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Ben Davis Girls Basketball 2025/2026 Ben Davis @ Brownsburg 11-15-25

The Ben Davis Giants try to shake off an 0-2 start with a trip over to the 1-1 Brownsburg Bulldogs. Brycen Hill and Tyler Stout have the call.

Nov 15, 20251h 48m

S4 Ep 14S4 Ep14: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 11-14-25

On this episode of Briefings with Butts, Dr. Jeff Butts, the Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township has important information and updates about the great things happening in the MSD of Wayne Township. He sits down with Stephen Jackson, the Wayne Township Social Worker and Home School Liason, who shares more about our district's efforts to meet the needs of our school community this holiday season.

Nov 14, 202514 min

S2 Ep 14S2 Ep14: Voices of the Westside 11-14-25 Thanksgiving Food Drive & Fall Musical

We have a supersized episode for you today as Ms. Melissa Edwards, Administrative Assistant to the Principal at Ben Davis High School, joins us to talk about one of her other hats as the organizer of the Ben Davis High School Thanksgiving Food Drive. After that, Mx. Benni Fraley is live and in studio with host Jon Easter to give you all the information about the Ben Davis High School Fall Musical, the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, which opens Friday, November 14 at 7:00 pm. There are other performances of the show this weekend on Saturday at 7:00 pm, and two on Sunday at 2:00 and 7:00 pm.

Nov 14, 202539 min

S6 Ep 2S6 Ep2: Benge Buzz 11-10-25

In the second episode of the Benge Buzz for the 2025/2026 season, Coach Stan Benge and host Brycen Hill recap the results against Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern and discuss preparation's for Saturday's game against Brownsburg

Nov 10, 202517 min

Ben Davis Girls Basketball 2025/26, Hamilton Southeastern @ Ben Davis

Ben Davis hosts #6 HSE with Tyler Stout and Brycen Hill on the call!

Nov 8, 20251h 47m

S2 Ep 13S2 Ep13: Voices of the Westside 11-7-25 Marion County Coroner Alfarena McGinty

Voices of the Westside returns after fall break. Our guest this week was the Marion County Coroner, Alfarena McGinty. She talked about aspects of her job, death investigation and her role in the constant battle against opioids and fentanyl.

Nov 7, 202533 min

S4 Ep 13S4 Ep13: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 11-7-2025

On this 13th edition of Briefings with Butts for the 2025/2026 school year, Dr. Jeff Butts speaks with Shandy Brickler, the MSD of Wayne Township's Benefits Specialist, and Dr. Steve Samuel, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, to help staff navigate the open enrollment process. Dr. Butts also has some news about what's happening in the district and upcoming events, too!

Nov 7, 202516 min

Ben Davis Girls Basketball 25-26, Ben Davis @ Fishers 11-4-25

The Ben Davis girls basketball season tips off with a trip to Fishers. Tyler Stout and 2023 alum Maxwell Gillie have the call from the Tigers' Den.

Nov 5, 20251h 47m

S6 Ep 1S6 Ep1: Benge Buzz 11-3-25

In the first episode of the Benge Buzz for the 2025/2026 season, Coach Stan Benge and host Brycen Hill discuss the preparations for the season and preview Tuesday's game at Fishers.

Nov 3, 202518 min

Ben Davis Football 2025, Ben Davis @ Avon (Sectional) 10-31-25

The Giants tangle with the Avon Orioles on Halloween Night! Brycen Hill and 2025 grad Ashten Oldham have the call from Avon!

Nov 1, 20253h 5m

S34 Ep 11S34 Ep11: Inside Ben Davis Football 10-28-25 Sectional Week vs. Avon

It's week #10 of the IHSAA football season and week 1 of the playoffs as Ben Davis prepares to take on Avon. We'll also wrap up the regular season and the record-setting performances for BD against North Central from the October 17 game. Inside Ben Davis Football is presented by Chuck Bear of eXp Realty!

Oct 28, 202532 min

Ben Davis Football 2025, North Central @ Ben Davis 10-17-25

Ben Davis takes on the North Central Panthers to round out the 2025 regular season.

Oct 18, 20253h 37m

Voices of the Westside Extra: Visit Indiana CEO Amy Howell Interview

If you don't want to hear Jon Easter ramble, here's the interview-only version of our Voices of the Westside show with Amy Howell, CEO of Visit Indiana.

Oct 17, 202515 min

S2 Ep 12S2 Ep12: Voices of the Westside 10-17-25 Fall Break Travel with Visit Indiana's Amy Howell

CEO of Visit Indiana, Amy Howell, was our guest to discuss traveling around the state of Indiana in the autumn. She discusses some of the great events and travel ideas for the family. Host Jon Easter also shares travel tips and information from the CDC. More information on CDC tips for travel can be found here.

Oct 17, 202533 min

S3 Ep 3S3 Ep3: Just Yappin

Hey guys, its me Noah. So, some continuous listeners may be wondering where jace is at....well....He formally isn't going to be on anymore as he left our student run station. No beef or tense fights happened, he just lost his spark for radio. so I will now be running the Just Yappin show, so please bare with me as I get used to running this show. I hope yall have a great day and this was last weeks show. heh woops! I am the last yapper. (play the sad violin and press f (respect) in chat. lol, Gen z joke sorry.)

Oct 15, 202530 min

S34 Ep 10S34 Ep10: Inside Ben Davis Football 10-14-25 "North Central Week"

On this edition of Inside Ben Davis Football, host Brycen Hill sits down with panelist Jon Easter and the head coach of the Ben Davis Giants, Russ Mann, to discuss the Giants win over Lawrence Central, 31-30. They also spend time talking about the playoff draw and the upcoming game on Friday against the improved North Central Panthers.

Oct 14, 202532 min

Alumni Day Megamix

Thanks to everyone who made WBDG Alumni Day 2025 a smash!

Oct 14, 20251 min

Ben Davis Football 2025, Ben Davis @ Lawrence Central 10-10-25

The Giants hit the road looking for their second win of the year. The opponent...Lawrence Central! Zion Brown and Brycen Hill have the call.

Oct 11, 20253h 45m

S4 Ep 12S4 Ep12: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 10-10-25

Briefings with Butts is back! It's the 12th episode of the 2025/2026 school year. On this edition, Dr. Jeff Butts, the current Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, sits down with the newly-named next Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township (as of January 5, 2026), Dr. Shenia Suggs. Dr. Suggs currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources in Wayne Township. Dr. Butts also shares a variety of different events and amazing things happening in Wayne Township schools.

Oct 10, 202515 min

S2 Ep 11S2 Ep11: Voices of the Westside 10-10-25 Fmr. WBDG GM Dana Webb

Dana Webb, former WBDG General Manager, joins current WBDG General Manager, Jon Easter, on the program. Dana was here on day one of WBDG as a sophomore at Ben Davis High School. He then came back in 1973 to teach at Ben Davis leading the program until 1980.

Oct 10, 202533 min

S34 Ep 9S34 Ep9: Inside Ben Davis Football Week 8 "Lawrence Central Week"

On this episode, Brycen Hill, host of Inside Ben Davis Football, puts the 43-0 loss to Carmel to bed and previews the upcoming game against Lawrence Central with Coach Russ Mann and panelist Jon Easter.

Oct 7, 202531 min

Ben Davis Football 2025, Carmel @ Ben Davis 10-3-25

#3 Carmel visits Giant Stadium to take on the Ben Davis Giants on Homecoming! Jacksen White, Micah Bault and Zack Wallen have the call.

Oct 4, 20252h 45m

S2 Ep 10S2 Ep10: Voices of the Westside 10-3-25 B&O Trail

The ribbon cutting for the B&O Trailhead in Wayne Township is Wednesday, October 8 at 4:00 pm at Chapel Rock Christian Church. On this episode of Voices of the Westside, Chapel Rock Pastor Casey Scott, Executive Director of Indy Gateway Lisa Bentley, President of the B&O Trail Association Jeff Smallwood and Dr. Jeff Butts, Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, join host Jon Easter to discuss the trail, how it came about and the effect it is hoped to have on the Westside and our community. For more information, visit botrail.org.

Oct 3, 202537 min

S4 Ep 11S4 Ep11: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 10-3-25

Dr. Jeff Butts is back with the 11th episode of Briefings with Butts of the 2025/2026 school year. Dr. Butts shares many great things happening on the Westside and in Wayne Township Schools. This week, the longest-tenured current principal in Wayne Township is his guest, Dan Wilson of Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center.

Oct 3, 202515 min

S34 Ep 8S34 Ep8: Inside Ben Davis Football 9-30-25 Week 7 "Carmel Week"

Only three games left in the 2025 regular season. This week, the Carmel Greyhounds come to the Westside to face the Ben Davis Giants. Carmel is ranked third in the state with Coach Kevin Wright back at the the helm. Coach Russ Mann talks about the 'Hounds and the 48-19 loss to the Lawrence North Wildcats, another top five Indiana team on Friday. Brycen Hill hosts with Jon Easter on the panel. Inside Ben Davis Football is presented by Chuck Bear of eXp Realty.

Sep 30, 202530 min

Ben Davis Football 2025, Ben Davis @ Lawrence North 9-26-25

In need of a win, the Ben Davis Giants travel to the Northeastside to take on the Lawrence North Wildcats. The Wildcats are trying to stay in first place in the MIC. 2025 Alum Brody West returns along with Parker Moore calling his first game!

Sep 27, 20252h 48m

S2 Ep 9S2 Ep9: Voices of the Westside 9-26-25 Indiana Latino Institute

It's Hispanic Heritage Month and we welcome back the Indiana Latino Institute. Our guests are Dr. Danny Mendez, Senior Director of Education Policy, and Brenda Gutierrez, a Ben Davis University High School Alumna and Education Specialist for ILI. They discuss a wide variety of topics, programming and services the Indiana Latino Institute provides to Hoosiers.

Sep 26, 202531 min

S4 Ep 10S4 Ep10: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts

On this episode of Briefings with Butts, Dr. Jeff Butts, Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, sits down with Ben Davis Alumna and first-year teacher, Aubrey Fain. Dr. Butts also celebrates the great things going on in Wayne Township Schools and shares upcoming events as well.

Sep 26, 202514 min

S34 Ep 7S34 Ep7: Inside Ben Davis Football Week 6 Lawrence North Week

Season 34 of Inside Ben Davis Football rolls on with Coach Russ Mann. Host Brycen Hill asks some great questions about dealing with the weather. Coach talks about the loss in the 101st Circle City Showdown to Warren and previews the game on Friday with Lawrence North. Inside Ben Davis Football is presented by Chuck Bear of eXp Realty.

Sep 23, 202530 min

Ben Davis Football 2025, Warren Central @ Ben Davis 9-19-25

The Giants football squad takes on Warren Central in the 101st Circle City Showdown!

Sep 20, 20253h 9m

S2 Ep 8S2 Ep8: Voices of the Westside 9-19-25 Lion Ken Faulkner and the Clermont Lions Club

On this episode of Voices of the Westside, we highlight the Lions Club and all it does around the world to serve. Our guest is Lion Ken Faulkner, a member of the Clermont Lions Club and Past District Governor of District 25F, to discuss the Clermont Lions Club Festival from 11 am to 3 pm and the 70th Clermont Lions Club Rodeo which takes place at 7:30 pm on September 20 at Lions Club Park in Clermont.

Sep 19, 202533 min

S4 Ep 9S4 Ep9: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 9-19-25

On this ninth edition of Briefings with Butts for the 2025/2026 school year, Dr. Jeff Butts, Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, shares information about what's happening in Wayne Township and Wayne Township Schools over the past week. He also previews upcoming events and speaks with Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, Dr. Steve Samuel, and Jordyn Schwerin, Senior Program Manager with KinetiqHealth about the Samaritan Fund, a new benefit that has potential to help Wayne Township Schools employees.

Sep 19, 202515 min

S34 Ep 6S34 Ep6: Inside Ben Davis Football 9-16-25 Warren Central Week

It's "Warren Week" on the Westside as the Warren Central Warriors come calling for another edition of the "Circle City Showdown". Coach Russ Mann talks about the Giants 63-35 loss to Center Grove as well as previews the 101st meeting of the Warriors and the Giants! Inside Ben Davis Football is presented by Chuck Bear of eXp Realty!

Sep 16, 202530 min

Ben Davis Football 2025, Ben Davis @ Center Grove, September 12, 2025

The Giants hit the road to take on the Center Grove Trojans on 9-12-25. Brycen Hill and Jace Brow have the call from Ray Skillman Stadium.

Sep 13, 20252h 57m

S2 Ep 7S2 Ep7: Voices of the Westside 9-12-25 Greg Person and Girls Flag Football

On this episode of Voices of the Westside, Coach Greg Person from the Ben Davis Girls Flag Football Program sits down with host Jon Easter to talk about his team's season, the growth of the program and the sport and the lead up to the first IHSAA-sponsored state tournament for girls flag football.

Sep 12, 202533 min

S4 Ep 8S4 Ep8: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 9-12-25

On this edition of Briefings with Butts, Dr. Jeff Butts, the Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, talks about all the great happenings this past week in Wayne Township Schools as well as upcoming events. His guest this week is Ms. Brittany Kloer, the Director of the Area 31 Career Center.

Sep 12, 202516 min

S34 Ep 5S34 Ep5: Inside Ben Davis Football 9-9-25 Center Grove Week

It's Center Grove week as the Giants head to Greenwood to face the Trojans. Coach Russ Mann, host Brycen Hill and Jon Easter talk about it this week on the show. They also talk about the Giants' 31-14 win over Pike from last Friday. Inside Ben Davis Football is presented by Chuck Bear of eXp Realty!

Sep 9, 202530 min

Ben Davis Football 2025, Pike @ Ben Davis, September 5, 2025

The Giants take on the Pike Red Devils in both teams' opener of the MIC season. Brycen Hill and Jace Brow have the call.

Sep 6, 20253h 1m

Kiara Cross Interview from Voices of the Westside (Interview Only)

Here is the interview only from the 9-5-25 Voices of the Westside Program. In this interview, Kiara Cross, the College Admissions Coordinator of Ben Davis High School, talks with Jon Easter about the college and career planning process. She also highlights the upcoming Indy Westside College and Career Fair on September 10, 2025 at Ben Davis!

Sep 5, 202524 min

S2 Ep 6S2 Ep6: Voices of the Westside 9-5-25 Kiara Cross and College/Career Planning

Kiara Cross, the College Admissions Coordinator for Ben Davis High School, was our guest on this week's Voices of the Westside Program. She discussed the upcoming Indy Westside College and Career Fair taking place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Ben Davis High School as well as changes in the college and career planning process and much more.

Sep 5, 202530 min

S4 Ep 7S4 Ep7: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 9-5-25

On this episode of Briefings with Butts, Dr. Jeff Butts, Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, talks about all the great things going on this week in Wayne Township Schools. He also talks with Area 31 Career Center Career Coach Adam Pearish and the Principal of Area 31 Career Center, Tim Pratt, about the Partnership Day event.

Sep 5, 202516 min

S34 Ep 4S34 Ep4: Inside Ben Davis Football 9-2-25 Week 3 Pike Week

On this episode of Inside Ben Davis Football, Coach Russ Mann joins host Brycen Hill and co-host Jon Easter to discuss the Giants 35-14 loss to Avon and preview Friday night's game against the arch-rival Pike Red Devils. Inside Ben Davis Football is presented by Chuck Bear of eXp Realty.

Sep 2, 202530 min

S3 Ep 2S3 Ep2: Just Yappin

Jam Wayne and Elmo plus more!

Sep 2, 202525 min

Ben Davis Football 2025, Avon @ Ben Davis, August 29, 2025

The Avon Orioles visited Giant Stadium to take on the Ben Davis Giants on August 29 for the 2025 home season opener.

Aug 30, 20252h 53m

S2 Ep 5S2 Ep5: Voices of the Westside 8-29-25 Tammy Lundy, AFSP Indiana Chapter Chair and Emerson Returns!

On this week's show, Emerson Allen returns to help producer Killian Posey and host Jon Easter discuss suicide prevention and the upcoming Out of the Darkness Walk with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Indiana Chair, Tammy Lundy. The Out of the Darkness Walk is on Saturday, September 6 at Military Park in Indianapolis with registration starting at 12:30 pm. Go here for more information. You can find out resources to help at seizetheawkward.org. If you need help or are contemplating suicide or are struggling, we love you and want you here! Dial or text 988 for assistance. Find out more here at afsp.org!

Aug 29, 202550 min

S4 Ep 6S4 Ep6: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 8-29-25

On this, the 6th episode of Briefings with Butts of the 2025/2026 school year, Dr. Jeff Butts discusses the many awesome things happening in Wayne Township Schools. He welcomes the inaugural principal of the Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center, Mr. John Taylor, to discuss the 20th anniversary of the school's opening. Mr. Taylor is also a former assistant superintendent in the MSD of Wayne Township.

Aug 29, 202523 min

S34 Ep 3S34 Ep3: Inside Ben Davis Football 8-26-25 Week 2 Avon Week

On this episode of Inside Ben Davis Football, new host Brycen Hill talks with Coach Russ Mann about the Giants loss to Cathedral and the upcoming matchup on Friday night against the Avon Orioles. Jon Easter co-hosts.

Aug 26, 202530 min

S3 Ep 1S3 Ep1: Just Yappin' Season opener

hi... enjoy the episode. carti is king 🗣️ 🔥🔥

Aug 26, 202522 min

Ben Davis Football 2025, Ben Davis vs. Cathedral at Butler University, August 22

The Ben Davis Giants traveled to Butler to face the Cathedral Irish in a matchup of two of the best teams in the two largest classes of Indiana High School Football. Tyler Stout and Brycen Hill have the call.

Aug 23, 20252h 41m

S4 Ep 5S4 Ep5: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 8-22-25

On this episode of Briefings with Butts, the Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, Dr. Jeff Butts, talks to Lisa Baize, the Executive Director of the Wayne Township Education Foundation. He also celebrates many great things happening in Wayne Township Schools and on the Westside.

Aug 22, 202511 min