WZND’s Podcasts

On this episode of RedZone Overtime, the new crew of Host Connor Allyn, Co-Host Jason Zaehler and Producer Kole Schipper go over ISU Baseball/Softball. Following that segment, the crew look at some scores and games from the NBA Playoffs before talking Cubs and White Sox. The show would conclude with some ISU MBB transfer portal talk, going over some of the new additions to the squad. 

On this edition of The RedZone, Liam Lyons, Connor Allyn, and producer Jaden Cohn start with Illinois State Sports talk before inviting on N&S Seniors for the final episode of The RedZone. Senior RedZone would start with NSOD Colleen Holden, followed by News Director Ally Cooper, Cason Schingoethe, Val Garay, Allie Hunn, Nick Thompson, Riley Ward, Cam Beasley, Colin Sheridan. The Crew would add in their weekly 6-4-3 MLB baseball talk between Allie and Nick's segment of Senior RedZone. To finish the show, the new RedZone crew for next year, Host Connor Allyn, Co-Host Jason Zaehler, and Producer Kole Schipper, interview now former Host and Sports Director Liam Lyons.

This week, Kendall interviewed the artist Grippa. Tune in here!

The Poptakes crew took the time to celebrate their year on and off-air, recounting all the best moments and topics in pop culture and in life! 

This week Kendall interview Season 21 of the Voice winners Girl Named Tom. Tune in here!

In the final edition of RedZone Overtime hosted by Liam, Connor and Jaden, they talk about round one of the NFL Draft, preview ISU baseball and talk the MLB. 

Join Lily, Logan, Elizabeth, and Rosie as they recap their experiences throughout college and time at WZND. 

In this edition of The RedZone, Liam Lyons, Connor Allyn, and Producer Jaden Cohn open the show with an interview with ISU Assistant AD Brennan White to talk about his role in NIL. In the next segment, the crew talks about the NFL Draft. The third segment the crew was joined by News and Sports Intern Jack Polkow to talk NHL and NBA Playoffs. The show concludes with 6-4-3. 

This week on New in Normal Collette interviewed Marble Teeth. Tune in here!

​ In this week’s episode of Second Look, WZND’s Rachael Deerfield and Jason Zaehler recapped the biggest local and campus stories of the week.    The annual Gamma Phi circus show featuring student performers starts tonight. WZND’s Kaitlyn Witas spoke to program director Rainie Themer Bosquet for the Gamma Phi Circus to learn more about the theme of this year’s show, acts, and the history of the circus (1:28).   The Town of Normal and Illinois State University hosted the Campus Safety Showcase on Monday. The showcase served as the final community outreach event for the Pedestrian and Roadway Campus Safety Initiative. WZND’s Kyra Craddock spoke to Rachel Aziz, the Co-founder of All Together. Kyra then spoke with Ryan Otto, the Director of Public Works and Engineering for the Town of Normal (6:22).   The McLean County Ecology Action Center will host workshops all week to teach the community about sustainability. WZND’s Marcellus Willson spoke to Kaite Voglar, the education and outreach manager at the Ecology Action Center (10:13)   After the break, Rachael spoke with WZND’s Ben Webster about Tornado safety in central Illinois and ISU.   After another short break, Rachael and Jason recapped Illinois State softball, baseball, and tennis from over the week.

This week on Bonus Track, Ashton, Logan, and Nayeli break down all the Coachella Drama, address spoilers for Zendaya's new movie, and talk all things summer festivals. Tune in here!

In this edition of The RedZone, Liam Lyons, Connor Allyn and producer Jaden Cohn open the show with guest ISU forward Chase Walker. The next segment they talk about the NBA finals. After the break, Kole Schipper joins the show to talk about ISU baseball. The show concludes with 6-4-3. 

Catch this weeks Local artist interview as Logan talks with Liv Leemon 

In this edition of RedZone Overtime, Jaden, Connor and Liam talk about the Bulls and Blackhawks end of season, ISU basketball off season and Cubs and White Sox. 

In this week’s episode of Second Look, WZND’s Rachael Deerfield and Kaitlyn Witas took a look at local news, featuring a food pantry at the Normal Public Library, the repurposing of the old Pantagraph building, an ISU worker strike and sexual assault awareness month. Next, they talked about ISU sports.   To open the show WZND’s Jade Roth spoke with Morgan Bueza, a library assistant, and Laura Golaszewski, the library’s patron experience manager about the purpose of the pantry (0:44).    Next, WZND’s Ben Webster spoke to City Economic Development Specialist Josh Maubach about the redevelopment plan for the old Pantagraph building. (11:18)    Afterwards, the team looked into the details of the AFSCME Local 1110 ISU worker strike. Then, they dove deeper into Kaitlyn’s story in which she spoke to the president of Students Ending Rape Culture Lauren Bounds about their day of no silence event (21:04)   After the break, Kaitlyn answered some questions about sexual assault awareness month.   To conclude the show, the team talked about all things ISU sports including softball, baseball and tennis.  

This week, Elizabeth, Kendall, and Sarah talk about upcoming movies, Ariana Grande's return to music, and all things Coachella. Check it out here!

In this edition of The RedZone, Liam, Connor and Jaden open up the show with a discussion about Illinois State's men's and women's NIT and WNIT post season runs, and players that have entered the transfer portal. The next segment dives into the conclusion of March Madness. After the break, Cason Schingoethe joins the show to talk about the NBA and MLB. The show concludes with 6-4-3. 

On this weeks episode of Podtakes Katie, Kait, and Stephanie are joined by WZND's Emma as the continue and finalize their Reality Show Bracket showdown. Listen to this great episode now!

This week, Colette interviewed the Peoria based band Heaving. Tune in here!

In this week’s episode of Second Look, WZND’s Rachael Deerfield took a look at local news, featuring a safety initiative in the City of Bloomington, a transgender day of visibility event, and a new exhibit at the children’s discovery museum. Next, she talked about ISU sports, and then took a closer look at stories from March’s Birds-I-View show centered around women’s history month.  To open the show WZND’s Kyra Craddock spoke with the multimedia specialist at University Marketing and Communications and co-president of Queer Coalition, Brie Byers to find out more about a trans day of visibility event this week. (0:43)  Next, WZND’s Jacie Hinton spoke to Phillip Allyn, the city of Bloomington’s traffic engineer about intersection construction. (4:27)  Afterwards, WZND’s Marcellus Wilson spoke with Beth Whisman, the director of cultural arts for the Discovery Children’s Museum to learn about a new exhibit (10:08)   After the break, Rachael recapped ISU women’s basketball NIT run (17:38) men’s basketball (18:23) softball, baseball and tennis.    To conclude the show, she took a closer look at stories from this month’s women’s history month edition of Birds-I-View. She played interviews from WZND’s Ally Cooper (20:22), Allie Hunn and Val Garay (23:59).

This week, Ashton, Nayeli, and Elizabeth break down hot topics in pop culture, like Anne Hathaway's new music and much more. Tune in here!

Connor Allyn, Jason Zaehler, and Riley Ward take a look at MLB opening week, ISU baseball, March Madness, and ISU NIT and WNIT success in the Men's and Women's basketball teams.

This week on Podtakes Katie, Kait, and Stephanie break down the reality show bracket to end all reality show bracket listen to the episode now!

This week Kendall interviewed Broken Demeanor from the Chicago Suburbs. Tune in here!

In the March edition of “Birds-I-View” Colleen Holden, Ally Cooper, and Bella Marello took a look at women’s health, from resources to healthcare disparities women face to the stigma surrounding the menstrual cycle.  The show opened with Jacie Hinton looking into the health resources available and advocacy for women’s healthcare (1:41-4:44). Following this, Rachael Deerfield focused women’s mental health (5:10-8:10).  Next, Colleen Holden took a look at the stigma surrounding the menstrual cycle (8:53-12:57). Ally Cooper dived into endometriosis diagnosis (13:17-16:45).  Then, Bella Marello examined maternal healthcare and health equity (17:35-20:38). The show closed with Allie Hunn examining the political aspect of women’s health with an interview between Val Garay and an Illinois State Representative (21:14-23:42). 

Join Logan, Lily, and Sarah on this weeks episode of Bonus Track. 

In this edition of RedZone overtime, Connor joined by guests Kole Schipper and Tyler Gall take a dive into ISU baseball, NCAA Sweet 16 and recap the MLB Opening Day festivities. 

In this edition of The RedZone, Liam, Connor and Jaden open the show with a recap of ISU's men's basketball over Dayton in the NIT. Then they transition to the WNIT for ISU's case against Abilene Christian. Colin Sherdian joins the show to talk MLB Opening Day and close out the show the Sweet 16 predictions. 

In this edition of RedZone Overtime, Liam, Connor and Jaden dive into the opening round of March Madness, and preview both ISU men's and women's NIT opponents. 

Last week, as a part of Bonus Track, Collette and Elizabeth conducted interviews at the Castle Theatre for Jenny Scara's album release show! On New In Normal, we aired the episode and gave some behind the scenes of the interview. Check it out here!

In this week’s episode of Second Look, WZND’s Rachael Deerfield and Jason Zaehler recapped the biggest local and campus stories of the week.    To begin the show, Jason gave breaking news that occurred over night related to a shooting that happened near campus.   WZND’s Cole Loiacano stepped into the world of local elections this week following primaries across the state.  Cole spoke with Mclean County Clerk Kathy Michael about turnout, civic duty, and results in the Mclean County area (1:37).   On Saturday night, the Bloomington Bison teamed up with the Humane Society for Central Illinois for their annual Pucks and Paws event. Funds that are raised during the event go directly to the Humane Society to support their daily operations. WZND’s Jacie Hinton spoke to the director of community engagement, Nicole Monson (9:24)   After the break, Rachael and Jason gave a recap of Illinois State sports from over the week.   After another break, Rachael and Jason took a look at the March edition of Birds-I-View (16:42). 

This week, Collette and Elizabeth headed to the Castle Theatre to interview Jenny Scara, Emily How, and Marble Teeth at jenny Scara's album release show! Check out those interviews here!

In this edition of The RedZone, Liam, Connor and Jaden breakdown ISU's men's basketball's win over Kent State in the opening round of the NIT. Then they preview ISU women's matchup in the WNIT. Tyler Gall joins the show to talk ISU baseball, and the show concludes with day one of March Madness. 

On this week of Podtakes there's trouble in paradise for one Academy Award nominee after clips of Timothee Chalamet showed him being harsh to ballet and opera performances. check out the Poptakes coverage right here!

The Drive-Thru crew returned to the show with an interview with Adam Fox, Civic Arts Manager for the town of Normal. They discussed the Sharin' of the Green Parade, Chewbacca, and more fun things going on in Normal. 

In this edition of The RedZone, Liam, Connor and guest host Nate Cihak breakdown ISU baseball's early season road trip. Then in the next segment, they cover Illinois State womens basketballs final stretch of the regular season. Adam Tichler joins the show to take ISU men's basketball and Arch Madness. They conclude with 3 Up/3 Down. 

On he premiere episode of Podtakes: Katie, Stephanie, & Kait talk about new marriage surprises and round up all of the biggest pop culture news! Listen to Podtakes now!!!

This week Lily interviewed Jenny Scara. Tune in here!

In this week’s episode of Second Look, WZND’s Rachael Deerfield and Jason Zaehler recapped the biggest local and campus stories of the week.    The final week of February was the annual Birds Give Back event, where current students, family, friends, and alumni gave back to Illinois State University. WZND’s Jade Roth spoke to Senior Managing Director of Donor Engagement and Campaign Communications, Jillian Nelson. The university would end up raising a little over $817,000 in the one-day event(0:56). On Wednesday, the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department hosted its annual job fair. WZND’s Marcellus Willson spoke to marketing analyst Caroline Hirschauer to discuss what jobs are available and what candidates should expect (10:34).   After the break, Rachael and Jason gave updates on ISU and its athletics.   After another break, Rachael and Jason took a look back at the February edition of Birds-I-View, Behind the badge. The show ended with Jason Zaehler’s interview with ISU Police Chief Aaron Woodruff on the training of officers surrounding current immigration enforcement (19:16). 

In this edition of RedZone Overtime, Liam and Connor are joined by Jack Polkow to discuss ISU baseball, a recap of ISU women's basketball against SIU, ISU men's basketball predictions for Arch Madness and March Madness. 

This week Elizabeth, Kendall, and Rosie talked all things new in pop culture, like the Hannah Montana reunion! Check it out here!

In this edition of The RedZone, Liam, Connor and Jaden are joined by Nate Cihak. They open the show with a talk of Chicago Cubs and White sox in spring training. Then they talk ISU men's and women's basketball. 

Arasi and Tara chat with Adam Fox about his role as the Civic Arts Manager in Normal. 

Join Ashton Morris as he interviews Ashton Perryy This week on New In Normal.

In the February edition of “Birds-I-View” Colleen Holden, Bella Marello, Cole Loiacano, and Lucy Tomlinson took a look behind the badge of local law enforcement from a ride-along interview with an officer to public opinion of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.     The show opened with Colleen Holden ride along with a police officer (1:54-5:51). Following this, Cole Loiacano focused on the rapidly changing world of policing (10:42-9:56).     Next, Jason Zaeheler took a look at the training behind the police force (9:34-14:02). Kaitlyn Witas dived into how the police have responded to some of the campus emergencies in recent memories (14:26-18:15).     The show closed with Bella Marello looking into public opinion of law enforcement and the recent protests sparking up in retaliation to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (19:01-22:19). 

Join Kendall, Sarah, and Logan as they catch up with all things pop culture and entertainment news. 

In this edition of The RedZone, Liam, Connor and Jaden open the show with a talk about the USA men's and women's hockey teams and the relocation of the Chicago Bears. Then in the next segment, they breakdown post season scenarios for ISU men's basketball. Camden Swanson joins the show to talk ISU women's basketball. They conclude with 3 Up/3 Down. 

Kavi and Tara interview the Executive Director of the Miller Park Zoological Society. They discuss events hosted at the Miller Park Zoo, what the zoo is working on, and all the amazing animals at the Zoo! 

This week on New Music Monday Logan reviewed the new soundtrack by Charli XCX for the Wuthering Heights movie.

This week Nayeli interviewed local artist Caden Ford. Check it out here!