The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

06/10/25 Hour 2: Illini Hall of Fame Continued, new NCAA Basketball Rules, and Groin Shots

Eddie Johnson's Tweet about teammate Mark Smith continues our conversation about which former Illini basketball players need to be in the Hall of Fame.

Also, find about the new NCAA Basketball Rules and what it has to do with GROIN SHOTS?!

06/10/25 Hour 1: Local Athletes Playing in MLB, and Illini Hall of Famers

We discuss the local athletes currently playing in Major League Baseball and some of the local legends that made it to the majors. Did we miss anyone?

Also, what should the Cubs and Cards do RIGHT NOW to compete for the post season?

And which Illini basketball players deserve to be in the Hall of Fame?

06-09-25 Hour 2: NIL Money is set, Cards troll Kershaw, and we get ice cream!

We now know how much NIL Money is available for the Illini. Find out how much and how it might be spent. Plus, will players from 10 years ago get back-pay?

Plus the Cardinals trolled Clayton Kershaw. Was it "bush league?"

And shoutout to the wonderful woman that brought us ice cream!

06-09-25 Hour 1: Big Ten Unis Ranked, Rodgers to Steelers, and Lon's Bar Tour

Who has the best uniforms in B1G TEN football? We discuss a list that came out over the weekend. 

Plus, Aaron Rodgers is official a Pittsburgh Steeler and Lon Tay's taking us on a bar tour.

06-06-25 Hour 2: Bars, Beers, and Expensive Tabs With Uncle Lon

It's Friday and we're ready to toast one! Find out why Uncle Lon Tay has all the luck at the bars. And Pipes spent HOW MUCH at an Oxford bar just to get in?! Plus Kurtis drinks for cheap and we chat more NBA/Pacers.

06/06/25: Hour 1 - Jeremy Woo from ESPN Talks Illini and NBA Draft

Jeremy Woo from ESPN tells us how the NBA Draft will shake out and what it means for SJ & Will. Plus, he breaks down the Pacers incredible Game 1 victory over the Thunder in the NBA Finals.

06/04/25: Hour 2 - Breaking Illini News, Matt Silich Talks NBA Finals and We Talk Longshot Bets

Our old friend Matt Silich calls to break down the Pacers vs Thunder in the NBA Finals. Matt has a ton of great info that makes the finals can't-miss for sports fans!

Plus, breaking Illini Men's Basketball news. Find out who is coming to Champaign this November!

06/04/25 Hour 1: Travel Ball & AAU's Impact on College Sports. Plus Illini's NIL Money

The guys look at the impact of Travel Ball & AAU's impact on College sports.

And that leads into a conversation about how the Illini will divide up their NIL money.

06/03/25: Hour 2 - Interview with former Illini QB John Paddock

He had an epic run in 2023 and has some great insight for the 2025 Illini football team. Former Illini QB John Paddock joins the show for a great conversation!

06/03/25: Hour 1 - "What would wash away from sports?" And Next Question

The text line blows up when Pipes asks, "What would you wash away from sports?"

Plus, Next Question is back and it's all about Illini Football.

06/02/25 Hour 2: Quad One Wins continued, Sports Betting News, and more

We continue our conversation of Quad One Wins and the College World Series. Plus, there's a change in Illinois sports betting laws. And can you go back to watch your favorite teams lose? It's The Drive!

06/02/25 Hour 1: The Illini Are Headed Back to MSG!

Illinois Men's Basketball is headed back to Madison Square Garden. The Illini will play UCONN on Black Friday, which adds to a huge weekend of Illinois sports!

Plus we answer your texts and break down the importance of Quad 1 wins. Also, is strawberry ice cream healthy?

05/30/25 Hour 2: Bret Bielema Cooks The SEC on Twitter! Plus our Friday Toasts

Bret Bielema has some FIRE responses on Twitter today about the SEC vs B1G TEN, and cooks an unfortunate Ole Miss fan.

Plus, should college football expand the playoffs to 16 teams? And we give our Friday Toasts!

05/30/25 Hour1: "What If this happened in Illini basketball history?"

Pipes looks at the last 25+ years of Illinois Basketball and asks this question, "What if history turned out differently?"

What if Bill Self stays at Illinois? What if the Illini LOSE to Arizona in the '05 tournament? This is a FUN conversation. 

05/29/25 Hour 2: Caleb Williams Addresses Rumors He Didn't Want to Play for the Bears, more

Caleb Williams addresses rumors that he didn't want to play for the Chicago Bears. Listen to his statement and hear our reactions. 

Plus, what were the worst interviews we've ever done? It's The Drive!

05/29/25 Hour 1: Trevor Vallese from The Field of 68, Illini Pro Wrestling Continues, and more

Join us for a FUN convo with former Drive teammate Trevor Vallese from The Field of 68 catches up with us. 

 

Plus, our Pro Wrestling / Fighting Illini discussion continues and we answer your texts.

05/28/25 Hour 2: Which former Illini basketball players would make great Pro Wrestlers?

Derek and Kurtis discuss the hype around Illinois vs Michigan this basketball season. Who are the #BalkanBrutes? And which former Illini basketball players would make great Pro Wrestlers? It's The Drive!

05/28/25 Hour 1: Cards & Cubs at the trade deadline, Big Ten vs SEC Football Challenge

Buyers or sellers? What should the Cardinals do at the trade deadline. Plus, Brian Kelly opened a can of worms. Will we get a Big Ten vs SEC football challenge soon? What about a super conference? The guys discuss!

05/27/25 Hour 2: Brian Ames recaps the Indy 500 and is Lon losing his mind?!

Brian Ames joins the guys to recap The Indy 500. Plus, is Lon getting lazy or losing his mind? Your texts help us decide. It's The Drive!

05/27/25 Hour 1: Jeff Jones talks Cardinals & Cubs, We answer your texts, and more

Jeff Jones from The Belleville-News Democrat joins the show to discuss the Cardinals keeping pace with the Cubs. Plus we answer your texts, recap the Indy 500, and NBA playoffs.