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Podcast: Redbird Report: ISU men's basketball bounces back with 2-0 MVC start

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we dive into a 2-0 start for Illinois State men's basketball and a strong showing from ISU women's basketbal...

Podcast: Redbird Report: ISU football, volleyball seasons come to a close

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we take a look at the completion of the Illinois State football and volleyball seasons. We then dive into th...

Podcast: Redbird Report: ISU volleyball gears up for MVC Tournament

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we dive into what Illinois State volleyball needs to do to make a run in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament (0:35). We ...

Podcast: Redbird Report: ISU football, volleyball hitting closing stretch of regular season

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we take a look at the nail-biting finish in Illinois State football's pivotal 36-35 win over Missouri State ...

Podcast: Redbird Report: ISU men's, women's basketball roll past Illinois Wesleyan in exhibition

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we discuss what we saw in ISU women's and men's basketball's exhibitions against Illinois Wesleyan. We then ...

Podcast: Redbird Report: ISU football, volleyball facing critical weekends

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we dive into critical weekends ahead for ISU volleyball and football. We then take a look at what went wrong...

Podcast: Redbird Report: ISU football bounces back as volleyball continues hot streak

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we dive into the continued hot streak of ISU volleyball and ISU football's bounce-back win over Indiana Stat...

Podcast: Redbird Report: ISU volleyball continues tear early in MVC play

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we dive into what has gone right for Illinois State volleyball during its four-match win streak in Missouri ...

Podcast: Redbird Report: ISU volleyball bounces back with 2-0 conference weekend

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we dive into Illinois State volleyball's big bounce-back weekend with wins over Murray State and Belmont. We...

Podcast: Redbird Report: ISU football bounces back ahead of bye week

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we dive into Illinois State football's bounce-back win over Lindenwood and ISU volleyball's 0-2 weekend to o...

Podcast: Redbird Report: ISU football falls to Eastern Illinois in 111th Mid-America Classic

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we dive into a strong 2-1 weekend for ISU volleyball in its last action ahead of Missouri Valley Conference ...

Podcast: Redbird Report: ISU teams reel in individual awards across the board

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we dive into an accolade-filled week across Illinois State athletics with four student-athletes earning week...

Podcast: Redbird Report: Previewing the Missouri Valley Conference tournaments

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of Redbird Report for the year, we preview the Missouri Valley Conference Championship for track and field and the MVC Tournament...

Podcast: Redbird Report: Teams heating up as spring sports wind down

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we take a look at Illinois State softball's final regular-season series and discuss the recent surge of ISU ...

Podcast: MVC Weekly: Plenty to play for ahead of final regular season weekend

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of MVC Weekly, we take a look at the final weekend of matchups in the Missouri Valley Conference as we approach the MVC Tournam...

Tea Time: Vidette seniors share favorite memories, reflect on life after college

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Podcast: MVC Weekly: Teams battling it out for final spots in MVC standings

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of MVC Weekly, we take a look at the four teams fighting for the final two spots in the Missouri Valley Conference standings wi...

Podcast: Redbird Report: Pacella a bright spot for ISU baseball

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we welcome Illinois State baseball's Daniel Pacella to talk about his success through his freshman season an...

Tea Time: What do ongoing resignations mean for ISU?

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Podcast: Redbird Report: ISU baseball's struggles continue as spring sports come to a close

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we take a look at how Illinois State softball continues to find success and what has been the cause of ISU b...

Podcast: MVC Weekly: Pivotal matchup awaits for Missouri Valley Conference standings

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of MVC Weekly, we take a look at the top four teams in the Missouri Valley Conference softball standings as just four games sta...

Tea Time: Combat the stigma of sexual assault by celebrating survivors' stories

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

EDITOR'S NOTE: This episode contains mentions of sexual assault and rape. Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, ...

Podcast: MVC Weekly: A look at the Missouri Valley Conference as the top teams separate themselves

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of MVC Weekly, we take a look at the Missouri Valley Conference baseball season as conference play heats up. We take a look at ...

Tea Time: Lawmakers' expulsions should not overshadow recent shootings

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Tea Time: Recent severe weather serves as major evidence for climate change

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Tea Time: Nashville shooting sparks need for real change with gun control

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Podcast: MVC Weekly: ISU women's basketball looks to repeat in MVC Tournament

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of MCV Weekly, we take a look at the top four teams in the Missouri Valley Conference heading into Hoops in the Heartland. We t...

Podcast: Redbird Report: A look ahead at Hoops in the Heartland

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we take a look at Illinois State women's basketball heading into the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. ...

Tea Time: Drama between Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber: Is it real?

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Podcast: Redbird Report: A preview of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we discuss what Illinois State men's basketball must do in order to make it to the weekend at the Missouri V...

Tea Time: Midterm week has 'senioritis' in full effect

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

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22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of MVC Weekly, we discuss some teams near the bottom of the Missouri Valley Conference and which ones might be able to make it ...

Podcast: Redbird Report: Winter sports gearing up for final stretch

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we take a look at the final stretch of the regular season for both ISU men's and women's basketball and the ...

Podcast: Redbird Report: ISU men's basketball's skid reaches three games as MVC Tournament nears

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we take a look at ISU men's basketball's recent struggles and what needs to change over the final two weeks ...

Podcast: MVC Weekly: Standings tightening at the top as ISU women's basketball's win streak ends

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of MVC Weekly, we discuss ISU women's basketball's win streak coming to an end and why the Redbirds should still feel confident...

Tea Time: Love yourself, your friends this Valentine's Day

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Podcast: Redbird Report: Bright spots popping up across ISU sports

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we take a look at the continued success of ISU women's basketball and discuss what to look for as ISU men's ...

Podcast: MVC Weekly: A look at the middle of the pack in the MVC

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of MVC Weekly, we take a look at ISU men's basketball's big loss at Belmont and what they need to do to right the ship going fo...

Tea Time: Our review, recap of the Grammys 2023

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Pop Culture Addicts: Diabetes, drugs and diet culture

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the Pop Culture Addicts podcast, we talk about pop culture issues in the news (or trending on Twitter, which is equally as trustworthy). This week,...

Podcast: Redbird Report: ISU men's basketball rebounds in big way

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we talk about how Illinois State men's basketball was able to rebound from its loss to Valparaiso and what t...

Podcast: MVC Weekly: ISU women's basketball creates some space in the MVC

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of MVC Weekly, we talk about Illinois State women's basketball's continued strong play as the Redbirds grow their lead in the c...

Tea Time: Tyre Nichols: Another preventable act of police brutality

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Pop Culture Addicts: Reboots nobody asked for

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the Pop Culture Addicts podcast, we talk about pop culture issues in the news (or trending on Twitter, which is equally as trustworthy). This week,...

Podcast: Redbird Report: Winter sports hitting full stride

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we discuss the highs of ISU women's basketball and the lows of ISU men's basketball early in 2023. We then t...

Podcast: MVC Weekly: Teams separating themselves at the top of the MVC

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of MVC Weekly, we discuss what is going on with ISU men's basketball and what needs to change heading into the home stretch. We...

Tea Time: New year presents new opportunity to be more productive

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Podcast: Recapping an up-and-down break for Redbird sports

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, Sports editors Scott Prerost and Reid Watkins discuss a roller coaster start to MVC play for men's basketbal...

Podcast: ISU men's basketball turning it around after rough start

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we discuss how ISU men's basketball has turned it around after its 2-6 start and what they need to do to kee...

Podcast: ISU men's basketball gets a taste of MVC action

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we discuss ISU men's basketball's start to conference play and what they need to do going forward to find su...

Tea Time: Taking care of yourself, mental health this finals week

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Podcast: Redbird basketball teams face much different season outlooks

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we recap the football and volleyball seasons before diving into men's basketball and what to expect in confe...

Tea Time: Club Q shooting serves as another reminder that gun control is needed

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Podcast: Fall sports coming to a close with winter taking over

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we discuss some tough outings across the board in football, volleyball and men's tennis while highlighting c...

Tea Time: Recapping the 2022 midterms: Where was the 'red wave'?

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Podcast: ISU sports struggle to find footing in tough weekend

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report we discuss some tough losses across the board in football, volleyball and men's basketball. We talk about the...

Tea Time: All things midterm elections 2022

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Pop Culture Addicts: Mental Health is Mental Wealth

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Pop Culture Addicts podcast, we talk about pop culture issues in the news (or trending on Twitter, which is equally as trustworthy). This week...

Podcast: A look into the life of a student-athlete

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we talk with former ISU track and field member Kyle Langellier about life as a student-athlete. We then talk...

Tea Time: Overconsumption of horror genre has contributed to Gen Z's desensitization

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Pop Culture Addicts: Is Billie Eilish "Happier Than Ever" with 30-year-old?

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Pop Culture Addicts podcast, we talk about pop culture issues in the news (or trending on Twitter, which is equally as trustworthy). In this ...

Redbird Report: Big wins across the board in ISU sports

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we discuss some big wins across Redbird sports and look at what seem to be some must win games going forward for the football ...

Tea Time: Celebrities need to be inclusive, responsible with their platforms

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Tea Time: ISU administration needs echo campus support of Jakai Martin

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Tea Time: Recent hate speech by fraternities needs to be addressed through education

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Tea Time: The glamorization of serial killers, true crime series is not OK

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Tea Time: Discussing mental health remains vital all year, not just for Suicide Prevention Month

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Tea Time: Addressing the misinformation surrounding the SAFE-T Act, 'Illinois Purge' bill

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

The first episode of Redbird Report for Fall 2022

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of Redbird Report, we preview ISU football and what to expect in a new look offense. We then discuss what to expect with volley...

Tea Time: Reflecting on the new-age college experience: loans, pandemics and more

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Erin Gessert could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast "Tea Time," they cover...

Vidette senior editors (and senior citizen) sign off at Illinois State University

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Outgoing senior editors at The Vidette share thoughts about their time at The Vidette and Illinois State and their futures beyond the newspaper and co...

Tea Time: Despite extravagance, several celebrities fell short of 'gilded glamour' at Met Gala

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Sandra Esparza could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast 'Tea Time,' they cov...

Tea Time: The threat to overturn Roe v. Wade has potential to endanger American women

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Sandra Esparza could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast 'Tea Time,' they cov...

Podcast: MVC baseball comes to a close

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of MVC Weekly, we discuss the final few weeks of the MVC baseball season and take a look at some teams who might compete for th...

BirdBirds | Episode 23: Illinios State University creative writing prof visits for final chapter

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Kylie Hagmann, Kathryn Evenson, and Marisa Medine are back again. The three, who are also copy editors for Videtteonline.com, call their podcast...

Tea Time: Elon Musk buying Twitter in the name of 'free speech' is dangerous

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Sandra Esparza could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast 'Tea Time,' they cov...

Podcast: MVC baseball hits full stride and ISU women's basketball adds a huge piece

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of MVC Weekly, we discuss MVC baseball as it stands in the heart of conference play. At the end, we discuss ISU women's basketb...

Tea Time: Johnny Depp's evidence against Amber Heard shows need to believe male survivors

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Sandra Esparza could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast 'Tea Time,' they cov...

Podcast: Women's golf takes home the crown and a look at ISU baseball and softball

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Redbird Report, we discuss ISU women's golf's Missouri Valley Conference Championship and what to expect going forward. ...

Podcast: The top of MVC baseball and a look at ISU basketball

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of MVC Weekly, we discuss Missouri Valley Conference baseball and take our shot at who we think will come out on top of the con...

Bookbirds | Ep22: A hyper(bole)-active conversation

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Kylie Hagmann, Kathryn Evenson, and Marisa Medine are back again. The three, who are also copy editors for Videtteonline.com, call their podcast...

Tea Time: The power, influence of toxic masculinity with the rise of podcasts

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Sandra Esparza could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast 'Tea Time,' they cov...

Bookbirds | Episode 22: A chat with author Jenna Goldsmith

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Kylie Hagmann, Kathryn Evenson, and Marisa Medine are back again. The three, who are also copy editors for Videtteonline.com, call their podcast...

Tea Time: Talking through the nominations, winners and awards at the Grammys

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Sandra Esparza could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast 'Tea Time,' they cov...

Redbird Report April 6

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Jake Sermersheim and Scott Prerost break down ISU baseball and softball's recent play, along with news of basketball's transfer portal.

Bookbirds | Episode 20: [email protected]

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Tea Time: Will Smith's violence at the Oscars shows need for celebrity accountability

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Sandra Esparza could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast 'Tea Time,' they cov...

MVC Weekly: A recap of ISU basketball and a look ahead at the MVC

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of MVC Weekly, we discuss the 2021-22 Illinois State men's and women's basketball seasons. Afterwards, we look ahead at the fut...

Tea Time: The power of diversifying representation in movie remakes

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Sandra Esparza could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast 'Tea Time,' they cov...

Tea Time: Weighing the pros and cons of reversing the mask mandate

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Sandra Esparza could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast 'Tea Time,' they cov...

Redbird Report: Breaking down ISU's NCAA Tournament match-up with No. 2 Iowa

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sports Editors Jake Sermersheim and Scott Prerost break down Illinois State's upcoming NCAA Tournament matchup with No. 2 Iowa. Later they break down ...

Bookbirds | Episode 19: Airing their worst habits when it comes to reading

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the BookBirds air their dirty laundry, bookish style, owning up to their worst habits as readers and book lovers. Though they all love readi...

Redbird Report: Recap of Illinois State's Arch Madness run from St. Louis

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sports Editors Jake Sermersheim and Scotty Prerost are joined by Photo Editor Alex Gant to break down Illinois State's Arch Madness run. This includes...

Tea Time: Evaluating all the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine situation

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Sandra Esparza could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast 'Tea Time,' they cov...

Tea Time: Kanye West's sporadic social media posts raises mental health awareness

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Sandra Esparza could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast 'Tea Time,' they cov...

Bookbird | Episode 18: Tuning in to books adapted to television

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The BookBirds are back with episode 18. This week the BookBirds discuss the different book to movie and book to TV adaptations. They discuss which one...

Tea Time: Examining the impact of Black artists on the entertainment world

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Sandra Esparza could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast 'Tea Time,' they cov...

Vidette File: Catching up with Carl Hulse of The New York Times

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Vidette alumnus Carl Hulse stopped by The Vidette Building to meet with students and to catch everyone up on his career since graduating from Illinois...

BookBirds | Episode 17: Podcast: Exploring next chapters in life beyond current semester

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast: Exploring next chapters in life beyond current semester Illinois State This week the BookBirds take a break from discussing their latest read...

Tea Time: Uncovering our future selves with Buzzfeed quizzes

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Elizabeth Urban and Sandra Esparza could go on and on about any topic, from politics to the latest movies. On their podcast 'Tea Time,' they cov...