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Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 264: KJ and Will Riley to NBA Draft, Illini Add Zvonimir Ivisic and David Mirkovic, Transfer Portal Rumors & Off Topic RamblingWe are back to discuss Zvonimir Ivisic and David Mirkovic, the NBA Draft guys from the 2024-25 team, more rumors from the portal, off topic rambling, and more.LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ - http://www.X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcast - http://www.X.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.X.com/tbramleyibp - https://www.instagram.com/illinibasketballpodcast/?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk%3D **We do NOT own the rights to the introduction2025-04-171h 10Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 261: Instant Reaction as Illini Lose to Kentucky in the Round of 32 & The 2024-25 Season is OverThe season comes to a close with a loss to Kentucky. We instantly react to it. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!Follow our Social Media Accounts:MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/- http://www.X.com/PodcastIllini- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast- http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast- https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcast- http://www.X.com/EthanCarterSW- http://www.X.com/tbramleyibp- https://www...2025-03-2451 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 232: Win Over Arkansas, Around College Hoops & Illini 2025 NBA Draft UpdatesWe break down the decisive win over Arkansas, go around the world of College Hoops, and give the latest updates on the Illini in the 2025 NBA Draft. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.X.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcast - http://www.X.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.X.com/tbramleyibp - https://www.instagram.com...2024-12-011h 08Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 224: Illini Not in Preseason AP Top 25, Kasparas Jakucionis Buzz, The Latest on Ivisic & MoreWe discuss why the Illini aren't in the AP Top 25, Kasparas Jakucionis buzz, the latest on Ivisic, and more. 2024-10-2437 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 217: Illini Land Tomislav Ivisic, the latest on Egor Demin, the schedule in 2024-25 & MoreWe return to discuss the Tomislav Ivisic commitment, the latest on Egor Demin, the schedule for 2024-25, and more. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcast - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp - https://www.instagram.com/illinibasketballpodcast/?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk%3D2024-05-0955 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 212: Illini Land Louisville Transfer Tre White, Latest Buzz on Kylan Boswell & MoreWe discuss the recent portal addition in Louisville wing Tre White, why Kylan Boswell to Illinois feels like a forgone conclusion and more. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - https://armchairillini.com/ - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcast - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp - https://www...2024-04-121h 04Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 194: Win Over Indiana, Illini Offer 2025 No. 1 Player AJ Dybantsa & Preview at Ohio StateWe break down the Illini's ugly win over Indiana, discuss the offer to 2025 #1 player AJ Dybantsa, preview the Peacock matchup at Ohio State, and more. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - https://armchairillini.com/ - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcast - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp - https://www.instagram...2024-01-281h 13Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 182: Win over FAU & Preview at TennesseeWe break down the Illini's BIG time win at Madison Square Garden in the Jimmy V Classic over FAU and preview the matchup in Knoxville at Tennessee. Also, a raging transfer debate amongst Illini fans is brought up late in the episode. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - https://armchairillini.com/ - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcast - http://www...2023-12-071h 08Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 172: 2023-24 Season Preview & PredictionsOur 2023-24 season preview and predictions podcast is here! We also discuss our Armchair Illini announcement, recapping the Ottawa (KS) exhibition game, previewing the Kansas exhibition, and MORE. - Armchair Illini Announcement Talk (2:19) - Takeaways from Ottawa (KS) Exhibition (4:48) - Kansas Exhibition Preview (21:32) - Season Preview & Predictions (40:30) - New Episode Sponsorship (54:45) Do you want to hear yourself on our podcast and get things off your chest? Leave us a voicemail now! ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/illinibasketballpodcast LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Ac...2023-10-261h 01Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 171: Jase Butler Commits + Illini in AP Poll + Media Day + MoreWe return to break down the Illini's addition of Jase Butler, their 25th spot ranking in the AP Poll, media day comments, and much more (including a few important announcements). Do you want to hear yourself on our podcast and get things off your chest? Leave us a voicemail now! --> https://www.speakpipe.com/illinibasketballpodcast LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast ...2023-10-181h 10Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 169: Talking Illini Hoops with Brian Binz of Armchair IlliniWe are back to talk Illini hoops with Brian Binz of Armchair Illini. Brian was a student at the University of Illinois from 2016 to 2020 and provided a lot of great insight for the upcoming season and the future of the program. We hope you enjoyed it! Follow Brian's Stuff: https://twitter.com/ByBinz https://armchairillini.com/author/bjbinz/ LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast 2023-09-161h 20Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 165: Jeremiah Williams Decommits from Illini + Harmon/Guerrier Updates + MoreWe unveil our NEW logo as well as discuss the decommitment of Jeremiah Williams, Updates on Justin Harmon/Quincy Guerrier, and more! LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcast - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp - https://www.instagram.com/illinibasketballpodcast/?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk%3D ...2023-06-2957 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 164: Illini Land Iowa State Transfer Jeremiah Williams + Roster Updates + Non-Conference Schedule + MoreIllini land Iowa State transfer PG Jeremiah Williams. Other thoughts on the roster and schedule as well! LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcast - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp - https://www.instagram.com/illinibasketballpodcast/?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk%3D - playback.tv/ethancartersw 2023-06-0143 minInside Illini BasketballInside Illini BasketballEpisode 251: Inside Illini BasketballLike so many college basketball fans in these parts, Homer native Cory Whitt can't wait for the day when the Illini finally win it all. 'It'll be bedlam.' In a special edition of 'Inside Illini Basketball,' Whitt opens up about all things Illini fandom, from sharing a beer with his favorite coach (Bill Self) to cheering on his favorite player (Doug Altenberger) to welcoming home his favorite team ('05 Illini) after the comeback against Arizona.2023-05-2930 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 159: Marcus Domask Commits to Illinois + Portal Targets + Illini Rumors + MoreWe have a commitment! The Illini have landed Southern Illinois standout F Marcus Domask from the portal. We also discussed other portal targets for the Illini and some other news. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcast - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp - https://www.instagram.com/illinibasketballpodcast/?igshid...2023-04-1155 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 158: RJ Melendez Enters the Portal + Illini Portal Targets + B1G Portal Talk + MoreWe are back to discuss RJ Melendez entering the portal, other Illini portal targets, the B1G right now, and more! LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcast - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp - https://www.instagram.com/illinibasketballpodcast/?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk%3D - playback.tv...2023-04-0956 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 138: Win over Nebraska + Preview vs. Michigan State + Niccolo Moretti Commits to ILL + MoreWe broke down the Illini's blowout win over Nebraska, as well as a preview vs. Michigan State, a commitment from a point guard, and more! LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp - https://www.instagram.com...2023-01-1257 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 137: Win over Wisconsin + Preview at Nebraska + Around the B1G + moreWe discuss Illini's big win over Wisconsin, previewed the game AT Nebraska, Around the B1G, shoutouts to the women's team, and more! LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp - https://www.instagram.com/illinibasketballpodcast/?igshid...2023-01-101h 01Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 133: Win over Bethune Cookman + Around the Big TenWe broke down the Illini's 85-52 win over Bethune Cookman and went around the Big Ten as conference play is incoming.  LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp - https://www.instagram.com/illinibasketballpodcast/?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4N...2022-12-3158 minDaily Illini Sports PodcastDaily Illini Sports PodcastEp. 64 - Illini Receive Commitment from Transfer QB Luke AltmyerJosh and Carson return to the Daily Illini Sports Podcast to discuss Ole Miss transfer QB Luke Altmyer committing to the Illini, including what it means for the team and how he'll make an impact. Then, they touch on Aaron Henry being promoted to defensive coordinator and what the future of the program looks like. 2022-12-3042 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 127: Recapping the Win over Syracuse + Previewing the Matchup at MarylandWe broke down the Illini's dominant win over Syracuse, previewed their first B1G game at Maryland, recapped the B1G/ACC Challenge, discussed other CBB things, and more! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp2022-12-0259 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 124: Recapping the Win over UCLA + Previewing the Matchup vs. VirginiaWHAT A WIN OVER UCLA! We break down the Illini's thrilling win over UCLA and preview their final Vegas game with a feisty Virginia team.  Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp2022-11-1955 minThe Armchair Illini PodcastThe Armchair Illini PodcastPreviewing a Big Weekend in Illini Sports w/ Ant WrightZach and Alex head to Twitter Spaces to breakdown a busy weekend in Illini sports with Ant Wright! Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" on SeatGeek for $20 off your first order.2022-11-1853 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 123: Recapping the Win over Monmouth + Previewing the SHOWDOWN vs. #8 UCLAWe broke down the Illini's easy 103-65 win over Monmouth, previewed their first game in the Contentinal Tire Main Event in Vegas vs. #8 UCLA, went Around the B1G, and more! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp2022-11-1753 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 121: Recapping the W over Eastern Illinois + Previewing matchup vs. Kansas CityIn this episode, we broke down EVERYTHING there is to know about the Illini's 87-57 win over Eastern Illinois and we preview their matchup vs. Kansas City.  Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp2022-11-0950 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 120: Previewing Season Opener vs. Eastern IllinoisThe Illini basketball season begins TOMORROW! In this episode, we broke down the opening matchup, and more! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp2022-11-0642 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 118: Gibbs-Lawhorn commits, B1G Media Day, Preseason Media Predictions, and more!The 2022-23 season starts in 25 days! We're back to discuss the latest news and notes in the world of Illini hoops.   - Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn commits  - BU Media Interviews  - Various articles and predictions for the B1G  - and more! Follow our Social Media Accounts: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w - http://www...2022-10-1454 minDaily Illini Sports PodcastDaily Illini Sports PodcastEp. 48 - Big Ten Expansion Talk and Previewing Illini FootballJosh and Carson are back on the podcast to discuss the Big Ten's addition of USC and UCLA to the conference for the 2024-25 year, as well as the Fighting Illini's tough football schedule ahead of this season. 2022-07-3155 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 115: Zacharie Perrin Commits to ILL, Kofi Undrafted, Jimmy V Classic Invite, Schedule, "Mailbag," and more!Lots to cover in this episode as we return for Ep. 115! Illini land French big man Zacharie Perrin, Kofi goes undrafted and signs with Jazz, Invite to the Jimmy V Classic (12/6 vs Texas at MSG), Syracuse matchup in the B1G/ACC Challenge, a "Mailbag," and a bunch more! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w - http://www...2022-06-2841 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 114: Matthew Mayer Commits to ILL, 2022-23 Roster Outlook, Kofi NBA Draft Update, and more!We are back as the Illini land Baylor transfer Matthew Mayer, we break down that move, the 2022-23 roster, Kofi's NBA Draft news, and more! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w - http://www.Twitter.com/EthanCarterSW - http://www.Twitter.com/tbramleyibp2022-05-2830 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FameJohn PaulJohn Paul, often known as JP, is a veteran Illinois TV broadcaster and journalism instructor with more than 40 years of experience. John Paul worked as a reporter and anchor at WPGU while earning his degrees in Radio-and-Television and a master’s in journalism. He worked at several television stations in Champaign-Urbana for over 30 years before becoming a journalism lecturer at Illinois in 1997. In his two decades as a teacher, his college students consistently rated him among the “excellent instructors” on the campus. John Paul served on the Mid-America Emmys Board of Governors' education committee for 11 years and was nominated for an Emm...2022-05-0511 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FameRobert "Buck" BrownRobert "Buck" Brown was an iconic and prolific cartoonist whose thousands of pieces appeared in Playboy, Esquire, Ebony, and Jet. Buck's cartoons ranged widely in subject matter from the sexual revolution, golfing, and westerns to parodies of figures from history and literature. He is perhaps best known for inventing the character of "Naughty Granny" for Playboy in 1966. As an African American artist, his insight and humor were an important contribution to the magazine during and after the American civil rights movement. Brown passed away in July 2007 at the age of 71. WPGU Program Director J. Sidney Malone speaks with Daily Illini s...2022-05-0415 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FameRalph NozakiRalph Nozaki is a career broadcaster who made his mark on the Champaign and Chicago radio markets playing jazz. After graduating, having served as a program director and production engineer at WPGU, Nozaki worked at several FM and Internet radio channels including Clear Channel Chicago, WLFM, AccuRadio.com, and WRME. Nozaki has taught as an adjunct professor at the School of Media Arts at Columbia College Chicago and is now the Program Director at Me-TV FM. WPGU Program Director, J. Sidney Malone, speaks with Ralph Nozaki about his time at WPGU and WDBS, his career since then, and how radio...2022-05-0315 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FamePaula KamenPaula Kamen is an author, feminist, reporter, and playwright. She is the author of four books on women, generational change, and health, including “All In My Head,” which discusses the challenges of navigating American health care while dealing with chronic migraines. Her latest book, "Finding Iris Chang: Ambition, Friendship and the Loss of an Extraordinary Mind," chronicled the life and death of fellow Illini Media Hall of Fame recipient and close friend, Iris Chang, who took her own life in 2004. WPGU Program Director J. Sidney Malone sits down with Paula Kamen to discuss her life, work, and time at the Dail...2022-05-0220 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FameSteve OsunsamiSteve Osunsami is one of ABC News’ longest-serving Senior National Correspondents. He reports for a number of broadcasts, platforms, and primetime specials including “World News with David Muir” and “Good Morning America”. In 2016, Osunsami won a National Emmy Award for his reporting on the police shooting of Walter Scott in South Carolina. Most recently in 2021, Osunsami led the team that investigated the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. In the summer of 2020, Osunsami reported on the racial unrest following the police killing of George Floyd for ABC News and has reported extensively on the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic effects of the statewide shutdowns...2022-04-2925 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FameWayne MillerWayne Miller’s resume includes three books and two Guggenheim Fellowships. He was president of Magnum Photos, a freelance photographer for Life Magazine, National Geographic and Ebony, a member of the American Society of Magazine Photographers and co-curator of the Museum of Modern Art's historic exhibit "The Family of Man." Assigned to Edward Steichen's U. S. Navy Combat Photo Unit, he was one of the first Americans to photograph Hiroshima after it was bombed. After retiring in 1975, he devoted himself to protecting California's forests before he passed away in 2013 at the age of 94. WPGU Program Director, J. Sidney Malone, speaks wi...2022-04-2811 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FameNelson AlgrenNelson Algren was an American author whose 1949 novel The Man with the Golden Arm won the National Book Award for Fiction and was later made into a movie, with protagonist Frankie Machine played by Frank Sinatra. Algren was born in 1909 in Detroit and raised on the South Side of Chicago. He was a reporter for The Daily Illini and graduated from Illinois in 1931, during the height of the Depression. Like many in that era, he struggled to find work--and began taking jobs anywhere and everywhere, including as a carnival worker and a coffee salesman. He was inducted into the Academy...2022-04-2717 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FamePat WingertPat Wingert went on from her time as Editor in Chief of the Daily Illini to work at the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, and a 25-year career as a correspondent for Newsweek. Wingert was named a Spencer Fellow at Columbia University, where she spent a year researching and writing about education. She is currently a reporter for the nonprofit Hechinger Institute on Education and the Media. WPGU News Correspondent Owen Henderson sits down with Wingert to discuss her career and time at The Daily Illini. https://dailyillini.com/uncategorized/2022/04/07/pat-wingert/ (Read The Daily Illini's profile of Pat Wingert here.) Produced...2022-04-2625 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FameAllan LoudellAllan Loudell arrived at WPGU in the fall of 1973 as a fully formed radio news pro. As a freshman who had been trained at Lyons Township High School’s WLTL-FM, Loudell quickly became WPGU’s News Director. His career later took him to Delaware, where his work at WILM and WDEL impressed listeners and subjects—including future President Joe Biden. Among his awards is a Crystal Radio Award from the National Association of Broadcasters and the “Best Radio Newscast” honor from the Society of Professional Journalists. Loudell died in 2020 at the age of 64. WPGU Program Director, J. Sidney Malone, speaks with Daily...2022-04-2511 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FameNatasha KoreckiNatasha Korecki is currently Senior National Political Reporter for NBC News based in the Midwest. She has covered immigration issues at the Daily Herald, the trials of former Illinois governors Rod Blagojevich and George Ryan at the Chicago Sun-Times, and the 2020 presidential campaign and the election of Joe Biden as a national political correspondent for POLITICO. Korecki has won numerous state and national awards, including first place in Deadline Reporting from the Society for Professional Journalists and the 2015 Illinois Journalist of the Year award from Northern Illinois University. WPGU Political Editor speaks with Korecki about her time at the Daily...2022-04-2225 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FameSean LongSean Long created the first all-student-run television show at Illinois called The College Box, a music video show that went from cable access to the local NBC affiliate. Since graduating in 1993, Long has won two Midwest Emmy awards, and produced and directed the number one worldwide selling DVD, "Tupac Shakur: Before I Wake." Sean Long is currently Corporate Director of Programming for Weigel Broadcasting, with stations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and South Bend. WPGU News Director Madison Holcomb sits down with Sean Long to discuss his career and how the Daily Illini set him up for success. https://dailyillini.com/hall-of-fame/2022/04/06...2022-04-2113 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FameWill LeitchWill Leitch is the founding editor of the sports blog Deadspin, which he ran until 2008, and is a contributor to publications, including The New York Times, GQ, and Sports Illustrated. He's a contributing editor at New York magazine, a national correspondent for MLB.com, and the author of five books. His most recent novel, “How Lucky,” was nominated for a 2022 Edgar Award by the Mystery Writers of America. He also hosts several podcasts, including Grierson & Leitch, a weekly film review podcast with his childhood friend Tim Grierson. Leitch, a 1998 graduate, was a Daily Illini reporter, columnist, and editor. WPGU Program Dire...2022-04-2019 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FameSusan J. Smith CornwellAs an award-winning correspondent at Reuters, Susan J. Smith Cornwell dedicated many years to reporting in Washington, D.C. on the White House and Capitol Hill. Cornwell had started out as an Illinois local newspaper journalist before her career took her abroad to Germany, the Soviet Union, and Britain, interviewing different world leaders, before returning to the United States. She recently retired in January 2022. WPGU Political Editor Jane Knight sits down with Susan J. Smith Cornwell to discuss her time as features editor for the Daily Illini and her career since then. https://dailyillini.com/hall-of-fame/2022/04/02/susan-j-smith-cornwell/ (Read The Daily...2022-04-1810 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FameJon HansenJon Hansen is all things media in Chicago. His award-winning career as a TV, radio, podcast, and gameday host has included work at WCIU-TV, WGN-AM, the Chicago Blackhawks, Block Club Chicago, DNAinfo, and Total Traffic. Most recently he was named as the host of WGN's new show “Your Money Matters.” Jon won a Silver Dome Award in 2020 and an Emmy in 2021. WPGU News Correspondent Anne McKeown sits down with Hansen to discuss his time at Illini Media Company and his career since then. https://dailyillini.com/hall-of-fame/2022/04/08/jon-hansen/ (Read The Daily Illini's profile of Jon Hansen here.) Produced by WPGU-FM 107.12022-04-1515 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FameBernard SchoenburgBernard Schoenburg's career in journalism began at The Daily Illini, investigating a fraternity that was scalping concert tickets. He went on to work at the Bloomington Pantagraph in 1977, then at the Associated Press in Chicago, and eventually to the Springfield Journal-Register in 1990. He was also a regular host of "CapitolView," a weekly political affairs program on public TV. His tenacity and work ethic made him a powerful force in political journalism in Illinois. Schoenburg covered national political conventions, grilled governors, state legislators, members of Congress, and former President Barack Obama when he was a state and U.S. senator. Always...2022-04-1411 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FameJohn J. KimJohn J. Kim is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist, whose work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, and the Oakland Tribune, among other publications. He earned the 2011 Pulitzer in local reporting as part of a team reporting on city homicides for the Sun-Times. Kim has worked for the Tribune since 2012, contributing daily coverage throughout the newspaper. He’s also captured numerous iconic sports photos for the paper, including images from the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series run. During college, Kim, a 1997 graduate, was a Daily Illini photographer. https://dailyillini.com/hall-of-fame/2022/04/08/john-j-kim-photographer/ (Read The Daily Illini's profile of John J. Kim...2022-04-1320 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FameAmara EnyiaAmara Enyia is an activist, lawyer, and public policy expert focused on supporting efforts that bring justice and equity to marginalized communities in Chicago and around the world. She ran for mayor of Chicago twice. She chairs an international human rights-centered working group that advocates at the United Nations and develops advocacy strategies for struggling cities and citizens on economic justice, criminal legal system reform, environmental justice, education equity, and other policy areas. Enyia served as editor in chief at the Daily Illini as an undergrad and went on to earn a Ph.D. in Education Policy and a law...2022-04-1207 min2022 Illini Media Hall of Fame2022 Illini Media Hall of FameAnn DwyerAnn Dwyer is editor of Crain’s Chicago Business, the first woman to hold that position in the history of the business publication. She also writes editorials for Crain’s, for which she has earned several Peter Lisagor Awards from the Chicago Headline Club. She has also won awards for reporting, editing, and headline writing from the Illinois Press Association, the Illinois Associated Press Editors Association, and the Society of American Business Editors & Writers. That multitalented approach is also reflected in her Daily Illini career, where she was reporter, campus editor, summer editor-in-chief, copy editor, slot, night editor, and managing edit...2022-04-1109 minThe Armchair Illini PodcastThe Armchair Illini PodcastFavorite Illini Memories + Inside Look at CHGO w/ Herb LawrenceZach and Alex chat with co-host of CHGO White Sox, Herb Lawrence, about his Illini fandom, riding the rollercoaster of this season, his favorite Illini memories, as well as what the newly-launched "CHGO" is all about! Follow Herb on Twitter (@ecnerwal23) and follow us on Twitter (@ArmchairIllini). Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" on SeatGeek to get $20 off your first order. 2022-03-1731 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 93: Breakdown of the Loss to Maryland + Preview vs. #10 Michigan StateWe broke down what went wrong in the Illini's embarrassing effort and loss to Maryland + a preview of a SFC showdown against #10 Michigan State.  Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w2022-01-2434 minDaily Illini Sports PodcastDaily Illini Sports PodcastEp. 42 - Illini Vs. MarylandJosh Pietsch and Brendyn Jones recap the last few games for the Illini, including the Purdue game, and preview what they think about the Illini/Maryland match up.2022-01-2151 minDaily Illini Sports PodcastDaily Illini Sports PodcastEp. 41 - Cats Corner Joins Daily Illini Sports Podcast to preview upcoming Illinois Northwestern MatchupJosh Pietsch is joined in a cross-over episode by The Daily Illini's Jackson Janes and The Daily Northwestern's Lawrence Price and Drew Schott to discuss the Illinois/Northwestern Football game on Saturday.2021-11-2323 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 67: Assistant Coach Changes, B1G Schedule, Illini's current standing, and more!Thanks for joining us for Episode 68! We discussed the various news and notes from around the world of Illini hoops! Welcome back, Chester Frazier! Recruiting news, assistant coach turnover, Illini's B1G schedule, and more!2021-05-2245 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 65: Trent possibly back, AJ Storr to Illini, Kofi status update, Thank you Ayo/Giorgi and more!Thanks for listening to a news-heavy edition of the Illini Basketball Podcast! We discussed.... - Trent back? - Storr commits to Illini  - Kofi status update - Thank you Giorgi + Ayo ++ more! Fun offseason episodes ahead!2021-04-1235 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 64: Omar Payne transfers to ILL, Adam Miller Leaving, 21-22 Lineup Projection and more!Thanks for listening to us all season long! Stay tuned for more content throughout the offseason! We discussed... - 2020-21 Season Awards (1:20) - Adam Miller enters transfer portal (6:30) - Illini land Florida transfer F Omar Payne (6-10, 230) (15:20) - Will the Illini have an even heavier dose of Freshmen in 2021-22? (19:30) - Is Giorgi leaving? (21:00) - Make a Prediction: The 2021-22 Starting Lineup (22:00)2021-04-0329 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 63: Loss to Loyola Chicago, breaking down this team and moreEpisode 63 is here. We discussed the loss and more as this season comes to an end. Season wrap-up coming in a few weeks and a ton this offseason. Thank you #Illini nation. Follow our Social Medias: - https://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - https://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - https://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w2021-03-2145 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 62: Round of 64 WIN over Drexel, Round of 32 preview vs. Loyola Chicago and more!Episode 62 is here! Join us as we break down the current world of Illini hoops! We discuss... - Round of 64 W over Drexel - In-state preview vs. Loyola Chicago in Round of 32 - Reggie Bass commits to #Illini  ++ more! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w2021-03-2039 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 61: BIG TEN TOURNAMENT CHAMPS, Previewing Round of 64 matchup w/Drexel and more!Join us as we break down the Illini's run to become Big Ten Tournament Champions, as well as break down the first-round matchup with Drexel, and more! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w2021-03-1526 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 60: Previewing B1G Quarterfinals vs. Rutgers, Illini B1G honors, and more!A short Episode 60 is up! Hope you enjoyed this quick one!  - Rutgers preview - #Illini B1G honors - The NCAA Tournament COVID issues ++ more! 2021-03-1221 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 55: Reviewing W over MINN, Previews of Michigan St/Nebraska matchups, Ayo is ELITE and more!Hope you enjoy this episode of the pod as we discussed the Illini win over the Gophers + previews of two games this week! - Review of MINN W - Previews for MSU/NEB matchups - Ayo is ELITE Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w2021-02-2350 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 54: Reviewing Northwestern W, RJ Melendez commits, Previewing Minnesota showdown and more!Episode 54 is here! Hope you enjoy this fun review/preview/recruiting episode as the guys get you set for the showdown at THE BARN on Saturday with the Gophers! - Review of Northwestern W - RJ Melendez to the #Illini  - Preview of Minnesota showdown  aaaaaaaand more! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0LJIx20a2PxF3U3ixti3w2021-02-201h 05Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 53: Reviewing OT win over Nebraska, Illini #5 in Committee's T16, Previewing Northwestern matchup, and more!Thanks for listening to this edition of our podcast! Today, we discussed.... - Review of CLOSE one with Nebraska - Illini #5 in Committee T16 - Preview Northwestern matchup +++ more! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast2021-02-1539 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 51: Reviewing W over Wisconsin, Figuring Out What's Next, and more!In Episode 51, we cover the Illini's dominant win over Wisconsin and more! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast2021-02-0729 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 49: Big W over Iowa, Ayo B1G POTW, ILL seeds as of now, Preview Indiana matchup and more!- Big #Illini W over Iowa - Ayo B1G POTW - Seeds around the country for ILL - Preview of Indiana matchup +++ more! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast2021-02-0256 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 48: Preview of Iowa matchup, Midseason Awards and more!- Iowa matchup preview - Midseason Awards - #Illini tourney seed as of now ++ more! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast2021-01-2956 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 46: Loss to Ohio State, Team Struggling, Adam Miller is back, Preview vs PSU and more!Welcome to Episode 46 as we discuss all things Illini Basketball, we go over....... - Brutal loss to Ohio State - How can this team be fixed? - Adam Miller is back - Underwood stuff +++ more! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast2021-01-181h 02Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 45: Deon Thomas Interview on His Career, the state of the B1G, the 2020-21 Illini and more!We can't thank Deon enough for giving us a chance to interview him, we had a ton of fun! Hope you enjoyed the episode!  Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast2021-01-161h 07Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 44: Loss to Maryland, Ohio State showdown preview, Around the B1G and more!In this edition, we discussed the following.....  - #Illini loss to Maryland - Preview the showdown with Ohio St.  - Ep. 45 special on FRIDAY - The B1G as of now +++ more! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast2021-01-1249 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 43: W over Northwestern, Preview of Maryland matchup, Transfer/Recruiting News, and more!Welcome to Episode 43! Our first one using a new streaming service w/new graphics on the video version! Hope you enjoy! - #Illini W over Northwestern - Preview of Maryland matchup - Transfer interest + 2022 class interest - Dosumnu?! Whoops. Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast2021-01-091h 06Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 42: Win over Purdue, New AP Poll Rank, NET Rankings, Preview vs Northwestern and more!In Episode 42 (halfway to 84!), we discuss: - Review of W over Purdue - Illini move to 12 in AP / 4 in NET - NET Rankings Talk - Preview Matchup w/Northwestern Thanks for listening, please rate/like/subscribe if you would like to see MORE content! Go Illini! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast2021-01-061h 01Daily Illini Sports PodcastDaily Illini Sports PodcastEp. 30 - New Year, New Team: Bielema's IlliniBrendyn and Josh discuss everything that has happened with the Illini since the Lovie Smith firing from Bret Bielema to player transfersMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf7FJ50-a9E2021-01-0133 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 40: Win over Penn State, Loss to Rutgers, B1G Officiating, Preview vs Indiana and more!Merry Christmas to ALL Illini fans WORLDWIDE! Hope you enjoy this special Christmas Eve edition of the Illini Basketball Podcast! We discussed the win over PSU, the loss to Rutgers, and a bunch more! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast2020-12-241h 00Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 38: Reviewing Loss to Mizzou, Previewing Matchup with Minnesota, HBD Coach Underwood and more!We had some slight audio issues toward the end of the episode! We discussed the brutal loss to Mizzou, as well as previewed the Minnesota matchup for tomorrow night and a lot more! Make sure to rate, like, and subscribe to the pod if you enjoy it! Go Illini! *Also announced: a 12/26 WATCH PARTY for the showdown with Indiana! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast2020-12-151h 04Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 37: Dominant Win at Duke, Da'Monte/Giorgi, Braggin' Rights Preview and more!In this episode, we discussed the Illini's dominant win at Duke as well as previewed the Mizzou Braggin' Rights Showdown! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast2020-12-101h 01Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 36: Loss to Baylor, Curbelo Spark Plug, Duke Matchup Preview and more!In Episode 36, we discussed the first loss of the season, the freshman spark plug, Mac Etienne to UCLA, previewed the Duke Matchup and a whole lot more! Make sure to rate, like, and subscribe to the podcast for weekly episodes! We are HERE for Illini fans all around the country. I-L-L Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast2020-12-051h 02Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 35: 3-0 start to the season, Adam Miller is good, Ayo and more!Episode 35 is here! The games have finally begun, and the Illini are 3-0! We discussed all of the games, the good + the bad...as well as preview the Baylor showdown next Wednesday 12/2! Hope you enjoy! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/PodcastIllini - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast2020-11-281h 03Daily Illini Sports PodcastDaily Illini Sports PodcastEp. 28 Illini basketball 3-0 after Thanksgiving week MTEBrendyn and Gabby discuss Illinois basktball's games against NC A&T, Chicago State, and Ohio with Daily Illini beat writer Brandon SimbergMusic:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf7FJ50-a9E2020-11-2746 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 34: Season Predictions, MTE Preview and more!- Getting ready for the MTE - Discussing the schedule - Season Predictions We are five days away from the Illini opening the season up! In this episode, we go over season predictions and a lot more in this LOADED episode! Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/IlliniPodcast - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast2020-11-211h 15Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 32: Joey Wagner Interview, Recruiting, Scheduling Mess, Illini Schedule News and more!We had some slight issues recording, so bear with us! In this episode, we talked more about recruiting, as well as the B1G mess and the scheduling mess around the nation. Make sure to rate and like our podcast! Thanks to Joey Wagner, who covers the Illini for the Herald & Review for joining us! Follow his Twitter @mrwagner25.  Follow our Social Medias: - http://www.Twitter.com/IlliniPodcast - http://www.anchor.fm/illini-basketball-podcast - http://www.facebook.c...2020-10-3057 minDaily Illini Sports PodcastDaily Illini Sports PodcastEp. 25 - Illini Football and Basketball with Ryan BakerThe group is joined by CBS Morning News Anchor Ryan Baker to talk about Illini football, his history with Illini Basketball, and some Chicago baseball talk.Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf7FJ50-a9E2020-10-2852 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 30: Recruiting Misses, #7 in Preseason Analyst Rankings, Ayo wants to WIN, and more!Lots to cover in the recruiting world in this episode. We discuss some of the crucial misses the Illini had for the Class of 2021, as well as the potential hits they could make up for it within that same class. The Illini are also within the top 10 on MANY rankings by analysts in the preseason. Ayo Dosunmu is hungry to WIN and makes it known with some comments we discuss. All that and much more in the 30th episode!2020-09-0343 minDaily Illini Sports PodcastDaily Illini Sports PodcastEp. 13 - Where do the MLB and college football seasons stand?Gabby and Josh are joined by fellow Daily Illini reporter Rich Eberwein to discuss a few Illini baseball updates and give thoughts on if the 2020 MLB season will be played. The two later discuss the potential fate of college football with some thoughts from Illini senior linebacker Milo Eifler, and, of course, some Illinois basketball talk.Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf7FJ50-a9E2020-07-0359 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 27: Recruiting Updates, Kofi + Ayo, House of Paign TBT July 4, and more!In this episode, we discuss tons of updates in the recruiting world for the Illini, Kofi + Ayo's decisions happening soon, TBT Illini alum team plays July 4th, and more! I hope you enjoy this episode, like/rate/subscribe, and all of that stuff! 2020-06-3035 minDaily Illini Sports PodcastDaily Illini Sports PodcastEp. 12 - We're BackThe crew has become just Gabby and Josh for the summer, but they're back with lots of Illini football recruiting news and updates on athletes returning back to Champaign for workouts. They also discuss the way-too-early 2021 Bracketology update and where they think the Illini should be projected. Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf7FJ50-a9E2020-06-2554 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 26: Recruiting News, All-Time Starting Five, TBT team, and more!Thanks for listening to another edition of the Illini Basketball Podcast! In this episode, we covered multiple offseason topics from recruiting/transfer news to the TBT Illinois team and gave our All-Time Illini Starting Five! Please send us your questions for the next Mailbag episode + YOUR All-Time Starting Five!2020-06-0945 minDaily Illini Sports PodcastDaily Illini Sports PodcastEp. 10 - Recruiting and Transfer deep diveThe crew discusses Illini Football recruiting and other Illini news, as well as out thoughts on The Last Dance and a quick take session on the NFL. Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf7FJ50-a9E2020-05-2155 minIllini Access PodcastIllini Access Podcast5/19/20: Buy or Sell; Basketball Throwback@illini.access plays a game or Buy or Sell with Illini and Big Ten topics and throws it back to a memorable Illini basketball game.2020-05-2033 minIllini Access PodcastIllini Access Podcast5/18/20: Chinedu Odeogu; Big Ten Roster Additions; Follower Questions@illini.access discusses Illini football’s recent transfer addition, recaps a few moves around the Big Ten, and answers some follower questions.2020-05-1832 minIllini Access PodcastIllini Access Podcast5/12/20: House of Paign TBT; “Pick One”; Basketball Throwback@illini.access discusses the House of Paign TBT roster, answers some “Pick One” questions, and throws it back to an Illini basketball game.2020-05-1329 minIllini Access PodcastIllini Access Podcast5/11/20: 2020-21 Big Ten Basketball Tiers; Illinois Cieling/Floor; Follower Questions@illini.access breaks down the tiers of Big Ten basketball teams, including where the Illini fit in, and answers follower questions.2020-05-1239 minIllini Access PodcastIllini Access Podcast5/8/20: Guest @illini.updates; Basketball; Football Record Predictions; Top 5s@illini.access and @illini.updates discuss the future of Illinois basketball, give record predictions for the 2020 football team, and play a fun game of Top 5s.2020-05-0825 minIllini Access PodcastIllini Access Podcast5/5/20: Ayo & Kofi Feedback; Recruiting News; Basketball Throwback@illini.access discusses some early feedback about Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn, updates a few recent pieces of recruiting news, and throw it back to a memorable Illini basketball game.2020-05-0632 minIllini Access PodcastIllini Access Podcast5/4/20: Transfer Options; Football Recruiting; Follower Questions@illini.access discusses the recent addition of the Illini in transfer Jose Perez’s Top 5; talk about a new football recruit and football recruiting outlook, and answers fan questions.2020-05-0533 minDaily Illini Sports PodcastDaily Illini Sports PodcastEp. 8 - Illini Football and the Shape of the NFC North with Isaac TrotterIsaac Trotter joins the show to talk about everything from Illini football to the NFL2020-04-3050 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 24: Mailbag #2, Luke Goode commits, Adam Miller signs, Recruits/Transfers, and more!Hope you enjoy another installment of the Illini Bball podcast as we discuss the commitment of Luke Goode, Adam Miller signing his NLI, recruits/transfers, and much more! (0:45) - The Last Dance Doc (3:30) - #15 Recruiting class in the nation, #2 in the B1G (4:10) - 5-star Adam Miller signs his NLI (7:30) - Luke Goode (SG) commits to Illinois (10:45) - Will Brandon Weston re-class? (13:45) - Recruits + Transfers on Illini radar (22:45) - Offers for the Class of 2021 (26:15) - Mailbag Q (29:40) - Nnanna Egwu, Rayvonte...2020-04-2830 minDaily Illini Sports PodcastDaily Illini Sports PodcastEp. 4 - Illini Sports Talk- Past, Present, and Future- with Will LeitchThe crew is joined by Illinois alum, founder of Deadspin and New York Magazine writer, Will Leitch to talk about the current sports world and past, present, and future Illini sports. 2020-04-1352 minDaily Illini Sports PodcastDaily Illini Sports PodcastEp. 2 *Confirmed* Josh Pietsch would sell his kidney for Ayo to stayIn this episode of the DI Sports Podcast, Brendyn Jones, Gabby Hajduk, Alec Busse, and Josh Pietsch talk about Illini and NCAA news, how Illini athletes are staying in shape, and what they think Ayo's decision will be come draft time.Music-www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf7FJ5…&start_radio=12020-04-1356 minIllini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 20: Team Awards, Recruiting/Transfers, Offseason, and more!Hope you enjoy this episode as we recap what was a successful 2019-20 season! We hope you stick with us for the offseason, as we come out with recruiting talk episodes, and try to do some exclusive interviews. Cheers to the 2019-20 Illini Basketball team! (2:40) - 2019-20 Illini Awards (22:25) - Reviewing our Preseason Predictions (42:00) - Recapping the Biggest Moments of the Season (48:40) - Recruiting and Transfers (01:03:50) - What could the 2020-21 schedule look like? (01:14:10) - INTERESTING Notes! (01:15:00) - Our Offseason Schedule2020-03-211h 23Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 14: Back to back losses, Landscape of the B1G, #Illini, and more!Back to back losses have the Illini nation in disarray. We try to calm the folks down in this edition. (0:35) - Illinois at Iowa REVIEW (21:30) - Maryland at Illinois REVIEW (44:00) - #Illini freaking out (51:00) - The Landscape of the B1G (55:50) - Initial 2020 March Madness Rankings (1:00:30) - Michigan State at Illinois PREVIEW2020-02-081h 15Illini Basketball PodcastIllini Basketball PodcastEpisode 13: 7 wins in a row, Recruiting Updates, and more!Illini keep on winning and the guys have it all covered in today's episode! (1:00) - Illinois at Michigan REVIEW (25:00) - Illini move to #19 in the country (27:30) - Minnesota at Illinois REVIEW (52:45) - The Updates in Recruiting (1:00:50) - Illinois at Iowa PREVIEW (1:08:00) - Maryland at Illinois PREVIEW Hope you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check us out on all major podcast platforms and rate/like/subscribe!  2020-02-011h 20