Episodes

  • Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 74 Dave Schumer

    Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 74 Dave Schumer
    Aug 19 2025
    🎙️ Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 74 features a true Redbird legend: Dave Schumer, who started all four years from 1986 to 1989 for Illinois State. In this episode, the hosts dive into Schumer’s impressive collegiate career, including: 🏈🏆 Second Team All-MVC honors during his junior year 🏈🏆 First Team All-MVC selection as a senior 🛡️ Durability & Excellence: Starting every season for four straight years is no small feat, especially in the physically demanding world of college football. 🧠 Reflections on leadership, consistency, and what it meant to wear the ISU jersey for four straight seasons
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    48 mins
  • Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 73 Landon Moore

    Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 73 Landon Moore
    Aug 11 2025
    🎙️ **New Episode Drop – Birdfans4ever Podcast!** 🟥🐦 We’ve got a **special guest** joining us this week — **Landon Moore** is in the building! The hometown favorite and former St. Francis (PA) and Butler guard is bringing his talents back to **Normal** for his final college season with **Illinois State Men’s Basketball**! In this episode, Landon opens up about: 🏀 Why he chose to finish his career at **ISU** 🧠 What being a **senior leader** means to him and how he's helping guide the younger Redbirds 🛡️ How playing in the **Big East** sharpened his defensive mindset — and why he’s ready to guard the opposing team’s top threat 🏕️ His experience as a **counselor** at the same ISU Basketball Camp he once attended as a kid 🔥 His desire to be part of a **winning culture** and bring success back to Redbird Arena ❤️ And yes — he shares some love for a few of his **favorite ISU players of the past** Landon’s story is one of heart, hustle, and homecoming. You won’t want to miss this one. 🎧 Available now on all platforms – search *Birdfans4ever Podcast* and hit play! Remember to hit the Subscribe button #Birdfans4ever #ISURedbirds #LandonMoore #CollegeBasketball #MVC #HomegrownTalent #DefendTheNest
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    35 mins
  • Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 72 Ty Pence and Trevor Arbogast

    Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 72 Ty Pence and Trevor Arbogast
    Jun 11 2025
    We’re joined by Trevor Arbogast, founder of @RDB1Media, and Ty Pence, standout player for @redbird_mbb! Trevor dives into how and why he launched the go-to blog for all things Illinois State Athletics And together, he and Ty talk about their awesome new apparel collab — where 75% of profits go straight to the 1998 Club, helping raise NIL $ for the ISU Men’s Basketball team This one’s for the true BirdFans Listen now — link in bio! #BirdFans4ever #ISURedbirds #RDB1Media #TyPence #NIL #CollegeHoops #SupportTheSquad #Episode72 #GoBirds
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    40 mins
  • Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 71 Malachi Poindexter

    Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 71 Malachi Poindexter
    Jun 4 2025
    🎙️ BirdFans4Ever Podcast Ep. 71 is LIVE!We're joined by @Malachi_P5 to talk:🔴 His journey to Illinois State🎯 Chasing the ISU season FT% record🏆 The Redbirds' unforgettable CBI run & CHAMPIONSHIP win!Don't miss this one! 🔗👇 BirdFans4Ever #RedbirdHoops #RollBirds
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    43 mins
  • Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 70 Alana Laster, Jaye Mack, and Sara Wabi

    Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 70 Alana Laster, Jaye Mack, and Sara Wabi
    May 21 2025
    We're soaring into a milestone episode with not one, not two, but three incredible guests from the Illinois State University Gymnastics team! Alana Laster, Jaye Mack, and Sara Wabi are all standout athletes and 2025 NCAA Regional Qualifiers, and they’re joining us to talk about their journey, their season, and what it means to represent ISU on the national stage. Trust us—you don’t want to miss this one. Available now on YouTube and all major platforms. BirdFans4ever #illinoisstateuniversity #redbirdgymnastics #NCAARegionals
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    46 mins
  • Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 69 Brennan White Director of NIL

    Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 69 Brennan White Director of NIL
    May 14 2025
    Bird Fans 4Ever — Episode 69 is live! This week’s guest: Brennan White, representing Fly With Us—the Illinois State Women’s Basketball NIL Collective. We talk NIL, Brennan’s journey to Illinois State, the many facets of his job, and how Fly With Us is changing the game for ISU athletes. Don’t miss it. #BirdFans4Ever #FlyWithUs #RedbirdNation
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    28 mins
  • Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 68 Dalton Banks

    Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 68 Dalton Banks
    May 6 2025
    We sat down with ISU Men’s Basketball Captain Dalton Banks for one of our most inspiring conversations yet. After transferring from SIU, Dalton faced a tough but transformational journey — from uncovering a lingering injury to rebuilding his game and mindset. He opens up about leadership, the winning culture at ISU, and what it meant to go out as a CBI Champion. This one’s for anyone who believes in comebacks, team culture, and finishing strong. #Birdfans4everPodcast #ISUMBB #DaltonBanks #CBIChamps #RedbirdNation #CollegeHoops #Leadership
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    48 mins
  • Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 67 Dan Muller & Shoes That Fit.org

    Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 67 Dan Muller & Shoes That Fit.org
    Apr 30 2025
    New Podcast Episode Dropping Now! In this special episode of BirdFans4Ever, Dan Muller takes us behind the scenes to talk about Shoes That Fit — a charity that’s close to his heart, providing brand-new shoes to kids in need. Listen as we highlight this incredible cause and how YOU can help make a difference! WWW. shoesthatfit.org #BirdFans4Ever #ShoesThatFit #RedbirdNation #GiveBack
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    9 mins