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.
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.
October 24, 2025 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about openings in their Child Development Center, the Illini, her collection of college pennants, autographs, and Star Wars, Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 24, 2025 - Shauna Bohlmann of DPS 61, Montissori Academy of Peace student Eric Burks, JaQuay Owens of the Salvation Army, and Millikin University student Brandilyn Wegmann joined Byers & Co to talk about how partnership luncheons paired middle school students with community leaders for an opportunity to expose the students to careers and professional skills for success. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 23, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about spending time at Primient for their campaign and Dine United. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 23, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the city manager job opening, city council activity, and bad behavior towards local leaders over the years. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 22, 2025 - Jaclyn Cantwell of Millikin University and graduate student LaKeeya Funches joined Byers & Co to talk about the universities two innovative hybrid Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs and LaKeeya's experience in the program so far. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 22, 2025 - Clay Gerhard and Colin Bonner of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about events they have celebrating the 25th anniversary of the DISC. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 21, 2025 - Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about e-bike rules, water rates, and video gaming. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 21, 2025 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Julia Livingston joined Byers & Co to talk about Untold Stories and the next historical marker on the Macon County African American Heritage Trail. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 21, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature discussions on Medicare Part D enrollment, National Pharmacy Technician Day, and MCLETC with Commander Jim Getz. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 21, 2025 - Megan Barnett of the Dwayne O. Andreas Ag Academy joined Byers & Co to talk about her background to becoming an ag teacher and what she is teaching in her classrooms. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 21, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about the trails at Scovill Park West, what he learned on his recent trip with other store owners, running events, and new fall gear in store. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 20, 2025 - Scotty Beatty joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini football team getting ranked again and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 20, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about city water supply, the day care facility project, the city manager search, taxes, and workforce. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 20, 2025 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the AWS internet outage and live sports. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 17, 2025 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini, the Dodgers, and music. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 17, 2025 - Dennis Lab School Assistant Principals Keith Creighton and Allie Smith joined Byers & Co to give an update on the school and to talk about their history. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 16, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about Dine United and the new Purple Rain Broadway show. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 16, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Downtown Decatur nostalgia, Millikin University, modern sharing of information, and journalism standards. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 15, 2025 - Kate Lacy and Brian Diver of Millikin University joined Byers & Co in studio along with performers, Greg Schreiner and Joshua Finkel, via phone, to preview Hollywood Revisited coming to Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 15, 2025 - DMH CEO, Tanya Andricks joined Byers & Co to talk about her first few days in her new role and how she is spending her initial days listening to team members and gathering information. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 15, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about Boo at the Zoo, corporate dates at Overlook Adventure Park, the DISC's 2th anniversary, and the economic impact of the Devon on local hotels. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jasper Luckritz, Head Strength & Conditioning and Millikin Student-Athlete Maddie Maragni ‘26 joined Byers & Co to talk about Millikin's training program. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coach Jo Catanese, Millikin Women’s Flag Football Head Coach, joined Byers and Co to talk about the recently announced launch of two new Big Blue Athletics programs – Women’s Flag Football and Women’s Wrestling – that are set to begin in the 2026-27 academic year. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Valerie Jordan, Oncology Services at St. Mary's Cancer Care Center & Lori Kerans, Millikin Vice President of Athletics & Community Engagement joined Byers & Co to talk about their Real Men Wear Pink Campaign and the upcoming Real Men Wear Pink football game. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrea Gerhard from the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and Amy Rueff from Decatur Trades and Labor, join Byers & Co to talk about trade training programs and workforce readiness supported by the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MBA Graduate, Emily West, joined Byers & Co to talk about how she gained her MBA while working for ADM and her MBA International Immersion trip to Germany. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Millikin President Dean Pribbenow and Dr. Kris Mickelson joined Byers & Co to talk about their enthusiasm about Millikin's future and how they are building connections and partnership with community leaders. Dr. Pribbenow also talks about his Guideposts: the 3 “Ps”. Listen to the podcat now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Master of Science in Athletic Training Matt Munjoy, Instructor of Exercise Science & Sport and Millikin Student Zena Roberts joined Byers & Co to talk about the MSAT program. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers and Co to talk about upcoming events and their services beyond providing running shoes. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Molly Berry, from Millikin Office of Admission, joined Byers & Co to talk about how Millikin is engaging future students with its "Explore Days" and events such as the "Tomorrow's Teachers Conference." Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nancy Curtin, Millikin Interim Provost, joined Byers & Co to talk about Millikin Academics & Performance Learning, and how WSOY got its start on the Millikin Campus. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 13, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini's loss to Ohio State and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 13, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the role of City Council members and the search for the next City Manager. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 10, 2025 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about Illini sports fandom, Motown, encyclopedias, and entertainment. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 10, 2025 - Austin Deaton of Brinkoetter Realtors joined Byers & Co to talk about the local commercial real estate market and how they have been serving the community for 60 years. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 10, 2025 - Eisenhower High School band teacher Jennifer Morrow, and student leaders, Mary Howe, Emmersyn Walton, and Kaylee Sommer, joined Byers & Co to talk about their chance to play with the Marching Illini during U of I Band Day and with the Western Illinois Marching Band in Hawaii at the National Pearl Harbor Parade and Ceremony. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 9, 2025 - Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined Byers & Co to talk about a special opportunity to help someone in need of a handicap accessible ramp to their home, Dine United, and Halloween parties. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 9, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the city's voluntary water conservation request, the Millikin Homestead, the importance of local news, and the J.J. Moran & Sons building. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 8, 2025 - Millikin University's Beth Creighton, and students, Aleah Frank and Ethan Rhoades, joined Byers & Co. to talk about their upcoming performance of A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder in the Virginia Rogers Theatre. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 8, 2025 - State Senator Doris Turner joined Byers & Co to talk about bringing treats to students with perfect attendance at Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School, updates on the Massey Commission, a recent expungement seminar, and the National Guard being deployed to Illinois. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 8, 2025 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the WSOY Community Food Drive, Boo at the Zoo, Halloween Glow Golf, the DISC's 25th anniversary, and the Turkey Trot. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 7, 2025 - Natalie Beck of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about their busy year so far, the reaction to their first Untold Stories sign, end-of-year giving, and giving circles. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 7, 2025 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to talk about the Richland Community College trustee search and to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will feature the real estate update and Medicare Part D open enrollment. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 7, 2025 - Montessori Academy for Peace teacher, Sarah Pritts joined Byers & Co to talk about how her 4th-6th grade students are learning about how food impacts their daily life, agriculture and culinary career opportunities, and the ag industry through the Pilot Light Feeding Futures program in the Andreas Ag Academy. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 7, 2025 - Kyle May of Fleet joined Byers & Co to talk about outdoor hikes, rides, and runs, new products, and reflective safety equipment. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 6, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini win over Purdue and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 6, 2025 - Amber Kaylor of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about their recent Red Shoes Gala event, social media, and the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 6, 2025 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the WSOY Community Food Drive and the City of Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 6, 2025 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to recap the WSOY Community Food Drive. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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