IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular is the only syndicated Illinois-wide sports talk show focused on Fighting Illini sports and Illinois sports.Listen to IlliniGuys Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy, and Mike Cagley as they talk all th...
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On the show
- Matt Stevens4 eps
- Ked Prince2 eps
- Brian Barnhart2 eps
Also: Matt Brown, Divine Bourrage, Mike DeCourcy, Jay Price, Eddie Johnson, CeCe Parchment, Steve Sturm, CJ Moore, Michael LeRoy, David Williams
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Total monthly reach
Based on 1 signal.
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By chart position
- 🇺🇸United States · Sports NewsHOME#1437.7K to 41K
- 🇭🇰HK · Sports News#57190 to 1.0K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
7.9K to 42K🎙 ~2x weekly·343 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
16K to 84K🇺🇸98%🇭🇰2% - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
8.7K to 46K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/23/26 | Illini Hoops Preseason Rolls On, QB Clayton's 1st Start & Big Ten QB Chaos - 10.23.26 IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular | -Men’s Basketball: Illinois ranked #3 in the AP preseason poll! We discuss Brad Underwood’s impact, David Mirkovic's All-American nod, and the team’s exhibition win over Cincinnati. -Football: Michael Clayton II’s first career start at QB vs. Oregon! Get expert analysis on the freshman’s potential, the defensive adjustments, and what this means for the Illini’s bowl hopes. -Women’s Basketball: Shauna Green’s squad enters the AP Top 25 at #23! Preview their loaded Big Ten schedule and rising national profile. -Big Ten Quarterback Carousel: Why are 9 backup QBs starting across the conference? We explore the NIL and injury impacts shaking up the league. | 51m 38s | ||||||
| 10/16/26 | Illini Basketball Hype, Football QB Change & NIL Deep Dive | IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular 10.16.26 | Welcome to the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular! In this episode, we dive deep into Illini sports with exclusive interviews, analysis, and insider updates. Subscribe to our channel & visit IlliniGuys.com for premium Illinois sports coverage! Topics Covered: - Illinois Basketball: Season preview, team culture, and expectations with Assistant Coach Zach Hamer - Illini Football: Katin Houser injury update & true freshman QB Michael Clayton’s breakout performance - NIL & College Sports Business: Insightful interview with Illinois Senior Associate AD Kam Cox - Predictions & picks for key NCAA matchups - Historic moments & sports memorabilia highlights | 51m 50s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | Illini Football & Basketball Deep Dive | Final Four Return? | IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular 10.9.26 | In this episode, we break down Illini football’s road test at Michigan State, preview the upcoming basketball season with Big Ten Media Days insights, and discuss the women’s basketball team’s Sweet 16 aspirations. Plus, exclusive interviews with stars like David Mirkovic and Andrej Stojakovic! | 51m 40s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | Illinois Football Chaos & Illini Hoops Hype - 10.2.26 IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular | Welcome to the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular! In this episode, we break down a dramatic week for Illini football, including the sudden departure of defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck, preview the Homecoming showdown against Purdue with Ryan Dowd of Boiled Sports, and dive into early buzz for both men's and women's basketball. Plus, get the latest on top recruiting targets and our expert game picks. | 51m 48s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | Illinois vs Ohio State Preview + Huge Basketball Recruiting Update 9.25.26 | On this episode of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular, Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy, and Mike Cagley break down Illinois' massive road test at Ohio State, then Ked Prince rides in with a jaw-dropping recruiting roundup after four Top-25 basketball recruits visited campus for the SIU game! Plus, the guys debut their 2026 College Football Picks segment with predictions across the SEC, Big Ten, and Pac-12. | 51m 49s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | Illini FB Challenges + Illini Men's Hoops: B1G Schedule, Recruiting Bonanza & Faster Tempo 9.18.26 | This week Illinois Football Review SIU Preview: Highlights from the I on the Illini conversation with SIU insider Bucky Dent Illini Men's Basketball - B1G Schedule, Recruiting Update & Faster Tempo | 51m 46s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | Illini Football vs Duke Preview & Big Ten Controversy | IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular 9.11.26 | In This Episode: Illini Football vs Duke Preview: Huge week 2 matchup. Shauna Green Extension: Well deserved. Exclusive Interviews: Insights from Illini football writer Matt Stevens and Illini women’s basketball standout Ciara Parchment. ️ Big Ten Controversy: Reacting to the Michigan vs. Western Michigan | 51m 45s | ||||||
| 9/4/26 | Illinois footballUAB game recap+3 | — | IllinoisUAB+1 | — | IllinoisUAB+5 | — | 51m 52s | ||
| 8/29/26 | Illinois footballseason preview+4 | Brian BarnhartMatt Stevens | IlliniGuys.comIllinois+3 | — | Illinois footballseason preview+5 | — | 51m 50s | ||
| 8/21/26 | Illinois football5-on-5 eligibility rule+3 | — | IlliniGuysBleav | — | Illinois footballBielema+3 | — | 51m 48s | ||
| 8/15/26 | Illinois footballMemorial Stadium upgrades+4 | — | — | Champaign | Illinois footballMemorial Stadium+7 | — | 51m 51s | ||
| 8/8/26 | Illini HoopsMirk's Injury+3 | David Williams | Peoria Coaching Legend | Illinois | Illinois HoopsMirković Injury+4 | — | 51m 47s | ||
| 8/4/26 | B1G Media DaysIllinois Football+3 | — | Busey BankIllini Hoops | Illinois | B1G Media DaysIllinois Football+3 | — | 51m 44s | ||
| 7/24/26 | Illini footballBig Ten Media Days+4 | — | IllinoisIllini athletics+1 | — | Illini footballBret Bielema+4 | — | 50m 00s | ||
| 7/16/26 | Illinois BasketballBig Ten Schedule+3 | — | IlliniGuysBig Ten+1 | IllinoisIowa+1 | Illinois BasketballBig Ten+3 | — | 51m 45s | ||
| 7/10/26 | NBA Summer LeagueIllini Basketball+2 | — | IlliniGuysNBA+1 | — | WaglerNBA Summer League+4 | — | 51m 45s | ||
| 7/4/26 | NBANIL+3 | Michael LeRoy | IlliniGuysNCAA | IlliniKeaton | NBA Guard UNCAA+3 | — | 51m 48s | ||
| 6/26/26 | NBA DraftIllini Athletics+2 | — | IlliniGuysIllini Hoops+1 | ILIA+1 | IlliniNBA Draft+4 | — | 51m 44s | ||
| 6/20/26 | Illini BasketballIllini Football+3 | Ked Prince | IlliniGuysNBA+2 | ILIA+1 | IlliniBasketball Recruiting+3 | — | 51m 47s | ||
| 6/13/26 | Illini BasketballIllini Football+3 | Matt Brown | IlliniGuysNBA+1 | C-U | Illini BasketballIllini Football+4 | — | 50m 50s | ||
| 6/5/26 | basketballrecruiting+4 | CJ MooreMatt Stevens | The AthleticsCruz College Sports | Illinois | Quentin ColemanIllinois basketball+5 | — | 51m 45s | ||
| 5/30/26 | Illini BasketballRoster Update+3 | — | IlliniGuysNBA | — | Illini HoopsBasketball Roster+3 | — | 51m 44s | ||
| 5/23/26 | NBA DraftIllini Golf+3 | — | IlliniGuysNCAA | — | IlliniNBA Draft+4 | — | 51m 48s | ||
| 5/15/26 | Illini HoopsIllini Football Recruiting+3 | Matt StevensSteve Sturm | IlliniGuys | ILIA+1 | Illini HoopsFootball Recruiting+3 | — | 51m 53s | ||
| 5/8/26 | Illini HoopsGolf+4 | Matt Stevens | IlliniGuysNCAA+1 | ILIA+1 | Illini HoopsGolf+5 | — | 51m 53s | ||
| 5/1/26 | Illini BasketballRecruiting Update+4 | — | NuggetsIllini+1 | — | IlliniAyo+5 | — | 51m 49s | ||
| 4/24/26 | Illini basketballNFL Draft+3 | Divine BourrageMike DeCourcy | IlliniGuysBleav | IllinoisIowa+1 | Illini hoopsNFL Draft+3 | — | 51m 56s | ||
| 4/18/26 | Illini roster buildingplayer retention+3 | — | Wisconsin HS | — | Illiniroster building+3 | — | 51m 45s | ||
| 4/10/26 | Final FourPortal Kombat+3 | Ked Prince | — | — | Final FourPortal Kombat+3 | — | 51m 40s | ||
| 4/3/26 | Final FourIllini basketball+3 | Brian BarnhartJay Price+1 | — | — | Final FourIllini+3 | — | 51m 44s | ||
| 3/27/26 | Illini basketballElite Eight+3 | CeCe Parchment | IlliniGuys | IllinoisHouston+1 | Illinibasketball+5 | — | 51m 52s | ||
| 3/21/26 | March MadnessNIL+3 | Matt Brown | ExtraPointsVCU | PennColorado | March MadnessNIL+5 | — | 51m 37s | ||
| 3/13/26 | All-B1GAll-American+3 | — | — | — | WaglerAll-B1G+5 | — | 51m 41s | ||
| 3/6/26 | Illini HoopsMarch Madness+2 | — | Illini Golf CoachIllini Hoops | — | Illini HoopsMarch Madness+3 | — | 51m 38s | ||
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Chart history for IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
Peaked at #57 in HK, currently #57 in HK.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| United States | — | #143 | #143 | — |
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.