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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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02:26:12

When the Lovie Breaks (10/07/19)

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

2019/10/07

It's all over for Lovie Smith after another lifeless performance by the Illini, this time a 40-17 drubbing by PJ Fleck's boat rowers. Carp and Trevor ponder how the team could come out so flat in a "must-win" game, while Harry reflects on his experiences as a football player with Beckman, Cubit and Lovie.

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02:27:40

The Holy Triumvirate Returns (09/30/19)

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

2019/10/01

Lon Tay and Jeremy Werner hop on with Mike Carpenter for a Tay & J Show reunion. Later, Harry Black and Trevor Vallese begin looking at options for Illinois in a post-Lovie world.

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02:25:08

The 700 Club (09/23/19)

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

2019/09/23

Normally, a 4-point loss to Nebraska wouldn't be SO bad. But, nearly 700 yards later? Mike and Trevor look at the upcoming schedule and play a rousing game of "It SHOULD Matter, But It Won't", while Harry brings some much-needed real talk to the proceedings.

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02:17:51

Glass Case of Emution (09/16/19)

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

2019/09/17

Illinois loses to Eastern Michigan, and the Lovie Smith era is on the brink. Mike talks with Bret Behrens about his path in sports media and whether or not he's sick of covering Illinois revenue sports. Trevor and Harry try their best to pick up the pieces after the worst loss since . . .

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02:23:15

UCONN't Always Get What You Want (09/09/19)

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

2019/09/09

Mike welcomes on Trevor Vallese and Hans Dee for a good news/bad news conversation on Illinois' win at UCONN, and delve into Twitter overreactions. Harry Black joins Carp to discuss whether or not the road win was encouraging, discouraging or "meh".

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02:42:23

Roo'd Awakening (09/02/19)

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

2019/09/03

Basking in the glow of a 42-3 victory over Akron, Mike welcomes on Lon Tay about the impact of new transfers, passing the eye test, and beer at the stadium. Later, Trevor Vallese and Harry Black pop on and try to find the easiest path to six wins.

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02:01:48

A Most Consequential Year (08/26/19)

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

2019/08/27

It's the return of The 200 Level! Mike Carpenter talks with co-host emeritus Steve Breitwieser about the state of both Illini basketball and football. Later, Carp looks at a possible path to 6 wins for Lovie Smith and co., while covering all things Akron with Harry Black and Trevor Vallese

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53:40

Kohl'd as Ice (01/22/18)

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

2019/07/17

Carp and Breitwieser are wondering how the heck to fill an hour show with talk about an 0-7 Big Ten basketball team. But dangnabbit . . . they're gonna try!Original Air Date: January 22, 2018

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52:20

The Return of Fran McCaffery and the Beaver Brown...

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

2019/07/17

Illinois lost to Iowa, faces two straight road games, and it's cold outside. Surly Carp looks to Breitwieser for any light in the darkness. Original Air Date: January 15, 2018

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55:56

Road Weary (01/08/18)

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

2019/07/17

Carp and Breitwieser attempt to pick up the pieces from an 0-4 conference start after Illinois drops two more road games. Original Air Date: January 8, 2018

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55:59

Classy Cuonzo (12/21/17)

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

2019/07/17

Carp and Breitwieser gush over the classiest individual in college sports history, Cuonzo Martin. They also talk about Lovie Smith's 2018 recruiting class after the early signing day. Original Air Date: December 21, 2017

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54:36

The MGM Not-So-Grand (or the Bellagi-oh-no!) (12/11/17)

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

2019/07/17

Carp and Steve recap another Illini loss to a top-100 opponent, and try to find a path to the NCAA tournament with Illinois' remaining schedule. Original Air Date: December 11, 2017

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51:51

Terrapin Blues (12/04/17)

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

2019/07/17

Oh, what a game . . . and what a heartbreak. Carp and Steve try to look on the bright side of all things Illini basketball going forward. Original Air Date: December 4, 2017

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53:50

Lovie the One You're With (11/27/17)

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

2019/07/17

Can you believe it? Carp and Breitwieser talked Illini football for (basically) the entire show! Both of the fellas are a bit skeptical of the massive rebuild taking place. Original Air Date: November 27, 2017

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56:20

Kip Kip Hooray! (11/20/17)

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

2019/07/17

Steve and Carp focus on Illini basketball for the first part of the show, but The 200 Level just can't quit Illini football (as evidenced by a show-ending monologue from Breitwieser) Original Air Date: November 20, 2017

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55:01

Talkin' Football . . Yes, Really (11/13/17)

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

2019/07/17

Illinois basketball starts off 2-0, and Steve and Carp are cautiously optimistic about what they saw. Yet, they start the show with thoughts on the Illinois football program as a whole. Original Air Date: November 13, 2017

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54:11

Charleston in Charge (11/06/17)

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

2019/07/17

Breitwieser offers up some sunny optimism during Carp's darkest period as an Illini fan. Original Air Date: November 6, 2017

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55:14

Tucker'd Out (10/30/17)

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

2019/07/17

Carp and Breitwieser discuss one of the craziest weeks in Illini basketball recruiting history, while looking forward to the start of the 2017-18 season. Original Air Date: October 30, 2017

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57:46

Is Everything Going to be Ayo-K? (10/23/17)

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

2019/07/17

Carp and Steve talk all things Ayo, THT, and (begrudgingly) Illinois football. Original Air Date: October 23, 2017

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55:28

A Good Old Fashioned Ash Kicking (10/16/17)

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

2019/07/17

Carp and Breitwieser ponder what it means to follow Illinois football in any capactiy whatsoever, while fully turning The 200 Level back into a basketball show. Original Air Date: October 16, 2017

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