Bird Fans 4 Ever Podcast

Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 85 Ellen McGrew

🎙️ Episode 85 of the Bird Fans 4 Ever Podcast is now available! We're joined by Illinois State women's basketball great Ellen McGrew. A two-time Laurie Mabry Award winner, All-Gateway Conference selection, and member of the historic 1989 Redbird team that remains the only ISU women's team to win an NCAA Tournament game, Ellen shares stories from her outstanding career in Normal. We discuss her path to Illinois State, her playing days under Jill Hutchison, and the lifelong impact of being a Redbird. 🔴🐦 Listen now! #BirdFans4Ever #ISUWBB #BackTheBirds #RedbirdNation

Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 84 NIL Brennan White and Jason Higdon

Tonight on Bird Fans 4 Ever, we’re talking Illinois State basketball and the changing landscape surrounding Redbird hoops with Brennan White from Illinois State University and Jason Higdon from Empower The Nest. We’ll discuss NIL, roster building, player retention, recruiting, and what the future looks like for Illinois State basketball as college athletics continues to evolve. From behind-the-scenes support for student-athletes to the challenges facing mid-major basketball programs in today’s environment, this is a conversation Redbird basketball fans won’t want to miss. Please welcome Brennan White and Jason Higdon from Empower The Nest to Bird Fans 4 Ever!

Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 83 Daniel Sobkowicz and Tommy Rittenhouse

NEW EPISODE ALERT – Birdfans4ever  Episode 83 is LIVE and you don’t want to miss this one! We sit down with QB Tommy Rittenhouse and WR Daniel Sobkowiscz — two of the key offensive playmakers who helped lead the Redbirds on their incredible run to the FCS Championship Game.  From their journeys to Illinois State to breaking down the unforgettable 2025 season, these teammates share it all:  How they found their way to ISU  Behind-the-scenes stories from a championship-caliber season  Their perspectives on the biggest games and clutch moments  What it felt like to compete on the national stage  A sneak peek at what’s next for both of them This is a must-listen for any Redbird fan who wants the inside story straight from the guys who lived it.  Tune in now and relive the run! #Birdfans4ever #RedbirdFootball #FCS #CollegeFootball #Podcast #BehindTheScenes #RoadToTheChampionship

Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 82 Elyce Knudsen

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨 Hey BirdFans! 🔴⚪️ Episode 82 of Bird Fans 4 Ever is live and we’re joined by former Illinois State guard Elyce Knudsen! We talk about: 🏀 Her basketball journey from Millikin to Illinois State 🔥 Her playing style and approach to the game ⭐ The first moment at ISU when she realized, “this is Division I basketball” 👀 How watching Paige Robinson helped influence her path to becoming a Redbird A great conversation looking back at Elyce’s Redbird journey. 🎧 Listen now! #BirdFans4Ever #BackTheBirds #ISURedbirds

Bird Fans 4 Ever Episode 81 Brian Gant

This episode highlights Brian Gant, one of the toughest and most reliable Redbird weak‑side linebackers of the 1980s. The fast, instinctive defenders who could flip momentum with a single play. Together, Gant’s career and the legacy of ISU’s weak‑side linebackers make for another great episode celebrating Redbird football history.