Redbird Buzz podcast hosts 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, the hosts speak with Redbirds about their unique stories, journeys, and contributions.
In addition to listening to the MP3s in this collection, listeners can find the show on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and other podcast providers. Transcripts available at https://alumni.illinoisstate.edu/podcast/.
Submissions from 2024
Redbird Buzz Episode 46: Instructional Assistant Professor and Retired Director of Sports Information Tom Lamonica, M.S. '88, September 18, 2024, John Twork and Tom Lamonica
Redbird Buzz Episode 45: Steve Pankow '11, September 16, 2024, John Twork and Steve Pankow
Redbird Buzz Episode 44: Executive Director of Admissions and Recruitment Marketing Jeff Mavros, M.S. '06, September 5, 2024, John Twork and Jeff Mavros
Redbird Buzz Episode 43: Caroline Lecoeur '21, August 29, 2024, Rachel Kobus and Caroline Lecoeur
Redbird Buzz Episode 42: Provost Dr. Ani Yazedjian, August 20, 2024, Rachel Kobus and Ani Yazedjian
Redbird Buzz Episode 41: David Breen '88, June 4, 2024, Rachel Kobus and David Breen
Redbird Buzz Episode 40: Jennifer Rudnicke '91, May 6, 2024, John Twork and Jennifer Rudnicke
Redbird Buzz Episode 39b: Alicia Bettes '94, April 25, 2024, Rachel Kobus and Alicia Bettes
Redbird Buzz Episode 39a: President Aondover Tarhule, John Twork and Aondover Tarhule
Redbird Buzz Episode 38: Kelly Rhoades '14, March 27, 2024, John Twork and Kelly Rhoades
Redbird Buzz Episode 37: Professor and Chair of English Dr. Katherine Ellison, March 13, 2024, John Twork and Katherine Ellison
Redbird Buzz Episode 36: James Mercer '91, February 29, 2024, John Twork and James Mercer
Redbird Buzz Episode 35: Bunmi Akinnusotu, M.S. '06, February 20, 2024, Rachel Kobus and Bunmi Akinnusotu
Submissions from 2023
Redbird Buzz Episode 33: Dr. R. David Edmunds, M.A. '66, LL.D. '02, November 3, 2023, John Twork and David Edmunds
Redbird Buzz Episode 32: Robert DuGrenier, M.F.A. '79, October 23, 2023, Rachel Kobus and Robert DuGrenier
Redbird Buzz Episode 30: Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Dr. Jana Albrecht, M.S. '06, Ph.D. '20, September 7, 2023, John Twork and Jana Albrecht
Redbird Buzz Episode 31: Professor of Psychology Dawn McBride, September 5, 2023, John Twork and Dawn McBride
Redbird Buzz: Dean of the Mennonite College of Nursing Dr. Judy Neubrander, August 15, 2023, John Twork and Judy Neubrander
Redbird Buzz Episode 29: Dr. Taiwo Durowade '09, August 2, 2023, Rachel Kobus and Taiwo Durowade
Redbird Buzz Episode 28: Greg Cameron '80, August 1, 2023, John Twork and Greg Cameron
Redbird Buzz: Dr. joyce gillie gossum '78, July 26, 2023, Rachel Kobus and Joyce Gillie Gossum
Redbird Buzz Episode 27: Erin Levzow '06, July 13, 2023, Rachel Kobus and Erin Levzow
Redbird Buzz Episode 26: Candice Halbert '01, June 15, 2023, Rachel Kobus and Candice Halbert
Redbird Buzz Episode 25: Barb Dallinger '81, M.S. '01, June 14, 2023, Rachel Kobus and Barb Dallinger
Redbird Buzz Episode 24: Student Trustee Ash Ebikhumi, May 16, 2023, Rachel Kobus and Ash Ebikhumi
Redbird Buzz Episode 23: Jane Lynch '82, May 1, 2023, Rachel Kobus and Jane Lynch
Redbird Buzz Episode 22: Director of the Office of Sustainability Elisabeth Reed, April 18, 2023, John Twork and Elisabeth Reed
Redbird Buzz Episode 21: George Pruitt '68, M.S. '70, L.H.D. '94,, April 11, 2023, Rachel Kobus and George Pruitt
Redbird Buzz Episode 20: Dr. Sarah Gerson '06, March 28, 2023, John Twork and Sarah Gerson
Redbird Buzz Episode 19: University Archivist April Anderson-Zorn Discusses History-Making Women, March 7, 2023, Rachel Kobus and April Anderson-Zorn
Redbird Buzz Episode 18: Regina Smith '06, February 27, 2023, John Twork and Regina Smith
Redbird Buzz Episode 17: Dean of the College of Engineering Dr. Thomas Keyser, Feburary 6, 2023, John Twork and Tom Keyser
Redbird Buzz Episode 16: Esports Program Director David Kirk, M.S. '16, January 24, 2023, Rachel Kobus and David Kirk
Redbird Buzz Episode 34: Director and Chief Curator of University Galleries Kendra Paitz, M.B.A. '06, M.A. '11, January 17, 2024, Rachel Kobus and Kendra Paitz
Submissions from 2022
Redbird Buzz Episode 15: Dr. Mary Manz Simon '69, December 6, 2022, Rachel Kobus and Mary Manz Simon
Redbird Buzz Episode 14: Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Katrina Beck, '19, M.S. '21, November 17, 2022, John Twork and Katrina Beck
Redbird Buzz Episode 13: Katy Winge '15, October 10, 2022, John Twork and Katy Winge
Redbird Buzz Episode 12: Liz Flores '12, October 3, 2022, Rachel Kobus and Liz Flores
Redbird Buzz Episode 11: Tiara Tucker '04, M.S. '09, September 26, 2022, Rachel Kobus and Tiara M. Tucker
Redbird Buzz Episode 10: Executive Director of Admissions Jeff Mavros, M.S. '06, September 8, 2022, John Twork and Jeff Mavros
Redbird Buzz Episode 9: Keith Habersberger '09, August 22, 2022, Rachel Kobus and Keith Habersberger
Redbird Buzz Episode 8: Provost Aondover Tarhule, August 15, 2022, John Twork and Aondover Tarhule
Redbird Buzz Episode 7: Sam Alex '07, August 8, 2022, Rachel Kobus and Sam Alex
Redbird Buzz Episode 6: Abe Lopez-Brown '12, July 19, 2022, Rachel Kobus and Abe Lopez-Brown
Redbird Buzz Episode 5: Ryan Cermak and Head Baseball Coach Steve Holm, July 6, 2022, John Twork, Ryan Cermak, and Steve Holm
Redbird Buzz Episode 4: Chris Voelz '70, June 20, 2022, Nick Erickson and Chris Voelz
Redbird Buzz Episode 3: Jim Bennet '87, June 6, 2022, Rachel Kobus and Jim Bennet
Redbird Buzz Episode 2: Dr. Jill Hutchison, M.S. '69, and Dr. Linda Herman, M.S. '72, Ed.D. '83, May 16, 2022, John Twork, Jill Hutchison, and Linda Herman
Redbird Buzz Episode 1: President Terri Goss Kinzy, May 2, 2022, Rachel Kobus and Terri Goss Kinzy