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Enjoy some of your favorite show tunes as the Sound of Illinois presents their 76th annual show, Magical Broadway on Saturday March 10th at the BCPA. Special guests, Vocal Spectrum, will appear on the show...proceeds help fund musical operations and youth in harmony outreach in Central Illinois. Get your tickets at ARTSBLOOMING.org
Get ready for the 20TH ANNUAL NORMAL WEST JAZZ NIGHT , FRIDAY, MARCH 09, 2018 | NORMAL WEST AUDITORIUM, Mr. B and a selection of Normal Community West HS musicians preview the upcoming show.
Chris Stanford and Danny Provis, the two prince's stopped by The Susan Show on WBNQ to give details about “Into The Woods” opening next weekend! Tickets on sale now!
Adam Shake, Mark Hill, Dave Garrett and Greg George stopped by The Susan Show to discuss the Singing Valentines that can be delivered from the Barbershop Chorus. Visit soundofillinois.org/singing-valentine for more information and to book a harmony before Feb. 12, 2018
Lexington native Alex Tanney is back in town for another edition of the Tanney Passing academy. Listen in as he updates us on his NFL future, his family, and how to get your kids into this great football prep program!
Kyanna, Lora, Brian and Derek of the cover band Backseat Radio (backseatradio.com) entertain with 3 Christmas Classics live on WBNQ
"Rabbit In Red" Author Joe Chianakas will be appearing at the Bloomington Library during the Local Authors Fair from 2-3:30pm on Sunday, November 5. November is National Novel Writing Month.
Leads from the musical stopped by #TheSusanShow to inform us to not miss the Divine Musical Comedy: SISTER ACT for 3 Weekends Only, Nov. 3-5, 10-12 & 17-19. Featuring Music by Alan Menken and based on the classic film. Tickets online at www.CommunityPlayers.org
The Susan Show had the pleasure of chatting with this fabulous team, who's raising money to send these athletes to Disney World to compete in the World Special Needs Cheer-leading Competition.
She can lift a car! What can you lift? Jessica Kite stopped by The Susan Show to discuss her next move in the "strongest persons world" and more.
Lukah Case has lived with a medical condition that has caused great stress over her life. Throughout this process, she had one dream, to meet Ed Sheeran and that dream came true.
Michael Brown of the Ecology Action Center discusses the big event with #TheSusanShow now. Mark your calendars to help clean up hazardous waste.
Susan Saunders talks to Dr. Charles McCully of Eastland Animal Hospital in Bloomington, Illinois about pet safety. #solareclipse
Amy Fox, Public Relations Officer for Carbondale, Illinois has answers for Susan Saunders about the big party happening Monday August 21st. #solareclipse
Do you have the right glasses? What happens if I look without special glasses? Do welders glasses work? All of these questions are answered just in time for the August 21st Eclipse!
Adam Stephey & Elliot Worth are the cool inventive guys that stopped by Th Susan Show to discuss their Toilet Timer. For more info visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/katamco/the-toilet-timer?ref=4zmrp6
Mike and Leslie Romagnoli stopped by The Susan Show to update us on all the fun happening to raise money for deserving charities. You can still buy a ticket and even volunteer by going to bruegala.com
The Susan Show got the 411 with Community Relations Manager, Janet Bantz Glavin about what to expect and how to raise this money and what the money is used for. Sing For Wises is this Saturday, July 22, 2017!
Leah Marlene spoke with The Susan Show about her journey to raise money for Sing For Wishes. Donate at singforwishes.com.
The Susan Show got a snippet of what to expect with the cast of The Little Mermaid at Community Players Theater. Take a listen and go see the live show performance before your time expires.
Delvar and Bonnie Dopson are local celebrities even more now, after appearing on an episode of "The Wall" and winning $390,000...and The Susan Show gets the 411 of the entire life changing experience.
The 4th of July is coming up...COMING UP! Archie Jay has some choice words to give to the folks who like to celebrate early.
A HUGE congratulations to the winner of the Hole In One contest at the McLean County Golf Classic for St. Jude-Sandy Mueller! She gets to take home a beautiful brand new 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander!
Father's Day is around the corner and Archie Jay is giving his respect to all the dads around the world doing great! New segments every Friday at 6:05AM
Mike Essington, Chairman of the carnival dropped by The Susan Show to discuss this years fun festivities.
Summer is unofficially here and Archie Jay has some words for all of us who are scrambling to get fit!
Kindness should be given at all times and Archie Jay has words of his recent experience where kindness wasn't the answer.
Katie Crow popped in on "The Susan Show" to discuss details about this upcoming great cause for animals.
Archie Jay loves his mom, and moms across the world, because of the sacrifices they made to have children. You must listen to him voicing off, giving moms the appreciation they deserve.
Michael Hernbrott, Pepsi Ice Center Manager stopped by The Susan Show to discuss the recent good news with The Hockeyville contest and winning $25,000 towards ice center upgrades.
Michael Brown of the Ecology Action Center stopped by The Susan Show to talk all things Earth Day and new projects at the EAC!
Do you have allergies this season? Well, Archie Jay does and he's confronting them! Catch him voicing off live, Friday's at 6:05AM.
Portillo's is finally coming to the Blo-No area "mid August" and "The Susan Show" got an exclusive interview with the CEO to talk about the opening, his favorites off the menu and the Ground Breaking event today in Normal.
Christine Kirk of Towanda entered this contest and just received a notice that the Pepsi Ice Center has made the Top 10 list, and our votes could get 150K for rink upgrades and a NHL Preseason game. Vote !!!!!
Exit 167 stars Vinod Nambiar & Leyons Philip explain the new and improved eent coming up April 15th at the Interstate Center
Archie Jay celebrates St. Patrick's Day with giving us his reasons why he's never been a true fan of the holiday. You must listen to this!
Mr. Budzinski stopped by 'The Susan Show' with his Jazz band to update us on Jazz Night, Friday March, 17th with performance of 7 bands. In the studio on Guitar were: Mary Burrel, David Brown, AJ Gary, Charles Good, Jordan Gravel, Matt Mullins; on Brass: Hannah Weber, and Konnor Halsey on Drums.
Jim Waldorf, Brett Mulford, Kevin McClelland, Evan Patrick of The Sound of Illinois Chorus joined The Susan Show to talk their 75th Annual Show performance March 11, 2017.
Archie Jay is back at it again with his opinions and this time he's weighing in on everyone's favorite app, Snapchat! Friday's at 6:05AM listen live.
The men of Sound Of Illinois stopped by 'The Susan Show' for a special singing surprise! Check them out and call Katie: 309-825-9350 to book these fabulous men for your sweetie on Valentines Day.
Each year we meet so many families that have had a happily ever after story thanks to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Yet the families who have suffered the most seem to be the strongest supporters.
Tennessee Titans Quarterback, Alex Tanney stopped by The Susan Show to update us during his off-season and to discuss his training Camp.
Kristi Zimmerman (Stella), Kayla Pulliam (Blanche), Michael Farca (Stanley) give Susan Saunders a snippit of the show that opens this weekend in Bloomington.
The holiday's are over and we all are still missing it a little, so Archie Jay helps us with how to get over it!
TheSusanShow spoke to former Radio Bloomington employee and expert of The Consumer Electronics Show 2017 as she's live on location, about all the fun new technology to expect!
Susan's cousin, who is a former hypnosis discusses National Hypnotism Day on 'The Susan Show.'
Christmas is just around the corner and with that, Archie Jay is telling us why he loves this holiday! Tune in LIVE Fridays at 6:05AM!
Have you watched the show "New Girl"? Well, Archie Jay just binge-watched the series and he's got your review!
Live Holiday concert in the WBNQ studio with Backseat Radio, they will be playing at the benefit concert December 9, 2016 at The Castle Theater for Home Sweet Home Ministries. 4th annual, Go Hope Church! visit hopechristmas.com
This years Santa, John Stephens talks to The Susan Show about the festivities of this years Santa Station and his work for Special Olympics.
Basketball season is in full effect and Coach Muller of ISU stopped by The Susan Show to fill us in on the games and how he handles cell phones on the court!
Ever get a compliment and aren't sure how to take it? Well, Archie Jay has something to say on that topic and how we should be more kind to our neighbors.
Adam Davis talks to #TheSusanShow about the upcoming Chicago auditions and what to expect. Plus, he drops off some exclusive "fast passes" to giveaway. So, if you want to audition and "jump" the line, head to Instagram and show #TheSusanShow your talent by tagging @1015WBNQ and #AGT !
The cast from the Adult Musical stopped by The Susan Show to give a snippet of what to expect from there shows tonight, November 3rd followed by November 4-6, 11-13 & 18-20, 2016.
Halloween is just around the corner, and Archie Jay has some words for all trick-or-treat kiddos and their families! Every Friday at 6:05AM catch him live.
Patrick Lipka, Conner Turner, Liz Scoma and TJ Estabrook give us a preview of their Oct. 27 concert "Heroes and Villains" under the direction of Kimberly Matin-Boyd!
Holly Phillips and the gang stop by to update us that when you purchase a draw down ticket, you are changing lives! Buy your ticket at homesofhopeinc.org
Archie Jay weighs in on getting too close. Not as in friends, but proximity. Do people just never give you enough space or sit too close in the library? Well you'll love this.
Executive Director of March of Dimes Brad Johnson stopped by to remind us that the big party is THURSDAY!
Archie Jay has only known life with a cell phone, so he takes on the thoughts of how life would be without them, and how hard cell phones make the dating life.
Today on the show we said our final goodbye to Laura in radio as she embarks on a new journey with the Chamber of Commerce. Check out what she had to say and some of her best moments on #TheSusanShow !
We all have to face them sooner or later, Archie Jay weighs in on his new found struggle with bills... Oh boy, this should be interesting! Catch a new segment every Friday 6:05AM.
Laura Wiegand & Jessica Poppe just stopped by #TheSusanShow with headlining information that The Birth Center of Blo-No are now the 1st freestanding licensed Birth Center in Illinois. Check them out at birthcenterbn.com !!!
Adele was performing on stage in Canada when she spied "Steve Kelly" (Steve Carroll to his friends), his husband Jon, and their son Jackson in the audience. What happened next became viral on Twitter, and will never be forgotten by Steve and his family.
Archie Jay weighs in on Millennial Madness of this generation! Catch his thoughts every Friday at 6:05AM.
Normal West Marching Band Instructor, Ryan Budzinski stops by with band memebers: Ryan Haas (senior), Nathan Miller (Junior), and Konner Halsey (soph.) to update us on the new things for this school year.
Krista explains to Susan the need for affordable diapers in the US, and how easy home washable diapers can be.
Corinne Olson, Regional Development Representative of St. Jude stops by with Mr. Wolfe and Kale to discuss the "Give Thanks Walk" and an update from Kale on his journey to complete health.
Maritza Ataayde is a 5th generation circus performer and now teacher of circus arts through the Town Of Normal Parks and Recreations Dept. She used to fly on the trapeze without a net, so radio will be easy for her!
Have you tasted the Swedish Fish Oreos? Well, Archie Jay has and he has quite the review for you!
Gabriel Iglesias, will perform at Illinois State University’s Braden Auditorium at 8 p.m., Thursday, September 22.
Archie Jay addresses the happiest of young girls, it's a friendly "pick me up." A must listen from WBNQ's new co-host and producer of THE SUSAN SHOW!
Bridgette Richard, Dave Krostal and Josh McCauley stopped by 'The Susan Show' to discuss the new play "Boeing Boeing" and gave us a small snippet of what to expect. Check it out!
Archie Jay's 5 ways to avoid the awkward panhandler. A must listen from WBNQ's new co-host and producer of THE SUSAN SHOW!
Archie Jay feels strongly about Facebook status' and here's why. A must listen from WBNQ's new co-host and producer of THE SUSAN SHOW!
Melissa Shrader stopped by to us prepared for the amazing Race For The Cure and all the new events!
Troy Ziegler, Scott Adams & Shane Brown, stopped by to get us excited about this amazing Softball Tournament which raises money for Toys For Tots!
We all have that one ad campaign that's run its course, FLO, it's you. A must listen from WBNQ's new co-host and producer of THE SUSAN SHOW!
Learn more at Thetoollib.org about how you can help make sure kids without beds get what they need.
Parenting Skills with Drinking around your children. A must listen from WBNQ's new co-host and producer of THE SUSAN SHOW!
Join WBNQ 's Susan Saunders and Suzi Davis Travel on a group trip to Jamaica in 2017! See details at SuziDavisTravel.com and WBNQ.com
Dating and the definition of "hanging out" . A must listen to debut from WBNQ's new co-host and producer of THE SUSAN SHOW!
Vote for your favorite local celebrity at the 2016 Sing For Wishes event, raising money for Make A Wish Foundation. Gill Street Sports Bar n Grill Saturday July 23rd at 6pm. Learn more at SingForWishes.com
Learn how you can get a free #Backtheblue support stripe for your vehicle to show love to Law Enforcement Officers everywhere.
Raise money for Make a Wish during the July 23rd event at Gill Street Bar n Grill. Learn more at SingForWishes.com
Steve Malliet and Mike Petrini joined me to give a little insight on the Legends game, coming up at the Corn Crib on July 16th!
Director Shelly Hanover talks about the new exhibit and grand opening celebration on June 24th
This fundraiser benefits the United Way and For A Better Tomorrow! Thanks to Tejas Jani for telling us more about the June 26th event!
Radio Pontiac all-star, Cathi Coppinger, tells us about damage she say while making her way into work this morning. #TheSusanShow
Orlando has had a tough couple of weeks. With the Pulse nightclub shooter and the alligator attack at Disney, we ask Laura Ewan how things felt on her most recent trip. #TheSusanShow
Catina Struble joined us in the studio to tell us more about Relay For Life at Normal Community, next Friday!
Thanks to Dwight Merilatt for coming in and telling us about all the events happening this week! #TheSusanShow
We were on top of the Normal Dunkin' Donuts all day on Wednesday to raise money with the Normal PD and ISU PD for Special Olympics! Listen in to see how much Normal gave!
Also hear Jay's opinion on what happened at the Cincinnati Zoo! Did I mention Flamingo's???
Tina Salamone joined Andy this morning to give us a heads up on some great performances happening at the BCPA this year! Find out more info at artsblooming.org!
Michael Brown pedaled his way into the studio this morning to talk about the Ecology Action Center's event, Zymurgy. Find out more here: https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/zymurgy/
Famous dog-trainer, Victoria Stilwell, and State Farm's Heather Paul join us to discuss how to prevent a dog bite, especially around children.
Delvar is back to talk about unique ways you can thank or show appreciation to those mystery workers who keep your neighborhood and community clean and beautiful!
HUGE thanks to Jenni Blum for telling us more about the Awesome 80's Party on Friday night, and for bringing in Will, Natalie, and Joe!
In a rare turn of events, Amy Linman is cornered in the studio and reveals she in fact stole Andy's pizza onesie. Find out her reason here. #TheSusanShow
Big thanks to Josh Remington for telling us about this great event on Saturday! (Also about your parents' tandem bicycles.) #TheSusanShow
You know him from the story about 3-year-old Brooklyn meeting her hero, here in Blono. Hear his side of the story from #TheSusanShow!
Chad Beavers is trying to go pro! He needs your help! Check out lilbeaverbrewery.com and help him build a new brewery in Blono!
This is going to be a fun fundraiser! You just drink! Head out to Lake Road Inn and have fun Saturday, April 30! Thanks to Heather, Rebecca, and Craig for stopping by!
Thanks for telling us more about this fun event, Kathy Schneidwind! Find out more at hscipets.org!
Happy Earth Day! Michael Brown tells us about some initiatives we can take on right here in Blono to help conserve energy! Find out more at ecologyactioncenter.org!
The Spack Family, including Coach, Aimee, Alicia, and Chase joined us to talk Redbird Football and Chase's miraculous recovery from a cancerous eye!
Big garage sales happening this weekend in Blono! Find out where to go and how to make yours a success with Miranda Davis!
Kaitlin Witmer and Sara Hayes joined #TheSusanShow to invite the community to Illinois State's Fashion Show this Friday!
Mellissa shared her story about how she won a CAR and a ton of cash playing #WheelOfFortune!
Traci Andracke joined us this morning to tell us about this viral story from right here in Bloomington-Normal! Hear the adorable details here!
Bri Park and our own, Greg Harvey, talked about this Saturday's opening bout at Skate N Place in Bloomington at 4pm!
Gamma Phi's home shows are this weekend at Redbird Arena! Find out more at gammaphicircus.illinoisstate.edu!
Huge thanks to Paula Poundstone for talking with #TheSusanShow this morning! She's at the BCPA on May 12th! Get tickets at artsblooming.org!
The nominations are happening right now and you can join the event on Tuesday, May 17th. Find out more information at ywcamclean.org!
Thanks to Mari Osborne for telling us more about this great event to help raise money for the Children's Hospital Of Illinois! Get tickets at wildsidebrunch2016.eventbrite.com!
Kelly Collins and Rich Beal joined us to talk about the upcoming #MCStrong 5K! Find out more information and register for the race at mcstrong.org!
Alicia joins us to talk about the fun event happening on April 17th from 11-2! Find out more at bgcbn.org!
So, Andy dreamed up a new sandwich creation that Zack and Brandon from BraiZe have decided to make a reality! Today and tomorrow, head to BraiZe inside the VFW on Morrissey to try The Susan Show's State Parm!
Huge thanks to Mrs. Rosendahl, Madyson McSwain, Griffin Halperin, and Brooklyn Lutz for coming in and singing for us! The show is April 1st and 2nd at 6:30! Get your tickets!
Vinod Nambiar and Leyons Philip of #Exit167 explain the international celebration RANG BARSE, which includes covering your friends with color during the party!
Doug Frank, Former President of Music Operations at Warner Bros. Pictures, along with #Bradley Music Business director, Carl Anderson, joins us to talk about a new opportunity at Bradley and get some insight into the music industry. #Music #BradleyUniversity #DougFrank #WarnerBros
Thanks to Jacob Labertew, Gabe Dire, Jacob Hayek, and Hunter Landstrom for performing LIVE on #TheSusanShow this morning! Looking forward to Normal West Jazz Night on March 11! nwbands.org
Chris and Amy, the leads of the show, join us to sing "Suddenly Seymour" from Little Shop Of Horrors live on #TheSusanShow!
AlexTanney, originally from Lexington, called us this morning from Nashville, where he's gearing up for training camp with the #TennesseeTitans! Listen to the segment from The Susan Show here!
Chyanne Corrigan dropped by to tell us more about the races happening later in March. Find out more at RunForHope10K.org! #HSHM #RunForHope
Catina and Rowana were here to talk about the Winter Ball on March 5th! It all benefits the #AmericanCancerSociety!
Susie Ohley and Nick Moran join us to tell us about exciting new things happening at this year's Zoo Stampede at Miller Park Zoo!
Thanks to Justin and John for coming in and talking with us today! Gametime is 6:00pm at Redbird Arena for Senior Night tonight! #BackTheBirds #GoRedbirds
Kate is going to shave her head to help raise money for St.Jude Hospital to stay open for a whole 2 minutes! Hear the whole story of the large amount of money being raised by her students and friends. #StJude #FightForLife
Welcome Miss Illinois, Nebraska, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas!! They are visiting Blono with Bridal Elegance to prep for this June's Miss USA pageant! Miss Arkansas Abby Floyd, Illinois Zena Malak,Oklahoma Taylor Gorton,Kansas Victoria Wiggins, Nebraska Sarah Hollins and Missouri Sydnee Stottlemyre. #MissUSA #MissUSAPageant
From Lexington, to Monmouth college, to Youtube to the NFL. Catch up with Alex as he talks about his life with the Tennessee Titans and the Tanney Passing Academy coming back to town! #NFL #AlexTanney
Music teacher Andrew Scott talks about this huge musical production, with Thomas and Jayda sing samples live on WBNQ! #LionKing #LeroyLionKing
We talk with Jeffery one last time after his 4th place finish in this season's The Voice! #TheVoice #JefferyAustin
Michelle and her family have had some rough times, but she didn't expect to be handed $15,000 from Ellen DeGeneres this week. #TheEllenShow
You may remember Mason from afternoons right here on BNQ! Well he's doing radio in Chicago now and landing a role on ABC's 'Nashville'! #Nashville #ABC
Sharon and Foxie join us to talk Justin Bieber's manhood, the McLean Co. Missfits Drag Show, and life in general! #DragShow
Shall We Dance On Ice is returning to US Cellular on December 12th with Maks as host this time! #DWTS #DanceOnIce
Joe Beck helps Susan welcome his son Zack, AKA Futuristic, into the WBNQ studio to talk about his music and rise to fame in the hip hop world. #Futuristic #HipHop
Thanks to Community Players Theater for treating us to a live performance from Nick Benson and Thomas Toohill! #DrSuess #Suessical
Meet the store director of Bloomington's first ever HyVee grocery store, which will be the largest in company history. #HyVee #grocery
From Heyworth HS and shows at Community players, to now a new TV show on FXX (MAN SEEKING WOMAN) and a future movie with Tina Fey, let's catch up with Britt Lower! #BrittLower #FXX
Tom Arnold, actor, comedian, writer and new father talks to Susan and Ray about his big weight loss and upcoming talk show future. #TomArnold #comedy
Susan and Ray get up to date with the U-High grad who has taken the music world by storm. #PokeyLafarge