The Drive on ESPN 93.5

05/02/22 Hour 2: DeAndre Hopkins Suspended (Lon Rants); Dain Dainja & Luke Goode Audio

Lon and Trevor discuss the NFL news of the day-- DeAndre Hopkins being suspended 6 games for PED use. Later, the guys talk about expectations for Dain Dainja, and hear from Dainja along with Luke Goode.

05/02/22 Hour 1: Illini NFL Draft Recap; Derek Piper Joins the Show! (Fatherhood, Terrence Shannon and more)

Lon and Trevor recap which Illini players were drafted in the NFL Draft, and then are joined by the new dad on the block, Derek Piper, who talks about his new baby, Terrence Shannon Jr's commitment and the transfer portal.

04/29/22 Hour 1: Terrence Shannon Jr. Commits to Illinois!; Deon Thomas Joins the Show

The guys start off the show talking about Terrence Shannon joining the Illini Basketball team, and are later joined by Illini legend, Deon Thomas to talk more about the commitment and Illinois basketball.

04/28/22 Full Show: Previewing the NFL Draft; Dave Wischnowsky; Brad Underwood Audio

Lon and Trevor preview tonight's NFL Draft, talk Illini and Cubs with Dave Wischnowsky and hear audio from yesterday's Brad Underwood presser.

04/27/22 Full Show: BBV Enters the Transfer Portal; Recapping Cards-Mets Brawl

Lon and Trevor discuss Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk entering the transfer portal, and Nolan Arenado taking exception to a high-and-in Mets pitch.

04/26/22 Hour 2: Matt Silich on the NBA Playoffs, Bulls Offseason; Previewing Cardinals-Mets

Lon and Trevor talk NBA playoffs with Matt Silich, who details what went wrong with the Nets, if the Pelicans have what it takes to upset Phoenix, and what the Bulls should do this offseason. Later, the guys preview tonight's baseball probables.

04/26/22 Hour 1: Cardinals collapse against the Mets; Chad Gordon (Friendly Confines) on the Cubs

It's a baseball power hour as Lon and Trevor talk about the Cardinals' ninth inning collapse against the Mets, and then chat Cubs with Chad Gordon from The Friendly Confines podcast.

04/25/22 Full Show: Can Illinois Football Win Six Games?; Joey Wagner In-Studio

Lon and Trevor discuss Illinois' path to a bowl game this football season, and break down more of their takeaways from the spring scrimmage last week with Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner, who joins the guys in-studio.

04/22/22 Full Show: Recapping the Illini Spring Game; Bret Bielema Postgame Audio

Lon and Derek recap last night's spring football scrimmage and give their thoughts on Tommy DeVito. Later, hear Bret Bielema's postgame thoughts on the scrimmage.

04/21/22 Full Show: More on Kofi’s Departure; Underwood Audio on What (Who?) Is Next

Lon and Derek continue to discuss the fallout of Kofi Cockburn declaring for the NBA Draft, and hear from Brad Underwood on where he goes from here.

04/20/22 Full Show: Kofi Officially Declares for the Draft; Dan Hartleb on Illini Baseball’s Hot Streak

Lon and Derek react to Kofi officially entering the NBA draft, and appreciating just how good of a player he was for the Illini. Later, baseball coach Dan Hartleb joins the show!

04/19/22 Full Show: Decision Day for Kofi is Tomorrow: What to Expect, What it Will Mean

Lon and Derek talk about the news of the day: Kofi Cockburn will make his announcement tomorrow regarding whether or not he will return to Illinois for another season. On what might happen, what Derek is hearing, and what it all means.

04/18/22 Hour 2: More on ZZ Clark, Illinois Hoops Recruiting; Recapping the MLB Weekend

Lon and Derek talk more about the addition of ZZ Clark, and what it means for the Class of 2024 for Illinois. Later, the guys talk about the Cubs and Cardinals' weekends.

04/18/22 Hour 1: ZZ Clark (Skyy’s Brother) Commits to Illinois; More Illini Basketball Insight

Lon and Derek talk about the Illini nailing down Class of 2024 guard ZZ Clark, the brother of current commit Skyy Clark, and then talk more about Kofi's looming decision and other transfer portal targets.

04/13/22 Hour 2: Underwood Presser on Skyy Clark Signing; More Portal Talk; Pujols Homers

Lon and Derek hear from Brad Underwood's presser today welcoming Skyy Clark to the team. Later, the guys talk about Albert Pujols hitting his first home run, and more potential transfer portal targets.

04/13/22 Hour 1: Self, Kruger and Underwood Audio from Gordyville; Kershaw Pulled Amidst Perfecto

Lon and Derek talk about the scene in Gordyville last night for Coaches vs Cancer, where current Illini coach Brad Underwood was with former Illini coaches Lon Kruger and Bill Self. Hear from all 3 of them! Later, Lon goes off about Clayton Kershaw being pulled amidst tossing a perfect game.

04/12/22 Full Show: Breaking Down Cards and Cubs First Weekends; Spring Football Talk/Audio

Lon and Derek talk about the Cardinals and Cubs each taking 2 of 3 in their first series of the season, and where both teams can go from here. Later, the guys hear spring football audio from Aidan Laughery, Julian Pearl and Bret Bielema.

04/11/22 Hour 2: Recapping the Masters; More on Potential Illini Portal Targets (Ramey)

Lon and Derek talk about Scheffler and Smith's Sunday battle to win The Masters, and then jump back into Illini basketball offseason talk, including how Courtney Ramey could fit into the backcourt.

04/11/22 Hour 1: More on Skyy Clark, Kofi’s Decision, & Brandon Murray to Georgetown

Lon and Derek talk about Skyy Clark's commitment and what it means, plus Kofi's big looming decision, and Illini portal target Brandon Murray committing to Georgetown.

04/08/22 Hour 1: Skyy Clark Commits to Illinois!; Derek Piper’s Thoughts on the Addition & Class

Lon and Trevor talk about Skyy Clark committing to the Illini, and then talk with Derek about what this addition means.