
Illini everything with Scott Beatty & Robert Rosenthal
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 51 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

Scott and Robert get caught up on everything that's been happening so far this summer: football recruiting, coaches being hired, the QB Club golf tournament, and the Brendan Sorsby drama (and how it relates to former Illini QB Dave Wilson). Plus new ... more
Never shy with his genuine opinion, Bob Asmussen as been covering Illinois sports since 1989 for the News-Gazette. He visits with Scott and Robert to discuss the beginning of his sports writing career, his Atlanta Braves and Hank Aaron fandom, whethe... more
Scott was on the ground for Illini Night at the Cubs game and came back feeling something different about Illinois' connection in the city. He and Robert dig into Bret Bielema's comments there and whether this new energy for Illini athletics in Chica... more
What's it like to be charged with assembling the roster for Illinois football? And in a profession with high turnover, how does someone stay one place for 14 seasons and work for four different head coaches? Illinois football general manger Pat Emble... more
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Phenomenal podcast from two of the absolute best in the Illini Athletics world.
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Enjoy the information which Robert brings to the “airwaves”. Enjoy the banter between the two — it is an unique blend of hard nose information and camaraderie.
You are really going to love this. The podcast we have all been waiting for.
Best of the best. Robert and Scott will be great for Illini sports. The 20s belong to the Illini
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Two longtime hosts deliver a conversational, Illinois-focused sports show centered on university athletics, with frequent deep dives into basketball and football rosters, NIL and transfer dynamics, coach interviews, and behind-the-scenes campus culture. Episodes blend analysis, fan-driven questions, and personal banter, often featuring guest voices from Illini sports, administration, and production teams. Noteworthy angles include in-depth roster strategy, Final Four era reflections, and strong ties to campus traditions, making it appealing to Illini fans, college sports enthusiasts, and brand partners seeking a hometown, insider vibe.
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Light The I launched 6 months ago and published 51 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 Light The I include:
1. Bob Asmussen
2. Pat Embleton
3. Barry Houser
4. Ella Peterson
5. Shauna Green
6. Brad Underwood
7. Bruce Pearl
8. Jim Harbaugh
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