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June 11, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Farm Progress Show, election candidates, and communication between city council members and city employees. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 4, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the Municipal Band, things to do in Decatur, and city government. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about mayoral candidates and property taxes. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 21, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the history of baseball in Decatur, the Oglesby Mansion, and Memorial Day. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 14, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the fountain in Central Park, new downtown apartments to be built, Pythian Home, and mail service. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 7, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about disruptions in newspaper deliveries due to mail service issues, past mayors of Decatur, and recent deaths of notable local citizens. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could the ingredients for life have arrived on asteroids? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice unpack what the sample collected from asteroid Bennu is teaching us about the origins of life itself with Harold Connolly, geologist and mission scientist for OSIRIS-REx. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/secrets-of-asteroid-bennu-with-harold-connolly-jr/ Thanks to our Patrons Kevin Widener, WilfriedLepuschitz, Rodney Juste, Aladin Mihai, Marc Washington, david smith, Gary Flenthrope, Christian Becker, EricRobert, Sonya a, Steve Jones, leeinalaska, Sewit Haile, Edward Janezich, Miguel Rodriguez, Shea M, Mister E, G.Montagnard, Vincent Jenkins, Ryan B, Brandon Kavulla, Owoskeun Cinder, LehensGivris, Marc, Debbie Evercloud, Fakhreddine Madi, Logan Koehler, Cem Oğuz, Aaron Greeley, Ohad Meir, Paul Osborne, Bodnár Márton János, STRS, Lawrence, THEO NNEBE, Richard Mosby, Kenneth Hawley, Robert Wilson, Amelia Cooper, mabus98, Mandana Rad, Lucas Kiil, Channing Hodges, Elizabeth Newton, Sebastián Egaña, Eric Hall, Sondre Rypdal, Anne Shirley, Andrew Rosenfeld, Michael Owen, T Playle, Kevin Selman, david Aldridge, Raymond Wright, Biotoxin, Brittany, Wraptile, Frances Cooley, Rodney Bell, Hesam Eskandari, Patrick Dietz, Alexandre Malouin, Diana Smith, Jesse Hoffman, Ian Peterson, WickedProf, Jonathan, SUSAN Moore, Tom DeGerlia, Jessica Holden, Simeon Ivaylov Petrov, Dario Kubler, Robert Passeri, Jr., Fred Miller, Jason Delancey, Rory L, Alice Kelaine Harline Davis, Loonertick, Rich, Jason Rich, jon meier, Susan, Robert Christine, Simon, Lauren Zajac, Brandon Abramovitz, J Sauce, Christopher Smith, Suzan Stocker, Roch Dylla, Treven Price, Zippo, Preet Sandhawalia, Chris McAfee, Hoth, Cody Mecham, Lewis, Casey Hampton, Jason Beezley, and Anthony Gliganic for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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 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.
March 26, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the return of measles, local elections, the mayor's Citizen of the Year award, and Hi-Flier Kites. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 19, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the recent primary election, elections throughout the years, and the importance of Millikin University to Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 12, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about local elections and local politicians. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 26, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Honor Flights, Lincoln Square, and the Decatur Celebration. 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 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 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.
January 29, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the hiring of the new city manager and the search for the school superintendent. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 22, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to remember a pair of recently passed citizens, and to talk about the recent history of mayors and the city manager job. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 15, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the closing of Raupp's Shoe Store, the city manager search process, Billy Sunday, and city council business. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
December 11, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about local political candidates, the holiday season, and the Decatur Tribune Scrapbook feature of winter in old Decatur. 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 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.
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 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 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.
September 25, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about his visit with US Representative Nikki Budzinski, trouble with mail service, city government relationships, and the buildings of Downtown Decatur over the years. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 18, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the decision of Tim Gleason to resign as city manager and his experience working with a city manager and council while as mayor. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 11, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about memories of 9/11, Natalie Beck being honored, and a busy fall full of community events. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 4, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about relationships in city government and an 1860's gun battle in Downtown Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 21, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the closing of the Decatur Club, Speed Awareness Day, and a Hollywood actress during the silent film era that is buried in Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 14, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about local political candidates, traffic accident rates, and Farm Progress. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 7, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the Do Something Great Awards ceremony, his passion for his work and telling positive stories, and modern journalism. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 31, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the WSOY Community Food Drive and the Rogers Theatre. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 24,2025- City Hall Insider Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about old businesses in downtown Decatur and the history of Black media in Decatur with The Voice. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 17, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about a special neighborhood 4th of July celebration, the Do Something Great Awards, traffic enforcement, and mail service woes. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 10, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the preservation of landmark buildings, continuity of leadership, local candidates, and former president Harry Truman's stop in Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 3, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Caterpillar, summer heat, media personalities over the years, and his connection to radio and television. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 26, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about local election candidates, Decatur ties to the atomic bomb, and Mike McElroy. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 19, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Mike McElroy being inducted in the hall of fame and local election primaries. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 12, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about memories of Chap's Amusement Park, other amenities Decatur currently has, V8, and low turnout in municipal elections. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 5, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about someone leaving a copy of the 25th anniversary edition of the Decatur Tribune at his office and some of the people and businesses relevant at that time. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about memories of Ray Eldridge, Decatur High School's basketball legacy, and traffic safety. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the new Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet School, support from local elected officials, and the Macon County Clerk position. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Nikki teams up with Paul Osborne against the team of Christian Hernandez and Hollie Medina while Jonathan takes his rare turn in the host's chair. Enjoy!
May 8, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the financial importance of tourism, Farm Progress, God's Shelter of Love, political theatrics, and remembering a downtown market from years ago. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 1, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about the A-1 Tourist Court, police chiefs, and history in Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 24, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Josh Tanner's and Dick Durbin's announcements that they won't seek re-election and positive things going on in the community. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hollywood on the Rocks features a discussion of the Star Wars series The Acolyte. Plus Gina Carano's lawsuit is moving forward and more news. And an interview with Fluorescent Beast filmmaker Paul Osborne. Hilarity ensues!
Shannon Gaitz sits down with Survivor UK's Executive Producer, Stephen Lovelock, and Creative Director Paul Osborne to discuss Survivor UK 2023!