DRG Media Group Beyond the Mic podcasts

Players Perspective- Olympic Pole Vaulter Chris Nilsen

Chris Nilsen is an Olympic Medalist in Pole Vaulting, holds multiple USD records & multiple American Indoor records. Chris is travelling across South Dakota sharing his journey on becoming an Olympic athlete with students, showcasing his medals and highlighting the Build Your Base program, and the importance of having high-quality protein like beef as a part of their training and healthy lifestyle.

Agriculture In-depth-- Explaining the Beef Checkoff program

The Beef Checkoff program in the United States will turn 40 years old in 2026. The cattle industry has changed over the years, but the job of the Cattlemen's Beef Board and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be stewards of those dollars remains the same. In this episode, CBB CEO Greg Hanes and DRG News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra talk about the program and what Hanes sees coming in 2026.

Incidentally, Hanes will be speaking Dec. 11, 2025, during the South Dakota Farmers Union’s 110th annual convention in Huron.

Cowart's Corner- CFP Bracket, NFL Week 14, USD advances in FCS Playoff

NFL Week 14 helped clear up the playoff picture for a lot of teams, but also spelled disaster for others. We recap all the Week 14 action and look at what teams are playoff bound and which teams need to get it together. We break down how congested this playoff race is and how there might not be enough seats at the table. Before we talk NFL, we look at the final College Football Playoff bracket as the 12-teams are set and of course there is controversy. We also take a look at USD's dominant 47-0 playoff win and what made them so successful on Saturday. All of that, and more on this Tuesday show! If you love talking sports, then this is the show for you! So come on into Cowart's Corner.

Making of America

The story of train engineer Casey Jones.

Cowart's Corner- Lane Kiffin's mess in LSU, FCS Playoffs, NFL Week 14

The Lane Kiffin debacle leaving Ole Miss for LSU highlights the true issues with college football as a whole, we dive into everything that has unfolded with Kiffin's controversial decision. We preview the FCS playoff matchups for SDSU and USD this weekend, and preview every game from NFL Week 14 starting with TNF tonight and a massive NFC matchup between the Cowboys and Lions. We also dive into all the other crucial games with playoff implications this weekend on this episode. If you love talking sports, this is the show for you. So, come on into Cowart's Corner!

Tiger Talk Episode 14 with TJ Knudson

Tiger Talk is back for episode 14 with your host Matthew Givone. With the winter sports season only days away now, Matt concluded his winter sports season preview series this week, looking at the Mobridge-Pollock Basketball team. Joining Matt in the studio was Head Coach TJ Knudson to talk all about practices so far, and his hopes for the season. If you’re a Mobridge-Pollock high school fan or a South Dakota high school sports fan you are not going to want to miss it. Tiger Talk, Live every Wednesday at 7 P.M. on Star 99, brought to you by Dacotah Bank!

Mobridge Regional Hospital & Clinic Foundation's Full Radiothon

Philanthropy Coordinator and Healthy Futures Campaign Manager Haden Merkel joined KOLY's Chasen Walter for the Mobridge Regional Hospital & Clinic Foundation's Radiothon from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. today (12/2/25) on Giving Tuesday to raise funds for the MRHC Foundation as it enters the final stretch of its 3-year Healthy Futures Capital Campaign, Mobridge Economic Development Corporation is matching the first $25,000 in gifts received on Giving Tuesday. An anonymous donor added a $100,000 match on donations through the end of the year on top of MEDCO's $25,000. Merkel expects to send out a press release in the morning Wednesday December 3rd with a preliminary update of Giving Tuesday's donations.

Darci Koster Full Mobridge Regional Hospital & Clinic Foundation's Radiothon Interview

Philanthropy Coordinator and Healthy Futures Campaign Manager Haden Merkel joined KOLY's Chasen Walter for the Mobridge Regional Hospital & Clinic Foundation's Radiothon from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. today (12/2/25) on Giving Tuesday to raise funds for the MRHC Foundation as it enters the final stretch of its 3-year Healthy Futures Capital Campaign, Mobridge Economic Development Corporation is matching the first $25,000 in gifts received on Giving Tuesday. An anonymous donor added a $100,000 match on donations through the end of the year on top of MEDCO's $25,000. Merkel expects to send out a press release in the morning Wednesday December 3rd with a preliminary update of Giving Tuesday's donations.  Unfortunately due to time constraints the interview with Darci Koster had to be cut from the live Radiothon but you can listen to that full interview right here!

Cowart's Corner: NFL Thanksgiving Week 13 Recap, SDSU & USD Advance

What a Thanksgiving week of football. Three meaningful games on Thanksgiving, a big on on Black Friday, and a Sunday full of games. USD & SDSU both advance to the next round of the FCS Playoffs where the test gets tougher, and we continue the Haywire Headline from last week that carried over into this week of high school playoffs. If you love talking sports, this is the show for you! So come on into Cowart's Corner.

Making of America

How America's 49th state went from "Seward's Folly" to a massive natural resource.