3-in-1 Podcast

The WCIA 3 Sports team is back to a full three-person roster, with Andy Olson joining the squad. Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda welcome him aboard, and fill him in on all the excitement of the department. The crew talks about Andy's journey to the sports team, while revealing one of Marlee's tightly kept secrets. They also look ahead to Illinois sports, as basketball and football could see big yea...

On Episode 20 on the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda talk about Illinois Football getting back on the field for training camp this week. Also hear from head coach Lovie Smith and several players about practicing during a pandemic, and how they feel about their safety and the season moving forward. They also break down Josh Whitman's round-table discussion from Thursday, and giv...

On Episode 19 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda chat about the loss of a beloved Illinois icon. With the recent passing of Illinois Hall-of-Fame coach Lou Henson, they give an ode to him, and his life well-lived. The IHSA released some big news this week as well, and they recap about all the new guidelines for high school sports going forward.

On Episode 18 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Marlee Wierda is losing her mind--among all else. The clock continues to tick on high school sports, with the IHSA not yet announcing what will happen with the fall season. The future isn't looking so bright though, after the IHSA postponed another board meeting a week, and the Illinois Elementary School Association announcing they won't play junior high s...

In episode 17 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns hosts solo with Marlee on vacation. Bret breaks down the last week in high school sports news, with the IHSA getting sued, handing all decision making in its Return to Play guidelines over to the IDPH, ISBE and Governor's office, plus a change in policy after allowing coaches to remove masks outside. Bret also discusses the Illinois athletics brie...

Watching the House of 'Paign compete in the The Basketball Tournament was a much-needed morale boost after a tumultuous week in sports. On Thursday, the IHSA amended their Phase 4 guidelines, while the Big Ten moves to a conference-only schedule. With the fall season still in question, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda discuss the future of high school and college sports, and recap the House of 'Paig...

CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) -- In episode 15 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda break down the new IHSA approved protocols that allow competitions to return. They also hear from Illinois linebacker Milo Eifler on his comments this week both on social media and talking with the media, concerned about college football returning. An Illini baseball player gets an invite to training camp as M...

In episode 14 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns hosts with special guest Craig Choate in studio. The former WCIA 3 weekend sports anchor fills in for Marlee Wierda, who is on vacation. Bret and Craig chat about the state moving into Phase 4 and what that means for pro, college and high school sports. They also about Craig buying season tickets for Illinois football and how he feels about at...

In episode 13 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda recap a busy week including the University of Illinois' plan to bring back students on campus this fall, the IHSA approving State Farm Center as the host site for the boys' basketball state tournament and the outlook for high school and college football this fall. We hear from Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman on his outloo...

In episode 12 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda discuss high school sports returning to come capacity, as the IHSA allows teams to get together for workouts. Also hear from high school head coaches, and their take on football coming back in the fall. Illinois football and basketball players also return to campus, while Marlee and Bret also weigh in on the IHSA Boy's Basket...

In episode 11 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda breakdown the IHSA 'Return to Play' guidelines as well as Lovie Smith's first public comments following George Floyd's death. Hear from Smith, who chatted with NBC play-by-play voice Mike Tirico on 'Lunch Talk Live' on Friday. Arcola athletic director and head football coach Nick Lindsey weighs in on getting back on the field...

In episode 10 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda celebrate the state reopening to Phase 3, with Gov. Pritzker lifting the stay at home order. They also chat about the IHSA delaying an announcement for the second straight day on summer contact days. Illinois athletics has a plan to bring football and men's basketball players back starting next week, will they be able to foll...

On Episode 9 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Marlee Wierda shares Bobby Roundtree’s full interview from Friday May, 22nd. The Illini defensive end spoke to the media for the first time since suffering a severe spinal cord injury that occurred one year ago. Also hear from Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman, and Illinois’ plan to bring student athletes back on campus.

In episode 8 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda chat Illinois football picking up two commitments this week, one for this fall and one for the Class of 2021. They also recap the Oskee Awards winners, including Ayo Dosunmu's Dike Eddleman honor for the best male Illini athlete. Hear from Ayo, who chatted with the media over Zoom, as he breaks down his NBA Draft thought proce...

In episode 7 of the 3-in-1 podcast, Craig Choate says goodbye after accepting a new job out of the business. Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda reminisce with Craig about his last 4.5+ years covering Central Illinois sports, both Illinois and high school. The team shares funny stories, memorable moments both on and off camera, along with the top moments and games. The gang also discusses the final 247...

On Episode 6 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Marlee Wierda hosts from the studio with Craig Choate joining in via Zoom video chat. They discuss the results of the NFL Draft, recent Illinois Football transfers, and the NCAA's support on the name-image-likeness rule. Plus, what they expect the world to look like after the pandemic. 

In episode 5 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns hosts from the studio with Craig Choate and Marlee Wierda both joining in on Zoom, as they do their to practice social distancing. The gang talks about Adam Miller signing, thoughts on Brad Underwood's 50+ minute Zoom press conference with reporters, the IHSA canceling spring sport tournaments, the NFL Draft and more.

On episode 4 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns hosts from the studio with Craig Choate and Marlee Wierda joining from their apartments. The crew talks about the IHSA not canceling spring sports Friday, despite Governor J.B. Pritzker announcing schools would be closed the rest of the semester. Plenty of Illinois basketball news as well with Luke Goode committing during the recording, becoming th...

In the third episode of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns hosts from the studio, with Craig Choate and Marlee Wierda joining in on Zoom, as we do our part to continue social distancing. Kofi Cockburn declaring for the NBA Draft, Ayo's silence, spring sport athletes announcing they're coming back and more, the WCIA 3 sports department talks about the last week in this 51 minute podcast.

In episode two of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns hosts from the studio, with Craig Choate and Marlee Wierda joining the show via FaceTime from their apartments, as we do our best to practice social distancing. They talk Illinois women’s basketball coach Nancy Fahey’s extension, Illinois men’s basketball transfers, assistant coach Jamall Walker leaving the program and what’s ahead on the spo...

The WCIA 3 sports department debuts its first podcast, the 3-in-1. Bret Beherns and Craig Choate are in the new podcast studio at the station, with Marlee Wierda doing her best social distancing, joining the pod from home.

A preview of the new WCIA 3 sports 3 in 1 podcast.