🚨 Bird Fans Forever – Episode 76 🚨
Charles Calhoun II shares his Redbird journey—from being recruited for defense to thriving on the offensive line. He mastered run blocking, protected QBs, and fulfilled a promise to his grandfather by becoming an attorney. 🏈⚖️
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🎙️ Birdfans4ever – Episode 75: Brandon Lieb Talks Leadership, Culture, and the Road Ahead 🏀
In this special 75th episode of Birdfans4ever, we’re joined by Brandon Lieb, a graduate student and leader on the Illinois State men’s basketball team.
In this episode, Brandon opens up about:
It’s an honest and inspiring conversation with a player who exemplifies heart, resilience, and leadership.
🔥 Whether you’re a die-hard Redbird fan or just love great basketball stories, this is one you don’t want to miss.
🎧 Listen now on YouTube Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
📱 Don’t forget to follow us @Birdfans4ever for updates and behind-the-scenes content!
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🎙️ 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:
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🎙️ **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!
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#Birdfans4ever #ISURedbirds #LandonMoore #CollegeBasketball #MVC #HomegrownTalent #DefendTheNest
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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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🎙️ 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! 🔗👇
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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.
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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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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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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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