade Cox for a lively chat about everything from peak off-season training to up-and-coming young water skiers to watch – and even learn from! A five-time Master’s champion and recent two-time Swiss Pro event winner, Wil…
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Matteo and Trent discuss the several storylines that emerged out of the 10th edition of the Swiss Pro Slalom, stop #2 of the 2024 Waterski Pro Tour and first slalom event of the year. The Swiss Pro Slalom occurred on May 5th at the Swiss Waterski Resort in Clermont, FL. Jaimee Bull conquered her first title on Lake Caroline after 9 consecutive wins…
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Tune in as Matteo and guest host Freddie Winter discuss ⁠Swiss Pro Tricks⁠ (video highlights), stop #1 of the ⁠Waterski Pro Tour⁠ for the 2024 season. ⁠Erika Lang⁠ defended the title in the Women Tricks division with 11030 points, followed by ⁠Neilly Ross⁠ with 10370, and Anna Gay with 9390 In the Men Tricks division, 16 year old Matias Gonzalez ac…
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From Tokyo, Japan to Ithaca, New York and everything big and small in between, today's guest has done it all in the past three years. Masaki Mitsuhashi grew up in Tokyo, Japan and then made the move to the United States for college. He currently is a senior at Ithaca College and is working on his senior thesis film. We discuss his senior thesis fil…
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This episode is a bit different than most because instead of focusing on a person or occupation, we are focusing on a central part of a small town. We discover three perspectives of what it's like to work on Main Street in Waupaca, Wisconsin after the pandemic and after a year of road construction in 2021. We first talk to Penny Harper who works at…
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DISCLAIMER: Strong adult themes that may be disturbing for some listeners including self harm. Today Joe Drake talks to the author of Climbing Out of Darkness: A Personal Journey into Mental Wellness Mike Jacquart. They discuss Mike's personal journey through anxiety and depression, how important men's mental health is, and how to properly handle y…
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Terri Schulz has been the president of the Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce for over 30 years. She shares her journey and vast experience in the Chamber of Commerce world! After that we hear once again from Author Greg Biba whose new book Accused: The Witch Trial of Margaret Faust is available now! Get Greg Biba's new book on Amazon or in a number …
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Join Marcus, Matteo, and Trent as they highlight the best moments, athletes, and storylines of the 2023 season of Waterski Pro Tour. Thank you to Klipsch Marine for being the presenting sponsor of the Slalom Leaderboard, John K. Philips Group for being the presenting sponsor of the Jump Leaderboard, and TWBC for being the presenting sponsor of the …
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Matteo and guest Jonathan Travers recap the action of the Travers Grand Prix, stop #14 and the last stop of the ⁠⁠⁠Waterski Pro Tour⁠⁠⁠ for the 2023 season. Regina Jaquess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ takes the win with 2@10.25m (41off), followed by Canadians Whitney McClintock Rini and ⁠⁠Jaimee Bull⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ both with 1@10.25m, and Whitney taking second due to backup scores.…
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Marcus and guest Thomas Degasperi catch up and break down the action at Malibu Open,⁠ stop #13 of the ⁠⁠Waterski Pro Tour⁠⁠ for the 2023 season. Jaimee Bull⁠⁠⁠ wins in the final with 1@10.25m (41off) after three rounds running 10.75m (39.5off). Second spot for ⁠⁠⁠Regina Jaquess⁠⁠⁠ who set a pending world record in the preliminary stages but fell sh…
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Trent and guest Freddiew Winter sit down for a recap of the MasterCraft Pro,⁠ stop #12 of the ⁠Waterski Pro Tour⁠ for the 2023 season. ⁠Regina Jaquess⁠ goes two-in-a-row by securing the win in the Women Slalom division, followed by ⁠Jaimee Bull⁠ in second and Whitney McClintock Rini in third. Back to back wins in the Men Slalom division also for ⁠N…
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Marcus and Matteo break down the action of California Pro Am, stop #11 of the Waterski Pro Tour for the 2023 season. Regina Jaquess had a dominant weekend, securing the title in the Women Slalom division in the final Head-to-Head against Jaimee Bull, with Allie Nicholson placing third. The Men Slalom division saw Nate Smith securing another big win…
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Matteo joins Joel Poland to summarize the proceedings of the MasterCraft Shootout, stop #10 of the 2023 Waterski Pro Tour occurred on August 4-6 at Predator Bay Waterski Club in Calgary, AB, Canada. Whitney McClintock Rini took the win on the motherland in a tight runoff with Allie Nicholson⁠⁠, with both ladies running 10.75m (39.5off) in the first…
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The Bethany Home in Waupaca, Wisconsin is celebrating their 125th anniversary this summer! We talk to Sally LeComte (Director of Admissions and Marketing) and Shannon Schuelke (Director of Health Services) about their experiences working at Bethany, the history of Bethany, and how the Bethany Home is so unique compared to other retirement homes. Th…
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As organizer and competitor in the event, Matteo joins Trent to chat about the San Gervasio Pro Am, stop #9 of the 2023 Waterski Pro Tour occurred on July 15-16 at Jolly Ski School in San Gervasio Bresciano, Italy. Allie Nicholson⁠ scored the first win of the season by winning her first title in San Gervasio beating Alexandra Garcia in the final he…
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Another recap episode, this time with Matteo and guest host Nate Smith, summarizing the Kaiafas Battle Pro Am, stop #8 of the 2023 Waterski Pro Tour occurred on July 8-9 at Kaiafas Ski Resort in Zacharo, Greece. Jaimee Bull⁠⁠ defended the title from last year, winning the final with 5.5@10.75m (39.5off), ahead of Syndicate teammate Allie Nicholson …
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Tune in as Marcus and guest host Dane Mechler discuss the Lacanau Cup by Malibu, stop #7 of the 2023 Waterski Pro Tour occurred on July 1-2 at Lacanau Ski Club in Lacanau, France. Jaimee Bull⁠⁠ won the title with 1.5@10.25m (41off), making this the first tour win in Europe for the 2022 Waterski Pro Tour winner. ⁠Whitney McClintock Rini⁠ ⁠ended up i…
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Tune in as Trent and Matteo discuss the inaugural edition of Monaco Slalom Cup, stop #6 of the 2023 Waterski Pro Tour occurred on June 28th at Monaco Wake & Ski in Roquebrune Sur Argens, France. Whitney McClintock Rini won the title with 2@10.25m (41off), getting her second title in a row on the tour. Jaimee Bull⁠ ended up in second spot with 5.5@1…
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Marissa Younger is the Wisconsin Coddiwomple who has a travel vlog on Instagram that is one of the largest rising stars in Wisconsin travel blogs/vlogs in 2023! She comes on PodPaca today to share her backstory, what makes small towns in Wisconsin so great, and advice for those who also want to share their adventures with the general public! PodPac…
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In this sixth episode, Trent and guest host Taylor Garcia analyze the thrilling moments of LA Night Jam, stop #5 of the 2023 Waterski Pro Tour occurred on June 9-10 at Bennett's Ski School in Zachary, LA. In the Women Jump division, Hanna Straltsova grabs the first win of the year jumping 53.4m (175ft) in the dark. Aliaksandra Danisheuskaya ended i…
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Water Skiers Cassandra Moloney, Mindy Vitucci, and Riley Werner are all part of the Waupaca Chain Skiers Waterski Team. We learn more about how you get started as a water skier, how Covid affected water skiing, and how being on a team gives you skills for later in life! Thanks again Waupaca Chain Skiers for being on the show. Their first show of th…
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PodPaca, the podcast that shines light on small town folks, makes its return with 2 guests back to back that impact their small community in very different ways! Greg Miskinis is the one of two people to receive the top 4 awards from the American Foundry Society. Greg Miskinis is the only person to receive these awards for his work with iron while …
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In this fifth episode, Trent and guest host Stevie Island discuss the intricacies and highlights of Lake 38 Pro Am, stop #4 of the 2023 Waterski Pro Tour occurred on June 3-4 at Lake 38 in Quincy, FL. Whitney McClintock Rini won her first Lake 38 Pro Am title with 2@10.25m (41off), a score she also ran in both preliminary rounds. Regina Jaquess⁠ wa…
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In this third episode, Marcus and Trent discuss the chain of events and provide context to the Swiss Pro Slalom, stop #3 of the 2023 Waterski Pro Tour occurred on May 7th at the Swiss Waterski Resort in Clermont, FL. Regina Jaquess won her ninth Swiss Pro Slalom title with 2@10.25m (41off), making her undefeated in the history of this prestigious e…
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In this second episode, Marcus and Matteo break down the action of King of Darkness, stop #2 of the Waterski Pro Tour for the 2023 season. Whitney McClintock Rini took the win in the Women Slalom division after winning the final Head-to-Head against Regina Jaquess, with 2023 Waterski Pro Tour Champion Jaimee Bull finishing third. The Men Slalom div…
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Tune in as Matteo and Trent discuss Swiss Pro Tricks, stop #1 of the Waterski Pro Tour for the 2023 season. Erika Lang took the title in the Women Tricks division with 11030 points, followed by Anna Gay with 10530 and Neilly Ross with 9950. In the Men Tricks division, Joel Poland took the win with 12010 points, followed by Dorien Llewellyn with 112…
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Welcome to the Waterski Pro Tour Podcast. Hosted by Matteo Luzzeri, Trent Finlayson, and Marcus Brown, this new show will bring commentary, recap, and context throughout the Pro Tour season. Be ready for in-depth analyses of your favorite events and storylines about the tour as it unfolds over the season. A big thank you to all involved in making W…
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Today we discuss how Aaron Jenson became Waupaca's city administrator and we answer tons of questions from the poll we released. We discuss everything from future department stores in Waupaca, the future of Fulton Street and more! PodPaca is hosted by Joe Drake and Tim Drake and is presented by Northern Kitchen. The poll conducted was done by PodPa…
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Recently retired elementary school teacher Lisa Andersen joins PodPaca! She talks about the challenges of teaching, how difficult it was to retire, and about her son Connor who also happens to be a good friend of PodPaca host Joe Drake. PodPaca is hosted by Joe Drake and Tim Drake. PodPaca is presented by Northern Kitchen located in downtown Waupac…
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University of Wisconsin: Stevens Point Student Kyle Pulvermacher presented The Effect of Education on Income Inequality in Wisconsin at the Wisconsin State Capital Building as part of the Research at the Rotunda Event. Kyle is here to share what he presented with us on PodPaca! We learn how Waupaca County is fairing in Income Inequality, what Kyle'…
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Kathy Kinney takes PodPaca listeners on a journey through how she became an actor and comedian with small town origins, what inspires her, and what it was like working with legends in her career. All of this and more on PodPaca! Thank You to Kathy Kinney, Barb Montoya, Office Outfitters, Lucky Tree, Northern Home, and Northern Kitchen for making th…
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After a short break PodPaca is back with The Revival Boutique Owner Brooke Bebout. Learn how The Revival Boutique got started, why Brooke left home to hitchhike across the country at 19 years old, and how she picks out clothes for her boutique! Thank you to Lucky Tree, Northern Home, and Northern Kitchen for supporting this episode. PodPaca is host…
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Author Greg Biba returns to PodPaca with his new book "Death Wish at Machu Picchu" which is available now on Amazon and at Waupaca area stores. We learn what inspired Greg to finish his Adventure series books in Peru, what books he will write next, and about the Waupaca Writers Club! "Death Wish at Machu Picchu" is Adventure #3 and the final advent…
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We put together a montage of some of PodPaca's best and most memorable moments from 2022! Listen and enjoy moments you may have missed from this past year! Thank you for listening to PodPaca and we hope you continue to listen in 2023! This episode has a few instances of strong language and heavy subjects. PodPaca is hosted by Joe Drake and Tim Drak…
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The Mayor of the City of Waupaca, Wisconsin Brian Smith stops by PodPaca to discuss all things city politics in this can't miss episode! Huge questions are answered like what is the City of Waupaca going to focus on in 2023? Is Churchill Street being renovated? Will the Waupaca Country Club add 9 new holes to their course? Of course we also learn w…
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What was small town Wisconsin life like in the 1960's and 1970's? Find out from two Waupaca residents that have lived in the area for over 50 years! We discuss what working was like 50 years ago, the difficult transition from paper records to digital records, and some of the great history in central Wisconsin! Joe Drake and Tim Drake host PodPaca s…
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PodPaca judged all the cookies from the YuleTide Trail's Cookie Walk 2022! Find out what cookies were the best this year and we reveal the rest of what's happening in December for PodPaca. Finally we also reveal the first movies for the PodPaca Movie Club! To participate just watch the movies and comment your opinions on the films either on PodPaca…
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PodPaca celebrates Thanksgiving by sharing info about the Waupaca Free Community Thanksgiving Meal and sharing what we are thankful for as part of our shoutouts. PodPaca also announces a new project to give the PodPaca community a chance to do something together. Waupaca's Free Community Thanksgiving Meal is on Thursday November 24th at Faith Commu…
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It's National Rural Health Day on Thurs Nov. 17th and we are joined by three ThedaCare physicians. Dr. Dorrie Happ, Dr. Kelly Pucillo, and Dr. Ezra Lyon join PodPaca hosts Joe Drake and Tim Drake. They discuss the difference between being a doctor in a small town compared to a large city, the current mental health crisis, and why they love their lo…
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Tracy Behrendt, the director of the Waupaca Historical Society joins PodPaca to discuss some fun Waupaca history, what it's like being in the same family as a pastor, and how the Historical Society benefits from you eating brats and cookies! We also discuss the upcoming Yuletide Trail in Waupaca on December 3rd and Waupaca Historical Society's Capi…
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On this spooky PodPaca Update, find out which PodPaca host was a Squid Game guard, which celebrity Tim wants to fight in a boxing match, and an incredible shoutout to those who stepped up in an emergency situation. All of this and more on PodPaca Update. Make sure to follow PodPaca on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for vid…
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Local business owner and game show host Bill Zimmermann stops by PodPaca! Bill along with hosts Joe and Tim Drake discuss Office Outfitters, fishing, and what makes Waupaca special! PodPaca is presented by Lucky Tree and their family of shops on downtown Waupaca! This episode does have profanity. Make sure to follow us on all podcast services and t…
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In this PodPaca Update, we discuss how U-Haul is now the proud new owners of the old K-Mart building. We get exclusive info to share that Waupaca City Administrator Aaron Jenson has given to us. Also Chain O' Lakes staple Tom Thumb Mini Golf is for sale and more shoutouts. Hosted by Joe Drake and Tim Drake. Presented by Lucky Tree's Family of Shops…
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Joe and Tim are joined by Dillan Russell, an U.S. Army Specialist who is a Platoon Forward Observer. He is currently at the Fort Drum Army Base in Northern New York State. Dillan teaches Joe and Tim about what basic training is like, how he enjoys his time in the Army, and how hunting and Boy Scouts has helped him be a better Army Specialist.…
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Today Laura Colbert stops by! She discusses her time as the director of the Waupaca Community Arts Hub, her time in the military, and why she decided to move back to Waupaca after being living in so many other communities. PodPaca is brought to you by Lucky Tree and is hosted by Joe Drake and Tim Drake. This episode has mature content and minor lan…
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