The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

05/19/21 Hour 2: Making PGA Championship Picks; Previewing Tonight's Warriors-Lakers

Lon, Derek and Trevor make their picks for the PGA Championship and tonight's NBA Play-In games. 

05/19/21 Hour 1: The La Russa/Mercedes Controversy; Former Illini JCL Transfers (Again)

Lon and Derek discuss Tony La Russa's comments surrounding Yermin Mercedes' 9th inning home run against the Twins, and the "unwritten rules" of baseball. Later, hear where former Illini Jalen Coleman-Lands is headed for his SEVENTH college basketball season.

05/18/21 Hour 2: Matt Silich Previews the NBA Playoffs; Best Bets for Tonight's Games

Lon and Derek are joined by Matt Silich to discuss the start of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday. Later, the guys share their same game parlay in the Cardinals-Pirates game and offer thoughts on betting the NBA.

05/18/21 Hour 1: Tonight's NBA Play-In Games; Remembering Forgotten Illini Basketball Players

Lon, Derek and Trevor preview tonight's Hornets-Pacers and Wizards-Celtics NBA Play-In matchups, before taking a trip down memory lane with some former Illini basketball players who we've all forgotten about.

05/17/21 Hour 2: Ryan Lieber (Friendly Confines Podcast); Challenge of replacing Orlando Antigua

Lon and Derek are joined by Ryan Lieber of the Friendly Confines Podcast to discuss the Cubs, Jon Lester's return to Wrigley and other storylines. Later, the guys talk about the ongoing Illini basketball assistant saga and the challenge of replacing Orlando Antigua.

05/17/21 Hour 1: Jon Lester's impact with the Cubs; Lon's million dollar idea

Lon, Derek and Trevor start the show discussing Jon Lester's upcoming return to Wrigley Field and what he meant to the Cubs. Later, Lon shares his million dollar idea.

05/14/21 Hour 2: Horse Racing w/ Chris Block; Who Ya Got: Grab-bag Edition

The guys are joined by Chris Block who talks all about horse racing, with recent news on drug tests and upcoming races. Later, Hans Dee hosts "Who Ya Got" where the guys give their predictions on this weekend's events.

05/14/21 Hour 1: College Basketball; TBT Tournament

The guys talk about moves with transfers in college basketball, and then they talk about their predictions on who will be on the House of 'Paign's team for this summer.

05/13/21: Chester Frazier Joins The Show!; Breaking Down the NFL Schedule Release

Lon and Derek chat with new Illini assistant and former Illini player Chester Frazier! Later, the guys break down the 2021 Bears and NFL schedule.

05/12/21 Hour 2: Mike LaTulip on House of Paign additions; Cards-Brewers single game parlay

Lon and Derek are joined by House of Paign head coach Mike LaTulip to discuss the team's roster additions. Later, the guys share their Cards-Brewers single game parlay to try to win two nights in a row.

05/12/21 Hour 1: TBT Adds Rayvonte Rice; Quincy Guerrier Latest; An IHSA Shot Clock?

Lon and Derek talk about the IHSA potentially implementing a shot clock for high school basketball in Illinois. Later, the guys discuss Rayvonte Rice being added to the House of Paign's TBT roster for 2021.

05/11/21 Hour 2: Brad Underwood Zoom Audio on Chester, Other Assistants, Transfers

Hear from Illini coach Brad Underwood, who breaks down the addition of Chester Frazier, the departure of Orlando and Chin, and what his timeline is for adding more assistants.

05/11/21 Hour 1: Chester Frazier Zoom Audio; Early Impressions of Coach Chester

Lon and Derek play audio from Chester Frazier's Zoom introductory press conference today as the new Illini assistant coach.

05/10/21 Hour 2: Brad Dancer & Zeke Clark (Illini Tennis); Wade Miley's No-Hitter

Lon and Derek talk to Brad Dancer (head coach) and Zeke Clark (star player) from the Illini men's tennis program on their Big Ten title and advancement to the Sweet 16. Later, the guys chat about Jacob DeGrom's injury and Wade Miley's no-hitter.

05/10/21 Hour 1: Latest on Illini Assistants; Mike Claiborne Chats Waino and Pujols

Lon and Derek discuss the latest rumor mill surrounding Stephen Gentry and potential new Illini assistants. Later, Claibs joins the guys to talk about Albert Pujols, Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina.

05/07/21 Hour 2: Albert Pujols Memories; Building A Cardinals Same Game Parlay

Lon and Derek rekindle the Albert Pujols flame with their favorite memories of the former Cardinals all-star. Later, the guys construct a Cardinals-Rockies Same Game Parlay for tonight's game.

05/07/21 Hour 1: Trent Meacham (on Chester Frazier); The Latest on Stephen Gentry

Lon and Derek talk with former Illini Trent Meacham, who describes what Chester Frazier will bring to the Illinois coaching staff and what he remembers about him as a player. Later, Derek gives the latest on Stephen Gentry and his potential departure.

05/06/21 Full Show: Chester Frazier Hired; Joe Henricksen Joins The Show; Pujols Released

Lon and Derek chat with Joe Henricksen about the Antigua and Coleman departures and the Chester Frazier hire. Later, should the Cardinals sign Albert Pujols.

05/04/21 Hour 2: Bret Bielema Audio (Discussing Isaiah Williams); Cardinals-Mets Talk

Lon and Derek play audio from today's Bret Bielema Zoom press conference where he discusses position changes and roster movement. Later, the guys discuss Jacob deGrom being scratched tonight for the Mets.

05/04/21 Hour 1: Kris Bryant's Hot Start; Isaiah Williams to WR; The Aaron Rodgers Draft

Lon and Derek talk about the Cubs beating the Dodgers 7-1, and Kris Bryant's hot start to the regular season. Later, the guys discuss Bret Bielema announcing that Isaiah Williams has moved to wide receiver.