Shows
Miller & Condon on the Iowa Sports Radio NetworkAlec Busse talks Cyclones, Bill Bender on College Football & Trent's Picks presented by Circa SportsAlec Busse talks Cyclones, Bill Bender on College Football & Trent's Picks presented by Circa Sports
2025-05-0638 minMiller & Condon on the Iowa Sports Radio NetworkMatt Snyder talks MLB, Alec Busse on the Cyclones & Trent's Picks presented by Circa SportsMatt Snyder talks MLB, Alec Busse on the Cyclones & Trent's Picks presented by Circa Sports
2025-04-2838 minMiller & Condon on the Iowa Sports Radio NetworkWeekend Recap with Cubs, NBA & NHL plus portal commits, Alec Busse talks CyclonesWeekend Recap with Cubs, NBA & NHL plus portal commits, Alec Busse talks Cyclones
2025-04-2141 minMiller & Condon on the Iowa Sports Radio NetworkMLB talk with Matt Snyder, Alec Busse on the Cyclones & Trent's Picks presented by Circa SportsMLB talk with Matt Snyder, Alec Busse on the Cyclones & Trent's Picks presented by Circa Sports
2025-04-0738 minMiller & Condon on the Iowa Sports Radio NetworkTommy Birch on baseball, Alec Busse talks Cyclones & Trent's Picks presented by Circa SportsTommy Birch on baseball, Alec Busse talks Cyclones & Trent's Picks presented by Circa Sports
2025-03-3138 minMiller & Condon on the Iowa Sports Radio NetworkIowa hires Ben McCollum, Iowa State falls to Ole Miss, Alec Busse talks CyclonesIowa hires Ben McCollum, Iowa State falls to Ole Miss, Alec Busse talks Cyclones
2025-03-2441 minMiller & Condon on the Iowa Sports Radio NetworkWeekend Recap on the Cyclones, Hawkeyes & Drake, Alec Busse talks by to talk CyclonesWeekend Recap on the Cyclones, Hawkeyes & Drake, Alec Busse talks by to talk Cyclones
2025-03-0340 minMiller & Condon on the Iowa Sports Radio NetworkKen's Back! Weekend Recap, officiating woes, Alec Busse talks Cyclones & Ladell Betts leaves for NFLKen's Back! Weekend Recap, officiating woes, Alec Busse talks Cyclones & Ladell Betts leaves for NFL
2025-02-2441 minMiller & Condon on the Iowa Sports Radio NetworkWeekend Recap, David Eickholt joins Trent on today's show, Cyclone talk with Alec BusseWeekend Recap, David Eickholt joins Trent on today's show, Cyclone talk with Alec Busse
2025-02-1741 minMiller & Condon on the Iowa Sports Radio NetworkSuper Bowl recap, Is the Chiefs dynasty over? Alec Busse talks CyclonesSuper Bowl recap, Is the Chiefs dynasty over? Alec Busse talks Cyclones
2025-02-1038 minMiller & Condon on the Iowa Sports Radio NetworkSuper Bowl recap, Is the Chiefs dynasty over? Alec Busse talks CyclonesSuper Bowl recap, Is the Chiefs dynasty over? Alec Busse talks Cyclones
2025-02-1041 minMiller & Condon on the Iowa Sports Radio NetworkCyclones fall at home to K-State, Caitlin Clark jersey retirement & Hawkeyes upset USC, Alec Busse talks CyclonesCyclones fall at home to K-State, Caitlin Clark jersey retirement & Hawkeyes upset USC, Alec Busse talks Cyclones
2025-02-0341 minMiller & Condon on the Iowa Sports Radio NetworkChiefs win, Face Eagles in Super Bowl, Cyclone talk with Alec BusseChiefs win, Face Eagles in Super Bowl, Cyclone talk with Alec Busse
2025-01-2741 minMiller & Condon on the Iowa Sports Radio NetworkWeekend Recap, Chiefs survive & NFL Divisional Round thoughts, Cyclones fall to West Virginia with Alec BusseWeekend Recap, Chiefs survive & NFL Divisional Round thoughts, Cyclones fall to West Virginia with Alec Busse
2025-01-2041 minMiller & Condon on the Iowa Sports Radio NetworkWeekend Recap, Has Fran checked out? Can ISU Win it All? NFL Playoff thoughts, Alec Busse stops by to talk CyclonesWeekend Recap, Has Fran checked out? Can ISU Win it All? NFL Playoff thoughts, Alec Busse stops by to talk Cyclones
2025-01-0640 min
The CanesInSight PodcastCanes land CB Emmanuel Karnley + Iowa State preview with Alec Busse of Cyclone AlertD$ and Peter Ariz break down the signing of CB Emmanuel Karnley and are joined by Alec Busse of Cyclone Alert to preview the Pop Tarts bowl against Iowa State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2024-12-2733 min
Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcastEp. 784 - Illinois vs. Iowa State Sweet 16 preview with Alec Busse & Derek PiperLive from Boston, Illini Inquirer previews the Sweet 16! Cyclone Alert's Alec Busse, a University of Illinois graduate, previews Thursday's Sweet 16 matchup between Illinois and Iowa State. Then Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper break down five keys to the game for Illinois as well as an X-factor and their prediction.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:
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2024-03-2844 min
ISN NowSweet Sixteen Showdown with Alec BusseIllinois. Iowa State. The #1 Offense. The #1 Defense.
With this much on the line, Will and Noah had no other option than to bring on an expert: Iowa State Beat Writer... Alec Busse. The former Illini Sports Night correspondent gives us a look into the highly-anticipated matchup.
2024-03-2736 min
TheHoosier.com PodcastIs IU's OL ready to make the impact it needs, IUBB makes final listsAlec Busse and Mason Williams discuss the questions surrounding Indiana's offensive line heading into the 2023 season before talking about more positive developments for IU basketball recruiting in 2024. And finally --- are college sports -- as we all know it -- ready to collapse?
2023-08-031h 15TheHoosier.com PodcastStories from B1G Media Days, hoops visits being scheduledAlec Busse and Mason Williams discuss the biggest storylines from Big Ten Media Days before discussing recent Indiana basketball recruiting developments in the 2024 class.
2023-07-311h 00TheHoosier.com PodcastPreviewing B1G Media Days and Indiana specific storylinesJoin Alec Busse and Mason Williams as they preview Big Ten Football Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium. The two discuss IU storylines heading into the two-day event in Indianapolis and conference-wide topics later in the show.
2023-07-251h 02TheHoosier.com PodcastB1G scheduling format, Football's three newest commitments and updates in '24 basketball pursuitsJoin Alec Busse and Mason Williams of The Hoosier for a discussion on the new Big Ten scheduling format, the three newest IU football commits and the latest in Mike Woodson's basketball pursuits in the 2024 class
2023-06-091h 19TheHoosier.com PodcastThe first four in '24 with Clint CosgroveAlec Busse is joined by Riavls national recruiting analyst Clint Cosgrove to breakdown the first four commits in Indiana's Class of 2024. Later the two talk about what has impressed them among the Big Ten's three new coaching staffs at Purdue, Nebraska and Wisconsin.
2023-05-2459 minTheHoosier.com PodcastWhat Mgbako's commitment means for IU, scouting EYBL talent and Anthony Jones joins IU footballAlec Busse and Mason WIlliams discuss what the addition of Mackenzie Mgbako means for Indiana basketball before a dive into some of Indiana's 2024 and 2025 targets on the Nike EYBL circuit. In the final segment, they breakdown the latest Indiana football transfer addition.
2023-05-171h 03TheHoosier.com PodcastEvaluating the NBA Draft stock of Trayce Jackson-Davis and Jalen Hood-Schifino with Brandon SimbergThe Hoosier's Alec Busse is joined by NBA Draft expert and Busting Brackets contributor Brandon Simberg to discuss the NBA Draft evaluations and projections of Trayce Jackson-Davis and Jalen Hood-Schifino.
2023-05-111h 01TheHoosier.com PodcastMgbako's visit and football reeling in their own recruitsIndiana hosted top 10 overall recruit Mackenzie Mgbako for an official visit last weekend. Alec Busse and Mason Williams breakdown his visit and Indiana's competition for the prized five-star recruit. Later, what happens in Indiana misses on Mgbako? Where can Indiana look next for an impactful scorer in the transfer portal. Two names worth tracking.
Hoosier football has made some additions to thier 2024 class and Tom Allen continues to go after transfer portal targets adding another one on Monday night. An update on the recent committments in Indiana's class.
2023-05-091h 00TheHoosier.com PodcastIndiana basketball adds Anthony Walker, targeting Jordan Dingle two nonconference games in 23-24Alec Busse and Kevin Versa discuss Indiana's addition of Miami (Fla.) transfer Anthony Walker along with the Hoosiers' targeting of Jordan Dingle in the transfer portal before talking about the additions of Harvard and Auburn to Indiana's 2023-24 nonconference schedule.
2023-05-011h 00TheHoosier.com PodcastXavier Johnson returning, hosting a transfer and football lands one of their ownAlec Busse and Keegan Nickoson discuss the impact of Xavier Johnson returning to Indiana for another season under the NCAA's medical hardship waiver and what the potential impact is of transfer target Anthony Walker for Hoosier hoops. Indiana also added a transfer OL from TCU, what it means and how it alters the depth of Indiana's offensive line.
2023-04-271h 04TheHoosier.com PodcastPortal happenings and projecting the future B1G football scheduleAlec, Mason and Keegan discuss the impact of Indiana missing on some of their priority targets in the transfer portal and what it means for the Hoosiers. Later in the show, the trio discusses Big Ten football scheduling models and who IU's protected opponents could be.
2023-04-211h 15TheHoosier.com PodcastB1G portal update, new conference commissioner and recruiting rulesAlec Busse and Keegan Nickoson talk about some of the biggest storylines in the Big Ten's transfer portal comings and goings. The two discuss some of the biggest additions and the surprise moves Michigan has made in the portal and what it could mean before talking about the biggest challenges faces new Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti and the new recruiting rules that the NCAA established on Thursday afternoon.
2023-04-1451 min
TheHoosier.com PodcastOregon transfer Kel'el Ware commits to IndianaOn April 10, Indiana landed one of the highest-ranked players in the transfer portal, former five-star Kel'el Ware, who played his freshman season at Oregon. TheHoosier's associate publisher Alec Busse and staff writers Mason Williams and Kevin Vera breakdown what the addition of Ware means for Indiana in the 2023-24 season and what details need to be met to lead to Ware finding more success with Indiana than he had with Oregon.
2023-04-1132 min
Inside the ArcEp. 69 Shooting it with Sleepers Media's Greg WaddellAlec and Brandon are joined by Sleepers Media's Greg Waddell (@GWizzy12) to dive through the dog days of college basketball's offseason to discuss the rise of Sleeper's Media and how it became one of the most listened to podcasts in Big Ten country before talking about the budding rivalry between Illinois and Michigan with plenty of laughs and a sharing of feelings from each side of the rivalry. At the end of the interview, the three rank Illini basketball player's with the best vibes and do a quick three-round snake draft of Big Ten arenas.
In the f...
2022-08-121h 09Inside the ArcEp. 68 B1G Tiers, 24 second shot clock, a Draft of Champaign eateriesIn episode 68 of Inside the Arc, Alec Busse and Brandon Simberg look ahead to what the Big Ten is going to look like in the next five years by ranking all 16 programs into five different tiers. The top tier includes perennial conference title contenders and the bottom group is some familiar faces that have struggled for a while in the Big Ten. But where does everybody fall?
ESPN's Fran Fraschilla sparked an intense conversation on Twitter about how college basketball would benefit from a 24-second shot clock. One of Alec and Brandon agrees and the other disagrees. W...
2022-08-061h 01Inside the ArcEp. 67 Late summer update on recruiting, roster nuggets and the nonconference scheduleAlec Busse and Brandon Simberg are back for Ep. 67 of Inside the Arc. With the Illini's nonconference schedule finalized heading into the 2022-23 season, they each share their thoughts on the opponents and who they think is the most exciting matchups. How many wins do the Illini have banked on their nonconference schedule? Peach Jam is over, which means the conclusion of the AAU summer circuit. Alec provides some insight into who is the biggest competition for Amani Hanberry in the 2023 class. In the 2024 class, Brandon saw the St. Rita trio of James Brown, Morez Johnson and Nojus Indrusaitis...
2022-07-2959 min
Inside the ArcEp. 66 Analyzing Sim's NBA Draft Big Board, Draft Night Suits and what is best for Kofi CockburnAlec and Brandon talk about the NBA Draft while analyzing why Auburn's Jabari Smith Jr. is atop Brandon's Draft Big Board and why Duke's Paolo Banchero and Purdue's Jaden Ivey are both higher than Gonzaga freshman Chet Holmgren.
Later, they talk about various Big Ten prospects including Wisconsin's Johnny Davis, Iowa's Keegan Murray and Ohio State's E.J. Liddell before diving into what the best scenario is for former Illini and two-time All-American Kofi Cockburn, who is likely to go undrafted.
In the final segment of the show, Alec gives Brandon a series of quick-hitting NB...
2022-06-2251 minInside the ArcEp. 65 May DayAlec and Sim are back after a long break to discuss the major addition of Baylor transfer Matthew Mayer to the 2022-23 Illini roster. The two breakdown what Mayer's addition means for Illinois, how he fits the rotations and if the Illini could add another transfer this offseason. Finally, the two give an offseason update on their Big Ten power rankings and then make a bet in Buzzer Beater at the end of the show on a pair of ACC teams.
2022-05-281h 15Inside the ArcEp. 64 It's that ZZAlec and Brandon talk about the impact of 2024 prospect ZZ Clark committing to the Illini, and how much credit Tim Anderson deserves for landing both Clark brothers in addition to Ty Rodgers and Morez Johnson. Later in the show, the conversation shifts to the impending decision of Kofi Cockburn and what it would mean if he returns to Illinois for a senior season or what it would mean if he left Illinois for a professional career.
2022-04-1938 minInside the ArcEp. 63 A Five Star Commits, Portal Stars and Sim SneezesAlec and Sim react to the news of Skyy Clark committing to the Illini, which gives the Illini one of the best-recruiting classes in the entire country. Find out what the impact of Clark's decision to join the Illini means for the rest of the Illini offseason - and who else the Cardinals could target and how it all could change the roster outlook next season.
2022-04-0847 minInside the ArcEp. 62 Kam Cox on NIL nearly a year into this wild worldAlec flys solo on this edition of Inside the Arc, and welcomes on Kam Cox. Cox is the director of Illinois' NIL department and oversees just about all things related to NIL and Illinois sports. Alec is able to ask Cox several questions related to NIL, including the effects that he thinks it has had on recruiting and what potential future impact the NIL collectives could have on college sports.
2022-04-0640 minInside the ArcEp. 61 Changes Need to be MadeAlec and Brandon talk about some of the big pictures issues that led to the demise of the 2022 Fighting Illini and what changes need to be made for Illinois to have a deeper run in the NCAA Tournament next season. They also define whether or not this season was a success for Illinois despite failing to make it to the Sweet 16, and how additions and subtractions in the transfer portal could dictate the style that Illinois plays with next season.
2022-03-2537 minInside the ArcEp. 60 Mocking the MocksAlec and Brandon react to the NCAA Tournament field and preview what should be a really interesting matchup with Chattanooga in the Round of 64 for the No. 4 seeded Fighting Illini. Find out some of the other interesting matchups along with who could be making a run from the Big Ten in Ep. 60 of Inside the Arc.
2022-03-1441 minInside the ArcEp. 57 Happy MarchAlec and Brandon talk about the Illini's 1-1 week with Ohio State and Michigan with a deep dive into some of the real positives from the two games and some things that are still raising concern for Illinois as the postseason quickly looms. Before the end of the show, Sim gives his Pac-12 update and of course the final segment of the show - buzzer beater.
2022-03-0938 minInside the ArcEp. 59 Bracketology with Mike DeCourcy and B1G Tournament PicksAlec Busse and Brandon Simberg are joined by Mike DeCourcy, FOX Sports lead Bracketologist and regular studio guest for Big Ten Network along and columnist for the Sporting News to talk about all things Bracketology. Find out where DeCourcy has the Illini seeded, what their seeding ceiling is and what needs to happen to reach that ceiling. Before the interview with DeCourcy, Alec and Brandon briefly react to the All-Big Ten teams along with the other awards that were announced on Tuesday morning. At the end of the show, Alec and Brandon reveal their Big Ten Tournament bracket by...
2022-03-081h 00Inside the ArcEp. 58 The Champ is HereAlec and Brandon talk all about the Illini's Big Ten Championship winning victory over Iowa on Sunday night. They talk about what they remember and what they experienced when the court was stormed by Orange Krush along with a discussion into some of the x's and o's of the 74-72 victory. Later in the show, the two reveal their Big Ten awards ballots from top to bottom. At the end, Alec gives a pretty spicy Buzzer Beating take about the North Carolina win over Duke.
2022-03-081h 04Inside the ArcEp. 56 Alec was wrong, Sim was rightAlec and Sim breakdown the Illini's loss to Purdue, something that Sim was adamant would happen. What kind of major takeaways do the guys have from the disappointing loss and is RJ Melendez solidifying himself as an important role player? How many more games can the Illini lose in conference play to still be crowned Big Ten Champions? All of that before a short conversation about a big-time official visitor in Champaign for the Northwestern game on Super Bowl Sunday. At the end of the show in buzzer-beater, Sim talks about the least talked about star in college basketball...
2022-02-1150 minInside the ArcEp. 55 Cross Roads Road TripAlec and Brandon recap the Illini's impressive road victory over Indiana at Assembly Hall to start the show before later getting into a preview of Illinois at Purdue game - a matchup that the two have a rare disagreement on. Find out who thinks Purdue is good enough to overcome their poor defensive play and who thinks the Boilermakers aren't doing enough to close out games. All of that before a loaded Pac-12 update following an all-time game between UCLA and Arizona and Buzzer Beater at the end to wrap things up.
2022-02-071h 09Inside the ArcEp. 54 It's Real NowAlec and Brandon are back to preview Illini's primetime matchup with No. 11 Wisconsin at State Farm Center on Wednesday night. Who needs to play the best for the Illin? Who guards player of the year candidate Johnny Davis? Who is the biggest wild card for the Illini and what can that player do for the Illini to come out on top against the Badgers? Answers to all of those questions on this episode of Inside the Arc and a "hot" take from Alec about this season's Duke team.
2022-02-0143 minInside the ArcEp. 53 It's about to get realAlec and Brandon reveal their biggest takeaways from the Illini's 2-1 stretch with wins over Michigan State and Northwestern and loss to Maryland. They talk about what the impact of the freshman could be with a tough month of February coming on the horizon before introducing a new segment at the end of the show called "Buzzer Beater" where they share a couple of their takes on the national college basketball scene.
2022-01-3151 minInside the ArcEp. 52 Beloing in DefeatAlec and Brandon recap the Illini's loss to Purdue including the return of Andre Curbelo from injury and what it means for Illinois in the long term and how the backcourt situation is going to play out later in the season. At the end of the show, there is a conversation about who is the best team that the Illini have played this season - Arizona or Purdue?
2022-01-1949 minInside the ArcEp. 51 Ant Invasion!Alec and Brandon are joined by the one and only Ant Wright to talk about the storylines and where they come from before the Illini vs. Michigan game on Friday night. Later in the show, the conversation shifts towards what has gone wrong for the 7-6 Wolverines this season and whether or not Wright thinks the problems can be fixed before it's too late. And at the end of the interview, the next college basketball superstar joins the show for a quick hello and goodbye.
2022-01-131h 13Inside the ArcEp. 50 Two wins and a diagnosis of the B1GAlec and Brandon do a brief recap of the Illini's wins vs. Minnesota and Maryland coming out of their 13-day pause, due to 10 positive COVID-19 tests within the team. After discussing the two wins, the conversation shifts to what has made Wisconsin's Johnny Davis so good this season and the rest of the Big Ten Player of the Year discussion. Finally, Alec and Brandon debate who the best team in the Big Ten is as of early January and what the conference picture could look like in a couple of weeks.
2022-01-071h 11Inside the ArcEp. 49 Goodby Marlee Wierda, Happy New Year!Alec and Brandon are joined by Marlee Wierda, formerly of WCIA in Champaign to relive some of her favorite memories of her time in Champaign covering Illinois football and men's basketball before she moves up the chain to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she will have the ability to cover an "amazing" former Illini. After the conversation with Marlee, Alec and Brandon have some fun tying New Year's traditions to college basketball programs across the country in a spinoff of something the Field of 68 Media Network did for Thanksgiving.
2022-01-0454 minInside the ArcEp. 48 Remembering the '01 and '02 teams with Sean HarringtonTwo time Big Ten Champion Sean Harrington joins Alec and Brandon to remember the back-to-back B1G Championships.
2021-12-1639 minInside the ArcEp 47: Arizona's Impressive ShowingAlec and Brandon discuss the Illini's 83-79 loss to No. 11 Arizona on Saturday night at State Farm Center. Later in the show, Alec and Sim are joined by Kevin Sweeney of Sports Illustrated for further discussion of the game and some brief big picture things in college basketball.
2021-12-1354 minInside the ArcEp. 46 Time to buy Illini stock again?Alec and Brandon recap the Illini's impressive road win at Iowa from Monday night before looking at the Big Ten from a big picture with a fun game or buy, sell or hold on several of the team's in the conference.
2021-12-0847 minInside the ArcEp. 45 Nothing is going rightAlec and Brandon talk about all the health issues that are facing the Illini early in the season, the way the Illini have played in their last three games against Cincinnati, Kansas State and UTRGV, and then spend a short amount of time previewing Notre Dame and talk about the latest recruiting win.
2021-11-291h 10Inside the ArcEp. 44 Marquette MiseryAlec and Brandon talk about the Illini's disappointing 67-66 loss to Marquette.
2021-11-1743 minInside the ArcEp. 43 Kofi's suspension and exhibition recapOn Ep. 43 of Inside the Arc, Alec and Brandon talk about Kofi Cockburn's three-game suspension for selling apparel on the Player's Trunk and recap what they saw in Illinois' two exhibitions games.
2021-11-0438 minInside the ArcEp. 42 Robbie HummelAlec and Brandon are joined by Robbie Hummel of the Field of 68 media network, ESPN and Big Ten Network. Not to mention, an all-time great at Purdue. The three breakdowns the top-half of the Big Ten including Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, Maryland, Michigan, Purdue, Michigan State and Rutgers. They end the conversation with a fun talk about the All-Big Ten team at the start and end of the season. Before the interview, Alec and Brandon talk about Illinois' open practice and takeaways from Big Ten Basketball Media Days.
2021-10-151h 09Inside the ArcEp. 41. Practice is Here!Alec Busse and Brandon Simberg are joined by James Boyd of the Herald and Review to talk about what they are most excited about heading into Illinois basketball's media day on Friday, Oct. 1. Topics of conversation include the starting five, who replaces Ayo Dosunmu's presence on the court and in the locker room plus what needs to happen for this to be a good season.
2021-10-0152 minInside the ArcEp. 40 B1G Schedule Release PartyThe Big Ten released their conference basketball schedule on Wednesday, so Brandon SImberg and Alec Busse break down the Illini's conference schedule from marquee matchups to trap games and everything in between. At the end of the show, they give their record prediction for the conference schedule.
2021-09-0930 minInside the ArcEp. 39 Ayo's summer league & non-con breakdownAlec and Brandon talk about Ayo Dosunmu's Summer League Performance with the Bulls and then break down the nonconference schedule release.
2021-08-1933 minInside the ArcEp. 38 Recapping the '21 DraftAlec and Brandon recap the 2021 NBA Draft from an Illini perspective while giving their opinions on Ayo Dosunmu's landing spot with the Chicago Bulls and Giorgi Bezhanishvili's landing with the Denver Nuggets on a summer league contract.
2021-08-0137 minInside the ArcEp. 37 🚨 EMERGENCY 🚨 Kofi Cockburn is back for a junior seasonAlec and Brandon give their instant reaction to the breaking news of Kofi Cockburn returning to Illinois for a junior season. The two break down what it means for the Illini, their Big Ten chances and how this impacts the national scene of college basketball along with a discussion into what expectations should be for the All-American.
2021-07-1742 minInside the ArcEp. 36 EMERGENCY Kofi Cockburn is in the transfer portalAlec and Brandon break down all the angles of Kofi Cockurn's shocking decision to enter the transfer portal.
2021-07-0230 minInside the ArcEp. 35 Sim's hour to ShineAlec and Brandon talk deep about Brandon's time at the NBA Combine and Richwoods High School for the live period. Sim gives deep breakdown into both Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn's NBA Draft prospects as well as other players from the Big Ten and the country before moving on to talk about some of the Illini's biggest targets in the Class of 2022 and 2023.
2021-06-291h 08Inside the ArcEp. 34 Neel Ganta - The Brain of Illini HoopsAlec and Brandon are joined by Neel Ganta in this edition of Inside the Arc to learn more about the analytical influence Ganta has had on Illini basketball in the last two years from defensive adjustments to lineups and different rotations.
2021-05-2134 minInside the ArcEp. 33 Emergency Assistant Coaching PodcastAlec and Brandon react to the breaking news of Illinois' hiring of Chester Frazier to fill one of the voids left by Orlando Antigua and Chin Coleman both moving to assistant roles at Kentucky. Later in the show, Alec and Sim are joined by Orange and Blue News Illinois basketball insider Jeff Karzen to discuss the entirety of the Illini assistant coaching world and recruiting news as well.
2021-05-0639 minInside the ArcEp. 32 The State of College Basketball with Deon ThomasAlec and Brandon are joined by former Illini Deon Thomas to dive into a conversation about the dynamics of college basketball with the transfer portal, NIL, the coaching carousel and the one-and-done rule/G-League option for highly recruited high school players.
2021-04-2745 minInside the ArcEp. 31 Jeremy WooAlec and Brandon are joined by Sports Illustrated NBA Draft analyst Jeremy Woo to discuss the draft prospects of Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn and other players from around the Big Ten. Before the interview, Alec and Brandon discuss the addition of Alfonso Plummer, and what that means for the Illini backcourt in 2021-22.
2021-04-2236 minInside the ArcEp. 30 Mask(less) DosAlec and Brandon are joined by Ayo Dosunmu to discuss his Illini career, his NBA Draft preparation and give him an opportunity to say one final thing to Illini fans. After the interview, the guys break down what Brandin Podziemski's commitment to Illinois means for the future of the Illini program and what his addition to the Class of 2021 means.
2021-04-1429 minInside the ArcEp. 29 Emergency Pod: Adam Miller enters the Transfer PortalAlec and Sim kick off season two of Inside the Arc with a conversation of Adam Miller's decision to enter the transfer portal.
2021-04-0221 minInside the ArcEp. 28 The First Last OneIn the final episode of the first season of Inside the Arc, Alec and Brandon break down what went wrong in the Illini's loss to Loyola-Chicago in the Round of 32, talk offseason storylines and rank the five best moments of the season. Stay tuned for the end when Brandon and Alec preview what season two of Inside the Arc entails.
2021-03-2444 minInside the ArcEp. 27 The Lion is RoaringAlec and Brandon are joined by Robert Rosenthal, the publisher of IlliniBoard, to better understand what Illinois locking up a one seed and winning the Big Ten Tournament Championship. Robert also gives his Mt. Rushmore of Illinois basketball players and talks about what his ideal situation for Illinois in the NCAA Tournament is.
2021-03-1742 minInside the ArcEp. 26 "Amazing"Alec and Sim briefly recap Illinois' Big Ten Tournament Championship game win and preview the NCAA Tournament.
2021-03-1554 minInside the ArcEp. 25 B1G Words with Brendan QuinnAlec and Brandon are joined by the Athletic's Brendan Quinn to discuss the Illinois and Michigan beef and the Big Ten Tournament in the 25th episode of Inside the Arc.
2021-03-111h 03Inside the ArcEp. 24 The "One" WeekAlec and Brandon are joined by recurring guest Mike LaTulip to recap the Illini's memorable week, which included two road wins over No. 2 Michigan and No. 7 Ohio State. The three also look back on the Illini's season in a holistic view, talk Big Ten Tournament and have one final debate on Big Ten Player of the Year.
2021-03-081h 20Inside the ArcEp. 23 Driving the (Joey) Lane Pt. 2Alec and Brandon are happy to be joined by Joey Lane for the second time to preview the Illini's matchup with Ohio State on Saturday.
2021-03-0650 minInside the ArcEp. 22 All Piped UpAlec and Brandon are joined by Illini Inquirer's lead basketball reporter Derek Piper to breakdown a hectic week in Illini hoops, talk recruiting targets, transfer portal targets and how much fun it has been to cover this Illinois basketball season.
2021-02-2651 minInside the ArcEp. 21 Things are Peachy with MeachamIllinois basketball has won seven-straight games, so Alec and Brandon called up former Illini Trent Meacham to discover what he thinks the ceiling is for this Illinois team, breakdown the positives and negative moments during the win streak and he shares stories of Micahel Jordan watching his Illini teams play.
2021-02-2344 minInside the ArcEp. 20 Trotting to MinnesotaAlec and Brandon are joined by Isaac Trotter of the Post Bulletin to preview the Illinois at Minnesota game on Saturday. The three also make their case for their first-team All-Big Ten members, the Ayo Dosunmu vs. Luka Garza Player of the Year debate and potential Big Ten cinderella's come March Madness.
2021-02-201h 05Inside the ArcEp. 19 Illini are Flyin' High with Stephen BardoAlec and Brandon are joined by former Illini point guard Stephen Bardo to discuss his Illinois career, the Flyin' Illini and where this Illinois team stands right now after three straight Big Ten wins.
2021-02-0541 minInside the ArcEp. 18: The One We Have All Been Waiting ForAlec and Brandon preview Illinois' game against Iowa on Friday night with Sean Bock of 247Sports and Hawkeye Insider.
2021-01-2937 minInside the ArcEp. 17 Is the Sky Falling?Brandon and Alec talk about the problems that Illinois is having over their back-to-back losses to Maryland and Ohio State at State Farm Center.
2021-01-1836 minInside the ArcEp. 16 Driving the (Joey) LaneAlec and Brandon are joined by former Ohio State Buckeye Joey Lane to preview the Ohio State at Illinois matchup on Saturday. Joey gives the answer to Belleville, Illinois, native EJ Liddell being a Buckeye, explains his special relationship with Ohio State Head Coach Chris Holtmann and tells a funny story about the time he was cut from a basketball team by Doug Gottlieb.
2021-01-1538 minInside the ArcEp. 15 The Man in the MiddleBrandon is back with Alec on Ep. 15 and the guys are joined by Illinois' all-time leader in points scored Deon Thomas. Thomas is the host of the Champaign on Ice podcast, color commentator for Illini basketball games with Learfield Sports and is an associate director of development in the Illinois athletic department. Deon shares stories of his playing days in an Illini uniform and also breakdown what he is seeing from this Illinois team.
2021-01-1242 minInside the ArcEp. 14 The Tortoise Beats the HareAlec is joined by former Illini and current TBT House of Paign Head Coach Mike LaTulip to breakdown Illinois' 66-63 loss to Maryland on Sunday.
2021-01-1128 minInside the ArcEp. 13 Talkin' TerpsAlec and Brandon are joined by two of Maryland's beat writers to preview the Illinois vs. Maryland game. Before the preview, Alec and Sim rerank the top-7 teams in the Big Ten after close a month of conference play.
2021-01-1045 minInside the ArcEp. 12: It's all "Good"Alec and Sim are joined by Gavin Good of the Peoria Journal-Star and Illini Inquirer to breakdown Illinois' 98-81 win at Penn State.
2020-12-2434 minInside the ArcEp. 11 Taken to the RACAlec and Sim breakdown Rutgers 91-88 upset of No. 13 Illinois on Sunday.
2020-12-2130 minInside the ArcEp. 10 Cayce at the RimAlec and Brandon are joined by former Illini guard Drew Cayce to hear some funny Brad Underwood stories and when he knew that the Underwood tenure started to click.
2020-12-1823 minInside the ArcEp. 9 Tulip and UpsetAlec and Brandon are joined by former Illini and current TBT House of 'Paign Head Coach Mike LaTulip to take a deep dive into the Illini's performance this season and even talk about the future of Illinois' TBT squad.
2020-12-1446 minInside the ArcEp. 8 Climbing a Hill into Tiger CountryIn Ep. 8 Alec and Brandon are joined by two guests. Former Illini and third all-time leading scorer Malcolm Hill joined the podcast to talk about playing in Braggin' Rights and his best memories of the rivalry game. Then, Alec and Sim are joined by Adam Reckamp who used to cover Missouri hoops for the Missourian in Columbia, Missouri.
2020-12-1127 minInside the ArcEp. 7 Going to a Blue (Devil) HellAlec and Sim are joined by Brendan Marks who covers Duke basketball for the Athletic to preview the Illini's second consecutive top-10 game. Before the conversation with Brendan, Alec and Sim break down the Illini side of this marquee matchup on 'Super Tuesday.'
2020-12-0833 minInside the ArcEp. 6 Nitty Gritty with Mike CarpenterAlec and Sim go in-depth breaking down Illinois' first loss of the season to No. 2 Baylor with the host of "The 200 Level Podcast" Mike Carpenter while also briefly looking ahead to the Duke and Braggin' Rights games next week.
2020-12-0522 minInside the ArcEp. 5 From 05 to top-5 with Lon TayAlec and Brandon are joined by Lon Tay of ESPN 93.5 in Champaign to talk about the Illini's matchup with No. 2 Baylor ahead of Wednesday's top-five matchup in Indianapolis.
2020-12-0231 minInside the ArcEp. 4 Low Expectations?Alec and Sim break down the Illini's first three games while talking about the positives the discuss the negatives that Illini fans should be concerned about heading into the Jimmy V Classic and a matchup with the No. 2 Baylor Bears.
2020-11-2836 minInside the ArcEp. 3 Storming the Barn with BarnhartAlec and Brandon are joined by Brian Barnhart - the voice of the Fighting Illini - to talk about Illinois basketball's MTE in Champaign, the impact Ayo Dosunmu has had on the Illini program and the building rivalry with the Iowa Hawkeyes.
2020-11-2422 minInside the ArcEp. 2 Failing to Ty the KnotAlec and Brandon are joined by Brad Sturdy of Orange and Blue News to talk about Illinois' struggles on the recruiting trail and talk about the Illini's Big Ten schedule. After the interview, Alec and Brandon rank the top several teams in the Big Ten in their eyes.
2020-11-2047 minInside the ArcEp. 1 High ExpectationsIn the first episode of Inside the Arc, Alec and Brandon dive into Illinois' 2020-21 basketball roster and preview Illinois' nonconference schedule.
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