© 2024 WNIJ and WNIU
Northern Public Radio
801 N 1st St.
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-9000
Northern Public Radio
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Brewing, Beards And Biology | Teachers' Lounge Podcast

This week on Teachers’ Lounge, we take a look at the science behind brewing with DeKalb High School biology teacher, Steve Byers. He’s also the owner and brewmaster behind the new Byers Brewing Company in downtown DeKalb. Byers talked with Peter about how he got started brewing in college trying to recreate his favorite discontinued beers. They also discuss how he manages running a small business, being a full-time teacher, oh, and he has a new baby!

Also on the show, a northern Illinois FFA chapter is ranked in the top-10 in the country and headed to their national conference. At home, they’re also trying to make people rethink what the organization is and who it’s for.

Have a topic or story you think should be covered on the show? Send them in to teacherslounge@niu.edu. While you're there, nominate an educator who you think should be on the show. And if you are a teacher who should be on the show, let us know!

Credit Logo Design by Spencer Tritt

SHOW NOTES

Educator in this episode:

Steve Byers

Listen/read more about the topics covered:

How Illinois FFA Adapts To Keep Growing

Nationally Ranked FFA Chapter Wants You To Know It's Not Just For Farmers

CPS Strike Updates

As the Strike Approached in Chicago, Teachers Taught Labor

Pritzker Backs Endorsements For College Athletes

Music:

Our show's theme music is from the northern Illinois-based band "Kindoves" and their songs "Popin," "Origins" and "Quiche." You can find more of their music on their Soundcloud page. You can also listen to the episode of WNIJ's own "Sessions from Studio A" where they were featured.

Teachers! People who know teachers! People with stories about teachers! Send us an email and be part of the show! Also, send us your topic recommendations:

teacherslounge@niu.edu