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05/12/26 Hour 2: Curt Bishop of Sports Illustrated & Redbird Rants talks Cardinals early season success; Tuesday Draft - Best Chicago Athletes; Cooper goes on Summer Break
May 12, 2026
51m 30s
05/12/26 Hour 1: Andrej Stojakovic's NBA Draft Stock is on the rise - Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports tell us the latest; Illini Men's Basketball Schedule breakdown
May 12, 2026
55m 01s
05/11/26 Hour 2: Keaton, Kylan, & Andrej rep Illini at NBA Draft Combine; Cam Wagner chooses Oregon over Illinois; Evan's World Cup Preview
May 11, 2026
51m 08s
05/11/26 Hour 1: Rick Horton talks Cardinals season; Pierre Noujaim from Fox 9 Minneapolis on T-Wolves tying series with Spurs; Illini Headlines
May 11, 2026
55m 00s
05/08/26 Hour 2: Steve Greenberg from Chicago Sun-Times talks Cubs insane win streak; Ravi Lulla of Hurrdat Sports weighs in on who "won" Big Ten Football offseason; Our Friday Toasts!
May 8, 2026
53m 59s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/12/26 | 05/12/26 Hour 2: Curt Bishop of Sports Illustrated & Redbird Rants talks Cardinals early season success; Tuesday Draft - Best Chicago Athletes; Cooper goes on Summer Break | Curt Bishop of Sports Illustrated and Redbird Rants joins the show to discuss the Cardinals’ strong start to the season, what’s fueling their early success, and whether it can continue over the long haul. The guys also hold a Tuesday Draft featuring the best Chicago athletes of all time, sparking plenty of debate and nostalgia, before sending Intern Cooper off in style as he heads into summer break. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook! | 51m 30s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | 05/12/26 Hour 1: Andrej Stojakovic's NBA Draft Stock is on the rise - Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports tell us the latest; Illini Men's Basketball Schedule breakdown | Andrej Stojakovic’s NBA Draft stock continues to climb, and Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports joins the show to break down why scouts are becoming increasingly intrigued by his upside and overall fit at the next level. Are the chances of him leaving Illinois on the rise? The guys also dive into the latest outlook for the Illinois men’s basketball schedule, highlighting key matchups, difficult stretches, and opportunities for the Illini heading into the season. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook! | 55m 01s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | 05/11/26 Hour 2: Keaton, Kylan, & Andrej rep Illini at NBA Draft Combine; Cam Wagner chooses Oregon over Illinois; Evan's World Cup Preview | Illinois is well represented at the NBA Draft Combine as Keaton Wagler, Kylan Boswell, and Andrej Stojakovic all look to boost their draft stock in front of scouts and executives. The guys also react to top in-state recruit Cam Warner committing to Oregon over Illinois and what it means for the Illini moving forward. Plus, Evan previews the upcoming World Cup and discusses the biggest storylines and teams to watch heading into the tournament. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! | 51m 08s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | 05/11/26 Hour 1: Rick Horton talks Cardinals season; Pierre Noujaim from Fox 9 Minneapolis on T-Wolves tying series with Spurs; Illini Headlines | Rick Horton joins the show to break down the Cardinals’ season, including what’s gone right lately and where the team still needs to improve as the summer approaches. Pierre Noujaim from Fox 9 Minneapolis also stops by to discuss the Timberwolves evening up their playoff series with the Spurs and what changed after Game 3. Plus, the latest Illini headlines, including updates from Illinois football and basketball. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. | 55m 00s | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | 05/08/26 Hour 2: Steve Greenberg from Chicago Sun-Times talks Cubs insane win streak; Ravi Lulla of Hurrdat Sports weighs in on who "won" Big Ten Football offseason; Our Friday Toasts!✨ | Chicago CubsBig Ten Football+4 | Steve GreenbergRavi Lulla | Chicago Sun-TimesHurrdat Sports+1 | Chicago | Chicago Cubswinning streak+5 | — | 53m 59s | |
| 5/8/26 | 05/08/26 Hour 1: Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer talks Illinois basketball offseason & high school recruitment; Illini football's Friday Night Games; T-Wolves vs Spurs Game 3 Preview✨ | Illinois basketball offseasonhigh school recruitment+4 | Kyle Tausk | Illini InquirerIllinois Fighting Illini+2 | — | Illinois basketballhigh school recruitment+4 | — | 55m 02s | |
| 5/7/26 | 05/07/26 Hour 2: Illini basketball predicted to win National Title in 2027; Illinois Football to win 9 games?; Spurs SPANK Timberwolves in Game 2✨ | Illinois basketballIllinois football+3 | — | Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketballIllinois Fighting Illini football+2 | ChampaignDetroit | Illinois Fighting IlliniNational Title+5 | — | 52m 02s | |
| 5/7/26 | 05/07/26 Hour 1: NCAA Releases new March Madness Bracket; Jacob Infante returns to talk Bears & NFL Free Agency - Joey Bosa to the Bears?; Cubs on an absolute tear over the last 20 games!✨ | NCAA March MadnessChicago Bears+4 | Jacob Infante | NCAAChicago Bears+1 | — | NCAAMarch Madness+5 | — | 54m 58s | |
| 5/6/26 | 05/06/26 Hour 2: Ayo Dosumnu is back for T-Wolves vs Spurs!; Bears are favorites to land David Njoku; Best sporting event you've ever seen in person✨ | Ayo DosunmuTimberwolves+4 | — | TimberwolvesSpurs+1 | — | Ayo DosunmuTimberwolves+5 | — | 52m 32s | |
| 5/6/26 | 05/06/26 Hour 1: Illini Men's Tennis Head Coach Brad Dancer talks Super Regional vs Ohio State; Thunder beat Lakers, and Jordan vs LeBron debate fires up again; Evan vs Jerry West & Bob Cousy✨ | Illini Men's TennisSuper Regional+4 | Brad Dancer | Ohio StateThunder+1 | — | Illini Men's TennisBrad Dancer+8 | — | 47m 30s | |
| 5/5/26 | 05/05/26 Hour 2: Jordan vs LeBron debate ahead of Lakers vs Thunder & HEATED texts; Tuesday Draft - Best Fiction Moms✨ | NBA debateLakers vs Thunder+3 | — | LakersThunder+1 | — | JordanLeBron+5 | — | 51m 56s | |
| 5/5/26 | 05/05/26 Hour 1: Tom Michael returns to the University of Illinois; Chris Hine talks T-Wolves stealing Game 1 from Spurs, TSJ says he'll dunk on Wemby; Cardinals & Cubs get big wins✨ | University of IllinoisMinnesota Timberwolves+5 | Chris Hine | University of IllinoisMinnesota Star Tribune+4 | — | Tom MichaelUniversity of Illinois+6 | — | 54m 57s | |
| 5/4/26 | 05/04/26 Hour 2: Chris Block follows up on Golden Tempo's Kentucky Derby win and why he knew it was a possibility; Jeff Jones talks Cardinals, previews series vs Brewers; Do you wear Jerseys?✨ | Kentucky DerbySt. Louis Cardinals+4 | Chris BlockJeff Jones | Golden TempoSt. Louis Cardinals+1 | — | Kentucky DerbyGolden Tempo+5 | — | 52m 33s | |
| 5/4/26 | 05-04-26 HOUR 1: Recapping a huge weekend of Illini Sports; Cardinals & Cubs Grades after 1 month of the season; Evan Stone's Star Wars Thoughts✨ | Illinois Fighting Illini sportsMLB season grades+5 | Evan Stone | Illinois Fighting IlliniSt. Louis Cardinals+1 | — | Illinois sportsCardinals+7 | — | 54m 58s | |
| 5/1/26 | 05-01-26 Hour 2: Carson Gourdie talks Bret Bielema's presser & why Freshmen will get a lot of playing time; More on Andrej Stojakovic in the NBA Draft; We pick Kentucky Derby horses; Friday Toasts✨ | Bret Bielema press conferenceIllinois freshmen playing time+3 | Carson Gourdie | — | — | Bret BielemaIllinois freshmen+4 | — | 49m 47s | |
| 5/1/26 | 05-01-26 Hour 1: Michael Rand from Minneapolis Star Tribune talks Terrance Shannon Jr's HUGE night for T-Wolves & win over Denver; EVERYTHING you need to know about The Kentucky Derby with Chris Block✨ | NBA PlayoffsTerrence Shannon Jr.+3 | Michael RandChris Block | Minneapolis Star TribuneT-Wolves+1 | — | Terrence Shannon Jr.Timberwolves+5 | — | 1h 03m 19s | |
| 4/30/26 | 04-30-26 Hour 2: Chris Kwiecinski of FOX32 Chicago talks Bears draft and gives an early outlook on the 2026 season; Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune talks Ayo Dosunmu's impact on the T-Wolves✨ | Chicago Bears draftAyo Dosunmu impact+3 | Chris KwiecinskiChris Hine | FOX32 ChicagoMinnesota Star Tribune+3 | — | NFL DraftChicago Bears+5 | — | 50m 45s | |
| 4/30/26 | 04-30-26 Hour 1: Pierre Noujaim of Fox9 Minneapolis talks Ayo Dosunmu & T-Wolves in the NBA Plaoffs,; Illini Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Announced✨ | NBA PlayoffsAyo Dosunmu+3 | Pierre Noujaim | Fox9 MinneapolisIllinois Athletics Hall of Fame+1 | — | Ayo DosunmuNBA Playoffs+3 | — | 54m 54s | |
| 4/29/26 | 04-29-26 Hour 2: NCAA Tournament expands from 68 to 76 teams - Can they get this right? We read your texts; Tuesday Draft Results - best place to drink a beer!✨ | NCAA Tournamentsports expansion+3 | — | NCAA Tournament | — | NCAA Tournament76 teams+3 | — | 36m 55s | |
| 4/29/26 | 04-29-26 Hour 1: Latest on Andrej Stojakovic declaring for NBA Draft and what fans need to know; Illini Headlines; Latest on Cubs, Cardinals, and NL Central✨ | NBA DraftAndrej Stojakovic+4 | — | IlliniCubs+1 | NL Central | Andrej StojakovicNBA Draft+5 | — | 54m 55s | |
| 4/28/26 | 04-28-26 Hour 2: Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports talks Illini at NFL Draft & Chicago Bears; Our Tuesday Draft - Best Places to Drink a Beer✨ | NFL DraftIllinois Fighting Illini+3 | Brian Teague | Chicago State of Mind SportsIllinois Fighting Illini+1 | — | NFL DraftIllinois Fighting Illini+3 | — | 36m 35s | |
| 4/28/26 | 04-28-26 Hour 1: We're back! Illinois football had a great weekend at the NFL Draft; Chicago Bears Draft Grades; Recap of The Oskees at State Farm Center✨ | NFL DraftChicago Bears+3 | — | Illinois footballChicago Bears | State Farm Center | Illinois footballNFL Draft+3 | — | 54m 59s | |
| 4/24/26 | 04/24/26 Hour 2: Glenn Kinley talks Illini players prepping for NFL Draft, Illinois Marathon, and local sports; "Around the Bases" looks at MLB Headlines; Friday Toasts!✨ | NFL DraftIllinois Marathon+3 | Glenn Kinley | Illinois Fighting IlliniMajor League Baseball | Illinois | Glenn KinleyIllinois Fighting Illini+3 | — | 52m 21s | |
| 4/24/26 | 04/24/26 Hour 1: Jacob Infante from Pro Fooball & Sports News talks Chicago Bears & NFL Draft; Illini Headlines; "Name A Forgettable Franchise"✨ | Chicago BearsNFL Draft+3 | Jacob Infante | Pro Football & Sports NewsChicago Bears+1 | — | Chicago BearsNFL Draft+3 | — | 54m 59s | |
| 4/23/26 | 04/23/26 Hour 2: Illini Wrestling's Zac Braunagel talks competing in US Open Championships; more NFL Draft talk; Cubs win a walk-off; Things you CAN'T say at The Masters✨ | WrestlingNFL Draft+3 | Zac Braunagel | Illini wrestlingChicago Cubs+1 | — | Zac BraunagelIllini wrestling+5 | — | 51m 35s | |
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