PODCAST · comedy
Better Than Detention
by Craig Bradley
Eleven random high school students come together on segments on anything and everything from topics about school, all the way to sports, true crime, and the latest opinions. Yapping through the show with a lot of laughs and even more stupidity, Better Than Detention is a podcast you cannot miss!
Episodes
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NFL Week 6 Predictions
Ethan Guest and Silas Billingsley break down the week 6 NFL game by game.
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NFL Week 5
NFL week 5 predictions with Ethan Guest and Silas Billingsley.
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The Four Amigos
Maddie Palmer, Carson Poat, Carter Whitehead, and John Cunningham talk about random things.
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Almost Friday Week One
Kailee Vaughn and Maddie Palmer talk Hot Takes. These Vienna High School students have their finger on the pulse of America and their High School. What about 2016?
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NFL Week 4 Predictions
Your week 4 NFL predictions brought to you by Ethan Guest and Silas Billingsley.
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An Interview With Principal Giffin!
John, Kailee, and Avery interview Vienna High School Principal John Giffin.
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NFL Week 3 Predictions
Silas Billingsley and Ethan Guest predict the upcoming games for the week 3 of the NFL.
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Mrs. Sparks Book Club
Kailee and Avery talk to Mrs. Sparks about the new book club addition to Vienna High School. Join us to hear us talk about your opportunity to learn about new books and possibly become a member of the book club!
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Week Two NFL Predictions
Ethan and Silas predict the second week of the NFL season.
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classroom talk
the radio podcasting group has the first class podcast together.
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NFL Week 1 Predictions!
Ethan Guest and Silas Billingsley predict the upcoming NFL week 1 games. Sponsored by the Vienna Diner.
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Yapping with Dr. Stafford
Carson and Maddie talk with Dr. Stafford about the environment here at Vienna High School. This episode is only the second episode of the school year.
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Brad Steig Interview with Maddie and Dawson
Maddie Palmer and Dawson Haynes give us a new installment of the Better Than Detention Podcast for our new season (school year)!!!
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Busch Stadium Tour Podcast
On June 3, 2026, we were fortunate enough to have a tour and learn the history of St. Louis Cardinals stadium, Busch Stadium. Our hosts were Sam Bono and Clem Hamilton, with Cardinals Customer Relations. We learned a lot during the tour and even got to conduct this interview in the Cardinals...
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A Conversation with Scott Crist US Forest Service
Today Clayton Cross had a conversation with Scott Crist the fire manager over the Shawnee National Forest for the United States Forest Service.
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Mary and Bailey Talking About Nothing and Everything!
Ever just want to talk to someone and record it? Mary Starrick and Bailey White do just that. And they play with the buttons...
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A Word From the Footloose Cast...
Sean Crabb and our podcast class members Brianna Dailey and Gage Thomson talk about our recent play FootLoose!
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It's A Joke! Yapping About ...Nothin'
Alexandra Turner hosts today's podcast with Shelbie Stanley, Katelynn Eickleberry and Craig, their teacher. We talked about everything and actually nothing... Hey! Craig told a joke! Of course it was school appropriate.
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Future Farmers of America VHS
This episode features members of the Vienna High School Future Farmers of America! Hayden Jones, Reporter, Hugh Philpott, Treasurer and Lake Trovillion about happenings and the future of farming study here at Vienna High School. Silas Billingsley is our host for this podcast.
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Footloose: A Discussion of the VHS Play
Mary, Gage and Brianna talk about the upcoming Vienna High School presentation of Footloose with Bailey White. It should be an exciting look at the play taking place this week!
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Will Davis, Illinois State Representative from 30th District
Clayton Cross interviews State Representative from the 30th congressional district. They discuss schools and programs in our area and state wide. His biography from the website: https://ilga.gov/house/members/details/3266 Davis was born on July 2, 1968, in Harvey, IL. He graduated from Southern...
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Nick Hausen Meteorologist: The Interview!
Nick Hausen visited with Clayton Cross, our school meteorologist. Mr. Hausen gives Clayton some insight to what he does and what he did as a member of the local media. Check him out at https://www.youtube.com/@NickHausenWeather nickhausenweather.com Also on Facebook...
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Volleyball and Random Stuff, I Guess...
Shelbie Stanley speaks with Bella Dismore, Owen Haught and her mom (for just a bit) about volleyball and other cool stuff. What's up with the Gatorade? I have no idea. Why were they drinking Gatorade and did they spit up of the whole kitchen?
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Ben Holcomb: Storm Chaser!
Clayton speaks with Storm Chaser Ben Holcomb about what he does and why he does it. Listen to find out more information and why this is am important service that only the brave undertake!
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The Darren Bailey Interview
Clayton Cross interviews Farmer and former Illinois State Representative Darren Bailey in this interview about the farming industry. Mr. Bailey is also running for Governor, but today its all about farming.
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Brower Hour Week 10
Burlin Brower and Ethan Guest talk about the end of the Lady Eagles' awesome season and speak on the last couple of games of the boy's season with Christopher and Century. Also highlights about the double overtime game at West Frankfort. Vienna Eagles Basketball. Intro music composed and played…
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Movies 'n' Stuff...Spongebob?!?!!?1
Silas Billingsly, Brianna Dailey and Braedon Miller talk about movies and even Spongebob and Scooby Doo! Even our favorite cartoons are discussed!
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Brower Hour - Tournament Time!!!
This week in episode 9, Burlin Brower and Ethan Guest talk about the Lady Eagles and their phenomenal season and the girls regional tournament held next week at Vienna High School. They also talk about the upcoming weekend games and the boys regional that will begin very soon as well. We even…
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CTE Day at Vienna High School!!!
Today we got to talk to potential students from 8th grade schools about our district! These students were interested in taking our class next year, yapping about EVERYTHING!!!
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The Speech Team Podcast!!
Mary Kate Starrick and Braedon Miller meet with Olivia Quertermous and VHS Teacher Mr. Jacob Lane to talk about the Vienna High School Speech Team and what they have been doing lately. Our award winning team is competing well this season and looking forward to the future!
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Talkin' Soccer with Luke and Kyran!
Gage Thomson talks soccer with Kyran Thorne and Luke Lingle in this sports centered podcast session. They talk about VHS Soccer and the travel soccer they also play in the off season.
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Reagan Johnson Visits with Trey!
Reagan Johnson, Director of Community Schooling and graduate of Vienna High School visited our class today and Trey Uhlrey got to sit down with her to talk about basketball, food and travel! Check it out as they are yapping about VHS and life!
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Serenity and Natalee talk Pizza Places!
In this episode, Serenity Miller and Natalee Gaddis discuss various pizza places and the fun that can be had there. Ever been to any of these places? Check it out as they yap about their favorite childhood places!
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Michelle Thomas Interview!
Alexandra Turner catches up with Physical Education Teacher Michelle Thomas in this episode and yapps about skating, Tik Tok dances and other things they do in class and other things about life! Sorry about all the announcements going on, but that's what happens at a high school!
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Derrick Snyder National Weather Service, Paducah KY
Derrick Snyder from the National Weather Service in Paducah visited with Clayton Cross to give us an insight as to what goes on in the office and with weather emergencies.
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Richard Marose of Johnson County IL ESDA
Clayton Cross interviews Richard Marose, Johnson County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency. They discuss SkyWarn and local storms in the past like the Lake of Egypt tornado and local flooding.
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Brower Hour with Ethan Guest and Burlin Brower!
This week, Ethan and Coach Burlin Brower talk about the upcoming week's actions, the girls basketball season and the Vienna High School Cheerleaders winning sectional and heading to state!!
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A Visit From The Eldorado Student Council!
In this podcast, Brianna and Trey, Members of the VHS Student Council, talk to Stella Poole and Dawson Bowman, members of the Eldorado Student Council in a sharing of experiences. They get to experience the Better Than Detention podcast crew.
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Brower Hour 7 with Ethan Guest
This week, Ethan and Coach Burlin Brower talk about girls basketball and the milestone that Jenna " the GOAT" Waters just achieved! 1000 points! Congratulations! They also discuss the overtime loss at Anna and take a look at the Superman Classic. Go Eagles!
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Shelbie Stanley Yapps at Home!
In this episode, our own Shelbie Stanley goes on the road...to her house to talk with folks there and let us know about all kinds of stuff!
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Brower Hour with Ethan Guest
Brower Hour examines Vienna Eagles men's and women's basketball. Hosted by Ethan Guest and sponsored by Dillon Street at Country Financial in Vienna.
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Feedspot and a Bunch of Other Stuff!
In this episode, we talk about our Feedspot rating. #5 out of 100!!! We also talk about what's going to happen on Alex's birthday, Serenity talks in a really BAD French accent, video games and a brief question from our teacher about 67. Braden mentioned favorite foods, especially cheese and…
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Brower Hour Week 5
Listen as Ethan Guest talks and breaks down Eagles basketball with Vienna High School Coach Burlin Brower!
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Brower Hour - Week 4
Coach Burlin Brower meets with our host Ethan Guest to talk about Vienna Eagles Basketball and our opponets.
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Coach Brower interview with Ethan Guest
Coach Burlin Brower talks Vienna High School Girls and Boys basketball today about the upcoming weeks action.
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NFL Week 15 Predictions - Buy or Sell Sports
Week 15 predictions, a Buy or Sell Sports Production!
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VHS Pep Band Member Interview!!!
Today, Braedon Miller and Silas Billingsley interviewed members of the Vienna High School Pep Band! We spoke with Gabrielle Buretz and Bailey Griffin as they joined us as well as our old podcast friend Bryce Partridge, a member of last years Better Than Detention Crew!
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Vienna High School Speech Team!
Today, we talked with Kyran Thorne And Braedon Miller about the VHS Speech Team and their good fortune this past weekend. Gage Thomson and Craig Bradley get into the ins and outs of the team and how they are doing!
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Kelsie Odom: Ladies Basketball Assistant Coach
What a treat! Today we interviewed Kelsie Odom, Assistant Ladies Basketball Coad and Administrative Assistant in the Principal's office. Mary Starrick, Brianna Dailey and Silas Billingsley have a conversation with one of our school favorite people!
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VHS Head Basketball Coach Brower Interview
Ethan Guest interviews Coach Brower talking about this weeks upcoming games and teams!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Eleven random high school students come together on segments on anything and everything from topics about school, all the way to sports, true crime, and the latest opinions. Yapping through the show with a lot of laughs and even more stupidity, Better Than Detention is a podcast you cannot miss!
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Craig Bradley
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Eleven random high school students come together on segments on anything and everything from topics about school, all the way to sports, true crime, and the latest opinions. Yapping through the show with a lot of laughs and even more stupidity, Better Than Detention is a podcast you cannot miss!
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Better Than Detention is created and hosted by Craig Bradley.
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