Shows / Boomtown

Episodes
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 83 - Jacardia Wright
2019 St. Teresa grad Jacardia Wright calls in from Seattle as he and the Seahawks prepare for the Super Bowl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 82 - Grant McAtee
The newest D1 pass catcher to emerge from Mt. Zion joins the pod. Plus the Bears recap, some baseball chat, and the Illinois winning streak. See…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 81 - Jason McKie
Former Bears fullback and current ESPN 1000 sideline report Jason McKie joins the guys to get into all things Bears. Cubs sign Bregman, Cardinals trade Arenado…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 80
The guys are back after a couple weeks off with a Bears playoff game looming! High school basketball and Illinois sports also on tap! See…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 79 - Carson Oliver & Aidan Barnett
A couple of MTZ golfers join the pod to discuss their decorated careers. Plus another Bears win, a shakeup to high school football and Illini talk. See…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 78
Aric's Vegas trip, a last-second Bears loss, 2 big Illini victories and an Illini bowl game assignment! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 77 - Kramer Soderberg
Millikin Basketball head coach Kramer Soderberg joins the pod after a victory that moves the Big Blue to 7-1 on the young season. A HUGE Black Friday victory…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 76 - Josh Jostes (State Championship Preview)
The Trojans head coach joins us to preview their state championship tilt with Wilmington. Bears 8-3 and Illini disappointment also on the docket. Happy…





BoomtownBoomtown Episode 75 - Rachel Petersen
Maroa-Forsyth head volleyball coach Rachel Petersen joins the pod to reminisce on her prolific volleyball career and the successful program she's building with…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 74 - Rhonda Glidewell
Head Volleyball Coach Rhonda Glidewell of Unity Christian joins the guys to discuss the sustained success of the Lions program. An impressive start to the…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 73 - Val Jordan
Val Jordan joins the pod to recap another successful year of Real Men Wear Pink. A heart-stopping Bears victory, epic World Series and breezy Illinois…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 72 - High School Football Week 9
Disappointment from our Bears and the Illini, a Decatur co-op, a playoff football on deck! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 71 - High School Football Week 8
High School football wrapping up, previewing a huge game for the Illini, SHOHEI, World Series, amateurism and Bears football...it's a packed week on Boomtown!…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 70 - High School Football Week 7
The guys talk about Luke's new job at Mt. Zion, review the Cubs playoff run and preview the upcoming free agency period, BEARS WIN, Illini football, some more…
BoomtownBoomtown Special Episode - Mt. Zion Baseball
Mt. Zion has a new baseball coach, and let's just say he's a friend of the pod. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 69 - High School Football Week 6
Cubs, MLB playoffs, Illini, golf handicaps, and FOOTBALL…all on the docket this week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 68 - High School Football Week 5
It's a packed week! Cubs, Bears, Illini, Ryder Cup, high school golf, ALL the football...Aric and Luke cover it all this week! See omnystudio.com/listener for…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 67 - High School Football Week 4
Time flies when you're having fun. Already halfway through the high school season and the guys have it all covered! Plus Cubs and playoff baseball, the Illini…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 66 - High School Football Week 3
The Cubs clinch, Illini take care of business and the Bears stink. The guys break it all down plus the full high school football chatter! See…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 65 - High School Football Week 2
Aric and Luke break down the Illini, Bears, Cubs and high school football and preview the coming week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 64 - High School Football Week 1
Aric and Luke recap all of the week's football action with some Cubs and Jacardia Wright talk thrown in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 63 - Joey Wagner
Joey Wagner of 247 Sports is on to talk about the upcoming Illinois athletic season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Special Episode - 2025 Media Day
Millikin University, Argenta-Oreana, Unity Christian, Mt. Zion, Eisenhower, Warrensburg-Latham, Maroa-Forsyth and St. Teresa join the pod for a LIVE edition…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 62 - Justin Allen
The new head basketball coach at Meridian joins us to chat about his new role at basketball rich Meridian! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 61 - Terise Bryson
Decatur basketball legend and MacArthur head coach Terise Bryson joins Aric and Luke this week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 60 - Maddon Jackson Highley
It’s a family affair in the studios this week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 59 - 217 Backyard Wiffle Ball Classic
Geoff and EP join the guys to chat about the upcoming tournament which has become a staple in the Decatur community! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 58 - Todd Vohland
Cross Country and Track & Field coaching legend Todd Vohland joins the podcast to recount his storied career! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 57 - JC Anderson
Mt. Zion 4-star tight end and Ole Miss commit JC Anderson joins Aric and Luke to discuss life at Mt. Zion and his future as a Rebel. See…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 56 - Addy Rotz
MTZ softball player and Northern Iowa commit Addy Rotz joins for a sit down! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 55 - Sammy Driscoll
State tournament golfer, state tournament basketballer, future D1 baseball player. Mt. Zion's Sammy Driscoll joins Aric and Luke for a sit down! See…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 54 - MJ Hall
Former AO 3-sport star and future Millikin baseball player MJ Hall is in studio for a sit down! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 53 - Kristopher Lawson
WL baseball/football star joins Aric and Luke to chat about his high school career and his upcoming spot on the offensive line at Millkin! See…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 52 - Mitch Williams
Maroa-Forsyth 3-sport standout Mitch Williams joins the pod to reflect on his high school career and what lies ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 51 - Terry Cook
New Eisenhower head basketball coach Terry Cook joins the pod to discuss his style and the direction of the Panthers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 50
No guest with the guys on a late Wednesday night. A full breakdown of all the high school baseball and softball action is on tap! See omnystudio.com/listener…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 49 - Travis Lingafelter
The Tri-City softball coach joins Aric and Luke to discuss the storied program and their red hot season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 48 - JD Arnold
Mt. Zion head baseball coach JD Arnold joins Aric and Luke to discuss the solid Braves season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 47 - Paige Robinson
Former Okaw Valley standout, Drury and Illinois State superstar, and now professional basketball player Paige Robinson joins to discuss her career and her…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 46
The guys go sans guest for a week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 45 - Greg Streeval
Longtime Meridian head softball coach joins the guys for a chat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 44 - Greg Blakey
Mt. Zion softball coaching legend Greg Blakey joins Boomtown!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 43 - Chris Elston
Warrensburg-Latham head baseball coach joins the pod to discuss their hot start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 42 - Lyncoln Koester
Boomtown Best Player of the Year and Mt. Zion basketball star Lyncoln Koester joins Aric and Luke in studio to reflect on his career and his future in…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 41 - NCAA Tournament Preview
The guys go guest-free for an in depth look at the NCAA Tournament!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 40 - Len Casper
White Sox radio man Len Kasper is on!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 39 - Brandon Townsend
Millikin baseball head coach Brandon Townsend checks in this week to discuss the state of the Big Blue baseball program!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 38 - Andrea Dorsey
Andrea Dorsey, head girls basketball coach at St. Teresa, joins the guys in the middle of a deep postseason run!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 37 - Cortez Bond
Decatur hoops legend and MacArthur grad Cortez Bond joins the pod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 36 - Andy Stukins & Kendall Dehority
A visit from a pair of Decatur hockey contributors highlights this week's podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 35 - David Graves
New Meridian head basketball coach and AD David Graves joins Aric and Luke to chat about his new role and how the season is progressing for the Hawks.See…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 34 - Mark Ramsey
Central Illinois coaching legend Mark Ramsey joins the guys to discuss his new role as the head football coach at Pana High School.See omnystudio.com/listener…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 33 - Jeff Joniak
Bears play-by-play man Jeff Joniak joins Aric and Luke to discuss the Ben Johnson hiring and the direction of the franchise.See omnystudio.com/listener for…
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 32 - Marv Dampeer
Central Illinois officiating legend Marv Dampeer joins!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomtownBoomtown Episode 31 - Jacob Paradee
Star wide receiver of the D3 National Champion North Central Cardinals and Central A&M graduate Jacob Paradee joins the guys!See omnystudio.com/listener for…