Wisconsin radio duo to host 2-day podcast fundraiser

Milwaukee, WI. – The Wisconsin Podcast Association, A100 Radio on iHeartRadio and LIVEfor Wisconsin are teaming up for the 1st ever Wisconsin Podcast Association Podcastathon benefitting feeding families throughout the state of Wisconsin. 

The Podcastathon will stream via Facebook Live and A100 Radio on iHeart from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on June 6th & 7th and hosted by Andrew Haze and Megan Jasen of the Haze & Jasen radio show and  podcast.

During the 10-hour events, podcasters from throughout the state of Wisconsin will air 30 minute live episodes of their podcasts. Donations collected throughout the Podcastathon will go toward LIVEfor’s mission of feeding struggling families throughout Wisconsin. Donations can be made by visiting LIVEfor’s website at www.live-for.org. 

LIVEfor is a Wisconsin based non-for-profit that prides itself in fostering trust and support in kids & families throughout Wisconsin to give them the freedom to go confidently in the direction of their dreams.

“LIVEfor has always been about connecting with people and families, even at the smallest level, to help empower them to go confidently in the direction of their dreams. We are extremely excited to be joining forces with the WPA so we can make an even greater impact on our community during this challenging time in history,” said Kathryn Kraft, LIVEfor’s Executive Director.

“We are excited to team up with LIVEfor for this first of its kind event in the state of Wisconsin. We hope to raise enough money to feed several hundred families throughout the state. Right now is a difficult time for many and we are glad to do our part,” added Allison Phillips, WPA's President & Executive Director.

Phillips selected Haze and Jasen to host the event because of their upbeat energy and live hosting abilities.

"This is truly a remarkable event," Haze said. "I'm happy to be alongside my best friend to help those in the state that are still going through troubles due to the global health crisis. This will be a monumental show for podcasting as well as being a helping hand to those in need."
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Podcasters interested in participating in the Podcastathon and sponsors looking to participate can email Allison Phillips at allison@wisconsinpodcastassociation.com for more information.