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SportsTalk with Scott Beatty

NewsTalk 1400 & 93.9-FM
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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

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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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Recent Guests

Paul Keels
Voice of the Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State
Episode: Hour 1 | Paul Keels | 10-8-25
Tricia Grant
Head coach of Illinois Diving
University of Illinois
Episode: Hour 2 | Jeana Kempe, Tricia Grant | 10-2-25
Don Hardin
Former Illinois volleyball coach
Episode: Hour 1 | Nathan Baird, Don Hardin | 10-1-25
Ginger Mills
Representative from Cunningham Children's Home
Cunningham Children's Home
Episode: Hour 2 | Rob Stone | 9-25-25
Rob Stone
Host of Big Noon Kickoff for Fox Sports
Fox Sports
Episode: Hour 2 | Rob Stone | 9-25-25
Jeff George
Illinois Hall of Famer and former quarterback
University of Illinois
Episode: Hour 2 | Scott Richey, Jeff George | 9-24-25
Erik McKinney
Covering USC football for wearesc.com
wearesc.com
Episode: Hour 1 | Doug Bucshon, Erik McKinney | 9-24-25
Doug Bucshon
Writer for Orange & Blue News
Orange & Blue News
Episode: Hour 1 | Doug Bucshon, Erik McKinney | 9-24-25
Jay Leman
Former Illinois football player and guest analyst
University of Illinois
Episode: Hour 2 | J Leman | 9-22-25

Hosts

Scott Beatty
Host of SportsTalk, engaging with current sports events and featuring various guests related to local sports.
Evan Conn
Co-host of SportsTalk, collaborating with Scott Beatty on discussions about local sports and events.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 19 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 engaging banter among hosts, enhancing the enjoyment of following local teams.
Some audience members express concerns over audio quality at times, indicating a need for improvement, but still enjoy the content provided.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hour 2 | Scott Richey, Mike Small | 10-8-25
Q: What do you anticipate learning tomorrow from the coaches?
Scott Richey mentions he hopes to understand different coaching approaches to international recruiting and specific stories from various teams.
Hour 1 | Michael Massey | 10-7-25
Q: What's it like watching baseball playoffs as a player who's no longer in the postseason?
Michael mentioned he will casually watch games but is mostly in football mode and takes the opportunity to recuperate from the intense baseball schedule.
Hour 1 | Michael Massey | 10-7-25
Q: What is the process you go through if you're dealing with an injury?
Players have to earn the right to play through an injury based on their performance and need to ensure they're not a liability for the team.
Hour 2 | Brad Underwood | 10-6-25
Q: What are these weeks like for you as a head coach?
Brad feels good but is thrown off by player absences, focusing on the potential of the freshmen and the need to avoid mental mistakes.
Hour 2 | Scott Richey, Jeremy Werner | 10-1-25
Q: Can you provide injury updates on both Illinois and Purdue leading into Saturday's game?
Jeremy Werner indicated that aside from Xavier Scott, Illinois is relatively healthy, mentioning that the main concern is Matthew Bailey's status due to a shoulder injury.

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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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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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