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Bob Odenkirk returns to the SIU-Carbondale campus with his brother

Bob Odenkirk (left) and his brother Bill talk to the media at the Varsity Center in Carbondale on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.
Brad Palmer
Bob Odenkirk (left) and his brother Bill talk to the media at the Varsity Center in Carbondale on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

One of SIU-Carbondale's famous alumni is back on campus this week.

Actor, screenwriter, comedian, and producer Bob Odenkirk has spent the past two days talking acting with students and meeting with administrators.

Friday afternoon, Odenkirk -- and his brother Bill who also made the trip -- took part in a public program at the Varsity Center in Carbondale.

Bob Odenkirk (standing on stage) watches a scene from his action movie Nobody with a crowd at the Varsity Center in Carbondale on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.
Bob Odenkirk watches a scene from his action movie Nobody with a crowd at the Varsity Center in Carbondale on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

Odenkirk gained recognition and acclaim for playing Saul Goodman/Jimmy McGill on Breaking Bad and its spin-off Better Call Saul. He received six primetime emmy nominations for Better Call Saul.

We'll have more on Odenkirk's visit on Monday.

As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
Brian Sapp joined the WSIU News team in January 2025. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University.
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