The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

2/25/22 Hour 2: B1G Basketball Talk; Who Ya Got: B1G Basketball Edition

The guys talk all about Big Ten Basketball, and later Hans Dee hosts award winning 'Who Ya Got' where the guys give their predictions for this weekend's match ups.

2/25/22 Hour 1: Illinois vs Ohio State Review; Underwood & Frazier Audio

The guys talk about last night's game vs the Buckeyes. Later, they play Coach Underwood and Trent Frazier audio from after the game. 

02/24/22 Hour 2: Previewing Illinois-Ohio State; How Big of an Absence would Liddell Be?

Lon and Derek are LIVE from Gameday Spirit on Neil Street prior to tonight's Orange Out game against Ohio State! They break down the matchup from all angles, including what the potential absence of EJ Liddell could mean.

02/24/22 Hour 1: Live from Gameday Spirit! Keith Randolph & Johnny Newton; Orange Out Night at SFC

Lon and Derek are LIVE from Gameday Spirit on Neil Street, and talk with Illini football defensive linemen Keith Randolph and Johnny Newton, including stories from Keith's time playing basketball with EJ Liddell.

02/23/22 Full Show: Capping the Big Ten Title Race; Steve Helwagen Previews OSU (BuckNuts.com)

Lon and Derek discuss past Big Ten champions, and how many wins minimum secures you a conference title this year. Later, Steve Helwagen joins the guys to preview Ohio State.

02/22/22 Hour 2: Adam Rittenberg (Juwan Howard, B1G Response); Hypothetical B1G Trades

Lon and Derek talk with ESPN's Adam Rittenberg about the Juwan Howard incident, the punishments handed down, and where the Big Ten goes from here. Later, would you trade the rights to Illinois' 2022 recruiting class for EJ Liddell?

02/22/22 Hour 1: More on Juwan Howard, Sportsmanship; Who’s the B1G Player of the Year?

Lon and Derek discuss whether handshake lines should be eliminated, and if one game was enough for Diabate and Williams. Later, the guys discuss who will win the Big Ten Player of the Year (Kofi? EJ? Johnny Davis?)

02/21/22 Hour 2: More Illini-MSU Reaction; Grandison’s Big Game; Juwan Suspension Announced

Lon and Derek talk more about Illinois' narrow win over Michigan State, and then react to the news that Juwan Howard has been suspended for the rest of the regular season.

02/21/22 Hour 1: Illinois Survives MSU 79-74; Juwan vs Gard: Breaking Down the Melee

Lon, Derek and Trevor discuss Illinois beating Michigan State 79-74, and the meaning behind the road victory. Later, the guys break down the Juwan Howard brawl from all angles, and what suspensions should be handed out.

2/18/22 Hour 2: Underwood Audio; Illini Basketball; Who Ya Got- B1G Edition w/ Hans Dee

The guys play Underwood audio from today's press conference and preview the Michigan State v. Illinois game tomorrow. Later, Hans hosts "Who Ya Got" Big Ten Edition where the guys give their predictions on this weekend's games, including Daytona 500!

2/18/22 Hour 1: Big Ten Basketball; MLB Rant; Derek Piper Previews MSU

The guys talk Big Ten basketball and MLB, and Derek Piper joins on the phone as he makes his way to East Lansing to preview the Michigan State v. Illinois game for tomorrow.

02/16/22 Hour 1: Previewing Illinois vs Rutgers; Derek Piper Live from the RAC!

Lon and Trevor discuss the meaning of tonight's Illinois-Rutgers battle, and check in with Derek, who's courtside in Piscataway for the game.

02/15/22 Hour 2: Breaking Down Latest Bracketology; Brad Underwood Audio

Derek and Trevor hear press conference audio from Brad Underwood today, and talk about some of the frustrations with the inconsistencies from this team. Later, the guys talk 

02/15/22 Hour 1: Previewing Rutgers, More B1G Hoops Talk; Missing Spring Training Today

Lon and Derek break down Rutgers' starting five, and how big of a threat they pose to Illinois tomorrow night. Later, the guys sulk in the sadness of no pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training today.

02/14/22 Hour 2: Jim Benson (The Pantagraph) on Dan Muller Being Fired; MLB Lockout Talk

Lon and Derek are joined by The Pantagraph's Jim Benson, who details Illinois State firing Dan Muller, and what went wrong for the former ISU great. Later, the guys discuss when the MLB lockout might end, and if the Cardinals should sign Albert Pujols.

02/14/22 Hour 1: Illinois Beats Northwestern (Again); Piper on Kylan Boswell’s Visit

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois' narrow 73-66 victory over Northwestern, and what it means for the Big 10 title race going forward. Later, Derek provides the latest updates on how 5-star Champaign native Kylan Boswell's visit went.

02/11/22 Hour 2: Big Ten Basketball; Who Ya Got w/ Hans Dee

The guys talk all about Big Ten basketball standings and how Illinois compares to the competition. Later, Hans Dee hosts the award winning 'Who Ya Got' where the guys give their predictions on this weekend's biggest games, including the Super Bowl!

2/11/22 Hour 1: College Basketball; Super Bowl Preview

The guys talk about Big Ten basketball, and then preview this weekend's Super Bowl!

02/10/22 Hour 2: Trev’s Ticket: Super Bowl Edition; More James Harden Talk

Lon, Derek and Trevor break down their favorite and most insane Super Bowl props during Trev's Ticket: Super Bowl Edition. Later, hear Lon's thoughts on his Sixers acquiring James Harden.

02/10/22 Hour 1: NBA Trade Deadline Action; Tyra Perry (Illini Softball Coach) Joins the Show!

Lon and Derek discuss today's NBA trade deadline moves, most notably James Harden heading to Lon's Sixers. Later, Illini softball coach Tyra Perry joins the show to preview their upcoming season!