PLAY PODCASTS
WBDG Radio, Indy's Giant 90.9

WBDG Radio, Indy's Giant 90.9

539 episodes — Page 2 of 11

S2 Ep 29S2 Ep29: Voices of the Westside 3-20-26 IHSAA Commissioner Paul Neidig

The Commissioner of the IHSAA, Paul Neidig, joins host Jon Easter and co-host Brycen Hill for a discussion of what's going on in the Indiana high school sports landscape. The Commissioner addresses the transfer rules, NIL and the effect of changing technology such as AI and much more.

Mar 20, 202644 min

S1 Ep 7S1 Ep7: Hashmarks & Hardwood: Free Agency Frenzy & Bam's 83pts

Today Brycen & Nicholas talk about the crazy free agency moves in the NFL, Bam's historic 83pt night in the NBA, and some WBC action (This recording does start about 5-7 minutes late into the show)

Mar 16, 202637 min

S2 Ep 28S2 Ep28: Voices of the Westside 3-13-26 Coach Brett Cooper

Voices of the Westside is BACK. This week, we welcomed the head coach of the Ben Davis Football Giants, Coach Brett Cooper. He lays out his vision for the Cooper Era of Ben Davis Football. Brycen Hill guest hosts with Jon Easter.

Mar 13, 202637 min

S1 Ep 6S1 Ep6: Hashmarks & Hardwood: The Coach Davis Episode

Today Head Coach of the Giants Baseball team Isiah Davis Joins Brycen Hill & Nicholas to talk about the upcoming season for the Giants

Mar 10, 202641 min

Ben Davis Boys Basketball 2025-2026 Sectional Brownsburg vs. Ben Davis

The Ben Davis Giants battle the Brownsburg Bulldogs in the Plainfield Sectional. Tyler Stout and Brycen Hill have the call.

Mar 9, 20261h 58m

S2 Ep 27S2 Ep27: Voices of the Westside 3-6-26 INDOT and Modern Rockville Road

Richard Gilyeat and Blake Dollier from INDOT join the program to talk about the Modern Rockville Road project as it moves from the planning stages to the actual work stage. There's a public meeting on March 11 at Chapelwood Elementary at 6:00 pm to learn more! https://modernrockville.com/

Mar 6, 202635 min

S7 Ep 8S7 Ep8: Conversations with Carlisle 3-5-26

Today Coach Carlisle sits down with Brycen Hill to discuss the hot 4 game win streak the Giants have been on and looking ahead to tomorrow's sectional matchup vs the Brownsburg Bulldogs

Mar 5, 202615 min

Ben Davis Boys Basketball 2025-2026 Ben Davis @ Attucks 2-28-26

Boys Basketball finishes off the regular season with a trip to historic Attucks High School. Jacksen White teams up with Jon Easter on the call.

Mar 1, 20262h 0m

S2 Ep 26S2 Ep26: Voices of the Westside 2-27-26 Greg Rakestraw and a segment on Julia Carson

Local sportscaster, Greg Rakestraw, joins host Jon Easter to discuss his career path as well as the upcoming IHSAA Girls Basketball State Championships and the IHSAA Boys Basketball Tournament. In the second segment, Easter discusses his friendship with trailblazing politician, Julia Carson, as the celebration of Black History Month continues.

Feb 27, 202636 min

Ben Davis Boys Basketball 2025-2026 Tech @ Ben Davis 2-26-26

On Senior Night at Ben Davis, the Arsenal Tech Titans invade the Ben Davis Main Gymnasium to take on the Ben Davis Giants. Brycen Hill and Tyler Stout have the call.

Feb 27, 20261h 30m

Ben Davis Boys Basketball 2025-2026 Cathedral @ Ben Davis 2-20-26

The Cathedral Irish visit the Ben Davis Main Gym to take on the Ben Davis Giants. Brycen Hill and Parker Moore have the call.

Feb 21, 20261h 45m

S2 Ep 25S2 Ep25: Voices of the Westside 2-20-26 College Goal Sunday & Emerson's New Podcast

Bill Wozniak, Co-Chair of College Goal Sunday, discussed the free FAFSA filing event. College Goal Sunday is at 2:00 pm on Sunday, Feburary 22. Details at collegegoalsunday.org. We also spoke with Emerson Allen, former host of WBDG's School Talk, about his new initiative, the PSAction Podcast. That promotes prostate cancer awareness.

Feb 20, 202643 min

S7 Ep 7S7 Ep7: Conversations with Carlisle 2-18-26

Coach Carlisle and Brycen Hill sit and talk about the games previously in the week vs both of LC & LN. Coach & Brycen also discuss the upcoming game against Cathedral

Feb 18, 202614 min

Ben Davis Boys Basketball 2025-26 Lawrence Central @ Ben Davis 2-14-26

The Ben Davis Giants hosted the Lawrence Central Bears on Valentine's Day. Can the Giants knock off the Bears? Brycen Hill and Owen Pulley have the call.

Feb 14, 20261h 55m

S1 Ep 4S1 Ep4: Hashmarks & Hardwood: The Jacksen White Episode

Today WBDG alum Jacksen White joins Hashmarks & Hardwood to talk all sports with Brycen & Nicholas

Feb 14, 202637 min

We Love Our Giants! State Megamix

Something special for our 60th Anniversary...a look back at some of our state broadcasts. We didn't have 'em all, but these are a few times where the Giants stood on top of the world!

Feb 13, 20262 min

S2 Ep 24S2 Ep24: Voices of the Westside 2-13-26 WBDG 60th Birthday & College Goal Sunday

Host Jon Easter talks about WBDG's 60th Birthday as well as the upcoming College Goal Sunday on February 22nd. Visit www.collegegoalsunday.org for more information.

Feb 13, 202629 min

S7 Ep 6S7 Ep6: Conversations with Carlisle 2-12-26

Brycen Hill returns to talk with Coach Carlisle about the frustrating Pike loss last Thursday as well as preparation and keys for both Lawrence North & Central on a back 2 back Friday and Saturday

Feb 12, 202615 min

S6 Ep 12S6 Ep12: Benge Buzz 2-9-26

For the final time of the 2025-2026 season Coach Stan Benge sits down with Brycen Hill to recap the entire season and talk about what's ahead for lady giants basketball

Feb 9, 202620 min

S1 Ep 3S1 Ep3: Hashmarks & Hardwood: The James Boyd Episode

Today WBDG welcomes back James Boyd to the studio! James sits downs with Brycen (Host), and Nicholas (Co-Host) to talk about The Ben Mathurin trade, Super Bowl 60, and much more!

Feb 9, 202641 min

S2 Ep 23S2 Ep23: Voices of the Westside 2-6-26 Zion Brown of the Indy Star

Ben Davis and WBDG alum Zion Brown joins the program to talk about his journey after high school graduation, through Indiana University and on to his current role with the Indianapolis Star as the Motorsports Reporter. He also talks about the everchanging role as a reporter in 2026.

Feb 6, 202636 min

Ben Davis Boys Basketball 2025-26 Ben Davis @ Pike 2-5-26

The Giants make the trip up 465 to 71st Street and Georgetown Road to take on the fifth-ranked Pike Red Devils. Tyler Stout and Brycen Hill have the call from the Edward A. Siegel Gymnasium.

Feb 6, 20261h 56m

S7 Ep 5S7 Ep5: Conversations with Carlisle 2-4-26

Conversations with Carlisle is back with a wrap-up of the Carmel/Ben Davis and Parke Heritage/Ben Davis games. Coach also talks about transfers in Indiana High School Basketball and the upcoming contest against the Pike Red Devils on Thursday night.

Feb 4, 202619 min

Ben Davis Girls Basketball 2025-2026 Ben Davis vs. Plainfield 2-3-26

The Ben Davis Giants traveled to Plainfield to face the Quakers in the IHSAA Girls Basketball Sectional. Tyler Stout and Jon Easter have the call from the Home of the Quakers.

Feb 4, 20261h 56m

S6 Ep 11S6 Ep11: Benge Buzz 2-2-26

Today Coach Benge sits down with Brycen Hill to talk about the last of couple of games and their results as well as preparation & keys to tomorrow's playoff game vs Plainfield

Feb 2, 202612 min

Ben Davis Boys Basketball 2025-2026 Parke Heritage vs. Ben Davis 1-31-26

The Ben Davis Giants hop on the bus and make the long trip to Huntington, Indiana to take on the Parke Heritage Wolves at Huntington University. Tyler Stout and Maxwell Gillie have the call.

Feb 2, 20261h 35m

Ben Davis Boys Basketball 2025-2026 Carmel @ Ben Davis 1-30-26

The Giants battle the Carmel Greyhounds in boys basketball. Brycen Hill and Parker Moore have the call from the BD Main Gym!

Jan 31, 20261h 42m

S1 Ep 2S1 Ep2: Hashmarks & Hardwood: The Jon Easter Episode

Today Jon Easter joins Hashmarks & Hardwood! Brycen & Jon talk about Super Bowl 60, sports expansion, and much more!

Jan 30, 202640 min

S2 Ep 22S2 Ep22: Voices of the Westside 1-30-26 DPW Response to the Snowstorm with Zach Adamson

Zach Adamson, City-County Council Liaison to DPW joins us to discuss the response to the major snowstorm that hit Indianapolis and surrounding areas last weekend and into the start of this week. We share important information about how you can help your neighbors dig out and how you can report problems to DPW through the Mayor's Action Center. You can call 317-327-4MAC or visit https://www.indy.gov/activity/request-indy to request a service, report a pothole, a road that needs plowed, missed trash pickup, etc. Finally, to be a snow buddy and help your neighbors, visit https://www.indy.gov/activity/snow-buddies-indy.

Jan 30, 202631 min

Ben Davis Girls Basketball 2025-2026 Westfield @ Ben Davis 1-28-26

Westfield visited Ben Davis in girls basketball with Brycen Hill and Jon Easter on the call!

Jan 29, 20261h 43m

Ben Davis Girls Basketball 2025-2026 Lawrence North @ Ben Davis 1-24-26

The Ben Davis girls basketball squad searches for its first MIC win of the year against the visiting defending State Champion Lawrence North Wildcats! Brycen Hill and Landen Nelson have the call from Ben Davis!

Jan 24, 20261h 44m

S1 Ep 1S1 Ep1: Hashmarks & Hardwood: The Coach Person Episode

On the first episode of Hashmarks & Hardwood assistant boys Coach Person joins host Brycen Hill to talk about basketball and much more!

Jan 24, 202642 min

S2 Ep 21S2 Ep21: Voices of the Westside 1-23-26 Giant Health Fair, Wayne 8, Giant Mile, WTEF Initiatives

Lots to talk about when Lisa Baize of the Wayne Township Education Foundation is on the show. She talks about the initiatives the organization has going on to serve the Westside. Madeline Diaz, Wayne Township Wellness Coach, talks about the Wayne 8 competition on February 7, and there's the whole lowdown on the Wayne Winter Games, Wayne 8, Giant Health Fair and Giant Mile on February 7. For more info visit https://wtef.wayne.k12.in.us/events/wayne-winter-games. For info on alumni activities, visit https://bendavisalumni.nationbuilder.com/.

Jan 23, 202637 min

S6 Ep 10S6 Ep10: Benge Buzz 1-20-26

In this episode of the Benge Buzz Brycen Hill returns to talk with Coach Stan Benge about past weeks previous contests as well as Saturdays game against LN. Also Coach can dance??!!

Jan 20, 202615 min

Ben Davis Girls Basketball 2025-2026 Pike @ Ben Davis 1-17-26

The Pike Red Devils visited the Ben Davis Giants in a MIC battle. Coach Scott White joined Brycen Hill and Tyler Stout for the call!

Jan 17, 20261h 56m

S2 Ep 20S2 Ep20: Voices of the Westside 1-16-26 Smorgasbord Show

It's a wide range of topics on this edition of Voices of the Westside. Host Jon Easter talks about community happenings, seasonal illnesses going around and the example Dr. Martin Luther King sets for all this weekend as we celebrate his legacy on Monday with a "Day On Not A Day Off".

Jan 16, 202632 min

Ben Davis Boys Basketball 2025-2026 Ben Davis @ Lawrence Central (County) 1-13-26

The Giants travel to the northeast side to face the Bears of Lawrence Central in the Marion County Tournament. Tyler Stout and Brycen Hill have the call from LC.

Jan 16, 20261h 47m

S7 Ep 4S7 Ep4: Conversations With Carlisle

Today Coach Carlisle joins Brycen Hill to recap last weeks victories, last nights amazing comeback win vs Warren, and keys for the rest of the 107th Boys Marion County Tournament including tonight's game vs Lawrence Central

Jan 14, 202616 min

Ben Davis Boys Basketball 2025-2026 Ben Davis @ Warren Central (County) 1-14-26

The Ben Davis Giants open up the Marion County Tourney on the road at Warren Central. Tyler Stout and Jacksen White have the call from Warrior Arena.

Jan 14, 20261h 52m

S6 Ep 9S6 Ep9: Benge Buzz 1-12-26

On this edition of the Benge Buzz, Jon Easter fills in for Brycen Hill as Coach Stan Benge talks about the team's losses to Lawrence Central and North Central and the upcoming matchups this week with Avon and #1 Pike.

Jan 12, 202612 min

Ben Davis Boys Basketball 2025-2026 Ben Davis @ Indianapolis Washington, 1-10-26

In the final tuneup before the Marion County Tournament, the Giants traveled to George Washington High School to take on their old rivals, the Continentals. Jacksen White and Tyler Stout have the call from the George McGinnis Gymnasium.

Jan 11, 20261h 33m

Ben Davis Boys Basketball 2025-2026 North Central @ Ben Davis 1-9-26

The North Central Panthers visit the Ben Davis Giants in boys basketball action. Tyler Stout, Brycen Hill and Parker Moore have the call.

Jan 10, 20261h 42m

Ben Davis Girls Basketball 2025-2026 North Central @ Ben Davis 1-9-26

North Central visits Ben Davis in girls basketball. Brycen Hill, Tyler Stout and Parker Moore have the call.

Jan 10, 20262h 9m

S4 Ep 19S4 Ep19: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Shenia Suggs 1-9-26

On this episode of Briefings with Butts, new Superintendent, Dr. Shenia Suggs, explains her vision and plan for future communications as this is the sunset episode of this podcast. Dr. Suggs speaks to Kyle Fessler, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for the MSD of Wayne Township, who, like Dr. Suggs, is in a new role within the district. Thanks for listening to Briefings with Butts these last four seasons.

Jan 9, 202610 min

S2 Ep 19S2 Ep19: Voices of the Westside 1-9-26 Dr. Shenia Suggs

On this episode of Voices of the Westside, we welcome the new Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, Dr. Shenia Suggs, to the program. Dr. Suggs is not new to Wayne Township, but she's new to the role of Superintendent. She's been in Wayne since 1992 as a teacher, parent, administrator and community member.

Jan 9, 202632 min

S7 Ep 3S7 Ep3: Conversations With Carlisle 1-7-26

And we're back! On the first episode of Conversations With Carlisle in 2026 Coach Carlisle joins Brycen Hill to discuss the 7 game win streak, preparations for the next 3 games, last nights impromptu win vs Indy Met, and much more

Jan 7, 202618 min

Ben Davis Girls Basketball 2025-2026 Ben Davis @ Lawrence Central 1-6-26

The Giants take a trip to the Northeastside to face the defending MIC Champion Lawrence Central Bears in a MIC tilt. Tyler Stout and Brycen Hill have the call from LC!

Jan 7, 20261h 46m

S6 Ep 8S6 Ep8: Benge Buzz 1-6-26

Welcome to the first episode of the Benge Buzz in 2026! Today Coach Stan Benge and host, Brycen Hill recap the nice win streak that took place over break and discuss preparations for both Lawrence & North Central

Jan 6, 202615 min

Ben Davis Girls Basketball 2025-2026 Jeffersonville @ Ben Davis 1-3-2026

The Giants take on IU legend AJ Moye and his Jeffersonville Red Devils. Tyler Stout and Jacksen White have the call!

Jan 4, 20261h 51m

Ben Davis Girls Basketball 2025-2026 Believe Circle City @ Ben Davis 1-3-2026

The Believe Circle City Cyclones visit the Ben Davis Giants in girls basketball as part of the Ben Davis Holiday Classic. Brycen Hill and Tyler Stout have the call.

Jan 3, 20261h 23m