Watts Happening Podcast

Watts Group
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Enjoy captivating interviews with characters from the Eastern Iowa Corridor as Gary Watts sits down with local business leaders, accomplished athletes, industry experts, and more! Watts Happening Music Intro Composed by Ace Jones ( www.AceJonesMusic.com )

  1. Jun 16

    Ep 79 | Bill Hoeft | Local Author of "When The Father Comes Out To Meet Us"

    What does it mean to live a life of purpose? Today, we welcome local author Bill Hoeft to the show to explore that very question. Building on the success of his previous work, "Live Like Line, Love Like Ellyn," Bill joins us to discuss his newest book, "When the Father Comes Out to Meet Us." Together, Bill and Gary navigate the twists and turns of Bill's life journey and the central themes of faith and legacy that anchor his writing. You could learn more about Bill and find his books by visiting his Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.co.jp/stores/BILL-HOEFT/author/B0H1387ZV9?language=en&ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true More places to find Watts Happening! iTunes ➡️ https://apple.co/3VuJ3NV Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3Q2T2ZH Website ➡️ www.wattsgroupiowa.com/podcast #WattsHappening #BillHoeft #WhenTheFatherComesOutToMeetUs #Faith #AuthorInterview #Podcast

  2. Jun 3

    Ep 78 | Charlie Becker | Big Announcement at Camp Courageous!

    Charlie returns to the podcast with a big announcement.. Camp Courageous’ most ambitious project to-date – a brand new, state of the art facility - the Pictured Rocks Camper Cabin! Fundraising has now begun for this fantastic new project! Check out this new episode of the podcast for more details or visit Camp Courageous’ website to make a donation today. www.campcourageous.org More places to find Watts Happening! iTunes ➡️ https://apple.co/3VuJ3NV Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3Q2T2ZH Website ➡️ www.wattsgroupiowa.com/podcast #WattsHappeningt #iowa #corridor #easterniowa #cedarrapids #marion #solon #tiffin #iowacity #coralville #northliberty #campcourageous #fundraising

  3. May 5

    Ep 77 | Bennett Stirtz | Iowa Hawkeye Basketball Star

    Bennett Stirtz has had an incredibly successful and unique college basketball career. From being recruited by Ben McCollum while in high school to now preparing for the NBA draft, join us for an inside look at his impressive path as a collegiate athlete. Whether you're a die-hard Hawkeye fan or just love a good story of grit and discipline, this is an interview you won't want to miss! More places to find Watts Happening! iTunes ➡️ https://apple.co/3VuJ3NV Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3Q2T2ZH Website ➡️ www.wattsgroupiowa.com/podcast #WattsHappeningt #BennettStirtz #IowaBasketball #NBADraft #BenMcCollum #Hawkeyes #CollegeBasketball #HawkeyeSports #iowa #corridor #easterniowa #cedarrapids #marion #solon #tiffin #iowacity #coralville #northliberty #iowahawkeyes #hawkeyebasketball

  4. Mar 10

    Ep 76 | Matt Bissonnette | SEAL Team Six | Author | Executive Producer

    A member of the raid that took down Osama Bin Laden with 13 tours of duty on SEAL Team Six - to the center of a legal storm targeted at him by the government he risked his life to protect. You won’t believe the story of this true American hero. It is our great honor to have Matt Bissonnette join us on this special episode of the Watts Happening Podcast. For years after his retirement, Matt sought the quiet life of a reserved veteran, sharing his experiences under the pseudonym Mark Owen to protect his identity while honoring his teammates. But the transition home wasn't the "quiet life" he expected. Despite his service, Matt faced unprecedented scrutiny and legal backlash from the government regarding his accounts—a battle he is still navigating today. Now, in only his second video interview since revealing his identity last year on the Shawn Ryan Show, Matt joins us to discuss the side of the story the headlines missed. Matt Bissonnette’s third book “No Easy Way” is coming soon - preorders available now. Learn more at www.mattbissonnette.com #SEALTeam6 #NavySEALs #SpecialOperations #Tier1 #VeteranStories #DEVGRU #MattBissonnette #MarkOwen #NoEasyDay #NoEasyWay #WattsHappeningPodcast #ShawnRyan #ShawnRyanShow

  5. Jan 6

    Ep 75 | Jon Kerstetter | Combat Physician | Author of "Crossings: A Doctor-Soldier's Story"

    With three tours in Iraq as a combat physician and countless lives saved in the process, Jon’s story is truly one of bravery and selflessness.  Join us on this new episode of the podcast as Jon Kerstetter shares his astonishing journey - one full of incredible transitions: from an impoverished upbringing on an Oneida reservation to becoming a flight surgeon and a combat physician with our armed forces in Iraq! Learn even more by checking out Jon’s memoir, “Crossings: A Doctor-Soldier’s Story”, available now! #iowacity #IowaPodcast #JonKerstetter #VeteranStories #CombatDoctor #FlightSurgeon #SoldierPhysician

  6. 12/23/2025

    Ep 74 | Coach Ben McCollum | Iowa Men's Basketball | Head Coach

    The new Head Coach of Hawkeye Men's Basketball, Ben McCollum, joins us on the podcast for a great conversation on Leadership, Competition, and all things Iowa sports! Coach McCollum currently holds a 10-2 record during his first season with the Hawks. Before coming to Iowa, McCollum built a reputation as one of the most successful coaches in collegiate basketball - spending one year leading Drake University’s team to a school-record 31 wins and an NCAA Tournament appearance. Prior to this, he also served as Head Coach of Northwest Missouri State for 15 seasons, where he won four NCAA Division II National Championships! 🏆🏆🏆🏆 More places to find Watts Happening! iTunes ➡️ https://apple.co/3VuJ3NV Spotify ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3Q2T2ZH Website ➡️ www.wattsgroupiowa.com/podcast #iowa #corridor #easterniowa #cedarrapids #marion #solon #tiffin #iowacity #coralville #northliberty #podcast #local #podcasts #podcasting #iowahawkeyes #hawkeyesports #hawkeyebasketball #iowamensbasketball #collegebasketball #coaching #benmccollum

  7. 11/11/2025

    Ep 73 | Nancy Bird | Greater Iowa City, Inc | President & CEO

    With over 1,000 members in Johnson County, Greater Iowa City, Inc is a network of business and public sector leaders who collaborate to support local companies, guide investment, and grow a resilient economy. Recently, Greater Iowa City led the campaign to support the Local Option Sales Tax for five communities in Johnson County. This vote was passed in all of these communities, which will provide an additional $22 million in annual funding to the county! Check out this great conversation between Gary and Greater Iowa City’s President & CEO, Nancy Bird, to learn more about the economic health of Johnson County! Learn more about Greater Iowa City, Inc ➡️www.greateriowacity.com #iowa #corridor #easterniowa #cedarrapids #marion #solon #tiffin #iowacity #coralville #northliberty #podcast #local #podcasts #podcasting #greateriowacity #localoptionssalestax #economicresilience #johnsoncountyiowa #johnsoncounty

  8. 07/15/2025

    Ep 72 | Eric Hanson & Clare Duffy | Hosts of The Morning Scramble on z102.9

    You may hear this power duo on The Morning Scramble every weekday from 6-10 AM, but do you know about Eric’s background in drama and speech? Clare’s first introduction into radio? How about how much of their morning show is scripted vs improv?? Learn these details and more on this new episode of the Watts Happening Podcast! #iowa #corridor #easterniowa #cedarrapids #marion #solon #tiffin #iowacity #coralville #northliberty #podcast #local #podcasts #podcasting #localradio #todayshitmusic #z1029 #morningscramble #radio #radiodj #locallyowned #locallyownedradio

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Enjoy captivating interviews with characters from the Eastern Iowa Corridor as Gary Watts sits down with local business leaders, accomplished athletes, industry experts, and more! Watts Happening Music Intro Composed by Ace Jones ( www.AceJonesMusic.com )

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  • Creator
    Watts Group
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Watts Happening Podcast
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