The Eau Trouble Podcast

One of the most quintessential summertime events in the Chippewa Valley are the neighborhood thrift and garage sales. But while passing on used items is admirable, these sales open old wounds and highlight the harboring of secret rivalries between neighbors. With these sales starting soon, we catch up with some of the top movers and shakers in the neighborhood thrift sale game.

When casting calls for national dating shows reach Wisconsin, Eau Claire residents show up ready to become reality‑TV legends—armed with headshots, heartfelt backstories, and sometimes far too much confidence. But for every hopeful who dreams of finding love inside a pod, many never get past the first interview. This segment highlights the stories of the locals who didn’t make the final cut for “Love Is Blind: Eau Claire Edition.” From the overly rehearsed romantics to the wonderfully eccentric characters producers couldn’t quite place, these near‑miss contestants share what really happened during auditions, how far they went to stand out, and what it feels like to

Menards is known for lumber, lawn supplies, and 11% rebates—but for some shoppers, it’s also the perfect grocery store. On today’s pod, we talk to people who have ditched traditional supermarkets entirely and now rely solely on Menards for their weekly food run. From navigating the freezer aisle tucked between fertilizer pallets to discovering unexpectedly gourmet finds next to caulk and paint thinner, these loyalists explain their strategies, favorite staples, and why buying your spaghetti sauce where you buy your circular saw blades just makes sense.

We have a mystery on our hands folks! Our friend Steve has not been seen in a while. Is Steve’s disappearance just a case of benign misunderstanding? Or is something more … sinister afoot? We could even be making this all up. Discover the truth today.

What happens when “unfunny people” come together and learn how to do improv comedy? They go through the classes, graduate, and then go back to their everyday lives. Come along as we catch up with these comedy experts, diplomas in hand, as they relive their glory days.