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Hour 2: Drive Time, Trev's Ticket, and Mike Carpenter

In hour two the guys are do Drive Time, Trev's Ticket, and then Mike Carpenter joins the show to talk Illini football and basketball. 

Hour 1: Lon, Austin Burkland, and Isaac Trotter preview the busy weekend for Illini football and basketball

Lon is joined by Austin Burkland and Isaac Trotter while Derek is out in Arizona. Lon and the replacements preview the busy weekend for Illinois basketball with games against Grand Canyon and Arizona and the Michigan State football game. The group is later joined by Derek to do a more in depth preview of the game tonight against Grand Canyon. 

11/07/19 Hour 2: Are the Bears still watchable?; Donny Navarro scholly; NFL

Austin Burklund and Isaac Trotter talk about the Bears and if they are watchable the rest of the season. The guys give instant reaction to Donny Navarro being put on scholarship and what he means for the program. The guys rank their top 5 games in the NFL this weekend.

11/07/19 Hour 1: Illini vs. MSU preview; Stephen Brooks 247

Lon Tay is joined by Austin Burklund and Isaac Trotter to chat about the Illini football game against MSU on Saturday. Lon, Austin and Isaac get to know the Spartans a little bit more with Stephen Brooks of 247 Sports.

11-6-19 Hour 2: Recap of Illini Basketball and Around the World of Big Ten Football

Lon and Derek continue to recap the Illini win over Nicholls State, and later Alec the intern joins the show to do around the world of Big Ten football at the end of the hour. 

Hour 1 11-6-19: Recap of the Illinois win over Nicholls State and Richard Obert

Lon and Derek recap the Illini victory over Nicholls State and preview the trip to Arizona with games against Grand Canyon and Arizona with Richard Obert. 

11/05/19 Hour 2: Mikey Dudek, What does Illinois need to show on opening night?

Lon and Derek are joined by former Illini wide receiver Mikey Dudek to discuss Illinois football's three-game winning streak and what he expects at Michigan State on Saturday. Later, the guys play more audio from Brad Underwood and Trent Frazier. They talk about what Illinois basketball needs to show in the opener.

11/05/19 Hour 1: Previewing Illini hoops opener, Ayo Dosunmu talks defensive adjustments

Lon and Derek discuss expectations for Illini basketball heading into the season opener on Tuesday night. Later, we hear from Brad Underwood, Ayo Dosunmu and Trent Frazier talking about the season, defensive adjustments and expectations for Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk.

11/04/19 Hour 2: Drive Time, NFL Playoff Picture, Defensive adjustments for Illini hoops?

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois football's road to a bowl game in Drive Time, along with their takeaways from Illinois basketball's exhibition game vs. Lewis. Later, the guys take a look at the NFL playoff picture and Derek shares his thoughts on the Bears' losing streak. Then, the guys close out the show talking about what could be different with Brad Underwood's defense this year.

11/04/19 Hour 1: Reviewing Illinois-Rutgers, What has changed with Illinois football?

In hour one, Lon and Derek recap Illinois football's 38-10 victory over Rutgers on Saturday. Then, Lon, Derek and Alec talk about what has led to Illinois' three-game winning streak. Lon and Derek also discussed possible bowl game destinations for the Illini. 

10/31/19 Hour 1: Nats Win the World Series; Matt Silich (NBA)

Lon and Derek talk about the Nationals' improbable run to win the World Series and how their win reflects differently on the Cardinals' quick NLCS exit. Later, the guys chat NBA (LeBron, the West, the Bulls) with Matt Silich.

10/30/19 Hour 2: Around the World of Big Ten Football, World Series Predictions

Lon, Derek, and Alec, the intern, preview the games around the Big Ten this Saturday and make their picks for Game 7 of the World Series. 

10/30/19 Hour 1: MLB rule controversy, Brad Underwood In Studio

Lon and Derek start the show discussing the controversial call in Game 6 of the World Series. Then, Illini men's basketball head coach Brad Underwood joins them in studio to preview the 2019-2020 season. 

 

10/29/19 Hour 2: Mikey Dudek, What's The Ceiling for Illinois Basketball?

Lon and Derek talk to Mikey Dudek about Illinois' win over Purdue and his thoughts on players profiting from likeness and advertising. Later, the guys discuss what the ceiling and potential for this year's Illinois basketball team might be.

10/29/19 Hour 1: NCAA Likeness, Edwin Jackson, Catching Trevor Up

Lon and Derek discuss the NCAA officially endorsing students' ability to profit from player likeness. Later, Trevor talks with the guys about the sports headlines he missed while on vacation, and the guys (of course) go in-depth on Edwin Jackson.

10/28/19 Hour 2: Illini Hoops Buzz, Chicago Bears Struggles

Lon and Derek discuss the buzz surrounding Illinois basketball's closed scrimmage at South Carolina on Sunday, as well as Tevian Jones' indefinite suspension. Later, the guys talk about the train wreck that is the Chicago Bears.

10-28-19 Hour 1: Illinois-Purdue Recap, Isaac Trotter

Lon and Derek are joined by Isaac Trotter from Illini Inquirer to discuss Illinois football's victory over Purdue on Saturday and preview the road ahead for a possible bowl berth. 

10/25/19 Hour 2: Drive Time, Who Ya Got, ILL/PUR Game Picks

In hour two of the show Lon and Derek do Drive Time, Who Ya Got, and make their picks with Hans and Alec for the Illini and Bears games this weekend. 

10/25/19 Hour 1: Tom Dienhart (Purdue), College Football Playoff Talk

Lon and Derek are joined by Tom Dienhart of Gold and Black.com to preview the Purdue game on Saturday. The show continues with a couple guest calling in to discuss college football around the Big Ten. 

10/24/19 Hour 2: Al Hrabosky (Cardinals), Dick Zitzmann (Cardinals Player Agent), Trev's Ticket

Lon and Derek recap the Cardinals season and preview the offseason with Cardinals broadcaster Al Hrabosky, and then chat with Dick Zitzmann, who was Lou Brock's agent and is still an agent for MLB players today. Later, the guys rip through their betting advice for the weekend during Trev's Ticket.