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A daily look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make Mondays their own.

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Latest Episodes

UCLA beat writer Ben Bolch joins Joey Wright and Evan Conn ahead of Illinois' upcoming men's basketball game against the Bruins at Pauley Pavilion.

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk to News-Gazette sportswriter Scott Richey, live from Los Angeles ahead of the Illinois/USC game later this evening, then chat with David Woods from the Indianapolis Star on Illinois track & field.

Loren Tate and Joey Wright discuss the Illinois headlines of the day and break down Wednesday's Illinois/USC men's basketball game with LA Times beat writer Ryan Kartje.

Ten members of the Illinois cheerleading team joined The News-Gazette's sports writers at Esquire Lounge for an energetic discussion about their role on the sidelines of Gies Memorial Stadium and State Farm Center.

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Recent Guests

Aaron Schluter
Member of the St. Joseph-Ogden Boys Basketball Team that won the 2016 State Championship
St. Joseph-Ogden
Episode: Remembering the 2015-16 SJ-O Boys' Basketball Team | 2-9-26
Ty Brown
Member of the St. Joseph-Ogden Boys Basketball Team that won the 2016 State Championship
St. Joseph-Ogden
Episode: Remembering the 2015-16 SJ-O Boys' Basketball Team | 2-9-26
Kohlten Johnson
Member of the St. Joseph-Ogden Boys Basketball Team that won the 2016 State Championship
St. Joseph-Ogden
Episode: Remembering the 2015-16 SJ-O Boys' Basketball Team | 2-9-26
Eli Oltean
Member of the St. Joseph-Ogden Boys Basketball Team that won the 2016 State Championship
St. Joseph-Ogden
Episode: Remembering the 2015-16 SJ-O Boys' Basketball Team | 2-9-26
Michael McCleary
Covers the Wisconsin Badgers for the Wisconsin State Journal
Wisconsin State Journal
Episode: Chris Hine & Michael McCleary | 2-6-26
Chris Hine
Covers the Minnesota Timberwolves for the Star Tribune
Star Tribune
Episode: Chris Hine & Michael McCleary | 2-6-26
Marcus Liberty
Former Illinois Basketball player and finalist of two final four teams
University of Illinois
Episode: Marcus Liberty | 1-30-26
David Birch
Head coach at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School and high school coach of Keaton Wagler.
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School
Episode: David Birch & Terrence Taylor | 1-29-26
Terrence Taylor
DJ at State Farm Center for Illinois Athletics.
Illinois Athletics
Episode: David Birch & Terrence Taylor | 1-29-26

Host

Scott Beatty
Host of Sports Talk

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Great content, questionable audio quality

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    illinidodgers
    United States3 years ago
  • Terrific Show

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erebiz
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth sports analysis and discussions on current games, especially regarding the Illini teams.
Critiques mention some audio quality concerns, but the engaging content often outweighs these issues.

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Bob Asmussen & Kevin Mitchell | 2-12-26
Q: What are those players in the locker room thinking right now, with a new defensive coordinator?
Kevin said players might question their positions but should focus on controlling their attitude and effort.
Dan Hartleb | 1-26-26
Q: How has your new indoor facility impacted the program?
It has meant everything to the program, providing year-round access and helping player camaraderie.
Dan Hartleb | 1-26-26
Q: How much are you getting done when the feels like temperature is negative?
We're getting a lot done just as inside.
Hank Beatty, Trent Meacham & Deon Thomas | 1-27-26
Q: What does it feel like to be named an Academic All-American?
It was an honor, and I was really surprised when I got the call breaking the news.
Hank Beatty, Trent Meacham & Deon Thomas | 1-27-26
Q: What are you going to do with your education once your football days are over?
I am still trying to figure that out, but I know that having a degree in marketing provides a lot of options.

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The content primarily revolves around Illini sports, including both football and basketball, with a focus on recent games, player performances, and coaching strategies. Episodes feature lively discussions with various guests such as sports journalists, coaches, and former players, offering insights into current events in college athletics, including match previews, game analyses, and commentary on coaching changes. Notably, there is a strong emphasis on community support for the Illini and the local sports scene in Champaign-Urbana. This podcast stands out for its interactive format, where listeners can engage with the hosts and regular callers, making it a dynamic space for sports enthusiasts.

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1. Altorfer CAT Postgame Show
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4. Inside Illini Basketball
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SportsTalk launched 8 years ago and published 300 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Aaron Schluter
2. Ty Brown
3. Kohlten Johnson
4. Eli Oltean
5. Michael McCleary
6. Chris Hine
7. Marcus Liberty
8. David Birch

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