The Drive on ESPN 93.5

07/06/23 Hour 1: Tyler Underwood talks promotion to assistant coach and Illini offseason; Plans for Cubs and Cardinals at the trade deadline

Illinois basketball assistant coach Tyler Underwood joins the show to discuss being promoted and his thoughts on this year's Illini basketball team. Later, Lon and Kyle discuss what they want to see happen from the Cubs and Cardinals at the trade deadline.

07/05/23 Hour 2: Has Adam Wainwright’s time come to an end?; Ken Rosenthal discusses Cardinals’ trade deadline plans

Lon and Kyle discuss Adam Wainwright heading to the injured list and how disastrous his final season has gone. Later, hear a podcast appearance from MLB reporter Ken Rosenthal as he discusses how he sees the trade deadline playing out for the Cardinals.

07/05/23 Hour 1: Bielema bringing bigger recruiting wins to Illinois football; Which road game would you most want to attend this season?

Lon and Kyle discuss Bret Bielema and the Illinois football coaching staff picking up a pattern of bigger recruiting wins in recent years over proven Power 5 programs. Later, the guys share which road game they would most want to attend this football season.  

6/29/23 Hour 2: Ty Rodgers (Illini MBB) on summer workouts & playing PG; Jenna Giacone (Illini WBB) on her role & Year 2 with Shauna Green

Derek and guest co-host Joey Wagner catch up with Ty Rodgers to discuss summer workouts and his transition to point guard this offseason. Later, the guys are joined by Jenna Giacone, who is the Director of Scouting & Player Development for Illini women's basketball.

6/29/23 Hour 1: Bielema makes another recruiting splash; Illini LB Kenenna Odeluga on Lift for Life & upcoming season

Derek and guest co-host Joey Wagner discuss Bret Bielema's latest addition to the 2024 class. Later, the guys are joined by Illini linebacker Kenenna Odeluga to talk about Lift for Life and the upcoming season.

6/28/23 Hour 2: 247Sports’ Big Ten football predictions; Most memorable games as a fan

Lon and Derek talk about their most memorable games watching as a fan. Later, the guys go through 247Sports' preseason predictions for Big Ten football.

6/28/23 Hour 1: What should the Trade Deadline look like for the Cardinals?

Lon and Derek discuss Ken Rosenthal's recent article on the Cardinals and what they should do at the Trade Deadline.

6/27/23 Hour 2: Ty Rodgers’ transition to PG; Hanging jerseys at Ubben

Lon and Derek discuss what Ty Rodgers' transition to point guard will look like and how they feel about it. Later, the guys jokingly put jerseys up in the rafters at Ubben for players who didn't live up the hype.

6/27/23 Hour 1: Illinois’ interest level in Joe Toussaint; Should any other sports follow College World Series format?

Lon and Derek begin the show discussing whether any other sports could implement a best-of-3 format for the championship like the College World Series. Later, the guys talk about West Virginia transfer Joe Toussaint and Illinois' interest level.

6/26/23 Hour 2: Is it time to jump on the Reds bandwagon?; Bret Bielema audio

Lon and Derek talk some baseball after the Cards-Cubs series in London. Do you believe in the Reds to win the Central? Later, hear from Bret Bielema.

6/26/23 Hour 1: Where would you draft Justin Fields in fantasy football?, Illini basketball still has an open spot

Lon and Derek talk a little fantasy football and where Justin Fields could get picked in drafts this year. Later, the guys discuss whether Illinois basketball will add anyone else to the roster.

6/23/23 Hour 2: Which Illini have won an NBA title?; Piper tells Podz stories

Lon and Derek go through the list of former Illini who have won an NBA title. Later, the guys talk about the NBA Draft coverage and Derek tells a few Brandin Podziemski stories.

6/23/23 Hour 1: Jeremiah Williams decommits from Illinois; Illini football commit Karsen Konkel (Pinckneyville)

Lon and Derek discuss Iowa State transfer Jeremiah Williams decommitting from Illinois. Later, the guys visit with new Illini football commit Karsen Konkel.

6/20/23 Hour 2: Scott Burgess (Prep Hoops) talks in-state high school prospects; What will Ty Rodgers at point guard look like?

Scott Burgess from Prep Hoops joins the show to break down some upcoming in-state high school basketball prospects that Illinois is targeting. Later, Derek and Kyle discuss some more Illini hoops and what lineups could look like with Ty Rodgers at point guard.

6/20/23 Hour 1: Piper’s thoughts on Phoenix Gill, Jeremiah Fears; Could Kerr Kriisa become available again?

Derek and Kyle discuss some of the Illini's high school recruiting targets including Phoenix Gill and Jeremiah Fears. Later, the guys address the situation at West Virginia and talk about whether Kerr Kriisa could be an option for Illinois if he becomes available again.

06/16/23 Hour 2: Previewing the weekend at the US Open; Who will emerge as the 3rd option for Illini hoops?

Lon and Kyle update Day 2 of the US Open and Rickie Fowler's red hot start to the weekend as he seeks his first major title. Later, the guys share their thoughts on who will emerge as Illini basketball's #3 option to pair with Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins.

6/16/23 Hour 1: Illinois to play Florida Atlantic in Jimmy V Classic; Are the Cubs finally turning things around?

Lon and Kyle discuss the news that Illinois basketball will play Florida Atlantic in the Jimmy V Classic. Later, the guys talk about the Cubs' recent hot stretch and whether they should be serious about going for the NL Central crown.

6/15/23 Hour 2: Next Question: MLB Edition; Illini hoops offseason updates

Derek and Kyle talk some baseball in an MLB edition of Next Question. Later, the guys discuss a few developments with the Illini basketball team as offseason workouts begin.

6/15/23 Hour 1: Fowler and Schauffele tie major record at US Open; How would you fix the Cardinals and Cubs?

Derek and Kyle update Day 1 of the US open and discuss Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele tying the single round major record with first round 62s. Later, the guys share their plans to fix the Cardinals and Cubs heading into next season.

6/14/23 FULL SHOW: Spencer Aguiar (RotoBaller) shares US Open betting insight; Which MLB team would you adopt for the rest of the season?

Spencer Aguiar from RotoBaller joins the show to talk some US Open and share the results of his betting models. Later, the guys discuss which MLB team they would adopt for the rest of the season if they could ditch the Cubs and Cardinals.