The Drive on ESPN 93.5
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The Drive on ESPN 93.5
The Drive is your daily Illini sports podcast from ESPN 93.5. Kurtis Allen and Evan Stone cover Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball, Illinois Fighting Illini football, the Chicago Bears, Cardinals, Cubs and the biggest sports stories in Champaign-Urbana with interviews, analysis, and a lot of...
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05/29/26 Hour 2: Glenn Kinley from WCIA3 Sports talks IHSA Track & Field State Championships & Illini basketball's Andrej Stojakovic; Cards vs Cubs Predictions; Friday Toasts
Glenn Kinley from WCIA 3 Sports joins the show to discuss the IHSA Track & Field State Championships and what Andrej Stojakovic's return means for Ill...
05/29/26 Hour 1: Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports talks Illini basketball, Andrej Stojakovic, Football schedule; Brian Walton from The Cardinal Nation previews Cards vs Cubs Series
Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports talks Illini basketball, Andrej Stojakovic, football schedule; Brian Walton previews Cards vs Cubs Seri...
05/28/26 Hour 2: Tristan Thomas from WCIA3 talks Andrej Stojakovic's return, IHSA State Track Meet, & showdown with Evan Stone; Can Spurs win 2 vs Thunder?; Evan runs afoul of the Law
Tristan Thomas joins the show to discuss Andrej Stojakovic officially returning to Illinois, previews of the IHSA State Track Meet, and his latest sho...
05/28/26 Hour 1: Illini Headlines - Andrej Stojakovic is officially BACK with the Illini; Cubs vs Cards series preview; MLB's Proposed Salary Cap - who's affected?; Evan ranks Illini football games
Illini Headlines - Andrej Stojakovic is officially BACK with the Illini after withdrawing from the NBA Draft, giving Brad Underwood and Illinois anoth...
05/27/26 Hour 2: Who do the Knicks want to play - Thunder or Spurs?; Evan vs Tristan Thomas; more Andrej Stojakovic talk; Tuesday Draft results - Best 90's Comedies; Pierce the Intern steals the show
The guys debate whether the New York Knicks would rather face the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals after OKC grabbed a 3-2...
05/27/26 Hour 1: Andrej Stojakovic announcing his decision at 7pm; Illini Headlines - Football TV Game Times announced, Quentin Coleman to US U18 National Team; Cards Fall to Brewers & Cubs lose 10
Illinois basketball waits for the decision from Andrej Stojaković as he’s expected to announce his future at 7 p.m. (he's coming back).
Illini H...
05/26/26 Hour 2: Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer on why Andrej Stojakovic will be back with Illinois, Underwood's contract, who'll be the Starting 5, and more; Tuesday Draft - Best 90's Comedy Movies
Hour 2 featured Kyle Tausk from X, Instagram, and Facebook!
05/26/26 Hour 1: Brian Ames returns to recap closest Indy 500 in history; Cubs skid is now at 9 games while Cardinals & Brewers fight for 1st place; Illini Headlines - Shauna Green adds to her staff
Hour 1 of today’s show featured racing analyst Brian Ames breaking down one of the wildest editions of the Indianapolis 500 ever, as Felix Rosenqvist...
05/21/26 Hour 2: Adda Lavalle from AlBat tells if Alex Bregman's contract is worth it for the Cubs; Let's Go Racing Part 2! We draft the Indy 500 & Coca-Cola 600; Friday Toasts
Hour 2 features Adda Lavalle from AlBat breaking down whether Alex Bregman’s massive contract would actually be worth it for the Cubs. Plus, Let’s Go...
05/21/26 Hour 1: Let's Go Racing! Brian Ames joins us to breakdown the Indy 500; Cubs waste opportunities vs Astros; Illini Headlines
Hour 1 is all about racing as Brian Ames joins the show to preview the Indy 500, break down the top storylines, and explain what makes this year’s rac...
05/20/26 Hour 2: Cardinals walk it off against Pirates & a preview of the Brewers series; Indy 500 & Coca-Cola 600: Educating Evan Stone; Tuesday Draft Results
The St. Louis Cardinals walk it off against the Pittsburgh Pirates as the guys recap the thrilling finish and preview the upcoming series against the...
05/20/26 Hour 1: Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports talks NCAA Football Playoff Expansion and how it can hurt the sport; Kurtis' Curveballs - Sports Moments That Reveal Your Age
Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports joins the show to discuss potential expansion of the College Football Playoff and why growing the field even more could...
05/19/26 Hour 2: Cardinals vs Pirates; Arsenal wins the Premier League - we recap and get live updates from Evan's Mom; Tuesday Draft - Spielberg Movies
The St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates square off as we break down the matchup, while Arsenal F.C. captures the Premier League title — complet...
05/19/26 Hour 1: Carson Gourdie from WICS-TV 20 returns to talk Illini basketball offseason, why Andrej Stojakovic will return, and football expectations; Kurtis' Curveballs are back
Carson Gourdie returns to break down the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball offseason, why Andrej Stojaković is expected to return, and expecta...
05/18/26 Hour 2: Zack Pearson returns to talk Chicago Bears schedule, rookie camp, and if a new stadium is happening; Etched in Stone picks for tonight's MLB Slate
Zack Pearson from Bear Wire returns to break down the Chicago Bears schedule release, rookie minicamp takeaways, and the latest on whether a new stadi...
05/18/26 Hour 1: Brad Sturdy from Illini Guys talks Illinois Basketball offseason, Andrej Stojakovic, Underwood's new contract, and latest on Illinois football roster; White Sox clip Cubs & Cards win
Brad Sturdy from Illini Guys joins the show to break down the latest with Illinois basketball’s offseason, the buzz around Andrej Stojaković, and Brad...
05/16/26 Hour 2: Elias Schuster discusses Cubs vs White Sox series, Bulls & NBA Draft, and Keaton Wagler's best landing spot; Etched in Stone is back; Friday Toasts!
Elias Schuster joins the show to break down the latest in the Crosstown Series between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox, plus the latest buzz su...
05/15/26 Hour 1: Tristan Thomas from WCIA3 talks about Brad Underwood's contract update; Take the Irritable Sports Fan Test'; Today's Illini Headlines
Tristan Thomas from WCIA 3 joins the show to break down the latest on Brad Underwood’s contract update and what it means for Illinois basketball movin...
05/13/26 Hour 2: Can the TWolves come back against the Spurs; From the Office of Evan Stone: LeBron's future; Meet our new intern Pierce!
Can the Minnesota Timberwolves claw their way back into the series against the San Antonio Spurs? The crew breaks down what needs to change for Minnes...
05/13/26 Hour 1: Illinois vs Duke announced for Home-And-Home Series; The latest on Andrej Stojakovic's future at NBA Combine; Chris Kwiecinski of FOX 32 talks Bears schedule
The University of Illinois and Duke University officially announced a marquee home-and-home basketball series, giving Illini fans a massive non-confer...
05/12/26 Hour 2: Curt Bishop of Sports Illustrated & Redbird Rants talks Cardinals early season success; Tuesday Draft - Best Chicago Athletes; Cooper goes on Summer Break
Curt Bishop of Sports Illustrated and Redbird Rants joins the show to discuss the Cardinals’ strong start to the season, what’s fueling their early su...
05/12/26 Hour 1: Andrej Stojakovic's NBA Draft Stock is on the rise - Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports tell us the latest; Illini Men's Basketball Schedule breakdown
Andrej Stojakovic’s NBA Draft stock continues to climb, and Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports joins the show to break down why scouts are...
05/11/26 Hour 2: Keaton, Kylan, & Andrej rep Illini at NBA Draft Combine; Cam Wagner chooses Oregon over Illinois; Evan's World Cup Preview
Illinois is well represented at the NBA Draft Combine as Keaton Wagler, Kylan Boswell, and Andrej Stojakovic all look to boost their draft stock in fr...
05/11/26 Hour 1: Rick Horton talks Cardinals season; Pierre Noujaim from Fox 9 Minneapolis on T-Wolves tying series with Spurs; Illini Headlines
Rick Horton joins the show to break down the Cardinals’ season, including what’s gone right lately and where the team still needs to improve as the su...
05/08/26 Hour 2: Steve Greenberg from Chicago Sun-Times talks Cubs insane win streak; Ravi Lulla of Hurrdat Sports weighs in on who "won" Big Ten Football offseason; Our Friday Toasts!
Steve Greenberg from the Chicago Sun-Times joined the show to discuss the red-hot Chicago Cubs and what’s fueling their incredible winning streak.
05/08/26 Hour 1: Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer talks Illinois basketball offseason & high school recruitment; Illini football's Friday Night Games; T-Wolves vs Spurs Game 3 Preview
Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer joined the show to break down a busy offseason for Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball, including the latest on...
05/07/26 Hour 2: Illini basketball predicted to win National Title in 2027; Illinois Football to win 9 games?; Spurs SPANK Timberwolves in Game 2
Could Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball really cut down the nets in 2027? National title expectations are already building in Champaign and on...
05/07/26 Hour 1: NCAA Releases new March Madness Bracket; Jacob Infante returns to talk Bears & NFL Free Agency - Joey Bosa to the Bears?; Cubs on an absolute tear over the last 20 games!
The NCAA officially unveiled its new-look March Madness bracket, sparking plenty of debate about the changes and what they could mean for teams headin...
05/06/26 Hour 2: Ayo Dosumnu is back for T-Wolves vs Spurs!; Bears are favorites to land David Njoku; Best sporting event you've ever seen in person
Hour 2 centers on Ayo Dosunmu returning for the Timberwolves matchup against the Spurs, adding a big boost to Minnesota’s lineup. The guys also dive i...
05/06/26 Hour 1: Illini Men's Tennis Head Coach Brad Dancer talks Super Regional vs Ohio State; Thunder beat Lakers, and Jordan vs LeBron debate fires up again; Evan vs Jerry West & Bob Cousy
Hour 1 features Illini men’s tennis head coach Brad Dancer previewing the Super Regional matchup against Ohio State. The show also dives into the Thun...
05/05/26 Hour 2: Jordan vs LeBron debate ahead of Lakers vs Thunder & HEATED texts; Tuesday Draft - Best Fiction Moms
The Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James debate heats up ahead of the Lakers vs. Thunder matchup as listeners flood the show with passionate and heated tex...
05/05/26 Hour 1: Tom Michael returns to the University of Illinois; Chris Hine talks T-Wolves stealing Game 1 from Spurs, TSJ says he'll dunk on Wemby; Cardinals & Cubs get big wins
We discuss the return of Tom Michael to the University of Illinois as the new Deputy Director of Athletics and what it means for Illini athletics movi...
05/04/26 Hour 2: Chris Block follows up on Golden Tempo's Kentucky Derby win and why he knew it was a possibility; Jeff Jones talks Cardinals, previews series vs Brewers; Do you wear Jerseys?
Hour 2 featured Chris Block breaking down Golden Tempo’s victory in the Kentucky Derby and explaining why he believed the horse had a real chance to w...
05-04-26 HOUR 1: Recapping a huge weekend of Illini Sports; Cardinals & Cubs Grades after 1 month of the season; Evan Stone's Star Wars Thoughts
Hour 1 recapped a huge weekend for Illinois Fighting Illini sports, highlighting some of the biggest performances and storylines from across the unive...
05-01-26 Hour 2: Carson Gourdie talks Bret Bielema's presser & why Freshmen will get a lot of playing time; More on Andrej Stojakovic in the NBA Draft; We pick Kentucky Derby horses; Friday Toasts
Hour 2 featured Carson Gourdie breaking down Bret Bielema’s latest press conference and why Illinois freshmen could see significant playing time this...
05-01-26 Hour 1: Michael Rand from Minneapolis Star Tribune talks Terrance Shannon Jr's HUGE night for T-Wolves & win over Denver; EVERYTHING you need to know about The Kentucky Derby with Chris Block
Hour 1 features Michael Rand from the Minneapolis Star Tribune breaking down Terrence Shannon Jr.’s huge performance for the Timberwolves in their win...
04-30-26 Hour 2: Chris Kwiecinski of FOX32 Chicago talks Bears draft and gives an early outlook on the 2026 season; Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune talks Ayo Dosunmu's impact on the T-Wolves
Hour 2 dives into how the Chicago Bears performed in the 2026 NFL Draft, now that we're one week removed.
The guys also get into the impact that...
04-30-26 Hour 1: Pierre Noujaim of Fox9 Minneapolis talks Ayo Dosunmu & T-Wolves in the NBA Plaoffs,; Illini Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Announced
Hour 1 featured a conversation with Pierre Noujaim from FOX 9 Minneapolis, who discussed Ayo Dosunmu’s impact with the Minnesota Timberwolves during t...
04-29-26 Hour 2: NCAA Tournament expands from 68 to 76 teams - Can they get this right? We read your texts; Tuesday Draft Results - best place to drink a beer!
Hour 2 dives into the NCAA Tournament expanding from 68 to 76 teams and whether the change will actually improve the event.
We also react to lis...
04-29-26 Hour 1: Latest on Andrej Stojakovic declaring for NBA Draft and what fans need to know; Illini Headlines; Latest on Cubs, Cardinals, and NL Central
Hour 1 focuses on the latest developments surrounding Andrej Stojakovic declaring for the NBA Draft and what it means for fans moving forward. The sho...