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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.

4/10/23 Hour 2: Other transfer targets for Illinois?; Busy portal weekend for the Big Ten

Derek and Kyle break down a few more names that Illinois has been linked to in the transfer portal and how they'd fit on the Illini. Later, they discuss some transfer portal news around the Big Ten from over the weekend.

4/10/23 Hour 1: Marcus Domask is transferring to Illinois!; Breaking down the addition and what’s next

Lon and Derek react to the news that Southern Illinois transfer Marcus Domask has committed to Illinois and what it means for the team heading into next year, along with what news could come next.

4/6/23 Hour 2: Thoughts on the O’Neill/Marmol drama; Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) on Witherspoon’s pro day and men’s and women’s hoops

Lon and Derek share their thoughts on the controversy between Tyler O'Neill and Oli Marmol. Later, Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner joins the show to discuss Devon Witherspoon's pro day along with women's and men's basketball storylines.

4/6/23 Hour 1: The Masters is underway; Cody Schindler (Peoria Chiefs) on top prospects and ballpark promotions

Lon and Derek discuss the beginning of the Masters and how they feel about the LIV golfers that are participating. Later, Cody Schindler from the Cardinals High-A affiliate Peoria Chiefs joins the show to discuss the team's roster to start the year and some promotions for fans looking to come to the ballpark.

4/4/23 Hour 2: Illini Basketball Next Question; Trevor Vallese on his week at the Final Four

Lon and Derek discuss some Illinois basketball topics in an Illinois Basketball Next Question segment. Later, former The Drive producer Trevor Vallese joins the show to recap his week covering the Final Four for the Field of 68.

4/4/23 Hour 1: UConn wins the National Championship; Which 3 transfers would you add to the Illini roster?

Lon and Derek discuss UConn's dominant run to the national title and their victory over San Diego State in the national title game. Later, Piper gives his dream 3 transfers he could add to the Illini roster.

4/3/23 Hour 2: Pros and cons of the transfer portal; Baseball thoughts; National Championship game picks

Derek and Kyle discuss the pros and cons of the transfer portal as it relates to Illinois and the offseason. The guys give their thoughts on the Cubs' and Cardinals' first series of the MLB season and finish with their picks for the National Championship game in college basketball.

4/3/23 Hour 1: Father of Jeff Lindgren on son’s big league call-up; RJ Melendez enters transfer portal

Centennial baseball product Jeff Lindgren's father John joins the show to talk about his son's MLB call-up to the Marlins. Later, Derek and Kyle react to the news that RJ Melendez has entered the transfer portal.