S2 Ep19: Illini Survive Against Chattanooga
Jonny, Matty, and Sam give their immediate reactions as they try to catch their breaths after the Illini narrowly escape victory over Chattanooga in the first round of the NCAA Tourney.
21m Mar 19, 2022
21m
S2 Ep18: Pre NCAA Tourney Vibe Check with Robert and Tyler
Robert (@alioneye) and Tyler (@tylercott) join the podcast to discuss the first weekend for the Illini in the NCAA Tournament. We got through scouts of the Mocs and hopefully the Cougars, Big Ten fandom in the tournament, and more.
1hr 10m Mar 17, 2022
1hr 10m
S2 Ep17: Selection Sunday
The guys break down their thoughts on our Illini being a four seed, our potential matchups, region, and overall thoughts on the NCAA selection committee. 
46m Mar 14, 2022
46m
S2 Ep16: Recapping the B1G Title with Deon Thomas
The guys break it down with the great Deon Thomas to get his take on the B1G championship, the All-Big Ten teams, and his preview of the conference tournament. Plus, the guys continue to reminisce and reflect back on Sunday night.
56m Mar 10, 2022
56m
S2 Ep15: B1G TEN CHAMPS
Jonny, Sam, and Josh get on the mic at midnight after they get back from their trip down to Champaign to break down how your Fighting Illini took down the Iowa Hawkeyes 74-72 to win the Big Ten regular-season title. (Typing this gives us chills) 
46m Mar 07, 2022
46m
S2 Ep14: Trent's Final Road Kill, Illini Beat Michigan 93-85 with Robert
Robert (@alioneye) joins Matty, Jonny, and Josh to discuss the Illini victory Sunday afternoon over the Michigan Wolverines. We discuss the key players and moments from the game, go on tangents about the 2022-2023 team and road wins, and give a look ahead to the next week of Big 10 play. 
1hr 13m Feb 28, 2022
1hr 13m
S2 Ep13: Illini Ring the Spartans
The guys recap what has surely been an incredible 48 hours for the BoardRoom and Illini, featuring two wins (shoutout Josh) in one day! 
36m Feb 20, 2022
36m
S2 Ep12: A Tough Night in Piscataway
The guys break down what was undoubtedly a tough night for Illini on the road. The fellas are surprisingly levelheaded after such an emotional letdown of a game. Give it a listen!
21m Feb 17, 2022
21m
S2 Ep11: Illini Claim First Place + Ken Pomeroy
It's been 1080 days since the Illini have lost to Wisconsin, and the boys couldn't be happier to break down the action. Plus, Ken Pomeroy of Kenpom.com joins the show to break down Illinois, the B1G, and the national player of the year race.
51m Feb 03, 2022
51m
S2 Ep10: Tom Fornelli
Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) joins the show as we discuss (in order) Illini Basketball, Ayo on the Bulls, Illini Football, and the miscellaneous Chicago sports teams topics.
59m Jan 28, 2022
59m
S2 Ep9: The Illini Got Boiled with @ALionEye
Guys break down a double-overtime Illini loss to Purdue. Just like every Amtrak train, our podcast is posted on delay. We recorded Monday evening and posted it today, so listen to us and @ALionEye go through our emotions six hours after the final buzzer rang. 
1hr 1m Jan 19, 2022
1hr 1m
S2 Ep8: The Illini are DeMarvelous
The Illini take down the Terrapins on Ayo Night in front of Demar Derozan. The guys discuss Kofi and Trent's spectacular night, Ayo, and everything else from a Thursday night in Champaign. 
39m Jan 07, 2022
39m
S2 Ep7: Braggin' Rights Secured
The guys break down a meaningful Braggin' Rights win as the trophy returns home to Champaign for the first time since 2017. Come for the basketball talk, stay for the Mizzou bowl game loss recap.
25m Dec 23, 2021
25m
S2 Ep6: Bears Down Illini
A thrilling game ends in crushing defeat for Illinois as they can't hold on against the Bearcats. The guys talk their way through this one and calmly explain how the Illini are just fine.
26m Dec 13, 2021
26m
S2 Ep5: Plummer Unclogs the Illini over Iowa
Matty, Jonny, Sam, and Josh break down the Iowa win. They discuss the spectacular performances of Kofi, Grandison, Plummer, Trent, and Monte and wrap up with a preview of Saturday's showdown vs. Arizona. 
32m Dec 07, 2021
32m
S2 Ep4: Burned Notre Dame
While it wasn't the biggest loss for Notre Dame fans of the night, the Illini took care of business at home. The guys react to the 82-72 win for Brad Underwoods' crew, discuss how Kofi needs to be appreciated more nationally, and the role players that stepped up. We wrap up Illinois Football closing out the year on good vibes and our Big Ten Fantasy lineups. Like, subscribe, and share as always. 
46m Nov 30, 2021
46m
S2 Ep3: I Guess That's Why They Call it Cincinnati
The guys revel in not just one loss...but two! Join us on a spiritual journey as we sing the Monday blues and discuss not only last week's loss to Marquette but also tonight's loss to Cincinnati. 
27m Nov 23, 2021
27m
S2 Ep2: Jackson State
The Illini basketball regular season is upon us! Join the guys as they reel off some extremely professional instant analysis and overreact to the Illini win in the most absurd of ways.
26m Nov 10, 2021
26m
S1 Ep34: St. Francis talk + Season Preview
Illinois played a basketball game, so we overreacted to it! Plus, the guys breakdown some season expectations and debate some hot takes provided by an unnamed source from an unnamed podcast (shoutout to the Field Pass for no reason).
39m Oct 28, 2021
39m
S1 Ep33: Tyler Underwood
Tyler Underwood joins the show to talk a little preseason Illini hoops and tell us what it's like to be related to Coach Underwood.
39m Sep 23, 2021
39m
S1 Ep32: Football Preview
With a little assistance from Robert, the guys look ahead to the 2021 Illinois Football season and what to expect from year one of the Bielema era.
57m Aug 24, 2021
57m
S1 Ep31: Ayo to the Bulls
Ayo's just been drafted by the Bulls and frankly, the guys can't believe it. Join us for some instant reaction and celebration to Ayo staying home (again!).
30m Jul 30, 2021
30m
S1 Ep30: Talkin' a little TBT and a little football
The guys catch up on some of the latest football and basketball news and ask their dream hypothetical questions to Coach B and Andre Curbelo.
33m Jul 27, 2021
33m
S1 Ep29: Honorary Illini Mike Daum
Adopted Illini Mike Daum joins the show to preview his expectations for this year's TBT tournament. Plus, we fill him in on everything he needs to know about Champaign-Urbana.
36m Jun 25, 2021
36m
S1 Ep28: TBT Tournament Preview with Head Coach/GM Mike LaTulip
Who's pumped for a little summer House of 'Paign basketball? Head coach and GM Mike LaTulip joins the program to preview what's in store for his team. Plus- maybe a little tease at a surprise roster spot? 
1hr 4m Jun 15, 2021
1hr 4m
S1 Ep27: We're back!
After a brief hiatus, the guys recap everything that's happened to Illinois Basketball since the NCAA Tournament, talk some spring football, and recap the amazing Country Club U weekend. 
50m May 10, 2021
50m
S1 Ep26: The End of The Illini Season
Well, that sucked! So we talked about it. Hear the guys discuss their emotional reactions to the Illini loss to Loyola in the round of 32 and the legacy this team will leave.
47m Mar 25, 2021
47m
S1 Ep25: Round of 64 Win Over Drexel
The guys breakdown their initial thoughts and reactions from the first day of the tournament, the Illini win over Drexel, and look ahead to Sunday's matchup with the Ramblers.
22m Mar 20, 2021
22m
S1 Ep24: Midnight Madness
Can't sleep? Neither can we. So we talked to Tyler about how he's feeling going into the tournament and what the Illini need to do to win the whole damn thing. 
37m Mar 19, 2021
37m
S1 Ep23: Big Ten Tournament Champions!
The guys break down what it means to be a big ten tournament champion and have the opportunity to raise a banner. Plus, a discussion on our region of the bracket and what the future may hold over the next three weekends. 
39m Mar 15, 2021
39m
S1 Ep22: Iowa BTT Win
The Illini are officially locked in as a one seed after a win against Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament Semi-Finals. The guys break it down and chat about the championship game tomorrow.
20m Mar 14, 2021
20m
S1 Ep21: An Ohio State W to Lock up A One Seed in the NCAA Tournament
The guys give their unfiltered reaction to beating OSU in Columbus to all but lock up a #1 seed in the NCAA tournament. 
20m Mar 07, 2021
20m
S1 Ep20: Michigan Win with Robert and Tyler
Robert and Tyler join the show to break down arguably the biggest conference win in any of our lifetimes and try to put this all into words. Stick around for Sam's breakdown of the Horizon League semifinal game! 
1hr Mar 03, 2021
1hr
S1 Ep19: Wisconsin Recap + David Eickholt of 247sports
The guys recap the win against the Badgers and engage in civil discourse about the national player of the year race with 247sports writer David Eikhort. We're definitely not biased!
1hr 7m Mar 01, 2021
1hr 7m
S1 Ep18: Post Nebraska Win + Senior Day Memories
The crew recap the season sweep against Nebraska and give their favorite memories from all the guys honored at Senior Night on Thursday.
31m Feb 26, 2021
31m
S1 Ep17: Brad Evans
Fantasy guru and Illini fan Brad Evans join the show to talk about the win over Minnesota, Ayo v Luka for NPOY, bracketology, the future of sports gambling, and of course, tequila! 
58m Feb 22, 2021
58m
S1 Ep16: Northwestern Postgame + BTN's Dave Revsine
We recap the Northwestern game and had an AWESOME interview with The Big Ten Network's own Dave Revsine. We talk: -Michigan, Ohio State, Illini -Ayo vs Luka -Dave's move from Quad Cities reporter to SportsCenter anchor -His favorite USF-Illini game at Soldier Field  -A LOT MORE
1hr 6m Feb 17, 2021
1hr 6m
S1 Ep15: Nebraska Post-Game with Tyler Cottingham
Illini Nation’s favorite walk-on Tyler Cottingham joins the show after the Nebraska game to help us rationalize how we’re still winning the natty despite barely escaping Lincoln with an overtime win.
39m Feb 13, 2021
39m
S1 Ep14: Andy, an Illini superfan!
Illini superfan and Orange Krush regular for the past DECADE Andy Wszalek shares his secrets for how he's been able to secure the same seat for so long. Plus, the guys break down the IU game and discuss Trent's very bad word he said to the Indiana bench. 
34m Feb 05, 2021
34m
S1 Ep13: Iowa Postgame
The guys turn on the mics for a quick celebratory episode after knocking off 7th ranked Iowa in a thrilling 80-75 victory. 
24m Jan 30, 2021
24m
S1 Ep12: Ken Pomeroy of Kenpom.com
[0:00–11:42] Overview on college basketball from a national perspective and why he hates your team [11:42-25:25] Talking Illinois’ upcoming schedule and Big Ten teams [25:25-36:20]Ken’s career arc, starting in meteorology, working with NBA teams/executives, and even crossing paths with Jim Boylen at Utah [36:20-45:43] If Ken were a coach, how he'd manage in-game decisions such as foul trouble,...
46m Jan 27, 2021
46m
S1 Ep11: Deon Thomas
Illini Basketball all-time leading scorer Deon Thomas joins the show for an awesome long-form conversation to chat about everything from playing, broadcasting, fundraising, and his confidence in guarding Luka Garza. 
1hr 4m Jan 25, 2021
1hr 4m
S1 Ep10: Some Very Interesting Takes After Ohio State!
We collected some interesting and definitely not controversial takes Illini twitter had after Saturday's game and blindly react to them. 
36m Jan 18, 2021
36m
S1 Ep9: Post Maryland Blues
Robert needed to be cheered up so we hit record and allowed him to set the record straight on how his mentions work and how he’s feeling post Maryland. It’s raw, unedited, and will hopefully cheer you up too if you’re feeling a little scorched earth after the Maryland game. 
51m Jan 12, 2021
51m
S1 Ep8: IU Win + Howard Griffith
A quick better late than never recap of the IU win followed by Howard Griffith joining the show to discuss everything from his college days to the build-up of playing in a Super Bowl.
56m Dec 28, 2020
56m
S1 Ep7: Bret Bielema News + Tyler Griffey Interview
The guys figure out how to pronounce Bret Bielema's last name and chat with the man who hit the biggest shot in the last 15 years for Illinois Basketball, Tyler Griffey.
35m Dec 21, 2020
35m
S1 Ep6: Macolm Hill + Lovie Smith is Fired
Malcolm Hill joins the show to help cure our post-Braggin’ Rights blues. Plus, coaching search guru and IHSA football coach Mat Pistole hops on to talk about potential candidates for the football vacancy.  [0:00-31:20] Malcolm Hill [31:30-1:05] Mat Pistole
1hr 5m Dec 14, 2020
1hr 5m
S1 Ep5: Duke Recap With Stephen Bardo
1989 Flyin' Illini and current BTN analyst Stephen Bardo joins the podcast to discuss his thoughts after Illinois beats Duke at Cameron Indoor by 15. The guys also ask Stephen about his experiences as an analyst, player, and Illini.
31m Dec 09, 2020
31m
S1 Ep4: Hate Week
Robert takes us through how he copes after an Illini football loss and previews the upcoming Hate Week gauntlet of Duke-NU-MIZ.
1hr 1m Dec 07, 2020
1hr 1m
S1 Ep3: MTE Recap
America's favorite walk-on Tyler Cottingham joins the podcast to discuss his takeaways from the MTE, his experiences as a walk-on, and that time Shaquille O'neal visited campus. 
59m Nov 29, 2020
59m