The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

03/29/22 Hour 2: More Adam Miller, Transfer Portal Talk; Bret Bielema Spring Practice Audio

Lon and Derek talk more about a potential Adam Miller reunion with Illinois, and other transfer portal names. Later, hear from Bret Bielema after spring practice #4.

03/29/22 Hour 1: Adam Miller (Re) Enters the Portal; Weirdest Place You’ve Watched an Illinois Game

Lon and Derek talk about today's latest portal additions, including Adam Miller. Later, the guys discuss the strangest locations they've stopped to watch an Illinois game in.

03/28/22 Hour 2: More on Curbelo; Kevin Wheeler on Albert Pujols Returning to St. Louis!

Lon and Derek continue to discuss Andre Curbelo entering the transfer portal, and then chat with Kevin Wheeler on Albert Pujols signing with the Cardinals.

03/28/22 Hour 1: Andre Curbelo Enters the Transfer Portal; Reaction & Analysis

Lon and Derek discuss the breaking news of the day: Illini guard Andre Curbelo entering the transfer portal. Where does he go, where does Illinois go, and more.

03/25/22 Hour 2: Next Question: MLB Spring Training Edition; Who Ya Got with Hans Dee

Lon, Derek and Trevor rattle off 10 MLB topics during Next Question, including the Cubs' O/U win total and the future of Paul DeJong with the Cardinals. Later, it's another award-winning edition of Who Ya Got with Hans Dee.

03/25/22 Hour 1: Recapping Last Night’s Sweet 16 Action; Michigan Finally Loses; Ryan Walters Audio

Lon and Derek talk about last night's Sweet 16 battles, including Coach K getting a big win and Michigan being sent home. Later, hear from Illini DC Ryan Walters from spring football practice.

03/24/22 Hour 2: Jeff Jones Live from Jupiter! (Cardinals); Keith Randolph & Chase Brown Audio

Lon and Derek are joined by Jeff Jones, who's down in Jupiter with the Cardinals' Spring Training camp. Later, hear from Keith Randolph and Chase Brown.

03/24/22 Hour 1: Programs with Most All-Time CBB Wins; Derek’s Dime’s (Cont.)

Lon and Derek take a look at the Top 20 All Time Wins list for college basketball programs (hint: it includes Illinois) and then continue yesterday's round of Derek's Dimes questions.

03/23/22 Hour 2: Jeremy Werner on Feagin, Illini Football; Barry Lunney Jr. Audio

It's football power hour! Lon and Derek talk to Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner about Illinois picking up a commitment from Kaden Feagin, and then hear from new Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr.

03/23/22 Hour 1: Kaden Feagin Commits to Illini!; Hunter Dickinson’s At It Again; Previewing the Sweet 16

Lon and Derek talk about Bret Bielema sealing a commitment from 4-star ATH Kaden Feagin, and what it means for the 2023 class. Later: hear from Hunter Dickinson, the guy everyone loves to hate.

03/22/22 Hour 2: Derek’s Dimes: Illini Offseason Edition; Bret Bielema Spring Ball Audio

Lon and Derek field text line questions about Illinois basketball, before playing audio from Bret Bielema following their first spring ball practice.

03/22/22 Hour 1: Offseason List for Underwood; Shauna Green (New Illini WBB Coach) Joins Us!

Lon and Derek discuss what Illinois basketball has to do this offseason, and then are joined by the new women's basketball coach Shauna Green!

03/21/22 Hour 2: More Discussion on Illinois-Houston; Looking Towards the Offseason

Lon, Derek and Trevor continue to discuss Illinois' season coming to an end at the hands of Houston, and where the program goes from here.

03/21/22 Hour 1: Illinois Loses to Houston; Their Season Is Over; Recap & Analysis

Hello darkness my old friend.

3/18/22 Hour 1: Derek Piper live from Pittsburgh; Illini Basketball Preview

The guys are joined by Derek on the phone live from PPG Arena in Pittsburgh where the Illini will face Chattanooga in the first round. Later, Lon and Trevor go in-depth on previewing tonight's game!

03/17/22 Hour 1: Richmond Upsets Iowa; Bret Behrens Live from Pittsburgh! Lon and Trevor’s Reactions from Day 1

03/16/22 Hour 2: Illinois’ Path to Arizona: Is It Feasible?; Cubs Sign Suzuki, Other MLB News

Lon and Trevor discuss Illinois' path to the No. 1 seed Arizona, and if they believe the Illini could pull off the upset in that hypothetical matchup. Later, the guys discuss a ton of MLB Hot Stove news, including the Cubs signing Japanese star Seiya Suzuki.

03/16/22 Hour 1: Ranking the Best NCAA Tourney TV Windows; Brad Underwood Audio

Lon and Trevor take a look at the TV schedule for the NCAA tournament and discuss which game slates they like the most. Later, hear the latest press conference audio from Brad Underwood.

03/15/22 Hour 2: Full Bracket Breakdown -- South & Midwest Regions

03/15/22 Hour 1: Full Bracket Breakdown -- West & East Regions