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SportsTalk with Scott Beatty

NewsTalk 1400 & 93.9-FM
Illinois Football
Big Ten Football
Major League Baseball
Tom Jones Challenger League
Transfer Portal
Illinois Women's Basketball
Big Ten Conference
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Olympics
College Sports
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Baltimore Orioles
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Illinois Big Ten Football
Paris Olympics

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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Latest Episodes

Joey Wright and Loren Tate react to the news of Kylan Boswell's hand injury and Indiana's College Football Playoff triumph, with former Illinois men's basketball trainer Rod Cardinal joining the show as a guest.

Illinois men's golf coach Mike Small and former Illini men's basketball player Bill Small join The News-Gazette sports writers at Esquire Lounge for a chat about golf and a trip down memory lane.

Joey Wright, Evan Conn and Bob Asmussen chat with Nate Mast about the 2000-01 Illinois men's basketball team's impact, plus Doug and Bill Altenberger ahead of the Varsity I reunion game on Jan. 17.

Joey Wright and Evan Conn chat with former Illini player and current Big Ten Network analyst Genesis Bryant ahead of No. 25 Illinois' road tilt at No. 8 Michigan.

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Recent Guests

Nate Mast
Former Illinois player known for his buzzer-beater in high school and now reflects on his basketball career.
Episode: Nate Mast, Doug Altenberger & Bill Altenberger | 1-16-26
Bill Altenberger
Former Illinois player and current radio analyst for men's basketball.
Episode: Nate Mast, Doug Altenberger & Bill Altenberger | 1-16-26
Genesis Bryant
Former Illinois women's basketball player now an analyst for ACC Network and Big Ten Network.
ACC Network and Big Ten Network
Episode: Genesis Bryant | 1-15-26
Petros Kyprianou
Director of Illinois Track and Field Program
University of Illinois
Episode: Petros Kyprianou, Cody Johnston & Mia Morello | 1-12-26
Cody Johnston
Pole vaulter, Junior from Northwestern Indiana
Illinois Track and Field Program
Episode: Petros Kyprianou, Cody Johnston & Mia Morello | 1-12-26
Mia Morello
Pole vaulter, from the Northwest suburbs of Chicago
Illinois Track and Field Program
Episode: Petros Kyprianou, Cody Johnston & Mia Morello | 1-12-26
Gavin Sullivan
Director of MidPro Academy and NIL consultant focusing on athlete development
MidPro Academy
Episode: John Paddock & Gavin Sullivan | 1-9-26
Cameron Lee
Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Oakwood High School
Oakwood High School
Episode: Hour 2 | Cameron Lee, Oakwood High School
Joey Wright
Co-host and sports writer for the News-Gazette
News-Gazette
Episode: Hour 2 | Cameron Lee, Oakwood High School

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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Joe Vozzelli | 1-8-26
Q: What are the upcoming challenges for the Illinois women's basketball team?
Illinois faces a must-win game against Penn State, with the importance of capitalizing on winnable games among tough competition in the Big Ten.
Joe Vozzelli | 1-8-26
Q: How did the women's basketball game against Ohio State play out?
Illinois struggled to keep up with Ohio State's standout player, Jelani Cambridge, who dominated the game, leading to a loss for Illinois.
John Paddock & Gavin Sullivan | 1-9-26
Q: How do high school players feel as colleges focus more on recruiting from the portal?
Sullivan explains that while many college coaches want older players for their experience, this trend leaves high school players feeling underserved and highlights the need for systemic changes in recruiting dynamics.
John Paddock & Gavin Sullivan | 1-9-26
Q: What's more nerve-racking, to be in these moments as a player or to be a fan?
Paddock suggests that parents and fans are definitely more nervous than the players, who are in their routine and accustomed to the game.
Petros Kyprianou, Cody Johnston & Mia Morello | 1-12-26
Q: What set you up to maybe come out of the gates and vaulting the way you did?
It's my senior year, so I think that's just motivation in itself.

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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. Nate Mast
2. Bill Altenberger
3. Genesis Bryant
4. Petros Kyprianou
5. Cody Johnston
6. Mia Morello
7. Gavin Sullivan
8. Cameron Lee

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