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 Mar 28, 2024
Jack Taschner, Major League Pitcher and Policeman || John Smoltz Throwback
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
We have a great interview with local police officer and former MLB pitcher Jack Taschner! Follow with us as we hear of Jack's early years, to the day he was drafted by the SF Giants, all the way to his decision to become a police officer, and finally to how he teaches his kids all that he learned on his incredible journey! Oh yeah, and don't forget his legendary viral video were Jack engages the youth at a of Appleton East!
Joe and Tosh take an Old Look at New, and end with It's Forgotten 'en I'm never Forgetten.
We highlight John Smoltz for this week's Red Smith Throwback!
Please reach out to us at newsacast@gmail.com, follow us on all social media outlets and subscribe to our YouTube page, https://www.youtube.com/@Newsa-Cast.
Big thanks to Diggstown for the music!
Time Stamps
01:5 4 Intro
11:08 An Old Look at NEW
16:23 Interview with Jack Taschner
1:26:26 Banquet Throwback - Jeff Cirillo
1:35:43 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Spring Sports! Pulaski Lacrosse & Appleton Little League || Jeff Cirillo Throwback
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
We've got a double header today! First we have Rich Thomson from Pulaski to get us acquainted with the Lacrosse program they have up there and to explore what's happening this year. Secondly, we have back a special guest, Kevin Kostelecky from Appleton Little League to get us up-to-date with the new season about to start! Get refreshed for spring sports with these two great interviews!
Joe and Tosh take an Old Look at New, and end with It's Forgotten 'en I'm never Forgetten.
We highlight Jeff Cirillo for this week's Red Smith Throwback!
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
02:04 Intro
9:45 An Old Look at NEW
15:18 Interview with Rich Thomson
40:31 Interview with Kevin Kostelecky
1:00:26 Banquet Throwback - Jeff Cirillo
1:11:21 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Pat Schwanke, Former Teacher and Football Coach || Bill Walsh Throwback
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
We are joined by local Pat Schwanke, a long time teacher at Appleton East and football coach! Pat gained experience from being an all-pro football player at Lawrence University. Learn why Pat dedicated his life to enriching students in the classroom as well as contributing to their development on the field!
Joe and Tosh take an Old Look at New, and end with It's Forgotten 'en I'm never Forgetten.
The Red Smith Throwback this week is Bill Walsh! Bill was the featured speaker at the Awards Banquet in 1998. Known for his football prowess, he shares his secrets to successful teamwork, and it's no coincidence he attended the Banquet just weeks before the Packers played in Super Bowl 32!
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
01:49 Intro10:25 An Old Look at NEW15:50 Interview with Peter Katz1:02:37 Banquet Throwback - Peter King1:18:07 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
NEWSA Minute presented by AppletonSportsPage.com - 3.11.24 Basketball
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 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 Mar 07, 2024
Saints Football & Wrestling with Peter Katz || Peter King Throwback
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
We chat with Peter Katz, the founder of the Saints Athletic programs for Football and Wrestling. Discover what impact the programs have had on the community and what in store for the future! To find out more go to, foxvalleysaints.com.
Joe and Tosh take an Old Look at New, and end with It's Forgotten 'en I'm never Forgetten.
For the Red Smith Throwback this week we honor the great sportswriter Peter King in the wake of his retirement announcement last week. Peter was the featured speaker at the Banquet in 1999. It was a privilege to have Mr. King attend and to share his stories about Brett Favre and the Packers!
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
02:14 Intro06:58 An Old Look at NEW17:35 Interview with Peter Katz1:17:53 Banquet Throwback - Peter King1:32:22 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 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
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Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Matt Ten Haken of the Fox Cities CVB || Lou Carnesecca Throwback
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Joe and Tosh have a great conversation with Matt Ten Haken who is the Sports Marketing Director of Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau! Matt shares his own personal history growing up with sports, offers reasons why the Fox Cities are a great sports destination, and shares an incredible Red Smith Banquet story that you have got to hear!
We take An Old Look at NEW, play It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten, and throw it back to Lou Carnesecca when he was the featured speaker at the 1993 Red Smith 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
01:48 Intro11:47 An Old Look at NEW (sponsored by Rollie Winter)17:07 Interview with Matt Ten Haken1:18:06 Banquet Throwback - Lou Carnesecca1:26:41 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 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
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Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Tosh and Joe visit with Mikey Zadroga (Lawrence University) and Brendon Connolly of Construct Lacrosse to find out what opportunities lacrosse players have for summer programs and what's in store for area players in the future. Lacrosse is taking off and these guys are helping feed the urge for the fastest game on grass!
Joe and Tosh take an Old Look at New, and end with It's Forgotten 'en I'm never Forgetten.
We revisit Olympian Mark Johnson for the throwback to celebrate the 44th anniversary of the US Olympic Hockey Team's miracle win over the Soviet team in the 1980 Olympic Games!
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
02:09 Intro10:00 An Old Look at NEW (sponsored by Rollie Winter)14:47 Interview with Mikey Zagroga and Brendon Connolly of Construct Lacrosse1:12:03 Banquet Throwback - Mark Johnson1:21:34 It's Forgotten and I'm Never Forgetten & Outro
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
NEWSA Minute presented by AppletonSportsPage.com - 2.19.24 Wrestling
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 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/
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!