Byers & Co. Interviews

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Byers & Co. has been the staple entertainment of Decatur, IL and the #1 rated morning show for 20 years. Marconi award winning host Brian Byers leads a three-hour whirlwind of news, entertainment, politics, sports, local and national topics, and high profile interviews and guests.

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2382 episodes

Amber Kaylor - April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024 - Amber Kaylor joined Byers & Co to talk about how the Ronald McDonald House is serving the community even when they are at full capacity. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15m
Apr 01
Dr. Juanita Morris - April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about college basketball and how sports often serve as cultural intersections. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13m
Apr 01
Julie Moore Wolfe - April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to discuss the return of City Manager Tim Gleason and yard waste service. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17m
Apr 01
Kevin Breheny - April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini's loss, college basketball, and the city manager. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50m
Apr 01
Angela Foulke - March 29, 2024

March 29, 2024 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini's big tournament win over Iowa State to advance to the Elite 8. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51m
Mar 29
Debbie Bogle - March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about The Greatest Night in Pop documentary, their community investment process, and the return of Life magazine. Listen to the podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23m
Mar 28
The City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne - March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the passing of Joe Lieberman, voter turnout for the primary election, politics, and city managers. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20m
Mar 28
Tanya Andricks - March 27, 2024

March 27, 2024 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about the record number of overdoses nationally, mental wellness, discerning truth from fiction, and entertainment. Listen to the podcast now!  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

32m
Mar 27
Laura Dean - March 27, 2024

March 27, 2024 - Laura Dean of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about her research trip to Ukraine where they were studying patterns and techniques of human trafficking during wartime. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16m
Mar 27
Peggy Myers & Nicky Besser - March 27, 2024

March 27, 2024 - Peggy Myers of Hickory Point Bank and Nicky Besser of the Good Samaritan Inn joined Byers & Co to talk about how Good Sam serves the community and the bank supports their efforts through volunteerism. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9m
Mar 27
Clay Gerhard - March 27, 2024

March 27, 2024 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about a new animal on the zoo carousel, Scovill Zoo opening and Critter Egg Hunt, Devon construction, Daddy Daughter Play Night, and senior luncheon. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16m
Mar 27
Jimmy Kimmons & Kevin Breheny - March 27, 2024

March 27, 2024 - Jimmy Kimmons and Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about covering live sporting events and some of the behind the scenes stories throughout the years. Listen to the podcast now!  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37m
Mar 27
Natalie Beck & Katie Warnick - March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Katie Warnick, a teacher at Meridian, joined Byers & Co to talk about That's What She Said where Katie will be one of the featured women telling their stories. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19m
Mar 26
Dale Colee - March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about the status of Change Healthcare as they are coming back online after a cyber attack, Pharmacy Facts with Friends, and their in-store stock up sale. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4m
Mar 26
Kyle May - March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about women's athletics, global sports consumption, their 10th anniversary, and their upcoming training and events. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22m
Mar 26
Julie Moore Wolfe - March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about college basketball, visiting MLB Spring Training, grocery tax, Women in History, and garbage service. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21m
Mar 25
Nicole Bateman - March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about Primient's recent announcement, supporting Caterpillar in the Makers' Madness bracket, the positive growth of business development locally, and the Illini. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9m
Mar 22
Angela Foulke - March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024 - Angela Foulke talks about a big Illini tournament win in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, Frank Sinatra signature Jack Daniels, trading cards, and Die Hard. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27m
Mar 22
Nate Tallent - March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024 - Montessori Academy for Peace Principal, Nate Tallent, joined Byers to talk about what makes their school special, how they have been working to build community partnerships, keeping staff mental wellness a priority, and driving engagement in the building and with families. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20m
Mar 22
Debbie Bogle - March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about music, movies, documentaries, and new tools the United Way will be unveiling to assist people wanting to give. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24m
Mar 21
The City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne - March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to recap the primary elections. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20m
Mar 21
Tanya Andricks - March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024 - Tanya Andricks joined Byers & C o to talk about Caitlin Clark, women's sports, and a new behind the scenes show about star women's college basketball players. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9m
Mar 20
Jill Andrews & Tanya Andricks - March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024 - Jill Andrews of the Cancer Care Center and Tanya Andricks of Crossing Health Care joined Byers & Co to talk about how multiple healthcare organizations are teaming up on a colorectal cancer kit distribution event. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12m
Mar 20
Chief Shane Brandel - March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024 - Police Chief Shane Brandel joined Byers & Co to talk about a recent officer-related shooting. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14m
Mar 20
Abbey Britton - March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024 - Abbey Britton of Memorial Home Hospice joined Byers & Co to talk about home hospice volunteer opportunities. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6m
Mar 20
Clay Gerhard - March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about a busy weekend in Decatur, day camp, Critter Egg Hunt and opening of Scovill Zoo, Daddy/Daughter Play Night, and a new show announced at the Devon. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18m
Mar 20
Natalie Beck, Karla Miller & Tina German-Roberts - March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, Karla Miller of Hickory Point Bank, and firefighter Tina German-Roberts talk about That's What She Said and why Tina's story fits into the night featuring women. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18m
Mar 19
Lauren Young - March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024 - Lauren Young joined Byers & Co to talk about the proposed Healthcare Protetion Act, ghost networks, partnering with Mark Cuban's Cost-Plus, their Stock Up Sale, and Pharmacy Facts with Friends. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m
Mar 19
Kyle May - March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about Formula 1 racing, their Spring Sale celebration, and events surrounding the weekend of festivities. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23m
Mar 19
Angela Foulke - March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024 - Angela Foulke of the YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about the handling of yard waste, classic television, the Illini, and the recently resurfaced basketball court at the Decatur Family YMCA. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50m
Mar 17