Episodes

Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
12/30/20 Hour 2: NFL Picks; Who Ya Got: Grab Bag Edition
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
The guys talk all about this weekends NFL games with their predictions. Later, Hans Dee hosts Who Ya Got where the guys give all their predictions on B1G basketball, Bowl games, and NFL, and Illinois basketball.

Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
12/30/20 Hour 1: MLB Trade Talk; Ryan Lieber (The Friendly Confines Podcast)
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
The guys talk about recent trades among the Cubs. Later, Ryan Lieber (@ryandlieber) joins to go in depth all about the Cubs off season activity.

Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
The guys chat with Illini football lineman Doug Kramer, who announced he will be returning for a fifth season. He talks about the impact Bielema made in his decision to return, and how important it is that the majority of the OL is returning. Later, more MLB hot stove talk following the Yu Darvish trade.

Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
The guys break down Bret Bielema's first two big hires to his staff, including OC Tony Petersen and OL coach Bart Miller, and then play Zoom press conference audio from Petersen, Miller and Illini QB Brandon Peters, who announced he will return for a fifth season in 2021.

Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
The guys discuss more Ayo heroics during the Illini's 69-60 win over Indiana, and also chat with J Leman about Jake Hansen leaving, and how many players might return for another season under Bret Bielema.

Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
The guys are joined by Andy Kurtz from Premier Sound and Design. Later, Lon gives his Christmas message! At the end of the hour, they replay their interview with Coach Bielema from yesterday. Merry Christmas!

Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
12/23/20 Hour 1: Previewing Illinois-Penn State, Best Christmas gift you've ever gotten
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Lon and Derek spend the first hour breaking down the Illinois-Penn State matchup. They also share some Christmas memories and talk about the best gifts they've ever gotten.

Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
12/22/20 Hour 2: Are you concerned with Illinois basketball's 5-3 start?
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Lon and Derek start the hour replaying their interview with new Illini football head coach Bret Bielema. Later, the guys give their thoughts on Illini basketball's 5-3 start and what issues need to be resolved.

Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
12/22/20 Hour 1: Bret Bielema joins the show!
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
The guys talk to new Illini football head coach Bret Bielema!

Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Lon and Derek give their thoughts on Josh Whitman and Bret Bielema's comments from Monday's press conference. Later, the guys discuss Illini basketball's 91-88 loss at Rutgers on Sunday.

Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
J Leman joins the guys in-studio to discuss new Illini football head coach Bret Bielema.

Friday Dec 18, 2020
12/18/20 Hour 2: Illini Basketball Talk; Who Ya Got: CFB & MBB Grab-Bag
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
The guys talk about Illinois basketball and football, including a preview for Sunday's game against Rutgers. Later, Hans Dee hosts Who Ya Got where the guys give their picks for this weekend's games, including the Illinois football and basketball games.

Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
The guys talk about possible Illinois football coaching candidates. Later, Aaron Breitman (@aaron_breitman) goes in depth on Rutgers basketball in preparation for Sunday's Illinois vs Rutgers game.

Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Lon and Derek are joined by 247Sports Midwest recruiting analyst Allen Trieu to talk Illinois football recruiting and the issues in-state. They also get his thoughts on Lance Leipold, Bret Bielema and Jim Leonhard. Later, the guys pick against the spread for NFL Week 15.

Thursday Dec 17, 2020
12/17/20 Hour 1: Did Lovie Smith care? Looking ahead to Illinois-Rutgers
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Lon and Derek discuss Lovie Smith's shortcomings as the Illini head coach and what Josh Whitman should learn from that experience. Later, the guys look ahead to Illini basketball's tough test at Rutgers this weekend.

Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
12/16/20 Hour 2: John Holecek (Loyola Academy, Former Illini); Underwood Postgame Audio
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
The guys chat with former Illini football player and current Loyola Academy coach John Holecek, to discuss the Illinois head coaching vacancy and in-state recruiting. Later, the guys play Brad Underwood audio from after the Minnesota win.

Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
12/16/20 Hour 1: Illinois Defeats Minnesota 92-65; Signing Day Recap for Illini Football
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Lon and Derek recap Illinois basketball's huge blowout win against Minnesota 92-65, and also run through each commit that signed on the dotted line today for Illinois football today during National Signing Day.

Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
12/15/20 Hour 2: New Head Coaching Candidate?; Derek from SFC; Underwood Audio
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
The guys look into another coach who may replace Lovie and then Derek calls in from inside State Farm Center. We hear audio from Coach Underwood previewing the game tonight.

Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
12/15/20 Hour 1: Illinois Expectations Tonight; Golden Gophers Preview
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
The guys break down the Illini coming off the weekend and what they hope to see tonight. Derek breaks down the Golden Gophers that will be the most impactful.

Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Jeremy Werner joins Lon and Derek to discuss Lovie Smith's firing and comb through potential replacement candidates, including Jim Leonhard, Sean Lewis, Nathan Scheelhaase and more! Later, hear audio from yesterday's Josh Whitman press conference.