20 Best Central Illinois Podcasts
Central Illinois Podcasts
Here are 20 Best Central Illinois Podcasts worth listening to in 2025. Subscribe in one place on FeedSpot Reader.
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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 U2060u2060u2060u2060u2060u2060u2060u2060u2060u2060u2060u2060Patrick Hoban
Producer/Network Building BN
Email ****@bnedc.org
Location Bloomington, Illinois, United States
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2. 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
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 133.2KTwitter 15.7KInstagram 10.3K Avg Length 42 min Get Email Contact
3. 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
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 6.4KTwitter 2.4KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 5 min Get Email Contact
4. 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
Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 58 Avg Length 54 min 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
Apple Rating 3.8/5Facebook 187.4KTwitter 44.5KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 24 min 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
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 3.5KTwitter 232Instagram 844 Avg Length 39 min Get Email Contact
7. 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
Facebook 3.5KInstagram 1K Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact
8. 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
Apple Rating 4.4/5 Get Email Contact
9. 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 that are reimagining PK-12 education. Join us on Tuesday mornings for 17 minutes with ROE # 17.MORE Category Education, Regional Services, PK-12 Education
Producer/Network Regional Office of Education # 17
Email ****@roe17.org
Location Bloomington, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 2KTwitter 611 Avg Length 15 min Get Email Contact
10. 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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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
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 14 Avg Length 53 min 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
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 295 Avg Length 50 min Get Email Contact
13. 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
Apple Rating 4.6/5 Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact
14. 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
Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact
15. 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
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 11 min Get Email Contact
16. 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
Avg Length 7 min Get Email Contact
Central Illinois shows hosts and producers
Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | |
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U2060u2060u2060u2060u2060u2060u2060u2060u2060u2060u2060u2060Patrick Hoban | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildingbn | ||
Mae Gilliland Wright | Host | wcbu.org/podcast/out-and-about | ||
Brad Wike | Co Host | buzzsprout.com/2146892 | ||
Chris Hembrough | Co Host | buzzsprout.com/2146892 | ||
Kimberly Schofield | Host | |||
Edward Cimoch | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kydj-podcast | ||
Regional Office Of Education # 17 | blubrry.com/1470642/129139706/make-reading-fun-with-sara-welch | 31 | ||
Robert Ferriell | buzzsprout.com/2043763/14019811-episode-212-sangamonceo-and-lrs-ice-rink-featuring-yashwi-lilly-and-cooper.mp3 | 23 | ||
Wmbd/wyzz | share.transistor.fm/s/e17a004a | 20 | ||
Nicholas Delgado | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingthedistance/episodes/S1E5-October-Is-Here-e1oflss | 20 | ||
Wcia 3 Sports | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wcia-3-sports/episodes/Illinois-beats-Michigan-for-seventh-straight-time-e2el3qs | 20 | ||
Michael Corum | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-corum/episodes/Episode-103-Week-4-NFL-e29t80j | 20 | ||
Thestartinglineup989 | thestartinglineup989.podbean.com/e/episode-975-the-starting-lineup-may-1st-just-another-day-just-another-portal-overreaction | 20 |
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