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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter is a podcast offering a fan’s perspective on Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball.

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57:24

Silver Linings (11/21/22)

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2022/11/22

Normally, a weekend in which Illini football and basketball 1-2 would be a disappointment. Instead, Mike Carpenter finds silver linings in both, including an impressive showing by Brad Underwood's basketball team in Vegas and the near-upset in Ann Arbor by Bielema's football squad. Maybe it's because Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but at The 200 Level, we're feeling gratitude.

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47:12

The Great Pivot (11/16/22)

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2022/11/17

It's that time of year when Illini fans pivot from football to basketball season. Mike Carpenter discusses how the disappointment of Illinois football's last two games has been tempered by an impressive start by Brad Underwood's team. Heading into a big weekend, he looks at the chances for both programs to make a statement.

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42:44

Trainwreck (11/13/22)

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2022/11/13

Illinois football squanders a huge opportunity, losing their second home game in a row along with control of the Big Ten West. Mike Carpenter reacts after the 31-24 loss to Purdue, and discusses the myriad of issues facing this Illini football program - from the on-field performance to continually disappointing its fan base.

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49:43

Just Due It (11/10/22)

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2022/11/11

Everything Illinois football hopes to achieve is still right in front of them, beginning with the biggest game of the year. Mike Carpenter discusses the decisive nature of Saturday's matchup against Purdue, and the factors going for and against the Illini. With the opportunity to take control of the division, how will Bret Bielema's team respond after last week's disappointment?

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43:45

Shiny New Toys (11/07/22)

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2022/11/08

Illini basketball cruises to a season-opening 87-57 win over Eastern Illinois. Mike Carpenter reacts to Terrence Shannon and Coleman Hawkins' impressive offensive showings, Sincere Harris' explosive debut, and Dain Dainja's double-double. Illinois basketball takes the court again Friday night to face Kansas City.

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50:37

Dadgummit (11/06/22)

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2022/11/06

Sloppy play and an inspired opponent lead to Illinois football's 2nd loss of the season. Mike Carpenter recaps a disappointing Dad's Day, with the Illini losing 23-15 to the Michigan State Spartans. While some loftier goals look to be out of reach, Bret Bielema's team still controls its destiny in the Big Ten West, and have an opportunity to take control of the division this Saturday against Purdue.

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53:25

Home Sweet Home (11/02/22)

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2022/11/03

This is it. Two home games for the Big Ten West. Mike Carpenter looks ahead to Illini football's two-game swing of Michigan State and Purdue, and how Bret Bielema's team can take care of business to secure a trip to Indy. He provides an updated gameday forecast from Chambana Weather, and discusses what the tailgate lots and Memorial Stadium will feel like with a packed house once again.

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58:43

The New Normal (10/30/22)

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2022/10/30

Illini football is 7-1 after taking care of business with a 26-9 win over Nebraska. Mike Carpenter reacts to another dominating defensive and efficient offensive performance, and how Bret Bielema's style of football has staying power. Up next for Illinois: a reeling Michigan State team fresh off a postgame brawl.

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52:24

The Final Five (10/26/22)

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2022/10/27

Illinois football enters the home stretch, hoping to turn their 6-1 start into a Big Ten West title. Mike Carpenter looks ahead to Saturday's matchup against Nebraska, and why the Illini match up favorably against the Huskers. He also predicts how the final five games will shake out. Finally, he discusses the start of basketball season and Luke Goode's injury.

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50:33

Bye Week Brunch Club (10/23/22)

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2022/10/23

Illini football enjoyed a much-deserved bye week ahead of their final 5-game stretch. Mike Carpenter discusses a fruitful Saturday of Big Ten football, including losses by Purdue and Minnesota, to give Illinois a clearer path to the Big Ten West title. First thing's first: beating Nebraska on the road this upcoming Saturday.

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01:00:53

Tuesdays with Trevor (10/18/22)

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2022/10/18

Mike Carpenter welcomes back an old friend and co-host emeritus Trevor Vallese to talk all things Illini football. They discuss the convincing fashion in which Illinois has started 6-1, the favorable schedule going forward, and the chances Bret Bielema's team is playing in Indy on December 3.

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56:07

Golden Glow (10/16/22)

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2022/10/16

Bret Bielema's Fighting Illini are 6-1 and in control of their Big Ten West destiny following a 26-14 win over Minnesota. Mike Carpenter recaps a perfect football Saturday in Champaign, as Illinois dominated on both sides of the ball in front of a raucous Homecoming crowd. With a bye week approaching, Carp glances at the five-game stretch to end what's been a fantastic season.

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48:10

Break the Oar (10/13/22)

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2022/10/13

Mike Carpenter is ready for a Homecoming matchup against PJ Fleck and the Gophers, as Bret Bielema's Illini try and gain a firm hold of the Big Ten West. Carp reads a few listener messages, reacts to the latest injury report, and breaks down the crucial game between Illinois and Minnesota.

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54:12

It’s Homecoming Week (10/11/22)

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2022/10/12

It's Homecoming Week, and the 5-1 Illini face Minnesota with a chance to take control of the Big Ten West. Mike Carpenter reflects on the Iowa game and explains how a Devito-less team can still beat the Gophers. Finally, a discussion on the complicated relationship between die-hard Illinois fans and those just coming back into the fold.

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55:46

Turning Point (10/09/22)

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2022/10/09

Bret Bielema's Illini football team outlasts Iowa 9-6 in a primetime slugfest at Memorial Stadium. Mike Carpenter discusses why this win was so important for a long-suffering fanbase, and how this remarkable season feels like the start of sustained success. Just after the recording of this episode, Illinois found themselves back in the AP poll for the first time since 2011.

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01:14:19

Wednesdays with Werner (10/05/22)

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2022/10/05

Jeremy Werner drops by the studio to talk all things Illini football with Mike Carpenter. They discuss the upcoming game against Iowa, Illinois' chances in the Big Ten West, and the temperature of the fanbase heading into two huge matchups at Memorial Stadium.

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52:32

The Best in the West? (10/03/22)

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2022/10/04

Whether it's in the form of a question or a statement, it's not outrageous to include Illinois in the conversation for "Best in the West". Mike Carpenter reflects on the dominant win at Wisconsin, a favorable matchup against Iowa, and why the run this Illini football team is on looks and feels different than previous streaks.

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52:49

Badger Beatdown (10/01/22)

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2022/10/01

The Illini smoke the Wisconsin Badgers 34-10 at Camp Randall. Mike Carpenter reacts to Bret Bielema's triumphant return to Madison behind a dominating D-line and balanced offensive attack. With Iowa and Minnesota coming to Memorial Stadium, Illinois football has a chance to take control of the Big Ten West.

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48:25

Get Bucky (09/27/22)

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2022/09/28

It's a big week for Illini football as Bret Bielema's team returns to Madison with revenge on their mind. Mike Carpenter discusses the big opportunity Saturday, and the crucial three-game stretch of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota. Also, Illinois basketball practice is underway and Brad Underwood is feeling good about the 2022-23 season.

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32:54

Thursday Night Lights (09/22/22)

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2022/09/23

The Illini shut out Chattanooga in an impressive 31-0 win at Memorial Stadium. Mike Carpenter reacts to the dominant defense, improved offense, and other reasons to be optimistic as Illinois football prepares for the gauntlet of their Big Ten schedule.

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