The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

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.

4/21/23 Hour 1: Drew Smyly’s perfect game bid ends in heartbreak; The portal’s effect on high school prospects

The guys react live to Cubs pitcher Drew Smyly's perfect game bid, which ends in heartbreaking fashion. Later, Lon and Derek discuss the impact of the transfer portal on the AAU circuit and high school prospects.

4/20/23 Hour 2: Altmyer, Paddock, Leary audio; Thoughts on Athletics moving to Vegas

Hear from the trio of Illini quarterbacks Luke Altmyer, John Paddock, and Donovan Leary as they update their progress during the spring. Later, Lon and Derek discuss the Athletics making the move to Las Vegas in the near future.

4/20/23 Hour 1: Illini football thoughts heading into spring scrimmage; What can Quincy Guerrier bring to Illinois?

Lon and Derek talk some Illinois football heading into the rescheduled spring scrimmage on Friday night. Later, the guys give their thoughts on what Quincy Guerrier can add to the Illini should he commit and how he fits.

4/19/23 FULL SHOW: Cardinals and Cubs wrap up series on a high note; Quincy Guerrier taking official visit to Champaign

Derek and Kyle discuss the Cardinals' offensive explosion and Cubs on the verge of sweeping the Athletics. Later, the guys talk about Quincy Guerrier taking an official visit to Illinois and what it could mean for next year's Illini team.

4/18/23 Hour 2: Thoughts on start of NBA playoffs; James Haring (Radford assistant) talks coaching in the portal era and recruiting

Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on the start of the NBA playoffs and weigh in on the controversial Draymond Green play from the Warriors-Kings game. Later, Radford assistant coach and former Illinois staffer James Haring joins the show to discuss coaching during the transfer portal era.

4/18/23 Hour 1: What to watch for in Illini football spring game; Trevor Vallese on Cubs hot start and baseball betting

Derek and Kyle talk about what they're excited to see in the Illinois football spring game and play some Bret Bielema audio from his appearance on Big Ten Network. Later, former The Drive producer Trevor Vallese joins the show to discuss the Cubs starting the season hot and some betting picks for baseball.

4/17/23 Hour 2: Cubs have big weekend in LA; Cardinals split with Pirates; Bielema previews spring game

Derek and Kyle recap the weekend in baseball that saw the Cubs win a series against the Dodgers in LA and the Cardinals split 4 games with the Pirates. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he discusses his roster and previews the upcoming spring game for Illinois football.

4/17/23 Hour 1: Familiar Illini faces find new homes; What will high school recruiting look like going forward?

Lon and Derek discuss some old Illini players landing at new homes and some other portal topics. Later, the guys talk about what high school recruiting will look like going forward now that the transfer portal has taken over college basketball.