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.
February 24, 2026 - Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Lindy Miller joined Byers & Co to talk about a recent award for Missy and Lindy's experience as a cast member preparing for That's What She Said. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 24, 2026 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature Dine & Decide and a new menu at Bistro 537, and to talk about pharmaceutical shortages. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 24, 2026 - Rachel Costello of Hickory Point Bank, and Chris Ellis and Devon Joyner of Old King's Orchard joined Byers & Co to talk about how HPB community connections lead to employees serving organizations like OKO and their important work of engaging the youth and their families. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 24, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about takeaways from his recent trip to meet with other Fleet Feet owners, the Winter Olympics, new footwear, winter sale items, and spring apparel arrivals. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 23, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini splitting their two west coast road trip games, the upcoming matchup with Michigan, and Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 23, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about the hiring of a new DPS61 superintendent, what they are working on at DCLI, and Thee Morris Code. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 23, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the Decatur Bean Ballers, the recent city manager and superintendent hirings, Decatur Moves, and the water level of Lake Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 23, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the weekend of sports, recent local events he attended, party planning 20 years ago, and Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 20, 2026 - DPS 61 Board Members Bill Clevenger and Christina Tyus joined Byers & Co to talk about their mission, their strategic plan, the next superintendent, and plans for the future. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 20, 2026 - Decatur Fire Chief Neil Elder joined Byers & Co to talk about their program to provide homeowners with smoke alarms at no cost and how general fire safety can save lives. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 19, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about helping ALICE families, ALICE for Work, and Power of the Purse. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 19, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about local elections, learning from history, quirky Decatur Celebration attractions, and compassionate people. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 18, 2026 - Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Alyse Knust of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about how the Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act is helping connect donors with organizations like Millikin University, and the university's 125th anniversary. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 18, 2026 - Tanya Andricks and Dr. Feras Shawish of Decatur Memorial joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Shawish's path to becoming an internal medicine physician at Memorial Care in Forsyth. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 18, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District and Mike Berkes of Lindsey Life joined Byers & Co to talk about the future of senior activities and adult day care in the community. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 18, 2026 - Marsha Webb joined Byers & Co to talk about her candidacy for Macon County Clerk. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 17, 2026 - Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about Chic-fil-A, a new disc golf course, roadwork, TIF district incentives, and farm land. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 17, 2026 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Terri Wigginton joined Byers & Co to talk about That's What She Said and Terri's experience so far as a cast member in the upcoming event. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 17, 2026 - Lauren Young joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature discussions of prom and wedding apparel, Polar Plunge, and details of TrumpRx. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 16, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini win over Indiana, the upcoming west coast trip with the team, and Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 16, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about Thee Morris Code, her goal to have different conversations with different people in 2026, parades, community connectivity, and DCLI programming. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 16, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about City Council business, day care in Decatur, and organizational coordination. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 16, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the busy weekend of sports, local high school wrestling, and Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 13, 2026 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about the iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit, energy production projects, and area development. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 13, 2026 - Eisenhower High School Principal Dr. Mistie Rodriguez joined Byers & Co to talk about student achievement in fine arts and sports, pride in their facilities, the Black History Month art exhibition, and a panther sculpture being constructed by ag program students. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 12, 2026 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about Power of the Purse, their new website, and helping ALICE families. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 12, 2026 - Young Leaders in Action facilitator Temethia Joyner joined Byers & Co to announce the grants the YLIA students chose to award to improve student dignity. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 12, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about hotel history in Decatur and memories of the Decatur Celebration. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 11, 2026 - State Senator Doris Turner joined Byers & Co to talk about cultural divides, education, student led legislature, and being accessible to her constituents. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 11, 2026 - Dr. Rebecca Orchard and Matthew Flaten of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Orchard's YouTube series with PBS, "Are You Paying Attention?" and what roles distractions play in our lives. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 11, 2026 - Tanya Andricks, Dana Flatley, Brian Jones, and Lindsay Beery of DMH joined Byers & Co to talk about the Nurse Anesthesia Program at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 11, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about year round services, their upcoming hiring fair, Lindsey Life adult day care, new Devon Shows, and upcoming family events. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 10, 2026 - Missy Batman of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Angel Lawrence of Northeast Community Fund joined Byers & Co to talk about how about how endowments through HICF provide tax savings to the donors and help fund programs for organizations like NECF. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 10, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & CO to talk about a proposed cycling law in Iowa, the Winter Olympics, F1 Racing, and upcoming running events they are hosting. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 10, 2026 - Newly named CEO of Crossing Healthcare, Julie Brilley, joined Byers & Co to talk about how Crossing serves the community, her path to the role, and planning for the future. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 9, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Super Bowl, the overtime loss for the Illini at Michigan St., the road ahead for the Illini as tournament time approaches, and Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 9, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about community leadership and the dynamics of working with different entities. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 9, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the recent City Council meeting and the Super Bowl. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 9, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to preview Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday that will feature guests on the topics of the Super Bowl, Mt. Zion CEO program, and Mardi Gras at the Children's Museum of Illinois. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 6, 2026 - Workforce Development Manager Lisa Kitchens and Mueller Engineering Lab Technician Kyle Miller joined Byers & Co to talk about the Prairie Land FAME Family Recruitment Night event and the career opportunities the program presents. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 6, 2026 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini and her upcoming vacation. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 6, 2026 - Tom Brinkoetter joined Byers & Co to give an update on the real estate market and to highlight a West End home with recent updates. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 6, 2026 - MacArthur High School Boy's Basketball Coach Tarise Bryson and players, Khymir Carson, Sean Lee, and Tishawn Clemmons, joined Byers & Co to talk about their spectacular season and what has gone into making their team so special. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 5, 2026 - Debbie Bogle joined Byers & Co to talk about the world of estate sales, her passion for the hobby, and all that goes into an estate sales business. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 5, 2026 - St. Teresa High School Principal Matt Snyder and Athletic Director Tom Noonan joined Byers & Co to talk about their upcoming Open House and their approach to getting students college ready. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 5, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Judge Parsons, local elections, city manager and school superintendent searches, and out of town Decatur Tribune subscribers. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 4, 2026 - Bryan Diver of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the performance of Ain't Misbehavin' coming to Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 4, 2026 - DMH CEO Tanya Andricks and cardiologist Dr. Nakeya Dewaswala joined Byers & Co to talk about Dr. Newaswala's path to Memorial and her passion for creating medical illustrations. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 4, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about his takeaways from the state parks conference, converting a golf course to other facilities, their hiring fair, Dessert with a side of Heart and Soul, and two newly announced Devon shows. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 3, 2026 - Jami Fawley of the Decatur Area Arts Council and Rikki Parker of the Children's Museum of Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about Mardi Gras events at both of their venues. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 3, 2026 - Natalie Beck and Andrea Gerhard of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about the grant program calendar including micro grants, teacher development, and the She Gave Giving Circle. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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