Event chairs Ed Neaves and Amanda Wycoff talk Ignite the Night: Zoodo at Miller Park Zoo on Saturday, September 21st. Hear about the after-hours experience that's like no other!

For more info, go to https://mpzs.org/zoodo.

Event chairs Ed Neaves and Amanda Wycoff talk Ignite the Night: Zoodo at Miller Park Zoo on Saturday, September 21st. Hear about the after-hours experience that's like no other!
For more info, go to <a href="https://mpzs.org/zoodo">https://mpzs.org/zoodo</a>.

Ignite the Night: Zoodo 2024

Bill Croff gives us the scoop on this year's event set for Saturday, September 28 (2024). Help us raise money to Habitat for Humanity of McLean County. 

Info at https://www.facebook.com/events/380276531681405

Bill Croff gives us the scoop on this year's event set for Saturday, September 28 (2024). Help us raise money to Habitat for Humanity of McLean County. 
Info at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/380276531681405">https://www.facebook.com/events/380276531681405</a>

Cornhole at the Corn Crib 2024

He's a music legend who's taken some of the biggest songs and turned them into the greatest parodies ever. He's career has latest over 40 years and shows no signs of stopping. Weird Al Yankovic recently released a new song, Polkamania, and we chatted about that along with other music topics and his acting career.

He's a music legend who's taken some of the biggest songs and turned them into the greatest parodies ever. He's career has latest over 40 years and shows no signs of stopping. Weird Al Yankovic recently released a new song, Polkamania, and we chatted about that along with other music topics and his acting career.

Weird Al Yankovic

She's the reigning Nathan's Hot Dog Champion and on July 4th, she hopes to win her 10th title. Miki Sudo has been a competitive eater since 2013 and holds numerous world records on top of her mountain of championships.

Miki checked in with Styles to talk about the upcoming July 4th event, what it's like on stage vs what we see on TV, her choice of beverage in competition, does she get sick of any type of food, where she'd like to see competitive eating evolve in America, and more.

She's the reigning Nathan's Hot Dog Champion and on July 4th, she hopes to win her 10th title. Miki Sudo has been a competitive eater since 2013 and holds numerous world records on top of her mountain of championships.
Miki checked in with Styles to talk about the upcoming July 4th event, what it's like on stage vs what we see on TV, her choice of beverage in competition, does she get sick of any type of food, where she'd like to see competitive eating evolve in America, and more.

Miki Sudo (Nathan's Hot Dog Champion)

Chelsea Green joined me to chat about her 10 year anniversary in wrestling, advice she’d give her rookie self, playing off Piper Niven with her current character, pitching ideas for the new TNA crossover with WWE, wanting a Total Divas reboot, and what/if she collects. Plus Chelsea talks road snacks and ‘must have’ travel items.

Catch Chelsea and the WWE Supershow at Grossinger Motors Arena on Saturday, June 22.

You can watch the interview at https://youtu.be/c_zwfTFJKmw?si=SPMI4NXLigXmthYA

Chelsea Green joined me to chat about her 10 year anniversary in wrestling, advice she’d give her rookie self, playing off Piper Niven with her current character, pitching ideas for the new TNA crossover with WWE, wanting a Total Divas reboot, and what/if she collects. Plus Chelsea talks road snacks and ‘must have’ travel items.
Catch Chelsea and the WWE Supershow at Grossinger Motors Arena on Saturday, June 22.
You can watch the interview at https://youtu.be/c_zwfTFJKmw?si=SPMI4NXLigXmthYA

Chelsea Green (WWE)

Richard Gurman was a writer/producer on 'Married... with Children,' the groundbreaking and boundary pushing comedy that launched the Fox Network. What no one knew when the show debut was the impact it would have on the television world and pop culture on 35+ years later.

Richard recently released a book called MARRIED... WITH CHILDREN VS THE WORLD. The book tells the story of the show from inception to finale. You'll read about the original pitch, casting the roles, family-like bond between the cast, behind the scenes tension, and much more. The story is told not only by Richard, but the cast and crew.

I caught up with Richard to talk about the book and what the legacy of the show means to him. 

Richard Gurman was a writer/producer on 'Married... with Children,' the groundbreaking and boundary pushing comedy that launched the Fox Network. What no one knew when the show debut was the impact it would have on the television world and pop culture on 35+ years later.
Richard recently released a book called MARRIED... WITH CHILDREN VS THE WORLD. The book tells the story of the show from inception to finale. You'll read about the original pitch, casting the roles, family-like bond between the cast, behind the scenes tension, and much more. The story is told not only by Richard, but the cast and crew.
I caught up with Richard to talk about the book and what the legacy of the show means to him.

Richard Gurman (Married... with Children)

Tony Khan is the CEO, GM and Head of Creative for All Elite Wrestling and this Sunday, May 26 (2024) the company celebrates the 5th anniversary of their debut PPV event, Double or Nothing. Back in 2019, the company put on their first company PPV even before having a weekly televised show on air. Now, 5 years later they are one of the hottest wrestling promotions in the world.

Tony and I talk about their process of choosing new markets to take their televised product, milestones for the company, power of the brand, potential streaming deals, and more!

Tony Khan is the CEO, GM and Head of Creative for All Elite Wrestling and this Sunday, May 26 (2024) the company celebrates the 5th anniversary of their debut PPV event, Double or Nothing. Back in 2019, the company put on their first company PPV even before having a weekly televised show on air. Now, 5 years later they are one of the hottest wrestling promotions in the world.
Tony and I talk about their process of choosing new markets to take their televised product, milestones for the company, power of the brand, potential streaming deals, and more!

Tony Khan (All Elite Wrestling)

Ed Roland of Collective Soul talks with Styles about their new album 'Here to Eternity' and how it was the last of 3 albums the group had recently recorded. Yes, the last of 3. The other 2 will come out in the 2 years. Ed also talks about the band's recording methods, younger fans finding the band, and their legacy after 30 years. 

Ed Roland of Collective Soul talks with Styles about their new album 'Here to Eternity' and how it was the last of 3 albums the group had recently recorded. Yes, the last of 3. The other 2 will come out in the 2 years. Ed also talks about the band's recording methods, younger fans finding the band, and their legacy after 30 years.

Ed Roland (Collective Soul) - New Album, Recording Methods, + More

During rehearsal/media night of Gamma Phi Circus, we chatted with executive director Marcus Alouan about the 2024 theme - The Magic of Musicals. The show opened with a song from 'Burlesque' with a live singer. The night will also include live musicians to accompany the performers. Marcus tells us the 'wheels are already turning' for next year's theme much like it was this time last year.

The ISU students put in over a 100 hours in training and practice for this weekend's performance and it truly showed by what we saw (watch a preview here). Many of these students will go on after graduation to careers in performance. Past graduates currently hold roles with Cirque Du Soleil, Marvel stunt shows, and on Broadway.

Here is our complete conversation Marcus about this weekend's performances. Get your tickets here.

During rehearsal/media night of Gamma Phi Circus, we chatted with executive director Marcus Alouan about the 2024 theme - The Magic of Musicals. The show opened with a song from 'Burlesque' with a live singer. The night will also include live musicians to accompany the performers. Marcus tells us the 'wheels are already turning' for next year's theme much like it was this time last year.
The ISU students put in over a 100 hours in training and practice for this weekend's performance and it truly showed by what we saw (watch a preview <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wesstylesradio/video/7359033581311626539?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7117350999765435946">here</a>). Many of these students will go on after graduation to careers in performance. Past graduates currently hold roles with Cirque Du Soleil, Marvel stunt shows, and on Broadway.
Here is our complete conversation Marcus about this weekend's performances. Get your tickets <a href="https://goredbirds.evenue.net/events/GP">here</a>.

Gamma Phi Circus '24 Preview with Marcus Alouan

This year’s Slow Art Day on Route 66 is set for Saturday, April 13th from 10a to 2p. I sat down with Aianna Zachary and Santino Lamancusa to talk about the 2024 event that spans both Bloomington and Normal and features 20 locations. Hear how the art community came together to create the first city wide event of its kind for Slow Art Day, how the event continues to grow, and so much more about the art scene in our area.  

Participating Locations (10am – 2pm):
410 Sculpture Park, 410 S. Madison St.
Angel Ambrose Fine Art Studio, 101 W. Monroe St., Suite 201
Art Vortex Studio & Gallery, 101 W. Monroe St., Suite 210
Beluga Press Art Gallery, 313 N Main St. Side B.
Children’s Discovery Museum, 101 E Beaufort St., Normal
Dave Fulghum Photographer, 415 N. Main St. Ste. 1
Herb Eaton Studio and Gallery, 411 N. Center St.
Illinois Art Station, 101 E. Vernon Ave., Normal
Inside Out: Accessible Art, 200 W. Monroe St.
Joann Goetzinger Studio and Gallery, 313 N. Main St.
Main Gallery 404, 404 N. Main St.
Mandy Roeing Fine Art Studio & Gallery, 105-A W. Monroe St.
McLean County Arts Center, 601 N. East St.
McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main St.
The Hangar Art Company, 105 W. Jefferson St.
The House on Garling, 1905 Garling Dr.
The Painted Wraith Curiosity Shoppe, 106 W Monroe St.
Three Square Art Studio, 104 W. Monroe St.
Threshold To Hope, 200 W. Monroe St.
University Galleries of Illinois State University, 11 Uptown Circle #103, Normal

There’ll also be a ‘Closing Reception,’ which all are welcome, happening at The Hangar Art Co. from 2p to 4p.

This year’s <a href="https://illinoisroute66.org/event/slow-art-day-on-route-66-in-bloomington-2024/">Slow Art Day on Route 66</a> is set for Saturday, April 13th from 10a to 2p. I sat down with Aianna Zachary and Santino Lamancusa to talk about the 2024 event that spans both Bloomington and Normal and features 20 locations. Hear how the art community came together to create the first city wide event of its kind for Slow Art Day, how the event continues to grow, and so much more about the art scene in our area.  
Participating Locations (10am – 2pm):
<ul>
<li>410 Sculpture Park, 410 S. Madison St.</li>
<li>Angel Ambrose Fine Art Studio, 101 W. Monroe St., Suite 201</li>
<li>Art Vortex Studio &amp; Gallery, 101 W. Monroe St., Suite 210</li>
<li>Beluga Press Art Gallery, 313 N Main St. Side B.</li>
<li>Children’s Discovery Museum, 101 E Beaufort St., Normal</li>
<li>Dave Fulghum Photographer, 415 N. Main St. Ste. 1</li>
<li>Herb Eaton Studio and Gallery, 411 N. Center St.</li>
<li>Illinois Art Station, 101 E. Vernon Ave., Normal</li>
<li>Inside Out: Accessible Art, 200 W. Monroe St.</li>
<li>Joann Goetzinger Studio and Gallery, 313 N. Main St.</li>
<li>Main Gallery 404, 404 N. Main St.</li>
<li>Mandy Roeing Fine Art Studio &amp; Gallery, 105-A W. Monroe St.</li>
<li>McLean County Arts Center, 601 N. East St.</li>
<li>McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main St.</li>
<li>The Hangar Art Company, 105 W. Jefferson St.</li>
<li>The House on Garling, 1905 Garling Dr.</li>
<li>The Painted Wraith Curiosity Shoppe, 106 W Monroe St.</li>
<li>Three Square Art Studio, 104 W. Monroe St.</li>
<li>Threshold To Hope, 200 W. Monroe St.</li>
<li>University Galleries of Illinois State University, 11 Uptown Circle #103, Normal</li>
</ul>
There’ll also be a ‘Closing Reception,’ which all are welcome, happening at The Hangar Art Co. from 2p to 4p.

Slow Art Day on Route 66 2024 Preview

Hear the unaired full conversations plus bonus episodes with Wes Styles.

Hear the unaired full conversations plus bonus episodes with Wes Styles.

The Styles-Cast with Wes Styles

New York Rangers legend Stéphane Matteau was on hand May 30 to announce their team affiliation with the Bloomington Bison. It was an exciting day and Stéphane reassured fans the Rangers' commitment to not only the team but also city as the partners begins with the 25-26 season. Listen to his comments from the press conference at Grossinger Motors Arena.

New York Rangers legend Stéphane Matteau was on hand May 30 to announce their team affiliation with the Bloomington Bison. It was an exciting day and Stéphane reassured fans the Rangers' commitment to not only the team but also city as the partners begins with the 25-26 season. Listen to his comments from the press conference at Grossinger Motors Arena.

Stéphane Matteau (Bloomington Bison, New York Rangers)

At Grossinger Motors Arena on May 30, the Bloomington Bison announced their first ever head coach in Phillip Barski. Hear his comments from the press event that not only featured his announcement but also the Bison's team affiliation with the New York Rangers

At Grossinger Motors Arena on May 30, the Bloomington Bison announced their first ever head coach in Phillip Barski. Hear his comments from the press event that not only featured his announcement but also the Bison's team affiliation with the New York Rangers

Bloomington Bison Announce Head Coach Phillip Barski

At Grossinger Motors Arena on May 30, the Bloomington Bison announced their five year team affiliation with the New York Rangers. Listen at the Rangers' jersey was revealed to the fans and press on hand for the event.

At Grossinger Motors Arena on May 30, the Bloomington Bison announced their five year team affiliation with the New York Rangers. Listen at the Rangers' jersey was revealed to the fans and press on hand for the event.

Bloomington Bison Reveal Affiliation with New York Rangers

At Grossinger Motors Arena on May 30, the Bloomington Bison announced their five year team affiliation with the New York Rangers. Listen at the Rangers’ jersey was revealed to the fans and press on hand for the event.

At Grossinger Motors Arena on May 30, the Bloomington Bison announced their five year team affiliation with the New York Rangers. Listen at the Rangers’ jersey was revealed to the fans and press on hand for the event.

Bloomington Bison May 30, 2024 Press Conference

AUDIO: Todd Siwak, President and Chief Business Officer of Ferrero North America 

On Monday (June 13) Ferrero announced a major new expansion to their Bloomington plant adding 169,000 square, thus investing $214.4 million in the plant. Construction of the new expansion will begin this fall and be on of the largest production lines for Ferrero outside of Europe. Ferrero says the new expansion will create up to 200 new jobs over a four-year period. 

The new area in the plant will manufacture Kinder Bueno bars and minis, the first time Kinder products will be made in North America. 

AUDIO: Todd Siwak, President and Chief Business Officer of Ferrero North America&nbsp;
On Monday (June 13) Ferrero announced a major new expansion to their Bloomington plant adding 169,000 square, thus investing $214.4 million in the plant. Construction of the new expansion will begin this fall and be on of the largest production lines for Ferrero outside of Europe. Ferrero says the new expansion will create up to 200 new jobs over a four-year period.&nbsp;
The new area in the plant will manufacture Kinder Bueno bars and minis, the first time Kinder products will be made in North America.&nbsp;

Ferrero Press Conference: Todd Siwak

AUDIO: Gov JB Pritzker

On Monday (June 13) Ferrero announced a major new expansion to their Bloomington plant adding 169,000 square, thus investing $214.4 million in the plant. Construction of the new expansion will begin this fall and be on of the largest production lines for Ferrero outside of Europe. Ferrero says the new expansion will create up to 200 new jobs over a four-year period. 

The new area in the plant will manufacture Kinder Bueno bars and minis, the first time Kinder products will be made in North America. 

AUDIO: Gov JB Pritzker
On Monday (June 13) Ferrero announced a major new expansion to their Bloomington plant adding 169,000 square, thus investing $214.4 million in the plant. Construction of the new expansion will begin this fall and be on of the largest production lines for Ferrero outside of Europe. Ferrero says the new expansion will create up to 200 new jobs over a four-year period.&nbsp;
The new area in the plant will manufacture Kinder Bueno bars and minis, the first time Kinder products will be made in North America.&nbsp;

Ferrero Press Conference: Gov. JB JB Pritzker

AUDIO: Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe 

On Monday (June 13) Ferrero announced a major new expansion to their Bloomington plant adding 169,000 square, thus investing $214.4 million in the plant. Construction of the new expansion will begin this fall and be on of the largest production lines for Ferrero outside of Europe. Ferrero says the new expansion will create up to 200 new jobs over a four-year period. 

The new area in the plant will manufacture Kinder Bueno bars and minis, the first time Kinder products will be made in North America. 

AUDIO: Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe&nbsp;
On Monday (June 13) Ferrero announced a major new expansion to their Bloomington plant adding 169,000 square, thus investing $214.4 million in the plant. Construction of the new expansion will begin this fall and be on of the largest production lines for Ferrero outside of Europe. Ferrero says the new expansion will create up to 200 new jobs over a four-year period.&nbsp;
The new area in the plant will manufacture Kinder Bueno bars and minis, the first time Kinder products will be made in North America.&nbsp;

Ferrero Press Conference: Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe

AUDIO: Sylvia Garcia, Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) 

On Monday (June 13) Ferrero announced a major new expansion to their Bloomington plant adding 169,000 square, thus investing $214.4 million in the plant. Construction of the new expansion will begin this fall and be on of the largest production lines for Ferrero outside of Europe. Ferrero says the new expansion will create up to 200 new jobs over a four-year period. 

The new area in the plant will manufacture Kinder Bueno bars and minis, the first time Kinder products will be made in North America. 

AUDIO: Sylvia Garcia, Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)&nbsp;
On Monday (June 13) Ferrero announced a major new expansion to their Bloomington plant adding 169,000 square, thus investing $214.4 million in the plant. Construction of the new expansion will begin this fall and be on of the largest production lines for Ferrero outside of Europe. Ferrero says the new expansion will create up to 200 new jobs over a four-year period.&nbsp;
The new area in the plant will manufacture Kinder Bueno bars and minis, the first time Kinder products will be made in North America.&nbsp;

Ferrero Press Conference: Sylvia Garcia

On Monday (June 13) Ferrero announced a major new expansion to their Bloomington plant adding 169,000 square, thus investing $214.4 million in the plant. Construction of the new expansion will begin this fall and be on of the largest production lines for Ferrero outside of Europe. Ferrero says the new expansion will create up to 200 new jobs over a four-year period. 

The new area in the plant will manufacture Kinder Bueno bars and minis, the first time Kinder products will be made in North America. 

On Monday (June 13) Ferrero announced a major new expansion to their Bloomington plant adding 169,000 square, thus investing $214.4 million in the plant. Construction of the new expansion will begin this fall and be on of the largest production lines for Ferrero outside of Europe. Ferrero says the new expansion will create up to 200 new jobs over a four-year period.&nbsp;
The new area in the plant will manufacture Kinder Bueno bars and minis, the first time Kinder products will be made in North America.&nbsp;

Ferrero June 13, 2022 Press Conference

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