Tonight on Bird Fans 4 Ever, we’re talking Illinois State basketball and the changing landscape surrounding Redbird hoops with Brennan White from Illinois State University and Jason Higdon from Empower The Nest. We’ll discuss NIL, roster building, player retention, recruiting, and what the future looks like for Illinois State basketball as college athletics continues to evolve. From behind-the-scenes support for student-athletes to the challenges facing mid-major basketball programs in today’s environment, this is a conversation Redbird basketball fans won’t want to miss.

Please welcome Brennan White and Jason Higdon from Empower The Nest to Bird Fans 4 Ever!

NEW EPISODE ALERT – Birdfans4ever
Episode 83 is LIVE and you don’t want to miss this one!
We sit down with QB Tommy Rittenhouse and WR Daniel Sobkowiscz — two of the key offensive playmakers who helped lead the Redbirds on their incredible run to the FCS Championship Game.
From their journeys to Illinois State to breaking down the unforgettable 2025 season, these teammates share it all:
How they found their way to ISU
Behind-the-scenes stories from a championship-caliber season
Their perspectives on the biggest games and clutch moments
What it felt like to compete on the national stage
A sneak peek at what’s next for both of them
This is a must-listen for any Redbird fan who wants the inside story straight from the guys who lived it.
Tune in now and relive the run!
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🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨
Hey BirdFans! 🔴⚪️
Episode 82 of Bird Fans 4 Ever is live and we’re joined by former Illinois State guard Elyce Knudsen!
We talk about:
🏀 Her basketball journey from Millikin to Illinois State
🔥 Her playing style and approach to the game
⭐ The first moment at ISU when she realized, “this is Division I basketball”
👀 How watching Paige Robinson helped influence her path to becoming a Redbird
A great conversation looking back at Elyce’s Redbird journey.
🎧 Listen now!
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