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A community based podcast describing the news, happenings, community, and holy spirit of Walburg, Texas

Walburg Network News


    • Jul 27, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    WNN PODCAST 18: Rain in July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 62:28


    On this episode we have:Pastor Davenport from Zion LutheranJosh HobratschRonnie Tippelt from Walburg German Restaurant and BiergartenSit back inoculate and enjoy

    WNN PODCAST 17: The dog days of summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 56:54


    Welcome back. On this podcast Pastor Dean gives us an inspirational message. We then cover the happenings at the farmers market and in the gardens. We then talk recipes that you might use on the vegetables and fruit being harvested.We then catch up with Ronnie and find out whats happening at the Walburg Restaurant and Biergarten. He also educates us on a few German words.Finally we get a call from Josh Hobratsch.Sit back, inoculate, and enjoy.

    WNN PODCAST Episode 16:warm week in july

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 59:52


    This week on the podcast we talk about the sunday gospel service in the biergarten, the walburg farmers market, the walburg and more.sit back inoculate and enjoy

    WNN PODCAST: Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 51:09


    Well this episode was a little different as the executive producer was not in studio. But we had some great guests and topics.Franky and Mary SimekTim MickanRonald TippeltJosh HobratshcJerry Smiley MFand moreSit back and enojoy

    WNN Podcast: Fathers Day at the Biergarten

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 69:27


    On this special episode of WNN Podcast we recorded from the Walburg German Restaurant and Biergarten. We speak with Ronald Tippelt and Michele Tippelt about the re-opening of the restaurant and biergarten. We also speak with Kelly Simek about the biergarten menu.Pastor Dean talks about the Gospel service at the biergarten, and we also spoke with Brody, Chris and Franky Simek about passing down memories between father and son through the generations.We also had Terry in to talk about the Walburg Farmers Market in New Corn Hill at Moravian Hall.Last we bring back podcast favorites Josh Hobratsch and Lorenzo the one eyed bandit. Sit back inoculate and enjoy!

    Walburg Network News Podcast 13 part 2: More history of Walburg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 34:40


    So we go back to part two of last weeks podcast. On this episode we talk with Sherry Friedrich about the Walburg State Bank. She walks down memory lane and explains how banks used to run in small towns.She brought her husband Terry for a quick gardening report and of course an update on the Walburg Farmers Market in New Corn Hill, TX at Moravian Hall.Next we talk to Dan "the man" Woolsey about, well about a lot of things. The Jarrell tornado, beer, beer joints, and more.We finish up with Pastor Dean Hamilton.Sit back inoculate and enjoy.

    WNN PODCAST 13: Biergarten opening and more history of Walburg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 51:53


    This week we had so much to cover we will actually split the episode into 2. The first part starts with Pastor Davenport of Zion Lutheran giving us updates on the church opening and other church news. He also shares an uplifting message with us.We then talk to Frankie Simek about artifacts he has gathered from around the area and shares a lot of history about the nomadic people of the way way past.We then talk to Tim Mickan about the history of the Walburg beer joints. As you remember Danny and Ethel of Mickan Motor Company stopped by last week, and Tim keeps the stories going.Finally we speak with Ronnie Tipplet of the Walburg German Restuarant and Biergarten. He talks about their opening June 19 for Fathers Day Weekend and the plans for the menu and beyond. He also announces there will be Sunday Gospel Service Fathers Day at 11 am.We will continue next week with Dan Woolsey, Sherrie Friedrich, and Pastor Dean Hamilton.Sit back and enjoy.

    Walburg Network News Podcast 12: The Jarrell Tornado and more Walburg History

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 48:19


    This week on the Walburg Network News Podcast we look back to May 27, 1997 and the F5 tornado that hit Jarrell, Texas. The podcast starts with an inspirational message from Pastor Dean Hamilton. He cover the phone number for God.We then move on to the tornado with Don Tschoerner and he discusses what he saw that day and the way it impacted the community. The picture on this podcast was taken by Don in the aftermath of that day.Next, we cover the Walburg Farmers Market at New Corn Hill, TX @Moravian Hall. Terry the turnip king” tells us how the gardens are doing and talks about the farmers market happening every Wednesday at Moravian Hall. Terry also shares his memory of May 27, 1997.We finish the podcast speaking with Danny Mickan and Ethel Mickan of Mickan Motor Company. Ethel and Danny share some more history of the beer joints of Walburg and they also share their memories of the tornado. Sit back, inoculate, and enjoy.

    WNN PODCAST WEEK 11: More History of Walburg

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 61:09


    This week we have Pastor Dean Hamilton on to lead us with a little suave to soothe the soul. We then jump into a little history of the area with Mr. Don Tschoerner as he talks about the movie Michael and how it was filmed at and around @Moravian Hall. He also talks about the Walburg Farmers Market in New Corn Hill, Texas at Moravian Hall.We then jumped right into the garden report with Don and Terry.We then got some more history from Mr John Emil Kasper. He talks about the old cotton gin and other areas around Walburg.We then jumped into the couch slouch comic with @Josh Hobratsch. And he also covered the movie Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 and Stars over Henrietta. Both filmed in and around Walburg.Finally we talk about the Ronald Regan expansion with Gerald Kurio. There is something amiss at the county offices and Gerald wants to talk about it.Sit back, have 1 or a 12 pack and enjoy.

    WNN PODCAST 10: Mother's Day Week

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 54:13


    This week on the podcast we are graced with Pastor Davenport from @Zion Lutheran Church and School. He shared a beautiful message and a prayer with us. Definitely some salve to soothe the soul.Then this week we decided to dive into some history of Walburg. We got on the phone with Jon Emil Kasper and learned about the bars of Walburg. A lot of history and information shared. We also got Mary Schwertener on the phone who actually was a barmaid at one of the bars of Walburg.We of course got @Josh Hobratsch on for some puns and more history of Walburg. Josh shared his memories of cruising the candy counter and drinking Big Red.We finished it of with Rusty talking about playing at @st peter church of walburg with Ronie Tiplet of @Walburg German Restaurant & Biergarten for Mother’s Day. Sit back inoculate and enjoy the show!

    WNN Podcast 9: the reopening of business!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 51:58


    WNN podcast 9 is live! This week we celebrate business opening back up across Texas. We had Dale from @Dale’s Essenhaus on and he talks about the business opening and the fireworks that went along with it.We also had Peter from @Granger City Brewing Company on talking about their business and there upcoming EXPANSION! You heard it here first, they are expanding into a distillery.We had Taylor Café on talking about their plans as well.On the community side we had Kevin Gehrig of the Weir Fire Department on talking safety, the new sign, COVID-19 protocols, and BBQ.We also had our friends on for the garden report. And of course, we had @Josh Hobratsch on for some levity. We finished the show with a special friend, Mary Schwertner. She let us know how she is doing and sang a few songs for us.Sit back, inoculate, and enjoy.

    WNN PODCAST 8 Quarantine Week 9 million

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 60:26


    We know everyone is getting tired of quarantine so is WNN. We are ready to get back to the fellowship in the community and having fun. But in the mean time we continue to bring you the happenings in the community. This week we were luck enough o speak with Father Stephen Nesrsta of Holy Trinity Church of Corn Hill. He shared some gospel with us and a message of hope during this time.In studio we had Rusty of the Walburg Boys and Quintin Dubec of the Quintin Dubec Band. They played some music for the studio. We also Spoke with David Earl of The Caring Place about how they are helping the community and what you can do if you want to donate. Then we got Monica of Barlett Red and White on the phone to talk about what’s happening in Bartlett and about the Red and White. Make sure to stop in and grab a sandwich.Finally, we had some lighthearted humor interviewing for a backup host in case the Covid got our one and only host Doc. We got Josh Hobratsch on the phone, JJ came into the studio, 80’s Jerry gave us a radio voice, and Mark Kinard stopped by as well. All in good fun but we will be sticking with Doc. So sit back, inoculate and enjoy.

    WNN PODCAST 7.0: COVID-19 WEEK we lost count

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 54:18


    This week WNN delivers an inspirational message from in-studio guest Pastor Dean Hamilton. Pastor Dean delivered a great message and covered a few other fun topics as well. Listen close his humor is sharp!We then got Pastor Blane from Mt. Ararat Missionary Baptist Church - Bartlett,TX on the phone. Pastor Blane shared the happenings in Bartlett and delivered a beautiful message. We apologize in the prayer portion the phone signal got a garbled, but the prayer was too beautiful to cut.Next we got our couch slouch comic Josh Hobratsch on the phone. As always Josh had a few crickets and a some laughs. We discussed what would you but in your disaster relief box. Finally, we learned Josh's wife is a better writer of jokes than Josh. We capped it off with a garden report from Mr. Terry Friedrich "the turnip king" and some reporting on the disaster relief boxes delivered by Joyce White and food from friends.We hope you enjoy the show!

    Walburg Network Podcast 6: Easter Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 38:14


    On this week's podcast we had some more special guests via phone and in the studio.We were able to visit with Pastor John from Zion Lutheran and he shared a wonderful Easter message. We then got a call from Walburg's own lay on the couch comic, Mr Josh Hobratsch.Finally we had Ronnie from the Walburg German Restaurant stop in and talk about what is happening at the restaurant and his plans for some up coming take out. Ronnie is one of the Walburg Boys as well and he played a special song for his friend that recently past, Mr Sunshine Willie.Rusty of the Walburg Boy's also played a song for the podcast and we had a chance to talk to Ronnie and Rusty.Stay tuned at the end for some bonus content with Ronnie about schnitzel and is guaranteed to make you hungry for some German food!Happy Easter, the churches may be empty but so is the tomb, HE IS RISEN.

    Walburg Network News Podcast 5: Quarantine Week 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 48:46


    This was a special quarantine week podcast as the community moves into preparation for Holy Week. We spoke with Pastor Blane from Mt Ararat Missionary Baptist Church in Bartlett, TX and we share some time with him talking about faith in these times.We also covered some of the community happenings with Josh Hobratsch and how the National Christian Foundation, Dales Essenhaus, Pastor Kevin from Zion Lutheran, Zion Lutheran volunteers, and Kris Kasper are teaming up to help deliver food to the community. (the crickets are explained in some bonus coverage with Josh at the end of the podcast, and it is all in good fun) We also covered upcoming plans for Food With Friends with Joyce White. We then got Pastor Phil from St Peter Lutheran Church on to talk about their plans for Holy Week, and we spoke with Pastor John at Zion Lutheran to cover their plans. (Spoiler alert we invited Pastor John back next week for a longer talk)Jerry Smiley MF and Lorenzo stopped by and we had a good, safe time and we capped off the podcast with a special discussion about making masks with our friend Lorenzo. Stick around after the credits for some bonus coverage with Josh Hobratsch! It will explain the crickets and why Josh seemed so sleepy.

    Walburg Network News Podcast 4.0: Quarantine Week 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 23:13


    This week Mr Dale Cockrell from Dale's Essnehaus stopped by to talk about the restaurant and what they are doing to help the community during this time and their to-go service. Also, we talk on the phone with Joyce with Food from Friends. Enjoy the podcast and we will continue to bring you the news

    WALBURG NETWORK NEWS PODCAST 3: Quarantine Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 33:56


    Doc and friends have a general round table talking about whats going on in Walburg during the first week of the Covid-19 quarantine. We talk about the local churches and the local businesses here in the area and how to help them. We share information on the limited things we know and a few ideas on how to help people in the community. Most of all we crack a few malty beverages and enjoy some fellowship (less than 10 people and we all took our temperatures, and Terry was coughing a month before anyone knew about Corona virus)

    WALBURG NETWORK NEWS PODCAST 2: THE GARDEN REPORT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 32:29


    On this episode Doc sits down with Terry and Sunny D to talk all things garden. Sit back and listen to the guys talk about everything from the right manure to the best onion.

    Walburg Network News Podcast 1: Crappie Flop Off and the Turnip File

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 47:57


    This is the first official podcast from Walburg Network News, reporting on Walburg happenings. Doc is joined by friends Mark, Jerry :) MF, Lorenzo, and of course the executive producer. Topics for this podcast include the Crappie Flop Off, The Turnip File, Wiffle Ball, the P2K pipeline, Food For Friends, community information, and anything else the guys could come up with. The Crappie Flop off will be 3/28/2020 on Lake Granger and the guys covered everything you need to know about the Crappie Flop Off and a few things you probably didn't need to know. Also, this episode may stir up some controversy in Corn Hill about wiffle ball, as the beers were opened the stories got embellished just a little bit. The guys also reported completely on the 7 lb turnip. The episode covers cooking turnips and the theory about how the turnip got to 7 lbs.Most of all the podcast was friends getting together laughing and talking about the happenings around Walburg and having fun. Enjoy and don't forget to follow Walburg Network News on Facebook.Any stories you would like covered? Reach out to us on Facebook

    Introduction to Walburg Network News Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 19:52


    This is the official introduction to the Walburg Network News Podcast. In this episode you will learn about the Walburg Network News creater/chriopractor/news man, Doc. Doc will explain a bit about the area of Walburg, the content he provides about the community, the holy spirit shared in the communitty, and a little bit of what makes the area so special. Be sure to find Walburg Network News on facebook.

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