Hometown Broadcasting Podcast

Ripon Police Chief Bill Wallner

Chief Wallner talks about responsible hosting of graduation parties, increased pedestrian traffic, street projects, and an upcoming bike rodeo. 

5-7-2025 - The WAVE - Brad Anthony's Rippin' Good Radio Show 93.1 FM & AM 1600 WRPN (Full Show)

5-7-2025 - The WAVE - Brad Anthony's Rippin' Good Radio Show 93.1 FM & AM 1600 WRPN (Full Show).  Brad played his radio contest game, "Out of Order" for another chance to win a signed Jim Messina CD.  Unfortunately, nobody won today's contest.  Another chance to possibly win tomorrow, or Friday!  Last chance to win an autographed Jim Messina CD is next week, then it's on to winning a pair of tickets to see Jim Messina at his sold out show at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin.  Thanks for all the great requests today and thanks for keeping The Wave number 1!

Fond du Lac County Health Department

Public Health Officer Kim Mueller talks about their annual report, Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. 

5-6-2025 - The WAVE - Brad Anthony's Rippin' Good Radio Show 93.1 FM & AM 1600 WRPN Karla Bonoff Interview (Full Show)

5-6-2025 - The WAVE - Brad Anthony's Rippin' Good Radio Show 93.1 FM & AM 1600 WRPN Karla Bonoff Interview (Full Show).  Brad Anthony interviews music legend, Karla Bonoff on the Rippin' Good Radio Show today.  Karla talks about how she first started getting into songwriting, also mentinoning working with artists such as Glenn Frey, Timothy B. Schmit and Don Henley.  She states she doesn't like being in music videos, rather, working on her music instead.  A local listener had called in to talk about her experience when she chatted with Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees awhile back.  Lots of great song requests today as well.  Be listening for your chance to win a signed Jim Messina CD tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 as Brad plays his radio contest, "Out of Order" on the show between 9 AM and 12 PM Central.  Good luck from The Wave!

Envision Greater Fond du Lac Anna Huck

Anna talks about the history of Leadership Fond du Lac County and the current graduating class. Applications are being taken for the next class. 

Diverse Options

Noreen Johnson and Mary Robichaud talk about their successful open house, two upcoming fundraisers, the need for bus drivers, and summer student programming. 

5-5-2025 - The WAVE - Brad Anthony's Rippin' Good Radio Show 93.1 FM & AM 1600 WRPN Cinco de Mayo (Full Show)

5-5-2025 - The WAVE - Brad Anthony's Rippin' Good Radio Show 93.1 FM & AM 1600 WRPN Cinco de Mayo (Full Show).  Happy Cinco de Mayo day!  What a fun show we had.  Several people called in to request their favorite songs including Mark Matthews, a former WCWC DJ here at The Wave, before it was officially called WRPN, The Wave.  We also heard from Tuba Dan as well who told us a Cinco de Mayo joke.  Last but not least, our very own Radio Nick singing off our airwaves and parting ways with us.  He joins Brad on a Zoom call during the Rippin' Good Radio Show to talk about why the change happened.  Nick, thank you for everything you've done for The Wave WRPN and The Bug WAUH.  He mentioned he'll be joining in on Brad's show at times, so please Nick, don't be a stranger.

Ripon Senior Activity Center

Center Director Christine Leusch talks about some of the activities they have scheduled this week. 

Freeland USA Potluck with a Purpose

Evelyn Galster of Freeland USA talks about a Potluck with a Purpose where people can find out about regerative farming. 

5-2-2025 - The WAVE - Brad Anthony's Rippin' Good Radio Show 93.1 FM & AM 1600 WRPN (Full Show)

5-2-2025 - The WAVE - Brad Anthony's Rippin' Good Radio Show 93.1 FM & AM 1600 WRPN (Full Show). Happy Friday!  Brad plays a favorite 45 record from home to kick off his Friday shows.  Brad dug out the old 45 of Lipps, Inc. and played Funkytown.  Thanks to Aaron Comess of Spin Doctors for the awesome Rippin' Good Radio Show bumpers for the show, super awesome he did that.  Join Brad next week as he has another chance for you to win a signed CD by Jim Messina on the Rippin' Good Radio Show.  Also, the fabulous Karla Bonoff joins Brad on the show, Tuesday, May 6th, 2025.  Thanks for listening to The Wave WRPN.