Byers & Co. Interviews

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.

November 5, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about Trees on the Tees, the DISC, Matilda, Thanksgiving lunch for seniors, and the Turkey Trot. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 4, 2025 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to introduce Rachel Strode as the new Executive Director at Baby Talk and to talk about their history of important work for families. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 4, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about Medicare Part D, Brad Underwood's visit to Decatur, and to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature the real estate market, a holiday open house, and a breakfast for veterans. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 4, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about marathon running and upcoming holiday running events including Turkey Trot, Santa Shuffle, and Frosty Fitness training. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 3, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini win over Rutgers, the start of the Illini basketball season, and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 3, 2025 - Amber Kaylor of Ronald McDonald House Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about their new branding, new ambitious goals, watching sports, and decorating for the holidays. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 3, 2025 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about taking time to personally reset, being intentional about using her time to make a difference in the world, and spending time with family during the holidays. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 3, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the food security, Millikin Market, the Real Men Wear Pink game, trick or treating, police, taxes, and the city council agenda. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 31, 2025 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about the Brad Underwood event, autograph collecting, sports cards, and the love of books. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 31, 2025 - Eisenhower High School teacher, Joshua Boliard, and student, Heaven Caffey joined Byers & Co to talk about the Eisenhower Paranormal Club. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 29, 2025 - Kara Demirjian Huss of TCCI and DCC Marketing joined Byers & Co to talk about Brad Underwood coming to Decatur and her family's long standing support of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign athletics. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 29, 2025 - Kate Lacy and Bryan Diver of Millikin University and Dan Talmi joined Byers & Co to talk about the upcoming performance of The Nutcracker: A Magical Christmas Ballet. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 29, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about Trees on the Tees, Super Saturday Recess, Little Laxers, and Matilda. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 28, 2025 - Paul Barrett of CIMG joined Byers & Co to announce the additions of Gale Cunningham and Kevin Lambert to the team and they discuss their backgrounds and what they will bring to the airwaves. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 28, 2025 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about a $25K gift from the Foundation to the Park District, how it will be used, and the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation being named as the presenting sponsor for Trees on the Tees. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 28, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Richland Community College Theatre performance of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, and remembering PawPrint Ministries comfort dog, Eli. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 28, 2025 - Shirley Stanley of the Decatur & Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation and Baylie Garrett of Hickory Point Bank joined Byers & Co to talk about Whiskers & Tails and how Hickory Point Bank employees are invested in the community by serving on boards like MCASF. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 28, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk his recent gravel bike race, upcoming holiday themed runs, and new apparel and shoes. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owner Tom Brinkoetter and Mirinda Rothrock of the Greater Decatur Chamber joined Byers & Co to recognize Brinkoetter's 60 years in business. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Barnhart, the voice of the Fighting Illini, joined Byers & Co to preview this week's "Monday Morning Quarterbacks" right after Byers & Co. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trainer and Office Manager Aimee Dial joined Byers & Co to talk about the importance of staging your home for sale and the importance of technology in real estate today. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Realtor Kevin Fritzsche & Owner Tom Brinkoetter join Byers & Co to talk about the legacy that Tom's father started and how customer service is the pillar of their company. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Realtors Isabella Carver & Charles Durst joined Byers & Co to talk about how they got started in real estate and provide a fresh perspective as new realtors in the business. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Realtor Colleen Brinkoetter joined Byers & Co with Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe to talk about how realtors serve clients in more ways than real estate, like being a councilor, advisor, and trusted friend. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and Realtor Michael Sexton joined Byers & Co to talk about what has changed in the past 30 years and how Michael leveraged community relationships to get his start in the real estate business. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Realtor Tony Piraino joined Byers & Co to talk about the Brinkoetter Key Team and his journey from working at Caterpillar in physics and mechanical engineering to building a team with Brinkoetter in 2020. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Realtor Austin Deaton and Ryan Campbell joined Byers & Co to talk about how Brinkoetter's commercial real estate services. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Campbell, Digital Media Director of Brinkoetter Realtors, joined Byers & Co to talk about how Brinkoetter serves their customers as well as how AI has changed the real estate business. Campbell also talks about the Brinkoetter website. In the early 2000s, Brinkoetter became the first real estate firm in the region to launch a website, revolutionizing home searches and dramatically enhancing accessibility for buyers and sellers alike. In addition, they were the first in our area to offer expansive listing services such as interactive floor plans, HDR photography, drone footage, and 3D virtual tours—setting a new standard for how properties are marketed. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 24, 2025 - October 24, 2025 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about Low Carbon Infrastructure announcing a landmark clean energy partnership with Google to develop Broadwing Energy, Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 24, 2025 - Tom Brinkoetter joined Byers & Co to talk about the local real estate market and to highlight a West End home. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.