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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.

06/07/21 Hour 1: Bielema's Big Weekend; Chris Block on Belmont, Bob Baffert; Cliff Ruthstrom on USA Soccer

Lon and Derek chat about what this season can mean to Bret Bielema's Illinois football program, before catching up with Chris Block (horse racing) and Cliff Ruthstrom (USA soccer).

06/04/21 Full Show: Who Deserves Credit for the Cubs' Hot Start?; Who Ya Got w/ Hans Dee

Lon and Trevor discuss the Cubs' extremely hot start to the 2021 season, and who deserves the most credit for their first-place success. Later, Hans and Lucas Tay join the guys to give their picks during this week's Who Ya Got.

06/03/21 Hour 2: Kiel Duval (St. Joe-Ogden basketball) on Ty Pence & his Illini offer; Derek's bachelor party sendoff

Lon and Derek are joined by St. Joseph-Ogden boy's basketball head coach Kiel Duval to talk about rising junior Ty Pence and his recent offer from Illinois. Later, Lon has a gift for Derek and some recommendations for his bachelor party.

06/03/21 Hour 1: Ryan Baker (CBS Chicago) on Cubs/Sox & Illini basketball thoughts; Discussing NIL's impact on college sports

Lon and Derek begin the show discussing Name, Image & Likeness and its impact on college sports going forward. Later, the guys are joined by Ryan Baker of CBS Chicago to talk about two first place baseball teams, as well as some Illini basketball.

06/02/21 Hour 2: AJ Storr Update; Darryl Morsell's Decision; Coach K Calling It Quits

Lon and Derek give an update on AJ Storr and his chances of still landing at Illinois. Later, the guys discuss Coach K announcing his upcoming retirement from Duke.

06/02/21 Hour 1: Illini Hoops Recruiting Update (Jaden Schutt, Ty Pence); Cubs Keep Winning

Lon and Derek discuss the latest Illini basketball recruiting news and rumors, including Jaden Schutt, Ty Pence, and AJ Storr. Later, Trevor joins the guys to talk about the Cubs sweeping the Padres.