The Drive on ESPN 93.5

04/06/22 Hour 2: Previewing the Masters (Odds & Winners); Trev’s Ticket: MLB Futures Edition

Lon and Derek talk about the latest on Skyy Clark, and then have Trevor join them to break down the betting odds for both Masters golf picks and MLB future picks.

04/06/22 Hour 1: Opening Day is Tomorrow!; Dylan Meyer (Former Illini) Joins the Show!

Lon and Derek talk about the excitement prior to tomorrow's baseball Opening Day, and then chat golf and The Masters with former Illini golfer Dylan Meyer.

04/05/22 Hour 2: Previewing the Cardinals/Cubs/National League; Walters & Lunney Audio

Lon, Derek and Trevor continue their MLB preview with the National League, most notably the Cardinals and Cubs. Later, hear spring practice audio from Illini coordinators Ryan Walters and Barry Lunney Jr.

04/05/22 Hour 1: Reaction to Kansas Winning the Title; Previewing the American League

Derek and Trevor react to Kansas beating North Carolina to win the national championship, and what this means for Bill Self's future. Later, the guys start their MLB 2022 Preview with the American League.

04/04/22 Hour 2: More on Courtney Ramey; Next Question: Illini Football Edition; Bret Bielema Audio

Lon and Derek talk more about Illinois reaching out to Texas transfer Courtney Ramey, before turning their attention to Illinois football spring practice, with Next Question and Bret Bielema audio.

04/04/22 Hour 1: Previewing UNC-KU; Next Question: Illini Hoops (Ramey, Payne and More)

Lon and Derek preview tonight's title game between North Carolina and Kansas, before talking Courtney Ramey, Omar Payne and more transfer portal targets for the Illini during Next Question.

04/01/22 Hour 2: Next Question- NFL Edition; Who Ya Got with Hans Dee

Lon and Derek rip through NFL headlines during Next Question, and are then joined by Hans for another award-winning edition of Who Ya Got.

04/01/22 Hour 1: Kofi’s Draft Stock; White Sox Trade Kimbrel; Previewing the Final Four

Lon and Derek talk about Kofi Cockburn's current NBA draft projections, and the White Sox dealing Craig Kimbrel to the Dodgers for AJ Pollock. Later, the guys preview this weekend's Final Four matchups.

03/31/22 Hour 2: Brady Mast & Jack Born (Illini MBB Managers); Caleb Griffin & Cory Patterson Audio

Lon and Derek talk to a few of the Illini men's basketball managers, who are en route to New Orleans to try and win (another!) national title. Later, hear from Illini kicker Caleb Griffin and Illini RB coach Cory Patterson.

03/31/22 Hour 1: Guessing Pitching Matchups for MLB Trips; Jay Bilas’s New CBB Rule Suggestions

Lon and Derek talk about how to pick which Cardinals games to attend this season based on potential Pujols starts and pitching matchups. Later, Lon rips through Jay Bilas's rule change suggestions for college basketball.

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.