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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.

1/20/23 Hour 1: Indiana dominates Illinois; What went wrong for the Illini?

Derek and Kyle break down Illinois' loss to Indiana and Trayce Jackson-Davis's dominant night. The guys discuss the Illini's lack of adjustments and what changed from their 4-game winning streak.

1/19/23 Hour 2: Jeff Rabjohns (Peegs.com) on Illinois-Indiana rivalry and Hoosiers’ struggles; Underwood previews Indiana

Jeff Rabjohns (@JeffRabjohns) from 247 Sports' Indiana site Peegs.com joins the show to talk about the Hoosiers and some keys to the matchup. Hear from Brad Underwood as he talks about his team's winning streak and previews the Hoosiers.

1/19/23 Hour 1: Keith Randolph on returning to Illinois; What to watch for in Illinois-Indiana matchup

Illinois defensive lineman Keith Randolph joins the show to discuss his decision to return to Illinois and his goals for next season. Later, Derek and Kyle preview the matchup between Illinois and Indiana and some things to watch.

1/18/23 Hour 2: Big Ten Stock Exchange (Part 2)- Who are you buying?

Derek and Kyle do a Big Ten stock exchange and discuss which teams they're buying and selling at this point in the season.

1/18/23 Hour 1: Illini women set to host #6 Hoosiers; Big Ten Stock Exchange (Part 1)- Who are you buying?

Derek and Kyle preview a huge game for the Illinois women's basketball team against Indiana. Later, the guys do a Big Ten stock exchange and discuss which teams they're buying and selling at this point in the season.

1/17/23 Hour 2: COVID cancelation in the Big Ten; Will Brady and Rodgers be back next year?

Derek and Kyle discuss a Big Ten game being postponed due to COVID and talk about some upcoming Big Ten basketball games. Later, the guys recap the Cowboys-Bucs game and talk about whether or not Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers will return next season.

1/17/23 Hour 1: Illinois takes care of the Gophers; Freshmen making a big impact

Derek and Kyle break down Illinois' 78-60 victory over Minnesota and what it says about their continued ascent. The guys talk about the Illini freshman and the impact they've made recently.

1/16/23 Hour 2: Early look at Bracketology; Recapping NFL Wild Card Weekend

The guys take an early look at where Illinois falls in Bracketology and the opportunities ahead to improve their resume. Later, the guys recap a big weekend of NFL Wild Card games.