The Drive on ESPN 93.5

01/07/21 Hour 1: MLB Power Hour! Lindor Traded to the Mets; Jason Mott (Peoria Chiefs GM)

Lon and Trevor discuss today's big news that Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco have been traded to the Mets, before chatting with Jason Mott (Peoria Chiefs GM) about the Cardinals affiliate.

01/06/21 Hour 2: Mike LaTulip (Former Illini) Breaks Down Illinois' Strengths and Weaknesses

01/06/21 Hour 1: Illinois Hires Def Coordinator; Adam Rittenberg (ESPN) Breaks It Down

01/05/21 Hour 2: Breaking Down The NET and KenPom Rankings; Tank Wright Audio

01/05/21 Hour 1: Bielema Makes More Moves; Big 10 Hoops Talk (How Good Is Michigan?)

01/04/20 Hour 2: Illinois Defeats Purdue 66-58; Start Curbelo?; Recapping Bears-Packers

Derek and Trevor recap Illinois' close win over Purdue 66-58, and launch into the "should Andre Curbelo be starting" discussion. Later, the guys begrudgingly discuss the Bears' 35-16 loss to the Packers.

01/04/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Discussing CFP Games, Targeting, and... Freestyle Rap?

J Leman joins Trevor and Derek to talk about the College Football Playoff games, the Big Ten in general, Bret Bielema's coaching staff, Justin Fields getting injured on a targeting call, and... his freestyle rapping techniques?

12/30/20 Hour 2: NFL Picks; Who Ya Got: Grab Bag Edition

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.

12/30/20 Hour 1: MLB Trade Talk; Ryan Lieber (The Friendly Confines Podcast)

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. 

12/29/20 Hour 2: Doug Kramer (Illini Football) Joins the Show; Cubs Send Darvish to Padres

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.

12/29/20 Hour 1: New Illini Football Hires- Tony Petersen, Bart Miller, Brandon Peters Audio

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.

12/28/20 Hour 1: The J Leman (Half) Hour!; Illini Defeat Indiana 69-60, Ayo Takes Over

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.

12/23/20 Hour 2: Andy Kurtz from Premier Sound; Lon's Christmas Message; Coach Bielema Interview Replay

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!

12/23/20 Hour 1: Previewing Illinois-Penn State, Best Christmas gift you've ever gotten

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.

12/22/20 Hour 2: Are you concerned with Illinois basketball's 5-3 start?

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.

12/22/20 Hour 1: Bret Bielema joins the show!

The guys talk to new Illini football head coach Bret Bielema! 

12/21/20 Hour 2: Whitman & Bielema press conference audio, Illini basketball falls at Rutgers

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.

12/21/20 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Reaction to Illini football hiring Bret Bielema

J Leman joins the guys in-studio to discuss new Illini football head coach Bret Bielema.

12/18/20 Hour 2: Illini Basketball Talk; Who Ya Got: CFB & MBB Grab-Bag

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.

12/18/20 Hour 1: Illini Football Coaching Search; Aaron Breitman (On The Banks Rutgers Editor)

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.