Wednesday's With Wheels
Wednesday's With Wheels
David Maxwell
Wednesday's with wheels is a weekly Podcast, Where I will sit down with a new guest every week it may be someone you know or someone you have never heard of Before I don't believe you need to be famous to have a story.
Continuing a Broadcasting Legacy Through a Podcast Called The Wease Family Circus
On this episode, I sit down with Jake Levin, the son of longtime Rochester broadcasting legend Alan Levin, also known as Brother Wease.We talk about the new venture Jake is working on with his dad, Brother Wease, along with Brother Wease’s wife, Doreen, and his daughter, Lucy. The podcast is called The Wease Family Circus.Jake shares some of the things he has learned in the short time they have been doing the podcast, and we also touch on our shared love of the Buffalo Sabres at the beginning of the episode.Please make sure you check out The Wease Family Circus.
Apr 30
52 min
Have you missed me and wondered where I've been?
on this week's episode of Wednesdays with Wheels, I sit down and talk about why I disappeared from Facebook for a month. We also talk about the Super Bowl, the Buffalo Bills and their new coaching hiring, and the halftime show.
Feb 12
47 min
NFL Playoffs Round 1 Preview: Player Props and Smart Bets
On this episode of Wednesdays with Wheels, we talk about Round 1 of the NFL playoffs. I’m joined by my good friend Nick Federation and we break down the biggest matchups of Wild Card Weekend, what we’re watching for, and where the betting value is. We get into player props, game lines, and the spots we like, plus the bets we’re staying away from. We also talk coaching hires and fires, what changes could be coming around the league, and how those decisions can impact teams moving forward. If you’re looking for smart playoff talk with real betting angles, this one is for you.
Jan 8
1 hr 16 min
From the Pitch to the Perfect Pitch on Stage
Episode 164 of Wednesdays with Wheels takes a fun left turn from the pitch to the stage as I sit down with Rochester, New York musician Peter Ryan. Before the music, Peter was a semi-professional soccer player, and we dig into how he first got started in the sport, what his soccer journey looked like, and what it took to transition from competition on the field to performing as an artist. Along the way, Peter brings the talent live, sharing music performed during the podcast that helps tell the story in real time.
Dec 4, 2025
54 min
Inside the Mind of a 22-Year-Old Sports Betting Pro
Episode DescriptionOn this week’s episode of Wednesdays with Wheels, I sit down with 22-year-old sports betting professional Nick Federation. Nick has loved sports his entire life and has turned that passion into a career focused on prop betting, especially in the NFL and MLB, with a little NBA sprinkled in.We dive into everything that has been going on in the sports betting world, including the recent headlines about game fixing and integrity. Nick shares how he views these stories as someone who does this every day and what casual bettors should keep in mind when they see those reports.From there, we break down some of his favorite props for the upcoming football week and talk about what it is really like to be a sports prognosticator. Nick explains the work that goes into his picks, the pressure of putting his opinions out there, and what it feels like to help other people cash tickets on his plays.If you love sports, betting, or just want a behind the scenes look at a young pro trying to make it in this world, this is an episode you will not want to miss.
Nov 13, 2025
1 hr 7 min
From Local Rinks to the U.S. Worlds with Robert Prenoveau
From neighborhood ice to the world stage. Wheelchair athlete Robert Prenoveau joins me to share how a local passion turned into a shot at the U.S. Worlds in wheelchair curling. We dig into the precision and strategy behind every stone, the training that most people never see, the chemistry that makes a great team, and what it feels like to represent the USA. Robert brings stories from the road, honest talk about accessibility in sports, and advice for anyone curious about trying adaptive athletics. If you love grit, heart, and learning something new, press play and step into the house with us.
Oct 30, 2025
53 min
Empowering Women, One Story at a Time
On this episode of Wednesdays with Wheels, I sit down with Kelly Brewer, owner and operator of Rochester Woman Online Magazine. We dig into where her passion came from, how she got started, and the vision that keeps her going. Kelly shares real talk on building a brand, lessons learned along the way, and what she would tell young women chasing their dreams. It is an inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at entrepreneurship, community, and finding your voice.
Oct 2, 2025
50 min
Dancing on Tiptoes: A Ballerina’s Journey with Ellie Price
On this episode of Wednesdays with Wheels, I sit down with my good friend Ellie Price, a professional ballerina in Iowa. We talk about how she first discovered ballet, her experiences working with a ballet company, and the inspiring journey that has shaped her career on and off the stage.
Sep 17, 2025
45 min
Got it. Here’s just the cleaned-up podcast titl40 year Career Well Spent: My Time on the Show Learning From the Best
On this episode of Wednesdays with Wheels, I talk about the sudden retirement of radio talk show host Brother Wheeze, a Rochester radio legend and National Radio Broadcasting Hall of Famer. I share my thoughts on how it happened, how it could have been handled differently, and some of my favorite memories from my 14 years on the air with this radio legend.
Sep 11, 2025
57 min
"Through Their Eyes: Honoring Heroes of Vietnam
I would like you to help me create a Facebook post. I would like you to use my exact words, just focusing on punctuation and spelling. On this week's episode of Wednesdays with Wheels, I sat down with Scott Fadigan and his father-in-law, Al. Al served in the military during the Vietnam War. Scott, his son-in-law, put together a video of Al's photos, along with the photos of some of the members of his platoon, to create a video that will knock your socks off, and will have you wanting more.https://youtu.be/d_6PXlgzFm8?si=dvbpTp2QqOubBqIx
Apr 30, 2025
38 min
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