The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

06/24/21 Hour 1: Illini Basketball Updates (Gavitt Games, Potential Additions, Summer Workouts)

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois hoops updates, including the announcement of a road game against Marquette, any potential remaining transfer portal additions, and how guys have looked during summer workouts.

06/23/21 Hour 2: Mike LaTulip (House of Paign) on BP3's impact & thoughts on Illinois regional; Luke Ford audio

Lon and Derek are joined by House of Paign head coach Mike LaTulip to talk about adding Brandon Paul to the mix and what he thinks of his team's draw in the bracket. After that, hear from Illini football tight end Luke Ford.

06/23/21 Hour 1: Airing out Cardinals frustrations; House of Paign roster overview

Lon and Derek begin the show discussing their many frustrations with the St. Louis Cardinals and whether all hope is lost. Later, the guys break down the House of Paign roster for the TBT next month.

06/22/21 Full Show: Waino's Legacy; Baez Gets Benched; Wisconsin Basketball in Turmoil

Lon and Derek discuss Adam Wainwright's place in Cardinals lore, as he continues to produce. Later, the guys talk about Javy Baez being benched by David Ross, and then tackle the news of the day, regarding trouble amongst the Wisconsin basketball program.

06/21/21 Hour 2: A New Name in the Illini Assistant Coach Search; Matt Silich on NBA Playoffs

Lon and Derek discuss a new name Derek is hearing about, who has gained traction as a potential addition to the Illini basketball coaching staff. Later, the guys are joined by Matt Silich, who discusses the Sixers' Game 7 loss to Atlanta, and what to do with Ben Simmons.

06/21/21 Hour 1: Piper's Back! Recapping Illini Hoops, Recruiting, Kofi, and NBA Playoffs

Lon and Derek discuss Derek's big wedding day, the NBA playoffs, and all things Illini basketball related, from Kofi's G-League performance to AAU recruiting tidbits.

06/18/21 Full Show: Most Important Position Groups for Bielema; Who Ya Got w/ Hans Dee

Lon and Trevor discuss Bret Bielema's first year as Illinois football coach as we inch closer towards Week 0 kickoff, and which positional units should see the biggest uptick with this new coaching staff. Later, Hans joins the guys for another award-winning edition of Who Ya Got.

06/17/21 Full Show: Sixers Collapse Again; Jacob Grandison Zoom Audio; Anna's Betting Debut

Lon and Trevor talk about the 76ers' epic collapse to the Hawks, and whether or not "trusting the process" actually worked. Later, hear from Illini basketball player and Olympics roster invitee Jacob Grandison, before the guys give their betting advice for the night with special guest Anna Jefferson.

06/16/21 Hour 2: Cardinals Sweep Miami; Josh Whitman's Annual Media Roundtable Recap

Lon and Trevor talk about Johan Oviedo and the Cardinals, and then recap Josh Whitman's annual media roundtable discussion today.

06/16/21 Hour 1: NL Rookie of the Year Race; MLB Banned Substances (Glasnow & Bauer Audio)

Lon and Trevor discuss the Cardinals sweeping the Marlins and Dylan Carlson's case for NL Rookie of the Year. Later, hear from Tyler Glasnow and Trevor Bauer on the MLB banning substances.

06/15/21 Hour 2: MLB Cracking Down on Substances; Aimee Davis (Unity Softball); Mackenzie Brown (ALAH Pitcher)

Lon and Trevor talk about the Cardinals getting back in the win column and the Major League office cracking down on substances for pitchers. Later, hear from Unity Softball Coach Aimee Davis and ALAH Pitcher Mackenzie Brown.

06/15/21 Hour 1: Cubs Lose to Mets, Cards Beat Marlins; Bret Bielema Zoom Presser Audio

Trevor Vallese flies solo and gives you recaps on last night's area baseball games, before hearing new audio from Illini football coach Bret Bielema.

06/14/21 Hour 2: Illini Football Talk; Area High School Baseball/Softball Recap; Analyzing the MLB Standings

Lon and Trevor discuss St. Joe baseball, Unity softball, and more as the postseason begins across central Illinois. Later, the guys talk Illinois football, and MLB standings.

06/14/21 Hour 1: Cubs Sweep the Cardinals; Betting No Runs 1st Inning on FanDuel

Lon and Trevor discuss the Cubs' 3-game sweep of the Cardinals, and what it means for both teams going forward. Later, the guys talk about betting the No Runs First Inning prop on FanDuel for baseball season.

06/10/21 Hour 2: Sean Kelley (ESPN Radio Play by Play Voice) Talks NBA, College Football Playoff Expansion

Lon and Derek chat with ESPN Radio's Sean Kelley, who is calling NBA playoff games this weekend and also gives his thoughts on the College Football Playoff potentially expanding to 12 teams.

06/10/21 Hour 1: Discussing/Analyzing Recent NBA Drafts; Next Question: NFL Edition

Lon and Derek discuss the hit rate on recent NBA Draft picks, and where Ayo might land in this year's draft. Later, Trevor joins the guys to talk Julio Jones and Aaron Rodgers during Next Question: NFL Edition.

06/09/21 Hour 2: Would You Sign Max Scherzer?; Upcoming MLB Free Agents; NBA Playoffs Talk

Lon and Derek discuss the upcoming class of MLB free agents, and whom the Cardinals and Cubs might consider targeting, including Max Scherzer. Later, the guys discuss Clippers-Jazz and Nuggets-Suns.

06/09/21 Hour 1: What's Wrong with the Cardinals? Kevin Wheeler Helps Break It Down

Lon and Derek do a deep dive into the issues that are plaguing the Cardinals, and then chat with Kevin Wheeler from KMOX about how he might address these issues going forward.

06/08/21 Hour 2: Mike Mullins (Illinois Wolves AAU Coach); Breaking Down NBA Round 2 Games

Lon and Derek chat with Mike Mullins, program director and coach of the Illinois Wolves, who discusses Jaden Schutt, Jalen Quinn, and more! Later, the guys break down Sixers-Hawks and Nuggets-Suns.

06/07/21 Hour 2: Joey Wagner on Illinois Football's Weekend Visitors; Derek's bachelor party recap

Lon and Derek chat with Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner about the litany of visitors Bret Bielema welcomed in this past weekend, before talking about Derek's bachelor party trip to St. Louis.