Around River City Podcast

LA CROSSE

After decades of talking for a living on the radio, Ken Cooper appreciates the joy of listening. Turns out it's the best part of a good conversation. Listen in with Ken and his guests for conversations that might enlighten you, may entertain you and will definitely help you discover why "Around River City" is such a cool place to call home. La Crosse, Wisconsin

  1. It's All Happening at Around River City

    12/05/2024

    It's All Happening at Around River City

    Ken and Sarah talk about the most mispronounced words of 2024, special holiday cocktails from local establishments and lots of fun to be had this weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
  2. Dr. Faustus, I presume?

    10/09/2023

    Dr. Faustus, I presume?

    This is part 1 of 2 conversations with Greg Parmeter and Nic Barilar from the UW-L Theater and Dance department.  Their latest production is Dr, Faustus by Christopher Marlowe.  This is the original "sell your soul to the devil" story.  And just in time for Halloween.  We'll talk about UW-L's Theater and Dance program, Marlowe, the never ending timeliness of Faustus and possibly, what's your soul worth nowadays, anyway?  Thanks for being part of the conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  3. Steppin Out In Pink 2023 with Kirsten Bucher

    08/24/2023

    Steppin Out In Pink 2023 with Kirsten Bucher

    Midwest Family is proud to support Steppin Out in Pink, 2023 with the Gundersen Medical Foundation.   On this episode of Around River City I had the pleasure to sit down with this years Steppin Out advocate, Kirsten Bucher.  Kirsten's story is amazing.  A young mother who found a lump.  We talked a lot about that particular moment.  Now, Kirsten is a Physician Assistant in the department where she got her treatment.  It's a moving conversation with a very special person. You can support Steppin Out in Pink and get more information at www.steppinoutinpink.com or follow them on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  4. All Roads Lead to Paulin's Provisions

    05/22/2023

    All Roads Lead to Paulin's Provisions

    What a tale these two old pals have to share with you.  Ben Skinner and Chris Barton were born and raised right here in La Crosse.  They fell in love with the restaurant world here in town and as their talents grew they moved to Minneapolis and then Seattle.  But restaurants can be brutal places to work, and they each have the scars to prove it.  So, they came back home and thought "Hey....why don't we put restaurant quality food in jars?".  So was born Paulin's Provisions.  If you like delicious food, bawdy laughter and straight forward social commentary, you'll love this conversation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    55 min
  5. Lucas Herro

    03/29/2023

    Lucas Herro

    Have you ever talked with someone who's had a near death experience? Meet Lucas Herro.  I don't want to give away too much of his story so let's just say every single part of his life changed in a split second.  He was 22, now he's 32.  He was carefree, now he's in pain every day.  He was a firefighter, now he's an Olympian.  Check out this episode of Around River City and get to know Lucas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min
  6. Stepping Stones pt 2

    02/22/2023

    Stepping Stones pt 2

    We continue our conversation about blended families.  I'm  talking with two local authors, Kristine Valk and Asha Bianca about their book Stepping Stones; Blended Families and onus Parenting at it's Best.  What does "bonus" parent mean to you?  Did you just say or do something that you need to apologize for?  How much interaction should there be?  Who decides?  What do you even call that new person?  There are so many questions and this book helps you navigate through the complexities of a new, ready made family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min
  7. Stepping Stones & Blended Families pt 1

    02/13/2023

    Stepping Stones & Blended Families pt 1

    Kristine Valk and Asha Bianca are 2 local moms in blended families.  As they talked about their shared experience they realized they wished there had been a book to help them navigate through the highs and lows of bringing families together.  The result is "STEPPING STONES, Blended Families and Bonus Parenting at it's Best".  It's not a "how to" book, that's for sure.  It's more of a guide and a friend to support you and your family.   In part 1 of my conversation Kristine and I sat down to talk about love, mistakes, joy and you know, normal family stuff.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min
  8. It's a Long Road Back Home Again

    01/26/2023

    It's a Long Road Back Home Again

    Patrick Longmire grew up in his dad's grocery store, Red's IGA in Spring Grove, MN.  Like a lot of high school guys he decided to pick up a guitar but it turns out it wasn't to look cool it was to fall in love with Texas Barbecue.  Several states, 2 kids and 1 supportive wife later, he's turning that love into Fat Pats Brewery and BBQ.  Maybe I should have called this one, What a Long Strange Trip It's Been. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
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After decades of talking for a living on the radio, Ken Cooper appreciates the joy of listening. Turns out it's the best part of a good conversation. Listen in with Ken and his guests for conversations that might enlighten you, may entertain you and will definitely help you discover why "Around River City" is such a cool place to call home. La Crosse, Wisconsin

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