20 Best Central Illinois Podcasts

1. Shootin' the Breeze with Your Local Weather Authority

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WMBD/WYZZ's team of meteorologists are teaming up to talk about the weather here in Central Illinois. Discussions can range from big storms that are brewing to just learning more about how forecasting works behind the scenes. Chief Meteorologist Chris Yates is joined by Morning Show Meteorologist Molly Naslund and Weekend Meteorologist Adam Sherwinski.MORE Category Weather Phenomena, Forecasting Techniques, Historical Weather Events
Producer/Network WMBD/WYZZ
Email ****@wmbd.com
Location Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 137.2KTwitter 15.7KInstagram 10.5K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Building BN

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Bloomington-Normal EDC discusses economic development industry trends, best practices, and development news in Central Illinois.
Category Economic Development, Industry Trends, Community Enhancement
Host Patrick Hoban
Producer/Network Building BN
Email ****@bnedc.org
Location Bloomington, Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 2.5KTwitter 1K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. The Starting Lineup 98.9

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The Best Local Sports Show/Podcast in Central Illinois Saturday's 9 to 10 A.M. on 98.9 The Game or Download the Podcast on EffinghamRadio.Com or Our App
Category Sports, Local Events, Community Activities
Producer/Network thestartinglineup989
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 60 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Out and About

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A weekly spotlight on arts activities in Central Illinois. Every Friday, host Mae Gilliland Wright of Arts Partners of Central Illinois talks with area actors, musicians, artists and community leaders about an upcoming arts event. Out and About is supported, in part, by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.MORE Category Culture, Community Engagement, Local Events
Host Mae Gilliland Wright
Producer/Network WCBU Peoria Public Radio
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Peoria, Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 6.5KTwitter 2.4KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

5. 3-in-1 Podcast

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From the WCIA 3 Sports team, a podcast about all things sports in central Illinois. From high school sports, to Illinois athletics and beyond. The team brings a unique take to sports with this podcast.MORE Category Sports, High School Athletics, College Athletics
Producer/Network WCIA 3 Sports
Email ****@wcia.com
Location Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 193.8KTwitter 44.5KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. The Table

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We love to talk business, leadership, community engagement and involvement. So, why not share those conversations? Brad Wike and Chris Hembrough meet with Business Leaders and Community Leaders throughout Central Illinois each month to bring you their stories. You'll hear how they overcame challenges and learned valuable lessons that you can apply to your own business or organization. Plus, they might just give you a few laughs along the way.MORE Category Business, Leadership, Community Engagement
Hosts Brad Wike, Chris Hembrough
Producer/Network Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services
Email ****@peerlessrestoration.com
Location Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 3.6KTwitter 232Instagram 881 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. The 217 Today Podcast

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Keep up with news in Central Illinois every weekday with 217 Today. Hear the day's headlines, along with one deeper dive, in just ten minutes. Learn about the people and places that make Central Illinois unique with 217 Today.MORE Category Local News, Community Highlights, Regional Topics
Host Kimberly Schofield
Producer/Network Illinois Public Media - WILL
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 14 Get Email Contact

8. ROE 17 POD

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Education is empowerment. Join Regional Office of Education # 17, an educational service agency in Central Illinois as we interview different educators, leaders, innovators, and creators who are reimagining PK-12 education. Join us every other week on Tuesdays!MORE Category Education, Regional Services, PK-12 Education
Host Mark Jontry
Producer/Network Regional Office of Education # 17
Email ****@roe17.org
Location Bloomington, Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 2.1KTwitter 580 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. Dialogue

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With the launch of Illinois Soul comes a new local community affairs program, Dialogue, airing each week and highlighting issues important to Black communities in central Illinois. Tune in Saturdays at 11am and again Tuesdays at 7pm on WILL-FM 101.1 to hear interviews along with in-depth stories from the IPM News team about education, health, politics, arts and more.MORE Category Community Affairs, Black Communities, Local Issues
Producer/Network Illinois Public Media - WILL
Email ****@illinois.edu
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10. Out Standing in the Field

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Out Standing in the Field is a podcast from the DeWitt, Macon & Piatt County University of Illinois Extension offices. Educator Doug Gucker covers seasonal agriculture issues specific to Central Illinois. Follow him on Twitter @SoilWaterDougUniversity of Illinois * U.S. Department of Agriculture * Local Extension Councils CooperatingUniversity of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.If you need reasonable accommodation to participate please contact the extension office at 217.877.6042.MORE Category Agriculture, Education, Local Extension Programs
Producer/Network University of Illinois Extension in DeWitt, Macon & Piatt Counties
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Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

11. Keep Your Day Job

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The Keep Your Day Job Podcast is an interview show with the goal of shining a light onto some of the more colorful people in Central Illinois.
Category Politics, Social Initiatives, Culture
Host Edward Cimoch
Producer/Network Ed See
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 14 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. The Rivalry

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Central Illinois sports talk. Host Michael Corum with special guest hosts each episode. Talking regional professional and college sports and just being idiots in general.
Category Sports Culture, Matchup Analysis, Community Engagement
Producer/Network Michael Corum
Location Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 295 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. The Work

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Brought to you by Capital Area Career Center. Telling the stories of CACC, career and technical education, and workforce development throughout Central Illinois.
Producer/Network Robert Ferriell
Email ****@caccschool.org
Location Illinois, United States
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Facebook 3.6KInstagram 1.1K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Going The Distance

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From weekly cross country meets to Nike Nationals in track, Going The Distance covers everything running. Based out of Morton Illinois, and lead by podcast host, Nicholas Delgado, Going The Distance will focus on high school running in central Illinois with special guests and interviews as well as a plethora of topics around the sport, highlighting ranking predictions, weekly meets, statistics, and more.MORE Category High School Sports, Competitive Racing, Running Community
Producer/Network Nicholas Delgado
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 44 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Living United in Central Illinois

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Living United is a regular podcast produced by United Way of Central Illinois sharing both the stories of the programs, people and organizations creating change in our community, along with how you can help.MORE Category Community Programs, Social Change, Volunteerism
Producer/Network United Way of Central Illinois
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Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Out and About Podcast

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Every Friday afternoon on Day to Day join WCBU's Nathan Irwin and Suzette Boulais, executive director of Arts Partners of Central Illinois for a look at current and upcoming art & cultural events across the region. Day to Day, weekdays at noon on WCBU.MORE Category Arts, Culture, Events
Producer/Network WCBU 89.9
Email ****@bradley.edu
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact