The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

4/23/25 Hour 2: Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) on all things Illini; Piper's take on Petrovic; Meghan Montemurro (Chicago Tribune) on Cubs' hot start

Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner joins the show to share his insight on Illini football post-spring ball, Illini basketball's international efforts, and Illini women's basketball's offseason. Derek gives his brief scouting report on Mihailo Petrovic. Later, the Chicago Tribune's Meghan Montemurro joins the show to share her thoughts on the Cubs' hot start to the season.

4/23/25 Hour 1: Cubs win another thriller, Cards continue to disappoint; How would Stojakovic fit with Illini?

Derek and Kyle discuss another Cubs thrilling victory over the Dodgers and how fun their start to the season has been offensively. They also discuss the Cardinals' early season disappointment. Later, the guys break down how Andrej Stojakovic would fit with the Illini and what they could still be missing.

4/22/25 Hour 2: More on Illini's international takeover; Altmyer squashes transfer rumors

Lon and Derek discuss more about the Illini's international recruiting dominance and whether fans could lose attachment in an all-international roster. The guys also share their thoughts on Luke Altmyer putting the recent transfer rumors to rest.

4/22/25 Hour 1: Illinois lands surprise commitment from Serbian PG Mihailo Petrovic

Lon, Derek and Kyle discuss the Illini landing a surprising commitment from another European: Serbian point guard Mihailo Petrovic and what it means for the Illini next season.

4/21/25 Hour 2: What does Illinois still need most on this roster?; Any concern over Altmyer/Tennessee rumblings?

Lon and Derek discuss what Illinois still needs to add most to its roster on the heels of potentially adding Andrej Stojakovic. Later, the guys talk about Josh McCray transferring to Georgia and give their take on the Luke Altmyer & Tennessee rumblings that have surfaced.

4/21/25 Hour 1: What should the Bears do in the NFL Draft?; Andrej Stojakovic sets visit to Illinois

Lon and Derek talk a little baseball and also discuss what the Bears' options could be in the NFL Draft. Later, the guys share their thoughts on Andrej Stojakovic officially visiting Illinois and what landing him would mean for the Illini.

4/18/25 Hour 2: Cubs/DBacks play insane game at Wrigley; Is it time for Chris Collins to take a better job?; Hummel, Collins from Kickin' Cancer event

Derek and Kyle react live to the insane finish between the Cubs and DBacks at Wrigley Field. Later, the guys discuss whether it's about time for Chris Collins to move up in the coaching world and whether they could ever see him at Illinois. Hear from Robbie Hummel and Chris Collins at Wednesday's Kickin' Cancer event.

4/18/25 Hour 1: Could the Illini maneuver two bigger splashes still this offseason? Latest on Stojakovic, Miller

Derek and Kyle discuss what the rest of the Illini offseason could look like and whether or not it'd be possible to still make two bigger splash additions. Derek shares his thoughts on where things stand with Andrej Stojakovic, Adam Miller and more.

4/17/25 Hour 2: More on big day of portal entries; Underwood shares offseason thoughts

Lon and Derek continue discussing a big day of basketball transfer portal entries and what Illinois needs to prioritize in filling out its roster. Later, hear from head coach Brad Underwood at his Kickin' Cancer event as he shares his thoughts on his program's offseason efforts.

4/17/25 Hour 1: Underwood's annual Kickin' Cancer event; A big potential target enters the portal for Illini

Lon and Derek discuss Brad Underwood's impressive group of guests at his annual Kickin' Cancer event. Later, the guys share their thoughts on a potential option for Illinois in the transfer portal who just entered.

4/16/25 Hour 2: What is Underwood's approach to this roster?; Bielema comments on McCray transfer

Lon and Derek discuss what Brad Underwood's roster approach has been to building this roster and what questions they would want to ask him about his offseason. Later, Lon and Kyle share their thoughts on Josh McCray entering the transfer portal. Hear from head coach Bret Bielema as he comments publicly on McCray's decision.

4/16/25 Hour 1: Are the Cardinals actually fun?

Lon and Derek talk some baseball and discuss whether this Cardinals team has actually become fun to watch early in the season.

4/15/25 Hour 2: How does Illinois need to spend its remaining basketball funds this offseason?; Bielema talks spring practice

Derek and Kyle discuss what's next for Illinois basketball this offseason and what their remaining spending could look like as they fill out the roster. Later, hear from head football coach Bret Bielema as he shares updates from the Illini's spring practices.

4/15/25 Hour 1: How will football & basketball handle revenue sharing once it passes?; Thoughts on Adam Miller/Illinois possibility

Derek and Kyle discuss how programs have already handled or will handle their revenue sharing funds once the House settlement passes and how it impacts Illinois. Later, the guys share their thoughts on the potential for an Adam Miller/Illinois reunion in the portal.

4/14/25 Hour 2: Jeremy Werner (Illini Inquirer) on Illini MBB latest & new FB commits; Thoughts on Nike Hoop Summit

Jeremy Werner joins the show to talk about the latest happenings with Illini basketball, as well as a pair of new commits for Bret Bielema. Later, Derek breaks down what he saw from Dame Sarr, David Mirkovic & others at the Nike Hoop Summit.

4/14/25 Hour 1: Riley & Jakucionis declare for NBA Draft; Possibility of an Adam Miller-Illinois reunion

Lon and Derek discuss the news of Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis declaring for the NBA Draft on Monday. The guys also give their thoughts on Adam Miller going into the transfer portal and possibly returning to Illinois.

4/11/25 Hour 2: Lon's thoughts on the Masters, Cardinals & much more

Lon and Derek hit on a variety of topics and Lon returns to give his take on the Masters, the Cardinals' struggles, the Final Four and a lot more.

4/11/25 Hour 1: College hoops dollar figures getting totally out of control; Are any changes coming?

Lon and Derek discuss how out of hand some of the dollar figures being thrown around and budgets have gotten in college basketball and whether anything will be done to change things in the near future.

4/10/25 Hour 2: What are the biggest needs the Illini still need to fill?; Updated look at MLB awards odds

Derek and Kyle answer some questions about a few more potential transfer portal targets for Illinois and discuss the biggest needs the roster still needs to fill. Later, the guys share some thoughts on the latest MLB awards betting odds after the first 3 weeks of the season.

4/10/25 Hour 1: Masters officially underway; How much money does Illinois need for its big offseason splash?; Level of concern over lack of portal commitments

Derek and Kyle discuss the Masters officially getting underway and how Illinois needed to balance its money for a big hoops offseason splash. Later, the guys share their level of concern over the Illini's lack of transfer portal commitments so far.