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

Thursday Feb 15, 2024
The Music of our Show || Ft. Diggstown and a Throwback to Frank Deford
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
In this episode we highlight and sit down with the band that gives us our soundtrack; Diggstown! Joe and Tosh interview the guys right after their show at the Ice Dance Music Festival help at the Hilton Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton. Lead guitarist Chris, rhythm guitarist Jack (Skip), bassist Dusty, drummer Josh, and new fulltime keyboardist Logan give a fantastic candid interview about their history, experiences, and future in this very special 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 Frank Deford, the decorated sports journalist that, among long tenures at Sports Illustrated and NPR's Morning Edition, was US Sportswriter of the Year six times!
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
01:05 Intro08:53 An Old Look at NEW13:23 Interview with the band Diggstown1:13:54 Banquet Throwback - Frank Deford1:25:35 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro

Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
NEWSA Minute presented by AppletonSportsPage.com - 2.13.24 Swimming
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
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!
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Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Jennifer Stephany of Appleton Downtown Inc (ADI) joins us to reflect on all the fantastic things that Downtown Appleton has to offer, how ADI directly helps the community, and teases some great things coming in the future! Join us for an in-depth look at how special the events, businesses, and citizens of Appleton really are!
Joe and Tosh share an Old Look at NEW, play It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten!
We celebrate Jill Lieber in this episode as our Red Smith Banquet Throwback! She was the Red Smith Award winner in 1994. Truly an inspiration to us all, Jill, a Neenah native, recounts the hurdles she had to overcome to be one of the great female sports journalist pioneers!
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
01:17 Intro08:50 An Old Look at NEW14:47 Interview with Jennifer Stephany of ADI1:17:53 Banquet Throwback - Jill Lieber1:25:55 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro

Monday Feb 05, 2024
NEWSA Minute presented by AppletonSportsPage.com - 2.5.24 FVA Wrestling
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
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!
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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/
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsaCast
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewsaCast
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Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Dan Scharenbrock joins the show to share his love for wrestling and teaching! Dan was a wrestling coach, a referee, and teacher in the Fox Valley.
Joe and Tosh share an Old Look at NEW, play It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten!
Mike Leckrone is our Red Smith Banquet Throwback this week! Mike received the Red Smith Award at the 2019 Banquet. He also didn't come alone! Joining him on stage was a fantastic surprise you won't want to miss!
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
00:58 Intro
4:36 An Old Look at NEW
8:53 Interview with Dan Scharenbrock
1:05:08 Banquet Throwback - Mike Leckrone
1:18:23 It's Forgot ten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro

Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
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!
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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/
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Thursday Jan 25, 2024
MMA Kegan "Machine Gun" Gennrich
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
We have a great interview with Hortonville local Kegan "Machine Gun" Gennrich, who was the WIAA 160 pound class individual State Wrestling Champion in 2012, and currently the LFA (Legacy Fighting Alliance) Lightweight Champion! He recently beat out former incumbent champ Jacobi “Big Toe” Jones in mid-January to gain the title. Kegan describes his life and career as an MMA fighter, what it takes to get to the top and how to stay there. Don't miss this fascinating interview!
Joe and Tosh share an Old Look at NEW, play It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten!
Sean McDonough is our Red Smith Banquet Throwback this week! Sean is a decorated sports broadcaster and was the featured speaker at the 2004 Banquet!
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
00:59 Intro
10:27 An Old Look at NEW
14:07 Interview with Kegan Gennrich
1:13:20 Banquet Throwback - Sean McDonough
1:33:29 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro

Sunday Jan 21, 2024
NEWSA Minute presented by AppletonSportsPage.com - 1.20.24 Appleton North BB
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
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!
___________________________
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/
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 Jan 18, 2024
Appleton North Hoops || Ft. Chris Kellett and a throwback to Jay Bilas
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Local Chris Kellett, current Appleton North High School Basketball Coach, takes us on his journey from Neenah, to Ripon, to Lawrence, to Appleton North! Chris is a terrific athlete and an incredible coach, but you might be surprised to find out what his favorite sport to play actually is!
Joe and Tosh share an Old Look at NEW, play It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten!
Jay Bilas is our Red Smith Banquet Throwback this week! Jay was the keynote speaker at the 2010 Banquet, and he did not disappoint!
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
00:57 Intro
11:31 An Old Look at NEW
16:16 Interview with Chris Kelett
1:08:12 Banquet Throwback - Jay Bilas
1:19:00 It's Forgot ten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro

Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Roger Hornberger is LAX
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Roger Hornberger, current Lacrosse coach at Kimberly, joins the guys this week to share his unique perspective and journey in the development and promotion of lacrosse here the the Fox River Valley! Roger is electric, his energy contagious, and his passion for lacrosse is unmatched!
Joe and Tosh share an Old Look at NEW, play It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten!
Nick Collins is our Red Smith Banquet Throwback this week! Nick's career was cut short, but was a fantastic safety and his interview with Davie Edwards at the 2019 banquet was fun!
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
00:55 Intro
07:06 An Old Look at NEW
13:31 Interview with Roger Hornberger
1:29:25 Banquet Throwback - Nick Collins
1:43:13 It's Forgot ten 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!