Best West Hartford Podcasts (2024)

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High School Baseball: Neenah vs Kimberly 05-03-24 1:33:30

1h ago1:33:30

1:33:30

In FVA action, Kimberly took on Neenah. Kimberly defeated Neenah 7-2. Tony Giordana had the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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152. Empower your Journey: 3 Key Life Lessons Unveiled 27:14

5h ago27:14

27:14

Do you want to know the guiding lessons that have transformed Meg's life? In this long-awaited comeback episode, Meg delves deep into three profound lessons that have become the cornerstone of her journey. But that's not all – tune in for some exciting life updates and a special announcement regarding the future direction of the podcast. Meg's webs…

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186. New Haven’s Pioneering Grove Street Cemetery 41:01

21h ago41:01

41:01

It’s Spring in Connecticut and this episode is part of our celebration of May as Historic Preservation Month. Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven is the first planned cemetery in the country. The design of Grove Street Cemetery in the 1790s pioneered several of the features that became standard like family plots and an established walkway grid. It i…

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High School Baseball: Kaukauna vs Oshkosh North 04-30-24 1:21:44

1d ago1:21:44

1:21:44

In FVA action, Kaukauna took on Oshkosh North. Kaukauna defeated Oshkosh North 3-0. Shane Sparks had the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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Senior Citizens Activities, Inc. with Paula Hader 18:21

3d ago18:21

18:21

Staying active and social are the keys to staying physically and mentally healthy into your later years. Paula Hader joins me this week to talk about Senior Citizens Activities, Inc. and their upcoming Fun & Fit Games for 50+ers event, which is coming up starting May 20th through June 7th, 2024. Mentioned in this episode: SENIOR CITIZENS ACTIVITIES…

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The 4B Movement, Misandry, and Anti-Natalism 1:02:54

3d ago1:02:54

1:02:54

In this episode, the guys talk about the 4B movement that originated in Korea and is getting some buzz in America. The 4Bs (in Korean) are no dating, no sex, no marriage, and no children. It’s partly responsible for the collapsing birthrate in Korea. The guys discuss the roots and implications of the movement with a tangent into ecology and forest …

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High School Baseball: Kaukauna vs Kimberly 04-23-24 1:03:27

9d ago1:03:27

1:03:27

In FVA action, Kimberly took on Kaukauna. Kimberly defeated Kaukauna 3-0. Gary Brilowski had the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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Summer Fun in West Bend w/Noelle Braun 17:48

10d ago17:48

17:48

We’re heading into summer and there are a ton of great things happening in Downtown West Bend. This week, Noelle Braun, Executive Director of the Downtown West Bend Association, joins me to talk about some of the great events, including the ArtWalk Banner Project, Music on Main, and the West Bend Farmers Market. Mentioned in this episode: West Bend…

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Men & Social Status, Women & College Debt, Hypergamy, and More! 1:01:47

10d ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Today Chris takes the Pugs into the dark recesses of social status and asks questions few are willing to ask. For example: Why do so many women who apply to rent Chris's apartments have so much student loan debt, and such low credit scores? Why do young men in the trades with no debt and good income still lose out to flashy guys with tons of debt w…

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High School Softball: Kaukauna vs Kimberly 04-19-24 1:07:29

13d ago1:07:29

1:07:29

In FVA action, Kaukauna took on Kimberly. Kaukauna defeated Kimberly 11-1. Tony Giordana had the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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High School Baseball: Appleton West vs Appleton East 04-18-24 2:05:17

14d ago2:05:17

2:05:17

In FVA action, Appleton West took on Appleton East. Appleton West defeated Appleton East 9-2. Gary Brilowski had the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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Richfield Farmers Market with Judy Greenfield 15:09

17d ago15:09

15:09

New this summer: A farmers market is coming to Richfield. Judy Greenfield joins me this week to discuss the all-new Richfield Farmers Market. We discuss how the idea for the farmers market came to by, why Richfield, and what you can expect in the market's first year. Mentioned in this episode: Richfield Farmers Market (Facebook) Richfield Farmers M…

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185. Connecticut Industries Unite for WWII Victory: Pratt, Read & Co Gliders 39:40

17d ago39:40

39:40

In this episode, we uncover a Connecticut World War II story that features airplanes without engines. Sound crazy? You’ll learn how these engineless gliders helped beat the Nazis. Executive Producer Mary Donohue will also talk to the author of a new book that details the role that over 45 Connecticut companies played in producing the ammunition, we…

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Creation, Theophany, and Transcendence 1:00:43

18d ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Today’s show builds on the conversation about imagination and C. S. Lewis last week. Tom and the guys continue the interaction with Lewis’ rich sacramental vision and its implications for how our human created natures are enriched and helped to come into their own principally by the vertical, our relation to God, but secondarily by the good gift of…

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Pints & Polka w/Anna Cain & Bekki Scheel 13:48

24d ago13:48

13:48

Kewaskum Friends of the Parks is a group that was recently formed to help raise funds to improve the Village of Kewaskum's parks. They are holding an event to raise awareness for plans to build a new beer garden in Kewaskum's Kiwanis Park on Saturday, May 18th from 2-8p. The event is fittingly called, "Pints & Polka," and will feature live Polka Fu…

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Imagination and Meaning 1:02:56

26d ago1:02:56

1:02:56

C.S. Lewis said, “Reason is the natural organ of understanding, but imagination is the organ of meaning.” "Working off Holly Ordway's book "Apologetics and the Christian Imagination," the guys discuss what imagination is, how it connects to meaning, and how it is foundational to reason. They also discuss the role of imagination in Lewis’s conversio…

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Bonus Q&A: Anthony of the Desert and Defeating the Demons of Our Time 15:10

1M ago15:10

15:10

Listen in for a short Q&A session following our previous episode. Support the Pugcast in Oxford on Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-pugcast-goes-to-oxford/x/6893861#/ Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast i…

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All Around the Bend with Amber Cypcar 20:17

1M ago20:17

20:17

The All Around the Bend Business Showcase from the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce is back for its second year. This year, the event takes place on April 13th at the West Bend High School Fieldhouse. There will be more than 80 exhibitors, plus food and entertainment! Amber Cypcar from the Chamber joins me this week to talk about the event and wh…

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184. The Borinqueneers: Puerto Rico’s Men of the 65th Regiment 30:32

1M ago30:32

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In this episode, we celebrate and commemorate National Borinqueneers Day coming up on April 13th. It recognizes the bravery, service, and sacrifice of the 65th Infantry Regiment, a United States Army unit that consisted mostly of soldiers from Puerto Rico and the only segregated Latino unit in the United States Army. But the honor and fidelity of t…

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Anthony of the Desert and Defeating the Demons of Our Time 1:12:13

1M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

It's Chris's show today and he returns to a theme he's addressed a number of times--how can we resist the inhuman forces of the new totalitarianism? We're up against a Borg-like globalist cabal that uses artificial intelligence, surveillance technology, and psyops to manipulate us. Surprisingly, Chris suggests Saint Anthony of the Desert as a guide…

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Immodesty and the Image of God 1:06:03

1M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

As new forms of immodesty become fashionable and impact our everyday wolds in innumerable ways, dimensions of what is broken in us often remain what is 'hidden' or ignored. Tom and the guys engage this topic, especially from the insight that as image bearers we are imitative by nature, and when this is broken in us, we imitate badly, and also want …

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Five Minutes (or so) with Fuzz 9:00

2M ago9:00

9:00

Switching the game up. On this week's episode, I go through a few things happening in Washington County, along with some other banter. Enjoy! Mentioned in this episode: The Wine Hop - Downtown West Bend Spring Bling West Bend Specialty Shops If you like the show, please consider subscribing at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. New episod…

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How Civilizations Collapse 1:04:31

2M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

In this episode, Glenn talks about four causes of civilizational collapse: mass migration combined with corrupt and ineffectual government; sexual license; loss of belief in society and its values, and massive deficit spending. The guys talk about each of these, and, given that they are all are in place in America right now, discuss how we should b…

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High School Boys State Basketball D1 Semifinal: Neenah vs Hartford 03-15-24 2:37:46

2M ago2:37:46

2:37:46

In the longest game in WIAA State Boys Basketball history, Neenah lost to Arrowhead 99-95 in four overtimes! Justin Janssen sent the game into OT on a nuzzer beater 3 pointer. Brady Corso lead the Rockets with 30 points. Neenah shot 54% from the field while Arrowhead shot a record high 72% from the field. Jace Jenkins scored 34 points and pulled do…

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183. Margaret Rudkin of Pepperidge Farm 26:05

2M ago26:05

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One of the most recognizable food brands in the world got started in a kitchen in Fairfield, Connecticut. In this episode, Natalie Belanger chats with historian Cathryn J. Prince about Margaret Rudkin, the woman who founded Pepperidge Farm. Read Prince's full-length article about Rudkin on the Connecticut Explored website here: https://www.ctexplor…

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The ‘C. S. Lewis Option’ for Renewing Christendom 1:03:25

2M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Today we are joined by Annie Crawford, a cultural apologist, a classical educationalist, and home-school mom. Today we discuss the incredible C. S. Lewis, a Pugcast favorite, and the wealth of his contribution to preserving ancient wisdom as it was received and refashioned in accordance with the Christian faith, especially its sacramental vision of…

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High School Girls Basketball: WIAA Division 1 State Championship Neenah vs Arrowhead 1:29:51

2M ago1:29:51

1:29:51

Arrowhead defeated Neenah 69-59 Saturday night at the Resch Center to take home the Gold Ball. The Rockets Allie Ziebell scored a game high 35 points in the loss. The U Conn recruit scored 75 points in two games for Neenah. Congrats to Head Coach Andy Braunell and the Rockets on a tremendous season. Tony Giordana had the call.…

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High School Girls Basketball WIAA Division 3 State Championship: Xavier vs Edgewood 03-09-24 1:24:23

2M ago1:24:23

1:24:23

In the Division 3 title game, Edgewood took on Xavier. Edgewood defeated Xavier 55-52. Tony Giordana and Dick Knapinski were on the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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High School Boys Basketball: WIAA Sectional Final Neenah vs Marshfield 03-09-24 1:28:01

2M ago1:28:01

1:28:01

Brady Corso scored 24 points including 16 of the Rockets final 17 points Saturday afternoon as Neenah came from behind to defeat the Marshfield Tigers 52-48. Neenah advances to the State Boys Basketball Tournament for the third straight year. Jonathan Krause had the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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High School Girls Basketball: D1 State Semifinal Neenah vs Hartford Union 03-08-24 1:40:55

2M ago1:40:55

1:40:55

Allie Ziebell scored 40 points and pulled down 19 rebounds as the Neenah Rockets defeated Hartford Union 77-70. With the win, Neenah will play Arrowhead Saturday night in the D1 final. Tony Giordana had the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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High School Boys Basketball WIAA Sectional Semifinal: Neenah vs Stevens Point 03-07-24 1:15:14

2M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

In a WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinal, Neenah took on Stevens Point. Neenah defeated Stevens Point 68-50. Jonathan Krause and Gary Brilowski had the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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High School Girls Basketball WIAA D3 State Semifinal: Xavier vs Kettle Moraine Lutheran 03-07-24 1:20:21

2M ago1:20:21

1:20:21

In a Division 3 state semifinal, Xavier took on Kettle Moraine Lutheran. Xavier defeated Kettle Moraine Lutheran 56-52. Tony Giordana and Dick Knapinski were on the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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High School Boys Basketball WIAA Sectional Semifinal: Xavier vs Kiel 03-06-24 1:09:17

2M ago1:09:17

1:09:17

In a WIAA sectional semifinal, Kiel took on Xavier. Kiel defeated Xavier 60-37. Jonathan Krause had the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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The Heart & Homestead Program w/Josh Schoemann & Deb Sielski 18:12

2M ago18:12

18:12

County Executive Josh Schoemann and Community Development Director Deb Sielski join me this week to talk about the Heart and Homestead program. The Heart and Homestead program is a new initiative from Washington County and Economic Development Washington County that aims to make homeownership more attainable for Washington County residents. The pro…

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Begging the Question of Christ and Culture 1:01:52

2M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Richard Niebuhr's classic, Christ and Culture has shaped the way we understand the relationship of the church and culture by assuming that what we mean by "Christ" when we discuss Christ and culture is Christian ethics. But is that the right place to start? Shouldn't ontology be the starting place since all things were created by Christ and for him…

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High School Boys Basketball WIAA Regional Final: Kaukauna vs Appleton East 03-02-24 1:46:35

2M ago1:46:35

1:46:35

Kaukauna lead from start to finish as they defeated Appleton East 65-53. The Ghosts defense held the Patriots to only 8 first half points. With the win, the Ghosts will take on Marshfield Thursday night. Jonathan Krause had the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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High School Boys Basketball WIAA Regional Final: Hortonville vs Neenah 03-02-24 1:20:06

2M ago1:20:06

1:20:06

In a WIAA regional final, Neenah took on Hortonville. Neenah defeated Hortonville 64-58. Tony Giordana and Dick Knapinski were on the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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High School Girls Basketball WIAA Sectional Final: Neenah vs Hortonville 03-02-23 1:21:40

2M ago1:21:40

1:21:40

In a WIAA sectional final, Neenah took on Hortonville. Neenah defeated Hortonville 82-72. Tony Giordana and Dick Knapinski were on the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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High School Boys Basketball: Kimberly vs Appleton North 03-01-24 1:15:57

2M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

In a regional semifinal, Kimberly took on Appleton North. Kimberly defeated Appleton North 57-48. Jonathan Krause and Dick Knapinski were on the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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182. Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution 50:00

2M ago50:00

50:00

Are they pirates, profiteers or legitimately authorized extensions of George Washington’s almost non-existent American Navy? We’ll find out with guest historian Eric Jay Dolin, author of Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American RevolutIon. Dolin will underscore an element missing from most maritime histories of the American Revolution: a ragtag …

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High School Girls Basketball: Xavier vs Winneconne 02-29-24 1:21:29

2M ago1:21:29

1:21:29

The top seeded Xavier Hawks went on a big first half run and never looked back as the Hawks knocked off Winneconne 57-41 Thursday night in Chilton. With the win, Xavier will take on Wittenberg-Birnamwood Saturday, with the winner headed to the Stae Tournament. Jonathan Krause had the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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The Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast w/Shanna Martin 16:24

2M ago16:24

16:24

Big week. This week, I'm joined by someone very special to me. Shanna Martin, my wife, joins me to talk about her podcast called Tech Tools for Teachers. On her show, she features free tech tools that teachers can use in their classrooms and parents can use at home. At the time of this posting, Shanna 2/3rds of the way through her sixth season. The…

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The Diseased Defects and Effects of Popular Culture 1:02:28

2M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

Culture, especially its charged symbolism. After unpacking insights from church fathers like Tertullian and Augustine, in their Christian critiques of Public Spectacle Events, the gang enters into important discussion about the impact, function, and role of current Celebrity, Popular Culture, and Spectacles like the Super Bowl, and ponder Christian…

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High School Girls Basketball: Hortonville vs Appleton North 02-24-24 1:29:04

2M ago1:29:04

1:29:04

Rainey Welson scored 25 points as the Hortonville Polar Bears jumped out to a big start and never looked back as they cruised pasr Appleton North 81-40 to win another Regional Ttile. Tony Giordana had the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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High School Girls Basketball: Ashwaubenon vs Menasha 02-23-24 1:25:20

2M ago1:25:20

1:25:20

In a regional semifinal, Menasha took on Ashwaubenon. Menasha defeated Ashwaubenon 49-36. Tony Giordana and Dick Knapinski were on the call.By WHBY/WSCO Sports

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