Bird Fans 4 Ever Podcast

Bird Fans 4 Ever Podcast Episode 36 – Mary Crompton – Discusses how she got to ISU, how mountains and scenery are better in Italy than Illinois/Iowa, her injuries, things that helped make her a successful 3 point shooter, and how the program has progressed under Coach G producing 2 NIT and a NCAA appearances.

Bird Fans 4 Ever Podcast 35 Charles Barnes – Discusses how he got to ISU, contrast of visits to ISU vs actual practices, progression of his recruiting class and impact of Coach Bender moving to U of Washington, and favorite moments at ISU

BirdFans4Ever Podcast Episode 34 Dick Luedke – How Dick got to ISU. Dick talks great games in Redbird Sports history. Which Redbird coach and Dick didn’t see eye to eye? Difference in announcing Football vs. Basketball games @Dickluedke

Bird Fans 4 Ever Podcast Episode 33 Jamar Smiley – His path to ISU. Reveals best shooter he’s ever seen. How would Jamar’s game translate to today? Jamar talks about his favorite games and injury during the last NCAA tourney.

BirdFans4Ever Podcast Episode 32 Colton Sandage long path to ISU. Playing quarterback affects your hoops game. The magic of a Horton returns and a memorable play. Brandon returns to help decide which brother is the better shooter?

BirdFans4Ever – Episode 31 – Our guest is former sharp shooter Shawn Jeppson who talks about how a great IHSA tounament helped ignite his recruitment, the importance of disciplined shot selection, THE SHOT against Drake in the MVC Tourney, and much more

BirdFans4Ever – Episode 30 – Superfans Cindy and Jason. Path to ISU. Best moments in ISU history. Why Moline and St. Louis are destinations in March. No more jello shots please!

Bird Fans 4 Ever – Episode 29 – Percy Hall of Famer Lou Stefanovic tells us how he got to ISU, how 4 Hoosiers = 3 Redbird trips to the NCAA, the NBA talent in 1985 MVC, and the plan for his game winning shot against Alabama

Bird Fans 4 Ever – Episode 28 – Former Redbird Steve Fitch tells us why Iowa St was the wrong ISU, talks about playing for 2 MVC regular season champions, and gives a touching tribute to his former teammate Reggie Wilson.

Bird Fans 4 Ever – Episode 27 – our guest Vance Sawyer from March to the Arch Podcast tells how he got to SIU, started the podcast with Baker, his favorite podcast moments, and does a mock MVC Tourney Prediction. Can you guess his winner?

Bird Fans 4 Ever – Episode 26 Anthony Slack – Commits as a MSU Bear’s but becomes a Bird. Moser to Jank playing style transition. Who wins dunkoff vs. Osiris?

Bird Fans 4 Ever – Episode 25 – our guest #RB4L Brandon Holtz, 2005 – 09, discusses his recruitment to ISU, playing on two NIT teams, having a brother play for @Redbird_MBB , and how he ACED life after graduation.

Bird Fans 4 Ever – Episode 24 – Former Redbird Coach Terry Smith discusses responsibilities, recruiting 4 NCAA teams, and a BF4E host.

Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 23 Larry Lyons – Fondest memories at ISU, AD role in scheduling, fund-raising, football FCS versus FBS, and how the ISU institution has evolved since the late 80’s.

Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 22 is with guest, #RB4L Leroy Watkins Jr. Hear how he got to ISU, how the ultimate Coke machine used his strength against taller opponents, and how Tragic Johnson was unleashed overseas!! @Redbird_MBB @lwjr

Bird Fans 4 Ever – Episode 21 – RB4L Greg Dilligard – How he got to ISU, why he hates the Illini, how he hosted recruits to commit and what cuisine you would find on his food truck. @Redbird_MBB

Bird Fans 4 Ever – Episode 20 – Coach Giacoletti @raygiac – How he got to ISU, thoughts on NCAA and transfer portal, and having to coach in socks.

Bird Fans 4 Ever Podcast Episode 19 is with guest Terise Bryson the #7 all-time @Redbird_MBB leading scorer, HOF, prolific scorer, honorable mention All-American … enough said it’s Bryson. You won’t want to miss this one!!””

Bird Fans 4 Ever Podcast – Episode 18 – Coach Andrew Dakich @daycheck3 reveals how he became a @Redbird_MBB Asst Coach, defining success for 2022, transferring from @umichbball to @ohiostatehoops, and that a visit from campus security isn’t always bad.

Bird Fans 4 Ever Podcast – Episode 17 – Scott Fowler @scjoxa shares the emotions and catalyst of the 1990 season changing event, how a Bender practice drill may have influenced the MVC Tournament Championship game, and the proper way to celebrate after a game winning tip against Drake.

Bird Fans 4 Ever Podcast – Episode 16 – Mike Vandegarde reveals how he got to ISU, dealing with the 5-23 season, and how his mullet and being clutch inspired love from other MVC fans.

Bird Fans 4 Ever Podcast Episode 15 Superfan and current ISU Student Trevor Arbogast tells us how he became Student Section Lead for Red Alert, encounters with Tim Jankovich and Andrew Dakich, and why he is looking forward to 2022-23 athletic season.

Bird Fans 4 Ever Podcast – Episode 14 – RB4L Dan Butterly former ISU manager and current Big West Commissioner shares that a basketball managers job can literally be crappy but given a chance to make a winning shot, managers can do it … find out how in this episode.

Bird Fans 4 Ever Podcast – Episode 13 – Coach Jay Lowenthal reveals his path to ISU, memories of the ’90 MVC champ game and how a 5 – 23 team became MVC champs twice

Bird Fans 4 Ever Podcast – Episode 12 – RB4L Kenny Wright. Kenny shares how he became a Redbird, highlights favorite games as a Redbird including two runs in the NIT.