The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

07/12/21 Hour 1: Analyzing the Tim Anderson Hire; Jason Anderson (EIU Baseball) Talks Trey Sweeney

Lon and Derek discuss what Tim Anderson brings to the table as the new Illini assistant basketball coach. Later, Jason Anderson, EIU's baseball coach, joins the guys to talk about Trey Sweeney being drafted in the 1st round.

07/08/21 Hour 2: Derek Piper from the AAU Circuit on Garcia, Kofi, Recruits; Playing Old Hot Keys

Lon and Trevor chat with Derek, who's down in Birmingham on the AAU circuit and gives his take on Dawson Garcia committing to UNC, Kofi's looming decision and more. Later, reminisce with the guys, as they play old classics such as The Cubit Dance. 

07/08/21 Hour 1: Dawson Garcia Commits to UNC; Bret Behrens (WCIA) on John Deere Classic, Kofi

Lon and Trevor discuss the impact of Illini transfer target Dawson Garcia going to North Carolina. Later, Bret Behrens joins the guys to talk John Deere Classic.

07/07/21 Hour 2: NBA Finals Game One Recap; US Olympics Controversy; Should the Cubs Sell?

07-07-21 Hour 1: Tracking the Latest on Kofi; Can Giorgi Make it in the Pros?; Euro 2020 Talk

07/06/21 Hour 2: Dawson Garcia close to a decision; Illini add 2022 guard Sencire Harris

Lon and Derek discuss Marquette transfer big man Dawson Garcia and his upcoming decision. Later, the guys talk about new Illini basketball commit Sencire Harris and how he fits into the picture.

07/06/21 Hour 1: Kofi Withdraws from the Draft: The Latest Info from Derek; Cliff Ruthstrom on Euro 2020

Lon and Derek discuss Kofi Cockburn withdrawing his name from the NBA Draft and officially returning to college... but which? Piper gives the latest inside insight. Later, Cliff Ruthstrom joins the guys to discuss Euro 2020 soccer.

07/02/21 Hour 2: Who Ya Got: Grab-Bag Edition; Mike LaTulip & Brandon Paul TBT Audio

Lon and Derek AREN'T joined by Hans, so instead Trevor takes them through this week's Who Ya Got. Later, hear from former Illini Mike LaTulip and Brandon Paul prior to their TBT House of Paign team's arrival in Peoria.

07/02/21 Hour 1: Previewing the ACC/Big 10 Challenge Matchups; Next Question: College Football Edition

Lon and Derek talk about Illinois vs. Notre Dame, and other notable ACC/B1G Challenge matchups. Later, Trevor joins the guys to break down Phil Steele's college football magazine during a Next Question.

07/01/21 Hour 2: Ross Martin on Dawson Garcia; More Reaction to Kofi in the Portal

Lon and Derek talk with Ross Martin, who covers UNC basketball and gives his take on Dawson Garcia's recruitment between Illinois and Carolina. Later, the guys continue to react to the news of Kofi Cockburn entering his name in the transfer portal, and what that could mean for the rest of the Illini roster.

07/01/21 Hour 1: Kofi Enters the Transfer Portal; Jason Heggemeyer (Illini Ticketing) on Football Tickets

Lon and Derek discuss the big news of the day, Kofi Cockburn entering the transfer portal. They try to figure out the motivation and potential outcomes of the move. Later, Jason Heggemeyer joins the guys to discuss football season tickets.

06/30/21 Hour 2: Dan Hartleb on Sticky Substances, USA Baseball; Next Question: MLB Edition

Lon and Derek catch up with Illini baseball coach Dan Hartleb, who gives his thoughts on the MLB's banning of all substances for pitchers, and describes his role this summer with USA baseball. Later, Trevor joins the guys to play Next Question: MLB Edition.

06/30/21 Hour 1: Cardinals Sweep Dbacks, Cubs Get Swept; Lucas Giolito Goes Off on Twins

Lon and Derek discuss the Cardinals sweeping the Diamondbacks and the Cubs getting swept by the Brewers. Later, hear from Lucas Giolito, who had some choice words for Josh Donaldson and the Twins last night.

06/29/21 Hour 2: Illini Football Exodus: Should There Be Concern?; Whitman's NIL Press Conference

Lon and Derek discuss the litany of Illini football players who announced today that they're entering the transfer portal, and whether this should be cause for concern. The guys also look at Kofi's player trunk online. Later, hear from Josh Whitman, Governor Pritzker, and Trent Frazier from today's NIL press conference.

06/29/21 Hour 1: Illini Hoops News (Tyler Underwood, Big Visitor on Campus); Big 10 Success in the NBA

Lon and Derek talk about Big 10 names in the NBA, and the lack of "star power" the conference has had. Later, the guys discuss breaking Illinois basketball news: Tyler Underwood being hired as a recruiting staffer, and a BIG transfer portal name being currently on campus.

06/28/21 Hour 2: Brian Russell (Illini Associate AD) Breaks Down the NIL Rules; Previewing Cubs-Brewers

Lon and Derek chat with Dr. Brian Russell, an associate AD with the Illini, who helps break down all the rules and regulations that will come with July 1's NIL law. Later, Trevor joins the guys to preview the Cubs-Brewers series.

06/28/21 Hour 1: Updates on the AAU Circuit; Brandon Simberg on Ayo & Kofi's Combine Performances

It's an Illini basketball power hour, as Lon and Derek talk about the AAU summer circuit and Illini targets such as Jaden Schutt. Later, the guys chat with Brandon Simberg, who was at the NBA Draft Combine this past week and breaks down Ayo and Kofi's performances.

06/25/21 Hour 2: Ayo Dosunmu Draft Interview; Who Ya Got: Grab Bag Edition

The guys play audio from Mike Schmitz's interview with NBA prospect Ayo Dosunmu. Later, Hans Dee hosts "Who Ya Got" where the guys give their predictions on this weekend's games.

06/25/21 Hour 1: Cubs Throw No-Hitter; Ayo Dosunmu Audio from NBA Draft Combine

Lon, Derek and Trevor recap the Cubs' combined no-hitter against the Dodgers in LA, and just how dominant the Chicago bullpen has been. Later, hear from former Illini Ayo Dosunmu as he prepares for the NBA Draft.

06/24/21 Hour 2: Illini Football Power Hour: Hank Beatty (WR Commit); Jeremy Busch (Head Trainer)

Lon and Derek chat with Illini football wide receiver commit Hank Beatty from Rochester, and talk about the impact Bielema's staff has made. Later, the guys talk with head football trainer Jeremy Busch.