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Boomtown

Society EN ↓ 138 episodes

With Aric Lee and Luke Highley

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Society

Podcast website

nowdecatur.com

Latest episode

Nov 5, 2026

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Episodes

Boomtown Episode 94 - Travis Lingafelter 16.04.2026

The head coach of the red hot Tornadoes softball team visits the pod to discuss their season so far. Illini portal talk, Masters, Cubs/Cards and high school all on the docket! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 93 - Tom Noonan 09.04.2026

New Millikin head basketball coach Tom Noonan joins the guys to discuss his path to Millikin and what lies ahead. Plus a post-mortem on the Illini basketball season, the start of baseball and our Masters draft! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 92 - Mike LaTulip and The Illini Superfans 02.04.2026

CBS Sports analyst Mike LaTulip joins the pod to break down the deep run for the Illini, and a trio of Illinois super fans are on for a little round table! Plus the opening week of baseball, more Bomb Squad and some Tiger Woods talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 91 - Mark Tupper 26.03.2026

Legendary Illini reporter Mark Tupper on to talk about the Illini in the tourney, a little Cubs and Cardinals baseball and also some Illini football news. Home Run challenge is back for the second year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 90 - NCAA Tourney 18.03.2026

The guys recap the thrilling World Baseball Classic, recap the end of the winter sports season and welcome spring! Also, a full analysis of the brackets and our picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 89 - Kin Yanders 12.03.2026

Former MacArthur basketball star Kin Yanders joins the pod to discuss the MacArthur basketball season, park hoops, late-90's Decatur basketball and an roller coaster life after basketball. Also...Illini basketball, World Baseball Classic and NFL Free Agency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 88 - Luke Azzarelli, David Peters, Luke Highley 05.03.2026

A trio of new coaches in the area discuss taking over their storied programs. Plus an up and down week for the Illini, a surprise Bears retirement, and a draft of baseball movies! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 87 - Unity Christian Wrestling 26.02.2026

Head Coach Zach Whitsel joins twins Clinton and Garrett VerHeecke to recap a magical wrestling season that culminated in some hardware returning to Decatur. A disappointing Illini loss, a check-in on high school basketball and a final wrap on Olympic correspondent David Reimer...also on the docket! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 86 - Scott Richey 20.02.2026

Illini beat writer Scott Richey checks in from LA after the dismantling of USC and ahead of Saturday night's tilt with UCLA. Plus more Olympics and a tribute to our friend Troy Hayes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 85 - Keller Stocks 12.02.2026

Future Leatherneck QB Keller Stocks joins us to talk about his time at Mt. Zion and his future in Macomb. And Olympic correspondent David Reimer is back in the saddle keeping us up to date on the happenings in Italy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 84 - Trevor Higgins 05.02.2026

New Central A&M head coach Trevor Higgins joins the guys. Plus...our new Winter Olympics correspondent David Reimer makes his debut! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 83 - Jacardia Wright 29.01.2026

2019 St. Teresa grad Jacardia Wright calls in from Seattle as he and the Seahawks prepare for the Super Bowl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 82 - Grant McAtee 22.01.2026

The newest D1 pass catcher to emerge from Mt. Zion joins the pod. Plus the Bears recap, some baseball chat, and the Illinois winning streak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 81 - Jason McKie 15.01.2026

Former Bears fullback and current ESPN 1000 sideline report Jason McKie joins the guys to get into all things Bears. Cubs sign Bregman, Cardinals trade Arenado and the Illini basketball team stays hot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 80 08.01.2026

The guys are back after a couple weeks off with a Bears playoff game looming! High school basketball and Illinois sports also on tap! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 79 - Carson Oliver & Aidan Barnett 18.12.2025

A couple of MTZ golfers join the pod to discuss their decorated careers. Plus another Bears win, a shakeup to high school football and Illini talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 78 11.12.2025

Aric's Vegas trip, a last-second Bears loss, 2 big Illini victories and an Illini bowl game assignment! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 77 - Kramer Soderberg 04.12.2025

Millikin Basketball head coach Kramer Soderberg joins the pod after a victory that moves the Big Blue to 7-1 on the young season. A HUGE Black Friday victory for the Bears, a star-studded recruiting class for Illini football and a sluggish stretch for the basketball team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomtown Episode 76 - Josh Jostes (State Championship Preview) 27.11.2025

The Trojans head coach joins us to preview their state championship tilt with Wilmington. Bears 8-3 and Illini disappointment also on the docket. Happy Thanksgiving! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter Media Day - Boys Basketball 26.11.2025

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Winter Media Day - Girls Basketball 26.11.2025

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Winter Media Day - Millikin 26.11.2025

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Winter Media Day - Special Olympics 26.11.2025

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Winter Media Day - Wrestling 26.11.2025

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Boomtown Episode 75 - Rachel Petersen 20.11.2025

Maroa-Forsyth head volleyball coach Rachel Petersen joins the pod to reminisce on her prolific volleyball career and the successful program she's building with the Trojans. Aric and Luke also cover the Illinois loss to Alabama...as well as victories from Maroa-Forsyth, Illini football and DA BEARS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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