
It's downstate Illinois' longest running sports radio program. Hosts Steve Kelly and Loren Tate have in-depth conversations about Illini athletics and beyond with notable guests.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 268 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

Loren Tate and Scott Beatty host Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk. John Fitzgerald, Illinois State play by play announcer, previews Sunday’s basketball game. Geoff Alexander, Illinois men’s basketball assistant coach, has an update on the 2025-26 Ill... more
Steve Kelly and Loren Tate host an early and abbreviated version of SportsTalk ahead of the Illinois/Ohio State game and it's also Hall-of-Fame weekend. We hear audio from inductees Kurt Kittner, Coach Theresa Grentz, and Kiwane Garris and then histo... more
Steve Kelly and Loren Tate host an early and abbreviated version of SportsTalk ahead of the Illinois/Purdue game with guests Brad Sturdy (Illini Guys) and Tom Dienhart (goldandblack.com).
Steve Kelly & Loren Tate host an early edition of SportsTalk ahead of the Illinois/USC game with guests Kevin Mitchell (former Illini defensive back) and Tom Ackerman (KMOX, St. Louis).
Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk sports with Don Fischer (Indiana radio play-by-play), Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer), Scott Dochterman (The Athletic, Iowa City), and J Leman (former Illini star linebacker and BTN analyst).
Steve Kelly and Loren Tate host Illini Pella Saturday Sportstalk. Guests include Jack Ebling from East Lansing, David Kaplan from Chicago, Kedric Prince discussing Illini basketball recruiting, and Martin O’Donnell with son Sean talking Illini Footba... more
Steve Kelly and Loren Tate host an early and abbreviated edition of SportsTalk ahead of the Illinois/Duke football game. They check in with News-Gazette sportswriter Scott Richey, live from Durham, North Carolina, then visit with Will Leitch (author,... more
Steve Kelly and Loren Tate review last night’s Illini football victory then catch-up with Rod Cardinal (former Illinois basketball trainer), David Shumate (Duke radio play-by-play), and Matt Daniels (News-Gazette sports editor). We also hear audio fr... more
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The discussion centers on a broad range of topics, primarily focused on Illinois athletics including college football, basketball, and major league sports. Hosts provide insights and analysis about current team standings, player performances, and upcoming games while inviting guests such as sports journalists, former athletes, and coaches. Unique to this conversation is the active engagement with listeners through call-ins, which enriches the dialogue around various sports events, including the historical achievements of the teams and the importance of community support for athletics. The inclusion of guest expertise from across the sports spectrum adds a distinctive depth, making it a substantial resource for fans.
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1. SportsTalk with Scott Beatty
2. Fasteners Etc. Postgame Show
3. Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast
4. Penny For Your Thoughts
5. Inside Illini Basketball
Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk launched 8 years ago and published 268 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 Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk include:
1. Theresa Grentz
2. Kiwane Garris
3. Don Fischer
4. James Augustine
5. Jaren Howard
6. Bruce Weber
7. Rod Cardinal
8. Dee Brown
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