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Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Weekly Pop: 'Acrimony,' 'Veronica,' Nyle DiMarco's ISU visit
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Editors Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic give their reviews of Tyler Perry's "Acrimony" and "Veronica," and also talk about activist Nyle DiMarco's recen...
What If Championships: Trix Rabbit Tony The Tiger
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Vidette Features Reporter Stu Stalter picks who would win in a clash of cereal icons Tony the Tiger and the Trix Rabbit."
The Redbird Weekly Critique: Episode 2
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Redbird Weekly Critique host Ricky Vermaat talks about the recent snowfall, the upcoming Gamma Phi circus and more.
Redbird Report #45
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Vidette's softball beat reporters update you on all things Illinois State softball and look at the home opener this Friday at Marian Kneer Stadium...
Weekly Pop: 'Tomb Raider,' 'A Wrinkle in Time,' 'Unsane' reviews
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Editors Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller give their reviews for "Tomb Raider," "A Wrinkle in Time" and "Unsane" and inform listeners on an upcoming secre...
What If Championships: 100 Duck - sized horses vs. horse-sized duck
24 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Vidette features reporter Stu Stalter settles the debate between fighting a horse-sized duck vs 100 duck-sized horses.
V Music: Ben Pellow in the studio
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Photo Editor Monica Mendoza sits down with Ben Pellow and discusses his new album and success, concerts around the Chicago and Milwaukee area, the Lol...
The Redbird Weekly Critique: Episode 1
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Redbird Weekly Critique host Ricky Vermont talks weather, sports and more at Illinois State University.
Weekly Pop: 'Love, Simon,' 'The Strangers: Prey at Night' reviews, spring break fun
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Editors Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic return from spring break to tell listeners all about their fun times in sunny Los Angeles and give you their rev...
What If Championships: Mr. Burns vs. Professor Farnsworth
10 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Features Reporter Stu Stalter matches up Mr. Burns and Professor Farnsworth inside the Octagon. Who will turn back the clock far enough to win?...
Vidette News: Meet 13th District Democratic candidate Londrigan
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette Senior Reporter Andrew Dougherty chats with Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, 46, of Springfield, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House’s 13th Co...
Redbird Report #45 Preview of Hoops in The Heartland
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette sports reporters Kade Heather and Nick Landi take a look at Illinois State Women's Basketball as the Redbirds prepare for the Missouri Valley ...
Weekly Pop: 2018 Oscars recap, Richard Jenkins interview
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Editors Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller recap the 90th Academy Awards and see how right their predictions were, discuss their best dressed of the night ...
Vidette News: Meet candidate for lieutenant governor Ra Joy
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast: Vidette News -- Meet candidate Ra Joy Vidette Senior News Reporter Andrew Dougherty visits with Ra Joy, who is running as Democratic candidat...
What If Championships: Sharktapus vs Piranahaconda
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Features Reporter at The Vidette Stu Stalter breaks down a matchup between Sharktapus and Piranahaconda inside the Octagon.
Redbird Report #43
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sports editors Mike Marra and Nate Head break down the Illinois State Indiana State game Friday night, predict their winners and give keys and key pla...
Weekly Pop: 'Annihilation,' 'Game Night," final Oscars predictions
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Editors Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic review "Annihilation" and "Game Night" and discuss their final predictions for Sunday's Academy Awards.
Redbird Report #42
25 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sports editors Mike Marra and Nate Head recap ISU's regular season finale loss to Loyola, talk Arch Madness seeding, a Friday night match up with Indi...
Redbird Report #41
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Redbird Report #41 by The Vidette Staff
Weekly Pop: 'Black Panther' review, BAFTAs, ICPA recap
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Editors Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic are coming to you straight from seeing "Black Panther" in IMAX to give you their review of the film. They also d...
Redbird Repoort #40
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Marra talks about ISU injuries, what Dan Muller had to say Tuesday and previews the ISU/BU game.
Weekly Pop: 'Fifty Shades Freed,' our favorite rom-coms
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Editors Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller review the final installment of the "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy, "Fifty Shades Freed," and talk about their f...
What If Championships: Spiderman vs. Batman
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Features Reporter Stuart Stalter discusses who would win in a match up between Spiderman and Batman.
Weekly Pop: 'Winchester,' 'The Cloverfield Paradox,' Directors Guild of America Awards
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Editors Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic review Helen Mirren's "Winchester" and the surprise release of "The Cloverfield Paradox" following Sunday's Supe...
Weekly Pop: Grammys, Oscar nominations, 'Proud Mary' recap
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Editors Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller recap some of the biggest snubs at the 60th Grammy Awards, if their Oscar nomination predictions were right and ...
Redbird Report #39
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Marra previews ISU's trip to UNI, talks about the Milik Yarbrough injury and if ISU can survive on the road without him and predicts the outcome ...
Weekly Pop: SAG Awards recap, final Oscar nominations predictions, 'Phantom Thread' review
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Editors Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller recap Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards, give their review of "Phantom Thread" starring Daniel Day-Lewis and d...
Redbird Report #38
21 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Marra and Nate Head look at the Redbirds' loss to Indiana State, give their thoughts on the rest of the season, talk about Milik Yarbrough and co...
Redbird Report #37
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sports editors Mike Marra and Nate Head talk about Illinois State's victory over Bradley, the Milik Yarbrough factor, the surprising rotation that has...
Weekly Pop: Golden Globes recap, 'Call Me By Your Name,' 'The Post' reviews
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Editors Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic discuss some of their favorite moments from the Golden Globes as well as all the movies they saw during winter b...
Weekly Pop: Best of 2017
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Editors Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller recap their favorite entertainment highlights of 2017, including television shows, songs, performances and movie...
Weekly Pop: Holiday movies that bring us cheer
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Editors Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic host a special holiday themed Weekly Pop where they share some of their favorite movies that get them in the Chr...
Weekly Pop: Golden Globe, Critics Choice nominations, 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Editors Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller discuss the nominees from this year's Critics Choice and Golden Globe Awards and review "Three Billboards Outsid...
Redbird Report #36
10 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Prizeman, Mike Marra and Nate Head look at Illinois State's loss to Murray State, talk about the upcoming month of opponents for ISU and give thei...
What If Championship: Frosty the Snowman vs. the Grinch
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Features reporter Stuart Stalter discusses who would win in this week's What If Championship lineup: Frosty the Snowman or the Grinch.
Redbird Report # 35: Dec 6, 2017
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sports editors Mike Marra and Nate Head look at the Illinois State men's basketball team previous outings and preview another western showdown with BY...
Weekly Pop: "Coco," "Olaf's Frozen Adventure," endless movies seen over break
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Editors Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller discuss Pixar's "Coco," Disney's animated short "Olaf's Frozen Adventure," movies seen over Thanksgiving break a...
VMusic: Lungfish Strut
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette Photo Editor Monica Mendoza is joined with Lungfish Strut members Mike Schwellenbach, Joe Alberts, Jack Maloney and Jack Baodin to talk about ...
What If Championship 4: Roadrunner vs. Bugs Bunny
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette Features Senior Reporter Stuart Stalter discusses who would win in a matchup between Roadrunner vs. Bugs Bunny.
Redbird Report #34
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Marra and Tom Prizeman discuss and predict the big showdown at Hancock Stadium on Saturday versus North Dakota State & take a look at the basketb...
Weekly Pop: 'Murder on the Orient Express' review, 'The Post' trailer
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Editors Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic review the newest adaptation of Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express" and discuss the upcoming releas...
Redbird Report #33
12 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Prizeman, Mike Marra and Nate Head dive into Redbird football's loss at South Dakota State, look at the game versus North Dakota State this weeken...
What If Championship 3: Clifford the Big Red Dog vs. Courage the Cowardly Dog
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette Features Senior Reporter Stuart Stalter discusses who would win in a matchup between Clifford the Big Red Dog vs. Courage the Cowardly Dog
Redbird Report #32: Illinois State basketball opener, football's game at South Dakota St.
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Prizeman and sports editor Mike Marra begin with a little football talk before they dive right into #REBDIRDhoops for the first time this season. ...
Weekly Pop: 'Stranger Things,' 'Jigsaw' review
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
WARNING: SPOILERS Editors Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic discuss their favorite moments from season two of "Stranger Things" and their review of "Jigs...
Redbird Report #31
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette sports editor Nate Head discusses Illinois State football's loss to Western Illinois Saturday afternoon at Hancock Stadium.
V Music: Spooktacular in the studio
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
VMusic hosted by photo editor, Monica Mendoza, brings in Spooktacular and social media manager, Maddy Wierus, to discuss the local band from the Bloom...
Redbird Report #30
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sports editor Nate Head sits down with soccer beat reporter Nick Landi to discuss the end to the soccer season and look at the first year of head coac...
RedbirdReport #29
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sports editors Nate Head and Mike Marra preview the 100th meeting between Illinois State and Western Illinois this Saturday. The guys give their keys ...
What If Championship: Freddy Krueger vs. Chucky
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Features Senior Reporter Stuart Stalter discusses who would win in a match up between "A Nightmare on Elm Street" villain Freddy Krueger and killer do...
What If Championship: Mr. Krabs vs. Zoidberg
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Features Reporter Stuart Stalter discusses who would win in a match up between Mr. Krabs and Zoidberg.
Weekly Pop: Your favorite horror movies
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette Editors Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller discuss some of people's favorite horror movies of all time with results from Twitter and Vidette polls.
Redbird Report #28
29 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sports editors Mike Marra and Nate Head analyze and talk about Illinois State football's victory at Youngstown State, while also briefly looking at so...
V Music: Sherwood Forest in the studio
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette Photo Editor Monica Mendoza is joined with Sherwood Forest members Clifford Close and Mitchell Owens to talk about their band and the latest i...
Redbird Report #27
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Prizeman and Mike Marra preview Illinois State's trip to Youngstown State, give their analysis and predictions, before closing out the show with t...
Weekly Pop: Early Oscar Predictions
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette Editors Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic discuss early Academy Award nominees from 2017 so far.
Redbird Report 26
22 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Prizeman sits down with sports editors Nate Head and Mike Marra as the trio look at the ISU upset of South Dakota and own up to their comments fro...
Redbird Report #25
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sports editor Mike Marra is joined by Illinois State alum and former Vidette sports editor Jason Klaer. The two catch up with all that has gone on sin...
Redbird Report #25
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Prizeman sits down with sports editors Mike Marra and Nate Head ahead of Illinois State's homecoming match-up with South Dakota. The guys give the...
Weekly Pop: Harvey Weinstein, 'Star Wars,' 'The New Mutants,' 'Stranger Things'
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette Editors Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller discuss the Harvey Weinstein scandal and a variety of sci-fi trailers released last week,
Redbird Report #23
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Host Tom Prizeman and sports editor Mike Marra look at what went wrong for ISU at SIU, what the team needs to do moving forward to get back to winning...
Redbird Report #22
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Prizeman sits down with sports editor Mike Marra to reflect on the loss at NAU one last time and diagnose what might be solutions to avoid any mor...
Weekly Pop: "Happy Death Day"
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette Editors Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller talk about their virtual round table interview with the stars of Universal Pictures' new film "Happy Dea...
Redbird Report #21
08 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sports editors Nate Head and Michael Marra recap and discuss what went wrong in football's loss on Saturday at Northern Arizona, take a look at volley...
Podcast: V Music: Miley Cyrus, Demi Lavato release new music, Castle Theatre's upcoming shows
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Photo Editors Monica Mendoza and Natalie Stuckslager discuss the latest releases from Miley Cyrus and Demi Lavato and what's coming to Bloomington-Nor...
Weekly Pop: Trip Down Memory Lane
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette Editors Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic discuss their favorite movies from the 1980s to today.
Redbird Report #20
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sports editor Mike Marra sits down with sports reporter and volleyball beat writer Nick Damiani to talk about the volleyball program. They talk about ...
Redbird Report #19
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sports editor Nate Head sits down with soccer beat reporter Nick Landi to discuss ISU soccer ahead of Saturday's MVC opener against Northern Iowa.
Redbird Report #18
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sports editor Mike Marra sits down with Tom Prizeman as they discuss Illinois State football's blowput victory at Eastern Illinois and preview the MVF...
Weekly Pop: Emmys recap and mother!
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette Editors Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic recap big winners and fashion from the 69th annual Emmy Awards and review Jennifer Lawrence's latest fil...
Redbird Report #17
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sports editors Mike Marra and Nate Head sit down with host Tom Prizeman to look back at the volleyball team's success in the Redbird Classic. discuss ...
Weekly Pop Sept. 11, 2017
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Editors Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller discuss the newest adaptation of Stephen King's novel "IT," Jennifer Lawrence's upcoming film, "mother!" and wha...
Redbird Report #16
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sports reporter Tom Prizeman rejoins editors Mike Marra and Nate Head to discuss Saturday night's Redbird football season opener as well as looking at...
Redbird Report #15
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sports editors Mike Marra and Nate Head take an in-depth look at Saturday's Redbird football home opener, make predictions on the outcome of the game ...
Redbird Report #14
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sports editors Mike Marra and Nate Head sit down and look at the Redbird football Red/White scrimmage game, the Redbird soccer start to the season and...
Redbird Report #13 July 25, 2017
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette sports editors Mike Marra and Nate Head talk about former Redbird standout Paris Lee signing his pro contract and discuss the MVFC preseason p...
TV View: Emmy Nomination Predictions July 10, 2017
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette Editor-in-Chief Ema Sasic and News Editor Kevin Schwaller discuss which actors and television shows will receive Emmy nominations. The nominat...
Redbird Report #12 June 27, 2017
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sports editors Mike Marra and Nate Head sit down in the second summer edition of the Redbird Report and talk about new ISU volleyball. predicts the fo...
Redbird Report #11 June 13, 2017
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sports Editor Nate Head updates Illinois State sports over the summer months.
Redbird Report #10 May 3, 2017
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Graduating sports editor Josh Tolentino reflects on his three years at The Vidette, while being joined by incoming sports editors Michael Marra and Na...
Redbird Report #9 April 17, 2017
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast: Redbird Report updates ISU men's basketball situation, MiKyle McIntosh departure
Redbird Report #8 April 9, 2017
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Tolentino, Mike Marra and Nate Head look at Zach Copeland's commitment to Illinois State and review Redbird baseball and softball's action from t...
Redbird Report # 7 April 7, 2017
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Redbird Report remembers Redbird Seven; discusses Wichita State, with Josh Tolentino and Michael Marra.
Redbird Report # 6 April 5, 2017
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette Sports staff discusses Gillespie, Evans, Wichita State's pending exit from MVC
Redbird Report # 5 March 30 2017
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette sports writers and WZND personalities Tom Prizeman and Michael Marra discuss a range of topics this week, including Redbirds baseball, softbal...
Redbird Report# 4 March 21, 2017
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette sports editor Josh Tolentino and senior reporter Michael Marra discuss Illinois State's 63-62 loss to Central Florida in the second round of t...
Redbird Report # 3 March 6, 2017
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Prizeman, Michael Marra and Sports Editor Josh Tolentino discus the aftermath of the Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament in St....
Redbird Report #2 Feb. 27, 2017
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette Sports Editor Josh Tolentino joins sports writers Tom Prizeman and Michael Marra on this week's edition of Redbird Report. The three take a de...
Redbird Report # 1 Feb. 23, 2017
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vidette sports writers Tom Prizeman and Michael Marra break down ISU's home-season finale win over Southern Illinois and preview the challenge of visi...