Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
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 basketba...
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 foo...
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...
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...
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...
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 an...
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 an...
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 volley...
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 w...
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 ove...
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 it...
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...
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 Champ...
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-...
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 Missour...
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 late...
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 sp...
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 tal...
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 late...
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...
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 Co...
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...
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 seas...
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 late...
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 late...
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 late...
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 Co...
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 headin...
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 late...
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...
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 late...
MVCWeekly 0222 Withmusic
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 C...
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 ...
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 ...
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 en...
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 late...
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 bas...
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 a...
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 late...
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 Twi...
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...
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 st...
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 late...
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 Twi...
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 low...
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...
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 late...
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 ro...
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 a...
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...
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 late...
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...
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 late...
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...
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 late...
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, ...
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 late...
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 Twi...
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 Langel...
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 late...
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 Twi...
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 s...
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 late...
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 late...
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 late...
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 late...
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 late...
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 late...
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 o...
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 late...
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 S...
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 la...
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 la...
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 ...
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...
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 la...
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 conferenc...
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 la...
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 Conferen...
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 sh...
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...
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 la...
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...
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 la...
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 w...
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 la...
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 basket...
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 la...
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 la...
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 Tourname...
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 r...
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 dow...
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 la...
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 la...
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 ...
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 la...
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 everyo...
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 BookBi...
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 la...