The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

5/9/23 Hour 1: Contreras leads Cardinals past Cubs in opener; Blackhawks win NHL draft lottery

Lon and Derek discuss the Cardinals taking the first game of the series against the Cubs behind a "revenge" performance by Willson Contreras. Later, the guys talk about the Blackhawks winning the NHL draft lottery and if draft lotteries are rigged.

5/8/23 Hour 2: Previewing Cardinals-Cubs; Reflecting on the rivarly over the years

Lon and Derek preview the Cubs and Cardinals series including lineups and pitching matchups. The guys also discuss the rivalry, how it's gone over the years, and which players from the other side they liked and hated.

5/8/23 Hour 1: Letting it all out about the Cardinals and Contreras situation; Piper gives some Illini hoops updates

Lon and Derek let out their frustrations about the Cardinals' 11-24 start to the season and how they've handled Willson Contreras. Later, Derek shares some Illini basketball thoughts following his vacation.

5/5/23 Hour 2: Mike Carpenter (The 200 Level) talks Illini offseason and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Cole Certa commits to Notre Dame

Mike Carpenter joins the show to talk some Illini sports and share his thoughts on this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class. Later, Lon and Kyle talk about the news of Illini target Cole Certa committing to Notre Dame.

5/5/23 Hour 1: Illini land a high school QB; Dickinson commits to Kansas; Chris Block previews Kentucky Derby

Lon and Kyle discuss some news including high school QB Trey Petty committing to Illinois and Hunter Dickinson committing to Kansas. Later, Chris Block joins the show to preview this weekend's Kentucky Derby.

5/3/23 Hour 2: What to expect from Illini WR unit; Illini golfer Jackson Buchanan talks quest for a national title

Lon and Kyle discuss the Illini wide receivers and what to expect from that group as they bring a lot of production back in 2023. Later, Illini men's golfer Jackson Buchanan joins the show to talk about his big year and the team preparing for a national title run.

5/3/23 Hour 1: Can the Sixers get it done against the Celtics?; Looking through MLB standings

Lon and Kyle talk some baseball and also discuss whether or not the 76ers can knock off the Celtics now that Joel Embiid is back. Later, the guys go through the MLB standings and check on what's happening around the league.

5/2/23 Hour 2: Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) on covering Witherspoon’s draft night; What will Illini football’s secondary look like next year?

Joey Wagner from Illini Inquirer joins the show to discuss being in Kansas City for the NFL Draft and covering Devon Witherspoon. Later, Lon and Kyle talk about what Illinois' secondary will look like next year after all of its departures.

5/2/23 Hour 1: Thoughts on MLB’s rule changes so far?; Next Question: Cubs edition

Lon and Kyle discuss MLB's new rule changes and how they've played out during the first month of the season. Later, the guys go through some Cubs topics in Next Question.

5/1/23 Hour 2: Aaron Leming (Bear Report) talks Bears’ Day 2 and 3 picks and 2023 outlook; NBA playoffs update

Aaron Leming from Bear Report joins the show to break down some of the Bears' middle and late round draft picks and what the roster currently looks like heading into the 2023 season. Later, Lon and Kyle discuss what's been happening in the NBA playoffs.

5/1/23 Hour 1: Three more Illini get drafted in NFL Draft; What is wrong with the St. Louis Cardinals?

Lon and Kyle discuss Quan Martin, Sydney Brown, and Chase Brown hearing their names called in the NFL Draft over the weekend. Later, the guys talk about what's wrong with the St. Louis Cardinals and what needs to change.

4/28/23 Hour 2: Aaron Leming (Bear Report) talks Rodgers and Bears’ first round pick; More first round reaction

Aaron Leming from the Bear Report joins the show to discuss Aaron Rodgers leaving the Packers, the Bears selecting Darnell Wright, and what's next for the Bears on Days 2 and 3. Later, Lon and Kyle give some more thoughts on the first round of the NFL Draft.

4/28/23 Hour 1: Devon Witherspoon goes Top 5 to the Seahawks; Roger Powell joins the show!

Lon and Kyle react to Devon Witherspoon being selected 5th overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL Draft. "The Rev" Roger Powell joins the show to discuss becoming a head coach and reminisce about his Illini days.

4/26/23 Hour 2: Illini PG option enters the portal; The Drive’s 2023 NFL Mock Draft

Lon and Derek discuss a potential Illinois transfer PG option entering the portal. Later, Lon, Derek, and Kyle participate in a 2023 NFL mock draft.

4/26/23 Hour 1: Letting out frustrations about the Cardinals; Brad Evans (Bally Sports) talks NFL Draft

Lon and Derek let out some frustrations about the Cardinals' brutal start to the season and discuss where the front office has gone wrong. Later, Brad Evans from Bally Sports joins the show to discuss the NFL Draft and some betting advice.

4/25/23 Hour 2: Illinois’ 2023-24 basketball opponents released; What will the Big Ten look like next season?

Lon and Derek discuss the Illini's 2023-24 basketball opponents and how the schedule fell along with which teams they expect to be good in the Big Ten next season.

4/25/23 Hour 1: Nick Hardy on first PGA Tour victory; Mike Small (Men’s Golf Coach) talks upcoming Big Ten Championship

Former Illini golfer Nick Hardy joins the show to talk about his first PGA Tour victory at the Zurich Classic. Later, Illinois Men's Golf Head Coach Mike Small joins the show to discuss Hardy along with his team heading into the Big Ten Championship.

4/24/23 Hour 2: Quincy Guerrier commits to Illinois!; What it means and thoughts on Illini’s older approach in the portal

Derek and Kyle react to Quincy Guerrier committing to Illinois and discuss what he brings to the Illini and share their thoughts on the Illini's approach of adding older guys in the portal.

4/24/23 Hour 1: Takeaways from football scrimmage; Aaron Rodgers officially traded to Jets

Derek and Kyle discuss some takeaways from the Illini football spring scrimmage and Luke Altmyer's outlook for 2023. Later, the guys react to the Jets and Packers finalizing a trade for Aaron Rodgers and what it means for the NFC North going forward.

4/21/23 Hour 2: What tweaks should be made to the transfer portal?; How to enforce second transfer

Derek and Kyle discuss what tweaks should be made to the current transfer portal guidelines and what the best way to enforce a player's second transfer is. Later, the guys touch on Hunter Dickinson's recruitment and the Illini football spring scrimmage.