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!
Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
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 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/15yVahOC7GiWvkYKt5tXNy?si=ca810590cddb44ff
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Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Elijah Gash, Toronto Rock Lacrosse Player || Mark Murphy Throwback
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Elijah Gash plays in the NLL on the Toronto Rock! With ties to Northeast Wisconsin Elijah shares his journey as a professional Lacrosse player and, of course, chimes in on the viral fight he got into back in January!
Joe and Tosh share an Old Look at NEW, play It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten!
We highlight Mark Murphy in this Throwback honoring his legacy and triumphs as the NFL Draft commences in Green Bay WI!
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
00:00 Start
02:03 Intro
13:57 An Old Look At NEW
19:19 Interview with Elijah Gash
54:25 Banquet Throwback - Mark Murphy
54:25 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro

Monday Apr 21, 2025
NEWSA Minute presented by AppletonSportsPage.com - Boys Lacrosse 4.21.25
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 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!
___________________________
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 Apr 17, 2025
Knock Out! Chuter's Boxing with Nick Maher || Throwback Doug Melvin
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Nick Maher's passion is not only for boxing, but for youth and character development. Discover the energy of what's happening at Chuter's Youth Amateur Boxing located in Little Chute Wisconsin!
For more info on Chuter's - https://chutersboxing.com/
Joe and Tosh share an Old Look at NEW, play It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten!
Back in 2009 the "Nice Guy" Award was given to Doug Melvin, the manager that turned around the Milwaukee Brewers!!
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
02:13 Intro13:30 An Old Look at NEW18:20 Interview with Nick Maher - Chuter's Boxing1:21:31 Banquet Throwback - Doug Melvin1:29:23 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
NEWSA Minute presented by AppletonSportsPage.com - AN Baseball 4.15.25
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 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!
___________________________
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 Apr 10, 2025
Lacrosse Starts! Four Bay Valley Coach Interviews
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
We talk to four Lacrosse coaches across the Bay Valley Conference on today's episode, touching base with each program, and getting a feeling for the current state of local Lacrosse while getting excited for the new season! Rich Tomson of Pulaski, Danny Rafalski of Appleton United, Eric Marsh of Neenah, and Roger Hornberger of Kimberly.
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
01:12 Intro
11:09 Rich Thomson - Pulaski
33:17 Interview with Danny Rafalski - Appleton United
43:25 Interview with Eric marsh - Neenah
1:02:52 Interview with Roger Hornberger - Kimberly

Thursday Apr 03, 2025
On the Run with Julie Johnson! || Throwback Ferguson Jenkins
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Fox Cities Marathon Race Director Julie Johnson joins us for a fantastic behind-the-scenes look at the day of the Marathon! Julie also reveals what makes this annual event special for the runners, walkers, and even the spectators!
For more info on the Marathon - https://foxcitiesmarathon.org/
Joe and Tosh share an Old Look at NEW, play It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten!
Back in 2002 the "Nice Guy" Award was given to just that, the MLB Legend Ferguson Jenkins!
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
02:06 Intro10:19 An Old Look at NEW17:19 Interview with Julie Johnson1:12:18 Banquet Throwback - Ferie Jenkins1:20:13 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro

Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Rocket Football with Steve Jung! || Art Holst Throwback
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Steve Jung, current head football coach at Neenah High School, joins the guys on today episode! Follow the full circle journey as Steve takes us through his coaching career and the pivotal moments along the way!
Joe and Tosh share an Old Look at NEW, play It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten!
We throw it back to 1987 where Art Holst was the featured speaker. The former NFL referee turns out to be a great public speaker and a bit of comedian, give him a listen!
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
02:22 Intro15:29 An Old Look at NEW21:53 Interview with Steve Jung1:22:53 Banquet Throwback - Art Holst1:35:19 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro

Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Tim Jorgensen Knows Baseball! || Bill Raftery Throwback
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Get to know our homegrown baseball favorite Tim Jorgensen! Tim was a local baseball legend setting the home run record at UW Oshkosh in 1995, got drafted by two Major League Teams, and was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame!
Joe and Tosh share an Old Look at NEW, play It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten!
With March Madness starting this week we are throwing it back to 2007 when Bill Raftery was the featured speaker at the Red Smith Awards Banquet! Bill still calls games for the NCAA Tournament as he continues his sportscasting career!
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
01:24 Intro14:52 An Old Look at NEW19:48 Interview with Tim Jorgensen1:19:38 Banquet Throwback - Bill Raftery1:33:25 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Diggstown on the Newsa-cast || Don Sutton Throwback
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Diggstown is back on the Newsa-Cast with new music! Get a behind-the-scenes making of their new album and discover how the music is made! Enjoy this "anatomy of a band" episode!
Joe and Tosh share an Old Look at NEW, play It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten!
The Banquet Throwback this week is Don Sutton. This former Brewer received the "Nice Guy" Award at the Red Smith Awards Banquet back in 1990.
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
01:23 Intro14:30 An Old Look at NEW22:20 Interview with the band Diggstown1:04:31 Banquet Throwback - Don Sutton1:11:56 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!