The Drive on ESPN 93.5

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.

4/14/23 Hour 2: Should Illinois look to land a frontcourt transfer?; Underwood, Izzo, Painter audio

Derek and Kyle discuss whether or not Illinois should be looking to add a frontcourt transfer and how one would fit with their current roster. Later, hear from Brad Underwood, Tom Izzo, and Matt Painter as they discuss the transfer portal.

4/14/23 Hour 1: Is Izzo and Painter’s approach to the portal wrong?; Early look at the Illini football schedule

Lon and Derek discuss some of the Big Ten coaches' comments at the Coaches vs Cancer event and what to make of Matt Painter and Tom Izzo's transfer portal approach. Later, the guys take a brief look at the beginning of next year's Illini football schedule.

4/13/23 Hour 2: Talking baseball: Rays’ 13-0 start, Cubs extend Happ, Cardinals pitching struggles; Underwood audio from Coaches vs Cancer event

Derek and Kyle talk some baseball and they discuss the Rays' 13-0 start to the season, the Cubs extending Ian Happ, and the struggles of the Cardinals' starting pitching staff. Later, hear from Brad Underwood as he spoke during his annual Coaches vs Cancer event in Gordyville on Tuesday night.

4/13/23 Hour 1: Terrence Shannon declares for the NBA Draft; Gut feel on his decision and other Illini offseason storylines

Derek and Kyle react to the news that Terrence Shannon Jr. has declared for the NBA Draft and discuss what their gut feelings are on his decision and some other possible moves for Illinois during the offseason.

4/11/23 Hour 2: Kevin Sweeney (Sports Illustrated) talks Illinois transfer additions and other portal storylines; Lance Ringler (Golfweek) on top-ranked Illini men’s golf team

Sports Illustrated's Kevin Sweeney joins the show to discuss what Marcus Domask and Justin Harmon can bring to Illinois and some other college hoops headlines around the country. Later, Lance Ringler from Golfweek joins the show to discuss the Illini men's golf team and its title hopes.

4/11/23 Hour 1: New Illini transfer Marcus Domask joins the show!; Who will be the leader on next year’s team?

New Illinois basketball transfer addition Marcus Domask joins the show to discuss his decision to transfer to Illinois and what he sees for himself in an Illini uniform. Later, the guys discuss some more Illini basketball topics including who the "leader" on next year's team will be.