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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2377 episodes

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
Becca Merrill - March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024 - Ag Academy teacher, Becca Merrill, joined Byers & Co to talk about her background, the amazing opportunities for students in the academy, and her being named the Illinois Career and Tech Education New Teacher of the Year. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16m
Mar 17
Debbie Bogle - March 14, 2024

March 14, 2024 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about growing up with curly hair, storms, and their community investment process. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15m
Mar 14
Jerry Johnson & Jayson Albright - March 14, 2024

March 14, 2024 - Jerry Johnson and Jayson Albright joined Byers & Co to talk about their Decatur Area Arts Council fundraiser, Guys on Ice: The Ice Fishing Musical. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12m
Mar 14
Mary Garrison, Carrie Ray, Steve Sanders & Jennifer Fultz - March 14, 2024

March 14, 2024 - Mary Garrison, Carrie Ray and Steve Sanders of Heritage Behavioral Health Center and Mt. Zion junior high social worker, Jennifer Fultz joined Byers & Co to talk about Project Brave. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11m
Mar 14
The City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne - March 14, 2024

March 14, 2024 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about modern politics and local representation. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19m
Mar 14