Better Than Detention

On June 3, 2026, we were fortunate enough to have a tour and learn the history of St. Louis Cardinals stadium, Busch Stadium. Our hosts were Sam Bono and Clem Hamilton, with Cardinals Customer Relations. We learned a lot during the tour and even got to conduct this interview in the Cardinals Dugout!!! We thank the St. Louis Cardinals and our hosts for this opportunity!

Today Clayton Cross had a conversation with Scott Crist the fire manager over the Shawnee National Forest for the United States Forest Service.

Ever just want to talk to someone and record it? Mary Starrick and Bailey White do just that. And they play with the buttons...

Sean Crabb and our podcast class members Brianna Dailey and Gage Thomson talk about our recent play FootLoose!

Alexandra Turner hosts today's podcast with Shelbie Stanley, Katelynn Eickleberry and Craig, their teacher. We talked about everything and actually nothing... Hey! Craig told a joke! Of course it was school appropriate.

This episode features members of the Vienna High School Future Farmers of America! Hayden Jones, Reporter, Hugh Philpott, Treasurer and Lake Trovillion about happenings and the future of farming study here at Vienna High School. Silas Billingsley is our host for this podcast.

Mary, Gage and Brianna talk about the upcoming Vienna High School presentation of Footloose with Bailey White. It should be an exciting look at the play taking place this week!

Clayton Cross interviews State Representative from the 30th congressional district. They discuss schools and programs in our area and state wide. His biography from the website: https://ilga.gov/house/members/details/3266 Davis was born on July 2, 1968, in Harvey, IL. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale in 1989, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and re...

Nick Hausen visited with Clayton Cross, our school meteorologist. Mr. Hausen gives Clayton some insight to what he does and what he did as a member of the local media. Check him out at https://www.youtube.com/@NickHausenWeather nickhausenweather.com Also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NickHausenWeather

Shelbie Stanley speaks with Bella Dismore, Owen Haught and her mom (for just a bit) about volleyball and other cool stuff. What's up with the Gatorade? I have no idea. Why were they drinking Gatorade and did they spit up of the whole kitchen?

Clayton speaks with Storm Chaser Ben Holcomb about what he does and why he does it. Listen to find out more information and why this is am important service that only the brave undertake!

Clayton Cross interviews Farmer and former Illinois State Representative Darren Bailey in this interview about the farming industry. Mr. Bailey is also running for Governor, but today its all about farming.

Burlin Brower and Ethan Guest talk about the end of the Lady Eagles' awesome season and speak on the last couple of games of the boy's season with Christopher and Century. Also highlights about the double overtime game at West Frankfort. Vienna Eagles Basketball. Intro music composed and played by Brian King.

Silas Billingsly, Brianna Dailey and Braedon Miller talk about movies and even Spongebob and Scooby Doo! Even our favorite cartoons are discussed!

This week in episode 9, Burlin Brower and Ethan Guest talk about the Lady Eagles and their phenomenal season and the girls regional tournament held next week at Vienna High School. They also talk about the upcoming weekend games and the boys regional that will begin very soon as well. We even have player breakdowns and go in-depth on our players. Go Eagles!!!

Today we got to talk to potential students from 8th grade schools about our district! These students were interested in taking our class next year, yapping about EVERYTHING!!!

Mary Kate Starrick and Braedon Miller meet with Olivia Quertermous and VHS Teacher Mr. Jacob Lane to talk about the Vienna High School Speech Team and what they have been doing lately. Our award winning team is competing well this season and looking forward to the future!

Gage Thomson talks soccer with Kyran Thorne and Luke Lingle in this sports centered podcast session. They talk about VHS Soccer and the travel soccer they also play in the off season.

Reagan Johnson, Director of Community Schooling and graduate of Vienna High School visited our class today and Trey Uhlrey got to sit down with her to talk about basketball, food and travel! Check it out as they are yapping about VHS and life!

In this episode, Serenity Miller and Natalee Gaddis discuss various pizza places and the fun that can be had there. Ever been to any of these places? Check it out as they yap about their favorite childhood places!

Alexandra Turner catches up with Physical Education Teacher Michelle Thomas in this episode and yapps about skating, Tik Tok dances and other things they do in class and other things about life! Sorry about all the announcements going on, but that's what happens at a high school!

Derrick Snyder from the National Weather Service in Paducah visited with Clayton Cross to give us an insight as to what goes on in the office and with weather emergencies.

Clayton Cross interviews Richard Marose, Johnson County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency. They discuss SkyWarn and local storms in the past like the Lake of Egypt tornado and local flooding.

This week, Ethan and Coach Burlin Brower talk about the upcoming week's actions, the girls basketball season and the Vienna High School Cheerleaders winning sectional and heading to state!!

In this podcast, Brianna and Trey, Members of the VHS Student Council, talk to Stella Poole and Dawson Bowman, members of the Eldorado Student Council in a sharing of experiences. They get to experience the Better Than Detention podcast crew.