
The Drive is your daily Illini sports podcast from ESPN 93.5. Kurtis Allen and Evan Stone cover Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball, Illinois Fighting Illini football, the Chicago Bears, Cardinals, Cubs and the biggest sports stories in Champaign-Urbana with interviews, analysis, and a lot of laughs. New episodes every weekday. 🎙️
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 177 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsBasketballFootball | |||

Steve Greenberg from the Chicago Sun-Times joined the show to discuss the red-hot Chicago Cubs and what’s fueling their incredible winning streak.
Later, Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports broke down the Big Ten Conference football offseason, debating w... more
Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer joined the show to break down a busy offseason for Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball, including the latest on roster movement and high school recruiting targets.
The guys also discussed the impact of Friday ni... more
Could Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball really cut down the nets in 2027? National title expectations are already building in Champaign and one analyst says it will happen. Who do they think Illinois will beat in Detroit next year and why?
T... more
The NCAA officially unveiled its new-look March Madness bracket, sparking plenty of debate about the changes and what they could mean for teams heading into next season’s tournament. Who loves it and who hates it?
Jacob Infante joins the show to bre... more
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Kurtis and his team do a great job of introducing new voices to the audience. I’ve enjoyed the relaunch of this show.
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!
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This podcast focuses on local sports, specifically basketball and football, with an emphasis on the Illinois Fighting Illini. Episodes often feature lively discussions about recent games, player performances, and upcoming matchups, providing listeners with insightful analysis and expert commentary from sports journalists and analysts. Additionally, the hosts engage in candid conversations that explore various topics beyond sports, enhancing the entertainment value of the show. The dynamic between the hosts and their guests often yields a mix of serious insights and light-hearted banter, creating a vibrant atmosphere for fans of local athletics.
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The Drive on ESPN 93.5 launched 7 years ago and published 177 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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1. Michael Rand
2. Chris Block
3. Chris Hine
4. Pierre Noujaim
5. Riley Kachaturian
6. Jacob Infante
7. Zac Braunagel
8. Kurt Kittner
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