Bird Fans 4 Ever Podcast
Talking all things Redbirds Athletics
Episodes
November 6, 2025 ā¢ 46 mins
Ā Episode 79 is LIVE!
Birdfans4ever Podcast welcomes this weekās guest Jeff Bidwell ā Missouri Valley aficionado, host of the brand new podcast Morning in the Valley, and the voice of Murray State Menās Basketball! In this episode, we dive deep into the Missouri Valley Conference preseason predictions for menās basketball. Jeff gives us an outsiderās perspective on Illinois State Universityās chances this year ā why they could w...
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October 28, 2025 ā¢ 45 mins
Ā BirdFans4Ever Episode 78Ā We sit down with Chase Walker to talk about his recruiting journey and how he made his way to ISU! Chase shares how he developed his unselfish play, learned to anticipate offenses, and how the coaching staff is helping him grow into his role as a Redbird. We also dive into memorable matchups ā including playing against one of his best friends vs. Ohio, plus standout games vs. UIC and Incarnate Word ā a...
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October 9, 2025 ā¢ 35 mins
Weāre flying high with Landon Wolf! š From his days at UNI to the transfer portal and finally landing at Illinois State, Landon shares the inside storyāhow he first saw ISU and its fans from the other side, the games that still give him chills, and whatās racing through his mind when he throws down a dunk on someone. Plus, we dig into the fire of the Bradley vs. ISU rivalry and how he came to feel its full heat. Listen now and c...
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September 17, 2025 ā¢ 43 mins
šØ Bird Fans Forever ā Episode 76 šØ
Charles Calhoun II shares his Redbird journeyāfrom being recruited for defense to thriving on the offensive line. He mastered run blocking, protected QBs, and fulfilled a promise to his grandfather by becoming an attorney. šāļø
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September 8, 2025 ā¢ 41 mins
šļø Birdfans4ever ā Episode 75: Brandon Lieb Talks Leadership, Culture, and the Road Ahead š
In this special 75th episode of Birdfans4ever, weāre joined by Brandon Lieb, a graduate student and leader on the Illinois State menās basketball team.
In this episode, Brandon opens up about:
The team culture at Illinois State and how itās progressed during his time here
His thoughts on the schedule and returning to Illinois ...
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August 19, 2025 ā¢ 48 mins
šļø Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 74 features a true Redbird legend: Dave Schumer, who started all four years from 1986 to 1989 for Illinois State. In this episode, the hosts dive into Schumerās impressive collegiate career, including:
šš Second Team All-MVC honors during his junior year
šš First Team All-MVC selection as a senior
š”ļø Durability & Excellence: Starting every season for four straight years is no small feat, ...
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August 11, 2025 ā¢ 35 mins
šļø **New Episode Drop ā Birdfans4ever Podcast!** š„š¦
Weāve got a **special guest** joining us this week ā **Landon Moore** is in the building! The hometown favorite and former St. Francis (PA) and Butler guard is bringing his talents back to **Normal** for his final college season with **Illinois State Menās Basketball**!
In this episode, Landon opens up about:
š Why he chose to finish his career at **ISU**
š§ What b...
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June 11, 2025 ā¢ 40 mins
Weāre joined by Trevor Arbogast, founder of @RDB1Media, and Ty Pence, standout player for @redbird_mbb!Ā
Trevor dives into how and why he launched the go-to blog for all things Illinois State AthleticsĀ Ā And together, he and Ty talk about their awesome new apparel collab ā where 75% of profits go straight to the 1998 Club, helping raise NIL $ for the ISU Menās Basketball teamĀ This oneās for the true BirdFansĀ
Ā Listen now ā l...
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June 4, 2025 ā¢ 43 mins
šļø BirdFans4Ever Podcast Ep. 71 is LIVE!We're joined by @Malachi_P5 to talk:š“ His journey to Illinois StatešÆ Chasing the ISU season FT% recordš The Redbirds' unforgettable CBI run & CHAMPIONSHIP win!Don't miss this one! šš
BirdFans4Ever #RedbirdHoops #RollBirds
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May 21, 2025 ā¢ 46 mins
We're soaring into a milestone episode with not one, not two, but three incredible guests from the Illinois State University Gymnastics team! Alana Laster, Jaye Mack, and Sara Wabi are all standout athletes and 2025 NCAA Regional Qualifiers, and theyāre joining us to talk about their journey, their season, and what it means to represent ISU on the national stage. Trust usāyou donāt want to miss this one. Available now on YouTube an...
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May 14, 2025 ā¢ 27 mins
Ā Bird Fans 4Ever ā Episode 69 is live!Ā
This weekās guest: Brennan White, representing Fly With Usāthe Illinois State Womenās Basketball NIL Collective.
We talk NIL, Brennanās journey to Illinois State, the many facets of his job, and how Fly With Us is changing the game for ISU athletes.
Donāt miss it. #BirdFans4Ever #FlyWithUs #RedbirdNation
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May 6, 2025 ā¢ 48 mins
We sat down with ISU Menās Basketball Captain Dalton Banks for one of our most inspiring conversations yet.
After transferring from SIU, Dalton faced a tough but transformational journey ā from uncovering a lingering injury to rebuilding his game and mindset.
He opens up about leadership, the winning culture at ISU, and what it meant to go out as a CBI Champion.
This oneās for anyone who believes in comebacks, team culture...
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April 29, 2025 ā¢ 9 mins
Ā New Podcast Episode Dropping Now!Ā Ā In this special episode of BirdFans4Ever, Dan Muller takes us behind the scenes to talk about Shoes That Fit ā a charity thatās close to his heart, providing brand-new shoes to kids in need. Ā Listen as we highlight this incredible cause and how YOU can help make a difference! WWW. shoesthatfit.org #BirdFans4Ever #ShoesThatFit #RedbirdNation #GiveBack
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April 22, 2025 ā¢ 28 mins
Weāre flying high with 2025 Redbird commit Tyreek Coleman on this episode!Illinois 1st Team All-State guard Tyreek talks about his journey to becoming a Redbird, what made Illinois State University the right fit, and how he brings lockdown defense, deadly 3s, and elite playmaking to the court! Donāt miss his full recruiting story! ļøļø
Ā 3&D GUARD ALERT!Roll Birds!!
#Birdfans4ever #RedbirdBasketball #ISU #TyreekColeman
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April 14, 2025 ā¢ 23 mins
New Episode Alert! šļøš„Weāre joined by none other than Mason Klabo ā Illinois State basketball recruit š, 2025 North Dakota Mr. Basketball š, and the all-time leading scorer in ND Class A/AA boys basketball history š! We talk legacy, the recruiting journey, and whatās next as he gets ready to rep the Redbirds š„š¦ Donāt miss Episode 65! š§ #Birdfans4ever #RedbirdNation #ISURedbirds #MasonKlabo #NDSports #MrBasketball
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NEW MUSIC DROPWeāre "Kickinā up with Redbird Nation" to celebrate 3 YEARS of the Birdfans4ever Podcast!
This anthemās for the fans, the plays, and the passion of Redbird Athletics ā hosted by ISU alums Jon Pemberton, Jon Diener & Steve Thate.
Stream it. Share it. REP THAT RED.
#Birdfans4ever #KickinUpWithRedbirdNation #RedbirdNation #RedbirdPride #ISUAlumni #RedbirdAthletics
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April 2, 2025 ā¢ 37 mins
Episode #64 of the Bird Fans 4 Ever Podcast is live!Ā
This week, Jay McGee & Michael Rigsby from the 1998 Club, Illinois State Menās Basketball NIL Collective, discuss their involvement and how YOU can support the Redbirds.Ā Listen now! @Redbird_MBB #GoRedbirds #BF4E #Bird
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March 24, 2025 ā¢ 49 mins
Ā New Episode Alert!Ā BirdFans4Ever Episode 63 is LIVE!Ā and Ā Dive into the world of Redbirds NIL with this week's special guests, Jason Higdon and former MBB player Matt Coats, as they break down the Empower the Nest initiative! Ā Tune in to learn how Empower the Nest is making a difference for Redbirds student-athletes. Ā Listen now:Ā https://youtu.be/OJkARpij-lk
Ā Like and follow Empower the Nest on Facebook & Instagram for more ...
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March 18, 2025 ā¢ 21 mins
šØ New Episode of #BF4E! šØThis week on Bird Fans 4 Ever, weāre joined by Illinois State Redbirds recruit Isaac Ericksen! š¦
šļø Isaac talks about how he got to ISU, his game on the court, and his experience interacting with other recruits during his visit.Donāt miss it! š“š
#RedbirdNation #ISURecruit #Basketball #Redbird_mbb
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March 1, 2025 ā¢ 44 mins
Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 61 Coach Tim Jankovich - Dick Luedke joins in our interview of Coach Jankovich, How he got to ISU, Jackie's "shot", the need to recruit over Dinma? Why does BF4E want to talk about the rough stories?
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