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  1. 1 hr ago

    Marion & West Frankfort Football + Jason Dunning’s INSANE Workouts | B4G Talk Show #34

    B4G Talk Show #34 with Marion and West Frankfort Football (read more). This week we had Marion Wildcats Head Football Coach Jason Dunning and his son Peyton Dunning, who is a sophomore at Marion, on the show. We talked Marion football, Coach Dunning’s time at Carterville as player and coach. The impact the people around him has on had on his life, his workout routines, and some of the crazy challenges he’s taken on. He shares the story behind doing the Murph 100 days straight, running 75 miles in 24 hours, and competing in the World’s Toughest Mudder 5 DIFFERENT TIMES! We also had the West Frankfort Redbirds on with seniors Chris Samples, Nick Hefner, and Jacob Spence (2025 2nd Team B4G All-South). We talked about the success this senior class has had all the way back to middle school, and building on back to back playoff appearances, preparing for this season, what it means to be a Redbird. We also talked about some of the biggest rivalries they’ll be a part of this fall. West Frankfort has gone 11-9 over the last two seasons while making the playoffs both years. SPONSORS: ALL STARS-N-STITCHES REND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODS WEEKS IN BENTON FOLLOW US: Instagram: @B4G_SIL Twitter: @ConwellRussell Facebook: Ballin4God TikTok: B4G_SIL Spotify: Ballin4God Apple Podcasts: Ballin4God

  2. 6 days ago

    Joel Dallas, Zack Essex & Tyler McConnell | B4G Talk Show #33

    Episode 33 of the Ballin4God Talk Show features three guests who are entering exciting new chapters in Southern Illinois sports. Joel Dallas was recently named the new head football coach at Anna-Jonesboro High School after serving on the Wildcats coaching staff since 2010. A 2004 Anna-Jonesboro graduate, Dallas played during one of the school's most successful eras under Brett Detering before later coaching alongside him. He shares what it means to lead his alma mater, why restoring the Wildcats' brotherhood is a top priority, and his vision for the future of the program. Zack Essex takes over as the new boys basketball coach at Johnston City. After successful head coaching stops at Galatia, Joppa/Maple Grove, and other area schools, along with assistant coaching experience at Meridian and Pinckneyville, Essex is stepping into his first larger-school opportunity. He discusses building on Johnston City's strong athletic culture, changing the basketball program's trajectory, and the expectations he has for the Indians. Tyler McConnell joins the show after transferring from Pinckneyville to Du Quoin. One of Southern Illinois' top returning football players, McConnell is drawing interest from multiple Division I FCS programs and is also one of the area's top returning basketball players. He talks about the decision to transfer, his expectations at Du Quoin, the recruiting process, and how he hopes to make an immediate impact on the football field and basketball court alongside his younger brother, Colin. SPONSORS: ALL STARS-N-STITCHES REND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODS WEEKS IN BENTON FOLLOW US: Instagram: @B4G_SIL Twitter: @ConwellRussell Facebook: Ballin4God TikTok: B4G_SIL Spotify: Ballin4God Apple Podcasts: Ballin4God Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:07:40 - Joel Dallas 1:01:28 - Zack Essex 2:04:23 - Tyler McConnell 3:07:38 - Outro

  3. 24 Jul

    B4G Talk Show #32 | Southern Illinois Dirt Racing Takes Center Stage

    Episode 32 of the Ballin4God Talk Show shines a light on the world of Southern Illinois dirt racing with four guests who continue to make an impact. J Jaxton Wiggs is a Micro Sprint driver/Sprint car driver and Benton Rangers student-athlete. Entering his senior year at Benton Consolidated High School, Wiggs competes in basketball and golf while racing throughout the Midwest. One of Southern Illinois' top young drivers, he discusses his racing journey, balancing athletics with competition, and his goals for the future. Jeff Wiggs is a longtime supporter of dirt racing and former racer himself. He is the father of Jaxton and Jagger Wiggs (younger brother). Having spent years traveling the racing circuit with his family, Jeff shares the sacrifices, commitment, and behind-the-scenes work that go into helping his sons compete at a high level. Caleb Hilliard is the president of the Southern Illinois Raceway Club and helps oversee operations at Southern Illinois Raceway in Marion, Illinois. Hilliard works to grow dirt racing through race promotion, facility improvements, and community engagement while helping lead one of the premier micro sprint facilities in the Midwest. Shane Cockrum is the Benton Fire Chief, a dirt racing competitor, and a longtime member of the Southern Illinois racing community. Cockrum has spent years competing on area dirt tracks like Du Quoin, but also all across the country. He competed in Silver Crown, Sprint cars, and Midgets cars. He also has been serving the Benton community through the fire service for the last 27 years, and 12 years as the fire chief. The episode also previews this weekend's Terry Sprague Memorial at Southern Illinois Raceway, one of the nation's premier Non-Wing Outlaw Micro Sprint events. The annual race honors the late Terry Sprague while attracting many of the country's top drivers to Marion for one of the biggest weekends on the Southern Illinois racing calendar as it is $13,000 1st Place Prize. SPONSORS: ALL STARS-N-STITCHES REND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODS WEEKS IN BENTON FOLLOW US: Instagram: @B4G_SIL Twitter: @ConwellRussell Facebook: Ballin4God TikTok: B4G_SIL Spotify: Ballin4God Apple Podcasts: Ballin4God Timestamps: 0:00:00 - INTRO 0:07:46 - JEFF & JAXTON WIGGS, CALEB HILLIARD 1:17:06- SHANE COCKRUM 2:41:29 - OUTRO

  4. 16 Jul

    Benton Legends: State Champions Cy Norman, Gavin Genisio & Coach Reggie Norman | B4G Talk Show #31

    We had two Benton Rangers alumni and Benton Rangers golf coach Reggie Norman on the podcast.Father and son Cy Norman and Reggie Norman joined us. Cy graduated in 2023, attended the University of Central Florida, and transferred back to Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2025. Cy won an individual state championship and was part of two state runner-up teams in high school. Reggie has been coaching since 2014 and has set the standard and expectations at Benton as the top golf school in the area.We also had Gavin Genisio on, who graduated from Benton in 2024. He attended Tennessee for the first two years of his college career and transferred to Arkansas heading into this year. The Razorbacks have won 53 SEC championships and 33 national championships in track & field. Genisio won four individual state championships in high school and was part of the 2024–25 cross country state runner-up team and the 2024–25 track & field third-place finish for the Benton Rangers. He was an All-American in high school and ranked among the top 20 in the nation.SPONSORS:ALL STARS-N-STITCHESREND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODSWEEKS IN BENTONFOLLOW US: Instagram: @B4G_SILTwitter: @ConwellRussellFacebook: Ballin4GodTikTok: B4G_SILSpotify: Ballin4GodApple Podcasts: Ballin4God Timestamps: 0:00:00 - INTRO 0:03:30 - CY & REGGIE NORMAN 0:59:52 - GAVIN GENISIO

  5. 11 Jul

    Kris Taft, Victor Munoz, Kyle Bacon & Benton Rangerettes | B4G Talk Show #30

    Very special guests coming to the Ballin4God Talk Show for our big EPISODE 30. We were joined by Army combat veteran Kris Taft, Navy veteran and former Blue Angels member Victor Munoz, and Franklin County Sheriff Kyle Bacon as they shared stories of service, faith, family, and what it means to be an American. We also welcomed Benton Rangerettes head coach Dave Brown along with returning players Kinley Glover, Preslee Morris, Makenna Drew, and Adalynn McCormick to talk about an undefeated summer, coming off last season's 26-8 regional championship team, and what's ahead this season. We had a great time hearing from each of our guests, and we can't wait to share this episode. We hope you all enjoy it as much as we did. SPONSORS: ALL STARS-N-STITCHES REND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODS FOLLOW US: Instagram: @B4G_SIL Twitter: @ConwellRussell Facebook: Ballin4God TikTok: B4G_SIL Spotify: Ballin4God Apple Podcasts: Ballin4God Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:04:08 - Kris Taft 0:26:49 - Victor Munoz 1:02:09 - Kyle Bacon 1:53:09 - Rangerettes Basketball

  6. 1 Jul

    B4G Talk Show #29 | Austin Brown’s Journey From Johnston City to the NFL & Kent Herron

    Very special guests joined us for this episode of the Ballin4God Talk Show. We had 2022 Johnston City graduate Austin Brown on the show after his time playing college football with the Wisconsin Badgers and his recent opportunity with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent (UDFA). Brown’s story is one that a lot of our local athletes in Southern Illinois can look up to. He went from Johnston City to the Big Ten, and now getting a shot at the NFL level, Austin has continued to represent Southern Illinois at every step of the way. We talked about his journey, his work ethic, his faith, the transition from high school football to Wisconsin, and the process of a UDFA. Alongside Brown was Kent Herron, a chiropractor who has helped numerous athletes including Brown throughout Southern Illinois. Herron has spent nearly 35 years serving the area through his own practice at Herron Rehab & Wellness Center in West Frankfort, Illinois. Kent has worked with athletes from all across the region, helping them recover, stay healthy, and continue competing at a high level. His impact goes far beyond the office, as he has built relationships with many different athletes and their families throughout Southern Illinois. The Ballin4God Talk Show is brought to you by Rend Lake Cabins In The Woods and All Stars-N-Stitches. SPONSORS: ALL STARS-N-STITCHES REND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODS FOLLOW US: Instagram: @B4G_SIL Twitter: @ConwellRussell Facebook: Ballin4God TikTok: B4G_SIL Spotify: Ballin4God Apple Podcasts: Ballin4God Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:04:45 - Austin Brown & Kent Herron 1:17:21 - Outro

  7. 27 Jun

    B4G Talk Show #28 | Matt Laur, Ty Laur, and Pinckneyville Basketball

    Ballin4God Talk Show episode 28 features Pinckneyville head coach and athletic director Matt Laur alongside his son Ty Laur, a 2026 Pinckneyville graduate and plays for the SIU Salukis basketball team. Matt Laur talks about his journey from South Central High School to becoming one of the top NAIA players of his era at McKendree, his professional opportunities, coaching stops and now leading one of Southern Illinois’ most storied basketball programs at Pinckneyville. Ty Laur also joins his dad after a standout senior season where he averaged 22 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and more than one block per game. Ty finished with 1,228 career points, earned first team All-State honors and is now taking the next step with the Southern Illinois Salukis. The Ballin4God Talk Show is brought to you by Rend Lake Cabins In The Woods and All Stars-N-Stitches. SPONSORS: ALL STARS-N-STITCHES REND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODS FOLLOW US: Instagram: @B4G_SIL Twitter: @ConwellRussell Facebook: Ballin4God TikTok: B4G_SIL Spotify: Ballin4God Apple Podcasts: Ballin4God Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 07:47 - Matt & Ty

  8. 17 Jun

    B4G Talk Show #27 | The BATTERY of Caidence Phillips & Colbie Bennett

    We had the battery of Caidence Phillips & Colbie Bennett on the Talk Show after wrapping up their senior seasons where they won the IHSA 2A State Championship. They beat Seneca in the championship game 3-1, and finished their season 39-1. We got to award Phillips with her Player Of The Year shirt, along with Bennett a Player Of The Week Shirt. Below are some cool stats from the last four years of their careers. Overall: 95-12 Conference: 31-1 (2023 - AJ Lady Wildcats) Last Southern Illinois team they lost to: Johnston City Lady Indians (2023) Losses break down below Out of State: 4 3A Schools: 5 (3 of them Glenwood: 2025 State Champion/2026 State Runner Up) 2A Schools: 3 (Beecher State Champion 2025/AJ Lady Wildcats 2023/Johnston City 2023 Sectional Championship) Caidence Phillips: University Of Illinois Colbie Bennett: John A. Logan Taryn Ford: Wichita State Savannah Gibbs: UT-Martin SPONSORS: ALL STARS-N-STITCHES REND LAKE CABINS IN THE WOODS FOLLOW US: Instagram: @B4G_SIL Twitter: @ConwellRussell Facebook: Ballin4God TikTok: B4G_SIL Timestamps: 0:00:00 - INTRO 0:07:05 - CAIDENCE & COLBIE 1:48:42 - OUTRO

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