Oct 29, 20261h 1mS1
Ahead of the 2026-27 Illinois State basketball seasons, men’shead coach Ryan Pedon and women’s head coach Kristen Gillespie discuss their basketball backgrounds, their coaching philosophies, and what fans can expect...
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Redbird Buzz
Hosted by Illinois State University · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Join us for conversations from beyond the quad with Illinois State University Redbirds who are creating buzz—on campus, in the community, and across the globe. Each episode, we speak with Redbirds about their unique stories, journeys, and contributions.
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What is Redbird Buzz about?
Join us for conversations from beyond the quad with Illinois State University Redbirds who are creating buzz, on campus, in the community, and across the globe. Each episode, we speak with Redbirds about their unique stories, journeys, and contributions.
Who hosts Redbird Buzz?
Redbird Buzz is hosted by Illinois State University. The show has published 62 episodes to date.
What has Redbird Buzz covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Redbird basketball preview with head coaches Ryan Pedon and Kristen Gillespie" (29 October 2026, 61 minutes), "Dan Hubbard ’07" (6 October 2026, 21 minutes), and "Andrew Francois ’11" (22 September 2026, 48 minutes).
How often does Redbird Buzz publish?
Redbird Buzz publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 62 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Redbird Buzz?
Booking probability for Redbird Buzz is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Redbird Buzz requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Redbird Buzz's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Redbird Buzz?
The strongest fits for Redbird Buzz are Universities & Colleges. Redbird Buzz has an education audience.
About the host
Illinois State University hosts Redbird Buzz, an education podcast with 62 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Redbird Buzz
Dan Hubbard ’07
Oct 6, 202621 minPolitical science alum Dan Hubbard '07 learned his first guitar chord in high school. By the time he graduated from Illinois State University, he had already released three albums. Hubbard's soulful and effortless sound...
Episode #67
Andrew Francois ’11
Sep 22, 202648 minS1Andrew François ’11 is a violist with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. A native of Kankakee, François began playing the violin at age 10, and stringed instruments have been a part of his life ever since. As an...
Sep 15, 202633 minS1Jillian Nelson stepped into the newly created role of assistant vice president for Alumni and Donor Engagement in September 2026. This appointment represents an exciting evolution for University Advancement at Illinois...
- Sep 1, 202634 min
Spanning 23 acres just north of campus, the Illinois State University Horticulture Center is far more than a scenic retreat. As part of the Department of Agriculture, it functions as a vibrant living laboratory for...
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Episode #64
President Aondover Tarhule
Aug 20, 202649 minS1As Illinois State University kicks off a new academic year, President Aondover Tarhule visited with Redbird Buzz to discuss the University's forward momentum, which includes campus milestones, transformative projects...
Aug 4, 202630 minS1A year after welcoming more than 150 students in its inaugural cohort, Illinois State University's College of Engineering is preparing to launch its second academic year in a brand-new home at Campus East. Director of...
Episode #62
Head Football Coach Brock Spack
Jul 29, 20261h 7mS1Fresh off Illinois State University’s second-ever appearance in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Championship game in January 2026, head coach Brock Spack joins Redbird Buzz ahead of the 2026-27 season...
Episode #61
Sharon Ponder-Ballard ’86
Jun 29, 202629 minS1For Illinois State University alum Sharon Ponder-Ballard ’86, education has always been about opening doors. Inspired by a mother who believed that "reading was freedom," Ponder-Ballard has dedicated her career to...
Episode #60
Brandon Holtz ’10
Jun 10, 202640 minS1Illinois State University College of Business alum Brandon Holtz ’10 is a former Redbird men's basketball player who won the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship in September 2025, earning a spot in the 2026 Master’s and the...
Episode #59
Dr. Bob Navarro ’91, M.S. ’93, Ph.D. ’02
Jun 2, 202645 minS1Dr. Bob Navarro ’91, M.S. ’93, Ph.D. ’02, serves as CEO of Heritage Corridor Destinations, where he oversees attractions and programs along Illinois and Michigan Canal towns, the Starved Rock area, and the first 100...
Episode #58
Erica Lauren Maholmes, M.F.A. ’22
May 13, 202529 minS1<p>Erica Lauren Maholmes, M.F.A. ’22, did not originally envision herself doing behind-the-scenes work in theater, but through her experience in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts and School of Theatre, Dance, and...
Episode #57
Director of Athletics Dr. Jeri Beggs
Apr 24, 202544 minS1<p>Dr. Jeri Beggs was named Illinois State University's director of Athletics in March 2025 after serving as the interim AD since May 2023.</p><p>Beggs is Illinois State's 13th director of Athletics in the NCAA Division...
Episode #56
Vivian Kong Doctora ’96
Mar 31, 202530 minS1<p>Vivian Kong Doctora ’96 is a community builder who connects people and culture through food. In this episode of Redbird Buzz, Kong Doctora discusses her many entrepreneurial ventures, including a steam bun business...
Episode #55
Assistant Professor of Video Ruth Burke
Mar 17, 202546 minS1<p>Ruth Burke, an assistant professor of video in the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University, is an interdisciplinary artist who collaborates with animals in her creative practice. In this episode...
Episode #54
University Archivist April Anderson-Zorn discusses history-making women during World War I
Mar 12, 202533 minS1<p>Illinois State University Archivist April Anderson-Zorn returns to Redbird Buzz following a semester-long sabbatical spent researching the role of women from Illinois State Normal University in World War I. In this...
Episode #53
Dr. René Revis Shingles, M.S. ’86
Feb 21, 202535 minS1<p>Dr. René Revis Shingles, M.S. ’86, has blazed a trail for women in athletic training. She earned a master's degree from Illinois State University's School of Kinesiology and Recreation and was the 13th Black woman in...
Feb 4, 202528 minS1<p>Illinois State University is set to welcome its first cohort of students in the new College of Engineering in fall 2025. As the college prepares to educate the next generation of engineers, Dr. Nesrin Ozalp, the...
Episode #51
Associate Director of Bands Dr. Mack Wood
Jan 24, 202529 minS1<p>Dr. Mack Wood, Illinois State University's associate director of bands and director of the Big Red Marching Machine, joins Redbird Buzz for a behind-the-scenes look at all things marching band. The Big Red Marching...
Episode #50
Sharon ShareAlike ’94, M.F.A. ’98
Jan 16, 202528 minS1<p>Ahead of Illinois State University’s LGBTQA+ reunion weekend, Wonsook Kim School of Art alum, drag queen, and entrepreneur Sharon ShareAlike ’94, M.F.A. ’98, joins Redbird Buzz.</p> <p><br></p> <p>ShareAlike and the...
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Dan Hubbard
customer and sales trainer, Sports Broadcaster
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Jessica Chambers
Illinois State University Horticulture Center
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Branden Delk
Illinois State University
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Dr. Jeri Beggs
Illinois State University
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