The NEWSA-Cast
Through conversation we highlight the local stories you know and the stories that need to be uncovered. Every week we bring you stories from today and relics from the past, all from right here in Northeast Wisconsin. Born from the Red Smith Banquet this new podcast carries on the legacy to recognize youth sports again!
Through conversation we highlight the local stories you know and the stories that need to be uncovered. Every week we bring you stories from today and relics from the past, all from right here in Northeast Wisconsin. Born from the Red Smith Banquet this new podcast carries on the legacy to recognize youth sports again!
Episodes

Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Marathon Impact with Julie Johnson
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
All the best clips and highlights from our interview with Community First Fox Cities Marathon race director Julie Johnson!
For more info on the Marathon - https://foxcitiesmarathon.org/
The full interview was part of episode #79 - https://newsacast.podbean.com/e/on-the-run-with-julie-johnson-throwback-ferguson-jenkins/
Big thanks to Diggstown for the music!

Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Race Walking with Jordan Crawford || Warren Spahn Throwback
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
We have US Olympic Qualifier and Race Walk Instructor Jordan Crawford on the show this week! Join us to discuss the very real, very serious sport of Race Walking! Jordan will also be competing in the Fox Cities Marathon this year which is taking place Sept 19-21, 2025.
Joe and Tosh take an Old Look at New, and end with It's Forgotten 'en I'm never Forgetten.
In 1982 former Milwaukee Brave legend Warren Spahn won the Red Smith Award at the Red Smith Banquet held in Appleton, WI!
Please reach out to us at newsacast@gmail.com, follow us on all social media outlets and subscribe to our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@Newsa-Cast.
Time Stamps
00:00 Start
2:08 Intro
14:23 An Old Look at NEW
21:09 Interview with Jordan Crawford
1:40:03 Banquet Throwback - Warren Spahn
1:45:46 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro

Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Called to Coach ft Nick Salm || Willie Davis Throwback
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
With the release of his first book Called to Coach, author and local football coach Nick Salm joins the podcast once again and shares the most important topics and concepts of his book. Join us for this incredible interview and get some insight into the world of youth coaching!
Joe and Tosh take an Old Look at New, and end with It's Forgotten 'en I'm never Forgetten.
The throwback this week goes to the great Packers legend WiIllie Davis! Willie received the Red Smith Award in 1990 during the Red Smith Banquet held in Appleton, WI!
Please reach out to us at newsacast@gmail.com, follow us on all social media outlets and subscribe to our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@Newsa-Cast.
Time Stamps
00:00 Start
2:12 Intro
14:26 An Old Look at NEW
23:16 Interview with Nick Salm
1:24:18 Banquet Throwback - Willie Davis
1:32:17 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro

Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Flashback - Alyssia Dominguez
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
In this week leading up to Mile of Music this year we are throwing it back to our interview with with singer/songwriter Alyssia Dominguez! Find out what the Appleton music scene means to an artist who has played here and is from our neck of the woods!
Please reach out to us at newsacast@gmail.com, follow us on all social media outlets and subscribe to our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@Newsa-Cast.
Big thanks to Diggstown for the music!
Alyssia's 2025 Mile of Music Dates
Stone Arch Brewpub North Lot Stage07/31/2025 - 07/31/2025Start Time: 01:25 PMEnd Time: 02:15 PM
Hilton Paper Valley Lobby Merch Store08/01/2025 - 08/01/2025Start Time: 11:00 AMEnd Time: 11:20 AM
Dr. Jekyll's08/01/2025 - 08/01/2025Start Time: 07:40 PMEnd Time: 08:30 PM

Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
NEWSA Minute presented by AppletonSportsPage.com - Appleton Doubledays 7.29.25
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Highlights from around Northeast Wisconsin, in (about) a minute!
Brought to you by AppletonSportsPage.com
Please reach out to us at newsacast@gmail.com, follow us on all social media outlets and like and subscribe to our podcasts and YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@Newsa-Cast.
Big thanks to Diggstown for the music!
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Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-newsa-cast/id1694727001
Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/15yVahOC7GiWvkYKt5tXNy?si=ca810590cddb44ff
Listen on to the NEWSA-Cast on Podbean - https://newsacast.podbean.com/
Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Newsa-Cast
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsaCast
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewsaCast
Follow us on Tiktok: @newsa.cast
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newsa.cast/

Monday Jul 28, 2025
Flashback- Ben Mulwana
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
In this week leading up to Mile of Music this year we are throwing it back to our interview with artist Ben Mulwana! Ben resides in the Kenosha, WI area and is familiar with the Appleton Music scene. Ben offers a unique perspective on the meaning of music and of Northeast Wisconsin!
Please reach out to us at newsacast@gmail.com, follow us on all social media outlets and like and subscribe to our podcasts and YouTube page.
Big thanks to Diggstown for the music!
Ben's 2025 Mile of Music Dates
Appleton Beer Factory08/02/2025 - 08/02/2025Start Time: 06:40 PMEnd Time: 07:30 PM
Lawrence Lawn Main Stage08/03/2025 - 08/03/2025Start Time: 01:00 PMEnd Time: 01:50 PM

Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Flashback - Dave Willems of Mile of Music
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
In this week leading up to Mile of Music this year we are throwing it back to our interview with Dave Willems of Willems Marketing and Events, the creative force behind the Mile of Music Festival that occurs every year in downtown Appleton every August! Discover the Mile's origin story, how this community is perfect for it, and why Dave calls Nashville, Appleton-South!
Please reach out to us at newsacast@gmail.com, follow us on all social media outlets and like and subscribe to our podcasts and YouTube page.
Big thanks to Diggstown for the music!

Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thomson Motorsports, A Family Affair || Throwback Dave Cowens
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
We are joined by a racing Family, the Thomson's! Dan brings his kids on to the pod to join in the conversation about local racing! Dan races at WIR and shares the details of chasing that checkered flag!
Joe and Tosh share an Old Look at NEW, play It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten!
We throw it back to 2004 when basketball's Boston Celtics Legend Dave Cowens attended the banquet and offered some great advice!
Please reach out to us at newsacast@gmail.com, follow us on all social media outlets and like and subscribe to our podcasts and YouTube page.
Big thanks to Diggstown for the music!
Time Stamps
0:00 Start
01:29 Intro
12:49 An Old Look at NEW
18:41 Interview with Dan Thomson and Sons
59:12 Banquet Throwback - Dave Cowens
1:08:00 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro

Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Highlights from around Northeast Wisconsin, in (about) a minute!
Brought to you by AppletonSportsPage.com
Please reach out to us at newsacast@gmail.com, follow us on all social media outlets and like and subscribe to our podcasts and YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@Newsa-Cast.
Big thanks to Diggstown for the music!
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Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-newsa-cast/id1694727001
Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/15yVahOC7GiWvkYKt5tXNy?si=ca810590cddb44ff
Listen on to the NEWSA-Cast on Podbean - https://newsacast.podbean.com/
Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Newsa-Cast
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsaCast
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewsaCast
Follow us on Tiktok: @newsa.cast
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newsa.cast/

Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Matt Jung, DB for the Badgers! || Randy White Throwback
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Matt Jung, current Defensive Back for the Wisconsin Badgers, joins the guys on today episode! Discover Matt's family pedigree and get insight into life as a college football player.
Joe and Tosh share an Old Look at NEW, play It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten!
We throw it back to 1992 when Randy White, former defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, won the Nice Guy Award!
Please reach out to us at newsacast@gmail.com, follow us on all social media outlets and like and subscribe to our podcasts and YouTube page.
Big thanks to Diggstown for the music!
Time Stamps
0:00 Start
02:11 Intro
9:08 An Old Look at NEW
14:41 Interview with Matt Jung
1:03:508 Banquet Throwback - Randy White
1:13:06 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro

Check out our NEWSA Minute!
Highlights from around Northeast Wisconsin, in (about) a minute!
Brought to you by AppletonSportsPage.com
Please reach out to us at newsacast@gmail.com, follow us on all social media outlets and like and subscribe to our podcasts and YouTube page.
Big thanks to Diggstown for the music!






