The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

2/3/23 Hour 1: Luke Goode available against Iowa; Piper on magnitude of game and what to expect

Lon and Kyle react to the news that Luke Goode is available to play against Iowa and discuss what it means for the team. Derek Piper joins the show from the road to break down the matchup.

2/2/23 Hour 2: Big Ten Bracketology- Where does the rest of the conference sit?; Jonah Wilson talks Missouri Valley

Lon and Derek break down where some other Big Ten teams sit in the latest bracketology and how far they think each can go. Jonah Wilson joins the show to discuss the Missouri Valley Conference.

2/2/23 Hour 1: Orange Krush-Iowa feud; Early Illinois-Iowa thoughts

Lon and Derek discuss the controversy surrounding the Orange Krush and the Iowa athletic department. Piper gives his thoughts on the matchup with the Hawkeyes.

2/1/23 Hour 2: Luke Goode on freshmen teammates and return to play process; Illinois faces tough stretch ahead

Luke Goode joins the show for his weekly segment to update his recovery process, recap his team's win, and look ahead. Derek and Kyle take a look at the Illini's tough upcoming schedule. The guys react to the news that Tom Brady is retiring.

2/1/23 Hour 1: Illinois overcomes poor shooting to beat Nebraska; How concerned are you about offensive struggles?

Derek and Kyle break down Illinois' 72-56 win over Nebraska and the impact the freshmen made on the game. Later, the guys discuss how concerned they are with the Illini's offensive struggles, particularly from the 3-point line.

1/31/23 Hour 2: Illinois’ all-time record against each Big Ten team; Calamity McEntire (Illinois WBB Associate Head Coach) on breakthrough women’s season

Lon and Kyle look through the all-time series between Illinois and other teams throughout the Big Ten. Illinois women's basketball Associate Head Coach Calamity McEntire joins the show to discuss her team's success and the support the women's team has gained. 

1/31/23 Hour 1: Piper’s thoughts on Nebraska; How are former Illini faring in the pros?

Derek Piper joins the show from State Farm Center to preview the game against Nebraska and some things to look for going forward for the Illini. Lon and Kyle discuss Sean Payton landing with the Broncos and update how some former Illini are playing in their respective professional leagues.

1/30/23 Hour 2: Is Wisconsin officially dead?; NFL Championship Weekend thoughts

Lon and Derek continue discussing Illinois' victory at Wisconsin and talk about what's wrong with Wisconsin. The guys give some thoughts about the NFL conference championship game results.

1/30/23 Hour 1: Illinois extends streak against Wisconsin; Matthew Mayer goes off

Lon and Derek break down Illinois' 61-51 victory in Madison and their consistency over the last 3 weeks. The guys discuss Matthew Mayer's huge performance and what he's brought to the team of late.

1/27/23 Hour 2: Previewing Illinois-Wisconsin; Harry Black on Eagles-Niners; Underwood audio

Lon and Derek break down their thoughts on the Illinois-Wisconsin matchup coming up on Saturday. The guys are also joined by Harry Black to get his thoughts on the Eagles-Niners. Also, hear from Brad Underwood.

1/27/23 Hour 1: Do you buy Purdue as a Final Four team?; Rob Collins (FOX4KC) previews Chiefs-Bengals

Lon and Derek discuss the Big Ten picture and how they feel about Purdue after another win for them in Ann Arbor. Later, the guys are joined by Rob Collins of FOX4KC to talk Chiefs-Bengals.

1/26/23 Hour 2: Illini women look to build tournament resume; NFL Championship Weekend Next Question

Derek and Lon discuss the Illini women's game against Purdue and their tournament resume. The guys talk about old video games. Later, the guys answer NFL Championship Weekend questions in Next Question.

1/26/23 Hour 1: Luke Altmyer audio; What can he bring to the Illini?

Lon and Derek discuss what Luke Altmyer brings to Illinois. Hear from Altmyer himself from his introductory media availability.

1/25/23 Hour 2: Luke Goode on big victory and what he can bring upon return; Should the NCAA Tournament field expand?

Luke Goode joins the show for his weekly segment to discuss his recovery progress, what he can bring to the team when he returns, and the Illini's win over Ohio State. The guys talk about whether or not the NCAA Tournament field should expand.

1/25/23 Hour 1: Illinois bounces back against Ohio State; How much better has this team gotten?

Lon and Derek recap a big Illinois victory against Ohio State and their biggest takeaways from the game. The guys discuss how much better Illinois has gotten since December and what to expect going forward.

1/24/23 Hour 2

1/24/23 Hour 1: Piper previews Ohio State and game’s importance; Austin Burklund stops by the studio!

Lon and Derek break down the matchup between Illinois and Ohio State and the importance of this game for Illinois. Former SJ Broadcasting producer Austin Burklund stops by to catch up and chat some Eagles and Cubs.

1/23/23 Hour 2: Cowboys fall short again; How have the 49ers done it?; Underwood previews Buckeyes

Lon and Derek discuss the Cowboys' loss and how the 49ers have built a winner the last few seasons. Hear from Brad Underwood as he previews Illinois' matchup with Ohio State.

1/23/23 Hour 1: What should we make of this Illini team?; NFL Divisional Round recap

Lon and Derek discuss what to make of this Illinois basketball team and how they should be viewed heading into March. Later, the guys recap the NFL Divisional Round games from the weekend. 

1/20/23 Hour 2: Is there a problem with the Big Ten schedule?; Luke Goode on moving on from loss & looming return to play

Derek and Kyle discuss whether or not the Big Ten schedule is an issue for Illinois and if it's a cause of their tired play against Indiana. Later, Luke Goode joins the show for his weekly segment and updates his recovery process and shares his thoughts about the loss.