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Wease Family Circus

Wease Family Circus
Rochester
Radio
Rochester, New York
Wease Family Circus
Olympics
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Sabres
Rochester, United States
Hockey
Ungrateful Bastard
Salvatore's
Prison Life
Hoochenanny Festival
Estate Planning
Rochester Broadcasting
Pizza
Family Law
Health Surgeries
Lake Placid
Comedy At the Carlson

Wease Family Circus is a long-form conversation podcast built around legacy, honesty, humor, and what comes after the microphone gets turned off. For more than three decades, Brother Wease was a constant voice on the radio. He was a daily presence woven into the lives of listeners, co-hosts, producers, and a community that grew up together on the air. When that era ended, the story felt unfinished... more

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Latest Episodes

Andrew Dice Clay was supposed to be on this episode. The promoter called, Wease said yes, and then Dice found out who he was doing the interview with and passed. That's how EP 35 starts, and it only gets more interesting from there.

Wease pulls the ... more

Two days after the Wease Show Reunion, the two people who flew the farthest to be there sit down at Captivate Studios to unpack it. Cindy Pierce in from Toledo. B.J. Shea in from Seattle. And Wease, who couldn't hear a word of his own reunion, finall... more

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Recorded live at Comedy at the Carlson: the Wease Show Reunion. One night, one stage, and just about everybody who ever sat behind a microphone with Brother Wease.

B.J. Shea flew in to host, and he opens with the truth: this is the send-off that sho... more

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Wease has known Jimmy Flynn for 75 years. They grew up a block apart on Park Avenue, Jimmy the Irish Catholic kid from a family of 11 with one bathroom, Wease the Jewish kid down the street. This week Jimmy finally sits down at Captivate Media Studio... more

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Recent Guests

Rich the Bull Gensler
Former partner on radio show, known for longtime work in Buffalo/Rochester market
Radio broadcaster
Episode: The Wease Reunion: Unforgettable Radio Memories | Wease Family Circus | Ep 32
Thea Vidal
Guest with ties to radio and stage, referenced in anecdotes
Entertainer/Radio guest
Episode: The Wease Reunion: Unforgettable Radio Memories | Wease Family Circus | Ep 32
Bill Moran
Guest with ties to podcasting and stage stories
Host of Billified podcast
Episode: The Wease Reunion: Unforgettable Radio Memories | Wease Family Circus | Ep 32
Mark the Soldier
Sidekick character and guest, recalls on-air dynamics
Billified Billy Moran sidekick
Episode: The Wease Reunion: Unforgettable Radio Memories | Wease Family Circus | Ep 32
Jimmy Flynn
Family guest; central storyteller around the bike incident and Vietnam-era memory
Levin/Flins family
Episode: He Rode a Bike Off a Bridge. It Kept Him Out of Vietnam | Wease Family Circus | Ep 31
Dan Morello
Sports writer
Times of Wayne County
Episode: Bills Season Preview with Dan Morello: New D, DJ Moore & Championship Hopes | Wease Family Circus
Ozzy Osbourne
Iconic rock musician featured in a classic interview
Episode: Charlie Fitzsimmons on Ozzy Interviews & Restaurant Life | Wease Family Circus | Ep 29
Beth Donahue
Guest on the episode
Episode: The Beth Donahue Episode: Breast Reductions & Taint Biopsies | Wease Family Circus | Ep 28
Dave Kane
Beatle expert guest on the episode, longtime radio personality
Wease Family Circus
Episode: Dave Kane: Beatles, Butter, and Broadcasting Stories | Wease Family Circus | Ep 27

Host

Wease
Host of The Wease Family Circus; central on-air presence; long-running media personality

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • Cindy

    I’m dying to hear the Cindy pierce story For yrs wease couldn’t talk about it for legal reasons I’m hoping he can now?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rich the bull
    United States8 months ago
  • He’s Back!!!

    So happy that Wease has returned, been waiting months for this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    100yrs
    United States9 months ago

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Guest diversity keeps topics fresh and engaging.
Strong host presence and chemistry drive memorable storytelling.
Genuine, unfiltered conversations have real pull.
Feels authentic and community-focused, not polished to a fault.
The mix of nostalgia and fresh takes resonates with long-time listeners.

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Ungrateful Bastard | Wease Family Circus | Ep.6
Q: In the book, do we find out what his motive was?
The motive is framed as a culmination of abuse and anger that built up to killing his parents, with the book presenting a narrative arc from upbringing to the crimes.

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What is Wease Family Circus about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Long-form conversations anchored by a core on-air personality, with heavy emphasis on legacy, media, and culture, balanced by humor and candid storytelling. Episodes frequently feature veterans from radio, music, sports, and cinema, plus local business figures and creators, offering behind-the-scenes memories, industry shifts, and personal journeys. Notable traits include unfiltered banter, long-form storytelling, and a willingness to address both career highs and the realities of aging media in a fragmented landscape. This mix can be especially appealing to listeners who crave authentic, personality-driven discussions, deep industry context, and stories that reveal what it costs to stay creative over decades. A stand-out is the recurring b... more

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1. Rich the Bull Gensler
2. Thea Vidal
3. Bill Moran
4. Mark the Soldier
5. Jimmy Flynn
6. Dan Morello
7. Ozzy Osbourne
8. Beth Donahue

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