Byers & Co. Interviews

April 17, 2026 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about recent Illini basketball news, cell phone volume etiquette in public, and the evolution of campus at the University of Illinois. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 17, 2026 - Hope Academy Principal Tasia Burks and students, Londyn Cook Anderson and Seriah Menendez, joined Byers & Co to give an update on what makes the school special to them. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 15, 2026 - Dr. Karen Lauritzen and Dr. Andrew Smith of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about their new online option for students looking to become licensed teachers. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 15, 2026 - CEO Tanya Andricks and Dr. Kara Shafer of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Shafer's path to becoming a pediatrician at DMH. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 15, 2026 - Clay Gerhard and Gabby Cliff of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about activities and deals at Overlook Adventure Park and a recent grant for the Park PoliceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 14, 2026 - Monty Mittleman joined Byers & Co to talk about his upcoming book of poetry, Recalibrations, and how writing it helped him through personal tragedy. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 14, 2026 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, and cast members Kristi Mullinix, and Jeana Griffiths, joined Byers & Co to talk about That's What She Said and the cast members' experience in preparing for the show. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 14, 2026 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about navigating the pharmaceutical industry and to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will include The Brass Horn and Decatur Bean Ballers. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 14, 2026 - Martin Atkins joined Byers & Co to talk about the 9th Midwest Music Expo and bringing the event to the Oakwood Business District. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 14, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about new running events and trainings, industry fashion trends, and new in-store products for Spring. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 13, 2026 - Jerry Culp and Robin Caceres of the Macon County Conservation District joined Byers & Co to talk about their Rooted in Community: 1,000 Tree Planting Event where they will be restoring an oak savannah, and the second Wine in the Wild at Woodbine Farm. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 13, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about DCLI and Public Safety programming and hosting 100 students for an interactive project. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 13, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the return of D.A.R.E., the Millikin University presidential inauguration, Heritage, and workforce development. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 13, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about The Masters and Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 10, 2026 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about the launch of their biomanufacturing career pathways project and top careers in the field. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 10, 2026 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about the end of the Illini basketball season and what is going on at the YMCA including Livestrong, Memory Keepers Chorus, and Peddling for Parkinson's. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 10, 2026 - Teacher Barb Housler and students, Damarrea Jackson, Nathan Comp, and Marissa Pritts joined Byers & Co to talk about Panther Pawlooza at Eisenhower High School. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 9, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about The Power of the Purse and what is planned for the evening that will raise money for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 9, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, municipal elections, and the direction of the community. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 8, 2026 - Matthew Flaten of Millikin University and student Morgan Reckamp joined Byers & Co to talk about Morgan winning the prestigious 2026 Hollis Prize Competition. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 8, 2026 - Tanya Andricks and Amber Vest of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about the importance of organ donation and their flag raising ceremony to honor organ donors and their families during National Donate Life Month. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 8, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about Spring weather, Daughter Play Night, DISC Summer Day Camp, Kite Day, Zoo Open, Overlook Adventure season passes, and Devon shows. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 7, 2026 - Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Shateveon Goforth joined Byers & Co to talk about That's What She Said and Shateveon's perspective on being in the cast. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 7, 2026 - Lauren Young joined Byers & Co to talk about bipartisan efforts to lower drug costs and break up healthcare monopolies, and to Preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 7, 2026 - Macon-Piatt ROE #39 Regional Superintendent Jill Reedy joined Byers & Co to talk about the Impossible Science Festival and Teach Like a Magician events with Jason Latimer coming to Decatur, recent speakers in schools, and local response readiness for tragic events. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 7, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about the start of spring, their approach to service, customer feedback, and upcoming running events. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 6, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about his experience calling the Final Four game and spending time with the Illini team this season. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 6, 2026 - Amber Kaylor of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about their 40th anniversary and their Red Shoe Gala event. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 6, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about career pathways in healthcare and how the Jerry J. Dawson Civic Leadership Institute is implementing local healthcare programs to help citizens advance in the workforce. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 6, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about her recent trip to the Vatican and her opportunity to meet the Pope with other Illinois mayors. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 6, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the golf, the Illini, the Cardinals, Easter, Artemis II, and Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 3, 2026 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about the excitement around the Fighting Illini making it to the NCAA Final Four, the anticipation for the game, and the history of great Illini teams. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 3, 2026 - Tom Brinkoetter joined Byers & Co to talk about the current state of the real estate market and to highlight a completely renovated home. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 2, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about current challenges facing families, how the United Way is helping, and their upcoming Power of the Purse event. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 2, 2026 - Molly Berry of Millikin University and students, Jenn Gidrey and Leah Flint, joined Byers & Co to talk about the Milli-Fest Community Celebration and events planning class. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 2, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about results in the Macon County Sheriff's election, the Artemis mission, the next election, and duties of a mayor. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 1, 2026 - Millikin University President Dr. Dean Pribbenow joined Byers & Co to talk about the legacy of Millikin, its future, and his upcoming inauguration. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 1, 2026 - CEO Tanya Andricks and Dr. Ardelle Estoesta of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Estoesta's reasons for wanting to work as a family medicine physician and her path to DMH. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 1, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the Critter Easter Egg Hunt, Scovill Zoo and Overlook Adventure Park openings, Ladies Golf Clinic, and Devon shows. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 31, 2026 - Good Sam board members, David Brown and Mark Avery, joined Byers & Co to talk about today's announcement of meeting the Good Sam fundraising goal. In addition, Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined the show to share that the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation is providing an additional $5000 grant to Good Sam. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 31, 2026 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Ruby Henderson, That's What She Said cast member, joined Byers & Co to talk about Ruby's story and preview the event on April 9th. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 31, 2026 - Good Samaritan Inn volunteers Bruce and Nancy Frey, joined Byers & Co to talk about the importance of community service for their organiztion. The Good Samaritan Inn has over 1000 volunteers who provide over 9100 volunteer hours per year. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 31, 2026 - Tanya and donor Brenda Niederbrach joined Byers & Co to talk about the individuals, businesses, and community partners who believe in the mission of the Good Samaritan Inn. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 31, 2026 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, joined Byers & Co, to talk about the impact of the Good Samaritan Inn on the community. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 31, 2026 - Good Samaritan Inn Director Tanya Melendez and board president, John West, joined Byers & Co to talk about the importance of providing daily meals. The Good Samaritan Inn served 77,420 meals last year and averages 212 meals per day. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 30, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to give his first hand account of the Illini's win over Iowa to advance to the Final Four and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 30, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris of the Jerry J. Dawson Civic Leadership Institute and DMH VP of Emergency Management and Safety, Ben Wooten, joined Byers & Co to talk about their combined efforts to increase public safety and how modern safety concerns are changing the conversation. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 30, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini and Cardinals wins over the weekend and to preview Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 27, 2026 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about the iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit, local innovation, and Ag Innovation Day. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 27, 2026 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about Try the Y Day, a Y fundraiser at Qdoba, camp registrations, and job openings. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 27, 2026 - Jessica Ellison, Brianna Austin and Gladys Valentin of the Social Emotional Learning Academy joined Byers & Co to talk about their approach to meeting students' needs and what makes their team special. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.