The Drive on ESPN 93.5

8/7/23 Hour 1: Thoughts on Illini basketball’s first game in Spain; Bret Bielema audio

Lon and Derek begin the show discussing Illini basketball's first game in Spain and the concerns with a 3-for-25 shooting performance from three. Later, hear from Bret Bielema from training camp.

8/4/23 Hour 2: Wagner’s thoughts on Illini football defense; What do you hope to hear about Illini hoops trip to Spain?

Derek picks Joey Wagner's brain on the Illini football's defense heading into training camp. Later, the guys discuss what they're looking for with the Illini basketball trip to Spain.

8/4/23 Hour 1: Conference realignment madness!!!; Oregon & Washington headed to the B1G

Derek and guest co-host Joey Wagner dive into the huge conference realignment news with Oregon & Washington headed to the Big Ten.

8/3/23 Hour 2: Has the Justin Fields hype gone a little too far?; Does Bret Bielema need to modernize his offense?

Lon and Derek discuss all of the preseason hype surrounding Justin Fields, including the reports that he is the most bet MVP candidate. Later, the guys respond to a texter about whether Illinois needs to modernize his offensive scheme.

8/3/23 Hour 1: Biggest things to watch heading into Illini football training camp; Bret Bielema audio

Lon and Derek talk about the biggest things they're looking for heading into Illini football training camp. Later, hear from Bret Bielema.

8/2/23 Hour 2: What are you expecting out of Dain Dainja next season?; Cubs & Cards’ trade moves

Listeners ask Derek what we saw from Dain Dainja in Thursday's practice and what he expects out of him this upcoming season. Later, the guys briefly hit on the Cubs and Cards' deadline moves.

8/2/23 Hour 1: Piper’s thoughts on Illini basketball’s open practice; Brad Underwood audio

Derek provides an update on what he saw at Illini basketball practice on Wednesday. Later, hear from Brad Underwood on the upcoming Spain trip and summer workouts.

8/2/23 Hour 2: What to look for on Illini basketball’s Spain trip; Breaking down biggest trades from MLB Trade Deadline

Lon and Derek preview the Illini basketball team's trip to Spain and what they're hoping to hear coming out of it. Later, the guys take a look at some of the biggest trades that have went down prior to the MLB trade deadline.

8/1/23 Hour 1: Tom Dienhart (On3) talks Purdue and future of the Big Ten; How many teams is too much in conference expansion?

Tom Dienhart from On3 Sports joins the show to discuss his thoughts on Purdue football and what the Big Ten is going to look like going forward. Later, the guys discuss how many teams becomes too many for the Big Ten to add in conference realignment.

7/31/23 Hour 2: How big can the Purdue-Illinois football rivalry become?; Projecting Illini win total- what number would leave you disappointed?

Lon and Derek discuss how big the Purdue-Illinois football rivalry can become in the future now that Bret Bielema and Ryan Walters are on opposing sidelines. Later, the guys project how many wins they see from Illinois football and what would be considered a "disappointing" season.

7/31/23 Hour 1: We’re Back! Football season on the horizon, Cubs red hot; Chris Widlic (CBS Indy) talks Jonathan Taylor saga and Purdue expectations

Lon and Derek return from a week off to discuss some built-up football thoughts as the season nears and the Cubs' red hot stretch. Later, Chris Widlic from CBS Indianapolis joins the show to share some insight on the Jonathan Taylor situation and what he expects from Ryan Walters in Year 1 at Purdue.

7/20/23 Hour 2: Next Question: NFL Edition- How high can Mahomes reach on the all-time ladder? Is Justin Fields a top running QB ever?

Derek and Kyle hit on a variety of NFL topics in Next Question including the current free agent running backs, how high Patrick Mahomes can reach on all-time lists, and some recent Justin Fields comments.

7/20/23 Hour 1: Cubs/Cardinals series could decide each team’s deadline fate; Why aren’t running backs getting paid?

Derek and Kyle preview the upcoming series between the Cubs and Cardinals and what it could mean for each team as the trade deadline approaches. Later, the guys discuss why running backs aren't getting paid and if the NFL contract structure needs to change.

7/18/23 Hour 2: Phil Steele’s Big Ten football position group rankings; Gut feel on Week 2 Kansas game

Lon, Derek, and Kyle react to Phil Steele's Big Ten football position group rankings and where Illinois stacks up with the rest of the conference. Later, the guys give their initial gut feel on if Illinois beats Kansas Week 2 and discuss how important that game is for the rest of the season.

7/18/23 Hour 1: Which pitchers should the Cardinals keep around?; Illini football’s historic lack of tight end talent

Lon and Derek discuss some more Cardinals trade deadline topics including if they should try keeping Jack Flaherty or Jordan Montgomery. Later, the guys talk about Illini football's lack of tight end talent over the years and how important it is in today's game.

7/17/23 Hour 2: DeAndre Hopkins finds a new home; Itching for some Illinois football

Lon and Derek discuss DeAndre Hopkins signing with the Tennessee Titans and some other NFL topics. Later, the guys talk about how ready they are for Illinois football and what they're looking for when the season begins.

7/17/23 Hour 1: Who is untouchable on the Cardinals?; Should the Angels trade Shohei?

Lon and Derek discuss which players they would and wouldn't trade on the Cardinals roster. Later, the guys share their thoughts on if they think Shohei Ohtani should get traded at the deadline.

7/14/23 Hour 2: First look at 2023 NFL season- which teams are being slept on?

Derek and Kyle take their first look at what the 2023 NFL season could look like and discuss which teams aren't getting enough love and which could contend for a Super Bowl.

7/14/23 Hour 1: Greg Huss (Cubs on Deck) talks Cubs draft class and farm system outlook; Dreaming up Shohei Ohtani trade packages

Greg Huss from the Cubs on Deck podcast joins the show to recap the Cubs and Cardinals' draft picks and discuss the state of the Cubs farm system. Later, Derek and Kyle brainstorm some potential trade packages for Shohei Ohtani.

7/13/23 Hour 2: Jason Patt (ClutchPoints) talks Ayo’s free agency and Bulls outlook; What do the Bulls need to do to compete again?

Jason Patt from ClutchPoints joins the show to share some insight on Ayo Dosunmu's free agency and some of the Bulls' offseason moves. Later, Derek and Kyle discuss the current state of the Bulls and the potential paths they could take to build another championship contender.