
The Drive airs weekdays 3-6pm on ESPN 93.5 in Champaign-Urbana!
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 177 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsBasketballFootball | |||

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I’m so sick of the chiefs hate on this show
Living in Atlanta this show is a lifeline that keeps me connected to IL sports. Love the sports content but so enjoy when the guys get down a rabbit hole on other topics too. Good chemistry between Lon and Derek keeps it fresh. And have to say for an 18 year old Kyle more than holds his own on air. Keep it going guys!
I have listened to nearly every show ever done. I have streamed it for years and was my go to for my commute home in Indy. Very entertaining plus great talk about sports. Lon is the glue that keeps this show going for so many years…..Hopefully for many more years to come!
I have listened to nearly every show ever done. I have streamed it for years and was my go to for my commute home in Indy. Very entertaining plus great talk about sports. Lon is the clue that keeps this show going for so many years…..Hopefully for many more years to come!
Derek is solid. The Tay guy is a gargling mumble jumble hack who likes to hear himself talk while saying nothing insightful or intelligent. Hard pass.
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Featuring a dynamic combination of sports discourse and insightful commentary, this podcast focuses on various aspects of American football and basketball, with a pronounced emphasis on local teams in the Champaign-Urbana area. The hosts engage in lively discussions about game previews, player performances, and the evolving fan experiences at major events, particularly relating to the University of Illinois. Unique perspectives are offered by a variety of guests, encompassing expert analysts and sports commentators, which enriches the conversation around both professional and college sports.
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1. Alex Martin
2. Daniel Thompson
3. Zack Pearson
4. Kyle Tausk
5. Kendall Bostic
6. Ravi Lulla
7. Richie O'Leary
8. Tristan Thomas
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