Byers & Co. Interviews

December 1, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about his experience calling the wintery football Illini game against Northwestern and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 1, 2025 - Amber Kaylor of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about the costs of supporting their families and ways that people can get involved and help. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 1, 2025 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about planning for DCLI's 2026 and shaping the community through partnerships, education, and workforce. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 1, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about city crews' response to the snow storm, HSHS star lighting, and the search for the new city manager. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 1, 2025 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the winter weather, door to door salesmen, the Turkey Tournament, and the Thanksgiving Luncheon. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 26, 2025 - Alyse Knust of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about engaging with alumni, campus traditions, and Giving Tuesday. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 26, 2025 - Tanya Andricks and Mohammad Torabi of DMH joined Byers & Co to talk about surgery at the hospital, the adaptation of technology in their hospital system, and Torabi's career. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 26, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about Trees on the Tees, the Princess Ball. and The Doobie Others. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 25, 2025 - Natalie Beck & Dr. Dana Ray of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about how they have celebrated their 25th anniversary, That's What She Said, working with generous donors, and ways they impact the community. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 25, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about Medicare Part D and their holiday weekend hours and sales, and to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will include a recap of the Thanksgiving Luncheon and the culinary program at Richland Community College. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 25, 2025 - Karla Miller of Hickory Point Bank and Jessica Milligan of the Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau joined Byers & Co to talk about Santa's House in Central Park and how HPB stays invested in the community through their employees' efforts serving on boards. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 25, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about their full slate of sales for Black Friday Weekend, Santa Shuffle, and the Ugly Sweater Run. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 24, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini's split weekend with a football loss and basketball win, and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 24, 2025 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about the Community Public Safety Academy, Thanksgiving, love of family, and working in the community. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 24, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the Thanksgiving Luncheon, the city manager search, and memories of self-improvement experts of years ago. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 24, 2025 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about sports, community events, and Rodney Davis. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 21, 2025 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about their newsletter, TCCI's updated facilities and programs, the iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit, and how cost of living and quality of life are attractive to businesses considering coming to the community. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 21, 2025 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about their Ho Ho Hold Your Weight Challenge at The Y and to open sealed baseball cards from the 80's. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 20, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about Dine United, business campaigns, entertainment, and Thanksgiving. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 19, 2025 - Bryan Diver and Mary Brandenstein of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the storied holiday tradition of Vespers. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 19, 2025 - DMH CEO Tanya Andricks and Memorial Health COO Drew Early joined Byers & Co to talk about recent positive marks for DMH from U.S. News & World Report and the Leapfrog Group. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 19, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about Matilda casting, Trees on the Tees, DISC membership Black Friday sale, School's Out Day Camp, Turkey Trot, a pair of events with Santa, and an upcoming addition to Scovill Zoo. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 18, 2025 - Dave Wendt and Jill Applebee of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about their partnership with Decatur Moves, emergency response, water supply, Rudolph's Village Market, and commercial business updates. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 18, 2025 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation along with Jenette Jurczyk and Peggy Myers, joined Byers & Co to announce the cast of the next That's What She Said show and to talk about the special process that goes into it each year. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 18, 2025 - Lauren Young joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will cover Medicare Part D, prescription price changes, the Pharmacists Fight Back Act, holiday hours, and a fundraiser for a Maroa-Forsyth student. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 18, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about a recent VIP party, holiday shopping, the Santa Shuffle, the Ugly Sweater Run, and f1 racing. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 17, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to recap the Illini football win over Maryland and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 17, 2025 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about workforce development and community building. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 17, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the water usage restrictions, the city budget, traffic safety, and emergency dispatch expenses. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 17, 2025 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about football, Eddie Murphy, Maroa-Forsyth football, late night talk shows, and Billy Bob Thorton's band. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 14, 2025 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about watching love sports, new tv shows, parades, a special gift, and characters in classic ads. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 14, 2025 - Principal Rida Ellis and ag teacher, Delia Jackson, of Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School joined Byers & Co to talk about the magnet school lottery and their ag program. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 14, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about what their call for Stage 1 Water Rationing means. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 13, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about unique fashion and the struggles facing local families in the current economic climate. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 13, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Fred Puglia and the Decatur Celebration, the Cain family, and the search for the next city manager. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 12, 2025 - State Senator Doris Turner joined Byers & Co to talk the current issues of ICE and SNAP, a holiday turkey giveaway in Springfield, open house hours, and re-election. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 12, 2025 - Matthew Flaten of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about performances of The Tempest and Vespers coming to campus. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 12, 2025 - DMH CEO, Tanya Andricks, and interventional cardiologist, Dr. Adebola Orekoya, joined Byers & Co to talk about how they diagnose and treat heart and blood vessel conditions through minimally invasive procedures. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 12, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about Trees on the Tees, Santa Shuffle at the DISC, An Afternoon with Santa at Scovill Zoo, and Sara Evans coming to the Devon. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 11, 2025 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foudation and Debbie Bogle of the United Way join James Keith of the United Way to talk about a unique fundraiser to help build wheelchair ramps for families with need. James, who has been growing a ponytail since 2018, took pledges to agree to cut it off on the air to support the cause. The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation also matched the donation. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 11, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends which will feature George Strekfuss from the Brass Horn to talk about Small Business Saturday, their Veterans breakfast tomorrow morning at the Mt Zion Convention Center at 9am. Dale also talks about the open enrollment period. Listen to the podcast now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 11, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about F1, the upcoming Santa Shuffle and the Fleet Feet Gift Guide. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 10, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to recap a notable weekend of B1G10 football and a busy week in Illini sports. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 10, 2025 - Jennifer Toney of The Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur joined Byers & Co with Dr. Juanita Morris to preview the 2025 Christmas Gala - Christmas in Paris. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 10, 2025 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about featuring local authors on Thee Morris Code and the importance of faith in her life. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 10, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the search for the new city manager. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 10, 2025 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to catch up on the change to winter weather, what's been going on around town, and the history of department stores. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 7, 2025 - Heather England, Julie Turner, and Natasha Young of Franklin Grove Elementary School joined Byers & Co to talk about their approach, how they support students, family events, and community involvement. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 6, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about his first television show called "Decatur Diary", meeting with Millikin's new president, and Veterans Day. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 5, 2025 - Lori Kerans of Millikin University and Sharon Bunch of Northeast Community Fund joined Byers & Co to talk about the Millikin Market food pantry opened on campus. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 5, 2025 - DMH CEO, Paul Lidy of the Decatur Memorial Foundation, and DMH Auxiliary member Paul Foster joined Byers & Co to talk about how the auxiliary supports the hospital through service and providing resources including new equipment. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.