With Jack Vance & Matt Bennett Guest: David Lane David Schrock Mike Claiborne

April 29, 2024, Mike Claiborne, St. Louis Cardinals & Missouri Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster, joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Matt Bennett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the Cardinals' most recent series. Listen to the podcast now!

April 29, 2024, David Schrock, of The Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce, joined co hosts, Jack Vance and Matt Bennett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday, to talk about upcoming events for the Chamber of Commerce. Listen to the podcast now!

David Lane, Assistant Director of Field Service at Greater St. Louis Area Council Scouting, joined co hosts Jack Vance & Matt Bennett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday, to give an update on Boy Scouts & upcoming Dueling Pianos for Scouting event. Listen to the podcast now!

Clay Gerhard, Executive Director of the Decatur Park District, and Dustin Bradshaw, Manager of the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater, joined co-hosts John West & Dan Martini to talk about the upcoming featured acts at the Devon Amphitheater this summer. Listen to the podcast now!

Tom Brinkoetter of Brinkoetter Realtors joined co-hosts John West & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the market and listing agreements.

April 22, 2024- Mike Claiborne, St. Louis Cardinals & Missouri Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster, joined co-hosts John West & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the recent Cardinals series, the passing of former Cardinals legend Whitey Herzog, and Herzog's impact on former players, and Listen to the podcast now!

April 15, 2024, Natalie Beck of The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation joined co-hosts John west & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the inaugural " That's what She said" Macon County" event, and She Gave Women's Giving Circle. Listen to the Podcast Now!

April 15, 2024 – Debbie Bogle of the United Way joined co-hosts John West & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about their upcoming Food Truck Frenzy event  Listen to the podcast now!

April 15, 2024- Mike Claiborne, St. Louis Cardinals & Missouri Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster, joined co-hosts John West & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to recap the Masters and first weeks of the baseball season. Listen to the podcast now!

Kyle Karsten joined the show to give his update on The Salvation Army.

Deborah Benson & Melody McCoy joined the show talk about Illini Supply and its 75th Anniversary.

Phil Romano, Ed Smith & Stephanie Stukins joined the show to talk about Habitat for Humanity.

St. Louis Cardinals Broadcaster and Missouri Sports Hall of Fame member Mike Claiborne joined the show to talk about the first week of the Cardinals season.

April 1st, 2024- Pastor Ken White & Denise White joined co-hosts John West & Dan Martini to talk about their entrepreneurial endeavors and life of ministry. Listen to the podcast now!

April 1, 2024- Brass Horn’s Ryan Spurlock joined co-hosts John West & Dan Martini to talk about an upcoming Made To Measure event at Brass Horn and gearing up for prom season. Listen to the podcast now!

April 1, 2024- Mike Claiborne, St. Louis Cardinals & Missouri Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster, joined co-hosts John West & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the first week of baseball season. Listen to the podcast now!

With Jack Vance & Michael Breheny Guests: Gretchen Murphy Jeff Ingle

March 25, 2024- Jeff Ingle, from the Decatur Club, joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about upcoming events at the Club. Listen to the podcast now!

March 25th, 2024- Gretchen Murphy joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the success of Murphy & Co., and what to expect this upcoming season. Listen to the podcast now!

March 18, 2024- George Mason of Vietnam's Veterans' Recognition of Central Illinois, joined co-hosts John West & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about an upcoming event. Listen to the podcast now!

March 18, 2024- Kyle May of Fleet Fleet joined co-hosts John West & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about an upcoming event and gives a store update. Listen to the podcast now!

March 18, 2024- Aric Lee from United Way joined co-hosts John West & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the upcoming March Madness tournament and the expectations of the Fighting Illini. Listen to the podcast now!

Jack West & Matt Bennett Guests Included:  Logan Hutton - Mt. Zion Braves Student and Broadcaster Broken Bouge Band Kevin and Aryn Callarman - 121 Coffee Run Jerry Johnson - Decatur Arts Council

March 4, 2024- Melanie Brown, Ben Sellmeyer, & Sarah Mills, joined co-hosts John West & Matt Bennett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the impact of the Central Illinois CEO Program, and how this program sets up high school students for life all high school. Listen to the podcast now!

March 4, 2024- Dan Watkins from God's Shelter of Love, joined co-hosts John West & Matt Bennett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about a recent success story, update on Blessingdale's, and how else the organization lives out its mission. Listen to the podcast now!

March 4, 2024- Aric Lee, from United Way, joined co-hosts John West & Matt Bennett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to recap last Friday's Sectional Final between Mt. Zion & MacArthur, preview tonight's Super-Sectional match up between Mt. Zion & Centralia, talk Illini basketball, & Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA Division I scoring record. Listen to the podcast now!

February 26, 2024- John House, of Best One Tire, joined co-hosts John West & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about how his family built the business and created a legacy. Listen to the podcast now!

February 26, 2024- Abby Koester, from the Ronald McDonald House Charities, joined co-hosts John West & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about an upcoming fundraisers and discusses how families are selected to stay at the Ronald McDonald House.

February 26, 2024- Aric Lee, from United Way, joined co-hosts John West & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about Illini falling to Penn State, St. Teresa winning the Regional Championship, previews the next round of IHSA Basketball Playoffs, and Cubs signing Cody Bellinger. Listen to the podcast now!

February 19, 2024- Joanie Keyes joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the 22nd Polar Plunge at Lake Decatur, and how funds raised will support the Special Olympics. Listen to the podcast now!

February 19, 2024- Jerry Johnson, from the Decatur Area Arts Council, joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the Arts Council hosting its third Annual Trivia Night. Listen to the podcast now!

February 19, 2024- Aric Lee, from the United Way, joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about hosting United Way's Trivia Night this weekend, IHSA Basketball Playoffs, and a recap and preview of Illini Basketball. Listen to the podcast now!

February 12, 2024- Kevin Miller, Michael Baran, & Jenna Heckethorn joined Co-hosts John West & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the film "The Baton Rouge Serial Killer: Derrick Todd Lee. Listen to the Podcast now!

February 12, 2024- Ray & Kim Fields, Papa Murphy’s owners, joined co-hosts John West & Dan Martini  on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about upcoming promotions, their different store locations & specialty items. Listen to the Podcast Now!

February 12. 2024- Aric Lee, United Way, joined co-hosts John West & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to recap Super Bowl 58 and to talk about high school basketball. Listen to the Podcast!  

February 5, 2024- Zach Garrett & Nick Alexander, Ivory Brothers, joined co-hosts John West & Michael Bennett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about dueling pianos and an upcoming event. Listen to the podcast now!

February 5, 2024- Bryan Mikeworth & Heather Stoa, from Decatur Rotary Club, joined co-hosts John West & Matt Bennett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about an effort to bring two Ukrainian families to the Decatur community. Listen to the podcast now!

February 5, 2024- Major Randall Summit from the Salvation Army joined co-hosts Dr. Isaac Zuniga & Rebekah Zuniga to talk about the community coming together to help those in need. Listen to the podcast now!

February 5, 2024- Aric Lee, United Way, joined co-hosts John West & Matt Bennett on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about high school basketball, Illini, Olivia Lett reaching 100 wins as the head coach of the Millikin Women's Basketball team, & previews the Super Bowl. 

January 29, 2024- Rikki Parker from the Children’s Museum of IL joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about an upcoming Mardi Gras event. Listen to the podcast now!

January 29, 2024- Matt Crawford, owner of Crawford's Pizza, joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about his latest business venture, RTB Fitness (Raising The Bar Fitness). Listen to the podcast now!

January 29, 2024- Aric Lee, United Way, joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Michael Breheny on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about his 1,000th broadcast, recaps the NFC Championship games, & talks about the Illini struggles. Listen to the podcast now!

January 15, 2024- Josh Minnes joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about his donut shop, Big Hungrys Daylight Donuts. Listen to the podcast now!

January 15, 2024- Aric Lee, from United Way, joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the Illini's struggles against Maryland, preview the baseball season, & recap the NFL Wildcard games. Listen to the podcast now!

January 15, 2024- Dr. Ken Hendriksen & Jenny Brummer of St. Teresa joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about Catholic School's Week and the impact of a Catholic School education.. Listen to the podcast now!

January 8, 2024- Melverta Wilkins, Cheryl Dampeer, Denita Hentz, & Johnette Mitchell, joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to talk about the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day March. Listen to the podcast now!

January 8, 2024- Joe Perry, from Perry Products, joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Dan Martini to talk about the hottest items for sale, the company's founding, & Perry's Suspenders. Listen to the podcast now!

January 8, 2024- Aric Lee, from United Way, joined co-hosts Jack Vance & Dan Martini on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday  to talk Illini basketball, the Bears' plan for Justin Fields, & previews the National Championship. Listen to the podcast now!

December 11, 2023- Major Randall Summit from the Salvation Army joined co-hosts John West & Jack Vance on Soy City Buzz on First Mid Monday to give an update on bell ringing, Cold Cots, and the food pantry during this holiday season. Listen to the podcast now!