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55:56

11/03/25 Hour 2: The wait is over! Illini Basketball...

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2025/11/03

The wait is over! The Fighting Illini men's basketball team kicks off the season tonight against Jackson State. We'll hear from head coach Brad Underwood about who's in and who's out. Plus, details on how you can win tickets for an upcoming game. The Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Bengals had one of the craziest games of the year yesterday & Da Bears won! What does this mean for Ben Johnson's team going forward? Will the Bears be buyers or sellers before tomorrow's trade deadline? And Kurtis

56:55

11/03/25 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour on a Victory...

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2025/11/03

The All-American J Leman is back in studio to talk about the Illini's huge win over Rutgers on Saturday. J discusses the game Lunney called for the offense, changes made on the defensive side of the ball, and expectations for the rest of the year. Plus, where does Luke Altmyer rank among the all-time great Illini quarterbacks?

56:05

10/31/25 Hour 2: The Great Kyle Tausk talks Illini...

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2025/10/31

Kyle Tausk joins us to talk about the Illini men's basketball home opener on Monday night. Get Kyle's insight on a few key injuries, expectations for the 2025 season, and news on recruits for 2026.The Blue Jays look to close out the World Series tonight against the Dodgers. We give our final predictions for Illinois vs Rutgers, plus our Friday toasts!

56:11

10/31/25 Hour 1: Kendall Bostic talks Illini Women's...

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2025/10/31

It's an Illini Heavy Show! Kendall Bostic joins us to talk about her new role with Illini Women's Basketball radio broadcasts, and the upcoming season. We check out the latest Illini headlines heading into the weekend. Kurtis throws Evan some manly Curveballs and we get your score predictions for Illinois vs Rutgers.

50:34

10/30/25 Hour 2: Ravi Lulla from HURRDAT Sports talks...

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2025/10/30

We take a trip around the Big Ten with our guy Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports! Ravi gives his insight on Illinois vs Rutgers, Matt Ruhle's new contract, USC vs Nebraska, and all the other games on this weekend's slate. We need some money! Evan has those "Etched in Stone" bets for this weekend. Illini Soccer kicks off Big Ten postseason play against Ohio State.

54:58

10/30/25 Hour 1: World Series Game 5; Illini...

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2025/10/30

Trey Yesavage had an all-time performance for the Blue Jays in Game 5 of the World Series. The Jays now lead the series 3-2. Can the Dodgers force a Game 7? We check the latest Illini headlines, then take a SPOOKY turn with the Illini sports moments that still haunt us. Kurtis throws his Curveballs and Evan ducks!

51:00

10/29/25 Hour 2: Richie O'Leary from The Knight...

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2025/10/29

Richie O'Leary is the Publisher of The Knight Report and covers the Scarlet Knights for ON3 Sports. He joins us to talk about the game this Saturday at Gies Memorial Stadium, Greg Schiano taking over play calling, team injuries, and more.The votes have been tallied for our Horror Movie Draft, but Kurtis thinks some chicanery happened! Did Evan cheat?! We preview the pivotal Game 5 of the World Series after the Blue Jays tied things up at 2 games a piece.

54:59

10/29/25 Hour 1: Illini vs Rutgers preview; Illini...

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2025/10/29

Rutgers is riddle with injuries and the Illini are currently 12.5 point favorites for Saturday's sold out game at Gies Memorial Stadium. We dive into the numbers. Plus, there are A LOT of Illinois sports headlines today. Kurtis has the latest. Tristan Thomas from WCIA 3 calls us to discuss the IHSA Playoffs. And Kurtis throws Evan a bunch of CURVEBALLS including "towns with dirty names."

55:04

10/28/25 Hour 2: The Drive's 1st Horror Movie Draft;...

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2025/10/28

Game 3 of the World Series was an all-timer between the Dodgers & Blue Jays. The guys will discuss and preview tonight's pitching match-ups.Kurtis and Evan square off in The Drive's first ever draft: HORROR MOVIES! And we have a few nuggets for Illini basketball, including details on how you can win tickets to upcoming games.

50:51

10/28/25 Hour 1: Illini Football meet with media;...

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2025/10/28

Evan's medical procedure was a success and he's back in the studio! He also might be a little loopy. Kurtis tests Evan with "Real or Fake Sports Headlines." Illini O-Lineman Josh Gesky met with the media ahead of Saturday's game with Rutgers. Kurtis throws some Curveballs!

53:18

10/27/25 Hour 2: Mihailo Petrovic is cleared for...

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2025/10/27

Mihailo Petrovic is officially cleared to play for the Illinois men's basketball team. We'll give you our instant reactions. No Lamar, no problem! The Bears lost a winnable game to the Ravens on Sunday as Tyler Huntley outplayed Caleb Williams. Ben Johnson's frustration was palpable after the game and turned the focus to the leaders on the team. Kurtis is throwing Curveballs and Evan has a PSA for all the male listeners.

57:22

10/27/25 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! J helps us break...

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2025/10/27

The All-American and former Illinois linebacker J Leman is fired up after the Illini's loss against Washington. J shares his thoughts on the defense, DC Aaron Henry, the fans' reaction to the loss, and what the Illini need to do going forward. The text line was on FIRE for this one.

52:36

10/24/25 Hour 2: Final Illini vs Huskies predictions;...

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2025/10/24

We give you our final predictions for Illinois vs Washington.Plus, an incredible Lamar Jackson stat that will most likely determine Sunday's Bears vs Ravens game. WE NEED SOME MONEY! Get those bets Etched in Stone! Why did Kurtis and Evan fight over a Peacock log-in, & why does it involve acting legend Kurt Russell? And we give our FRIDAY TOASTS!

58:38

10/24/25 Hour 1: Illini vs Huskies preview; Illinois...

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2025/10/24

Illinois vs Washington is the biggest game on the Big Ten slate this weekend. We check the latest injury report for you and discuss what the Illini need to do to win. Brad Underwood lands another one! Four-star recruit Lucas Morillo is coming to Champaign next season. We'll tell you what you need to know about the latest Illini. Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports joins the show to talk Big Ten football for this weekend and gives his predictions. And Kurtis throws you some serious CURVEBALLS!

51:36

10/23/25 Hour 2: Kurtis' CURVEBALLS; the latest on...

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2025/10/23

The NBA was rocked by a gambling scandal today involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, illegal poker games with the mafia, and more. We dive into the latest on this story.Kurtis throws us some Curveballs. Do you want to see the Illini in the NCAA Playoffs? Of course you do! Evan tells us who you need to root for this weekend to help get Illinois closer to that goal.

60:01

10/23/25 Hour 1: Fomer Illini & current State Rep....

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2025/10/23

Former Fighting Illini DE and current Illinois State Representative Kam Buckner kicks off the show. We talk with Kam about his STARS Bill, it's impact on the Bears potential move to Arlington Heights, his relationship with Kevin Warren, and much more. Roman Tomashoff covers the Huskies for UW Huskies Wire & USA Today. He givs us the Washington side of things before Saturday's game. And Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema met with the media today. He talked about practice conditions, crowd noise in

50:44

10/22/25 Hour 2: Michael Jordan returns to the NBA;...

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2025/10/22

Michael Jordan made his return to the NBA family last night in an interview with Mike Tirico on NBC. We react to a few of Jordan's quotes, talk MJ's legacy as a player & an owner, and expectations for him as an analyst.The Bears take on the Ravens this Sunday and it looks like Lamar Jackson is back. Is it bad news for the Bears? Plus a few nuggets for Illinois vs Washington on Saturday - weather, injury report, and more.

54:59

10/22/25 Hour 1: Tristan Thomas talks Illini vs...

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2025/10/22

WCIA-3's Tristan Thomas kicks off the show with boys. We talk about the Illini players that met with the media today, Saturday's game against Washington, and the slate of Friday night football. It's the last week of regular season for IHSA play and a lot of schools are trying to land postseason bids. Plus, Illinois Women's Gymnastics head coach Josh Nilson talks about the upcoming season and next week's Halloween event. And Kurtis' CURVEBALLS!

54:24

10/21/25 Hour 2: Breaking down Cignetti's monster...

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2025/10/21

Details on Curt Cignetti's historic contract at Indiana are out. We dive into the numbers and also some breaking news from the NFL, college football, & baseball.Evan has some nuggets on the Illini defense vs the Huskies O-Line. Plus, Kurtis introduces Evan to country star Chris Cagle's music. Chris is coming to the City Center in Champaign. And the Bears top the NFL in a stat that shocked Kurtis.

51:28

10/21/25 Hour 1: Illini OLine Coach Bart Miller & TE...

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2025/10/21

Illini OLine Coach Bart Miller & TE Cole Rusk talked with the media today. Miller had a couple of interesting quotes about how the his unit has played so far this year and expectations going forward. Plus, Cole Rusk talks about having his confidence back and being ready to go against Washington. And you know Kurtis has some Curveballs for you!

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