The Drive on ESPN 93.5

01/14/21 Hour 1: Big 10 KenPom Stats; Ayo's Draft Stock; Aaron Henry (Illini DB Coach) Audio

The guys talk about the luckiest and unluckiest teams in the Big 10, according to KenPom's superlative stats, and also discuss where Ayo is currently projected to be drafted, and whether or not they agree. Later, hear from new Illini DBs coach Aaron Henry.

01/13/21 Hour 2: Matt Silich Joins to Break Down The Harden Trade; Isaiah Gay Audio

Lon and Derek play some Zoom press conference audio from Isaiah Gay, Ben Miller and Terrance Jamison's media availability today, before diving into the NBA news of the day with Matt Silich.

01/13/21 Hour 1: Harden to the Nets; Ira Weintraub Talks Michigan Basketball & Football

Lon and Derek break down the big news of James Harden being traded to the Nets and Victor Oladipo going to the Rockets. Later, they chat Michigan hoops and Jim Harbaugh with Ira Weintraub from The Michigan Insider.

01-12-20 Hour 2: Illinois-Nebraska postponed, Discussing the B1G basketball landscape

Lon and Derek discuss what Illini basketball needs to focus on in their time off with Wednesday's game at Nebraska getting postponed. Later, the guys take a look at the Big Ten basketball landscape and break down a big matchup in Ann Arbor.

1-12-20 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Breaking down the national title game & new Illinois football hires

Lon and Derek are joined by J Leman in studio to discuss Alabama's win over Ohio State in the national title game and they also get J's thoughts on Bret Bielema's staff hires thus far.

01/11/21 Hour 2: Next Question: NFL Round 1 Edition; Where Do The Bears Go From Here?

The guys recap each game of the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend during another edition of Next Question. Later, Derek and Trevor dive more into their woes surrounding the Chicago Bears, and where they go from here.

01/11/21 Hour 1: Illinois Loses to Maryland 66-63; Bret Bielema Adds More To His Staff

Lon and Derek recap Illinois' disappointing 66-63 loss to unranked Maryland this weekend. Later, the guys hit on the Bears loss to the Saints, and Bret Bielema makes more additions to his coaching staff.

01/08/21 Hour 2: Illini Basketball; Next Question: NFL Wild Card Edition; Who Ya Got: NFL, CFB, MBB Edition

The guys talk about Illini Basketball in the beginning of the hour. Then they answer the biggest questions relating to the NFL Wild Card weekend. Later, Hans Dee hosts "Who Ya Got" where Tay and Piper give their predictions for this weekend, including Sunday's Illini basketball game.

1/8/21 Hour 1: Illini Smoke the 'Cats; Ryan Walters Audio (New DC for IL Football)

The guys talk all about last night's second half comeback against Northwestern. Later, they play audio from today's press conference with Ryan Walters', Illinois' new Defensive Coordinator. 

01/07/21 Hour 2: Previewing Illinois vs. Northwestern; Derek Piper (From The Arena)

Lon and Trevor preview tonight's Illinois-Northwestern matchup, and get Derek's thoughts from the road prior to tip-off.

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.