On this edition of Inside Ben Davis Football, Coach Brett Cooper discusses the team's win over Cathedral on Friday night and helps host Parker Moore and Jon Easter break down this Friday's game at Avon.

The season opener at Ben Davis didn't disappoint as the Giants and the Cathedral Irish didn't decide this thing until the final two minutes! Jacksen White and Parker Moore have the call from Giant Stadium!

Lara Blomberg and Paula Hoage, lead teachers for the HOSTS Program join the program to discuss the initiative that targets 3rd and 4th graders who "need a little extra help" in reading. Volunteers spend one hour each week helping two students through planned lessons, activites and educational games designed to help them become better readers. HOSTS is in its 25th year in Wayne Township. You can "Help One Student To Succeed" by becoming a HOSTS mentor. Call (317) 988-8675 or visit

Coach Brett Cooper makes his debut with new host Parker Moore and WBDG's Jon Easter on the 35th season premiere of Inside Ben Davis Football. Coach Cooper talks about preparations for the 2026 season and his transition from Bloomington North to Ben Davis. Coach also talks about the week one matchup with the Cathedral Irish.

On this week's show, Ben Davis High School Principal Sandra Squire sits down to talk about the start of the 26/27 school year at BD. She talks about being the Principal of a large, comprehensive high school. She addresses the reformation of the MIC Conference with Carmel and Center Grove rejoining this year. Finally, she reacts to how students have been handling the new cellphone law.

On this episode of Voices of the Westside, host Jon Easter welcomes Coach Don Carlisle from the Ben Davis Boys Basketball Team. They discuss Underdog Indy and the upcoming Underdog Day on August 15 from 12-3 pm at Chapel Rock Christian Church. For more information on Underdog Indy or Underdog Day, contact Coach Don Carlisle at underdogindy@gmail.com or don.carlisle@wayne.k12.in.us!

MSD of Wayne Township Superintendent Dr. Shenia Suggs was our first gues for the 2026/2027 school year on Voices of the Westside. She talks about a number of different topics including the new cell phone law, the Profile of a Wayne Learner initiative and what it's been like during her first half year on the job as the Superintendent of the MSD of Wayne Township.

Dennis Goins, the Director of Ben Davis Television and the Performing Arts Department Chair and FCA Sponsor, joins us to talk about his upcoming retirement and his 24 years in education. Emerson Allen returns to co-host the show with Jon Easter.

Here is the episode with Stefan Wilson with only the interview portion.Photo Credit: Chris Jones, IMS Photo

Four-time Indy 500 starter Stefan Wilson is our guest on this special edition of Voices of the Westside. Wilson talks about his family's love of motorsports, his experiences driving in the Indianapolis 500 and his hopes to get back into the Greatest Spectacle in Racing!

Today Brycen & Nicholas sign off from the WBDG studio from the final time as Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins to talk Pacers and Fever and a compilation of every guest on H&H this year. Thank you to every guest that joined this year it was an honor to have you on and host such an amazing show- Brycen

If you just want to hear Paul Page's interview with Jon Easter, here's the clipped version of that interview from Voices of the Westside on 5-15-26. (Photo: Paul Page on Facebook)

On this Fast Friday, we feature an interview with Hall of Fame sportscaster Paul Page. Paul talks about his career as one of the Chief Announcers of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network/IndyCar Radio and his time on TV as a national broadcaster for motorsports.

Hey guys its Noah. I just wanted to thank all of you who have listened since the beginning with Jace and Cohen to new listeners when it was just me. But now, it's time to lay the show to rest as I move on to college; this will be one of the most memorable experiences of my high school career and I hope you all listen back on these episodes whenever you need a laugh, even if we were just some high schoolers being goofy and maybe talking about things you didn't understand. I still hope you all had

Ben Davis Student Publications Adviser, Mr. Tom Hayes, joins Voices of the Westside. He was recently named the Youth Journalism International Educator of the Year. He talks about the student publications program at Ben Davis and all the things they are doing to tell the story of the Giants!

Today Greg Rakestraw joins H&H to talk Pacers, Colts, and his journey into broadcasting! Brycen also briefly goes over the NBA playoffs

On this week's Voices of the Westside, host Jon Easter welcomes Ben Davis Senior Benny Cummings and Ben Davis Government Teacher Zachary Smith to discuss the efforts at Ben Davis to increase voter turnout in partnership with the League of Women Voters. Jon also pays tribute to Merle Bettenhausen, who passed away on Wednesday.

The organizers of the Lynhurst Center's bi-annual International Festival join us to talk about the 2026 event coming up on April 23 from 5-7 pm (soccer tourney starting at 4).