The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

7/17/24 Hour 1: How much have opinions changed on Illini football defense?; MLB All Star game thoughts

Lon and Kyle discuss how much opinions on Illinois football's defense have changed with the additions of Terrance Brooks and others. Later, Lon, Kyle and Jimmy share their thoughts on the MLB All Star game and what they're most intrigued by heading into the second half.

7/16/24 Hour 2: Summarizing the first halves for the Cubs and Cardinals and what's ahead post-All Star break

Lon, Kyle and Jimmy share their thoughts on the Cubs and Cardinals' first halves of the season and where each team stands as they approach the trade deadline and second half.

7/16/24 Hour 1: First review of EA College Football 25; Derby thoughts; Cubs first half report card

Lon, Kyle and Jimmy share their initial thoughts on the release of EA College Football 25 and the home run derby. Later, the guys grade the Cubs' first half of the season.

7/15/24 Hour 2: Breaking down Illinois' ratings on College Football 25; Piper on Peach Jam, Illini targets

Lon, Derek and Kyle break down the Illini's EA College Football 25 rating and top ten players amidst the game's release. Later, Piper shares some thoughts on his upcoming trip to Peach Jam and who the Illini are targeting on the high school front.

7/15/24 Hour 1: Any worry about Tomislav Ivisic's status?; Antigua talks offseason, new additions

Lon and Derek discuss whether or not there's any concern over Tomislav Ivisic's status as he works his way to Illinois from Croatia. Later, hear from Orlando Antigua at Kendall Gill's annual golf outing as he discusses the Illini offseason and the guys he's worked with during the summer.

7/12/24 Hour 2: Brad Evans (The Gaming Juice) talks betting, Illini; More sports streaming frustration

Brad Evans from The Gaming Juice joins the show to share some of his favorite betting tips and talk some Illini football and basketball. Later, Derek, Kyle and Jimmy share their frustrations about streaming amid another Apple TV baseball game.

7/12/24 Hour 1: Cubs & Cardinals set for huge series in St. Louis; Who are the biggest all-time Cub and Cardinal killers?

Derek, Kyle and Jimmy discuss the Cubs and Cardinals getting set to start a crucial 4-game series before the All-Star break. The guys pull some historical numbers on the biggest Cub and Cardinal killers on each respective side of the rivalry.

7/11/24 Hour 2: Expectations for Kylan Boswell next season; Where does he rank among Big Ten guards?

Derek and Kyle discuss their expectations for Kylan Boswell in the upcoming season and the keys to him having a big year. Derek, Kyle and Jimmy discuss where he ranks among Big Ten guards. Hear from new Illinois football transfer DB Torrie Cox Jr. as he met with the media.

7/11/24 Hour 1: Skenes tosses another no-hit outing, Cubs heating up?; Tom Ackerman (KMOX) talks state of Cardinals, trade deadline plans

Derek, Kyle and Jimmy talk some baseball including Paul Skenes' dominance and the Cubs' recent hot stretch. Later, KMOX's Tom Ackerman joins the show to discuss where the Cardinals stand and what their trade deadline plans could look like.

7/9/24 Hour 2: Reactions to updated Bart Torvik Big Ten hoops rankings; Thoughts on Home Run Derby field

Derek, Kyle and Jimmy share their thoughts on the latest Bart Torvik preseason rankings for Big Ten hoops. Later, the guys discuss this year's Home Run Derby field and the new derby format.

7/9/24 Hour 1: Will Riley officially arrives to campus; Thoughts on Brandin Podziemski's Twitter shade at Illini

Derek and Kyle discuss Will Riley's official arrival to Illinois and what to expect for him next season. Later, the guys share their thoughts on Brandin Podziemski's tweet from over the weekend.

7/3/24 Hour 2: Projecting the Illini hoops starting five

Lon, Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on who will start for Illinois basketball and what the rotation will end up looking like.

7/3/24 Hour 1: Drafting the 2024-25 Illini Basketball Roster

Lon, Derek and Kyle draft teams of four from the Illinois basketball roster to see who can put together the best team.

7/2/24 Hour 2: Lon's thoughts on Illini hoops, Fears; Bielema shares interesting Kaden Feagin tidbit

Lon shares his thoughts on the Illini basketball practice video and Jeremiah Fears's decommitment. Later, the guys react to a summer workout tidbit about Illinois RB Kaden Feagin from Bret Bielema.

7/2/24 Hour 1: How important is this season for Bret Bielema?; Judd Wagner talks USMNT disappointment at Copa America

Lon and Derek discuss how crucial the 2024 season is for Bret Bielema and his Illinois tenure and what it could mean financially in the future of college football. Later, former Centennial High School and current Wofford soccer player Judd Wagner joins the show to share his thoughts on the USMNT's continued disappointment.

7/1/24 Hour 2: Reactions to first Illini hoops summer practice video; Top moves from NBA Free Agency

Derek and Kyle share their biggest takeaways from Illini basketball's first summer practice video released over the weekend including hype around Kasparas Jakucionis and whether they're buying Ty Rodgers' jumpshot. Jimmy recaps some of the top NBA free agency moves.

7/1/24 Hour 1: Jeremiah Fears decommits from Illinois; Why it fell through, what it means, and what's next

Derek and Kyle discuss 2025 commit Jeremiah Fears decommitting from Illinois basketball and what happened that led to the parting of ways. The guys discuss what Fears' future holds and what it means for the Illini's recruiting efforts.

6/28/24 Hour 2: Expectations, player comps for Illini hoops newcomers

Lon and Derek discuss some early summer workout buzz from Illini basketball and share some expectations and former Big Ten player comparisons for some of the Illini's newcomers. The guys also hit on a variety of other topics.

6/28/24 Hour 1: Thoughts on Lakers drafting Bronny James; Dave Wischnowski talks Bears, Illini, Cubs

Lon and Derek share their thoughts on the Lakers drafting Bronny James. Later, former Chicago Tribune reporter Dave Wischnowski joins the show to discuss the Bears, Illini, Terrence Shannon Jr., and Cubs.

6/27/24 Hour 2: Shannon shares emotions after being drafted; Illini WR commit Brayden Trimble joins the show

Lon and Derek discuss Jay Bilas's coverage of Terrence Shannon's legal situation during the NBA Draft. Hear from Terrence Shannon as he shares his thoughts after being drafted by the Timberwolves. Later, Illinois 2025 WR commit Brayden Trimble joins the show to discuss his recruitment and upcoming senior season at Mt. Zion.