Better Than Detention

Craig Bradley

Eleven random high school students come together on segments on anything and everything from topics about school, all the way to sports, true crime, and the latest opinions. Yapping through the show with a lot of laughs and even more stupidity, Better Than Detention is a podcast you cannot miss!

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S3 · E1
Wednesday · 13 min
Brad Steig Interview with Maddie and Dawson
Maddie Palmer and Dawson Haynes give us a new installment of the Better Than Detention Podcast for our new season (school year)!!!
June 4 · 16 min
Busch Stadium Tour Podcast
On June 3, 2026, we were fortunate enough to have a tour and learn the history of St. Louis Cardinals stadium, Busch Stadium. Our hosts were Sam Bono and Clem Hamilton, with Cardinals Customer Relations. We learned a lot during the tour and even got to conduct this interview in the Cardinals Dugout!!! We thank the St. Louis Cardinals and our hosts for this opportunity!
May 4 · 29 min
A Conversation with Scott Crist US Forest Service
Today Clayton Cross had a conversation with Scott Crist the fire manager over the Shawnee National Forest for the United States Forest Service.
April 2 · 24 min
Mary and Bailey Talking About Nothing and Everything!
Ever just want to talk to someone and record it? Mary Starrick and Bailey White do just that. And they play with the buttons...
April 1 · 19 min
A Word From the Footloose Cast...
Sean Crabb and our podcast class members Brianna Dailey and Gage Thomson talk about our recent play FootLoose!
March 26 · 28 min
It's A Joke! Yapping About ...Nothin'
Alexandra Turner hosts today's podcast with Shelbie Stanley, Katelynn Eickleberry and Craig, their teacher. We talked about everything and actually nothing... Hey! Craig told a joke! Of course it was school appropriate.
March 25 · 23 min
Future Farmers of America VHS
This episode features members of the Vienna High School Future Farmers of America! Hayden Jones, Reporter, Hugh Philpott, Treasurer and Lake Trovillion about happenings and the future of farming study here at Vienna High School. Silas Billingsley is our host for this podcast.
March 17 · 22 min
Footloose: A Discussion of the VHS Play
Mary, Gage and Brianna talk about the upcoming Vienna High School presentation of Footloose with Bailey White. It should be an exciting look at the play taking place this week!
March 16 · 25 min
Will Davis, Illinois State Representative from 30th District
Clayton Cross interviews State Representative from the 30th congressional district. They discuss schools and programs in our area and state wide. His biography from the website: https://ilga.gov/house/members/details/3266 Davis was born on July 2, 1968, in Harvey, IL. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale in 1989, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and received his Master of Public Administration Degree at Governors State University in 2009. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and a founding member of the Better Funding for Better Schools Coalition. Davis has been recognized as the "Legislator of the Year" by the Illinois Association of Code Enforcement, the Illinois Primary Healthcare Association and the Illinois Association of Park Districts.
March 4 · 33 min
Nick Hausen Meteorologist: The Interview!
Nick Hausen visited with Clayton Cross, our school meteorologist. Mr. Hausen gives Clayton some insight to what he does and what he did as a member of the local media. Check him out at https://www.youtube.com/@NickHausenWeather nickhausenweather.com Also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NickHausenWeather
March 4 · 33 min
Volleyball and Random Stuff, I Guess...
Shelbie Stanley speaks with Bella Dismore, Owen Haught and her mom (for just a bit) about volleyball and other cool stuff. What's up with the Gatorade? I have no idea. Why were they drinking Gatorade and did they spit up of the whole kitchen?
February 26 · 21 min
Ben Holcomb: Storm Chaser!
Clayton speaks with Storm Chaser Ben Holcomb about what he does and why he does it. Listen to find out more information and why this is am important service that only the brave undertake!
February 26 · 36 min
The Darren Bailey Interview
Clayton Cross interviews Farmer and former Illinois State Representative Darren Bailey in this interview about the farming industry. Mr. Bailey is also running for Governor, but today its all about farming.
S1 · E10
February 21 · 9 min
Brower Hour Week 10
Burlin Brower and Ethan Guest talk about the end of the Lady Eagles' awesome season and speak on the last couple of games of the boy's season with Christopher and Century. Also highlights about the double overtime game at West Frankfort. Vienna Eagles Basketball. Intro music composed and played by Brian King.
February 18 · 16 min
Movies 'n' Stuff...Spongebob?!?!!?1
Silas Billingsly, Brianna Dailey and Braedon Miller talk about movies and even Spongebob and Scooby Doo! Even our favorite cartoons are discussed!
S1 · E9
February 13 · 10 min
Brower Hour - Tournament Time!!!
This week in episode 9, Burlin Brower and Ethan Guest talk about the Lady Eagles and their phenomenal season and the girls regional tournament held next week at Vienna High School. They also talk about the upcoming weekend games and the boys regional that will begin very soon as well. We even have player breakdowns and go in-depth on our players. Go Eagles!!!
February 13 · 40 min
CTE Day at Vienna High School!!!
Today we got to talk to potential students from 8th grade schools about our district! These students were interested in taking our class next year, yapping about EVERYTHING!!!
February 12 · 29 min
The Speech Team Podcast!!
Mary Kate Starrick and Braedon Miller meet with Olivia Quertermous and VHS Teacher Mr. Jacob Lane to talk about the Vienna High School Speech Team and what they have been doing lately. Our award winning team is competing well this season and looking forward to the future!
February 11 · 15 min
Talkin' Soccer with Luke and Kyran!
Gage Thomson talks soccer with Kyran Thorne and Luke Lingle in this sports centered podcast session. They talk about VHS Soccer and the travel soccer they also play in the off season.
February 10 · 16 min
Reagan Johnson Visits with Trey!
Reagan Johnson, Director of Community Schooling and graduate of Vienna High School visited our class today and Trey Uhlrey got to sit down with her to talk about basketball, food and travel! Check it out as they are yapping about VHS and life!

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