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WBDG alum and current WIBC Multimedia News Content Producer Kurt Darling joins us on the #WBDG58 Marathon. The interview, which is joined in progress, talks about his time at WBDG and what he's doing now! Kurt is also a radio network broadcaster for the IHSAA Champions Network and a sports broadcaster on the ISC Network

NBA play-by-play legend and WBDG alumnus, Kevin Calabro, calls in and talks about his job as an NBA broadcaster and his time on the WBDG staff in the 1970's.

Two students from the Area 31 Horticulture Program stop by to discuss the Area 31 Career Center Horticulture Plant Sale happening today and tomorrow. The plant sale will be open to the public on Saturday from 10:30 am-2 pm.

So, things got a little crazy with this episode. Due to a miscommunication, Tevin Studdard arrived late. So, the first half is a smorgasbord episode where Emerson, Landen Nelson and Jon Easter talk about a variety of issues. Tevin Studdard (author, father, youth advocate and media personality) arrives at the around the 30 minute mark, and Emerson does a full show. It's an hour-long extravaganza!

Dr. Jeff Butts, the Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, sits down with Wayne Township Elementary Teacher of the Year, Ms. Sarah Becker! He also shares a lot of updates and information and celebrates the great things going on in the #WeAreWayne school community over the last week!

Lorelai Smith & Maggie KoukourisTodays Topics: -Would you want to live in a world with magic in it? -Would you rather be able to speed read or run very fast? -What song do you know word for word? -If you were in a cooking competition what food would you make? -What is the strangest thing you have eaten? -If you could live on Mars what would you do? -If you were immoral for a day what would you do? -If you had to be a Disney character who would you be?

It's May! That means WBDG 58 Marathon, with fun gifts, music, and more! (May 3rd and 4th) Listen as the OTR Crew discuss the effects of feeling old at the end of the year, the moving on of this very show, and the few episodes left before the End.

Kyran, Sam, and Myles talk about movie monsters

Welcome back to The 411, your show for news at WBDG!! Hosted by Myles Sprong, Lorelai Smith, and Landen Nelson, aka Big Nelly, we talked about many hot topics in the news that is relevant to your daily life!

Landen Nelson and Jeremiah discuss this weeks recap in racing news.INDYCARScott McLaughlin wins at Barber Motorsports Park TWO years in a ROW.Top 10 Results.Team Penske hit with disqualification and points penalties after Long Beach.This is due to Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin using push to pass at the wrong time.Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin disqualified from St. Petersburg.Josef Newgarden Press Conference Interview on the penalties for Team Penske.Top 10 in the Championship Standings.NASCAR Cup SeriesDenny Hamlin wins at Dover International Speedway.Top 10 Results.Kevin Harvick to practice and qualify Kyle Larson's car on May 17th at North North Wilkesboro Speedway while Kyle Larson is qualifying for the Indy 500.Formula OneNike Hulkenburg to drive for Sauber in 2025 ahead of Audi's entry into Formula One in 2026.NASCAR Xfinity SeriesThe home town driver Ryan Truex wins at Dover two years in a row.Top 10 Results.NASCAR ARCA Menards SeriesConnor Zilisch wins at Dover.Top 10 Results.Lastly discuss the upcoming races. Hey People the Indianapolis 500 is less than 30 days away!!!

The Lynhurst International Festival returns on May 15 from 4:30-8 pm at Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center. Principal Dan Wilson and teacher and organizer Alesha McCall join Emerson to discuss the event as well as other great things happening at Lynhurst!

On this episode of Briefings with Butts, Dr. Jeff Butts, the Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, shares important updates and information with the Wayne Township Staff, Students and Community. His interview this week is with the valedictorian of Ben Davis University High School, Calvin Welter.

Kyran, Sam, and Gabe talk about oversleeping.

Sorry guys this episode is short BIG NELLY forgot to hit the record button. Sorry to all of you NASCAR fans there is barely any NASCAR news in this episode because I forgot to hit record.What we got in the episode was all of the INDYCAR, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and Formula One News. Lastly Upcoming races for NASCAR, INDYCAR, and Formula One.INDYCARScott Dixon wins his 57th race in an absolute thriller at Long Beach.The ICE MAN does his thing saving fuel and tires and puts together one of the best drives in the Dallara DW12 era.Controversy involving the contact with Josef Newgarden and Colten Herta late in the race as they were in a hard charge for 1st.Interview with Marty Snider and Scott Dixon.Top 10 Results.Top 10 in the Championship.NASCAR Xfinity SeriesJesse Love picks up his first win in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega Top 10 Results.Formula OneMax Verstappen wins the Chinese Grand Prix.Top 10 Results.

The Giants battle the Crown Point Bulldogs in the 2023 IHSAA 6A State Championship Game. Alijah Ennis, Garrett Burkle and Landen Nelson have the call.

Area 31 Career Center Director Brittany Kloer sat down with Emerson on School Talk to discuss her new position here on the Westside.

On this episode of Briefings with Butts, Dr. Jeff Butts, the Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township shares important updates and community news with the staff, students and community of the school district. He also welcomes the valedictorian of the Ben Davis High School Class of 2024, Kate Baldwin!

Lorelai Smith & Maggie Koukouris Todays Topics: -Pick One: You can go back in time but you might not be able to come back, or you can travel to any random place but you will only be there for 5min. -Do you have any big final projects coming up? -Do you prefer swimming in pools or lakes? -Are you ready for the end of the school year? -What is the best flavor of Chapstick? -What is the best flavor of Pop-Tarts? -What is the best kind of soup? -What would you rather play with slime or putty?

Which are better, chicken nuggets or chicken tenders? Is it better to be hot or cold? Whos sounds the best on air? All these questions with only one place to answer them, and that place is OTR!!!

Landen Nelson and Jeremiah Penrod discuss this weeks recap of racing news. NASCAR Cup Series Chase Elliot Wins and snaps a 42 race winless streak.Most caution filled NASCAR Cup Series Race in Texas Motor Speedway History.Chase Elliot Interview with Regan Smith.Top 10 Results.Denny Hamlin wrecks out late in the race battling with Chase Elliot.William Byron and Ross Chastain make contact on the final lap resulting in Ross Chastain finishing last.This is a full circle moment Chase Elliot wins his first NASCAR Xfinity Series at Texas Motor Speedway in 2024 a decade later he ends his winless streak at Texas Motor Speedway!?!?NASCAR Xfinity SeriesSam Mayer edges out Ryan Sieg by .002 seconds to pick up the win in the 2nd closest finish in NASCAR Xfinity Series History.Top 10 Results.INDYCARPrema to join the INDYCAR Series in 2025.Results from First Day of INDY 500 Open Test.Kyle Larson 2nd in Practice!?!? NASCAR Craftsman Truck SeriesKyle Busch wins his 2nd Race of the Season at Texas Motor Speedway.Top 10 Results.Formula OneMax Verstappen wins in Japan.Top 10 Results.Last but not least preview the upcoming races for each series NASCAR is heading to TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY!?!?

Emerson talks with Ben Davis Alum Teddrick Hardy, President of the Friends of Belmont Beach, about this amazing project in the Haughville neighborhood in Indianapolis. Visit https://belmontbeachindy.org/ for more information.

Today, Rob, Pear man, and Gabe all talk about a bit of rain and their past week. Some sparkly microphones but nothing lost, we don't talk about anything that makes sense anyways

Dr. Jeff Butts is back with the 32nd edition of Briefings with Butts for the 2023/2024 school year. On this episode, he shares important information and updates with the staff, students and the Wayne Township community. Dr. Butts also sits down with the Interim Head Coach of the Ben Davis Boys Basketball Team, Corey Taylor. Coach Taylor and the Giants just wrapped up a 23-6 season which saw them finish as IHSAA Class 4A State Runner-up.

From blotted out suns to jumping off playgrounds, we return bringing the best on-air entertainment anyone has ever heard! But you can only experience it for yourself, here, on OTR!!!

The Giants got back to the State Championship Game for a second year in a row and faced the top-ranked and 28-1 Fishers Tigers. The Giants, 23-5, heading into the game were trying to go back-to-back. Garrett Burkle and Alijah Ennis had the call with Jessica Otte-Rash as our in-studio producer.

Wayne Township Scientist in Residence, Rick Crosslin, joins Emerson Allen to talk about the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Here's a link to more resources regarding the eclipse!https://district.wayne.k12.in.us/2024/03/06/total-solar-eclipse-on-april-8-2024/

On this edition of Briefings with Butts, MSD of Wayne Township Superintendent, Dr. Jeff Butts, shares important information with the staff, students and community. He sits down with Indiana State Senator J.D. Ford, who represents Wayne Township in the Indiana General Assembly, to discuss education issues and other items from the 2024 General Assembly Session.

Lorelai Smith & Maggie KouKourisWe just talked about our trips we took over spring break.

Today Robert goes rabid, Pear man starts snacking and holding the team back, and Gabe is clueless like always.

Today, Garret, Pear man, and Gabe talk about as much as they can in 45 minutes.

Today on I dono, hit guys Issac and Robert, talk with hit host Gabe talking about nonsense every day it's just today there on air.

We return! After two weeks of break, the OTR crew discuss their hard earned days of relaxation, from sleeping in to discussing the upcoming eclipse. With all that and more, this is OTR!!!

Just before we go on break! Listen as we discuss the tastiest snack, rubber, wildlife with the cleanest fits, and our thoughts on an upcoming professional fight. This is, OTR!

This episode of The 411 with Myles Sprong and Landen Nelson was the GRAND RETURN of the series after spring break!

Kyran, Sam, and Gabe talk about the day of fools.

Landen Nelson and Jeremiah Penrod discuss this weeks recap of racing news. NASCAR Cup Series Denny Hamlin Wins his 2nd Race of the Season at Richmond Raceway.Top 10 Results.Heartbreak and tempers flare for Martin Truex Jr. Current Points Standings.Preview the upcoming race at Martinsville Speedway.NASCAR Xfinity Series Chandler Smith Wins his 2nd Race of the Season at Richmond Raceway.Top 10 Results.Joey Gase goes viral for throwing a rear bumper at Dawson Cram.Who is Bubba Pollard? What a story!?Current Points Standings Preview the upcoming race at Martinsville Speedway.Formula OneCarlos Sainz wins at Australia!!!Sainz entered the season without a ride for next season, a little over two weeks ago was rushed to a hospital to have his appendix removed and wins at Australia absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! Top 10 Results.Preview upcoming race at the Suzuka Circuit.Current Driver Standings. Current Constructors Standings. INDYCARTop 10 Results from the One Million Dollar Thermal Club Challenge.Preview the upcoming Race at Long Beach.Current Championship Standings.NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Preview the Upcoming Race at Martinsville Speedway.Current Points Standings.

The Giants are heading back to State! Tune in for the coverage!

It's a Spring Break Smorgasbord as Emerson calls in from the road in Houston, Texas and the crew discusses Spring Break plans and more!

On this episode of Briefings with Butts, the Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, Dr. Jeff Butts, sits down with former school board member, Phyllis Lewis. Mrs. Lewis served for over 50 years on the Wayne Township Board of Education. Dr. Butts also shares some important updates and information for the students, staff and community.

Today on The 411, Myles Sprong and Landen Nelson talked about important in news, pop culture, and other things!

Trustee Jeb Bardon stops by to discuss the recent vote to merge the Wayne Township Fire Department with the Indianapolis Fire Department as well as the EMS merger. Emerson Allen is the host along with Landen Nelson.

Scientist-in-Residence, Rick Crosslin, joins Dr. Jeff Butts on this week's edition of Briefings With Butts to talk about the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Dr. Butts also shares important updates, information and celebrations in this week's podcast!

Coach Corey Taylor of Ben Davis Boys Basketball sits down with WBDG's Garrett Burkle to talk about the Sectional Championship run for Ben Davis and the upcoming Regional on Saturday against the New Palestine Dragons at Southport.

Everyone has at least had some game they played when they were a kid. That's what the OTR crew mainly chat about on this episode. What about shows that get your mind off of reality? Action and adventure are also talked about. And the Marathon! All this and more on OTR

The Ben Davis Theatre Department stops by to talk about the upcoming performance of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream! Performances March 7, March 8, March 9 (at 7:00 pm) and March 10 (at 2:00 pm) in the Ben Davis Theater. For tickets, visit https://www.bendavisathletics.com/Events!

On this episode of Briefings with Butts, Dr. Jeff Butts shares important information, events and celebrations. He also speaks with Mrs. Heather McGowan, the Athletic Director of Ben Davis High School, in celebration of Women's History Month.

Lorelai Smith & Maggie Koukouris Todays Topics: -Do you like "people watching"? If so what stories do you have? -Would you rather shoot spaghetti out of your fingers or sneeze meatballs? -If you had the power to shrink anything and take it with you what would you take? -Would you rather have people perceive you as being kind, smart, or attractive? -After you survive the apocalypse, what will your job be? -What mythical creature would improve the world if it existed? -Would you rather be a hobbit or an elf for 24 hours?

Wisdom teeth are weird, the appendix is strange, and movies/shows exist. But, why? Figure that out on OTR!!!

Kyran, Sam, and Gabe talk about ice cream

Today on The 411, Myles Sprong, Lorelai Smith, and Landen Nelson aka Big Nelly all talk about the news from this past week.