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12/19/22 J LEMAN HOUR: Thoughts on Ryan Walters’ exit, Aaron Henry hired as DC, Reliaquest Bowl preview

J Leman joins the guys to give his thoughts on Ryan Walters leaving for Purdue, Bret Bielema picking Aaron Henry as his new DC and other storylines surrounding the Reliaquest Bowl.

12/16/22 Hour 2: Luke Goode on challenging week of practice, treadmill & leadership; Illini hoops looks to bounce back

Lon and Derek are joined by Illini wing Luke Goode for his weekly segment. Later, hear from Coleman Hawkins and Brad Underwood as Illinois looks to bounce back on Saturday against Alabama A&M.

12/16/22 Hour 1: Brad Evans (Bally Sports) answers fantasy football questions & chats Illini

Lon and Derek are joined by Brad Evans of Bally Sports, who answers listeners' fantasy football playoffs questions and he also talks Illini.

12/15/22 Hour 2: Meghan Montemurro (Chicago Tribune) on Cubs offseason; Maryland gets blown out by UCLA

Lon and Derek are joined by Chicago Cubs beat writer Meghan Montemurro to talk hot stove and Dansby Swanson. The guys also weigh in on Maryland's blowout loss to UCLA last night.

12/15/22 Hour 1: Paul Jones (Bulldawg247) on Mike Leach & ReliaQuest Bowl preview

Lon and Derek are joined by Mississippi State beat writer Paul Jones to talk about Mike Leach and learn about the Bulldogs leading up to the ReliaQuest Bowl.

12/14/22 Hour 2: Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) on Walters and bowl game; Will Chase Brown play in Tampa?

Joey Wagner from Illini Inquirer joins the show to discuss the defensive coordinator situation for Illinois and the importance of the Reliaquest Bowl for the program. The guys talk about whether they think Chase Brown will suit up and try to break the rushing record.

12/14/22 Hour 1: Shauna Green (Illinois WBB Head Coach) joins the show!; What’s with these MLB contracts?

Illinois women's basketball coach Shauna Green joins the show to discuss the program's resurgence and early season success. Lon and Derek talk about the team's 9-2 start and the crazy contracts being handed out in MLB free agency.

12/13/22 Hour 2: Illinois and Tennessee schedule a basketball series; NFL Week 14 recap

Derek and Kyle give more reaction to Ryan Walters leaving for Purdue and discuss the brand new Illinois basketball home-and-home with Tennessee. Later, the guys recap the weekend of NFL action.

12/13/22 Hour 1: Purdue hires Ryan Walters; Adam Rittenberg (ESPN) on Illinois’ replacement options

Lon and Derek discuss Ryan Walters being hired away by Purdue and what it means for Illinois going forward. Adam Rittenberg from ESPN joins the show the discuss Illinois' options to replace him and remember Coach Mike Leach of Mississippi State amidst his passing.

12/12/22 Hour 2: Terrence Shannon’s recent struggles; Devon Witherspoon named first-team All-American

Lon and Derek talk about Terrence Shannon Jr.'s recent struggles and whether there's more to his injury. Later, the guys discuss Devon Witherspoon being named a first-team All-American.

12/12/22 Hour 1: What the heck happened against Penn State?; Underwood goes scorched earth

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois' surprising blowout loss to Penn State on Saturday.

12/9/22 Hour 2: Luke Goode on huge win over Texas, Mayer’s breakout & recovery timeline

Luke Goode joins the show for his weekly segment to discuss the Illini's huge win over Texas in New York and an updated timeline for his recovery. Derek and Kyle talk about Matthew Mayer's importance and pick some of the weekend's Big Ten games.

12/9/22 Hour 1: Mark Brennan (Lions247) talks Nittany Lions; Brad Underwood audio

Mark Brennan from 247 Sports' Lions247 site joins the show to give his insight on Penn State ahead of Saturday's game. Hear from Brad Underwood as he breaks down his team heading into the game.

12/8/22 Hour 2: NFL Week 14 whip around; Kevin Wheeler (KMOX) on Contreras & Cardinals offseason

The guys preview the NFL Week 14 slate of action. Kevin Wheeler from KMOX joins the show to talk Willson Contreras and the Cardinals and Cubs' respective offseasons.

12/8/22 Hour 1: Where does Contreras fit in the Cardinals lineup?; Jayden Epps on clutch performance at MSG

Lon and Derek discuss how Willson Contreras will fit on the Cardinals along with other moves in MLB free agency. Later, the guys discuss Jayden Epps' big game at MSG and play postgame audio from Epps

12/7/22 Hour 2: Matthew Mayer steps up; Willson Contreras signs with Cardinals

Lon and Derek discuss Matthew Mayer's big night for the Illini and what went right for him against Texas. The guys talk about Willson Contreras signing with the Cardinals.

12/7/22 Hour 1: Illinois gets a huge win over Texas!; How would you describe this Illini team?

Lon and Derek break down Illinois' overtime victory over #2 Texas. The guys discuss what the best way to describe this Illinois team is.

12/6/22 Hour 2: Derek Piper live from New York; Underwood on playing in Jimmy V Classic

Derek Piper joins the show live from Madison Square Garden to preview Illinois and Texas. Hear from Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood.

12/6/22 Hour 1: Tall task for Illinois against No. 2 Longhorns; Mike Schulze (Tampa Bay Bowl Association) details experience for Reliaquest Bowl visitors

Lon and Kyle break down Illinois' huge matchup with Texas in the Jimmy V Classic. Mike Schulze from the Tampa Bowl Bowl Association joins the show to give insight on what fans can experience on their trip to Tampa Bay for the Reliaquest Bowl.

12/5/22 Hour 2: Piper breaks down what went wrong for the Illini against Maryland

Derek Piper joins the show from New York to detail how the Illini let their game against Maryland on Friday slip away and what it told us about the team.