Byers & Co. Interviews

July 10, 2026 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about her summer, the status of the Y's search for their new executive director, new workout trends and programs, and YMCA Backpack Attack. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 10, 2026 - Tom Brinkoetter joined Byers & Co to talk about the current local real estate market and to highlight a condo on the lake. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 9, 2026 - US Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, Reverend Courtney Carson, Nicole Bateman, and Gehrig Bunselmeyer joined Byers & Co to talk about the Ag Workforce Summit and efforts made in schools and beyond to help pair people with employers. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 9, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Loren Boatman and the weather, local election candidates, and the passing of Ron Neufeld. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 8, 2026 - St. Teresa football coach Brit Miller and Laurie Brown of the Lincoln Square Theater joined Byers & Co and State Senator Doris Turner to talk about “Can't Bring Him Down” – An Evening with Decatur’s Super Bowl Champion: Jacardia Wright. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 8, 2026 - State Senator Doris Turner joined Byers & Co to talk about workforce development, the Massey Commission, and her summer. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 8, 2026 - Dr. Dean Pribbenow and Lori Kerans of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about MU at 125 years, reaching new populations of learners, being a part of lifting up the community, being student ready, and what is next for the university. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 8, 2026 - Dr. Kelly Hill and Payal Gandhi of Decatur Memorial Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about their new DMH Outpatient Therapy Care facility and services available focusing on pelvic care. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 8, 2026 - Clay Gerhard and Heather Purdeu of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about news and upcoming events at Scovill Zoo including Ice Cream Safari, Sip and Stroll, and Zoo Buddies, and also Devon concerts and Splash Cove ratings. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 7, 2026 - Natalie Beck and Pastor Matt Samuels of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about being selected as an NEA Big Read grant recipient and how they will be providing the community with copies of the book,  "A Lesson Before Dying", and creating opportunities to share in discussions and events to build stronger community connections. Listen to th...

July 7, 2026 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will include discussions on the local real estate market, GLP-1 medication market changes, and the passing of Bob Brilley. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 7, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about summer restaurant demo runs with vendors, a new shoe brand in store, and recent live sporting events. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 6, 2026 - Amber Kaylor of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about their upcoming golf outing, adding services for high-risk expecting mothers, future facilities, and the opening of their family room. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 6, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about a relaxing 4th of July weekend, social interactions of people enjoying the World Cup, the DCLI nursing program, reflecting on growth since the start of the institute, and their year end celebration. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 6, 2026 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the 4th of July weekend from the city's standpoint, workforce development, and city impact on economic development. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 6, 2026 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co to talk about the 4th of July weekend, the World Cup, Team USA, the St. Louis Cardinals, and Soy City Buzz. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 2, 2026 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about American pride, journalism, and the newspaper industry. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 1, 2026 - Millikin University head football coach Billy Riebock joined Byers & Co to talk about summer preparations for his second season at MU, their upcoming golf outing, and camps for kids. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 1, 2026 - Tanya Andricks of DMH joined Byers & Co to talk about the Memorial Health Championship golf tournament, life expectancy numbers, health communications, and removing barriers for people seeking health services. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 1, 2026 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the passing of Bob Brilley, dance registration, and special attractions at park facilities during the 4th of July weekend. Listen to the podcast now!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 30, 2026 - Natalie Beck and Alyse Knust of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about the addition of a new Chief of Development role and the addition of Alyse into that position. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 30, 2026 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview Pharmacy Facts with Friends that will include discussion on the dangers of excessive heat and the Jacardia Wright event coming to the Lincoln Square Theater. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 30, 2026 - Lindsay Nolan of Hickory Point Bank and Tanya Melendez of The Good Samaritan Inn joined Byers & Co to talk about how the bank and its employees are invested in making the community better by supporting organizations like The Good Samaritan Inn. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 30, 2026 - Kyle May of Fleet Feet joined Byers & Co to talk about his recent trip, recent sports, current running groups, upcoming running events, hydration products, updated shoes, and their special fitting process. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 29, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about her visit to the Memorial Health Championship golf tournament, DCLI's busy summer, soccer camp, her growing interest in attending live sporting events, and an upcoming Boys & Girls Club open house. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.