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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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All Episodes

01:08:17

Ryan Baker (07/14/20)

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2020/07/14

Mike Carpenter has a conversation with Ryan Baker (CBS Chicago morning anchor) about his career in journalism, experiences with racism, the transition from sports to news media, and what the Flyin' Illini would have to say about current issues facing student athletes.

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01:22:45

Feliz Navidaum (07/09/20)

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2020/07/09

The House of 'Paign pulls off the 16 vs. 1 upset, all while conquering the ghosts of Buckeye past in a thrilling TBT victory. Mike Carpenter also speaks with Professor Sheldon Jacobson on the risks associated with college football during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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03:15:43

100th Episode Spectacular!!! (07/06/20)

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2020/07/07

An arbitrary milestone, but a milestone nonetheless! Mike Carpenter celebrates the 100th episode of The 200 Level by bringing on co-host emeritus Steve Breitweiser, along with current co-hosts Harry Black, Trevor Vallese, and Isaac Ambrose.

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01:15:08

Shannon Ryan (07/02/20)

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2020/07/02

Mike Carpenter talks to Shannon Ryan (Chicago Tribune) about Illini linebacker Milo Eifler's comments on player safety, COVID-19's effects on college sports, students speaking out, and the importance of journalism.

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01:43:15

Herb Lawrence (06/30/20)

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2020/06/30

Baseball is back! Mike Carpenter talks with Herb Lawrence (Executive Producer at 670 The Score) about the 60-game season, the young and dangerous White Sox, and how the shortened season will benefit some teams. Along with baseball, they talk about the role of sports media in discussions on race.

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47:05

An Inconvenient Truth (06/19/20)

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2020/06/19

On the eve of a vacation, Mike Carpenter looks back at the craziest month in what's been the craziest year so far. The MLB owners and players are in a standstill, NASCAR's decision to ban confederate flags brings back memories of Chief Illiniwek, and sports media struggles to find its role in the ongoing conversation on race.

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01:34:36

Steve Holstein (06/16/20)

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2020/06/16

Mike Carpenter speaks with Steve Holstein, long-time host of the Holstein and Co. morning show on WIXY on the current state of radio. In the opening segment, Carp reacts to the IHSA basketball finals returning to CU, Rob Manfred's ineptitude in the MLB negotiations, and Mike Gundy's tone-deaf t-shirt.

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01:18:45

Carey Davis (06/11/20)

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2020/06/11

Mike Carpenter has a conversation with Carey Davis (starting fullback on 2001 Illinois Sugar Bowl team, 2008 Super Bowl champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers) on race, police brutality, and the intersection of sports and politics.

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01:36:23

Marching Illini (06/08/20)

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2020/06/08

Mike Carpenter and Trevor Vallese reflect on the week that was, including Illini coaches and staff protesting and marching in Champaign and Luke Ford's Twitter response to the Black Lives Matter movement.

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01:39:51

Lovie Speaks (06/05/20)

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2020/06/05

Mike Carpenter reacts to Lovie Smith's appearance on Mike Tirico's "Lunch Talk Live" on NBC Sports Network. Later, he has a conversation with John Paul (former WCIA 3 anchor and reporter, retired professor at University of Illinois College of Media) about the current state of journalism.

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01:18:28

Antonio Adams (06/03/20)

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2020/06/03

Mike Carpenter opens up discussing Adam Miller, Ayo Dosunmu and Brad Underwood's reactions to the protests. Later, he welcomes on Antonio Adams (co-host of A Squared Podcast, federal sergeant) to talk about race and law enforcement issues.

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02:02:08

Living Through History (06/01/20)

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2020/06/01

Mike Carpenter talks with Isaac Trotter (Post Bulletin in Rochester, MN) on the protests in Minneapolis. Later on, Harry Black and Trevor Vallese rank Big Ten football stadiums and discuss best case scenarios for the 2020 Illini football team.

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01:24:21

Champaign Showers (05/29/20)

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2020/05/29

Mike Carpenter welcomes on Boswell Hutson, publisher of Champaign Showers. They discuss the local media landscape, the future of the music scene in CU, and life in a "micro-urban" community like Champaign.

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01:54:14

Strictly Voluntary (05/26/20)

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2020/05/26

Mike Carpenter, Harry Black and Trevor Vallese react to the Illinois athletic department's plan to welcome back student athletes (along with a discussion as to what "student athlete" means). Later, a bonus interview with Chuck Koplinski, film critic and co-host of the "Reel Talk" podcast.

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01:53:46

Breitwieser 2: Electric Boogaloo

The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini... ·

2020/05/20

Mike Carpenter welcomes back co-host emeritus Steve Breitwieser for a "state of the program" episode, focusing on the good news/bad news of Lovie Smith's recruiting and the remarkable turnaround for Brad Underwood's basketball team.

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01:42:09

The Last Dance, Parts 9 and 10 (05/18/20)

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2020/05/18

Mike Carpenter, Trevor Vallese and Harry Black recap the final episodes of The Last Dance. They tell tales of the Legend of Gimpy Pippens, take a brief look at the history of the post-Jordan Bulls, and wonder if the "poisoned pizza" was poisoned after all.

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02:05:16

The Last Dance, Parts 7 and 8 (05/11/20)

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2020/05/11

Mike Carpenter, Trevor Vallese and Harry Black react to The Last Dance, including Jordan as a leader/teammate, Pippen's folly, and the impact of MJ's retirement and comeback. They also discuss the state of Illinois football and issues with local sports coverage.

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01:14:35

Lon Tay's Hour of Power (05/07/20)

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2020/05/07

Mike Carpenter catches up with old friend and radio cohort Lon Tay, covering a wide range of topics including COVID-19, health scares, concerts, Illini basketball and football, and the possibility of baseball returning.

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01:20:57

The Last Dance, Parts 5 and 6 (05/04/20)

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2020/05/04

Mike Carpenter, Harry Black and Trevor Vallese react to episodes 5 and 6 of The Last Dance. Also, the guys celebrate May the 4th by reflecting on the best and worst moments of the film franchise.

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01:26:04

Transfer U (05/01/20)

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2020/05/01

Mike Carpenter looks at the pros and cons of transfers for Illini basketball and football, including the possible addition of Chaundee Brown for Brad Underwood and two transfers in one week for Lovie Smith. Jordan Bernfield (play-by-play for BTN, ESPN and NBCS-Chi) hops on to talk about growing up in Deerfield, a stones-throw away from Michael Jordan and the 90's Bulls.

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