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

4 days ago
4 days ago
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 19087 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

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 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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Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Local MMA Fighter Kegan Gennrich || Dick Bennett Throwback
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
With his next fight coming up next week, there is no better time to check back in again with our own local MMA champion fighter, straight out of Hortonville, it's Kegan Gennrich! Joe & Tosh check in on his past year of training and matches, and they look past the daily regiment to discover what makes Kegan tick!
Kegan's next fight - https://www.lfa.com/lfa-brings-a-welterweight-showdown-to-the-land-of-10000-lakes-at-lfa-206/
Joe and Tosh take an Old Look at New, and end with It's Forgotten 'en I'm never Forgetten.
Early March is the perfect time to highlight Dick Bennett, the legendary Wisconsin basketball coach when he received the "Nice Guy" Award at the Red Smith Awards back in 2002!
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!
Time Stamps
01:55 Intro11:11 An Old Look at NEW17:06 Interview with Kegan "Machine Gun" Gennrich1:08:10 Banquet Throwback - Dick Bennett1:19:45 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro

Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 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

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Tommy Wroblewski Talking Fox Valley Hockey! || Gene Keady Throwback
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Winter is a great time to bring awareness of local Hockey! Tommy Wroblewski joins us this week to discuss the two main ice rinks in the Fox Valley and their impact on the sport for youth teams as well as the community. See how you can make an difference and join their Capital Campaign to raise funds for the facilities and equipment!
Visit --> Funding the Future Capital Campaign @ www.appletonice.org
Joe and Tosh take an Old Look at New, and end with It's Forgotten 'en I'm never Forgetten.
Gene Keady arrives at the Red Smith Awards Banquet as the featured speaker back in 2009. This legendary Purdue Basketball Coach brings out the jokes as well as humble accolades of this local Banquet!
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!
Time Stamps
02:09 Intro12:15 An Old Look at NEW18:57 Interview with Tommy Wroblewski54:19 Banquet Throwback - Gene Keady1:03:26 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro

Monday Feb 24, 2025
NEWSA Minute presented by AppletonSportsPage.com - State Wrestling! 2.24.25
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 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
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Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Niki Wendt of Appleton Park & Rec | Julius "Dr. J" Erving Throwback
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Discover the magic behind the Appleton Park & Recreation Department with a very special interview with Niki Wendt! You can hear and feel her passion for kids and community as she describes some of the behind-the-scenes effort that goes into all the local programs the city offers!
Joe and Tosh take an Old Look at New, and end with It's Forgotten 'en I'm never Forgetten.
We had a very special athlete and hero receive the "Nice Guy" Award at the 2017 Red Smith Sports Awards, and that was basketball legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving!
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!
Time Stamps
02:23 Intro13:08 An Old Look at NEW18:12 Interview with Nikki Wendt of Appleton Parks & Rec1:13:10 Banquet Throwback - Julius "Dr. J" Erving1:24:31 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
NEWSA Minute presented by AppletonSportsPage.com - AE Girls Basketball 2.17.25
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 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/

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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!