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S2 Ep 4S2 Ep4: Voices of the Westside 8-22-25 Principal Sandra Squire & WBDG's Brycen Hill
On this episode, Ben Davis Principal Sandra Squire joins us to discuss the start of the 2025/26 school year, the new office and cafeteria areas and new initiatives to start the year for teacher professional development. Then, Brycen Hill sits down to discuss sports broadcasting and preparations for the first football broadcast of the year.
S34 Ep 2S34 Ep2: Inside Ben Davis Football 8-19-25 Week 1 (Cathedral Week)
The Ben Davis Giants will lace them up for the first time in the regular season on Friday night, and Coach Russ Mann calls his team "Dangerous". Find out more on this edition of Inside Ben Davis Football! Thanks to Chuck Bear of eXp Realty for his support of the show!
Ben Davis Staff Musical "Elf Jr." Interview with Amanda Masterson & Zach Smith (Interview Only)
From Voices of the Westside, here's our interview with Mr. Zach Smith and Ms. Amanda Masterson of the Ben Davis Social Studies Department on preparations for the first-ever Ben Davis Staff Musical, Elf Jr.
S2 Ep 3S2 Ep3: Voices of the Westside 8-15-25 Ms. Amanda Masterson & Mr. Zach Smith "Elf Jr." The BD Staff Musical
On this Episode of Voices of the Westside, Ms. Amanda Masterson and Mr. Zach Smith sit down with Jon Easter to discuss the first-ever Ben Davis High School Staff Musical, Elf Jr. The show plays at Ben Davis on November 21 and 22. Smith and Masterson talk about how the big event became "a thing" here at Ben Davis as well as the developments that had to happen to prepare to bring the musical to the stage.
S4 Ep 4S4 Ep4: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 8-15-25
Briefings with Butts is back for a fourth time this school year. On this edition, Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, Dr. Jeff Butts, celebrates great events across Wayne Township and shares news and updates. Dr. Butts interviews Yvonne DiMattia, Resident Faculty at the National Center on Education and the Economy and National Institute for School Leadership.
S2 Ep 2S2 Ep2: Voices of the Westside 8-8-25 Wayne Township Trustee Jeb Bardon
Jeb Bardon, the Trustee of Wayne Township, was our guest on this morning's show. He discusses a number of topics with host Jon Easter. One topic was the Wayne Township Fire Department Public Safety Day coming up on August 23 from 10 am to 1 pm at Sam's Club on Rockville Road. There will be free food to eat and Gleaner's is providing food to give away for 400 families. There are also fun activities for the kids, public safety demonstrations and things like facepainting and a classic car show from the Lions Club! Visit waynetwp.org for more information.
S4 Ep 3S4 Ep3: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 8-8-25
On this episode, Dr. Jeff Butts, Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township discusses important happenings in Wayne Township and celebrates the great things happening in the district. His guest is District 7 Elementary Principal of the Year, Terri Alexander-Matthews of Chapelwood Elementary!
S2 Ep 1S2 Ep1: Voices of the Westside 8-1-25 Dr. Jeff Butts
Voices of the Westside's second season gets rolling with our guest, Dr. Jeff Butts, the Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township.
S4 Ep 2S4 Ep2: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 8-1-25
On this episode of Briefings with Butts, Dr. Jeff Butts, Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, discusses the first week of school and upcoming events across the district. His guest is Michele Mylcraine, Wayne Township's longest-serving certified employee, who is starting her 40th year as a teacher at Robey Elementary.
S4 Ep 1S4 Ep1: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 7-25-25
In this week's episode, Dr. Butts welcomes School Board President Mr. Brandon Bowman to discuss the MSD of Wayne Township's next superintendent search process, timeline, and how staff can provide input to help guide the search. Plus, Dr. Steve Samuel, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, shares exciting updates on construction projects across the district.
Voices of the Westside Extra: Grant Covey from Alliance Highway Safety and Rule the Road Indiana
Rule the Road Indiana is coming up on August 2 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 9 am to 3 pm. Grant Covey from Alliance Highway Safety (and a 2019 alumnus of Area 31 and WBDG) talks about the free program targeted at teen drivers, 15+, to keep them safe on the road. Check out www.ruletheroadindiana.com for more information. Disclosure: Alliance Highway Safety is an underwriter of WBDG Radio.
S34 Ep 1S34 Ep1: Inside Ben Davis Football 7-22-25 Preseason Preview
On this edition of Inside Ben Davis Football, Coach Russ Mann and Coach Tyler Campbell sit down to discuss the upcoming 2025 season of Ben Davis Football. What does 2025 have in store for football fans on the Westside? The coaches say there's talent! Inside Ben Davis Football is presented by Chuck Bear of eXp Realtors.
S1 Ep 1S1 Ep1: Summer Just Yappin'
This is a one time occurrence, enjoy Jace, Cohen, and eventually Jayvion talking about everything that comes to mind. :)
S3 Ep 37S3 Ep37: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 6-4-25
In the final Briefings with Butts of the 2024/2025 school year, Dr. Jeff Butts, the Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, shares the great things that happened in Wayne Township Schools over the last week. He discusses the four graduation ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, June 7, at Ben Davis High School. His guests are Dr. Denita Harris, Dr. Heather Pierce, Dr. Steve Samuel and Dr. Elizabeth Walters who discuss the new Late Start Monday Professional Development Plan to begin with the 2025/2026 school year. Thanks for listening to season 3 of Briefings with Butts!
S3 Ep 36S3 Ep36: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 5-30-25
On this episode of Briefings with Butts, Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, Dr. Jeff Butts, sits down with Iyinoluwa Adedeji, the Valedictorian of the Class of 2025 for Ben Davis University High School. He also shares news about recent happenings in the MSD of Wayne Township and promotes upcoming events in the penultimate show of the 2024/2025 school year.
S2 Ep 10S2 Ep10: VERSUS: THE FINAL DUEL
Kyran and Myles sign off for good with their final debate, as they prepare to enter the workforce:NIGHT SHIFT, or DAY SHIFT
THE FINAL 411!!
Thank you for listening to The 411 for the last 2 years, it's been real! -Myles Sprong and Kyran Sandullo
Mark Jaynes Interview
Jon Easter talks with the "Voice of the Indianapolis 500" Mark Jaynes a few days before the broadcast of the 109th Running of the biggest sporting event on the planet.
S1 Ep 35S1 Ep35: Voices of the Westside 5-23-25 "Voice of the 500" Mark Jaynes
Mark Jaynes, the "Voice of the Indianapolis 500" joins us. He talks about his job at IndyCar Radio as well as being the leader of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network broadcast of the Indy 500. Mark is also the Communications Instructor at Monrovia High School. Producer Kyran Sandullo shares his final thoughts, and host Jon Easter expresses condolences over the passing of Indianapolis Colts owner, Jim Irsay.
S3 Ep 35S3 Ep35: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 5-23-25
In the 35th episode of the 2024/2025 school year, Dr. Jeff Butts shares important happenings in Wayne Township as well as great things happening in our schools. His guest this week is Ben Davis High School Valedictorian Binyame Samuel.
S2 Ep 11S2 Ep11: Just Yappin' Year 1 Finale
Well Well Well it looks like its the end of the show for now.... we will be back... SOON!!!
The 411 5/20/25
The 411 is WBDG's exclusive news show, hosted by Myles Sprong and co-hosted by Kyran Sandullo!
S4 Ep 11S4 Ep11: The Show: Until We Meet Again
Kyran and Brody sign off.Thank you.
S4 Ep 10S4 Ep10: The Show Episode 46: Imagine Me As A Baby
Kyran and Brody talk about their school careers ahead of graduation.
S4 Ep 9S4 Ep9: The Show Episode 45: We're Getting Out of Here
Kyran, Myles and Brody talk about graduating.
S1 Ep 34S1 Ep34: Voices of the Westside 5-16-25 Prosecutor Ryan Mears
Ryan Mears sits down with Bryant Smith and Jon Easter to talk about his job as the Marion County Prosecutor. He shares how his office tries to prevent crime and what it does to help the community be a better place.
S3 Ep 34S3 Ep34: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 5-16-25
On this episode of Briefings with Butts, the 34th of the 2024/25 school year, Dr. Jeff Butts sits down with Wayne Township Secondary Teacher of the Year, Chef Daniel Schifano. Dr. Butts also shares important information and celebrates the great things that happened this past week in Wayne Township.
S2 Ep 9S2 Ep9: VERSUS: WHO IS THIS GUY
Kyran and Brody (what, how) debate:NEW ANIME or OLD ANIME?
S2 Ep 8S2 Ep8: VERSUS: HAYAO MIYAZAKI OF STUDIO GHIBLI SHOOTS HICCUP IN THE FACE
Kyran and Myles debate:2D vs 3D ANIMATION
S2 Ep 7S2 Ep7: VERSUS: THE DEATH OF JACK BLACK SHOOK THE FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIETY
Kyran and Myles debate the following: Should A-LIST celebrities keep getting every movie role under the sun?
S2 Ep 6S2 Ep6: VERSUS: ZENDAYA KILLS DREAMWORKS
SEQUELS or REMAKES? This is the question that Myles and Kyran are debating today (months behind)
S2 Ep 10S2 Ep10: Just Yappin' 5-13-25
WE ARE ONE AWAY FROM THE SEASON FINALE........... ENJOY!!!
S1 Ep 33S1 Ep33: Voices of the Westside 5-9-25 BD Graduation Coordinator Jordan Johnson
Jordan Johnson, Ben Davis English Teacher and the Graduation Coordinator, joins us to discuss the changes in the ceremony as it moves from the Indiana Farmers Coliseum back to Ben Davis High School's Giant Stadium for the first time since 2014. Graduation has been held off campus for all but that 2014 ceremony since 2008.
S3 Ep 33S3 Ep33: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 5-9-25
With a little under one month left in the 2024/2025 school year it's an opportunity to celebrate all the great things that have happened in Wayne Township this year. Dr. Butts speaks with McClelland Elementary's Shannon Copeland, the Wayne Township Elementary Teacher of the Year. He also shares some updates and celebrates other great things happening in the district.
S2 Ep 9S2 Ep9: Just Yappin 5 6 25
We back at it Just yappin enjoy!
S59 Ep 7S59 Ep7: Acknowledgements and Close of the WBDG 59 Marathon
Thanks for Listening! See you next Spring!
S59 Ep 6S59 Ep6: WBDG 59 Marathon: Dave Calabro
WBDG and Ben Davis alum Dave Calabro called in to discuss his time at WBDG and what he's doing since retiring from his Sports Director position at WTHR. He's now in his 40th year as the Chief Announcer of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Public Address crew.
S59 Ep 5S59 Ep5: WBDG 59 Marathon Interview: Samuel Pearman
Alumnus of the WBDG Program, Tri-West High School and Area 31, and current IU Indianapolis student, Samuel Pearman, discusses what he's up to now in college and his growth as a person and a student.
S59 Ep 4S59 Ep4: WBDG 59 Marathon Interview: Ms. Judith Lowery and Mr. Adam Pearish, Area 31 Career Center
Department Chair of the Area 31 Career Center, Ms. Judith Lowery, and Mr. Adam Pearish, Career Coach at Area 31, discuss many great things coming up with the Career Center!
S59 Ep 3S59 Ep3: WBDG 59 Interview: Area 31 Horticulture
The Horticulture Class discusses their program here at Ben Davis as well as their upcoming plant sale.
S59 Ep 2S59 Ep2: WBDG 59 Marathon Interview: Ben Davis Keyhole Editors
The editors from the Ben Davis Keyhole dropped by to discuss the plans for their upcoming yearbook as they continue to move towards 2025/26.
S59 Ep 1S59 Ep1: WBDG 59 Marathon Interview: Former WBDG GM Dana Webb
Mr. Dana Webb called in to help us kick off the WBDG 59 Marathon. Mr. Webb served as one of the first WBDG General Managers, and he is on the Ben Davis Wall of Fame as an Alumnus. He was on the first WBDG radio staff in 1965/66 as a student.
S1 Ep 32S1 Ep32: Voices of the Westside 5-2-25 Arts Alive Coordinator Justin Allison
Mr. Justin Allison, the Chair of the Ben Davis High School Art Department, stopped in to discuss the Arts Alive Festival coming to Ben Davis on Saturday, May 3, from 10 am to 4 pm.
S3 Ep 32S3 Ep32: Briefings with Butts with Dr. Jeff Butts 5-2-25
On this episode of Briefings with Butts, Dr. Jeff Butts, the Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township, welcomes the Executive Director of the Indiana Urban Schools Association, Dr. David Marcotte, to review the 2025 Indiana General Assembly session and more. There's also a number of updates on the great things happening and coming up in the MSD of Wayne Township!
S2 Ep 8S2 Ep8: Just Yappin 4-29-25
Cohen doesn't know months and all the other fun stuff that happens on Just Yappin'
The 411 4/29/25
The 411 is WBDG's exclusive news show, hosted by Myles Sprong and co-hosted by Kyran Sandullo!
S4 Ep 8S4 Ep8: The Show Episode 44: Kyran Is Officially An Adult And Can Be Tried For His Numerous Crimes
Kyran, Myles, and Brody talk about Easter, Birthdays, and various other things.
S4 Ep 7S4 Ep7: The Show Episode 43: Theme Parks and Spring Break
Kyran and Myles talk about vacation. Brody is dead.
S4 Ep 6S4 Ep6: The Show Episode 42: Oh Boy the Convention Center
Kyran and Brody talk about Comic-Con, Myles is dead
S1 Ep 31S1 Ep31: Voices of the Westside 4-25-25 Major Daniel Haggerty Giant Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk
On this episode of Voices of the Westside, Ben Davis Marine Corps JROTC Senior Military Instructor, Major Daniel Hagarty joins us to discuss the program, military service, his travels while serving in the United States Marine Corps and a new event coming up on Memorial Day to support the cadets in national competition. That's the Giant Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk on May 26. For more information, here's the link.