
Scott Beatty hosts a daily two-hour look at the latest in sports, mainly focused on the Illini. Veteran sportswriter and broadcaster Loren Tate and Evan Conn are co-hosts. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make regular appearances, along with Illini coaches and players. On Mondays at 5 p.m., the News-Gazette sportswriters take center stage with host Steve Kel... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

Scott Beatty and Evan Conn discuss the topics of the day and then welcome Brian Barnhart for the Illini Notebook and enter the World According to Bob Asmussen.
Scott Beatty and Loren Tate react to the extension for Curt Cignetti and welcome former football coach Nick Quartaro for a preview of weekend Big Ten games.
Steve Kelly and Loren Tate with Matt Daniels, News-Gazette sports editor, and Mike Cagley from Illini Guys.
Steve Kelly and Loren Tate welcome Ryan Pedon, Illinois State Men’s Basketball head coach, to Sportstalk. Professor Stephen Ross discusses the football coaching situation at Penn State.
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As a long time Illini football season ticket holder, living outside CU, I greatly appreciate this podcast. I give the content an A grade, but the production (and this is true for each and every WDWS podcast) a C grade. Feedback, over modulation and callers that you can’t hear are a constant and definitely a problem.
Fantastic post game show, very capable house, Scott, Evan, Trent. Terrific regular callers including Steve from Peoria. Does tend to attract some Negative Normans who like the sound of their own complaints, but they quickly crawl back into their cracks when the light comes out on Illini wins.
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This podcast provides an engaging look into the world of sports, primarily emphasizing Illinois sports, particularly football and basketball. The hosts engage in lively discussions about recent games, player performances, and upcoming matchups, featuring insights from various sports analysts, coaches, and players affiliated with the University of Illinois. Unique elements include live episodes from local venues, adding a community feel, and a focus on both professional and collegiate sports, appealing to a diverse sports audience. With a mix of analysis, anecdotes, and humor, discussions are rooted in the local sports culture, reflecting fan experiences while discussing broader implications such as playoff contentions and team dynamics.
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Recent guests on SportsTalk include:
1. Paul Keels
2. Tricia Grant
3. Don Hardin
4. Ginger Mills
5. Rob Stone
6. Jeff George
7. Erik McKinney
8. Doug Bucshon
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