Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast
247Sports, Illinois, Illinois Football, Illinois Basketball, Illinois Athletics, College Football, CIllini Inquirer staff members Jeremy Werner, Joey Wagner, Kyle Tausk, Mike LaTulip, J Leman and many others discuss all things Illinois Fighting Illini athletics.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1224 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FootballSports | |||
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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner unveil their 'Sign Guys' for the 2026 Illinois football season. The guys break down no-doubt starters, rotation players and underclassmen they're all-in on to make a significant impact and why.
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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss what they learned from 2026 Illinois football training camp leading into the Sept. 3 season opener against UAB. The guys break down the team position by position, talking about encouraging signs... more
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk break down Illinois basketball's 2026-27 nonconference schedule and the latest in recruiting. The guys discuss four 5-star prospects slated for fall official visits and the most intriguing parts of the I... more
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss the latest with Illinois men's basketball summer news and buzz. LaTulip breaks down the impact of David Mirkovic's foot injury, what it means for the star forward and the ... more
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- Friends talking Illini
Whenever I listen to Jeremy and Joey, I can’t help think if this was 20 years ago, when I was in grad school at UI, sitting at Murphy’s, just talking ball with these guys. It’s not stat-wonky, you can tell Jeremy and Joey are long-suffering, serious Illini fans; it comes across as old buds having a beer and talking about their favorite college team. I’d live for them to do a live pod someday!
Apple Podcasts5AmherstTim
United Statesa year ago - Hi
Good podcast but Jeremy interrupts too much, especially over Joey. Let him finish. Also talk slower. I’m listening in the car a lot and it’s easy to miss phrases
Apple Podcasts4IlliniSludgeUnited Statesa year ago - Favorite Sports Podcast
Thorough content and polished/professional while still being passionate about the teams they cover. I also really appreciate the coverage they have started giving to UI WBB as the program has transformed during the Shauna Green era. Well done across the board!
Apple Podcasts5SaraB22United Statesa year ago - Just a couple of friends, talking Illini
What I LOVE about this pod is how casual it is. Jeremy, Joey, and Derek all come across as friends, just relaxing, talking about their favorite team. I could totally see myself just sitting at bar with any of them, talking about the Illini. The informal nature of Illini Inquirer makes it so much fun for me to listen to.
Apple Podcasts5UMass BandUnited States2 years ago - One The Best
Of all the sports I consume and all the teams I follow, Illini Inquirer provides some of the best coverage of any of them.
The podcast strikes the right balance of covering Illini sports: not cynically pessimistic or disingenuously optimistic.
They are realistic in their outlooks with reasons for concern while also providing reasons to be hopeful.
They do a great job of covering the basketball and football teams even during the off-seasons and don’t fall prey to becoming gimmicky.
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Apple Podcasts5Garett.kerberUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #138 | United States/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #104 |  Hong Kong/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #174 |  Netherlands/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #178 |  Japan/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #221 |  India/Sports/Football |
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This show delivers in-depth coverage of Illinois Fighting Illini athletics, with a strong emphasis on football and basketball. Hosts break down rosters, schemes, and season outlooks, often pairing tactical analysis with broader program context, recruiting buzz, and NIL-related implications. A hallmark is bringing on guests ranging from former players and coaches to analysts and reporters, creating a knowledgeable, insider vibe that stays accessible through casual banter and clear reasoning. Notable strengths include position previews, live reaction takes from camp, and timely discussions around leadership, culture, and the program's trajectory in the Big Ten and beyond.
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1. I on the Illini
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3. Inside Illini Basketball
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this podcast launched 7 years ago and published 1224 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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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. J. Leman
2. Jake Butt
3. Howard Griffith
4. Katin Houser
5. Juice Clarke
6. Matthew Bailey
7. Deon Thomas
8. Scott Burgess
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