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Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

247Sports, Illinois, Illinois Football, Illinois Basketball, Illinois Athletics, College Football, College Basketball

Illini Inquirer staff members Jeremy Werner, Joey Wagner, Mike LaTulip, J Leman and many others discuss all things Illinois Fighting Illini athletics.

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89:58

Ep. 1018 - Martin O'Donnell on Illini trench play;...

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2025/07/29

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with former Illini All-American offensive lineman Martin O'Donnell gives a deep dive on Illinois offensive and defensive line play as well as a 2025 season outlook. Werner and Joey Wagner then get insight on three of the Illini's most intriguing opponents with USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Bucknuts' Patrick Murphy and Badger247's Nick Osen.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify:

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49:41

Ep. 1017 - Four-star 2027 QB Kamden Lopati commits to...

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2025/07/28

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to four-star 2027 Utah QB Kamden Lopati's commitment to the Illini and what it says about the program, Barry Lunney Jr. and Art Sitkowski. Ryan Easterling also joins the guys to give his scouting report on Lopati and how he impacts the QB room, plus his thoughts on Jacob Eberhart's commitment earlier this month. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other:

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55:27

Ep. 1016 - How does prep recruiting fit into Illini...

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2025/07/25

Derek Piper joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to chat about his final experience at and takeaways from Peach Jam before diving into how prep recruiting fits into Illinois basketball's roster-building plans moving forward in the transfer portal/revenue-sharing era. Piper then breaks down some of the Illini's top prep targets in the 2026 and 2027 classes.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other:

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35:59

Ep. 1015 - BTN's Howard Griffith and Jake Butt on...

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2025/07/24

BTN analyst and Illini great Howard Griffith chats with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner about why he's bought into Bret Bielema bringing sustained success to Illinois, what he thinks of the Illinois offense and defense and his outlook on the season and Illinois recruiting. Then Big Ten Network analyst Jake Butt chats with Werner about high expectations for Illinois in 2025, what stands out about the Illini schematically, their schedule and more. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast

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40:04

Ep. 1014 - Exclusive with Illini AD Josh Whitman; CBS...

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2025/07/23

Ilini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with CBS Sports analyst Gary Danielson to discuss a special broadcast of Illinois football's 2024 win over Michigan at Memorial Stadium and what he thinks of Bret Bielema, Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer, the Illini's chances in the Big Ten in 2025 and how the Big Ten now stacks up in the SEC. Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman then sits down with Werner and Joey Wagner to discuss the 2025 football season, his football program's rise and early

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58:24

Ep. 1013 - Exclusive interviews with Illini players...

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2025/07/23

Illinois players QB Luke Altmyer, DB Xavier Scott and OL J.C. Davis sit down with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The players discuss why they returned to Illinois for another season, the next steps in their development and the season ahead.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj To learn more

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30:13

Ep. 1012 - Exclusive interview with Bret Bielema at...

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2025/07/22

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema sits down with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner at Big Ten Media Days at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to discuss high expectations entering the 2025 season and an in-depth breakdown of his roster. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices

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78:23

Ep. 1011 - Lon Tay on his radio career, fatherhood...

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2025/07/18

The Tay & J Show reunites! Lon Tay joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss his decade-and-a-half sports radio run in Champaign-Urbana, life as a sports dad, his thoughts on Illini football and basketball and much more.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:

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53:07

Ep. 1010 - Petros Kyprianou on Illini track's rise;...

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2025/07/16

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werenr chats with Illini director of track & field and cross country Petros Kyprianou about building Illinois track back into relevancy, his Moneyball approach, his international influence and the next steps for the program. Then Illini men's tennis coach Brad Dancer joins Werner to chat about his contract extension and a star-studded recruiting class, which is among the top few in the nation, and its potential impact on the program. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast

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66:03

Ep. 1009 - Derek Piper bidding adieu to Illini Inquirer

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2025/07/14

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Piper leaving Illini Inquirer after nine years, a career and life pivot and his stories from a decade on the Illinois basketball beat. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

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35:16

Ep. 1008 - Four-star DB Jacob Eberhart commits to...

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2025/07/13

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner breaks down the impact of four-star Kirkwood (Mo.) defensive back Jacob Eberhart's commitment to Illinois. Werner discusses the family connection to the Illini, how Illinois won the recruitment, what Eberhart brings to the field and what his commitment says about the Illini's Class of 2026, including their improved efforts recruiting St. Louis.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other:

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83:17

Ep. 1007 - Reasons for high hopes & concern for...

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2025/07/08

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner give their reasons for high hopes and concern for Illinois football during the 2025 season. The guys discuss returners, the coaching staff, the schedule and some question marks. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: * Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 * Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1: https://tinyurl.com/ymnzkebb To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:

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51:12

Ep. 1006 - Mike Small on Illini golf's PGA success,...

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2025/07/08

Illinois men's golf coach Mike Small joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illini greats Brian Campbell and Thomas Detry having success on the PGA TOUR, two significant transfer additions and his 2025-26 roster. First-year Illinois soccer coach Katie Hultin then joins Werner to discuss what attracted her to the Illini job, what she learned from Janet Rayfield as an assistant coach, what she'll bring to the program, her roster and what she thinks Illini soccer can become. To learn more

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69:54

Ep. 1005 - Shauna Green on new-look Illini WBB;...

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2025/07/01

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois football missing on four-star downstate tight ends Mack Sutter (Alabama) and JC Anderson (Ole Miss) and what it means for the 2026 recruiting class. The guys then chat with Illini women's basketball coach Shauna Green about her new-look team, summer workouts, team health, new roles for returners, initial impressions of newcomers and the growth of women's basketball.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple:

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Introducing 'Inside College Basketball Now' with Jon...

Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini... ·

2025/06/29

Download Inside College Basketball Now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is your courtside seat to the inner workings of the sport. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365

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76:49

Ep. 1004 - Piper on Illini going back-to-back in NBA...

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2025/06/27

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley going back-to-back in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Piper discusses his experience in Brooklyn, what he thinks of the fit for Jakucionis in Miami and Riley in Washington, what this means for Illini basketball and who could be the next Illini draft picks. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other:

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74:13

Ep. 1003 - Takeaways from Illini AD Josh Whitman's...

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2025/06/26

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley going back-to-back in the 2025 NBA Draft and then discuss some news items and their top takeaways from Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman's annual media roundtable, including a change to the Mizzou football series and the impact of the House settlement on Illinois and college athletics.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8

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67:23

Ep. 1002 - Mike LaTulip's 2025 NBA Draft preview

Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini... ·

2025/06/24

Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to preview the 2025 NBA Draft. He breaks down how Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley stack up in this draft class and their best team fits at the next level, and he then breaks down his thoughts on the top of the draft, some underrated and overrated prospects and some sleepers.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just

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55:58

Ep. 1001 - Illini football's recruiting roll of five...

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2025/06/20

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down Illinois football's recruiting roll of five commitments in five days this week. The guys break down what four-star DB Nick Hankins, four-star OL Kai Pritchard, three-star DB Isaiah Williams, three-star EDGE Jaylen Stewart and three-star EDGE Kayden Bennett bring to the Illini. The guys then discuss the Illini's narrow Class of 2026 focus moving forward, including their pursuits of four-star tight ends JC Anderson and Mack Sutter, four-star

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77:28

Ep. 1000 - Ty Rodgers injured & other takeaways from...

Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini... ·

2025/06/17

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss the latest with Illinois basketball, including a second NBA Draft green room invite for the Illini and the impact of Ty Rodgers' knee injury on the team. The guys then dive into other takeaways from Illinois coach Brad Underwood's summer update, including the status of David Mirkovic and Mihailo Petrovic, Camryn Crocker taking over as defensive coordinator, some more potential schedule additions and more.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast

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