
Illini everything with Scott Beatty & Robert Rosenthal
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 39 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

Coming off a second straight appearance in the second round of the NCAA Tournament and her third 20-win season, Illini women's basketball head coach Shauna Green joins the show to reflect on four successful seasons, roster retention and additions, an... more
Scott and Robert look back on the basketball season and try to frame the experience. And then they look forward to spring sports (especially the long jump). Also, producer Mazie recounts her trip to the Final Four.
Scott and Robert discuss the Illini losing to UConn in the semifinal on Saturday. And then they try to put the entire season into perspective. Also, an update on Ella's Decision.
Scott and Robert prepare for Saturday's national semifinal game against UConn, pondering everything from jersey choice to how Illinois matches up.
0:00 Intro
2:40 Color Talk
6:55 Team Send Off
15:00 Illini Final Four History
27:30 The 2026 Illini
40... more
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Phenomenal podcast from two of the absolute best in the Illini Athletics world.
Humor and insight. Are we supposed to be mashing the cake or th like button
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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A spirited sports-focused show covering Illinois athletics across multiple teams, seasons, and events. Episodes blend hot takes on recent results with in-depth interviews from coaches and players, plus thoughtful discussion of NIL, transfers, fundraising, and governance in college sports. The tone mixes banter and analysis, often spotlighting basketball, football, and other Illini programs, with guests ranging from head coaches to standout athletes. This is likely to appeal to dedicated Illini fans who enjoy candid conversations about team dynamics, season outlooks, and the broader college-sports landscape.
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Light The I launched 4 months ago and published 39 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:
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2. Tyra Perry
3. Loren Tate
4. Josh Whitman
5. Lucas Byrd
6. Petros Kyprianou
7. Bret Bielema
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