Podcasts by The Drive with Lon Tay

12/11/23 Hour 2: Piper details long week of travel; Tennessee too much for Illini in Knoxville from 2023-12-11T17:14

Lon and Derek discuss Piper's long week of travel covering Illini hoops. The guys break down the Illini's 86-79 loss to Tennessee and how they're feeling about the team coming out of the recent ...

12/11/23 Hour 1 J LEMAN HOUR: Illini’s top priorities in the transfer portal; Brit Miller joins the show! from 2023-12-11T16:36:50

J Leman joins Lon and Derek for his weekly hour to discuss the Illini's offseason approach and what he views as their top priorities in the transfer portal. Later, one of J's former teammates Br...

12/8/23 Hour 2: ”Who Ya Got?” with Hans Dee; Tyler O’Neill traded to Red Sox; Underwood talks Volunteers from 2023-12-08T17:08:12

Hans Dee stops by the studio for his award-winning segment "Who Ya Got?" Later, Lon and Kyle react to the news of Tyler O'Neill being traded by the Cardinals to the Red Sox. Hear from Illinois h...

12/8/23 Hour 1: Shohei Ohtani rumors are flying as a decision looms; Ben McKee (GoVols247) previews Tennessee ahead of matchup with Illini from 2023-12-08T16:51:01

Lon and Kyle discuss the swirling Ohtani rumors as his decision nears and break down the tank race for the top picks in the NFL Draft. Later, Ben McKee from 247 Sports' GoVols247 site joins the ...

12/7/23 Hour 2: Why this year’s team feels different than last year’s; Big Ten hoops thoughts from 2023-12-07T17:20:06

Derek and Kyle discuss why this year's Illini hoops team feels different than last year's and why they're not buying the narrative that things are taking the same path. Later, the guys share som...

12/7/23 Hour 1: Piper weighs in on Illini’s big win at the Garden; What does the win say about this Illinois team? from 2023-12-07T17:11:35

Derek returns from out east with Kyle to share his thoughts on the Illini's huge win against FAU and what he takes away from the performance. Later, the guys discuss what a win like this says ab...

12/6/23 Hour 2: Luke Goode on huge win, team chemistry&balancing student-athlete life during finals; Coleman Hawkins’ importance to Illini success from 2023-12-06T17:08:47

Luke Goode joins the show to recap the Illini's huge win and share insight into the team's chemistry and connectivity. Later, hear some thoughts from Brad Underwood following the win and the guy...

12/6/23 Hour 1: Illinois knocks off FAU at Jimmy V Classic!; Shannon and Domask go for 33 a piece; What’s working for this team? from 2023-12-06T16:39:43

Lon, Kyle, and guest co-host Jason Thompson break down the Illini's 98-89 victory over FAU in the Jimmy V Classic. The guys discuss the dominant performances from Terrence Shannon and Marcus Dom...

12/5/23 Hour 2: Brad Underwood on FAU matchup; How important is this game for Illinois? from 2023-12-05T17:06:03

Lon and Kyle go through the Illinois basketball schedule and share some rapid fire takes on how it may go. Hear from Brad Underwood as he discusses the matchup against FAU. Later, the guys discu...

12/5/23 Hour 1: Illinois set for big test in Jimmy V Classic vs FAU; Derek Piper live from New York to preview matchup from 2023-12-05T16:34:41

Lon and Kyle share some thoughts on a huge test for Illinois at the Jimmy V Classic against Florida Atlantic and what they're expecting from the Illini. Derek Piper joins the show live from New ...

12/4/23 Hour 2: Illini hoops dominates Rutgers in Big Ten opener; Sean Harrington (Former Illini guard) talks playing for Self and keys to this year’s success from 2023-12-04T17:19:04

Lon and Kyle break down the Illini basketball team's dominant road victory over Rutgers in their Big Ten opener, including the massive rebounding advantage and the encouraging offensive performa...

12/4/23 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: College football playoff controversy, Illini football transfer portal activity&J proving Ron Zook wrong from 2023-12-04T17:15:31

J Leman joins the show for his weekly hour to discuss the controversy surrounding Florida State being left out of the College Football Playoff, share some thoughts on the Illini's activity in th...

12/1/23 Hour 2: Rutgers’ impressive rise as a program; Terrence Shannon audio; Conference championships + college hoops weekend predictions from 2023-12-01T17:17:02

Derek and Kyle discuss Rutgers' impressive rise as a program in recent years and what has made Steve Pikiell so successful in Piscataway. Hear from Terrence Shannon Jr. on his thoughts about the...

12/1/23 Hour 1: Final thoughts on Illinois-Rutgers matchup; Underwood previews game against Scarlet Knights from 2023-12-01T17:14:20

Derek and Kyle share some final thoughts heading into the Illini's game against Rutgers and what some of the keys to the matchup will be. Later, hear from Brad Underwood as he previews the game ...

11/30/23 Hour 2: Gut feeling about tough 3-game stretch for Illini hoops; Bielema shares end-of-season thoughts heading into offseason from 2023-11-30T17:15:52

Derek and Kyle discuss the importance of the Illini's upcoming 3-game stretch against Rutgers, FAU and Tennessee and their gut feeling about how those games will play out. Later, hear from Bret ...

11/30/23 Hour 1: Reggie Love enters portal; Aaron Breitman (Scarlet Faithful) previews Rutgers; Who is Illini’s X-Factor in upcoming stretch? from 2023-11-30T17:13:11

Derek and Kyle discuss the news that Reggie Love will enter the transfer portal. Later, Aaron Breitman from the Scarlet Faithful podcast joins the show to preview Rutgers ahead of the Illini's m...

11/29/23 Hour 2: Thoughts on some early college hoops storylines; Sorting through College Football Playoff chaos scenarios from 2023-11-29T17:16:37

Derek and Kyle share some thoughts on some college hoops teams that have impressed or disappointed so far in the month of November. Later, the guys try to sort out some chaotic College Football ...

11/29/23 Hour 1: Isaiah Williams named First Team All-Big Ten; Isaac Trotter (247 Sports) shares Big Ten and national college basketball thoughts from 2023-11-29T17:14:36

Derek and Kyle discuss Isaiah Williams being honored with an All-Big Ten First Team selection and whether or not they think he'll return for another season at Illinois. Later, Isaac Trotter from...

11/28/23 Hour 2: What are the best basketball home environments in the Big Ten?; MLB Hot Stove: Cubs and Cardinals rumors swirling from 2023-11-28T17:14:20

Derek and Kyle discuss what the best home basketball environments are and Piper shares his list based on his experiences over the years. Later, the guys go through some MLB Hot Stove rumors rega...

11/28/23 Hour 1: Bears win ugly Monday night game; Luke Goode on week off and matchup ahead with Rutgers from 2023-11-28T17:12:43

Derek and Kyle discuss the Bears getting a very ugly Monday night win over the Vikings and whether the Bears and Illini need to actually be thanking Lovie Smith for their talent influx. Later, I...

11/27/23 Hour 2: Luke Altmyer on disappointing end to season&offseason plans; Cardinals sign Sonny Gray; Illini hoops takes care of business from 2023-11-27T17:19:33

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer joins the show for the final time in 2023 to reflect on a disappointing end to the season, share thoughts on how the QB situation played out and and detail his plans for...

11/27/23 Hour 1 J LEMAN HOUR: Illinois season ends at hands of Northwestern; What does the future hold? from 2023-11-27T17:15:24

J Leman joins Derek and Kyle for his weekly hour to break down the Illini's loss to Northwestern including what went wrong with turnovers, how disappointing a 5-7 season is for the program, and ...

11/20/23 Hour 2: Luke Altmyer on the starting QB decision&his progress; Illini have a PG in Nicco Moretti? from 2023-11-20T17:29:58

Illini QB Luke Altmyer joins the guys to talk about Saturday's game at Iowa and his thoughts on Bret Bielema's decision to go with John Paddock as the starter. Later, Lon and Derek discuss Nicco...

11/20/23 J LEMAN HOUR: Is Iowa inevitable? Should Paddock be the starter vs. Northwestern? from 2023-11-20T17:22:17

J Leman joins the guys to discuss his thoughts on Illinois' 15-13 loss at Iowa on Saturday. The guys also give their thoughts on Bret Bielema's decision to go with John Paddock as the starter ag...

11/16/23 Hour 2: Should there be more marquee games early in the college hoops season?; Bielema audio; Who will start at QB? from 2023-11-16T17:13:54

Derek and Kyle discuss if the opening week of college basketball needs more marquee games. The guys also predict who'll start at QB for Illinois on Saturday based on Bielema's comments. Hear fro...

11/16/23 Hour 1: Luke Goode on learning from loss to Marquette; Sean Bock (HawkeyeInsider) previews Iowa from 2023-11-16T17:10:35

Illinois forward Luke Goode joins the show to recap his team's loss to Marquette and what the team is taking from it. Later, Sean Bock for 247 Sports' Hawkeye Insider joins the show to preview I...

11/15/23 Hour 2: More Illinois-Marquette thoughts; Is the ceiling of this team limited? from 2023-11-15T17:12:50

Lon and Derek share some more thought's from the Illini's loss to Marquette, plus hear some audio from Brad Underwood postgame. The guys discuss how high the team's ceiling is going forward.

11/15/23 Hour 1: Illini fall at home to Marquette - what went wrong down the stretch?; Bielema hints at starting QB from 2023-11-15T17:07:16

Lon and Derek break down the Illini's 71-64 loss to Marquette and detail what went wrong offensively down the stretch and their concern level with the offense. The guys discuss some comments mad...

11/14/23 Hour 2: Other Big Ten hoops results; Underwood audio; Illinois-Marquette predictions from 2023-11-14T17:04:58

The guys sort through some other early-season college hoops results around the Big Ten. Hear from Brad Underwood previewing the matchup with Marquette. The guys give their predictions for the ga...

11/14/23 Hour 1: Breaking down Illinois-Marquette matchup; What to watch for on the Golden Eagles, keys to victory for Illini from 2023-11-14T16:14:23

Lon and Derek break down the matchup between Illinois and Marquette including what the Golden Eagles bring to the table and keys to the game for the Illini in the top 25 showdown.

11/13/23 Hour 2: Luke Altmyer talks watching from sidelines, tough starter decision this week; Piper shares thoughts on Marquette from 2023-11-13T17:08:57

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer joins the show to discuss what it was like watching from the sidelines, how he's progressing, and the difficult QB decision the coaching staff has in front of them. Late...

11/13/23 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Paddock’s historic performance knocks off the Hoosiers!; Breaking down the offensive explosion and QB controversy from 2023-11-13T16:19

J Leman joins Lon and Derek for his weekly hour to break down the Illini's thrilling overtime victory over Indiana and John Paddock's historic performance. The guys discuss what went right offen...

11/10/23 Hour 2: Live at Pia’s! from 2023-11-10T17:12:50

Lon and Derek are live from Pia's Sports Bar and Grill in Champaign!

11/10/23 Hour 1: Live at Pia’s! from 2023-11-10T17:12:05

Lon and Derek are live from Pia's Sports Bar and Grill in Champaign!

11/9/23 Hour 2: Matt Eberflus’s laughable presser about Fields injury; Big Ten hoops whip around from 2023-11-09T17:27:31

Derek and Kyle talk a little Bears and react to head coach Matt Eberflus's perplexing press conference about Justin Fields's injury. Later, the guys go through some opening week results of other...

11/9/23 Hour 1: Will John Paddock get the start at QB this weekend?; Bielema talks QB situation and Hoosiers from 2023-11-09T17:21:06

Derek and Kyle discuss John Paddock potentially getting the start against Indiana on Saturday and how they'd feel if he ultimately gets the nod. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he discusses the...

11/8/23 Hour 2: Piper weighs in on Illini hoops signing day class; Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) talks women’s hoops from 2023-11-08T17:12:46

Derek Piper arrives to the studio to weigh on Illini basketball's signing day class and what each signee brings to the table. Later, Joey Wagner from Illini Inquirer joins the show to share some...

11/8/23 Hour 1: Men’s and women’s hoops sign big time recruiting classes; Cubs poach Craig Counsell from Brewers from 2023-11-08T17:10:23

Lon and Kyle discuss both the Illini men's and women's basketball teams signing highly-rated recruiting classes on signing day. Later, the guys discuss the shocking move of the Cubs poaching Cra...

11/7/23 Hour 2: Luke Goode talks opening night and start of college hoops; Kaden Feagin audio from 2023-11-07T17:18:27

Illinois forward Luke Goode joins the show for his weekly segment to recap the team's opening night win, his three 3-pointer performance and his excitement level over the return of college hoops...

11/7/23 Hour 1: Illinois takes care of EIU in season opener - sorting through the positives and negatives; What to make of Sencire Harris redshirting from 2023-11-07T17:14:57

Lon, Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on the season opening win over EIU by Illinois basketball and discuss some high points and concerns from the game. Later, the guys react to the news that...

11/6/23 Hour 2: Luke Altmyer on big win and rising confidence level within locker room; Illini hoops tips off tonight! from 2023-11-06T17:07:57

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer joins the show to discuss the team's huge win in Minneapolis, his status and the team's rising confidence level as the season reaches the stretch run. Later, Lon and Der...

11/6/23 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: John Paddock pulls off a miracle!; Reacting to the Illini’s crazy win and what it means from 2023-11-06T16:18:12

J Leman joins Lon and Derek for his weekly hour and brings the ENERGY after the Illini use an improbable final drive by John Paddock to knock off Minnesota. The guys discuss Paddock's performanc...

11/3/23 Hour 2: Josh Whitman extended- reflecting on the job he’s done; Bielema audio; ’Who Ya Got?’ with Hans Dee from 2023-11-03T17:16:15

Derek and Kyle discuss Josh Whitman receiving a contract extension and comb through his tenure as athletic director and various hires. Hear from Bret Bielema leading into his team's game against...

11/3/23 Hour 1: How important is Illini’s game against Minnesota?; Sorting through the wild Michigan football scandal from 2023-11-03T17:12:59

Derek and Kyle discuss how important the Illini's game against Minnesota is and their confidence level heading into it. Later, the guys try to sort out the wild developments in the Michigan foot...

11/2/23 Hour 2: Reflecting on Bob Knight’s complicated legacy; Stephen Bardo talks playing against Knight and first impressions of Illini hoops from 2023-11-02T17:13:54

Lon and Derek reflect on legendary Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight's complicated legacy and share some stories from throughout his career following his passing. Later, former Illini guard St...

11/2/23 Hour 1: Rangers win first World Series in franchise history; Daniel House (Gophers Guru) previews Illini’s matchup with Minnesota from 2023-11-02T17:11:22

Lon and Derek discuss the Rangers winning their first World Series title in franchise history and being on cusp of the MLB offseason. Later, Daniel House from Gophers Guru joins the show to prev...

11/1/23 Hour 2: Intense race for #1 pick in the NFL; How much has confidence grown in Illinois basketball? from 2023-11-01T17:14:41

Lon and Derek break down the road ahead for the NFL teams in the race for the #1 pick, including the Bears and Cardinals. Later, the guys discuss how much some of the preseason concerns with Ill...

11/1/23 Hour 1: Marlee Wierda (WOOD TV) talks Lions, Michigan football scandal; Rangers on the verge of winning World Series from 2023-11-01T17:11:17

Former WCIA and current WOOD TV reporter Marlee Wierda joins the show to discuss the Lions breakout and Michigan football scandal. Later, Lon and Derek discuss the Rangers knocking on the door o...

10/31/23: Aaron Leming (Bear Report) talks Montez Sweat deal and future of Bears regime; Bielema talks Minnesota from 2023-10-31T17:21:06

Aaron Leming from the Bear Report joins the show to discuss the Bears trading for Montez Sweat at the deadline, the Jaylon Johnson situation and what the future of this current Bears regime look...

10/31/23 Hour 1: Favorite Halloween costumes; More Illinois-Kansas thoughts; Luke Goode discusses big exhibition win and preparing for regular season from 2023-10-31T17:18:22

Lon and Derek discuss some of their favorite Halloween costumes as kids. The guys also share some more reaction from the Illinois-Kansas exhibition. Luke Goode joins the show to recap the team's...

10/30/23 Hour 2: Luke Altmyer on bye week and quest for bowl eligibility; How encouraged are you by Illini hoops win? from 2023-10-30T17:11:34

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer joins the show to discuss how he's handled the bye week and the team's mindset as they try to reach bowl eligibility during their final four games. Later, the guys share...

10/30/23 Hour 1: Illinois beats Kansas in exhibition game!; J Leman shares bye week thoughts from 2023-10-30T16:18:52

Lon and Derek recap the Illini's victory over #1 Kansas in their charity exhibition game. Later, J Leman joins the show for his weekly hour to share some thoughts on Illinois football's bye week...

10/27/23 Hour 2: Illini assistant Chester Frazier joins the show!; Reflecting on Self’s exit from Champaign from 2023-10-27T17:08:46

Illini assistant basketball coach Chester Frazier joins the show to preview the Illini's exhibition against Kansas and his 2023-24 squad. Later, Lon and Derek look back at Bill Self's exit from ...

10/27/23 Hour 1: Bill Self set to return to Champaign for first time; Norm Roberts (Kansas assistant coach) shares stories from time with Illini from 2023-10-27T17:04:09

Lon and Derek discuss the imminent return for Bill Self to Champaign for the first time and the Illini's exhibition with Kansas. Later, current Kansas assistant coach Norm Roberts joins the show...

Norm Roberts Interview from 2023-10-27T16:31:23

Derek sits down for an interview with former Illini assistant and current Kansas assistant coach Norm Roberts who shares insights from his time in Champaign including recruiting experiences and ...

10/26/23 Hour 2: College hoops superlatives (Part 2); Eli Hershkovich (The Lines) talks college basketball and betting from 2023-10-26T17:20:41

Derek and Kyle go through some Big Ten and college basketball superlatives. Later, Eli Hershkovich from The Lines joins the show to discuss some of the Illini's opponents and college basketball ...

10/26/23 Hour 1: Early thoughts on Illinois-Kansas matchup; College hoops superlatives (Part 1) from 2023-10-26T16:35:07

Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on the Illini's exhibition matchup with Kansas and what they're most looking forward to. Later, the guys hit on some Big Ten basketball superlatives for the u...

10/25/23 Hour 2: Joey Wright (News Gazette) previews high school football playoffs; Bielema shares bye week updates from 2023-10-25T17:05:21

Joey Wright from the News Gazette joins the show to preview the high school football playoffs for a variety of area teams. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he shares updates about his team durin...

10/25/23 Hour 1: Thoughts on Rangers-Diamondbacks World Series matchup; Scott Powers (The Athletic) talks Blackhawks and Connor Bedard from 2023-10-25T16:12:21

Lon and Derek share their thoughts on the Rangers-Diamondbacks World Series matchup and how each team has turned things around so fast. Later, Scott Powers from The Athletic joins the show to di...

10/24/23 Hour 2: Luke Goode in studio!; Matt Silich previews start of NBA season from 2023-10-24T17:08:31

Illinois forward Luke Goode joins Lon and Derek in studio to discuss the team's charity exhibition against Kansas and what he expects from the team this season. Later, Matt Silich joins the show...

10/24/23 Hour 1: New information coming to light in Michigan scandal; Adolis Garcia continues to haunt the Cardinals from 2023-10-24T16:56:15

Lon and Derek discuss the new developments in the Michigan football sign stealing scandal and how bad things could really end up being. Later, the guys chat some baseball and share their disgust...

10/23/23 Hour 2: NFL takeaways; Feelings coming off Wisconsin loss; Illini hoops exhibition recap from 2023-10-23T17:12:02

The guys share some thoughts from the weekend's NFL games. Later, the guys discuss the feeling coming off the stunning loss to Wisconsin on Saturday. Derek and Kyle give their biggest takeaways ...

10/23/23 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Badgers hand the Illini a gut punch; Breaking down the targeting call and fourth quarter collapse from 2023-10-23T17:03:35

J Leman joins Lon and Derek for his weekly hour to break down the Illini's fourth quarter collapse against Wisconsin including the controversial targeting call and what went wrong late.

10/20/23 Hour 2: Live at Pia’s! from 2023-10-20T17:25:18

Lon and Derek are live at Pia's Sports Bar and Grill in Champaign talking Illini football's Homecoming matchup with Wisconsin and Illini basketball's first exhibition game!

10/20/23 Hour 1: Live at Pia’s! from 2023-10-20T17:16:01

Lon and Derek are live from Pia's Sports Bar and Grill in Champaign, joined by guests J Leman, Kent Brown and Martin O'Donnell!

10/19/23 Hour 2: NLCS and ALCS update; Underwood, Dainja share thoughts on first exhibition from 2023-10-19T17:10:32

Derek and Kyle update the NLCS and ALCS and discuss how they see each series playing out the rest of the way. Later, hear from Brad Underwood and Dain Dainja as they share their thoughts on the ...

10/19/23 Hour 1: Michigan football under NCAA investigation; Nick Osen (Badger247) previews Wisconsin; Bielema audio from 2023-10-19T17:06:56

Derek and Kyle discuss the recent news that Michigan football is under NCAA investigation for allegedly stealing signs from future opponents. Later, Nick Osen from Badger247 joins the show to sh...

10/18/23 Hour 2: What will exhibition vs Kansas look like?; Rosiek, Henry, Lunney audio from 2023-10-18T17:19:09

Lon and Derek discuss what they hope to see from the structure of the Illinois-Kansas basketball scrimmage and how much fans will be able to learn about the team from it. Later, hear from Dylan ...

10/18/23 Hour 1: Thoughts on facing Wisconsin with backup quarterback; What will this year’s Illini hoops offense look like? from 2023-10-18T17:17:11

Lon and Derek share their thoughts on facing Wisconsin backup quarterback Bradyn Locke and how much better that makes them feel about the matchup. Later, the guys discuss their concerns about th...

10/17/23 Hour 2: What’s the best conference in college basketball; Handful of upsets in the NFL from 2023-10-17T17:12:43

Derek and Kyle share their opinion on what the best conference in college basketball is heading into the season and where the Big Ten stacks up. The guys recap some upsets in the NFL over the we...

10/17/23 Hour 1: Are we headed for a Phillies-Rangers World Series?; AP Top 25 basketball poll released from 2023-10-17T17:10:53

Derek and Kyle discuss some MLB playoffs and the dominance the Phillies and Rangers have showed. Later, the guys share some thoughts on the AP Top 25 college basketball poll.

10/16/23 Hour 2: Luke Altmyer talks huge win and carrying momentum forward; Bielema shares thoughts about victory from 2023-10-16T17:09:06

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer joins the show to break down his team's massive victory at Maryland and how the team is planning to carry its newfound momentum forward. Hear from Bret Bielema as he sha...

10/16/23 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Illinois picks up desperately needed win over Maryland; How much can it change the season? from 2023-10-16T16:10:45

J Leman joins the guys for his weekly hour to break down the Illini's surprising win at Maryland, what went right for Illinois to pull it off and how much it can change the rest of the season.

10/13/23 Hour 2: Matt Leng talks high school football; ”Who Ya Got?” with Hans Dee from 2023-10-13T17:05:45

Former high school football coach Matt Leng joins the show to break down the area's top teams ahead of the IHSA playoffs. Later, Hans Dee stops by the studio for his award-winning segment "Who Y...

10/13/23 Hour 1: Is this the last chance for Illinois football to keep people’s interest?; Jeff Ermann (InsideMDSports) talks Terps and previews matchup from 2023-10-13T16:05:46

The guys discuss if Saturday's game against Maryland is Illini football's last chance to keep people invested in the season or if that ship has already sailed. Later, Jeff Ermann from InsideMDSp...

10/12/23 Hour 2: Big Ten basketball preseason media poll and All-Conference teams released; Bielema on matchup with Terps from 2023-10-12T17:19:50

The guys break down the preseason Big Ten basketball media poll and All-Conference teams and share their thoughts on what the media got right and wrong and where Illinois stands. Later, hear fro...

10/12/23 Hour 1: How historic is Astros run of ALCS appearances?; Bryce Harper’s huge night puts Braves on brink of elimination from 2023-10-12T17:17:51

Lon and Derek chat some baseball as they discuss how historic the Astros recent run to 7 consecutive ALCS series is and compare it to other runs of dominance historically. The guys recap Bryce H...

10/11/23 Hour 2: How many Big Ten coaches can Lon name by voice? from 2023-10-11T17:09:02

The guys put Lon to the test as he tries to name as many Big Ten basketball coaches as he can by only hearing their voices from Big Ten Media Day.

10/11/23 Hour 1: NCAA gives Kansas a slap on the wrist; What constitutes ”cheating” in the age of NIL? from 2023-10-11T17:06:38

Lon and Derek react to the punishment handed down by the NCAA to Kansas following the program's recruiting violations. The guys discuss how prevalent "cheating" is in recruiting and how the defi...

10/10/23 Hour 2: Underwood, Shannon, Hawkins from Big Ten Media Day; What will this team look like?; Lasting concerns about point guard situation? from 2023-10-10T17:14:49

Derek and Kyle discuss their thoughts on what the Illini basketball team will look like and some differences from last season. The guys also share some lasting concerns about the point guard sit...

10/10/23 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Breaking down another disappointing showing against Nebraska&how much momentum has been lost for the program from 2023-10-10T17:12:43

J Leman joins the show for his weekly hour to break down everything about the Illini's loss to Nebraska and what this disappointing season means for the bigger picture within the program.

10/9/23 Hour 2: Luke Altmyer talks disappointing offense&keeping spirits high despite rough start; Bielema shares thoughts on issues from 2023-10-09T17:05:53

Lon and Derek discuss the impact the disappointing 2-4 start will have on the Illini fanbase. Illinois QB Luke Altmyer joins the show to discuss the team's struggling offense and how to maintain...

10/9/23 Hour 1: Letting it all out about Illini football from 2023-10-09T16:08:37

Lon and Derek voice their frustrations about Illinois football following another disastrous performance and discuss what the biggest problems are and what needs to change going forward.

10/5/23 Hour 2: Future Big Ten football schedule released- breaking down the Illini’s draw; Henry, Lunney share thoughts on struggles from 2023-10-05T17:03:31

The guys break down the newly released future Big Ten football schedules and share their thoughts on how things shape up for Illinois along with the new members. Later, hear from the coordinator...

10/5/23 Hour 1: How much has confidence in Justin Fields’s future been lost?; Breaking down Illini basketball’s potential rotation from 2023-10-05T16:15:45

The guys share their thoughts on the Bears heading into their Thursday Night matchup and how much they're lost confidence about Justin Fields's future. Later, the guys share some thoughts on whe...

10/4/23 Hour 2: Pete Alonso to the Cubs a possibility?; Combing through free agent pitchers; Marcus Domask audio from 2023-10-04T18:15:50

The guys discuss the rumors that Pete Alonso could be traded to the Cubs during the offseason and take a look at the list of free agent pitchers that the Cardinals could be after. Hear from Illi...

10/4/23 Hour 1: Fire at Memorial Stadium?!; Jase Butler commits to Illinois; How many Taylor Swift songs can Lon name? from 2023-10-04T16:09:50

Lon and Derek talk about the fire that broke out at Memorial Stadium. Piper shares his thoughts on 3-star guard Jase Butler committing to Illinois. The guys find out how many Taylor Swift songs ...

10/3/23 Hour 2: Illinois basketball on verge of landing a commit; Has the transfer portal made it easier to target lower-ranked prospects? from 2023-10-03T17:07:09

Piper shares insight into 3-star guard Jase Butler who is expected to commit to Illinois on Wednesday. Later, the guys discuss how the transfer portal has changed the way coaching staffs recruit...

10/3/23 Hour 1: Devon Witherspoon has huge night on Monday Night Football; MLB Wild Card preview from 2023-10-03T16:05:06

The guys react to a huge performance from former Illini Devon Witherspoon on Monday Night Football and how cool his story is. Later, the guys preview the MLB Wild Card round and share their pred...

10/2/23 Hour 2: Luke Altmyer talks offensive struggles&necessary changes; What needs to change on defense?; Bielema audio from 2023-10-02T17:07:07

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer joins the show to discuss the struggles on offense, how he can improve, and the changes that need to be made. Lon and Derek share their thoughts on what they want to see...

10/2/23 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Illini suffer beatdown in West Lafayette; Where do they go from here? from 2023-10-02T16:22:13

Lon, Derek, and J Leman break down an alarming Illinois loss to Purdue and discuss where the team goes from here and how they can salvage the rest of the season.

9/29/23 Hour 2: Peacock vs. Lon; Underwood audio; Illinois-Purdue predictions from 2023-09-29T17:16:34

The Illini football game is on Peacock and Lon has some thoughts. Later, hear from Brad Underwood at Illini Basketball Media Day. The guys also give their Illinois-Purdue predictions.

9/29/23 Hour 1: How big is this Purdue game for Illini football? from 2023-09-29T17:08:05

Lon and Derek discuss what's on the line in this Illinois-Purdue game on Saturday. 

9/27/23 Hour 2: Confidence level in Illinois getting it done against Purdue?; Lunney, Henry, Walters discuss rivalry from 2023-09-27T17:13:08

Derek and Kyle share their confidence level in Illinois beating Purdue this weekend and what has to happen for Illinois to go in and get a road victory. Later, hear from Barry Lunney, Aaron Henr...

9/27/23 Hour 1: Cubs lose in embarrassing fashion; Damian Lillard traded to Bucks; Mick Walker (Boiler Sports Report) previews Purdue from 2023-09-27T17:09:26

Derek and Kyle react to the Cubs' stunning loss to the Braves on Seiya Suzuki's error and what it means for their playoff hopes. They also discuss Damian Lillard getting traded to the Bucks. Lat...

9/26/23 Hour 2: NFL Week 3 whip around: Bears are a disaster; Dolphins offense is unstoppable, where do the Jets go at QB? from 2023-09-26T17:05:44

Derek and Kyle discuss a variety of takeaways from NFL Week 3 including the Bears' mess, the Dolphins historic offense, the Jets' QB situation, Jordan Love's comeback performance, and much more....

9/26/23 Hour 1: Final week of MLB season has arrived- Will the Cubs make the playoffs?; Other Wild Card race thoughts from 2023-09-26T16:04:43

Derek and Kyle break down what's ahead for the Cubs during the final week of the MLB season and size up their chances to reach the postseason. They also share some other playoff race thoughts an...

9/25/23 Hour 2: Luke Altmyer talks bounce back performance&what’s next for the offense; Bielema shares thoughts from weekend from 2023-09-25T17:05:21

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer joins the show to discuss what his week was like, how he was able to bounce back against FAU, and where the Illini offense can go from here. Later, hear from Bret Bielem...

9/25/23 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Illinois takes care of FAU in uninspiring fashion&face enormous stretch ahead from 2023-09-25T16:47:41

Derek, Kyle, and J Leman break down the Illini's victory over Florida Atlantic including another slow start, Luke Altmyer's bounce back, and what to make of the team's underwhelming first 4 week...

9/22/23 Hour 2: Live from Pia’s! from 2023-09-22T17:16:27

Lon and Derek are live from Pia's Sports Bar and Grill in Champaign! Guests include Joey Wagner, Hans Dee, and more.

9/22/23 Hour 1: Live from Pia’s! from 2023-09-22T17:15:26

Lon and Derek are live from Pia's Sports Bar and Grill in Champaign! Guests include J Leman and more.

9/21/23 Hour 2: Sorting out the Big Ten West’s frontrunner; Was Tom Brady to Illinois an option? from 2023-09-21T17:08:42

Derek and Kyle discuss if they think Iowa is the current Big Ten West frontrunner and discuss some other Big Ten games over the weekend. Later, the guys react to a clip from Tom Brady mentioning...

9/21/23 Hour 1: How high could Johnny Newton go in the draft?; Breaking down a loaded college football slate from 2023-09-21T16:05:38

Derek and Kyle discuss how high Johnny Newton could end up going in the NFL Draft if he continues his dominant play. Later, the guys break down a loaded slate of college football over the weeken...

9/20/23 Hour 2: Big picture NFL thoughts after 2 weeks; Zachary Weinberger (Palm Beach Post) talks FAU from 2023-09-20T17:05:16

Lon, Derek, and Kyle share some NFL thoughts after the first two weeks of action including which teams have stood out. Later, Zachary Weinberger from the Palm Beach Post joins the show to share ...

9/20/23 Hour 1: Lon’s thoughts on Wainwright reaching 200; Justin Fields comments on coaching go viral from 2023-09-20T16:04:46

Lon and Derek discuss Adam Wainwright's long and successful career as a Cardinal and Lon shares his thoughts on watching him reach 200 wins. Later, the guys react to some comments made by Justin...

9/19/23 Hour 2: How important is a convincing win for Illinois this week?; Aaron Leming (BearReport) talks Bears mess and Justin Fields’s future from 2023-09-19T17:06:20

Derek and Kyle discuss how badly Illinois needs a convincing win over Florida Atlantic this week and what they want to see from Illinois on both sides of the ball. Later, Aaron Leming from BearR...

9/19/23 Hour 1: Adam Wainwright picks up his 200th win; Illinois basketball releases full 2023-24 schedule from 2023-09-19T16:04:12

Derek and Kyle discuss Adam Wainwright winning his 200th career game over the Brewers and what it means to end his historic career with that milestone. Later, the guys run through the 2023-24 Il...

9/18/23 Hour 2: Luke Altmyer discusses putting tough day behind him&learning from experience; Bielema on team’s start to the season from 2023-09-18T17:05:43

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer joins the show to discuss his tough game against Penn State and how he's been able to learn from his mistakes early in his college career. Later, hear Bret Bielema share...

9/18/23 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Altmyer shows his youth against Penn State, defense leaves room for optimism from 2023-09-18T16:10:30

Lon, Derek and J Leman break down the Illini's 30-13 loss to Penn State including Luke Altmyer's 4-interception day, a strong effort from the defense and the opportunities ahead on the schedule....

09/15/23 Hour 2: Oli Marmol to return as Cardinals manager; Lance Ringler (Golfweek) talks big Illini golf win; Illinois-Penn State predictions from 2023-09-15T17:20:18

Lon and Derek react to the news that Oli Marmol will return as Cardinals manager in 2024. Later, Lance Ringler from Golfweek joins the show to discuss Illinois men's golf's big win over the week...

09/15/23 Hour 1: Breaking down the matchup with Penn State; How much does Illinois need to stay competitive to inspire confidence for rest of the season? from 2023-09-15T17:14:01

Lon and Derek discuss how much Illinois needs to be competitive against Penn State in order to increase their confidence level in the team going forward. Later, the guys discuss how Illinois can...

9/14/23 Hour 2: Recalibrating the Illini football schedule after 2 weeks of action - should expectations change? from 2023-09-14T17:04:37

Derek and Kyle discuss whether or not Illinois fans should recalibrate their expectations about the Illini football season after 2 weeks and run through the rest of the schedule to see if their ...

9/14/23 Hour 1: Daniel Gallen (Lions247) previews Penn State; Can Illini correct issues against this caliber of opponent?; Bielema audio from 2023-09-14T16:05:03

Daniel Gallen from Lions247 joins the show to break down Penn State's roster and the challenges Illinois is going to face on Saturday. Derek and Kyle discuss how realistic it is for Illinois to ...

9/13/23 Hour 2: Illinois faces tough task against Penn State; What needs to change to give themselves a chance? from 2023-09-13T17:04:32

Derek and Kyle discuss the Illini's matchup against 7th ranked Penn State and what changes they would like to see to give Illinois a chance at the upset. Hear clips from coordinators Aaron Henry...

9/13/23 Hour 1: Closer look at the MLB playoff race - where do the Cubs stack up and what teams look most dangerous? from 2023-09-13T16:05:23

Derek and Kyle take a deeper dive into the MLB playoff race with a few weeks left to play and size up the Cubs' chances along with some of the other contenders.

9/12/23 Hour 1: Rodgers out for season after Achilles injury; NFL Week 1 winners and losers from 2023-09-12T16:10:06

Derek and Kyle react to Aaron Rodgers rupturing his Achilles and what it means for the Jets' hopes going forward. Later, the guys share their biggest winners and losers from NFL Week 1.

04/19/22 Full Show: Decision Day for Kofi is Tomorrow: What to Expect, What it Will Mean from 2022-04-19T16:09:21

Lon and Derek talk about the news of the day: Kofi Cockburn will make his announcement tomorrow regarding whether or not he will return to Illinois for another season. On what might happen, what...

04/18/22 Hour 2: More on ZZ Clark, Illinois Hoops Recruiting; Recapping the MLB Weekend from 2022-04-19T16:08:04

Lon and Derek talk more about the addition of ZZ Clark, and what it means for the Class of 2024 for Illinois. Later, the guys talk about the Cubs and Cardinals' weekends.

04/18/22 Hour 1: ZZ Clark (Skyy’s Brother) Commits to Illinois; More Illini Basketball Insight from 2022-04-18T17:03:18

Lon and Derek talk about the Illini nailing down Class of 2024 guard ZZ Clark, the brother of current commit Skyy Clark, and then talk more about Kofi's looming decision and other transfer porta...

04/13/22 Hour 2: Underwood Presser on Skyy Clark Signing; More Portal Talk; Pujols Homers from 2022-04-13T18:02:16

Lon and Derek hear from Brad Underwood's presser today welcoming Skyy Clark to the team. Later, the guys talk about Albert Pujols hitting his first home run, and more potential transfer portal t...

04/13/22 Hour 1: Self, Kruger and Underwood Audio from Gordyville; Kershaw Pulled Amidst Perfecto from 2022-04-13T17:43:48

Lon and Derek talk about the scene in Gordyville last night for Coaches vs Cancer, where current Illini coach Brad Underwood was with former Illini coaches Lon Kruger and Bill Self. Hear from al...

04/12/22 Full Show: Breaking Down Cards and Cubs First Weekends; Spring Football Talk/Audio from 2022-04-12T17:11:42

Lon and Derek talk about the Cardinals and Cubs each taking 2 of 3 in their first series of the season, and where both teams can go from here. Later, the guys hear spring football audio from Aid...

04/11/22 Hour 2: Recapping the Masters; More on Potential Illini Portal Targets (Ramey) from 2022-04-11T18:17:23

Lon and Derek talk about Scheffler and Smith's Sunday battle to win The Masters, and then jump back into Illini basketball offseason talk, including how Courtney Ramey could fit into the backcou...

04/11/22 Hour 1: More on Skyy Clark, Kofi’s Decision,&Brandon Murray to Georgetown from 2022-04-11T17:37:11

Lon and Derek talk about Skyy Clark's commitment and what it means, plus Kofi's big looming decision, and Illini portal target Brandon Murray committing to Georgetown.

04/08/22 Hour 1: Skyy Clark Commits to Illinois!; Derek Piper’s Thoughts on the Addition&Class from 2022-04-08T18:03:27

Lon and Trevor talk about Skyy Clark committing to the Illini, and then talk with Derek about what this addition means.

04/06/22 Hour 2: Previewing the Masters (Odds&Winners); Trev’s Ticket: MLB Futures Edition from 2022-04-06T18:02:48

Lon and Derek talk about the latest on Skyy Clark, and then have Trevor join them to break down the betting odds for both Masters golf picks and MLB future picks.

04/06/22 Hour 1: Opening Day is Tomorrow!; Dylan Meyer (Former Illini) Joins the Show! from 2022-04-06T17:11:20

Lon and Derek talk about the excitement prior to tomorrow's baseball Opening Day, and then chat golf and The Masters with former Illini golfer Dylan Meyer.

04/05/22 Hour 2: Previewing the Cardinals/Cubs/National League; Walters&Lunney Audio from 2022-04-05T18:02:06

Lon, Derek and Trevor continue their MLB preview with the National League, most notably the Cardinals and Cubs. Later, hear spring practice audio from Illini coordinators Ryan Walters and Barry ...

04/05/22 Hour 1: Reaction to Kansas Winning the Title; Previewing the American League from 2022-04-05T17:07:56

Derek and Trevor react to Kansas beating North Carolina to win the national championship, and what this means for Bill Self's future. Later, the guys start their MLB 2022 Preview with the Americ...

04/04/22 Hour 2: More on Courtney Ramey; Next Question: Illini Football Edition; Bret Bielema Audio from 2022-04-04T18:01:59

Lon and Derek talk more about Illinois reaching out to Texas transfer Courtney Ramey, before turning their attention to Illinois football spring practice, with Next Question and Bret Bielema aud...

04/04/22 Hour 1: Previewing UNC-KU; Next Question: Illini Hoops (Ramey, Payne and More) from 2022-04-04T17:04:26

Lon and Derek preview tonight's title game between North Carolina and Kansas, before talking Courtney Ramey, Omar Payne and more transfer portal targets for the Illini during Next Question.

04/01/22 Hour 2: Next Question- NFL Edition; Who Ya Got with Hans Dee from 2022-04-01T18:03:37

Lon and Derek rip through NFL headlines during Next Question, and are then joined by Hans for another award-winning edition of Who Ya Got.

04/01/22 Hour 1: Kofi’s Draft Stock; White Sox Trade Kimbrel; Previewing the Final Four from 2022-04-01T17:43:06

Lon and Derek talk about Kofi Cockburn's current NBA draft projections, and the White Sox dealing Craig Kimbrel to the Dodgers for AJ Pollock. Later, the guys preview this weekend's Final Four m...

03/31/22 Hour 2: Brady Mast&Jack Born (Illini MBB Managers); Caleb Griffin&Cory Patterson Audio from 2022-03-31T18:11:47

Lon and Derek talk to a few of the Illini men's basketball managers, who are en route to New Orleans to try and win (another!) national title. Later, hear from Illini kicker Caleb Griffin and Il...

03/31/22 Hour 1: Guessing Pitching Matchups for MLB Trips; Jay Bilas’s New CBB Rule Suggestions from 2022-03-31T17:57:59

Lon and Derek talk about how to pick which Cardinals games to attend this season based on potential Pujols starts and pitching matchups. Later, Lon rips through Jay Bilas's rule change suggestio...

03/29/22 Hour 2: More Adam Miller, Transfer Portal Talk; Bret Bielema Spring Practice Audio from 2022-03-29T18:09:17

Lon and Derek talk more about a potential Adam Miller reunion with Illinois, and other transfer portal names. Later, hear from Bret Bielema after spring practice #4.

03/29/22 Hour 1: Adam Miller (Re) Enters the Portal; Weirdest Place You’ve Watched an Illinois Game from 2022-03-29T17:13:07

Lon and Derek talk about today's latest portal additions, including Adam Miller. Later, the guys discuss the strangest locations they've stopped to watch an Illinois game in.

03/28/22 Hour 2: More on Curbelo; Kevin Wheeler on Albert Pujols Returning to St. Louis! from 2022-03-28T18:13:03

Lon and Derek continue to discuss Andre Curbelo entering the transfer portal, and then chat with Kevin Wheeler on Albert Pujols signing with the Cardinals.

03/28/22 Hour 1: Andre Curbelo Enters the Transfer Portal; Reaction&Analysis from 2022-03-28T17:17:17

Lon and Derek discuss the breaking news of the day: Illini guard Andre Curbelo entering the transfer portal. Where does he go, where does Illinois go, and more.

03/25/22 Hour 2: Next Question: MLB Spring Training Edition; Who Ya Got with Hans Dee from 2022-03-25T18:04:24

Lon, Derek and Trevor rattle off 10 MLB topics during Next Question, including the Cubs' O/U win total and the future of Paul DeJong with the Cardinals. Later, it's another award-winning edition...

03/25/22 Hour 1: Recapping Last Night’s Sweet 16 Action; Michigan Finally Loses; Ryan Walters Audio from 2022-03-25T17:04:39

Lon and Derek talk about last night's Sweet 16 battles, including Coach K getting a big win and Michigan being sent home. Later, hear from Illini DC Ryan Walters from spring football practice.

03/24/22 Hour 2: Jeff Jones Live from Jupiter! (Cardinals); Keith Randolph&Chase Brown Audio from 2022-03-24T18:03:38

Lon and Derek are joined by Jeff Jones, who's down in Jupiter with the Cardinals' Spring Training camp. Later, hear from Keith Randolph and Chase Brown.

03/24/22 Hour 1: Programs with Most All-Time CBB Wins; Derek’s Dime’s (Cont.) from 2022-03-24T17:10

Lon and Derek take a look at the Top 20 All Time Wins list for college basketball programs (hint: it includes Illinois) and then continue yesterday's round of Derek's Dimes questions.

03/23/22 Hour 2: Jeremy Werner on Feagin, Illini Football; Barry Lunney Jr. Audio from 2022-03-23T18:02:16

It's football power hour! Lon and Derek talk to Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner about Illinois picking up a commitment from Kaden Feagin, and then hear from new Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr.

03/23/22 Hour 1: Kaden Feagin Commits to Illini!; Hunter Dickinson’s At It Again; Previewing the Sweet 16 from 2022-03-23T17:15:03

Lon and Derek talk about Bret Bielema sealing a commitment from 4-star ATH Kaden Feagin, and what it means for the 2023 class. Later: hear from Hunter Dickinson, the guy everyone loves to hate.

03/22/22 Hour 2: Derek’s Dimes: Illini Offseason Edition; Bret Bielema Spring Ball Audio from 2022-03-22T18:02:21

Lon and Derek field text line questions about Illinois basketball, before playing audio from Bret Bielema following their first spring ball practice.

03/22/22 Hour 1: Offseason List for Underwood; Shauna Green (New Illini WBB Coach) Joins Us! from 2022-03-22T17:11:17

Lon and Derek discuss what Illinois basketball has to do this offseason, and then are joined by the new women's basketball coach Shauna Green!

03/21/22 Hour 2: More Discussion on Illinois-Houston; Looking Towards the Offseason from 2022-03-21T18:02:40

Lon, Derek and Trevor continue to discuss Illinois' season coming to an end at the hands of Houston, and where the program goes from here.

03/21/22 Hour 1: Illinois Loses to Houston; Their Season Is Over; Recap&Analysis from 2022-03-21T17:12:26

Hello darkness my old friend.

3/18/22 Hour 1: Derek Piper live from Pittsburgh; Illini Basketball Preview from 2022-03-18T17:32:07

The guys are joined by Derek on the phone live from PPG Arena in Pittsburgh where the Illini will face Chattanooga in the first round. Later, Lon and Trevor go in-depth on previewing tonight's g...

03/17/22 Hour 1: Richmond Upsets Iowa; Bret Behrens Live from Pittsburgh! Lon and Trevor’s Reactions from Day 1 from 2022-03-17T17:29:27

03/16/22 Hour 2: Illinois’ Path to Arizona: Is It Feasible?; Cubs Sign Suzuki, Other MLB News from 2022-03-16T18:03:36

Lon and Trevor discuss Illinois' path to the No. 1 seed Arizona, and if they believe the Illini could pull off the upset in that hypothetical matchup. Later, the guys discuss a ton of MLB Hot St...

03/16/22 Hour 1: Ranking the Best NCAA Tourney TV Windows; Brad Underwood Audio from 2022-03-16T17:05:49

Lon and Trevor take a look at the TV schedule for the NCAA tournament and discuss which game slates they like the most. Later, hear the latest press conference audio from Brad Underwood.

03/15/22 Hour 2: Full Bracket Breakdown -- South&Midwest Regions from 2022-03-15T18:09:08

03/15/22 Hour 1: Full Bracket Breakdown -- West&East Regions from 2022-03-15T18:08:40

03/14/22 Hour 2: Lon&Derek’s NCAA tourney bracket picks; Experiences covering the Big Dance from 2022-03-14T18:15:04

Lon and Derek go through their NCAA tournament brackets and talking about covering the Big Dance.

03/14/22 Hour 1: Looking at Illini basketball’s draw as a 4-seed; Paths for B1G teams from 2022-03-14T18:09:39

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on Illini basketball's draw as a 4-seed in the NCAA tournament. Later, the guys look at the other paths for Big Ten teams.

03/11/22 Hour 2: Illinois Basketball with Tay&Carp; ’Dare to Dream’: Illinois’ Path to a National Championship from 2022-03-11T18:04:18

The guys talk all about Illinois basketball with todays loss and their potential in the NCAA tournament. Later, Hans hosts 'Dare to Dream' where they predict Illinois' path to the NCAA champions...

03/11/22 Hour 1: Illinois Basketball; Harry Black Joins from 2022-03-11T17:20:26

Lon is joined by Derek Piper on the road to discuss this morning's loss to Indiana. Then, Mike Carpenter talk all about the Illinois basketball game, and later the guys are joined by former prod...

03/10/22 Hour 1: BASEBALL IS BACK!!; Indiana’s Crazy Win over Michigan; Kofi Audio from 2022-03-10T17:04:02

Lon and Trevor talk about a crazy sports news day, including the MLB and players union agreeing to a new deal, Indiana going on a 30-4 run to beat Michigan, and Kofi Cockburn discussing his futu...

03/09/22 Hour 2: Sean Harrington Joins! (Big Ten Title, Andre Curbelo); Brad Underwood Audio from 2022-03-10T17:01:07

Lon and Derek talk with former Illini Sean Harrington about Illinois' Big Ten title, and the ups and downs of Andre Curbelo. Later, hear audio from today's press conference with Brad Underwood.

03/09/22 Hour 1: Update on Jacob Grandison’s Status; Kent Brown on IHSA, Big Ten Title from 2022-03-09T17:16:30

Lon and Derek talk about Jacob Grandison's shoulder injury, and how the Illini should approach this Big Ten Tournament weekend. Later, the guys are joined by Kent Brown, who details a crazy Sund...

03/08/22 Hour 2: Predicting the Big 10 Tournament Bracket; Annual BTT Team Draft from 2022-03-08T18:05:34

Lon, Derek and Trevor make their picks for the Big Ten Tournament bracket, and then do their annual team draft for the tournament.

03/08/22 Hour 1: All-Big 10 Teams Released; Should Kofi be POY?; Indiana-Michigan Preview from 2022-03-08T18:04:25

Lon and Derek recap the All-Big Ten teams, and discuss whether or not Kofi should've been named Big Ten Player of the Year.

Exclusive: Coleman Hawkins Joins the Show to Discuss Winning a Big Ten Title from 2022-03-07T18:09:50

Lon Tay and Derek Piper are joined by Coleman Hawkins, who recounts Illinois' win over Iowa, and what it meant to win a Big Ten title.

03/07/22 Hour 2: More Reaction to Illinois’ Big 10 Title; Coleman Hawkins Joins Us! from 2022-03-07T18:06:23

Lon, Derek and Trevor continue to relive a memorable night, as Illinois cut down the nets and won a Big Ten title. Then they talk to Coleman Hawkins, who details his performance against Keegan M...

03/07/22 Hour 1: Illinois Wins the Big Ten Championship: Reaction, Audio, and More from 2022-03-07T17:11:44

Lon, Derek and Trevor react to a night we'll never forget: Illinois winning a share of the Big Ten title with a close win over Iowa. Hear from Underwood, the players, Josh Whitman and more!

03/04/22 Hour 2: Big Ten Title Race; Who Ya Got: B1G Basketball from 2022-03-04T18:09:31

The guys talk about B1G basketball rankings, and this weekend's games. Later, Hans Dee hosts 'Who Ya Got' where the guys give their predictions on this weekend's match ups, including Illinois' f...

3/4/22 Hour 1: Illinois Basketball Talk; Underwood Audio from 2022-03-04T18:05:51

The guys talk about last night's win versus Penn State, and play Coach Underwood post game audio.

03/02/22 Hour 2: Chris Block on Medina Spirit&Bob Baffert; Is it Time for Nancy Fahey? from 2022-03-02T18:30:44

Lon and Trevor talk horse racing controversy with Chris Block, and then recap the Illini women's win over Wisconsin, and when enough is enough with Nancy Fahey.

03/02/22 Hour 1: Wisconsin Wins the Big Ten Title: Breaking Down Their Improbable Run from 2022-03-02T18:29:39

03/01/22 Hour 2: Purdue vs Wisconsin Preview: Boiler Up!; Ceilings for Big 10 Teams in March from 2022-03-01T18:39:30

Lon and Derek preview tonight's huge matchup between Wisconsin and Purdue, and what it means for Illinois' title chances. Later, the guys discuss the potential ceilings for all Big Ten teams.

03/01/22 Hour 1: MLB Season Officially Postponed At Least 2 Weeks; Rob Manfred Audio from 2022-03-01T18:38:25

Lon and Derek react to the breaking news that baseball will not start on time this season, due to the lockout. They hear audio from Rob Manfred's press conference, and discuss how much this may ...

02/28/22 Hour 2: Underwood/Trent/Curbelo Postgame Audio; Boswell Commits to Arizona from 2022-02-28T18:02:34

Lon and Derek continue to break down Illinois' win over Michigan, and what it means for the final week of the regular season. Later, hear postgame audio from Brad Underwood, Trent Frazier and An...

02/28/22 Hour 1: Illinois Beats Michigan (Again); Trent Hits the Dagger (Again); Big Ten Title Implications from 2022-02-28T17:30:29

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois' big 93-85 win over Michigan in Ann Arbor, and Trent Frazier hitting yet another late dagger to seal the victory. Later, the guys discuss the Big Ten title race an...

2/25/22 Hour 2: B1G Basketball Talk; Who Ya Got: B1G Basketball Edition from 2022-02-25T18:12:03

The guys talk all about Big Ten Basketball, and later Hans Dee hosts award winning 'Who Ya Got' where the guys give their predictions for this weekend's match ups.

2/25/22 Hour 1: Illinois vs Ohio State Review; Underwood&Frazier Audio from 2022-02-25T18:07:33

The guys talk about last night's game vs the Buckeyes. Later, they play Coach Underwood and Trent Frazier audio from after the game. 

02/24/22 Hour 2: Previewing Illinois-Ohio State; How Big of an Absence would Liddell Be? from 2022-02-24T18:09:52

Lon and Derek are LIVE from Gameday Spirit on Neil Street prior to tonight's Orange Out game against Ohio State! They break down the matchup from all angles, including what the potential absence...

02/24/22 Hour 1: Live from Gameday Spirit! Keith Randolph&Johnny Newton; Orange Out Night at SFC from 2022-02-24T18:08:48

Lon and Derek are LIVE from Gameday Spirit on Neil Street, and talk with Illini football defensive linemen Keith Randolph and Johnny Newton, including stories from Keith's time playing basketbal...

02/23/22 Full Show: Capping the Big Ten Title Race; Steve Helwagen Previews OSU (BuckNuts.com) from 2022-02-23T17:37:45

Lon and Derek discuss past Big Ten champions, and how many wins minimum secures you a conference title this year. Later, Steve Helwagen joins the guys to preview Ohio State.

02/22/22 Hour 2: Adam Rittenberg (Juwan Howard, B1G Response); Hypothetical B1G Trades from 2022-02-22T18:02:36

Lon and Derek talk with ESPN's Adam Rittenberg about the Juwan Howard incident, the punishments handed down, and where the Big Ten goes from here. Later, would you trade the rights to Illinois' ...

02/22/22 Hour 1: More on Juwan Howard, Sportsmanship; Who’s the B1G Player of the Year? from 2022-02-22T17:09:38

Lon and Derek discuss whether handshake lines should be eliminated, and if one game was enough for Diabate and Williams. Later, the guys discuss who will win the Big Ten Player of the Year (Kofi...

02/21/22 Hour 2: More Illini-MSU Reaction; Grandison’s Big Game; Juwan Suspension Announced from 2022-02-21T18:02:26

Lon and Derek talk more about Illinois' narrow win over Michigan State, and then react to the news that Juwan Howard has been suspended for the rest of the regular season.

02/21/22 Hour 1: Illinois Survives MSU 79-74; Juwan vs Gard: Breaking Down the Melee from 2022-02-21T17:18:03

Lon, Derek and Trevor discuss Illinois beating Michigan State 79-74, and the meaning behind the road victory. Later, the guys break down the Juwan Howard brawl from all angles, and what suspensi...

2/18/22 Hour 2: Underwood Audio; Illini Basketball; Who Ya Got- B1G Edition w/ Hans Dee from 2022-02-18T18:10:29

The guys play Underwood audio from today's press conference and preview the Michigan State v. Illinois game tomorrow. Later, Hans hosts "Who Ya Got" Big Ten Edition where the guys give their pre...

2/18/22 Hour 1: Big Ten Basketball; MLB Rant; Derek Piper Previews MSU from 2022-02-18T18:06:42

The guys talk Big Ten basketball and MLB, and Derek Piper joins on the phone as he makes his way to East Lansing to preview the Michigan State v. Illinois game for tomorrow.

02/16/22 Hour 1: Previewing Illinois vs Rutgers; Derek Piper Live from the RAC! from 2022-02-16T17:02:15

Lon and Trevor discuss the meaning of tonight's Illinois-Rutgers battle, and check in with Derek, who's courtside in Piscataway for the game.

02/15/22 Hour 2: Breaking Down Latest Bracketology; Brad Underwood Audio from 2022-02-15T18:10:54

Derek and Trevor hear press conference audio from Brad Underwood today, and talk about some of the frustrations with the inconsistencies from this team. Later, the guys talk 

02/15/22 Hour 1: Previewing Rutgers, More B1G Hoops Talk; Missing Spring Training Today from 2022-02-15T18:10:03

Lon and Derek break down Rutgers' starting five, and how big of a threat they pose to Illinois tomorrow night. Later, the guys sulk in the sadness of no pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring...

02/14/22 Hour 2: Jim Benson (The Pantagraph) on Dan Muller Being Fired; MLB Lockout Talk from 2022-02-14T18:03:36

Lon and Derek are joined by The Pantagraph's Jim Benson, who details Illinois State firing Dan Muller, and what went wrong for the former ISU great. Later, the guys discuss when the MLB lockout ...

02/14/22 Hour 1: Illinois Beats Northwestern (Again); Piper on Kylan Boswell’s Visit from 2022-02-14T17:11:52

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois' narrow 73-66 victory over Northwestern, and what it means for the Big 10 title race going forward. Later, Derek provides the latest updates on how 5-star Champaig...

02/11/22 Hour 2: Big Ten Basketball; Who Ya Got w/ Hans Dee from 2022-02-11T18:08:27

The guys talk all about Big Ten basketball standings and how Illinois compares to the competition. Later, Hans Dee hosts the award winning 'Who Ya Got' where the guys give their predictions on t...

2/11/22 Hour 1: College Basketball; Super Bowl Preview from 2022-02-11T18:04:13

The guys talk about Big Ten basketball, and then preview this weekend's Super Bowl!

02/10/22 Hour 2: Trev’s Ticket: Super Bowl Edition; More James Harden Talk from 2022-02-10T18:03:31

Lon, Derek and Trevor break down their favorite and most insane Super Bowl props during Trev's Ticket: Super Bowl Edition. Later, hear Lon's thoughts on his Sixers acquiring James Harden.

02/10/22 Hour 1: NBA Trade Deadline Action; Tyra Perry (Illini Softball Coach) Joins the Show! from 2022-02-10T17:51:29

Lon and Derek discuss today's NBA trade deadline moves, most notably James Harden heading to Lon's Sixers. Later, Illini softball coach Tyra Perry joins the show to preview their upcoming season...

02/09/22 Hour 2: More Illinois-Purdue Reaction; Breaking Down Illinois’ Path to a B1G Title from 2022-02-09T18:04:15

Lon, Derek and Trevor continue to discuss Illinois' loss to Purdue, and what it means for their Big Ten title chances down the stretch.

02/09/22 Hour 1: Illinois Loses to Purdue 84-68; What We Saw, What It Means, What’s Next from 2022-02-09T17:57:50

Lon and Derek react to Illinois' disappointing 16 point loss to Purdue, and talk about what this means going forward. Later, Trevor rips off an emotional rant about the disheartening defeat.

02/08/22 Hour 2: Derek Piper Live from West Lafayette!; Brad Underwood Pregame Audio from 2022-02-08T18:03:19

Derek joins Trevor from the road to preview tonight's Illinois-Purdue battle, and who he think ultimately has the edge. Later, hear more audio from Brad Underwood's pre-game press conference.

02/08/22 Hour 1: Illinois vs Purdue - The Rematch; Breaking Down All Angles of the Game from 2022-02-08T17:36:28

Lon and Trevor preview tonight's primetime matchup between Illinois and Purdue, and what areas of Purdue's roster Illinois can exploit. Later, the guys chat about the Big Ten title race and how ...

02/07/22 Hour 2: More Illinois-Indiana Talk; Previewing the Purdue Matchup Tomorrow from 2022-02-07T18:13:01

02/07/22 Hour 1: Illinois Beats Indiana 74-57, Brad Underwood Postgame Audio from 2022-02-07T18:10:53

Lon and Derek react to Illinois' second-half surge and win over Indiana, 74-57, and hear postgame audio from Brad Underwood.

02/04/22 Hour 2: Trevor Vallese Joins; Illini vs. Indiana Preview; Underwood Audio; Who Ya Got: B1G Basketball from 2022-02-04T18:07:51

Derek and Trevor preview tomorrow's Illini basketball game versus Indiana. Then, they play audio from Coach Underwood breaking down tomorrow's game. Later, Hans hosts Who Ya Got B1G Basketball E...

02/04/22 Hour 1: Illini Basketball Talk (Wisconsin Review; Recruiting) from 2022-02-04T17:08:05

The guys talk about Illinois' win over Wisconsin, as well as recruiting and where the team stands in the B1G. 

2/1/22 Hour 2: College Basketball; Illini v. Wisconsin Preview from 2022-02-01T18:03:46

Trevor and Derek talk about the latest news in college basketball, and later preview tomorrow's Illini basketball game versus the Badgers, including Coach Underwood audio. 

2/1/22 Hour 1: Illini Basketball; Coach Underwood Audio from 2022-02-01T17:31:32

The guys preview the Wisconsin v. Illinois basketball game for tomorrow, including Coach Underwood audio from the press conference today.

01/31/22 Hour 2: More Illini-Northwestern Reaction; New Bears Coach Matt Eberflus Speaks from 2022-01-31T18:02:32

Lon and Derek continue to talk about Illinois' close win over Northwestern, including how to address Coleman Hawkins' recent struggles. Later, hear from new Bears head coach Matt Eberflus.

01/31/22 Hour 1: Illinois Survives Northwestern 59-56; Da’Monte’s Dunk, Freshmen Phenoms, and More from 2022-01-31T17:31

Lon and Derek break down Illinois' close win over Northwestern, and discuss what the performance meant for Da'Monte Williams, the group of freshmen and Brad Underwood, who spoke postgame on thos...

01/28/22 Hour 2: Previewing Illinois-Northwestern; Brad Underwood Audio; Who Ya Got from 2022-01-28T18:03:44

Derek and Trevor preview Illinois vs. Northwestern tomorrow from Evanston, and if Illinois can still get a road win if Kofi and Curbelo don't play. Later, hear more from Brad Underwood, and hear...

01/28/22 Hour 1: Brad Underwood Sounds Off; Michael Fitzpatrick (Previews Northwestern) from 2022-01-28T17:05:28

Lon and Derek discuss Trent Frazier being snubbed from the finalist list for the Defensive Player of the Year, and play audio from Brad Underwood. Later, hear from Michael Fitzpatrick of Wildcat...

01/27/22 Hour 2: More Reaction to Eberflus; Illini-Purdue Rescheduled; Trev’s Ticket from 2022-01-27T18:07:56

Lon and Derek continue to react to the news of Matt Eberflus being hired as Bears head coach, and break down some other rumors swirling around the NFL coaching carousel. Later, Trevor joins the ...

01/27/22 Hour 1: Bears Pick Matt Eberflus; Aaron Leming on the Hire; Mike Turk (Illini Track&Field) from 2022-01-27T17:12:10

Lon and Derek react to the Bears hiring Colts DC Matt Eberflus as their next head coach, and have Aaron Leming on to lend some insight to the move. Later, Illini Track & Field Coach Mike Turk jo...

01/26/22 Hour 2: Contender or Pretender: CBB Edition; Trent Frazier/Luke Goode Audio from 2022-01-26T18:06:12

Lon, Derek and Trevor continue to recap Illinois' win over Michigan State, and then play a game of Contender or Pretender with some top 30 NET teams. Later, hear more postgame audio from Trent F...

01/26/22 Hour 1: Illinois Edges MSU 56-55; What Trent Frazier Has Meant; Luke Goode Rising? from 2022-01-26T17:07:03

Lon and Derek recap Illinois' narrow win over Michigan State to re-take first place in the Big Ten. What happened, what's next, and what it means in the Big Ten race. Plus, hear from Brad Underw...

01/25/22 Full Show: Previewing Illinois-Michigan State; Sean Payton Retires, Ryan Poles Hired from 2022-01-25T17:15:25

Lon and Trevor talk about tonight's big Illinois-Michigan State matchup in Champaign, and give the latest on Kofi's status for the game. Later, the guys talk NFL moves, with Sean Payton retiring...

01/24/22 Hour 2: Brad Underwood Audio; Best NFL Divisional Weekend Ever? from 2022-01-24T18:13:03

01/24/22 Hour 1: Recapping Illinois’ 81-65 Loss to Maryland; The Overall Big Ten Basketball Picture from 2022-01-24T18:12:31

01/20/22 Hour 2: Brad Underwood Audio; Illini-Maryland Talk; Andre Curbelo Audio from 2022-01-21T11:39:33

Lon and Trevor play audio from Brad Underwood and Andre Curbelo, detailing his concussion, what it felt like to return to the court, and preparing for Maryland.

01/20/22 Hour 1: Best/Worst Referee Moments; Rob Collins (FOX in KC) Talks Bills-Chiefs from 2022-01-20T17:05:01

Lon and Trevor discuss Bo Boroski, Courtney Green, Ted Valentine and more during a segment entirely dedicated to referees! Later, Rob Collins from FOX TV in Kansas City joins the guys to talk Ch...

01/19/22 Hour 2: Favorite Spring Training Parks; Previewing NFL Divisional Round Games from 2022-01-20T12:01:44

Lon and Trevor talk about their favorite Spring Training destinations, the... 2014 Baltimore Orioles(?!), and this weekend's NFL divisional round matchups.

01/19/22 Hour 1: MLB Lockout: Is There an End In Sight?, Chris Blair (NASCAR Coming to St. Louis!) from 2022-01-20T11:59:10

Lon and Trevor discuss the MLB lockout and if they think the season will start on time. Later, Chris Blair from World Wide Technology Raceway joins the guys to talk about a NASCAR Cup race comin...

01/18/22 Full Show: Illinois’ Basketball Resume; Lon Roasts His Cardinals; Bubble Gum Talk from 2022-01-18T17:05:29

Lon and Trevor discuss Illinois basketball's resume, Kofi vs Edey, and the Arizona Cardinals' deflating loss to the Rams. Plus, Andre the Giant and gum!

01/17/22 Hour 2: More Illinois-Purdue Talk; Brad Underwood/BBV Audio; Luke Ford is Back! from 2022-01-17T18:05:39

Lon and Trevor continue to break down Illinois' 2OT loss to Purdue and what it means going forward. Later, hear from Brad Underwood, BBV, and Illini tight end Luke Ford, who announces he will be...

01/17/22 Hour 1: Illinois falls to Purdue in 2OT, 96-88; Breaking Down What It Means from 2022-01-17T18:04:05

Lon and Trevor discuss Illinois' heartbreaking double overtime loss to Purdue, 96-88, Kofi's struggles, BBV's emergence, and what it all means going forward.

1/14/22 Hour 2: Coach Underwood Audio; Who Ya Got w/ Hans Dee from 2022-01-14T18:06:20

The guys talk about Illinois basketball and play more audio from Coach Underwood. Then Hans Dee hosts 'Who Ya Got' where the guys give their predictions for this weekend's games, including Illin...

1/14/22 Hour 1: Illinois Basketball; New Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. Joins from 2022-01-14T18:03:28

The guys talk about tonight's matchup against Michigan, along with Underwood and Coleman Hawkins audio. Later, new Illini Football offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. (@BarryLunneyJr) joins t...

01/13/22 Hour 2: Big Ten Basketball Talk; Trent Frazier/Brad Underwood Audio from 2022-01-13T18:08:29

Derek and Trevor recap MSU's last-second win over Minnesota, whether to trust Wisconsin and Ohio State, and the epic Northwestern-Maryland game last night. Later, hear from Trent Frazier and Bra...

01/13/22 Hour 1: Coleman Hawkins Has Thoughts; Derek is Back!; Recapping his Trip, Previewing Michigan from 2022-01-13T18:07:16

Lon and Derek play Coleman Hawkins audio from today's media interview, including some... strong... thoughts on Michigan. Later, Derek helps preview the Michigan matchup.

01/12/22 Hour 2: Derek Piper (Live from the Road!) Recaps Nebraska; Bret Bielema Audio from 2022-01-12T18:03:03

Lon and Trevor catch up with Derek from the road, as he recaps Illinois' 5-0 start to Big Ten play and 10-point win over Nebraska. Later, hear more audio from Bret Bielema and Barry Lunney Jr's ...

01/12/22 Hour 1: Illinois Beats Nebraska; Omar Payne Goes Off!; Barry Lunney Jr Audio from 2022-01-12T17:03:16

Lon and Trevor recap Illinois' 10-point victory over Nebraska, including a great late-game spurt from Omar Payne and Coleman Hawkins. Later, hear from new Illini offensive coordinator Barry Lunn...

01/11/22 Hour 2: Previewing Illinois-Nebraska; Will the Illini Move to 5-0 in the Big Ten? from 2022-01-11T18:05:10

Lon and Trevor discuss tonight's Illinois vs. Nebraska matchup, and how confident they are that the Illini will move to 5-0 in conference play.

01/11/22 Hour 1: Georgia Wins the National Title; Anna Jefferson (Former Intern) from Athens from 2022-01-11T17:27:38

Lon and Trevor discuss Georgia's first title win in 40 years over Alabama, and welcome in former 93.5 intern Anna Jefferson, who currently attends UGA and has a boots-on-the-ground report on the...

01/10/22 Hour 2: More NFL Playoffs Reaction/Matt Nagy Reaction; Previewing Alabama-Georgia from 2022-01-11T16:01:45

Lon and Trevor discuss the NFL playoff picture, and the insane ending to the Raiders-Chargers game Sunday night. Later, the guys preview tonight's national championship match between Alabama and...

01/10/22 Hour 1: Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace Fired; Aaron Leming (The Bear Report) Breaks It All Down from 2022-01-11T15:59:51

Lon and Trevor react to the news of the day: the Bears fire Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace, and are now looking for a new coach and GM. Aaron Leming from The Bear Report joins the guys to discuss candi...

01/06/22 Hour 2: Derek Piper Live from State Farm Center Previewing Illinois-Maryland, Ayo Night from 2022-01-11T15:56:49

Derek joins Lon live from the State Farm Center to preview the Illinois-Maryland matchup and talk about how much Ayo Dosunmu meant to the Illinois program over his three years in Champaign.

01/06/22 Hour 1: Previewing Illinois-Maryland; It’s Ayo Night! Favorite Ayo Shots&Memories from 2022-01-11T15:53:14

Lon and Trevor preview Illinois vs. Maryland, while recalling some of their favorite Ayo Dosunmu moments before he gets his jersey retired at halftime.

01/05/22 Hour 2: Tony Petersen Out as OC; Who’s Next?; More Illini-Minnesota Talk from 2022-01-05T18:02:22

Lon and Trevor talk about Bret Bielema firing Tony Petersen, and if his target is UTSA's Barry Lunney Jr. Later, the guys continue to talk about Kofi, Jacob Grandison and Illinois' big win.

01/05/22 Hour 1: Kofi Dominates, Illini Beat Minnesota 76-53; Brad Underwood Audio from 2022-01-05T17:57:52

Lon and Trevor talk about Kofi's dominant performance and Illinois' blowout win over Minnesota.

01/04/22 Hour 2: More Illini-Minnesota Talk; Trent Frazier Audio; Game Predictions from 2022-01-04T20:01:17

Lon and Trevor continue to break down tonight's Illinois-Minnesota matchup, including why Kofi might have (another) big game. Later, hear from senior guard Trent Frazier on tonight's matchup.

01/04/22 Hour 1: Previewing Illinois-Minnesota; Are The Gophers Legit?; Underwood Audio from 2022-01-04T17:38:25

Lon and Trevor discuss tonight's Illinois-Minnesota matchup, and whether the Gophers' hot start to the season is for real. Later, hear Brad Underwood preview the matchup.

01/03/22 Hour 2: Latest on Illini hoops returning from COVID pause; Underwood audio from 2022-01-03T18:11:02

Lon and Derek discuss the latest on the Illini basketball team in their return from a COVID pause. Also, hear from Brad Underwood in his press conference on Monday previewing Minnesota.

01/03/22 Hour 1: J Leman Hour with bowl game reactions&Illini playing days stories from 2022-01-03T18:05:46

J Leman joins Lon and Derek for the final time of this college football season to discuss bowl game results & tell stories from his Illini playing days.

12/27/21 Hour 2: Aaron Leming (Bear Report) Talks Bears, Coach Candidates; More Illini Hoops Talk from 2021-12-27T18:20:14

Lon and Derek talk to Aaron Leming, who covers the Bears, about this weekend's win against Seattle, and who the team might target for coach and GM if Nagy/Pace are fired. Later, the guys recap I...

12/27/21 Hour 1: Illini Basketball on COVID Pause; Where Does College Hoops Go From Here? from 2021-12-27T17:23:02

Lon and Derek talk about Illinois basketball's COVID pause, the cancellation of this week's Florida A&M game, and where the team/sport in general goes from here.

12/23/21 Hour 2: What’s Illini basketball’s ceiling?; Christmas favorites from 2021-12-23T18:29:33

Lon and Derek discuss Illini basketball's ultimate upside as a team. Later, they get into the Christmas spirit talking about their favorite Christmas movie and songs.

12/23/21 Hour 1: Braggin’ Rights beatdown; Underwood postgame audio from 2021-12-23T18:21:42

Lon and Trevor begin the show discussing Illinois' blowout win against Mizzou on Wednesday. Derek joins later in the hour to give his take. Hear from Brad Underwood's postgame press conference a...

12/21/21 Hour 2: Sean Harrington Joins the Show, Relives His Career; Previewing Braggin‘ Rights from 2021-12-21T18:02:18

12/21/21 Hour 1: Illini Hoops Talk; Andre Curbelo Update; Matt Silich Talks NBA! from 2021-12-21T17:59:50

12/20/21 Hour 2: Illini Pummel St. Francis 106-48; Underwood Audio on Practicing and Shooting from 2021-12-20T18:10:46

Lon and Derek recap Illinois' dominant win over St. Francis (PA), setting a school-record three pointers, and hear audio from Underwood postgame.

12/20/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Discussing Illinois and the Portal, Big 10 Bowl Games and More! from 2021-12-20T18:08:31

J Leman joins Lon and Derek for his weekly hour, and talks Kendall Smith returning to Illinois, other targets for Bret Bielema in the portal, and Big Ten bowl games this week.

12/17/21 Hour 2: Aiden Laughery (Illini RB commit) Joins; Who Ya Got w/ Hans Dee from 2021-12-17T18:02:58

The guys are joined by Illini RB commit Aiden Laughery, from GCMS, to talk about his recruiting experience and relationship with Coach Bielema. Later, Hans Dee hosts Who Ya Got, where the guys g...

Hour 1: Underwood&Bielema Audio; Mike Lindemann Body n Sole from 2021-12-17T17:13:49

The guys talk about Illini basketball and football with Coach Underwood and Bielema audio from today's press conferences. Later, Mike Lindemann from Body N Sole talks about the Illini Basketball...

12/16/21 Hour 2: Bret Bielema on Scholarship Limits; Trev‘s Ticket: Grab-Bag Edition from 2021-12-16T18:06:48

12/16/21 Hour 1: COVID Back in College Basketball; Urban Meyer Fired; Mettler Report on Andre Curbelo from 2021-12-16T18:04:30

12/15/21 Hour 2: Bret Bielema joins the show!; Jeremy Werner (Illini Inquirer) on Signing Day&transfer portal needs from 2021-12-15T18:24:18

Lon and Derek are joined by Illini head coach Bret Bielema to get his thoughts on the 2022 recruiting class and more. Later, Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer stops by the studio to talk Signing ...

12/15/21 Hour 1: Illini football Signing Day breakdown from 2021-12-15T18:16:29

Lon and Derek discuss Bret Bielema's 2022 recruiting class and how it stacks up on Signing Day.

12/14/21 Hour 1: Cardinals Lose to Rams, Aaron Rodgers Talk; Jonah Wilson Talks MVC Basketball from 2021-12-14T17:14:53

Lon and Derek talk about the Cardinals' close loss to the Rams, and just how great Aaron Rodgers has been. Later, the guys talk to Jonah Wilson about the Missouri Valley and basketball in genera...

12/13/21 Hour 2: Illini basketball falls late to Arizona; Underwood calls his team soft... again from 2021-12-13T18:16:06

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on Illinois' close loss to No. 11 Arizona on Saturday. Later, Trevor joins Derek to talk more Illini hoops.

12/13/21 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR discussing Tommy DeVito&Illini players declaring for NFL Draft from 2021-12-13T18:11:12

Lon and Derek are joined in studio by J Leman to talk about the Illini landing transfer QB Tommy DeVito, as well as the Illini players who have declared for the NFL Draft.

Hour 2: Big Ten Basketball; Who Ya Got with Hans Dee from 2021-12-10T18:12:14

The guys talk about recent news in college basketball and Big Ten basketball. Later, Hans Dee hosts 'Who Ya Got' where the guys give their predictions on this weekend's games.

Hour 1: College Basketball; Underwood Audio from 2021-12-10T18:08:28

The guys talk about Rutgers' win over #1 Purdue, and other news in college basketball. Later, they play audio from today's press conference with Coach Underwood.

12/9/21 Hour 2: Top 10 Running Backs of All Time; Reacting to Tommy Lloyd from 2021-12-09T18:10:52

The guys discuss the top 10 running backs of all time and then react to Tommy Lloyd's comments about the game this Saturday. 

12/9/21 Hour 1: Jeff Goodman Pokes the Illini Bear; Brian Pedersen (Site Manager of AZ Desert Storm) from 2021-12-09T17:10:41

The guys analyze the comments made by Jeff Goodman about the Illini Fanbase and then Brian Pedersen, Site Manager of AZ Desert Storm, joins the show to discuss the Arizona showdown in Champaign ...

12/08/21 Hour 2: Whipping around the NFL; Wednesday‘s Big Ten basketball slate from 2021-12-08T19:21:22

Lon and Derek whip around the NFL and give their takeaways from the Week 13 results. Later, the guys look at the Big Ten basketball slate for Wednesday night.

12/08/21 Hour 1: Early thoughts on Illinois-Arizona; How does Ayo compare to other NBA rookies? from 2021-12-08T19:14:57

Lon and Derek take an early look at Illinois-Arizona and what a win would mean for the Illini. Later, the guys talk more about Ayo Dosunmu and how the start to his rookie year compares to others...

12/07/21 Hour 2: Ayo Dosunmu impresses in first NBA start; Trevor hops on to talk Illini hoops from 2021-12-07T19:21:58

Lon and Derek talk about Ayo Dosunmu's performance in his first NBA start on Monday. Later, Trevor joins Derek to talk more Illini basketball.

12/07/21 Hour 1: Illini get a ‘road kill‘ in Iowa City!; Underwood postgame audio from 2021-12-07T19:15:21

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois' 87-83 win at Iowa on Monday and what it means to start 2-0 in B1G play. Later, hear from Illini head coach Brad Underwood from the postgame press conference.

12/02/21 Hour 2: Doug Kramer joins the show!; Final takeaways from ACC/B1G Challenge from 2021-12-02T19:10:25

Lon and Derek are joined by All-Big Ten center Doug Kramer to discuss his Illini career. Later, the guys give their thoughts on the ACC/B1G Challenge results from Wednesday night.

12/02/21 Hour 1: Aaron Breitman (On The Banks) Previews Rutgers; Vederian Lowe Joins the Show! from 2021-12-02T18:09:42

Lon and Derek chat with Aaron Breitman to preview tomorrow night's Illinois-Rutgers matchup from the Scarlet Knights' perspective, and are then honored to be joined by Illini OL Vederian Lowe, w...

12/01/21 Hour 2: Mike LaTulip talks Illini basketball; How scary is Purdue? from 2021-12-01T19:17:14

Lon and Derek are joined by Mike LaTulip to discuss Illinois' recent win over Notre Dame and where the team is at heading into Big Ten play. Later, the guys talk about Purdue's scary-good start ...

12/01/21 Hour 1: All-B1G running back Chase Brown joins the show!; Can the Cardinals sign Trevor Story? from 2021-12-01T19:10:31

Lon and Derek are joined by Illini running back and All-B1G selection Chase Brown to discuss his 1,000-yard season. Later, the guys take a look at MLB free agency and talk about whether the Card...

11/30/21 Hour 2: Kerby Joseph & other Illini selected All-B1G; Tuesday‘s ACC/B1G Challenge slate from 2021-11-30T19:14:57

Lon and Derek discuss the All-Big Ten selections for Illinois football. Later, the guys talk Andre Curbelo and take a look at Tuesday's ACC/B1G Challenge slate.

11/30/21 Hour 1: Trent Frazier returns in gutsy win vs. Notre Dame; Underwood audio from 2021-11-30T19:09:59

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois' 82-72 win over Notre Dame in the ACC/B1G Challenge. Later, the guys hear what Brad Underwood had to say after the game.

11/29/21 Hour 1: How worried should we be about Illini basketball? from 2021-11-29T19:21:54

Lon and Derek discuss a concerning start for Illini basketball, along with their injuries. The guys also break down the matchup against Notre Dame.

11-29-21 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR! Reacting to Illinois football‘s blowout win vs. Northwestern from 2021-11-29T19:17:34

Lon and Derek are joined by J Leman to break down Illinois' blowout win vs. Northwestern on Senior Day and their overall thoughts on the season.

11/23/21 Hour 2: Matt Nagy To Be Fired?; NFL Whip-Around; Ryan Walters/Tony Petersen Audio from 2021-11-23T19:03:43

Lon and Trevor discuss the reports that Matt Nagy might be fired after this week's game against the Lions, and recap another crazy NFL weekend, before hearing from Ryan Walters and Tony Petersen...

11/23/21 Hour 1: Breaking Down Illinois‘ 71-51 Loss to Cincinnati; Is It Time to Panic? from 2021-11-23T18:02:28

Lon and Trevor discuss Illinois' concerning blowout loss to Cincinnati last night, and where they go from here, including tonight's matchup against Bruce Weber and Kansas State.

11/22/21 Hour 2: Previewing Illinois-Cincinnati, Brad Underwood/Bret Bielema Audio from 2021-11-22T19:17:45

Lon and Trevor preview tonight's Illinois vs. Cincinnati matchup in Kansas City, and then hear audio from both Brad Underwood and Bret Bielema to close out the show.

11/22/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Recapping a 33-23 Loss to Iowa; Previewing Northwestern from 2021-11-22T19:16:16

Lon and Trevor welcome in J Leman for his weekly hour, breaking down Illinois' loss in Iowa City, where they go from here, and how the 2022 schedule shapes up.

11/19/21 Hour 2: Joe Henricksen (City/Suburban Hoops Report); Hans Dee‘s ‘Who Ya Got?‘ from 2021-11-19T19:06:15

The guys are joined by Joe Henricksen (@joehoopsreport) to talk all about Illinois basketball, recruiting, and high school basketball. Later, the guys are joined by Hans Dee for 'Who Ya Got?' wh...

11/19/21 Hour 1: Sean Bock (HawkeyesInsider.com); Hall of Fame Classic preview from 2021-11-19T18:30:14

The guys are joined by 247Sports reporter Sean Bock (@SBock247) to talk about the Iowa football team prior to the Illini vs Iowa game tomorrow. Later, the guys preview the Hall of Fame Classic b...

11/18/21 Hour 2: Big Ten Basketball Early Struggles; Trev‘s Ticket from 2021-11-18T19:08:06

The guys talk about the current state of Big Ten basketball and the success of Underwood's recruiting. Later on the guys give their locks for the weekend in Trev's Ticket. 

11/18/21 Hour 1: Illinois vs Iowa Thoughts; Bielema Press Conference from 2021-11-18T18:20:59

The guys discuss what they expect to see this Saturday when Illinois takes on Iowa and we hear audio from the Bielema press conference today. 

11/17/21 Hour 2: Paul Biancardi (ESPN recruiting director) on Ty Rodgers & Illinois‘ 2022 class; Underwood on Rodgers signing from 2021-11-17T19:17:56

Lon and Derek hear from Brad Underwood's media Zoom to get his thoughts on Ty Rodgers. Later, the guys are joined by ESPN national recruiting director Paul Biancardi to discuss Rodgers and Illin...

11/17/21 Hour 1: TY RODGERS!!!! from 2021-11-17T19:09:29

Lon and Derek react to the news that 4-star 2022 forward Ty Rodgers has signed with Illini basketball. Derek breaks down what he will bring to program and how he fits with Jayden Epps & Sencire ...

11/16/21 Hour 2: Continuing to React to Illinois-Marquette, Bret Bielema Tests Positive for COVID from 2021-11-16T19:18:08

Derek and Trevor continue to react to Illinois' 67-66 loss to Marquette, and hear from Bret Bielema, who announced today that he tested positive for COVID.

11/16/21 Hour 1: Illinois Loses to Marquette 67-66; Breaking Down All Angles of the Loss from 2021-11-16T19:12:13

Derek and Trevor talk about and break down Illinois' extremely disappointing loss to Marquette, breaking down Curbelo's poor performance and where he can try to improve moving forward.

11/15/21 Hour 2: Brad Underwood, Jacob Grandison Audio; Previewing Marquette from 2021-11-15T19:14:08

Trevor flies solo and helps break down Marquette's strengths and weaknesses, and whether or not Illinois has any chance of being upset. Later, hear from Brad Underwood and Jacob Grandison pre-ga...

11/15/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Ryan Walters Extension, Previewing Illinois-Iowa, Big 10 Title Talk from 2021-11-15T19:13:18

Trevor and J Leman talk about Ryan Walters' big extension, and what it means for the program going forward. Later, J breaks down all of this past weekend's Big 10 action, and argues that Illinoi...

11/12/21 Hour 2: Illini Basketball Preview; Who Ya Got w/ Hans Dee from 2021-11-12T19:03:39

The guys go more in depth on previewing tonight's basketball game, and later, Hans Dee hosts "Who Ya Got" where they give their predictions for tonight's game and all the other big matchups this...

11/12/21 Hour 1: Illini Basketball Preview; Jeff Reed (Publisher of A-State Nation 24/7) from 2021-11-12T18:15:37

Derek and Trevor preview tonight's basketball game where the Illini face Arkansas State. Later, Jeff Reed (@ASUJeffReed) joins the show to talk all about the Red Wolves basketball team.

11/11/21 Hour 2: Underwood Talks Epps, Harris; NFL Week 9 Recap; Trev‘s Ticket from 2021-11-11T19:12:07

Derek and Trevor hear from Brad Underwood, who talks about what it means to sign Jayden Epps and Sincere Harris. Later, the guys recap some crazy NFL games from last weekend, and give out their ...

11/11/21 Hour 1: Brad Underwood Press Conference; Previewing Arkansas State; Michigan-Buffalo Recap from 2021-11-11T19:10:15

Derek and Trevor hear new presser audio from Brad Underwood, who gives injury updates for Trent and Curbelo. Later, the guys talk about what challenges Arkansas State could pose if those guys ar...

11/10/21 Hour 2: More Illini-Jackson State Reaction; Recapping Other Big 10 Basketball Action from 2021-11-10T19:24:40

Derek and Trevor talk more about the performances of Jacob Grandison and Coleman Hawkins in Illinois' win over Jackson State, and then talk about some upsets and interesting box scores around th...

11/10/21 Hour 1: Illinois Beats Jackson State 71-47; Takeaways from Game One!; Underwood Audio from 2021-11-10T19:23:01

Derek and Trevor break down Illinois opening the 2021-22 basketball season with a win over Jackson State 71-47, and hear post-game audio from Coach Underwood.

11/09/21 Hour 2: Illinois Basketball Roundtable; Brad Underwood Previews Jackson State from 2021-11-09T18:03:17

Lon, Derek and Trevor continue their basketball roundtable, discussing Illinois' x-factors, newcomers, ceiling and floor. Later, Brad Underwood previews tonight's season opener versus Jackson St...

11/09/21 Hour 1: Big Ten Basketball Roundtable; New Bret Bielema Audio from 2021-11-09T18:00:56

Lon, Derek and Trevor discuss the Big Ten conference this basketball season; who is Illinois' biggest challenger, who's underrated/overrated, and what we aren't talking about enough. Later, hear...

11/08/21 Hour 2: Morez Johnson Commits to Illinois; Jackie Szymoniak (Assistant Golf AD) Talks Atkins Golf Club from 2021-11-08T19:04:24

Lon and Derek preview tomorrow night's Illinois basketball opener and talk about the latest commit, Class of 2024 forward Morez Johnson Jr. Later, the guys talk with Assistant Golf AD Jackie Szy...

11/08/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Breaking Down Illinois‘ Upset Win Over Minnesota 14-6 from 2021-11-08T18:20:03

Lon and Derek welcome J Leman in-studio to recap another Illini top 20 road upset! Breaking down the offense and defense in Illinois' win over Minnesota, and where they go from here.

11/05/21 Hour 2: Another Award-Winning Who Ya Got w/ Hans Dee from 2021-11-05T16:59:35

Hans Dee joins Lon and Derek for another edition of Who Ya Got, hitting on the NFL, the NBA and college football, including Illini-Minnesota predictions.

11/05/21 Hour 1: Nico Haeflinger Previews IHSA Football Playoffs; Chris Block Previews Breeder‘s Cup from 2021-11-05T16:57:16

Lon and Derek chat with Fox Illinois/NewsChannel 20's Nico Haeflinger about this weekend's high school football matchups, including some local flavor with Centennial. Later, Chris Block joins th...

11/04/21 Hour 2: Bret Bielema Presser Audio (In-State Recruiting); Trev‘s Ticket: Week 10 Edition from 2021-11-04T18:02:11

Lon and Derek hear audio from today's Bret Bielema press conference, where he dives into in-state recruiting and PJ Fleck. Later, Trevor joins the guys for another edition of Trev's Ticket to ge...

11/04/21 Hour 1: Previewing Big Ten Basketball: Ranking Illini Opponents 1 to 13 from 2021-11-04T17:32:52

Lon and Derek spend the full hour breaking down Big Ten basketball, and how the Illini may fare against each team in the conference. Hear about additions and subtractions that each other team in...

11/03/21 Hour 2: Matt Silich (NBA Expert); Illini Basketball; Christmas Music from 2021-11-03T18:03:58

The guys are joined by NBA expert Matt Silich (@msilich2) to talk all about the NBA. Later, they talk about Illini basketball and Christmas music!

11/03/21 Hour 1: World Series Talk; News Around the Nation from 2021-11-03T17:51:38

The guys talk about the Braves winning the World Series, and then review all the latest sports stories around the nation.

11/02/21 Hour 2: Recapping NFL Week 8 - Justin Fields, Packers Beat Cardinals, and More from 2021-11-03T17:41:07

Lon, Derek and Trevor recap another crazy week of NFL action, including a Packers upset over the undefeated Cardinals, Justin Fields looking good against the Niners and several national headline...

11/02/21 Hour 1: Cody Westerlund (670 The Score) on Ayo‘s Big Night; Bret Bielema Audio from 2021-11-02T17:07:39

Lon and Derek talk with Cody Westerlund about Ayo's career night in a big Bulls comeback win over the Celtics, and where the NBA rookie can go from here. Later, hear new presser audio from Bret ...

11/01/21 Hour 2: Kofi Suspended for 3 Games; Recapping Illinois‘ Second Exhibition Win from 2021-11-01T18:10:59

Lon and Derek talk about Kofi Cockburn being suspended 3 games for selling player gear, and then recap Illinois' exhibition win over Indiana (PA).

11/01/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Breaking Down Illinois‘ 20-14 Loss to Rutgers from 2021-11-01T17:14:28

Lon and Derek chat with J Leman, who breaks down what went wrong offensively for Illinois after a disappointing home loss to Rutgers. He also discusses MSU's big win, another Nebraska loss, and ...

10/28/21 Hour 2: Trev‘s Ticket; Jake Hasan (BetQL Daily) gives TNF & World Series plays from 2021-10-28T18:20:31

Lon and Derek give their plays for NFL and college football this week in Trev's Ticket. Later, the guys are joined by Jake Hasan from BetQL Daily to get his World Series and Thursday Night Footb...

10/28/21 Hour 1: Underwood on Kofi‘s status & exhibition game preview; Sports Illustrated disrespects Illini hoops from 2021-10-28T18:14:27

The guys begin the show hearing from Brad Underwood on Kofi Cockburn's status and what he's looking for in Friday's exhibition game vs. Indiana (PA). Later, Lon explains how Sports Illustrated s...

10/27/21 Hour 2: Kevin Wheeler (KMOX) on Cardinals managerial change & FA options; Illini football audio from 2021-10-27T18:23:51

Lon and Derek are joined by Kevin Wheeler from KMOX to discuss the Cardinals' managerial change and who the team should target in free agency. Later, the guys hear from Illini football coordinat...

10/27/21 Hour 1: Kofi facing possible discipline from NCAA; NFL Whip-Around from 2021-10-27T18:13:58

Lon and Derek discuss Kofi Cockburn's situation and what they expect from the NCAA regarding a possible suspension after selling gear this summer. Later, the guys give their takeaways from NFL W...

10/26/21 Hour 2: Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) Recaps His PSU Experience; Confidence in Peters? from 2021-10-26T18:04:55

Lon and Derek chat with Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner, who recaps his wild trip to Penn State, and his first-hand view of the 9 OT upset. Later, the guys hear more from Bret Bielema and discuss ...

10/26/21 Hour 1: MLB Talk; Bret Bielema Presser Sound; Injury Updates on Art, Chase from 2021-10-26T17:44:44

Lon and Derek preview tonight's World Series matchup between the Braves and Astros, before hearing new press conference audio from Bret Bielema, who recaps the crazy PSU upset and updates the in...

10/25/21 Hour 2: Illini basketball exhibition game takeaways; More reaction to Illini football‘s epic upset at PSU from 2021-10-25T18:13:04

Lon, Derek and Trevor give their thoughts on Illinois football's wild upset at No. 7 Penn State and what's possible the rest of the way. Later, Derek breaks down his takeaways from Illini basket...

10/25/21 Hour 1: The Greatest J Leman Hour Ever; Breaking Down Illinois‘ Stunning 20-18 Win over PSU from 2021-10-25T17:03:29

Lon and Derek are joined by J Leman for the most exciting, high-energy hour in show history. The guys break down every angle of Illinois' stunning 20-18 win over No. 7 Penn State, and where the ...

10/22/21 Hour 2: Ranking Big 10 Basketball Arenas; Who Ya Got... without Hans Dee from 2021-10-22T18:49:32

Lon and Derek discuss their favorite and least favorite Big Ten basketball stadiums. Later, it's another award-winning edition of Who Ya Got!

10/22/21 Hour 1: Jon Crispin (ESPN) Talks Illini, Big 10 Hoops!; Previewing Illinois‘ Exhibition Game from 2021-10-22T17:09:15

Lon and Derek chat with former Penn State guard and current ESPN basketball analyst Jon Crispin, who talks about Illinois and the rest of the Big 10 heading into the season. Later, Derek helps p...

10/21/21 Hour 2: Underwood/Trent/Da‘Monte Presser Audio; Trev‘s Ticket: Week 8 Edition from 2021-10-21T18:02:48

Lon and Derek hear from Brad Underwood, Trent Frazier and Da'Monte Williams after today's practice. Later, Trevor joins the guys for another edition of Trev's Ticket.

10/21/21 Hour 1: Ayo‘s NBA Debut; Bret Bielema Responds to Earlier Comments; Injury Report from 2021-10-21T17:14:42

Lon and Derek talk about Illinois' upcoming exhibition game against Saint Francis, and former Illini Ayo Dosunmu's NBA debut last night with the Bulls. Later, the guys play new audio from Bret B...

10/20/21 Hour 2: Aaron Leming (Bear Report) Talks Bears; Lon‘s Red Hot Cardinals: Are They Legit? from 2021-10-21T10:08

Lon and Derek talk with Aaron Leming, who gives his thoughts on Justin Fields, Matt Nagy, and Aaron Rodgers' comments. Later: more NFL talk, as Lon can't believe his Arizona Cardinals are 6-0! Listen

10/20/21 Hour 1: Illini Hoops: Expectations for Hutch, How Deep is the Rotation?, Adam Miller Tears ACL from 2021-10-20T17:13:47

Lon and Derek talk about expectations for bench players like Austin Hutcherson and Omar Payne, how many players they expect to see in the rotation, and LSU's Adam Miller tearing his ACL in pract...

10/19/21 Hour 2: Seth Davis Leaves Kofi Off All-American List; NFL Whip-Around Week 6 from 2021-10-19T18:06:28

Lon and Derek talk more about Illinois' pre-season basketball rankings, and talk about a few analysts who have snubbed Kofi Cockburn. Later, Trevor joins the guys to whip around and recap a craz...

10/19/21 Hour 1: Player Reaction Audio to Bielema; Analyzing KenPom‘s Preseason Top 10 from 2021-10-19T18:05:16

Lon and Derek player audio from Doug Kramer and Chase Brown, reacting to Bret Bielema's comments yesterday. Later, Trevor joins the guys to dive into KenPom's preseason top 10 teams.

10/18/21 Hour 2: More Bielema Reaction; Illini Hoops Cracks AP Top 11; Mike Shildt Audio from 2021-10-18T18:04:02

Lon and Derek talk more about Bret Bielema's comments at his press conference, and then chat about Illinois being ranked 11th in the first AP Poll. Later, hear from former Cardinals manager Mike...

10/18/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Bielema‘s Strong Words, How to Approach the Transfer Portal from 2021-10-18T17:05:41

J Leman joins Lon and Derek after Illinois' bye week, and talk about the strong comments Bret Bielema made at today's press conference, and how Illinois can address their many needs this upcomin...

10/15/21 Hour 2: NFL Talk; Who Ya Got w/ Hans Dee from 2021-10-15T18:05:58

The guys talk about recent trades for the AZ Cardinals, and other NFL news. Later, Hans hosts Who Ya Got where the guys give their predictions on this weekend's games!

10/15/21 Hour 1: MLB Playoff Talk; Bears vs Packers Discussion from 2021-10-15T17:20

The guys talk about the MLB playoffs, as well as the Bears and Packers rivalry game this Sunday. Can you guess how many Bears QBs have started against the Packers since Brett Favre started?

10/14/21 Hour 2: Todd Hefferman (Talks SIU Football); Trev‘s Ticket: Week 6 Edition from 2021-10-15T15:10:29

Lon and Derek talk to Todd Hefferman about Southern Illinois football, who is having a top five season in the FCS. Later, Trevor joins the guys for another edition of Trev's Ticket.

10/14/21 Hour 1: Mike Shildt Out As Cardinals Manager; John Mozeliak Audio; Lon & Derek‘s Reaction from 2021-10-14T17:26:26

Lon and Derek react to the breaking news that Mike Shildt has been let go as Cardinals manager. Hear from John Mozeliak, who describes why Shildt was fired, and where St. Louis goes from here. Listen

10/13/21 Hour 2: Recapping NFL Week 5; Tony Petersen Audio on Illinois‘ Offensive Struggles from 2021-10-13T18:09:17

Lon and Derek recap the NFL action from Week 5, and discuss Illinois football audio from Tony Petersen.

10/13/21 Hour 1: Former Centennial/Parkland Pitcher Luke Smith In-Studio! Talking Cardinals, MLB, Pitching from 2021-10-13T18:08:22

Lon and Derek chat with former Centennial, Parkland and Louisville pitcher Luke Smith!

10/12/21 Hour 2: Another HUGE visit weekend for Illini basketball; Dream class in 2023 for Underwood & Co. from 2021-10-12T18:28:02

Lon and Derek discuss 5-star 2023 guard and Champaign native Kylan Boswell, who is visiting Illinois this weekend. Later, Lon challenges Derek to put together Illini basketball's dream class for...

10/12/21 Hour 1: Fixing Illini football through the transfer portal; Bullish on the Bears? from 2021-10-12T18:20:21

Lon and Derek look big picture at Bret Bielema's rebuild task at Illinois and what can be accomplished in the transfer portal this offseason. Later, the guys talk about Justin Fields and the Chi...

10/11/21 Hour 2: Piper‘s Thoughts on Illini Hoops‘ Open Practice; JJ Taylor‘s Illinois Visit from 2021-10-11T18:02:21

Lon and Derek go basketball-heavy to break down Illinois' open practice on Saturday, including how each individual player looked, and how 5-star recruit JJ Taylor felt about his visit.

10/11/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Breaking Down Illinois‘ 24-0 Loss to Wisconsin from 2021-10-11T17:09:03

J Leman joins Lon and Derek to break down Illinois' deflating 24-0 loss to Wisconsin. Where do they go from here, who should start at QB, and more.

10/08/21 College Gameday LIVE! at Pia‘s: Zach Hamer (Associate Basketball Coach); Who Ya Got w/ Hans Dee from 2021-10-08T18:07:37

Lon and Derek are live from Pia's Sports Bar to preview Homecoming: Illinois versus Wisconsin! They're joined by Associate Basketball Coach Zach Hamer, who talks about how the team is looking in...

10/08/21 College Gameday LIVE! at Pia‘s: Former Illini DeJazz Woods; Previewing Illini-Wisconsin from 2021-10-08T18:04:49

Lon and Derek are live from Pia's Sports Bar to preview Homecoming: Illinois versus Wisconsin! They're joined by former Illini defensive end DeJazz Woods, who talks about what homecoming meant t...

10/07/21 Hour 2: More Big 10 Media Day Recap; Brad Underwood Audio; Trev‘s Ticket from 2021-10-08T18:01:29

10/07/21 Hour 1: Big 10 Media Day Recap; Hunter Dickinson‘s Comments; Cards Fall to Dodgers 3-1 from 2021-10-07T17:30:55

Lon and Derek recap Big Ten Media Day, including Hunter Dickinson's latest comments about Illinois. Later, the guys discuss the Cardinals falling in the Wild Card game to the Dodgers.

10/06/21 Hour 2: Big Ten Basketball Media Day Preview: Illinois Disrespect?!; Cards-Dodgers Picks from 2021-10-06T18:05:08

Derek and Trevor talk about the Big 10 Preseason Media Poll, and dive in to some confusing votes which have Illinois in 6th place. Later, the guys make their official Dodgers-Cardinals predictio...

10/06/21 Hour 1: Recapping Sox-Yankees, Previewing Cardinals-Dodgers; Who Has The Edge? from 2021-10-06T17:05:29

Derek and Trevor talk about the Red Sox upset over the Yankees, and go heavy into previewing tonight's Cards-Dodgers NL Wild Card matchup!

10/05/21 Hour 2: Ty Rodgers Moving to Chicago; Illini Media Day Audio; MLB Postseason Picks from 2021-10-05T18:06:47

Lon and Derek discuss the big recruiting news of the day: top Illini hoops target Ty Rodgers is moving from Michigan to Illinois. Later, hear from Austin Hutcherson, Kofi Cockburn and Andre Curb...

10/05/21 Hour 1: Illini Hoops TV Times Announced; NFL Week 4 Recap; Jonah Wilson on Missouri Valley Hoops from 2021-10-05T17:12:16

Lon and Derek break down some of the notable TV networks and tip times for Illinois basketball this season. Later, Trevor joins the guys to recap NFL Week 4, before Jonah Wilson hops on to discu...

10/04/21 Hour 2: Justin Fields Shines; Lon‘s Cardinals Are 4-0; MLB Playoffs Begin Tomorrow from 2021-10-05T10:06:59

Lon and Derek discuss another crazy NFL Sunday, including both a Bears and Cardinals victory. Later, the guys talk about the Cardinals-Dodgers matchup and tomorrow's Yanks-Red Sox matchup.

10/04/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Breaking Down Illinois‘ 24-14 Win over Charlotte from 2021-10-04T17:02:09

Lon, Derek and J Leman discuss Chase Brown's historic day on the ground and Illinois' double-digit win over Charlotte, plus where it can lead from there (is a home upset over Wisconsin possible?...

The Drive Exclusive: Josh Whitman Interview (30 mins); Bielema, Basketball and More! from 2021-10-01T18:10:48

Lon Tay and Derek Piper chat with Illini athletic director Josh Whitman, and get his thoughts on the start of football season, Brad Underwood's contract extension, the latest facility renovation...

10/01/21 Full Show: College Gameday LIVE at Pia‘s! Josh Whitman Joins Us; Underwood Audio; And More! from 2021-10-01T18:09:48

Lon and Derek recap Illinois basketball Media Day and play audio from head coach Brad Underwood, before being joined by Illini AD Josh Whitman live from Pia's!

09/29/21 Hour 2: Bret Bielema, Tony Petersen, Ryan Walters Audio Previewing Charlotte from 2021-09-29T18:02:40

Lon and Derek react to audio from Illini football coaches Bret Bielema, Tony Petersen and Ryan Walters, as they prepare for Charlotte this weekend in Champaign.

09/29/21 Hour 1: Cardinals Clinch Postseason Berth; Recapping the NFL Week 3 Slate from 2021-09-29T17:08:18

Lon and Derek talk about the crazy run the Cardinals have been on, and what it means to finally clinch that Wild Card spot. Later, Trevor joins the guys to recap all the crazy action from Week 3...

09/28/21 Hour 2: Illini Hoops Power Hour: The Latest Recruiting & Pre-Season Updates from 2021-09-29T11:34:54

Derek gives the latest info on a variety of Illini basketball recruiting targets and rankings updates. Later, the guys preview tonight's Cardinals-Brewers matchup.

09/28/21 Hour 1: Lon‘s Back from Arizona! His Illini Football Takes; Kevin Wheeler Joins the Show! from 2021-09-28T17:09:13

Lon and Derek talk more about Illinois' 13-9 loss to Purdue, and Lon details his trip to Arizona. Later, the guys are joined by Kevin Wheeler, who breaks down the Cardinals' crazy 16-game winnin...

09/27/21 Hour 2: The Cardinals Just Keep Winning; Breaking Down the Justin Fields Debacle from 2021-09-28T16:34:27

Derek and Trevor continue to recap Illinois' 13-9 loss to Purdue, before talking about the Cardinals' insane 16-game win streak. Later, the guys get testy about Matt Nagy and the Bears after the...

09/27/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Breaking Down Illinois‘ 13-9 Loss to Purdue; Is A QB Change Needed? from 2021-09-27T17:03:44

Derek and Trevor chat with J Leman following another close Illini football loss. They discuss whether a change at the QB position is needed, where Illinois goes from here, and what J likes about...

09/24/21 Full Show: Previewing Purdue; Trev‘s Ticket: Week 3 Edition; Who Ya Got w/ Hans Dee from 2021-09-24T17:42:32

Lon, Derek and Trevor preview Illinois vs. Purdue tomorrow, and rip through their betting insights for the weekend during Trev's Ticket. Later, Hans joins the guys for award-winning another edit...

09/22/21 Hour 2: Mike Small (Illini Golf Coach) Joins the Show!; Previewing the Ryder Cup from 2021-09-23T11:10

Lon and Derek talk with Illini golf coach Mike Small about the team this season and what it's like to have an alum (Steve Stricker) as a Ryder Cup captain. Later, the guys break down their favor...

09/22/21 Hour 1: Should the Cardinals Keep Mozeliak?; Justin Fields Named Bears Starter from 2021-09-22T17:11:25

Lon and Derek discuss the ridiculous run the Cardinals have been on, and if this means John Mozeliak should be extended going forward. Later, the guys talk about the Bears naming Justin Fields t...

09/21/21 Hour 2: Should Justin Fields Start?; Bret Bielema Audio; Brandon Peters Talk from 2021-09-21T18:15:29

Lon and Derek discuss the opportunity Justin Fields has in front of him if Andy Dalton is unable to play this weekend, and then hear new audio from Illini football coach Bret Bielema, who previe...

09/21/21 Hour 1: Packers Handle Lions; Jon Lester Carries the Cards; Recapping NFL Week 2 from 2021-09-21T17:09:47

Lon and Derek talk about the Packers' get-right game against the Lions, and then chat about Jon Lester's 200th career win and the Cardinals win streak continuing. Later, Trevor joins the guys to...

09/21/21 Hour 2: Cardinals Continue to Win; Recapping Another Crazy NFL Sunday from 2021-09-21T10:48:43

Lon, Derek and Trevor talk about the Cardinals' remaining schedule and their postseason position, and then recap some wild NFL games from Week 2.

09/20/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Breaking Down Illinois‘ 20-17 Loss to Maryland from 2021-09-20T17:15:02

Lon and Derek are joined by J Leman for his weekly hour, breaking down Illinois' 20-17 loss to Maryland and what it means going forward.

09/17/21 Hour 2: College Gameday LIVE from Pia‘s! Underwood‘s Extension, Who Ya Got: Week 3 Edition from 2021-09-17T18:02:30

Lon and Derek talk about Brad Underwood's big contract extension, and break down some basketball recruits who will be on campus this weekend. Later, Hans joins the guys for another week of Who Y...

09/17/21 Hour 1: College Gameday LIVE from Pia‘s! Previewing Maryland‘s Strengths & Weakenesses from 2021-09-17T17:14:14

Lon and Derek are LIVE from Pia's to get you ready for tonight's Illinois-Maryland game! The guys talk about what it means to have Brandon Peters back under center, and if Illinois can slow down...

09/16/21 Hour 2: Ray King (Former Cardinal) Joins the Show!; Trev‘s Ticket: Week 3 Edition from 2021-09-16T18:03:25

Lon and Derek are joined by former St. Louis Cardinal Ray King, who talks about the amazing longevity of Adam Wainwright's career. Later, Trevor joins the guys for another edition of Trev's Tick...

09/16/21 Hour 1: Cards Win Again, Andre Curbelo Joins the Show!; Brandon Peters‘ Injury Analysis from 2021-09-16T17:07:39

Lon and Derek recap yet another Cardinals victory, and are later joined by Illini sophomore Andre Curbelo, who details an autograph session he's having later this month and how summer workouts h...

09/15/21 Full Show: Another Big Cardinals Win; Derek‘s Illini Recruiting Updates; Bielema Audio from 2021-09-15T17:15:55

Lon and Derek talk about the Cardinals being back in the postseason picture after another big win over the Mets, and Derek gives recruiting updates on some Illini basketball targets. Later, the ...

09/14/21 Full Show: Cardinals Back in It; Peters or Sitkowski?; Recapping NFL Week One from 2021-09-15T10:34:33

09/13/21 Full Show: The J Leman Hour! Breaking Down Illinois‘ 42-14 Loss to Virginia; Big 10 News & Notes from 2021-09-13T17:30:11

Lon and Derek are joined by J Leman to discuss Illini football's disappointing loss at Virginia. The guys also break down other results in the Big Ten.

09/10/21 Hour 2: Jacquie Franciulli (Wahoos247) Joins; Who Ya Got: Football Edition from 2021-09-10T18:10:01

The guys are joined by Virginia writer Jacquie Franciulli (@JacquieFran_) to preview the Cav's football team before tomorrow's game. Later, Hans hosts Who Ya Got where the guys give their predic...

09/10/21 Hour 1: Illini Football Talk; NFL Preview from 2021-09-10T17:54:51

The guys talk all about the Illini vs Virginia football game, and later Trevor joins to preview the first week of NFL games.

09/09/21 Hour 2: Bret Bielema Presser Audio; Trev‘s Ticket: NFL Week One Edition from 2021-09-10T11:03:06

Lon and Derek hear new audio from Bret Bielema updating the latest on injuries prior to this weekend's Virginia game. Later, Trevor joins the guys for a full slate of betting picks with the NFL ...

09/09/21 Hour 1: Adam Wainwright‘s Amazing Season; Tony Petersen/Ryan Walters Audio from 2021-09-09T17:10:17

Lon and Derek discuss what a ridiculous run Adam Wainwright has been on during his age 40 season. Later, the guys hear from Illini coordinators Petersen and Walters to preview Virginia and recap...

09/08/21 Hour 2: Aaron Leming Previews the Bears‘ Week One; Super Bowl Future Bets from 2021-09-09T15:31:12

Lon and Derek talk with Aaron Leming of the Bear Report, who talks about expectations heading into this season for the Bears, and what to look for Week One at the Rams. Later, Trevor and Derek t...

09/08/21 Hour 1: Analyzing Illinois‘ 2021-22 Hoops Schedule; Picking Our NFL Divisional Winners from 2021-09-08T17:12:28

Lon and Derek break down every game on the Illinois basketball schedule that was released earlier today, and talk about their most anticipated matchups. Later, Trevor joins the guys to make thei...

09/07/21 Full Show: The J Leman Hour! Breaking Down Illinois‘ 37-30 Loss to UTSA from 2021-09-08T17:02:31

J Leman joins Lon and Derek to discuss what went wrong in Illinois' 37-30 loss to UTSA. They talk about QB play, getting stops on third down, and what to look for in this coming week's game agai...

09/02/21 Hour 2: JJ Perez (Inside Runner Sports) breaks down UTSA; Trev‘s Ticket: College Football Week 1 from 2021-09-02T18:23:24

Lon and Derek are joined by JJ Perez of InsideRunnerSports.com to break down UTSA heading into Saturday's matchup. Later, the guys give their best bets for college football Week 1 during Trev's ...

09/02/21 Hour 1: CJ Hart out for the season; Confidence in Art Sitkowski as starting QB? from 2021-09-02T18:18:38

Lon and Derek begin the show talking about the impact of CJ Hart's season-ending injury. Later, the guys discuss how confident they are in Art Sitkowski to hold down the fort while Brandon Peter...

08/30/21 Full Show: The J Leman Hour! Recapping a Thrilling 30-22 Win Over Nebraska from 2021-08-30T17:02:31

Lon, Derek and J Leman spend the entire show recapping Illinois' 30-22 win over Nebraska, what it means going forward, and the players of the game.

College Gameday Live! From Pia's Hour 2: What a Win Would Mean; Kurt Kittner Joins the Show!; Game Picks from 2021-08-30T10:30:27

Lon and Derek are LIVE from Pia's in Champaign to discuss the Illinois-Nebraska matchup, and then are joined by former Illini QB Kurt Kittner, who talks about 2001 memories and this weekend's re...

College Gameday Live! From Pia's Hour 1: What We Expect to See Illinois-Nebraska; Pia's Prizes! from 2021-08-27T16:08:53

Lon and Derek are LIVE for College Gameday from Pia's Sports Bar & Grill in Champaign! Hear audio from Bret Bielema, the Cornhuskers, and more, as the guys break down everything they want to see...

08/26/21 Full Show: Our Official Illini Football Game-by-Game Predictions; New Bielema Audio from 2021-08-26T17:17:29

Lon, Derek and Trevor officially go game-by-game and make their picks for the 2021 Fighting Illini football season. Spoiler alert: Lon gets crazy with it. Later, hear from Bret Bielema and how t...

08/25/21 Hour 2: Mike Schaefer (Huskers Beat Writer); Trev's Ticket: Week Zero Edition from 2021-08-25T18:09:25

Lon and Derek talk with Nebraska beat writer Mike Schaefer, who previews the Illinois-Nebraska matchup and talks about Scott Frost's tenuous future. Later, it's finally time! Trev's Ticket is ba...

08/24/21 Hour 2: Rocky Harvey Joins the Show!; Tony Peterson Post-Practice Audio from 2021-08-25T17:12:52

Lon and Derek talk with former Illini great Rocky Harvey, who talks about the 2001 season, the Michigan "fumble game," and more! Later, hear from Illini OC Tony Petersen after today's practice.<...

08/25/21 Hour 1: Tony Petersen Audio; Jeff Freeman (U of I Assistant Soccer Coach) from 2021-08-25T17:11:14

Lon and Derek talk about Adrian Martinez's success against Illinois and what OC Tony Petersen can do to counter it. Later, hear from U of I soccer assistant coach Jeff Freeman ahead of their hom...

08/24/21 Hour 1: Cards Sign Yadi to Extension; Brandon Peters Post-Practice Audio from 2021-08-24T17:07:30

Lon and Derek discuss what Yadier Molina's one-year, $10 million extension means for the Cardinals' roster in 2022. Later, hear from starting QB Brandon Peters after today's practice.

08/23/21 Hour 2: Brandon Lloyd Joins the Show!; Previewing Illinois' Offense vs Nebraska's D from 2021-08-23T18:07:28

Lon and Derek chat with former Illini and NFL wideout Brandon Lloyd about the 2001 season and fond Illini memories. Later, the guys start to get more nitty gritty with the Nebraska matchup.

08/23/21 Hour 1: J Leman Previews the Football Season; Bret Bielema's Week 0 Press Conference from 2021-08-23T17:21:14

Lon and Derek chat with J Leman, who previews what he expects from Bret Bielema in Week 0 against Nebraska. Later, hear from the head coach himself, as he previews Week 0, Nebraska and more.

08/20/21 Hour 2: Brit Miller (Former Illini) Talks Bielema Year One; Conference Realignment Talk from 2021-08-23T17:17:41

Lon and Derek chat with former Illini Brit Miller, who previews Year One for Bret Bielema and recalls good stories from when he played. Later, the guys talk about the Big 10, ACC and Pac-12 form...

08/20/21 Hour 1: Coach Duval (SJO Football); Michael Osacky (Baseball Card Appraiser) from 2021-08-20T17:40:12

08/19/21 Hour 2: Lon roasts the Cardinals; Bret Bielema training camp audio from 2021-08-19T18:23:56

Lon and Derek start the hour discussing Illini football training camp and they dissect Bret Bielema's presser from Thursday. Later, the guys talk about the report about Yadier Molina's potential...

08/19/21 Hour 1: Ranking toss-up games for Illini football; Aaron Henry audio from 2021-08-19T18:11:10

Lon and Derek rank the toss-up games for Illini football from most winnable to most challenging. Later, the guys hear from Illini defensive backs coach Aaron Henry.

08/18/21 Hour 2: Scott Frost melting on the hot seat amid NCAA investigation? from 2021-08-18T18:23:15

Lon and Derek discuss the reported NCAA investigation into Nebraska football and what that means for Scott Frost and the Week 0 matchup at Illinois.

08/18/21 Hour 1: Fallout for Illini basketball after Reggie Bass decommits; Recruiting reset heading into the fall from 2021-08-18T18:12:15

Lon and Derek start off discussing Reggie Bass' decommitment from Illini basketball and what it means. After that, the guys break down the top targets heading into official visits this fall.

08/16/21 Hour 2: Jeremy Werner IN STUDIO to preview Illini football; More thoughts on Fields from 2021-08-16T18:26:26

Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer joins Lon and Derek to break down every angle of Illini football training camp. Later, the guys talk more about Justin Fields and Jeremy's White Sox.

08/16/21 Hour 1: Fawning over Justin Fields; Ayo scores 26; Bielema training camp audio from 2021-08-16T18:22:48

Lon and Derek discuss Justin Fields' great outing in the preseason on Saturday, as well as Ayo Dosunmu's 26 points in the Summer League on Sunday. Later, the guys hear from Bret Bielema's traini...

08/13/21 Hour 2: Coleman Hawkins Interview Clips; Bret Bielema Audio Recapping Camp from 2021-08-13T16:41:11

Lon and Derek replay some clips from this week's interview with Coleman Hawkins, and discuss what he can mean this year for Illinois. Later, hear fresh audio from Illini football coach Bret Biel...

08/13/21 Hour 1: Field of Dreams, When Do We See Justin Fields?, Trev's Ticket: CFB Edition from 2021-08-13T16:37:25

Lon and Derek talk about when the Bears might be ready to roll out Justin Fields at QB, and then Trevor joins the guys to break down some college football over/under win totals for the upcoming ...

08/12/21 Hour 2: Jason Patt (Blog A Bull) Talks Bulls Offseason Additions, Ayo; Field of Dreams Game from 2021-08-12T18:02:28

08/12/21 Hour 1: Cubs Struggle, Wainwright Shines; Rod Perry, George McDonald Audio from 2021-08-12T17:05:31

08/11/21 Full Show: Ayo's Summer League Game; Coleman Hawkins Joins the Show! from 2021-08-11T17:02:58

Lon and Derek discuss the pros and cons of Ayo's Summer League showcase, two games in. Later, Illini basketball forward Coleman Hawkins joins the show!

08/10/21 Full Show: Reasonable Expectations for Bielema's Year One; Petersen/Walters Audio from 2021-08-10T17:14:11

Lon and Derek discuss what reasonable expectations are for Year One under Bret Bielema, and if Lon is asking for too much with a 6-7 win bar. Later, hear updated daily audio from both Illini foo...

08/09/21 Hour 2: Bret Bielema on Illini football scrimmage at camp; Confidence in containing Adrian Martinez? from 2021-08-09T18:23:35

Lon and Derek begin the hour hearing from Bret Bielema after Illini football's scrimmage at training camp on Monday and the guys discuss his comments. Later, they talk about whether the Illini d...

08/09/21 Hour 1: Illini basketball nonconference schedule announced; Ayo's Summer League debut from 2021-08-09T18:18:15

Lon and Derek begin the show talking about Ayo Dosunmu's debut in the NBA Summer League with Bulls on Monday. Later, the guys discuss the Illini basketball nonconference schedule.

08/06/21: Illini Football Preview Show Hour 2 (Defense, Special Teams, Schedule Preview) from 2021-08-06T16:16:16

Lon and Derek continue their Illini Football Mega-Preview, as they discuss expectations for the defense under new coordinator Ryan Walters, and then rip through every game on the schedule with T...

08/06/21: Illini Football Preview Show Hour 1 (Overall Thoughts, Coaching Staff, Offense) from 2021-08-06T16:11:38

Lon and Derek get their Illini Football Mega-Preview underway, as they discuss Bret Bielema and expectations for Year One. Later, they rip through every offensive position, from Brandon Peters t...

08/05/21 Hour 2: New Bret Bielema Audio, Trev's Ticket: NFL Futures Edition from 2021-08-05T18:03:50

08/05/21 Hour 1: Cubs/Cards Talk, Hunter Dickinson's Comments, George McDonald Audio from 2021-08-05T17:14:40

08/04/21 Hour 2: Aaron Leming (Bear Report) on Justin Fields & Bears training camp; Aaron Henry talks Illini DBs from 2021-08-04T18:16

Lon and Derek are joined by Aaron Leming of the Bear Report to discuss Justin Fields and other big storylines from Bears training camp. Later, hear from Illini defensive backs coach Aaron Henry....

08/04/21 Hour 1: Chris Widlic (CBS 4 Indy) live from Colts training camp; Laughing about Lester from 2021-08-04T18:11:18

Lon and Derek start the show making light of Jon Lester's forgettable debut with the Cardinals. Later, the guys are joined by Chris Widlic from CBS 4 in Indy to talk about Colts training camp. Listen

08/03/21 Hour 2: NFL training camp news & notes; Tony Peterson & Ryan Walters audio from 2021-08-03T18:24:07

Lon and Derek discuss the latest happenings in the NFL, including the Colts' rash of injuries and excitement surrounding Justin Fields. Later, hear from Illini football coordinators Tony Peterso...

08/03/21 Hour 1: Illini football opens up training camp; Isaiah Williams & Bret Bielema audio from 2021-08-03T18:19:09

Lon and Derek talk about some of the storylines surrounding Illini football training camp. Later, hear from Isaiah Williams and Bret Bielema. 

07/30/21 Hour 2: Cody Westerlund (670 The Score) on Ayo's fit with the Bulls; Piper reports back on the draft party from 2021-07-30T18:22:56

Lon and Derek are joined by Cody Westerlund from 670 The Score to discuss Ayo Dosunmu's fit with the Chicago Bulls. Later, Derek shares what he saw at the draft party and he brings back audio of...

07/30/21 Hour 1: Jeremy Werner on White Sox additions; Ryan Lieber (Friendly Confines Podcast) on Rizzo, Baez & Bryant trades from 2021-07-30T18:17:40

Lon and Derek catch up with Jeremy Werner about the White Sox and his thoughts on their trade deadline moves. Later, the guys talk with Ryan Lieber of the Friendly Confines Podcast to discuss th...

07/29/21 Hour 2: Piper in Chicago for Ayo's Draft Night; Rizzo is Leaving the Cubs... from 2021-07-29T18:09:03

Derek Piper joins the show from Chicago and the guys react to Rizzo leaving the Cubs for New York. 

07/29/21 Hour 1: Draft Night for Ayo; Matt Silich Previews Potential Landing Spots; Anna's Exit Interview from 2021-07-29T17:03:49

Lon and Trevor remember some of their favorite Ayo moments, and discuss where he might go in tonight's NBA Draft with expert Matt Silich.

07/28/21 Hour 2: Mike Mullins (AAU Wolves Coach) Talks Quinn, Schutt, Huff; Ayo's Draft Stock from 2021-07-28T18:02:28

Lon and Derek talk with Illinois Wolves Coach and Program Director Mike Mullins, who details their tournament win and Jalen Quinn, Jaden Schutt and Braden Huff. Later, the guys talk about where ...

07/28/21 Hour 1: Underwood on Ayo's Draft Night; Tim Anderson Audio; Cardinals/Cubs Talk from 2021-07-28T17:42:38

Lon and Derek talk about Matt Carpenter and the Cardinals' struggles, before playing Brad Underwood audio on Ayo and audio from new Illini basketball assistant coach Tim Anderson.

07/27/21 Full Show: Aaron Rodgers back to the Pack; Big 10 Divisional Realignment from 2021-07-27T17:10:48

The guys discuss Aaron Rodgers returning to Packers training camp and what it means for the Bears. Later, the guys create their ideal Big 10 divisions with Kansas as a realigned addition.

07/26/21 Hour 2: Rodgers reportedly returning to Green Bay; Underwood on how Kofi's return impacts Payne from 2021-07-26T18:21

Lon and Derek discuss Aaron Rodgers and the reports that he's headed back to Green Bay. Are they the biggest challenger to Tampa in the NFC? Later, hear more from Brad Underwood on Omar Payne, A...

07/26/21 Hour 1: Piper reports back from AAU weekend; Underwood on how Illini got Kofi back from 2021-07-26T18:13:55

Lon peppers Derek with questions about what he saw on the AAU circuit in Indianapolis over the weekend. Later, hear from Brad Underwood on how the Illini went about recruiting Kofi Cockburn back...

07/23/21 Full Show: Guest Co-Host Marlee Wierda!; Talking Media Career, Illini Football, IHSA from 2021-07-23T18:21:51

Lon is joined by guest co-host Marlee Wierda from WCIA 3 Sports! She details her experiences as a college athlete, sports reporter, and more. Later, they dive into expectations for this year's I...

07/22/21 Full Show: Bret Bielema audio from B1G Media Day; Bet the over on Illini football win total? from 2021-07-22T17:09:53

Lon and Derek talk some Illini basketball and also whether this is the year to bet the over on Illini football's win total. Later, hear from Illini head coach Bret Bielema at Big Ten Media Day.<...

07/20/21 Hour 2: Donny Navarro (Illini football WR); Panic time for Packers fans on Rodgers? from 2021-07-20T18:35:26

Derek and Joey are joined by Illini football wide receiver Donny Navarro to talk about the camp he's hosting this weekend and also his thoughts on the upcoming season. Later, the guys discuss th...

07/20/21 Hour 1: Joey Wagner guest co-hosts!; Remembering Bobby Roundtree; Latest on Cubs trade rumblings from 2021-07-20T18:27:09

Derek is joined by guest co-host Joey Wagner from Illini Inquirer. The guys start the show by discussing the Cards-Cubs series and the latest trade rumblings out of Chicago. Later, they talk abo...

07/19/21 Hour 2: Cardinals/Cubs Lineups; Previewing TBT Matchups; MLB Same Game Parlays from 2021-07-19T18:09:13

07/19/21 Hour 1: More Reaction on Kofi Returning; How Does the Rest of the B1G Shape Up? from 2021-07-19T18:06:59

07/16/21 Hour 2: Kofi is Back!!!!; Illini Basketball; Who Ya Got: The Open from 2021-07-16T18:08:12

The guys break the news that Kofi returns for year three, and discuss Illinois basketball's expectations for '21-'22 season. Later, they give their predictions on The Open golf tournament.

07/16/21 Hour 1: Bobby Roundtree Passes Away; Kofi Cockburn news from 2021-07-16T18:02:35

The guys discuss the unfortunate news of former Illinois football player Bobby Roundtree passing away at 23 years old. Later, they talk about Kofi's possibilities on transferring or staying home...

07/15/21 Hour 2: Matt Silich; What's New with Giorgi's Pro Career from 2021-07-15T18:08:19

Matt Silich, ESPNCU NBA Insider, joins the show to discuss the NBA Finals game last night. The guys break down where Giorgi might end up playing this season. 

07/15/21 Hour 1: Illinois Basketball Schedule Update; 2021 Freshman from 2021-07-15T18:01:53

The guys react to Illinois' most recent basketball schedule addition and discuss how this year's freshman are looking so far. 

07/14/21 Hour 2: Chad Gordon Talks Cubs, Deadline Moves; Betting Picks for The British Open from 2021-07-15T11:46:06

Lon and Derek chat with Chad Gordon, host of the Friendly Confines podcast, to discuss Kris Bryant, Craig Kimbrel and other pieces that the Cubs may move in a few weeks at the trade deadline. La...

07/14/21 Hour 1: Kofi's Looming Decision: Is Kentucky Out? Is FSU Legit?; Kevin Wheeler on Cardinals from 2021-07-14T17:26:48

Lon and Derek give you all the latest on Kofi's impending decision, including whether or not Kentucky is still involved, and if Florida State is a new player. Later, Kevin Wheeler checks in to t...

07/13/21 Hour 2: Who could Illini basketball land next in 2022 class?; How good is Illinois if Kofi comes back? from 2021-07-13T18:11:15

Lon and Derek talk more about new Illini commit Jayden Epps and who the staff will be targeting next. Later, the guys give their thoughts on how good Illinois basketball will be next season if K...

07/13/21 Hour 1: Jayden Epps Commits to Illinois!; Kofi Set to Announce Decision on Friday from 2021-07-13T17:09:38

Lon and Derek break down new Illini basketball commit Jayden Epps, his skill set, and what the commitment means to Illinois' roster. Later, Derek gives out his latest info on Kofi's decision, wh...

07/12/21 Hour 2: The Latest on Kofi's Decision; Tim Anderson and Kevin Obanor Talk from 2021-07-12T18:06:38

Lon and Derek discuss the latest rumors surrounding Kofi's decision, and how the NIL laws factor into it. Later, Trevor joins the guys to go through the Home Run Derby bracket.

07/12/21 Hour 1: Analyzing the Tim Anderson Hire; Jason Anderson (EIU Baseball) Talks Trey Sweeney from 2021-07-12T17:10:13

Lon and Derek discuss what Tim Anderson brings to the table as the new Illini assistant basketball coach. Later, Jason Anderson, EIU's baseball coach, joins the guys to talk about Trey Sweeney b...

07/08/21 Hour 2: Derek Piper from the AAU Circuit on Garcia, Kofi, Recruits; Playing Old Hot Keys from 2021-07-08T18:11:10

Lon and Trevor chat with Derek, who's down in Birmingham on the AAU circuit and gives his take on Dawson Garcia committing to UNC, Kofi's looming decision and more. Later, reminisce with the guy...

07/08/21 Hour 1: Dawson Garcia Commits to UNC; Bret Behrens (WCIA) on John Deere Classic, Kofi from 2021-07-08T18:06:07

Lon and Trevor discuss the impact of Illini transfer target Dawson Garcia going to North Carolina. Later, Bret Behrens joins the guys to talk John Deere Classic.

07/07/21 Hour 2: NBA Finals Game One Recap; US Olympics Controversy; Should the Cubs Sell? from 2021-07-07T18:12:47

07-07-21 Hour 1: Tracking the Latest on Kofi; Can Giorgi Make it in the Pros?; Euro 2020 Talk from 2021-07-07T18:11:44

07/06/21 Hour 2: Dawson Garcia close to a decision; Illini add 2022 guard Sencire Harris from 2021-07-06T18:17:48

Lon and Derek discuss Marquette transfer big man Dawson Garcia and his upcoming decision. Later, the guys talk about new Illini basketball commit Sencire Harris and how he fits into the picture....

07/06/21 Hour 1: Kofi Withdraws from the Draft: The Latest Info from Derek; Cliff Ruthstrom on Euro 2020 from 2021-07-06T17:13:18

Lon and Derek discuss Kofi Cockburn withdrawing his name from the NBA Draft and officially returning to college... but which? Piper gives the latest inside insight. Later, Cliff Ruthstrom joins ...

07/02/21 Hour 2: Who Ya Got: Grab-Bag Edition; Mike LaTulip & Brandon Paul TBT Audio from 2021-07-02T18:02:44

Lon and Derek AREN'T joined by Hans, so instead Trevor takes them through this week's Who Ya Got. Later, hear from former Illini Mike LaTulip and Brandon Paul prior to their TBT House of Paign t...

07/02/21 Hour 1: Previewing the ACC/Big 10 Challenge Matchups; Next Question: College Football Edition from 2021-07-02T17:20:49

Lon and Derek talk about Illinois vs. Notre Dame, and other notable ACC/B1G Challenge matchups. Later, Trevor joins the guys to break down Phil Steele's college football magazine during a Next Q...

07/01/21 Hour 2: Ross Martin on Dawson Garcia; More Reaction to Kofi in the Portal from 2021-07-01T18:50:30

Lon and Derek talk with Ross Martin, who covers UNC basketball and gives his take on Dawson Garcia's recruitment between Illinois and Carolina. Later, the guys continue to react to the news of K...

07/01/21 Hour 1: Kofi Enters the Transfer Portal; Jason Heggemeyer (Illini Ticketing) on Football Tickets from 2021-07-01T17:08:07

Lon and Derek discuss the big news of the day, Kofi Cockburn entering the transfer portal. They try to figure out the motivation and potential outcomes of the move. Later, Jason Heggemeyer joins...

06/30/21 Hour 2: Dan Hartleb on Sticky Substances, USA Baseball; Next Question: MLB Edition from 2021-06-30T18:02:54

Lon and Derek catch up with Illini baseball coach Dan Hartleb, who gives his thoughts on the MLB's banning of all substances for pitchers, and describes his role this summer with USA baseball. L...

06/30/21 Hour 1: Cardinals Sweep Dbacks, Cubs Get Swept; Lucas Giolito Goes Off on Twins from 2021-06-30T17:23:10

Lon and Derek discuss the Cardinals sweeping the Diamondbacks and the Cubs getting swept by the Brewers. Later, hear from Lucas Giolito, who had some choice words for Josh Donaldson and the Twin...

06/29/21 Hour 2: Illini Football Exodus: Should There Be Concern?; Whitman's NIL Press Conference from 2021-06-29T18:03:19

Lon and Derek discuss the litany of Illini football players who announced today that they're entering the transfer portal, and whether this should be cause for concern. The guys also look at Kof...

06/29/21 Hour 1: Illini Hoops News (Tyler Underwood, Big Visitor on Campus); Big 10 Success in the NBA from 2021-06-29T17:43:40

Lon and Derek talk about Big 10 names in the NBA, and the lack of "star power" the conference has had. Later, the guys discuss breaking Illinois basketball news: Tyler Underwood being hired as a...

06/28/21 Hour 2: Brian Russell (Illini Associate AD) Breaks Down the NIL Rules; Previewing Cubs-Brewers from 2021-06-28T18:11:18

Lon and Derek chat with Dr. Brian Russell, an associate AD with the Illini, who helps break down all the rules and regulations that will come with July 1's NIL law. Later, Trevor joins the guys ...

06/28/21 Hour 1: Updates on the AAU Circuit; Brandon Simberg on Ayo & Kofi's Combine Performances from 2021-06-28T17:09:37

It's an Illini basketball power hour, as Lon and Derek talk about the AAU summer circuit and Illini targets such as Jaden Schutt. Later, the guys chat with Brandon Simberg, who was at the NBA Dr...

06/25/21 Hour 2: Ayo Dosunmu Draft Interview; Who Ya Got: Grab Bag Edition from 2021-06-25T18:10:29

The guys play audio from Mike Schmitz's interview with NBA prospect Ayo Dosunmu. Later, Hans Dee hosts "Who Ya Got" where the guys give their predictions on this weekend's games.

06/25/21 Hour 1: Cubs Throw No-Hitter; Ayo Dosunmu Audio from NBA Draft Combine from 2021-06-25T18:05:55

Lon, Derek and Trevor recap the Cubs' combined no-hitter against the Dodgers in LA, and just how dominant the Chicago bullpen has been. Later, hear from former Illini Ayo Dosunmu as he prepares ...

06/24/21 Hour 2: Illini Football Power Hour: Hank Beatty (WR Commit); Jeremy Busch (Head Trainer) from 2021-06-24T18:23:59

Lon and Derek chat with Illini football wide receiver commit Hank Beatty from Rochester, and talk about the impact Bielema's staff has made. Later, the guys talk with head football trainer Jerem...

06/24/21 Hour 1: Illini Basketball Updates (Gavitt Games, Potential Additions, Summer Workouts) from 2021-06-24T17:35:28

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois hoops updates, including the announcement of a road game against Marquette, any potential remaining transfer portal additions, and how guys have looked during summ...

06/23/21 Hour 2: Mike LaTulip (House of Paign) on BP3's impact & thoughts on Illinois regional; Luke Ford audio from 2021-06-23T18:21:17

Lon and Derek are joined by House of Paign head coach Mike LaTulip to talk about adding Brandon Paul to the mix and what he thinks of his team's draw in the bracket. After that, hear from Illini...

06/23/21 Hour 1: Airing out Cardinals frustrations; House of Paign roster overview from 2021-06-23T18:15:24

Lon and Derek begin the show discussing their many frustrations with the St. Louis Cardinals and whether all hope is lost. Later, the guys break down the House of Paign roster for the TBT next m...

06/22/21 Full Show: Waino's Legacy; Baez Gets Benched; Wisconsin Basketball in Turmoil from 2021-06-22T17:02:08

Lon and Derek discuss Adam Wainwright's place in Cardinals lore, as he continues to produce. Later, the guys talk about Javy Baez being benched by David Ross, and then tackle the news of the day...

06/21/21 Hour 2: A New Name in the Illini Assistant Coach Search; Matt Silich on NBA Playoffs from 2021-06-21T18:05:26

Lon and Derek discuss a new name Derek is hearing about, who has gained traction as a potential addition to the Illini basketball coaching staff. Later, the guys are joined by Matt Silich, who d...

06/21/21 Hour 1: Piper's Back! Recapping Illini Hoops, Recruiting, Kofi, and NBA Playoffs from 2021-06-21T17:10:32

Lon and Derek discuss Derek's big wedding day, the NBA playoffs, and all things Illini basketball related, from Kofi's G-League performance to AAU recruiting tidbits.

06/18/21 Full Show: Most Important Position Groups for Bielema; Who Ya Got w/ Hans Dee from 2021-06-18T17:02:45

Lon and Trevor discuss Bret Bielema's first year as Illinois football coach as we inch closer towards Week 0 kickoff, and which positional units should see the biggest uptick with this new coach...

06/17/21 Full Show: Sixers Collapse Again; Jacob Grandison Zoom Audio; Anna's Betting Debut from 2021-06-17T17:04:50

Lon and Trevor talk about the 76ers' epic collapse to the Hawks, and whether or not "trusting the process" actually worked. Later, hear from Illini basketball player and Olympics roster invitee ...

06/16/21 Hour 2: Cardinals Sweep Miami; Josh Whitman's Annual Media Roundtable Recap from 2021-06-16T18:04:13

Lon and Trevor talk about Johan Oviedo and the Cardinals, and then recap Josh Whitman's annual media roundtable discussion today.

06/16/21 Hour 1: NL Rookie of the Year Race; MLB Banned Substances (Glasnow & Bauer Audio) from 2021-06-16T18:01:44

Lon and Trevor discuss the Cardinals sweeping the Marlins and Dylan Carlson's case for NL Rookie of the Year. Later, hear from Tyler Glasnow and Trevor Bauer on the MLB banning substances.

06/15/21 Hour 2: MLB Cracking Down on Substances; Aimee Davis (Unity Softball); Mackenzie Brown (ALAH Pitcher) from 2021-06-15T18:52:54

Lon and Trevor talk about the Cardinals getting back in the win column and the Major League office cracking down on substances for pitchers. Later, hear from Unity Softball Coach Aimee Davis and...

06/15/21 Hour 1: Cubs Lose to Mets, Cards Beat Marlins; Bret Bielema Zoom Presser Audio from 2021-06-15T17:34:13

Trevor Vallese flies solo and gives you recaps on last night's area baseball games, before hearing new audio from Illini football coach Bret Bielema.

06/14/21 Hour 2: Illini Football Talk; Area High School Baseball/Softball Recap; Analyzing the MLB Standings from 2021-06-14T18:44:40

Lon and Trevor discuss St. Joe baseball, Unity softball, and more as the postseason begins across central Illinois. Later, the guys talk Illinois football, and MLB standings.

06/14/21 Hour 1: Cubs Sweep the Cardinals; Betting No Runs 1st Inning on FanDuel from 2021-06-14T18:41:43

Lon and Trevor discuss the Cubs' 3-game sweep of the Cardinals, and what it means for both teams going forward. Later, the guys talk about betting the No Runs First Inning prop on FanDuel for ba...

06/10/21 Hour 2: Sean Kelley (ESPN Radio Play by Play Voice) Talks NBA, College Football Playoff Expansion from 2021-06-10T18:27:32

Lon and Derek chat with ESPN Radio's Sean Kelley, who is calling NBA playoff games this weekend and also gives his thoughts on the College Football Playoff potentially expanding to 12 teams.

06/10/21 Hour 1: Discussing/Analyzing Recent NBA Drafts; Next Question: NFL Edition from 2021-06-10T17:26:32

Lon and Derek discuss the hit rate on recent NBA Draft picks, and where Ayo might land in this year's draft. Later, Trevor joins the guys to talk Julio Jones and Aaron Rodgers during Next Questi...

06/09/21 Hour 2: Would You Sign Max Scherzer?; Upcoming MLB Free Agents; NBA Playoffs Talk from 2021-06-09T18:05:07

Lon and Derek discuss the upcoming class of MLB free agents, and whom the Cardinals and Cubs might consider targeting, including Max Scherzer. Later, the guys discuss Clippers-Jazz and Nuggets-S...

06/09/21 Hour 1: What's Wrong with the Cardinals? Kevin Wheeler Helps Break It Down from 2021-06-09T18:02:55

Lon and Derek do a deep dive into the issues that are plaguing the Cardinals, and then chat with Kevin Wheeler from KMOX about how he might address these issues going forward.

06/08/21 Hour 2: Mike Mullins (Illinois Wolves AAU Coach); Breaking Down NBA Round 2 Games from 2021-06-08T18:03

Lon and Derek chat with Mike Mullins, program director and coach of the Illinois Wolves, who discusses Jaden Schutt, Jalen Quinn, and more! Later, the guys break down Sixers-Hawks and Nuggets-Su...

06/07/21 Hour 2: Joey Wagner on Illinois Football's Weekend Visitors; Derek's bachelor party recap from 2021-06-07T18:07:57

Lon and Derek chat with Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner about the litany of visitors Bret Bielema welcomed in this past weekend, before talking about Derek's bachelor party trip to St. Louis.

06/07/21 Hour 1: Bielema's Big Weekend; Chris Block on Belmont, Bob Baffert; Cliff Ruthstrom on USA Soccer from 2021-06-07T17:11:23

Lon and Derek chat about what this season can mean to Bret Bielema's Illinois football program, before catching up with Chris Block (horse racing) and Cliff Ruthstrom (USA soccer).

06/04/21 Full Show: Who Deserves Credit for the Cubs' Hot Start?; Who Ya Got w/ Hans Dee from 2021-06-04T17:56:37

Lon and Trevor discuss the Cubs' extremely hot start to the 2021 season, and who deserves the most credit for their first-place success. Later, Hans and Lucas Tay join the guys to give their pic...

06/03/21 Hour 2: Kiel Duval (St. Joe-Ogden basketball) on Ty Pence & his Illini offer; Derek's bachelor party sendoff from 2021-06-03T18:31:12

Lon and Derek are joined by St. Joseph-Ogden boy's basketball head coach Kiel Duval to talk about rising junior Ty Pence and his recent offer from Illinois. Later, Lon has a gift for Derek and s...

06/03/21 Hour 1: Ryan Baker (CBS Chicago) on Cubs/Sox & Illini basketball thoughts; Discussing NIL's impact on college sports from 2021-06-03T18:23:57

Lon and Derek begin the show discussing Name, Image & Likeness and its impact on college sports going forward. Later, the guys are joined by Ryan Baker of CBS Chicago to talk about two first pla...

06/02/21 Hour 2: AJ Storr Update; Darryl Morsell's Decision; Coach K Calling It Quits from 2021-06-02T18:01:51

Lon and Derek give an update on AJ Storr and his chances of still landing at Illinois. Later, the guys discuss Coach K announcing his upcoming retirement from Duke.

06/02/21 Hour 1: Illini Hoops Recruiting Update (Jaden Schutt, Ty Pence); Cubs Keep Winning from 2021-06-02T17:08:53

Lon and Derek discuss the latest Illini basketball recruiting news and rumors, including Jaden Schutt, Ty Pence, and AJ Storr. Later, Trevor joins the guys to talk about the Cubs sweeping the Pa...

06/01/21 Hour 2: Matt Silich Breaks Down the NBA Playoffs; Who Are Your Most Hated Rival Teams? from 2021-06-02T16:44:44

Lon and Derek talk with Matt Silich about the NBA playoffs, Trae Young, LeBron James and other trending basketball topics! Later, the guys discuss which teams they hate more than any others.

06/01/21 Hour 1: Illini Golf Loses in Quarterfinals; Next Question: Cubs/MLB Edition from 2021-06-02T16:43:12

Lon and Derek discuss the Illini men's golf team losing in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championship to Oklahoma. Later, Trevor joins the guys to discuss the Cubs' hot streak and other trending...

05/28/21 Hour 2: Who Ya Got; Brad Underwood Audio from 2021-05-28T18:07:43

The guys give their predictions for this weekend's games and then they play Coach Underwood's audio from yesterday's press conference about new coaching hires.

05/28/21 Hour 1: MLB Talk; Next Question: NBA Edition from 2021-05-28T17:44:51

The guys talk about MLB news, and later talk NBA Playoffs in Next Question. 

05/27/21 Hour 2: What Giorgi Meant To Illinois; Cubs Back in First Place, Kris Bryant Talk from 2021-05-27T18:02:49

Lon and Derek discuss the impact Giorgi B had on the Illinois program, and if his attitude helped change the culture for Brad Underwood. Later, the guys talk about the Cubs' strong week, and bui...

05/27/21 Hour 1: Kofi Remains in the Draft; Geoff Alexander Joins The Show! from 2021-05-27T17:03:51

Lon and Derek discuss Javy Baez's magical play, Kofi Cockburn opting to remain in the Draft, and where that puts Illinois' roster going forward. Later, the guys are joined by Geoff Alexander! Listen

05/25/21 Hour 2: Brad Underwood talks Geoff Alexander, search for third assistant & recruiting from 2021-05-25T18:14:15

Lon and Derek react to Brad Underwood's comments from Tuesday's press conference as he discussed Geoff Alexander, the ongoing search for another assistant and recruiting. Later, the guys are the...

05/25/21 Hour 1: Geoff Alexander Introduced as New Illini Assistant; Lon & Derek's Thoughts from 2021-05-25T17:08:40

Lon and Derek hear audio from today's Zoom introducing Geoff Alexander as a new Illini basketball assistant coach, and give their thoughts on the hire.

05/24/21 Hour 2: Curbelo Shoots Down UK Rumors; Cubs Take 2 of 3 In St. Louis from 2021-05-24T18:11:25

Lon and Derek talk about the rumors that Andre Curbelo considered transferring to Kentucky. Later, the guys discuss the Cubs taking 2 of 3 from the Cardinals.

05/24/21 Hour 1: James Haring (Former Illini DOBO, Radford Assistant Coach) In-Studio from 2021-05-24T17:14:58

Lon and Derek spend the hour chatting with James Haring, one of the new assistant coaches at Radford and former Illini Director of Basketball Operations. They talk about recruiting, the transfer...

05/21/21 Hour 2: Cubs-Cardinals Preview; Who Ya Got? from 2021-05-21T18:05:05

Derek and Trevor talk all about the Cubs-Cards series for this weekend. Later, Hans hosts "Who Ya Got" where the guys give their predictions on this weekends games, including the NHL and NBA pla...

05/21/21 Hour 1: College Basketball moves; Cubs-Cardinals Preview from 2021-05-21T17:10:11

The guys talk about Coach Gentry moving to Gonzaga and other news in college basketball. Later, they start previewing the Cubs vs Cardinals match-up.

05/20/21 Hour 2: Comparing Baseball Eras; Too Many No-Hitters?; Favorite Big 10 Arenas from 2021-05-20T18:07

The guys discuss the recent explosion of no-hitters in the MLB and Jack Flaherty's stellar start to 2021. Later, Lon and Derek discuss their favorite Big 10 football and basketball venues.

05/20/21 Hour 1: Quincy Guerrier Chooses Oregon; Mike Small Joins The Show! from 2021-05-20T18:05:04

Lon and Derek talk about Quincy Guerrier choosing Oregon over Illinois, and if Coleman Hawkins can step up at the 4. Later, the guys chat with Illini men's golf coach Mike Small.

05/19/21 Hour 2: Making PGA Championship Picks; Previewing Tonight's Warriors-Lakers from 2021-05-19T18:08:34

Lon, Derek and Trevor make their picks for the PGA Championship and tonight's NBA Play-In games. 

05/19/21 Hour 1: The La Russa/Mercedes Controversy; Former Illini JCL Transfers (Again) from 2021-05-19T16:56:47

Lon and Derek discuss Tony La Russa's comments surrounding Yermin Mercedes' 9th inning home run against the Twins, and the "unwritten rules" of baseball. Later, hear where former Illini Jalen Co...

05/18/21 Hour 2: Matt Silich Previews the NBA Playoffs; Best Bets for Tonight's Games from 2021-05-18T18:05:04

Lon and Derek are joined by Matt Silich to discuss the start of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday. Later, the guys share their same game parlay in the Cardinals-Pirates game and offer thoughts on bett...

05/18/21 Hour 1: Tonight's NBA Play-In Games; Remembering Forgotten Illini Basketball Players from 2021-05-18T17:09:47

Lon, Derek and Trevor preview tonight's Hornets-Pacers and Wizards-Celtics NBA Play-In matchups, before taking a trip down memory lane with some former Illini basketball players who we've all fo...

05/17/21 Hour 2: Ryan Lieber (Friendly Confines Podcast); Challenge of replacing Orlando Antigua from 2021-05-17T18:20:25

Lon and Derek are joined by Ryan Lieber of the Friendly Confines Podcast to discuss the Cubs, Jon Lester's return to Wrigley and other storylines. Later, the guys talk about the ongoing Illini b...

05/17/21 Hour 1: Jon Lester's impact with the Cubs; Lon's million dollar idea from 2021-05-17T18:14:45

Lon, Derek and Trevor start the show discussing Jon Lester's upcoming return to Wrigley Field and what he meant to the Cubs. Later, Lon shares his million dollar idea.

05/14/21 Hour 2: Horse Racing w/ Chris Block; Who Ya Got: Grab-bag Edition from 2021-05-14T18:04:32

The guys are joined by Chris Block who talks all about horse racing, with recent news on drug tests and upcoming races. Later, Hans Dee hosts "Who Ya Got" where the guys give their predictions o...

05/14/21 Hour 1: College Basketball; TBT Tournament from 2021-05-14T17:39:46

The guys talk about moves with transfers in college basketball, and then they talk about their predictions on who will be on the House of 'Paign's team for this summer.

05/13/21: Chester Frazier Joins The Show!; Breaking Down the NFL Schedule Release from 2021-05-13T18:03:10

Lon and Derek chat with new Illini assistant and former Illini player Chester Frazier! Later, the guys break down the 2021 Bears and NFL schedule.

05/12/21 Hour 2: Mike LaTulip on House of Paign additions; Cards-Brewers single game parlay from 2021-05-12T18:06:29

Lon and Derek are joined by House of Paign head coach Mike LaTulip to discuss the team's roster additions. Later, the guys share their Cards-Brewers single game parlay to try to win two nights i...

05/12/21 Hour 1: TBT Adds Rayvonte Rice; Quincy Guerrier Latest; An IHSA Shot Clock? from 2021-05-12T17:02:58

Lon and Derek talk about the IHSA potentially implementing a shot clock for high school basketball in Illinois. Later, the guys discuss Rayvonte Rice being added to the House of Paign's TBT rost...

05/11/21 Hour 2: Brad Underwood Zoom Audio on Chester, Other Assistants, Transfers from 2021-05-11T18:04:12

Hear from Illini coach Brad Underwood, who breaks down the addition of Chester Frazier, the departure of Orlando and Chin, and what his timeline is for adding more assistants.

05/11/21 Hour 1: Chester Frazier Zoom Audio; Early Impressions of Coach Chester from 2021-05-11T17:48:01

Lon and Derek play audio from Chester Frazier's Zoom introductory press conference today as the new Illini assistant coach.

05/10/21 Hour 2: Brad Dancer & Zeke Clark (Illini Tennis); Wade Miley's No-Hitter from 2021-05-10T18:02:49

Lon and Derek talk to Brad Dancer (head coach) and Zeke Clark (star player) from the Illini men's tennis program on their Big Ten title and advancement to the Sweet 16. Later, the guys chat abou...

05/10/21 Hour 1: Latest on Illini Assistants; Mike Claiborne Chats Waino and Pujols from 2021-05-10T17:09:57

Lon and Derek discuss the latest rumor mill surrounding Stephen Gentry and potential new Illini assistants. Later, Claibs joins the guys to talk about Albert Pujols, Adam Wainwright and Yadier M...

05/07/21 Hour 2: Albert Pujols Memories; Building A Cardinals Same Game Parlay from 2021-05-07T18:05:07

Lon and Derek rekindle the Albert Pujols flame with their favorite memories of the former Cardinals all-star. Later, the guys construct a Cardinals-Rockies Same Game Parlay for tonight's game. Listen

05/07/21 Hour 1: Trent Meacham (on Chester Frazier); The Latest on Stephen Gentry from 2021-05-07T17:09:12

Lon and Derek talk with former Illini Trent Meacham, who describes what Chester Frazier will bring to the Illinois coaching staff and what he remembers about him as a player. Later, Derek gives ...

05/06/21 Full Show: Chester Frazier Hired; Joe Henricksen Joins The Show; Pujols Released from 2021-05-06T18:09:54

Lon and Derek chat with Joe Henricksen about the Antigua and Coleman departures and the Chester Frazier hire. Later, should the Cardinals sign Albert Pujols.

05/04/21 Hour 2: Bret Bielema Audio (Discussing Isaiah Williams); Cardinals-Mets Talk from 2021-05-04T18:04:18

Lon and Derek play audio from today's Bret Bielema Zoom press conference where he discusses position changes and roster movement. Later, the guys discuss Jacob deGrom being scratched tonight for...

05/04/21 Hour 1: Kris Bryant's Hot Start; Isaiah Williams to WR; The Aaron Rodgers Draft from 2021-05-04T17:42:08

Lon and Derek talk about the Cubs beating the Dodgers 7-1, and Kris Bryant's hot start to the regular season. Later, the guys discuss Bret Bielema announcing that Isaiah Williams has moved to wi...

05/03/21 Hour 2: Aaron Leming (Bear Report) Talks Justin Fields; Aaron Rodgers Landing Spot from 2021-05-03T18:17:01

Lon and Derek talk about the Bears' 2021 draft with Aaron Leming, who breaks down Justin Fields, his potential, and the other draft picks. Later, the guys predict where Aaron Rodgers might land....

05/03/21 Hour 1: Illini Win B1G Titles in Golf & Tennis; Michael Feagles Joins the Show! from 2021-05-03T17:33:23

Lon and Derek discuss Illini men's tennis and Illini men's golf winning Big 10 titles on Sunday, and then chat with one of the golfers who won the title, Michael Feagles!

04/29/21 Hour 2: More Reaction to Antigua News; NFL 1st Round Mock Draft from 2021-04-29T18:03:01

Lon and Derek give more reaction to the fallout of the rumors that Orlando Antigua has accepted an assistant coaching job at Kentucky. Later, the guys do their annual NFL 1st round mock draft. Listen

04/29/21 Hour 1: Marty Simmons (EIU Hoops Coach); Orlando Antigua Leaving Illinois from 2021-04-29T18:00:03

Lon and Derek chat with new EIU basketball coach Marty Simmons, before reacting to the news that Orlando Antigua is leaving Illinois to be an assistant coach at Kentucky.

04/28/21 Hour 2: Da'Monte Returns!; Aaron Leming (Bears); Brad Evans (NFL Draft Props) from 2021-04-28T18:10:51

Da'Monte Williams announces he is coming back! Aaron Leming, writer for the Bear Report, joins the guys to discuss the Bear's options for tomorrow night's NFL Draft. Brad Evans then talks about ...

04/28/21 Hour 1: Cubs/Cards Update; Chris Block (Horse Trainer, Block Racing Stables) from 2021-04-28T17:14:45

The guys react to the Cubs/Cards games from yesterday and then are joined by Chris Block, Horse Trainer (Block Racing Stables), to discuss the upcoming Kentucky Derby. 

04-27-21 Hour 2: More NFL Draft Prop Bets; Mike Renner (Draft Analyst PFF) Joins the Show! from 2021-04-27T19:05:29

Lon and Derek continue to give their opinions on prop bets for Thursday's NFL Draft, before getting nitty gritty about the draft with PFF lead draft analyst Mike Renner.

04-27-21 Hour 1: Wainwright's Strong Outing; Trev's Ticket: NFL Draft Prop Bets Edition from 2021-04-27T17:25:43

Lon and Derek discuss the Cardinals' 2-1 loss to the Phillies last night, and Waino's 9 strong innings. Later, Trevor takes the guys through a multitude of prop bets for Thursday's NFL Draft. Listen

04/26/21 Hour 2: Kevin Wheeler (KMOX) on Cards & NL Central; Bohannon returning to Iowa from 2021-04-26T18:10:52

Lon and Derek are joined by Kevin Wheeler from KMOX to discuss the St. Louis Cardinals and the rest of the NL Central. Later, the guys react to the news that Jordan Bohannon is going back to Iow...

04/26/21 Hour 1: The Latest on Antigua, Illini Hoops; Fernando Tatis & Other MLB Notes from 2021-04-26T17:09:41

Lon and Derek recap the MLB weekend, and also discuss the latest rumors surrounding Illinois basketball and assistant coaches Orlando Antigua and Chin Coleman.

04/23/21 Hour 2: MLB Standings; Who Ya Got: Grab Bag Edition from 2021-04-23T18:03:23

The guys go in-depth on current MLB standings, and later, Hans Dee hosts "Who Ya Got" at the end of the show.

04/23/21 Hour 1: Illini Basketball Updates; MLB & Cubs Talk from 2021-04-23T17:23:45

The guys talk about Illinois basketball coaching rumors of Orlando Antigua and Chin Coleman. Later, Trevor joins to talk about the Cubs' recent offensive hot streak and MLB standings.

04/22/21 Hour 2: Illini make counteroffer to Antigua; New Illini wrestling coach Mike Poeta joins the show from 2021-04-22T18:28:13

Lon and Derek are joined by new Illini wrestling head coach Mike Poeta. Later, the guys react to reports that Illinois made a counteroffer to Orlando Antigua exceeding $1 million per year.

04/22/21 Hour 1: Kentucky making a run at Orlando Antigua & Chin Coleman from 2021-04-22T18:11

Lon and Derek discuss the reports that Kentucky is attempting to hire Illini basketball assistants Orlando Antigua and Chin Coleman.

04/20/21 Full Show: Recapping the Illini Spring Game; Where Was Adam Miller & Antigua? from 2021-04-20T17:13:33

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on the Illinois Football Spring Game last night, and how much they can actually take away from it. Later, Derek answers where Adam Miller and Orlando Antigua we...

04/19/21 Full Show: Trent Returns, Plummer Commits, Brad Underwood Zoom Audio from 2021-04-19T17:13:37

Lon and Derek react to the news of Trent Frazier returning for a fifth year, Alfonso Plummer committing, and Kofi Cockburn declaring for the NBA Draft. Also hear audio from Brad Underwood's Zoom...

04/16/21 Full Show: Giorgi Bezhanishvili In-Studio; Tony Petersen (Illini Offensive Coordinator) from 2021-04-16T17:07:57

The guys are joined by Giorgi Bezhanishvili to talk about his memories, life advice, and future basketball career. Later, they are joined by Illini offensive coordinator (@TonyPetersen17) to tal...

04/15/21 Hour 2: Ryan Lieber (Friendly Confines Podcast); Jason Heggemeyer (Illini Ticket Manager) from 2021-04-15T18:03:23

Ryan Lieber, Friendly Confines Chicago Cubs Podcast, joins the show to discuss the Cubs offensive problems so far. The guys interview Jason Heggemeyer, Illini Ticket Manager, about the Illini sp...

04/15/21 Hour 1: Underwood Audio; Rodon No Hitter; Cubs and Cards Struggle from 2021-04-15T17:30:47

We hear audio from Underwood's press conference. The guys react to Carlos Rodon's no hitter and discuss the recent struggles of the Cubs/Cards. 

04/14/21 Hour 2: Underwood Signing Day audio; What's a game that's too painful for you to rewatch? from 2021-04-14T18:20:54

Lon poses the question: 'As a fan, what's a game that was too painful for you to rewatch?' He and Derek discuss. Later, the guys hear from Illini head coach Brad Underwood on his 2021 Signing Da...

04/14/21 Hour 1: Player comps for Illini basketball signees Brandin Podziemski & RJ Melendez from 2021-04-14T18:13:23

Lon and Derek discuss Illini basketball's 2021 Signing Day class and Derek shares his player comp for Podziemski and Melendez.

04/13/21 Hour 2: Jim Heffernan (Illini Wrestling Coach) Discusses His Retirement from 2021-04-14T10:06:29

Lon and Derek speak with Illini wrestling coach Jim Heffernan, who announced last week that he was retiring after 19 years with the program.

04/13/21 Hour 1: Brandon Podziemski Commits; His AAU Coach (Antonio Curro) Joins the Show! from 2021-04-13T17:23:08

Lon and Derek break down Brandon Podziemski's commitment to Illinois, and are joined by his AAU Coach Antonio Curro, who gives some insight to his recruitment and his strengths as a player.

04/12/21 Hour 2: Scott Burgess (Prep Hoops IL) breaks down new Illini commit AJ Storr & other in-state prospects from 2021-04-12T18:07:15

Lon and Derek are joined by Scott Burgess from Prep Hoops IL to discuss new Illini basketball commit AJ Storr, who had a huge weekend on the AAU circuit. They also asked Burgess about AJ Casey, ...

04/12/21 Hour 1: Airing out Cubs & Cards frustrations; 'Who's staying/Who's going?' for Illini hoops from 2021-04-12T18:00:24

Lon, Derek and Trevor discuss a rough weekend for the Cubs and Cardinals. Later, the guys talk about Trent Frazier's possible return, the latest with Adam Miller and more Illini hoops questions....

04/09/21 Hour 2: Pat Ryan (Director of Illinois HS Relations); Who Ya Got: Grab Bag Edition from 2021-04-09T18:07:12

The guys are joined by new, Coach Pat Ryan to talk about his job for Illinois Football. Later, they review the week, including Adam Miller's option to transfer. At the end of the segment, Hans h...

04/09/21 Hour 1: Recapping the Week; Illini Basketball Discussion; Adam Miller from 2021-04-09T17:18:23

The guys talk about everything that has happened in sports this past week. Derek and Trevor also discuss Adam Miller's move to the transfer portal and Illini Basketball. 

04/02/21 Full Show: Reaction to Adam Miller Transferring, Bret Bielema Audio from 2021-04-02T17:44:29

Trevor reacts to the breaking news that Adam Miller is entering the transfer portal, and what this could mean for the Illini going forward. Later, hear Zoom presser audio from Illini football co...

03/31/21 Hour 2: Megan Montemurro Previews The Cubs; Our MLB 2021 Predictions from 2021-03-31T18:56:36

Megan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune joins the show to preview the Cubs' outlook for 2021. Later, Trevor joins the guys to fully break down their division winners and playoff predictions for ...

03/31/21 Hour 1: Recapping UCLA & Gonzaga's Wins; Mike Claiborne Joins the Show! from 2021-03-31T18:53:58

Lon and Derek talk about UCLA's improbable run continuing to the Final Four, and Gonzaga's blowout of USC. Later, Claibs joins the show to help preview the Cardinals' season!

03/30/21 Hour 2: Previewing Gonzaga-USC & Michigan-UCLA; Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) talks spring football from 2021-03-30T18:15:17

Lon and Derek break down Tuesday's Elite Eight matchups between Gonzaga & USC and Michigan & UCLA. Later, the guys are joined by Joey Wagner of Illini Inquirer to get the latest on Illinois foot...

03/30/21 Hour 1: Would you pick Baylor to win it all right now?; Recapping Monday's Elite Eight games from 2021-03-30T18:09:05

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on the Elite Eight results from Monday night with Baylor and Houston advancing.

03/29/21 Hour 2: Indiana Hires Mike Woodson; Latest Transfer Portal Names; MLB Over/Under Win Totals from 2021-03-29T18:05:57

Lon and Derek grade Indiana's hire of Mike Woodson and discuss some of the newest names to hit the transfer portal before playing a game of MLB Win Totals with Trevor.

03/29/21 Hour 1: Recapping the Sweet 16; Were You Rooting For Loyola To Win? from 2021-03-29T18:01:16

Lon and Derek recap all the Sweet 16 games from this past weekend, including UCLA's OT upset of Alabama, Michigan's dominant win over Florida State and Oregon State upsetting Loyola to make it t...

03/26/21 Hour 2: College Coaching Carousel News; Previewing Sweet 16; Who Ya Got from 2021-03-26T18:12:40

The guys talk all about the latest coaching moves in college basketball. Later, they preview this weekend's Sweet 16 games, and Hans hosts Who Ya Got to end the hour.

03/26/21 Hour 1: Shaka Smart to Marquette; Transfer Portal Talk; Coach Bret Bielema conference audio from 2021-03-26T18:09:58

The guys talk about the latest news in the sports world. Later, they play audio of Coach Bielema's conference call, where he talks about first days of practice, recruiting, and more!

03/25/21 Hour 2: Eli Schuster (Bleacher Nation) on Bulls deadline moves; Top Big Ten players in transfer portal from 2021-03-25T18:16:13

Lon and Derek are joined by Eli Schuster of Bleacher Nation to break down the Bulls trade for Nikola Vucevic. Later, the guys take a look at the top Big Ten basketball players currently in the t...

03/25/21 Hour 1: Blockbuster trade move for the Bulls, Illini basketball scholarship situation from 2021-03-25T18:09:25

Lon and Derek discuss the Chicago Bulls adding All-Star center Nikola Vucevic and other happenings at the NBA trade deadline. Later, the guys look at Illini basketball's scholarship situation fo...

03/24/21 Hour 2: Matt Silich; NCAA Transfer Rule from 2021-03-24T18:06:46

Matt Silich, ESPNCU NBA Expert, joins the show to discuss NBA free agency and who the Bulls should go after. The guys talk about how they think the NCAA will vote on the one time transfer rule. ...

03/24/21 Hour 1: Indiana Coach Opening; Transfer Portal Options for Illini from 2021-03-24T17:46:37

The guys discuss the open Indiana Hoosiers coaching position and possible transfer options for Illini basketball. 

03/23/21 Hour 2: NCAA's Lack of Action Against Will Wade, Kansas, Etc; Sweet 16 Previews from 2021-03-23T18:02:29

Lon and Derek go off on the NCAA for not taking any action against Will Wade, Bill Self and company. Lon even calls NCAA headquarters!

03/23/21 Hour 1: Baseball Opening Day is a Week Away; More Underwood/Ayo Audio from 2021-03-23T17:42:52

The guys try to discuss anything to take their mind off of Illinois' devastating tournament exit by talking MLB Opening Day.

03/22/21 Hour 2: Brad Underwood Audio, Ayo Audio, Where Does Illinois Go From Here? from 2021-03-22T18:01:02

03/22/21 Hour 1: Pain. from 2021-03-22T17:06:51

03/19/21 Hour 2: Brad Underwood Audio; Previewing Illinois' Matchup with Loyola from 2021-03-19T18:10:26

The guys break down Illinois' win more in depth and then we hear audio from Coach Underwood's post game press conference. 

03/19/21 Hour 1: Recapping Drexel Win w/ Derek Piper From Indy; OSU Gets Upset! from 2021-03-19T18:06:55

Derek Piper, Co-Host, joins the show from Indiana to discuss Illinois' dominant win today. The guys react to Ohio State falling to Oral Roberts. 

3/18/21 Hour 2: Next Question: Bracket Edition; Our Predictions for Each Region from 2021-03-18T18:06:25

The guys answer all the bracket questions you want to know in Next Question. Later, they give their predictions on all four regions of the bracket. 

3/18/21 Hour 1: Trent Frazier Audio; Brandon Wildman ("I on the Lines" Podcast); Mettler Mix-up w/ Dr. Matthew Gordon from 2021-03-18T17:59:33

The guys start off the show with Trent Frazier audio, where Frazier talks about the B1G win, the bubble, and more. Later, Brandon Wildman (@brandon_wildman) joins to talk all about the NCAA tour...

03/17/21 Hour 2: Brad Evans Joins To Break Down the Bracket!; More Bracket Analysis from 2021-03-17T18:02:57

Lon and Derek are joined by fantasy and bracket expert Brad Evans, who gives tons of micro advice on how to fill out your bracket! Later, Trevor helps the guys break down more bracket trends and...

03/17/21 Hour 1: Brad Underwood Audio Previewing Drexel; Next Question: Bracket Edition from 2021-03-17T17:13:04

Lon and Derek hear from Brad Underwood's live Zoom presser to preview Drexel and the NCAA Tournament, before Trevor takes them through a round of Next Question: Bracket Edition.

03/16/21 Hour 2: Eli Hershkovich (Host BetQL U); College Basketball Coaching Carousel News from 2021-03-16T18:04:55

Eli Hershkovich, Host of BetQL U, joins the guys to discuss the March Madness bracket and what underdogs he likes. The guys talk about recent coaching movements in college basketball. 

03/16/21 Hour 1: Andy Dalton to the Bears; Coach David Williams (Peoria) Talks Da'Monte, Adam from 2021-03-16T17:22:07

Lon and Derek react to the breaking news of Andy Dalton signing with the Bears, and then chat with Peoria Manual assistant coach David Williams about Da'Monte and Adam's progression throughout t...

03/15/21 Hour 2: Derrick Burson (Illini Basketball SID); Sean Harrington (Former Illini, CBB Analyst) from 2021-03-15T18:14:38

The guys are joined by Illini Basketball SID Derrick Burson (@DerrickBurson), to talk about his and the team's experience at the B1G tourney. Later, Sean Harrington (@smharrington24) joins to ta...

3/15/21 Hour 1: Illinois Are The Big 10 Tournament Champs; Tons of Postgame Audio from 2021-03-15T18:06:58

They did it. They stinking did it.

03/12/21 Full Show: Previewing Illini-Rutgers, Mike Carpenter (Fanboy Carp) Joins The Show! from 2021-03-12T19:15:03

Lon and Trevor break down Juwan Howard's ejection, Ohio State's OT win, and more as they preview Illinois-Rutgers and all things Big 10 Tournament. Later, the guys are joined by The 200 Level ho...

03/11/21 Hour 2: Mike LaTulip Breaks Down Illini, Big 10 Tourney; Andre Curbelo Presser Audio from 2021-03-11T19:02:29

Lon and Derek talk to former Illini Mike LaTulip, who breaks down Andre Curbelo's game, and what a tournament atmosphere is like, especially one in a bubble (as he did with his TBT squad). Later...

03/11/21 Hour 1: Analyzing Big 10 Tournament's Opening Rounds; Next Question: B1G Edition from 2021-03-11T18:24:52

Lon, Derek and Trevor break down Minnesota and Penn State's wins yesterday in the Big Ten Tournament, and Maryland and Ohio State's wins today. Is this the end for Rich Pitino? Can Penn State up...

03/10/21 Hour 2: Illini hoops recruiting talk, Underwood/Ayo audio previewing B1G tourney from 2021-03-10T19:05:39

Lon and Derek talk about 2021 wing Brandin Podziemski and his decision coming up. Later, the guys hear from Brad Underwood and Ayo Dosunmu as they gear up for the Big Ten tournament.

03/10/21 Hour 1: Hunter Dickinson's Big 10 Title Comments; Predicting Big 10 Tourney Bracket from 2021-03-10T18:09:09

Lon and Derek discuss Hunter Dickinson's comments on Illinois wanting a share of the Big Ten title, before Trevor joins the guys to break down the entire Big Ten Tournament bracket.

03/09/21 Hour 2: Jake Hansen Joins the Show!; Recapping Whitman's Letter to Fans from 2021-03-09T19:03:18

Jake Hansen, Linebacker for the Illini, joins the guys to discuss his return for the Fall 2021 football season and then the guys break down Josh Whitman's letter to the fans about his frustratio...

03/09/21 Hour 1: Whitman's Full Open Letter; Breaking Down the Big 10 Season Awards from 2021-03-09T18:08:39

Lon and Derek react to Josh Whitman's Open Letter to the Illini community, and Trevor reads the full letter on the air. Later, the guys break down the First and Second Team All-Big Ten awards li...

03/08/21 Hour 2: The Case for Illinois to be Co-B1G Champs; Analyzing the BTT Bracket from 2021-03-08T19:26:39

Lon and Derek make the case for Illinois to be named co-Big Ten champion with Michigan, given their 16-4 record and half-game lead on the Wolverines in the final standings. Later, the guys break...

03/08/21 Hour 1: Wow! Ayo, Illini Beat Ohio State 73-68; Underwood/Ayo Postgame Audio from 2021-03-08T19:26:06

Lon and Derek recap one of the best weeks in Illinois basketball history, including their 73-68 comeback win at Ohio State this past Saturday, and the heroics of masked Ayo. Later, hear audio fr...

03/05/21 Hour 2: Can the Illini slow down EJ Liddell?; 'Who Ya Got?' from 2021-03-05T19:14:36

Lon and Derek break down the Illinois-Ohio State matchup and if the Illini can slow down EJ Liddell. Later, the guys make their college basketball picks for the weekend with 'Who Ya Got?'.

03/05/21 Hour 1: Steve Helwagen (Bucknuts.com) previews Illinois-OSU, Underwood/Giorgi audio from 2021-03-05T19:07:51

Lon and Derek are joined by Steve Helwagen from Bucknuts.com to discuss Saturday's matchup between No. 4 Illinois and No. 7 Ohio State. Later, the guys hear from Brad Underwood and Giorgi Bezhan...

03/04/21 Hour 2: Dan Hartleb (Illini Baseball Coach); Big Ten Tournament Bracketology from 2021-03-04T19:10:50

Lon and Derek chat with Illini baseball coach Dan Hartleb, whose team is getting ready to start their season in South Carolina this weekend. Later, Derek and Trevor break down tonight's Big Ten ...

03/04/21 Hour 1: Kendall Gill Joins the Show!; Stadium Capacity Limits for March Madness from 2021-03-04T18:10:12

Lon and Derek are joined by Illini legend Kendall Gill, who breaks down what he's seen from this year's team, and who he'd take in a pickup game: '89 vs '21. Later, the guys discuss each stadium...

03/03/21 Hour 2: Stephen Gentry Joins The Show; Is Illinois Locked In As A 1 Seed? from 2021-03-03T19:02:34

Lon and Derek discuss whether or not Illinois has locked up a one seed in the NCAA Tournament after last night's stunning 23-point blowout victory over No. 2 Michigan. Later, Illini assistant co...

03/03/21 Hour 1: Illini Rout No. 2 Michigan 76-53; What Just Happened?!; Underwood Audio from 2021-03-03T18:14:32

Lon and Derek break down one of the most impressive and memorable Illini wins in program history, a 23-point stunner against No. 2 Michigan on the road. Hear from Brad Underwood and Trent Frazier f...

03/02/21 Hour 2: Breaking Down The Michigan Matchup; Underwood/Curbelo Audio from 2021-03-02T21:26:52

03/02/21 Hour 1: Previewing Michigan w/ Ira Weintraub; Ayo Officially OUT Tonight from 2021-03-02T21:25:19

3/1/21 Hour 2: Illini basketball's chances at a 1-seed, Underwood& Curbelo audio from 2021-03-01T19:32:02

Lon and Derek discuss what has to happen for Illinois basketball to earn a 1-seed in the NCAA tournament. The guys also hear from Brad Underwood and Andre Curbelo from Monday's press conference.

3/1/21 Hour 1: Mike Small (Illini men's golf), Jake Hansen returns, Illini hoops wins at Wisconsin without Ayo from 2021-03-01T19:21

Lon and Derek are joined by Illinois men's golf coach Mike Small to discuss his team's win at the LSU Invitational over the weekend. Later, the guys react to the news that All-Big Ten linebacker Ja...

2/26/21 Hour 2: Audio from Underwood, Frazier, and Curbelo; Who Ya Got: Grab Bag Edition from 2021-02-26T19:13:44

The guys play audio from Coach Underwood, Trent Frazier, and Andre Curbelo where they talk about Ayo's injury, officiating, freshman success, and more. Later, Hans hosts "Who Ya Got" where the guys...

2/26/21 Hour 1: Illini Basketball; Cory Bradford Joins from 2021-02-26T19:07:11

The guys talk about Illini Basketball and they're later joined by former Illini, Cory Bradford (@corybradford13) to talk about his past as well as today's Illini basketball team.

02/25/21 Hour 2: Previewing Nebraska without Ayo Playing; Drew Blickinsderfer Interview from 2021-02-25T19:02:08

Lon and Derek preview how Illinois might look tonight even without Ayo playing, and who needs to step up against a Nebraska team that sits at the bottom of the Big Ten. Later, hear highlights from ...

02/25/21 Hour 1: Reacting to Ayo's Facial Injury; Where Does Illinois Go From Here? from 2021-02-25T18:04:25

Lon and Derek react to the breaking news that Ayo Dosunmu will not play in tonight's game against Nebraska due to a facial injury, and discuss whether they thought the play in which he got hurt aga...

02/24/21 Hour 2: Trent Frazier Audio; Freshman Struggles or Long Term Concern? from 2021-02-24T19:06:06

We hear audio from Trent Frazier after last night's game and then the guys discuss if the freshman on the Illini are caught in a slump or if there are long term concerns. 

02/24/21 Hour 1: Illini Loss Recap; Underwood Audio from 2021-02-24T18:18:54

The guys react to the ugly performance by the Illini in East Lansing last night and we hear audio from Brad Underwood's press conference after the game. 

02/23/21 Hour 2: Lon Tay Returns!; Jacob Grandison Audio; Previewing and Predicting ILL-MSU from 2021-02-23T19:08:13

Lon is back from his Arizona trip, and recounts some of his favorite moments with Trevor before playing Jacob Grandison audio and predicting tonight's Illinois vs. Michigan State game.

02/23/21 Hour 1: Tiger Woods Injured in Accident; Brad Underwood Pre-MSU Audio from 2021-02-23T19:07:18

Trevor Vallese brings you up to date with the latest news on Tiger Woods, and then plays Brad Underwood audio from today's presser previewing Michigan State.

02/22/21 Hour 2: Big Ten Title Talk; Recapping Michigan-OSU; More Ayo/Underwood Audio from 2021-02-22T19:22:18

Derek and Trevor recap Michigan's win over OSU and what that means for the Big 10 title race, and play more audio from Brad Underwood and Ayo Dosunmu's postgame press conferences.

02/22/21 Hour 1: Illinois Dominates Minnesota 94-63; Underwood/Ayo/Trent Audio from 2021-02-22T18:52:12

Derek and Trevor recap Illinois' dominant 94-63 win over Minnesota, and break down what it means for their Big 10 Title hopes, before hearing from Brad Underwood, Ayo Dosunmu and Trent Frazier.

02/19/21 Hour 2: Illini vs Minnesota Preview; Who Ya Got: College Hoops Edition from 2021-02-19T19:09:52

The guys go in depth on the Illini-Minnesota game for tomorrow. Later, Hans hosts "Who Ya Got" where the guys give their predictions on this weekend's games, including the Illini game!

2/19/21 Hour 1: B1G Basketball; Brad Underwood, Da'Monte Williams & Rich Pitino Audio from 2021-02-19T19:04:25

Trevor and Derek talk all about B1G basketball, and later play audio from Coach Underwood, Williams, and Minnesota's head coach, Rich Pitino.

02/18/21 Hour 2: Carson Wentz to the Colts, Bears Remaining Options; Big Ten Hoops Talk from 2021-02-18T19:33:40

Derek and Trevor discuss today's big news of Carson Wentz to the Colts, and where this leaves the Bears at the QB position. Later, the guys break down the current Big 10 Tournament bracket if the s...

02/18/21 Hour 1: Is Ayo Having the Best Illini Season Ever?; More Underwood Audio from 2021-02-18T19:32:43

Derek and Trevor discuss Ayo's amazing clutch shots, and how often he hits them, before diving into the National Player of the Year discussion and hearing more post-game audio from Brad Underwood.

2/17/21 Hour 1: Concerned with Illini basketball's recent close calls?; Underwood & Ayo audio from 2021-02-17T20:12:41

Lon and Derek discuss their biggest takeaways from Illini basketball's 73-66 win against Northwestern. Later, the guys hear postgame audio from Brad Underwood and Ayo Dosunmu.

2/17/21 Hour 2: Ayo closing on Garza for National Player of the Year?, Chad Gordon (Friendly Confines Podcast) on Arrieta signing & Cubs offseason from 2021-02-17T19:20:31

Lon and Derek take a look at the National Player of the Year chase and how Ayo Dosunmu fares. Later, the guys are joined by Chad Gordon from the Friendly Confines Podcast to discuss Jake Arrieta's ...

2/16/21 Hour 2: What's next for Illini basketball recruiting?; Ayo making National Player of the Year case from 2021-02-16T20:20:01

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois basketball's recruiting options going forward after landing four-star 2021 wing RJ Melendez. Later, the guys talk about Ayo Dosunmu's case for National Player of the ...

2/16/21 Hour 1: Illini hoops lands 4-star wing RJ Melendez; Drew Blickinsderfer (Crew Chief for Mike McDowell) on Daytona 500 win from 2021-02-16T20:14:03

Lon and Derek are joined by Drew Blickinsderfer (Central Illinois native and crew chief for Michael McDowell) to discuss his Daytona 500 win over the weekend. Later, the guys give their thoughts on...

2/12/21 Hour 2: Quick Recap of Coach Underwood Audio; Illini vs Nebraska Talk; Who Ya Got from 2021-02-12T20:11:21

The guys play audio from Coach Underwood on Thursday. Later, Derek and Trevor talk about tonight's game between the Cornhuskers and Illini. Later, Hans hosts Who Ya Got: College Basketball Edition,...

2/12/21 Hour 1: Ranking B1G Basketball Teams; Adam Cushing (EIU Football Coach) from 2021-02-12T20:06:49

Trevor and Derek talk about B1G basketball and rank each B1G team. Later, Coach Adam Cushing (@CoachCushing) joins the guys to talk about an unusual spring season.

02/11/21 Hour 2: Illini Basketball Talk; Cubs Update; If Only Michigan and Illinois would've played... from 2021-02-11T20:08:36

The guys discuss Illinois' momentum going into the rest of the season and talk about a Cubs recent transaction. We hear audio from what probably would've happened if Illinois would've played at Mic...

02/11/21 Hour1: Big Ten Action Recap; Underwood/Miller Audio from 2021-02-11T19:12:24

The guys break down the action from yesterday's Big Ten matches and then we hear audio from Coach Underwood and Adam Miller's press conference today.

02/10/21 Hour 2: Matt McCumber Breaks Down the Illini!; NCAA Title Contenders Draft from 2021-02-10T20:03:28

The guys chat with former Illini Matt McCumber, who gives his thoughts on the team and their NCAA tournament chances, as well as breaking down Ayo and Kofi's games. Later, Lon, Derek and Trevor go ...

02/10/21 Hour 1: Longest Tenured Big 10 Coaches; Around the World of B1G Basketball from 2021-02-10T19:27:45

The guys guess which Big Ten basketball coaches have been at their programs the longest, including Richard Pitino and Fran McCaffery. Later, Trevor takes the guys Around the World of Big 10 basketb...

02/09/21 Hour 2: Discussing PECOTA's 2021 Projections; The NFL QB Carousel from 2021-02-09T20:10:55

Trevor gets the guys' reactions to PECOTA's 2021 MLB standings projections, before Lon and Derek name potential landing spots for a dozen NFL QBs that might be on the move this offseason.

02/09/21 Hour 1: Yadi Returns!; Ranking Potential Tournament Matchups for Illinois from 2021-02-09T20:08:23

Lon and Derek discuss Yadier Molina signing a one-year, $9 million deal to return to St. Louis. Later, the guys discuss potential seeding possibilities for Illinois, and the biggest Final Four cont...

02/08/21 Hour 2: BREAKING- Illini Hoops Reshuffles Schedule; Recapping Super Bowl 55 from 2021-02-08T20:03:16

02/08/21 Hour 1: Recapping Illinois' Big Win Over Wisconsin; Brian Snow (24/7 Sports) from 2021-02-08T19:12:10

02/05/21 Hour 2: Trev's Ticket: Super Bowl Props Edition; Who Ya Got: Grab Bag Edition from 2021-02-05T20:16:50

The guys talk all about Super Bowl picks in "Trev's Ticket." Later, Hans Dee hosts "Who Ya Got," including predictions on college basketball, the Super Bowl, and the Illinois vs Wisconsin game.

02/05/21 Hour 1: Illini Basketball Talk; Josh Schafer (Badger 24/7 Writer) from 2021-02-05T20:06:31

The guys talk all about Illini Basketball, and are later joined by Josh Schafer (@_JoshSchafer) to preview the Illini vs Wisconsin basketball game.

02/04/21 Hour 2: Will Michigan basketball ever play again?, Underwood/Curbelo audio from 2021-02-04T20:24:59

Lon and Derek discuss Michigan basketball's extended absence, which includes postponing next week's matchup against Illinois. Later, the guys hear from Brad Underwood and Andre Curbelo.

02/04/21 Hour 1: Picking Obscure Super Bowl Props from 2021-02-04T20:08:32

Lon, Derek and Trevor give their picks on obscure Super Bowl props, such as Gatorade color, national anthem run time, coin toss and surprise halftime show guest.

02/03/21 Hour 2: Brad Evans Talks Illini, Super Bowl Bets; More Illinois-Indiana Reaction from 2021-02-03T20:02:34

Lon and Derek chat with Brad Evans about the Illinois win over Indiana, the Big Ten conference as a whole, and what he projects going forward for March Madness, as well as some fun Super Bowl props...

02/03/21 Hour 1: Illinois Ekes Out Win Over Indiana; Underwood/Curbelo Postgame Audio from 2021-02-03T19:20:40

Lon and Derek recap Illinois' wild 75-71 win over Indiana in OT last night, and discuss how the game was officiated, Ayo fouling out, and Curbelo and Trent stepping up. Later, hear from Coach Under...

02/02/21 Hour 2: Nolan Arenado Press Conference; Derek Piper from Bloomington from 2021-02-02T20:04:08

We hear audio from Nolan Arenado's press conference today welcoming him to the Cardinals and then Derek Piper, Co-host of The Drive and Illini Basketball Writer for 247Sports, joins the show from B...

02/02/21 Hour 1: Illinois/Indiana Preview; Underwood/Grandison Audio from 2021-02-02T19:11:15

The guys preview the Illini's game tonight at Indiana and then we hear audio from Coach Underwood and Jacob Grandison's press conference today. 

02/01/21 Hour 2: McCaffery's Postgame Remarks; Kevin Wheeler Breaks Down Arenado Trade from 2021-02-01T20:03:27

The guys bring Trevor on to discuss his viral tweet regarding Fran McCaffery's post-game temper tantrum, and decide whether it was a fair reaction or not. Later, Kevin Wheeler from KMOX joins Lon a...

02/01/21 Hour 1: Recapping Illinois' Huge Win Over Iowa; Nolan Arenado is a Cardinal?! from 2021-02-01T19:29:35

Lon and Derek recap Illinois' big 80-75 win over Iowa last Friday night, including Trent Frazier's huge night, Kofi's clutch rebound, and Illinois' Big 10 title chances. Later, the guys react to th...

01/29/21 Hour 2: Mike LaTulip (Former Illini, TBT Head Coach); Who Ya Got: Grab-Bag Edition from 2021-01-29T20:05:04

The guys are joined by Mike LaTulip (@LaTulip_Mike) to discuss tonight's Illini vs Iowa game. Later, Hans Dee hosts Who Ya Got, including the guys predictions on NHL and B1G basketball games this w...

01/29/21 Hour 1: Preview of Illini vs Iowa Game; Coach Underwood Audio from 2021-01-29T19:10:01

The guys talk all about tonight's game, including Underwood audio from this morning's press conference.

1/28/21 Hour 2: Justin Bozarth (Tuscola Basketball Coach); Underwood Audio from 2021-01-28T20:03:09

Justin Bozarth, Tuscola Basketball Coach, joins the show to discuss high school basketball coming back. The guys talk more about the Iowa game tomorrow night and we hear more audio from Coach Under...

1/28/21 Hour 1: Sean Bock (Iowa Hawkeyes Insider); Brad Underwood Audio from 2021-01-28T19:04

In the first hour, Sean Bock 247Sports Insider for the Iowa Hawkeyes, joins the guys to discuss the game tomorrow night. We then hear audio of Brad Underwood's press conference from today. 

01/27/21 Hour 2: Fourteen Sound Bytes from Bret Bielema's Presser; Tennessee Football Talk from 2021-01-27T20:02:40

The guys play a ton of sound clips from today's Bret Bielema press conference, and then talk about the McDonalds-Tennessee football scheme.

01/27/21 Hour 1: Impressions from Bielema's Presser; Big Ten Basketball Talk from 2021-01-27T19:51:31

Lon and Derek play sound bytes from today's Bret Bielema press conference, and give their impressions on what he can bring to this Illinois program. Later, they preview tonight's 2 Big Ten basketba...

01/26/21 Hour 2: Kevin Kane Audio; Chris Tamas (Illini Volleyball); Hall of Fame Talk from 2021-01-26T20:03:40

The guys listen to audio clips from Kevin Kane's introductory press conference today, and are then joined by Illini volleyball head coach Chris Tamas, who discusses the team's hot start to the seas...

01/26/21 Hour 1: Illinois' Path to a Title; Stephen Bardo (BTN) Breaks Down The Big 10 from 2021-01-26T19:13:20

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois' path to a Big Ten title, who stands in their way, and what their upcoming opportunities are. Later, BTN's Stephen Bardo joins the guys to discuss the league, and spe...

01/25/21 Hour 2: Illini hoops recruiting talk, Big Ten basketball landscape from 2021-01-25T20:18:41

Lon and Derek begin the hour discussing Illini basketball recruiting and what Illinois' options look like for adding to next year's roster. Later, the guys break down the Big Ten basketball landsca...

01/25/21 Hour 1: Recapping Bucs-Packers & Chiefs-Bills; Illini WR coach George McDonald audio from 2021-01-25T20:14:17

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on championship weekend in the NFL and they look ahead at the Bucs-Chiefs Super Bowl matchup. Later, the guys hear from Illinois football wide receivers coach Geor...

01/22/21 Hour 2: NCAA NET Rankings; IHSA Reverses Decision; Who Ya Got: Grab-Bag Edition from 2021-01-22T20:10:43

The guys talk about NCAA NET basketball rankings, and the IHSA reversing their decision after Jan 20th to allow all sports. Later, Hans hosts "Who Ya Got" including the guys predictions on the NFL ...

01/22/21 Hour 1: Mike Claiborne Joins To Remember Hank Aaron; IHSA Sports Can Start! from 2021-01-22T19:14:41

01/21/21 Hour 2: Who Could Illinois Play This Weekend?; NFL Player Props for Champ Weekend from 2021-01-21T20:05:46

Derek breaks down potential non-conference opponents that Illinois could fit into their schedule this weekend. Later, the guys pick their favorite player props for the Chiefs-Bills and Bucs-Packers...

01/21/21 Hour 1: Rob Collins (Former WCIA, Kansas City Sports Director), Will Mahomes Play? from 2021-01-21T20:03:21

Former WCIA TV sports reporter Rob Collins joins the guys to talk Chiefs-Bills, Patrick Mahomes, and other Kansas City sports topics. Later, the guys get medical advice on if Mahomes should play th...

01/20/21 Hour 2: Will Illinois Play this Weekend?; Rod the Bod Returning to Illinois from 2021-01-20T20:03:08

The guys speculate about the possibility of Illinois playing a replacement game this weekend and we hear audio from Roderick Perry discussing his return to the Illini. 

01/20/21 Hour 1: Illinois Defeats Penn State; Underwood Audio from 2021-01-20T19:20:01

The guys recap the win against Penn State last night and then we hear audio from Underwood. 

01/19/21 Hour 2: Trent Frazier Audio; Video Game Talk; Around the World of Big 10 Hoops from 2021-01-19T20:03:55

The guys play press conference audio from Trent Frazier's Zoom today, including a fun discussion on video games and Fortnite. Later, Trevor takes the guys around the world of Big Ten basketball.

01/19/21 Hour 1: Jeremy Werner Breaks Down Bielema's Busy Month; Illini-PSU Preview from 2021-01-19T19:53:03

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner joins Lon and Derek to discuss Illinois football's additions, returnees, and commits, including how much difference there is between the previous staff and Bielema's...

01/18/21 Hour 2: Nick Hardy (Former Illini) Joins Us!; Recapping NFL Divisional Weekend from 2021-01-18T20:02:10

Former Illini golfer Nick Hardy joins the show to discuss his top 15 finish at the PGA Sony Open in Hawaii this past weekend. Later, the guys recap each NFL Divisional Weekend game, and preview Cha...

01/18/21 Hour 1: Illinois Loses to Ohio State: What Went Wrong and How Do They Fix It? from 2021-01-18T19:09:45

Lon, Derek and Trevor react to Illinois' second straight loss, an 87-81 defeat to Ohio State, and then discuss their biggest issues with this team, and how to address them. Later, hear audio from t...