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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1614 episodes

Nicole Bateman - March 24, 2023

Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation talks about Tillamook landing in Decatur, grant money aimed at helping businesses in the arts, and efforts by the IMA. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17m
Mar 27
Angela Foulke - March 24, 2023

Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA talks about her vacation to Hawaii, NCAA tournament basketball, new shoes, and maximizing workouts. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30m
Mar 27
Tatum Plain & Kelsey Wujek - March 24, 2023

Tatum Plain of the Macon-Piatt Special Education District and Kelsie Wujek of Macon Resources talk about their Disabilities Service Expo event. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9m
Mar 27
Jody Hall & Hannah Church - March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023 - Richland's Jody Hall, Director of Financial Aid & Veterans Affairs and Hannah Church, Student Success Coach, joined Byers & Co to discuss registration for summer & fall. On Monday, March 27, current Students & Veterans can register for courses and on Monday, April 3, new & returning students can register for courses. They also discussed the help available through their career coaches and assistance in navigating financial aid. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8m
Mar 23
The City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne - March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023 - Former Mayor and publisher of the Decatur Tribune, Paul Osborne, joined Byers & Co for the City Hall Insider. Paul and Brian discussed Tillamook ice-cream facility development, debate about aging structures in Decatur and how the service industry has changed.  Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21m
Mar 23
Carrie Pierson - March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023 - Carrie Pierson of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about their Civic Discourse Week events and the importance of tailoring learning to the varying individual needs of students. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10m
Mar 22
Josh Logan & Shamika Madison - March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023 - Josh Logan of Hickory Point Bank and Shamika Madison of the Boys and Girls Club talk joined Byers & Co to talk about the mission of the Club and Josh's experience serving on their board as part of our Hickory Point Community Invested segment. Listen to the podcast now!  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8m
Mar 22
Clay Gerhardt - March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023 - Clay Gerhardt of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the Garfield Park revitalization, facilities opening for the season, Devon tickets, and Newsies Jr. Listen to the podcast now!  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14m
Mar 22
Jim Peck & Dave Wendt - March 21, 2023

March 21, 2023 - Forsyth Mayor Jim Peck and Board Member Dave Wendt of Forsyth talk about new business developments, Starbucks' plans for their new location, and upcoming new events in Forsyth. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24m
Mar 21
Rachel Moran & Blaine Smith - March 21, 2023

March 21, 2023 - Rachel Moran of the Community Foundation and  CASA CEO, Blaine Smith, joined Byers & Co to talk about the foundation's support of CASA, their mission, and the annual playhouse raffle. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11m
Mar 21
Lauren Young - March 21, 2023

March 21, 2023 - Lauren Young joined Byers & Co to talk about the legacy of Dr. Joseph Schrodt, the Pharmacy Freedom of Speech Bill, and previews Pharmacy Facts with Friends. Listen to the podcast now!  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9m
Mar 21
Ride & Run - March 21, 2023

March 21, 2023 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet and Cole Daniels of Spin City Cycles joined Byers & Co to talk about their open house, new products, events, and sales for Ride and Run. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18m
Mar 21
Julie Moore Wolfe - March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the City Council's upcoming vote on further carbon sequestration, and Tillamook occupying an abandoned ice cream production facility in Decatur. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19m
Mar 20
Kevin Breheny - March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about his St. Patrick's Day party,  the upcoming season at the Devon, The Masters, and Soy City Buzz. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50m
Mar 20
Anya Ireland, Lexi Smith & Alexi Marion - March 16, 2023

March 16, 2023 - Young Leaders In Action members Anya Ireland, Lexi Smith, and Alexi Marion joined Byers & Co to talk about recruitment for new members and what they have experienced in YLIA. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13m
Mar 16
Barry Schwalbe - March 16, 2023

March 16, 2023 - Richland Community College's Barry Schwalbe joined Byers & Co to talk about how the college is using virtual reality in the classroom and offering it as a custom service for local businesses. Listen to the podcast now!  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14m
Mar 16
The City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne - March 16, 2023

March 16, 2023 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co for the City Hall Insider to talk about the upcoming election and political candidates. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24m
Mar 16
Tanya Andricks - March 15, 2023

March 15, 2023 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about the acceptance of aging. Listen to the podcast now!  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20m
Mar 15
Raphaella Prange & Nicole Wood - March 15, 2023

March 15, 2023 - Millikin University's Raphaella Prange and Nicole Wood of HSHS St. Mary's joined Byers & Co to talk about the opening of the HSHS Health Center on Millikin's campus. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13m
Mar 15
Drew Early - March 15, 2023

March 15, 2023 - Drew Early of DMH joined Byers & Cot to talk about emerging opportunities in local healthcare, technology integration, and their Community Education Session. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12m
Mar 15
Katie Myers, Megan Dickerson & Grace Smith-Phillips - March 15, 2023

March 15, 2023 - Katie Myers and Megan Dickerson of the Decatur Park District and Senior Perform! performer Grace Smith-Phillips joined Byers & Co to talk about the Perform! performance of Disney's Newsies and other upcoming spring events. Listen to the podcast now!  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19m
Mar 15
Rachel Moran & Rikki Parker - March 14, 2023

March 14, 2023 - Rachel Moran of the Community Foundation and Ricki Parker of the Children's Museum joined Byers & Co to talk about the Gallery of Hope project where children will be making art with mental wellness as a focus. The project is supported by the Community Foundation of Macon County. Listen to the podcast now!  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13m
Mar 14
Dale Colee - March 14, 2023

March 14, 2023 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview tonight's Pharmacy Facts with Friends and to recap the IL Comptroller's recent visit.  Listen to the podcast now!  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8m
Mar 14
Ride & Run - March 14, 2023

March 14, 2023 - Cole Daniels of Spin City Cycles and Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co for Ride and Run. They talked about cycling safety equipment, gravel rides, yoga, themed runs, and their joint open house. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16m
Mar 14
Julie Moore Wolfe - March 13, 2023

March 13, 2023 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about Daylight Saving time, St. Patrick's Day parade, the 100th anniversary of Lake Decatur, and social media. Listen to the podcast now!.  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25m
Mar 13
Kevin Breheny - March 13, 2023

March 13, 2023 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about The Players Championship, the Oscars, St. Louis football, Daylight Saving time, and Soy City Buzz. Listen to the podcast now!  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50m
Mar 13
Nicole Bateman - March 10, 2023

March 10, 2023 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk the positive impact of the local carbon capture sequestration abilities, the everchanging needs of businesses, the need for housing, and the momentum the region is experiencing in being attractive to companies. Listen to the podcast now!  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25m
Mar 10
Angela Foulke - March 10, 2023

March 10, 2023 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA  joined Byers & Co to talk about triathlon training, her career path, working with people on individual training plans, and a free Livestrong program to help those dealing with previous or current battles with cancer. Listen to the podcast now!  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22m
Mar 10
Tom Brinkoetter - March 10, 2023

March 10, 2023 - Tom Brinkoetter of Brinkoetter Realtors joined Byers & Co to talk about the hosing market, the importance of a realtor throughout the buying and selling process, and to highlight a spacious home. Listen to the podcast now!  See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12m
Mar 10
Sara Nave & Micah Tolbert - March 10, 2023

March 10, 2023 - Dennis Lab School middle school teacher Sara Nave, and 7th grade student, Micah Tolbert joined Byers & Co to talk about Micah showing leadership when standing up for other students and their work on a citywide book collection and PBL Night event. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20m
Mar 10