The Drive on ESPN 93.5

07/06/20 Hour 2: Mike LaTulip (Illini TBT Team Head Coach); Revealing Cubs/Cardinals Schedules

The guys chat with House of Paign's GM/coach Mike LaTulip, who details what the quarantine bubble is like and how they're preparing for their matchup with Carmen's Crew. Later, the Cubs and Cardinals release their schedules and the guys react to it live.

07/06/20 Hour 1: Recapping The House of Paign's TBT Victory; Brad Underwood Joins the Show

The guys recap the Illini TBT team (House of Paign) blowing out War Tampa 76-53, and their upcoming matchup against Carmen's Crew. Later, Brad Underwood joins the show to talk Andres Feliz, TBT, and campus workouts with his players.

07/02/20 Hour 2: Recalling The Cards' Sweep at Wrigley in 2019; Next Question: NFL Edition

Lon and Trevor remember last year's 4-game Cardinals sweep at Wrigley Field, and go through some of the box scores and notable from that series. Later, they talk Cam Newton, Nick Foles, Bears and the preseason games during a round of Next Question: NFL Edition.

07/02/20 Hour 1: Jose Quintana Injured Washing Dishes; Spencer Atkins (Talks Illini Golf Club Donation)

Lon and Trevor talk about the Cubs losing Jose Quintana after he lacerated a thumb on his throwing hand while washing dishes. Later, the guys talk to Spencer Atkins from The Atkins Group about the family's donation to the U of I of the Stone Creek Golf Club. 

07/01/20 Hour 2: Billy Garrett (Latest Illini TBT Member); Demetri McCamey (Former Illini Star)

The guys talk with former DePaul standout Billy Garrett about him joining the House of 'Paign TBT Team, and his basketball career. Later, Lon and Derek are joined by former Illini star Demetri McCamey, who reminisces about Coach Weber and his time in Champaign, as well as his TBT Team, Carmen's Crew.

07/01/20 Hour 1: Milo Eifler Speaks Out on Player Safety; Audio from Zoom Call; Cardinals-Sox in Iowa?

The guys talk about Illini player Milo Eifler speaking out on player safety, and wonder if student athletes who decide to sit out this season due to health concerns will get another scholarship. Later, the guys chat about the Cardinals facing off with the White Sox at the Field of Dreams location.

06/30/20 Hour 2: MLB Next Question Continued...; Piper's Fantasy Football Dynasty Draft

The guys continue the MLB next question segment... Did Piper screw up his picks in his Fantasy Football Dynasty Draft? The guys discuss. 

06/30/20 Hour 1: New Home for Illini Golf; MLB Next Question

The guys discuss the recent donation of the Stone Creek Golf Course to the University of Illinois. The hour wraps up with a new edition of MLB Next Question.  

06/29/20 Hour 2: When Will You Feel OK Going to a Game?; Put A Percentage On It; NASCAR Results

The guys discuss when they'll feel comfortable enough personally to return to a sporting event or tailgate lot. Later, Trevor asks the guys to "put a percentage on" certain topics, such as whether or not we'll have college football in the fall and the chances Ayo comes back.

06/29/20 Hour 1: Welcome Back! What Did We Miss? (Running Through A Variety of Topics)

Lon and Derek are back from vacation! Lon talks about Florida, Derek gives ideas for Illinois football stadium seating arrangements, and the guys run through a variety of MLB and NBA topics that they missed during their week off.

06/19/20 Hour 2: Replaying Brad Underwood Interview Clips; Who Ya Got: Quarantine Edition

The guys replay some audio bytes from their interview with Brad Underwood earlier this week, before Hans Dee joins the guys to run through another exciting edition of Who Ya Got: Quarantine Edition, including Pat Chambers vs. Bruce Pearl.

06/19/20 Hour 1: Recapping Our TBT Breakdown; Buster Olney Audio; Replaying Bret Behrens on IHSA

The guys replay parts of their interview with Jake Pavorsky, who is the media relations director for the upcoming TBT Tournament. Later, hear from audio from Buster Olney this afternoon analyzing MLB's latest proposal, and then hear Bret Behrens recap what the IHSA Tournament coming back to the State Farm Center means for Champaign.

06/18/20 Hour 2: Is There A Bears' QB Controversy?; Jay Cutler Mic'd Up; Trev's Ticket: Futures Edition

Derek and Trevor talk about the Nick Foles vs. Mitch Trubisky debate, and whether there is actually a debate to be had. Later, the guys run through another edition of Trev's Ticket, breaking down some picks from the Belmont Stakes to NFL futures to even politics!

06/18/20 Hour 1: UIUC A Go For In-Person Classes; Kevin Wheeler (Breaks Down Latest MLB Proposal)

The guys talk about today's news that the University of Illinois will host in-person classes for most students this fall, and predict what that could mean for fall semester sports. Later, Kevin Wheeler joins the show to break down the latest back-and-forth with MLB proposals.

06/17/20 Hour 2: Brad Underwood Joins the Show (Talks IHSA, COVID, Kofi); Nojel Eastern News

The guys are joined by Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood, who details what the team's current player workouts consist of given the COVID safety guidelines. He also gives updates on Kofi Cockburn's decision and his thoughts on the IHSA tournament returning to Champaign. Later, the guys talk about Nojel Eastern no longer transferring to Michigan.

06/17/20 Hour 1: Is There Hope for Baseball? Breaking Down Latest Proposal; Nick Lindsey (Arcola Football Coach)

The guys are excited to break down Rob Manfred's latest proposal of 60-some games with a full prorated salary for the players, and talk about the feasibility of this proposal getting passed. Later, the guys chat with Arcola Football's head coach Nick Lindsey, who details how they're able to work out with the new IHSA guidelines. 

06/16/20 Hour 2: Jake Pavorsky (TBT Tournament PR Director); Chris Cross (Urbana Guard, SIU Commit)

The guys chat with Jake Pavorsky, who is the director of PR for the TBT Tournament. Jake describes the process of how teams will arrive and train for the tournament, and how the tournament itself works. Later, the guys talk with Urbana basketball guard Chris Cross, who committed to Southern Illinois last week.

06/16/20 Hour 1: TBT Tournament Bracket & Seedings Announced; Breaking Down House of Paign Opponents

The guys reveal who Illinois' alumni team, House of Paign, will play in the first round of the TBT Tournament, before breaking down their opponents and other teams in the field who have notable alumni and players.

06/15/20 Hour 2: Mike Claiborne Recaps Long Gone Summer Documentary; Chris Block on Horse Racing

The guys chat with KMOX's Mike Claiborne, who was featured prominently in ESPN's Long Gone Summer documentary, about his memories from the 1998 home run chase and his impressions of the 30 for 30. Later, the guys chat with Chris Block from Block Racing Stables to discuss the state of horse racing the week before the Belmont Stakes begins.

06/15/20 Hour 1: IHSA Boys' Basketball Tournament Returning to Champaign; Bret Behrens (WCIA 3)

The guys talk about what the sports and economic impact of the IHSA boys' basketball tournament returning to Champaign starting next year, and chat with WCIA 3's Bret Behrens to get his take on the situation and what it means for Champaign-Urbana.