Light The I
Illini everything with Scott Beatty & Robert Rosenthal
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| 10/23/26 |  Episode 79 - Will Leitch | Scott and Robert look at the big expectations for both Illini men's and women's basketball before previewing the upcoming Illinois vs. Oregon football game and the impact of a 24-team playoff on the Illini. Then they welcome Illinois alum Will Leitch, a national sportswriter (The Athletic) and author, to discuss college football. | 1h 22m 38s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 | Episode 78 - Cincinnati ChILLi Three-Way | Scott & Robert get caught up on I-lights, discuss today's football press conference coming out of the bye week, and Robert's share's his basketball thoughts after attending the exhibition in Cincinnati over the weekend. | 52m 18s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 |  Episode 77 - Halftime | Scott and Robert break down the latest in Illinois football before heading to the court for a look at Illini women’s basketball. They discuss what they’re seeing in practice, how the team is coming together, and what fans should watch for as the season approaches. | 1h 07m 03s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | Episode 76 - Floating After a Win + Jeana Kempe | Scott and Robert dive into the I-Lights of the past few days, including even more high projections for men's and women's basketball. Then they wade into what the potential could be for Illini quarterback Michael Clayton, after he made a big splash against Michigan State. Finally, it's a full immersion into Illinois swimming and diving with head coach Jeana Kempe. | 1h 17m 28s | ||||||
| 10/11/26 | Bonus Episode - Michigan State Postgame | Scott & Robert return to the tailgate to discuss the overtime win at Michigan State under the glow of a very bright "I". | 23m 50s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | Episode 75 - Big Ten Basketball Media Days | Scott & Robert headed to Chicago for Big Ten Basketball Media Days. This episode includes three interviews: Brad Underwood, Andrej Stojakovic, and David Mirkovic. Topics include Greek food, David Mirkovic playing water polo, and Brad Underwood mowing Robert's lawn. | 50m 14s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | Episode 74 - Crazy. Stupid. Love. | Scott and Robert react to Bret Bielema's Monday press conference comments and the myriad of emotions the fanbase is feeling after a disappointing 2-3 record for footballl, and Robert shares why he's taking the long view. Plus, a look at the "I-Lights" of the past few days, including men's hoops, volleyball and soccer. 00:00 Intro02:58 I-Lights21:00 Many feelings about football27:25 Crazy. Stupid. Love42:20 Wrap Up | 44m 13s | ||||||
| 10/4/26 | Bonus Episode - Purdue Postgame | Scott & Robert discuss the most confusing loss of the last few seasons - a homecoming loss to a Purdue team that had lost 19 consecutive Big Ten games. | 27m 50s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | Episode 73 - Will the Illini Hard-Boil Purdue? | Scott and Robert look ahead to the upcoming matchup against Purdue. | 46m 40s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | Episode 72 - DC Talk | Scott and Robert break down Bobby Hauck's departure from the team, talk Illinois volleyball's recent success, and follow up on the pumpkin conversation. | 52m 20s | ||||||
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| 9/26/26 | Bonus Episode - Ohio State Postgame | Scott and Robert discuss the 42-19 loss to Ohio State in this bonus episode. | 29m 10s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | Episode 71 - Will It Be Close at the Horseshoe? + Carey Davis | Scott and Robert sit down with Carey Davis, a former Illini fullback, Super Bowl champion, and current Illini radio analyst to talk about his time at Illinois, his NFL career, and his perspective on the Illini today. | 58m 20s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | Episode 70 - The Saluki Debrief | Pumpkin spice season is here...is it worth the hype? ☕🎃 Plus, Scott and Robert dive into their post-SIU thoughts, Coach Green's contract extension, and an interesting question that came up in Iowa's post-game press conference. | 45m 26s | ||||||
| 9/20/26 | Bonus Episode - SIU Postgame | Scott and Robert discuss the 48-10 win over SIU. | 26m 24s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | Episode 69 - Talking Illini and B1G Football with Matt Fortuna | Matt Fortuna, founder of The Inside Zone, joins Scott and Robert for an in-depth conversation on Illini football and the latest around the B1G. | 1h 12m 20s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | Episode 68 - Duke Blue Levels | What's the scoop? 🍦 Scott and Robert recap the Duke game and serve up their take on the Illini's performance. | 42m 34s | ||||||
| 9/13/26 | Bonus Episode - Duke Postgame | Scott and Robert discuss Illinois' 31-27 battle with Duke. | 30m 31s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | Episode 67 - Brandon Lloyd | Former Illinois wide receiver and NFL veteran Brandon Lloyd joins Scott and Robert to reflect on his playing career, from some of his favorite moments at Illinois to the coaches and teammates who helped pave the way for his success. | 47m 26s | ||||||
| 9/4/26 | Bonus Episode - UAB Postgame | Scott and Robert discuss the UAB game from the field after the game. | 26m 10s | ||||||
| 9/1/26 | Episode 66 - A Guide to Football Game Day | It’s officially game week! We’ve got your guide to the Illinois football home opener, including important updates for this season and a behind-the-scenes look at UIPD Captain Joe McCullough’s role with the athletics department. Plus, we take a closer look at the Illinois fan experience.Fighting Illini Football Gameday Guide: https://fightingillini.com/feature/footballgamedayguide | 1h 11m 03s | ||||||
| 8/27/26 | Episode 65 - Martin O'Donnell | Former All-American offensive lineman Martin O’Donnell joins Scott and Robert to discuss his journey from player to radio analyst and what it’s like experiencing Illinois sports now as a fan. He reflects on how the program has changed since his playing days, shares his thoughts on the current state of Illinois football, and offers his outlook for the 2026 season. | 1h 04m 53s | ||||||
| 8/25/26 | Episode 64 - Chris Tamas | It’s the first day of classes, so Scott and Robert kick off the episode by sharing some college stories and debating an important question: do you go to your first day of classes? They also break down their thoughts from Illinois football’s open practice, discuss the men’s basketball non-conference schedule, and sit down with Illinois volleyball head coach Chris Tamas to preview the upcoming season. | 1h 28m 22s | ||||||
| 8/21/26 | Episode 63 - Football Camp (Defense) | After covering the offensive side of the ball in the last episode, Scott and Robert discuss the defense. The scheme, the players, and how it relates to Tecmobowl. Also, I-Lights and some praise for Pat Bryant. | 44m 24s | ||||||
| 8/18/26 | Episode 62 - Football Camp (Offense) + Stephanie Record | There's signs all over campus that a new school year is about to begin, so it's time to dive into preseason football camp with a look at Illinois' offense. Then, Scott and Robert welcome Stephanie Record, who's retiring after 32 seasons as Illinois' head cheerleading coach and also serves as director of Crisis Nursery. 00:00 Intro05:22 I-Lights17:54 Football Camp - The Offense47:08 Stephanie Record1:06:06 Wrap UpTo donate to Crisis Nursey, visit: https://crisisnursery.net/ | 1h 11m 29s | ||||||
| 8/14/26 | Episode 61 - Illini Football Media Day | Scott & Robert set up on the patio of the Smith Center to interview eight Illini players during Illini Media Day. In order, here are interviews with wide receiver Jayshon Platt, running back Ca'Lil Valentine, tight end Christian Abney, center Jake Renfro, linebacker Robert Edmondson, linebacker Daniel Brown, defensive lineman Darrell Prater, and defensive lineman Joe Barna. | 1h 20m 41s | ||||||
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