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Ty "Granddaddy Sandwich" Lesure, Ashley Viscioni and Hannah Dakis talk about the Space Jam sequel, Netflix removing show, the Hulk Hogan biopic and more!

Vidette Sports Editors Kade Heather and Jonathan Barlas, along with special guest and women's basketball reporter Jake Sermersheim, recap and provide insight into both men's and women's basketball's weekly bouts. While the men's team experiences a four-game losing skid, the women have pieced together a five-game winning streak as Vidette Sports discusses the do's and don'ts for Redbird basketball...

From The Vidette at Illinois State University, Ty "Grandaddy Sandwich" Lesure and Night Editor Ashley Viscioni talk the Grammys and the Oscars as well as Netflix's decline and a new segment where Ty spoils old movies for Ashley.

Illinois State Vidette Sports Editors Jonathan Barlas and Kade Heather discuss the Redbirds' latest stretch of losses against Valparaiso at home and away at Missouri State as ISU snaps its undefeated halftime lead streak. Vidette Sports brings you in-depth analysis of both games as well as previewing ISU's potential comeback against Northern Iowa Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

In the first episode of The Vidette Alumni Files, General Manager John Plevka chats with former Vidette Sports Editor Zack Carpenter, a 2016 Illinois State University graduate.

Illinois State University Vidette Sports Editors Jonathan Barlas and Kade Heather recap Illinois State’s statement win against first-place Loyola Saturday, as the Birds now share the top spot in the Missouri Valley Conference. Vidette Sports brings you up to date previewing the team’s MVC matchup against Valparaiso Tuesday, along with the state of the team and overviewing the Redbirds’ final confe...

Illinois State University Vidette hosts Ty "Granddaddy Sandwich" Lesure, Hannah Dakis and Night Editor Ashley Viscioni survived the Polar Vortex to talk new Ted Bundy movies, 'Vice,' and their favorite things to watch and do during snow days.

Illinois State University Sports Editors Jonathan Barlas and Kade Heather recap and preview Illinois State basketball's latest trials and tribulations, as Vidette Sports runs through ISU's loss against Bradley and bounce-back win against Indiana State Sunday. Looking ahead to pivotal MVC match ups with Valley leaders Drake and Loyola this week, ISU needs to find their identity sooner rather than l...

Illinois State University Vidette podcasters Ty “Granddaddy Sandwich” Lesure and Hannah Dakis talk about Hulu’s Fyre Fraud documentary and Oscar nominations, snubs, and predictions.

Illinois State University Vidette podcast hosts Ty Lesure, Hannah Dakis and Ashley Viscioni discuss the highlights of 2018 from memes and celebrities to their favorite movies and what they're looking forward to in 2019.

Illinois State University Vidette Sports Editors Jonathan Barlas and Kade Heather discuss Illinois State Redbird basketball’s up and down winter break slate, recapping games against Loyola, Evansville and others. Vidette Sports brings this analysis to new heights with loads of content, coach Dan Muller quotes and predictions for the Redbird’s potential outcome against Southern Illinois Tuesday to...

Illinois State newspaper The Vidette Editor-in-Chief's Monica farewell show featuring Ty "Grand-Daddy Sandwich", Night Editor Ashley Viscioni, and Hannah Dakis. In this podcast, we discuss re-makes, holiday movies to watch over break, Grammy nominations and more.

It's a bear-knuckle match inside the octagon between America's familiar faces of the forest Smokey Bear and Yogi Bear. Who will paw their way to victory? Find our how Illinois State University Vidette Features Editors Stu Stalter scores it.

Illinois State University's student newspaper The Vidette welcomes a new co-host to weekly edition of "Pop Culture Addicts." Hannah Dakis joins Ty Lesure.

Vidette Editor in Chief Monica Mendoza is joined by Ty "Granddaddy Sandwich" Lesure and Night Editor Ashley Viscioni discuss new movies, the death of Stan Lee and Ariana and Pete Davidson.

Illinois State University Vidette Sports Editors Kade Heather and Jonathan Barlas Heather discuss Illinois State football’s fourth MVFC loss in a row to Indiana State, bouncing the team out of playoff contention. While football's season finale is at home against Youngstown State Saturday ,the boys also discuss and look ahead to Redbird basketball's second home game of the season as the 'Birds face...

Illinois State University's newspaper The Vidette brings in a conversation regarding new music Friday, 'Shrek' reboot, 'The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' and all things pop culture.

It is a Sacha Baron Cohen clash for the next "What If Championships" episode, as popular characters Ali G and Borat duke it out in the Octagon. Illinois State University Vidette Features Editor Stuart Stalter provides the blow-by-blow account.

Illinois State University Vidette Sports Editors Jonathan Barlas and Kade Heather discuss Redbird Football’s latest MVFC loss to Northern Iowa and look ahead to Week 11's Missouri Valley Conference contest at Indiana State. The boys also discuss men’s basketball’s regular season opener tomorrow at 6 p.m. as the 'Birds face off against Florida Gulf Coast at Redbird Arena.

Vidette Editor in Chief Monica Mendoza sits down with her co-host Ty "Graddaddy Sandwhich" Lesure and special guest, Rocky Roque discuss 'Emmanuel', 'Other Side of the Wind', Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, Apu from 'The Simpsons' and a discussion on diversity in the entertainment business.

Illinois State University Vidette Senior News Reporter Andrew Dougherty discusses the Nov. 6 midterm elections with incumbent Illinois 13th District U.S. Rep Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville).

Illinois State University Vidette Sports Editors Jonathan Barlas, Kade Heather and Sports Reporter Blaine Lewellan discuss Redbird Football’s latest MVFC loss to South Dakota State and look ahead to Week 10’s Missouri Valley Conference contest at Northern Iowa. The trio also discusses men’s basketball’s first win against Lewis in its exhibition game of the season and they preview women’s soccer Fr...

Vidette Editor in Chief Monica Mendoza, alongside with Ty "Granddaddy" Lesure and Night Editor Ashley Viscionisit down and discuss new films that have come out lately, updates on TV shows and Halloween favorites.

Vidette Sports Editors Jonathan Barlas and Kade Heather discuss Redbird Football’s latest MVFC loss against North Dakota State Saturday, looking ahead to Week 9’s Missouri Valley Conference contest as Valley contention does not seem to slow down in South Dakota State. Vidette Sports talks about what a win against NDSU could have been, where ISU is going the rest of the way moving forward, its mome...

Vidette Sports Editors Jonathan Barlas and Kade Heather discuss Illinois State's huge Week 7 victory on Homecoming against Southern Illinois, where the 'Birds defeated the Salukis 51-3. The Redbirds currently sit at No. 7 in the latest FCS Stats and Coaches polls as Vidette Sports previews the biggest game of ISU's season: No. 1 FCS-ranked North Dakota State.