S5 Ep22: Marc Davidson
I talk to Marc Davidson about his two seasons at Illinois, his professional career playing in France, his years as a high school coach, and his current cancer battle. His honesty, openness, and faith are quite inspiring. 
56m Mar 31, 2022
56m
S5 Ep21: Tyler & Robert - Houston Loss Therapy Session
We have to stop doing these. Last year, after the Loyola loss, Tyler and I recorded what we called a "therapy session." And now, one year later, here we are recording another one. 
1hr 16m Mar 25, 2022
1hr 16m
From The Hotel Room (at 1:18 am)
This is basically one long From The Stands from my hotel room at 1:18 am after trying to write (and failing) for nine hours. No other way to say it: Loyola + Houston has me completely devastated. 
43m Mar 21, 2022
43m
S5 Ep20: Tourney Preview w/ Will Leitch
Robert talks with Will Leitch about Illini NCAA Tournament appearances in the past, present, and future. But mostly present. And past. 
59m Mar 16, 2022
59m
S5 Ep19: Bob Zuppke - It's March
I discuss the final week of the Big Ten season, Big Ten Tournament expectations, and NCAA Tournament expectations with @BobZuppke. And we sneak in a little football talk at the end. 
1hr 17m Mar 02, 2022
1hr 17m
S5 Ep18: Driving Questions
Another episode where I answer listener questions while driving. The Rutgers loss is the main topic, but we also get into Champaign restaurants and the updated football schedule.
1hr 32m Feb 18, 2022
1hr 32m
S5 Ep17: Mike Epstein
Chatted with Mike Epstein after he announced that he's done with football (despite one year of eligibility remaining) and onto the next phase of life. 
53m Feb 08, 2022
53m
S5 Ep16: John Gasaway
ESPN's John Gasaway (a.k.a. Big Ten Wonk back in the day) joins Robert to discuss the 2022 basketball season (and the 2022 Injured Illini). If you're interested in reading John's book "Miracles On The Hardwood", it's available here (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CVPVZWY/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_F8NJJTPA8PB9YN5JJQ9F) . 
53m Jan 25, 2022
53m
S5 Ep15: Evaluating The Season Post-Michigan
Robert, Tyler, and Carmen sit down in the kitchen to talk about the 13-3 (6-0) Illini, discuss how the Michigan State-Northwestern game might end, and eat Uncrustables.
1hr 5m Jan 16, 2022
1hr 5m
S5 Ep14: Listener Questions
While driving to Lincoln for the Nebraska game I answer questions from listeners (readers?) on Twitter. 
1hr 19m Jan 12, 2022
1hr 19m
S5 Ep13: Bret Bielema - One Year In
Bret Bielema was hired on December 19th, 2020 and I had the opportunity to interview him that day during the "bonus" game at Penn State. So now that he's reached one full year in Champaign, I asked to sit down with him to discuss everything that's happened in this first year. 
37m Dec 21, 2021
37m
S5 Ep12: December 2021 Football Signing Day
Robert, Carmen, and John go through the 2022 Signing Class and draft their guys. Favorite recruit, best defensive fit, etc. And for at least 15 of these 65 minutes, they get stuck discussing the newest member of the class, linebacker James Kreutz. As promised in the audio, here's the link to Kreutz's high school film (https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11150427/613d8b40b019460b74c694df) .
1hr 8m Dec 16, 2021
1hr 8m
From The Stands - Carver Hawkeye
I have no idea what this audio sounds like. At one point I dropped the phone on the floor of the car and I have no idea if you can hear anything. But hey, when you beat Iowa, and your buddy is there, you hit record as the two of you walk out of the arena and you don’t look back. 
24m Dec 07, 2021
24m
S5 Ep11: Robert & Tyler - 8 Games In
Robert and Tyler sit down after the Rutgers game to discuss the rocky start to the Illini basketball season and the hope provided by the last two games. 
1hr 1m Dec 05, 2021
1hr 1m
From The Stands - Northwestern 2021
I probably only talk during 30% of this but I thought I’d take you on the field at the end of the game. 
18m Nov 28, 2021
18m
From The Stands - Iowa 2021
This really wasn't from the stands, even though I sat in the stands today. This was from the parking lot after the loss. And I feel... totally fine?
9m Nov 21, 2021
9m
S5 Ep10: Football and Basketball w/ Bob Zuppke
Twitter's @BobZuppke (not his real name) and Robert discuss football for 41 minutes and then basketball for 30. 
1hr 12m Nov 18, 2021
1hr 12m
S5 Ep9: Tailon Leitzsey
I had a great conversation with Tailon Leitzsey about his entire journey - from his first season at Missouri Baptist University to walking on at Illinois in 2018 to earning a scholarship this spring to recovering the fumble with 30 seconds remaining at Penn State.
49m Nov 11, 2021
49m
From The Stands - Minnesota 2021
Road trip, ranked team, national TV, win. Second time in three weeks. I wandered around the field after the game trying to focus. 
8m Nov 06, 2021
8m
From The Stands - Rutgers 2021
I wish this feeling didn't feel so much like home.
13m Oct 30, 2021
13m
S5 Ep8: Martin O'Donnell - Penn State Recap
Robert & Martin O'Donnell sit down to discuss the historic win at Penn State and what it might mean for the rest of this season and the direction of the program. 
51m Oct 27, 2021
51m
From The Stands - Penn State
I'm not sure if you heard, but... Illinois beat #7 Penn State 20-18 in nine overtimes. Some thoughts... 
10m Oct 23, 2021
10m
S5 Ep7: Basketball Newcomers
Somehow, basketball season is upon us. Robert gives some quick thoughts on media day and shares interviews with the freshmen and transfers. 
43m Oct 06, 2021
43m
From The Stands - Charlotte
First half: sat in the pressbox. Second half: sat in the stands. So this one is a true From The Stands. Thoughts after the 24-14 win over Charlotte.
13m Oct 02, 2021
13m
From The Stands - Purdue
(Bonus episode)
8m Sep 25, 2021
8m
From The Field - Maryland 2021
(bonus episode)
13m Sep 18, 2021
13m
From The Stands - Virginia 2021
(bonus episode)
23m Sep 11, 2021
23m
From The Stands - UTSA
(Bonus episode)
13m Sep 05, 2021
13m
S5 Ep6: 17 Illini Football Questions
Matty and Jonny from The Board Room ask Robert seventeen questions about Illini Football after the Nebraska win. 
1hr 19m Sep 03, 2021
1hr 19m
From The Stands - Nebraska 2021
(Bonus episode)
14m Aug 28, 2021
14m
S5 Ep5: Robert & Craig Picking Teams
Robert and Craig used to pick their "that's my guy" teams on the sidelines at Illini Football training camp. With camp now closed, the draft will have to take place on a podcast episode. 
57m Aug 26, 2021
57m
S5 Ep4: Second Week Of Illini Training Camp
From interviews after practice to last Saturday's Media Day, here are the sights and sounds of the second week of Illini Football Training Camp 2021. 
52m Aug 20, 2021
52m
S5 Ep3: First Week Of Illini Training Camp
Robert takes you through the sights and sounds of the first week of Illini Training Camp 2021.
46m Aug 11, 2021
46m
S5 Ep2: John Balas - Football Recruiting
John from The Field Pass and Robert discuss the 1994 Illini season, the best Illini moments while in school, what it's like to switch fandom after becoming a student, and the 2022 Illini football recruiting class. 
1hr 27m Jul 09, 2021
1hr 27m
S5 Ep1: NCAA Golf Championships preview
Dan Saladino from our football podcast (The Field Pass) joins Robert to discuss everything you ever wanted to know about 2021 Illini golf. 
1hr 25m May 27, 2021
1hr 25m
S4 Ep22: Tyler & Robert Loyola Loss Therapy Session
The Illini loss in the Round of 32 is painful - there's no way around it. Robert and Tyler hit record and lay it all out there. No holding back.
1hr 15m Mar 23, 2021
1hr 15m
From The Stands - Loyola
(Bonus episode)
11m Mar 21, 2021
11m
S4 Ep21: Discussing Indy
Robert and Carmen discuss what it's like to be in Indy during the Tournament. Maybe moving the whole thing here every year is something the NCAA should consider?  Also, lots of dancing around "what if?" questions as they relate to this Illini team. 
49m Mar 20, 2021
49m
From The Stands - Drexel
(Bonus episode)
3m Mar 19, 2021
3m
From The Road After Indy
Bonus Episode
16m Mar 15, 2021
16m
S4 Ep20: Robert & Tyler Preview March
Tyler and Robert sat down Tuesday night to discuss anything and everything that might happen in March of 2021. Plus maybe April. 
1hr 20m Mar 11, 2021
1hr 20m
S4 Ep19: Mike Small
Robert chats with Illini golf coach Mike Small about why he came back to Illinois to be the golf coach, what the last decade has been like with 12 consecutive NCAA Championship appearances, and what he sees from the current team. 
49m Mar 02, 2021
49m
S4 Ep18: Bob Zuppke - February
Robert & Bob discuss all the things. 39 minutes talking Illini football and then 50 minutes talking Illini basketball. 
1hr 29m Feb 23, 2021
1hr 29m
S4 Ep17: Mailbag Pod
The audio is probably bad. It’s from a headset on the highway. But here’s Robert answering mailbag questions for 75 minutes while driving to the Nebraska game. 
1hr 17m Feb 12, 2021
1hr 17m
S4 Ep16: 1990's Illini Football w/ Carmen
Robert asked for "1990's Illini Football" questions on Twitter and then Carmen and Robert answered them as they came in. 
1hr Jan 29, 2021
1hr
S4 Ep15: Martin O'Donnell - Jan 2021
Martin joins Robert to discuss the new coaching staff, how this roster might fit with what they're trying to do, and his QB skills throwing to six year-olds in flag football. 
52m Jan 22, 2021
52m
S4 Ep14: Coach Bielema
Was fortunate to have Coach Bielema on the podcast today. We discussed his first 27 days as the Illini head coach, his phone calls reaching out to former players, his perfect day, and his high school revenge on a rival tuba player.  The first 12 minutes of the pod are my thoughts on this first month after attending the assistant coach Zoom pressers (including audio clips of defensive backs coa...
41m Jan 15, 2021
41m
S4 Ep13: John Gasaway
A conversation with ESPN's John Gasaway. Robert and John discuss John's time on campus at Illinois, his "Big Ten Wonk" days, starting Basketball Prospectus with KenPom, and finally, this 2021 Illini team and their potential. John has a book coming out in March - Miracles On The Hardwood - covering the history of Catholic college basketball. Pre-order links available here (https://www.twelveboo...
56m Jan 08, 2021
56m
S4 Ep12: Year In Review w/ Tyler & Craig
Robert sits down with the two IlliniBoard senior writers - Tyler & Craig - to discuss 2020 in Illini football and basketball from start to finish. 
1hr 15m Dec 30, 2020
1hr 15m
Bret Bielema At The Penn State Game
(Bonus Episode)
8m Dec 20, 2020
8m