The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper
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<p><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">The Drive</span></span> is your daily Illini sports podcast from <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">ESPN 93.5</span></span>. <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Kurtis Allen</span></span> and <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Evan Stone</span></span> cover <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball</span></span>, <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Illinois Fighting Illini football</span></span>, the <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Chicago Bears</span></span>, Cardinals, Cubs and the biggest sports stories in Champaign-Urbana with interviews, analysis, and a lot of laughs. New episodes every weekday. 🎙️</p> <p>Follow The Drive on <a href="https://x.com/TheDrive935">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/espn935">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedrive935/">Instagram</a>.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 3, 2026
6/03/26 Hour 2: Who are your picks for the MLB All-Star Team; Draft Day - Most Hated Athletes in Sports History
It's never too early to talk All-Stars! With the season approaching the midway point, we reveal our picks for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. Who deserves a starting spot? Which players are having breakout seasons? And who are the biggest snubs if the voting ended today? We go position-by-position through our American League and National League selections. Then it's time for another edition of Draft Day. This week's topic: The Most Hated Athletes in Sports History. From controversial stars and notorious villains to athletes fans loved to boo, we draft the biggest lightning rods sports has ever seen. Which names are automatic first-round picks, and which athletes generated the most passionate reactions from opposing fan bases? Join us for All-Star debates, baseball talk, and one of the most entertaining Draft Day topics yet. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook!
June 3, 2026
06/03/26 Hour 1: Cardinals & Cubs both skidding; Illini Headlines; Who are the players from Rival Teams that you respected?
The baseball season is a grind, and both the Cardinals and Cubs are feeling it right now as each club tries to stop recent losing stretches and stay in the thick of their division races. We break down what's gone wrong, what needs to change, and whether either team should be concerned long-term. Plus, it's time for Illini Headlines as we catch up on the latest news surrounding Illinois athletics, including recruiting, summer workouts, and the biggest stories making waves around Champaign-Urbana. And inspired by a conversation about sports rivalries, we ask: Who are the players from rival teams that you couldn't help but respect? Whether it was their talent, leadership, toughness, or ability to come through in big moments, we share the rivals we admired despite rooting against them. Tune in for baseball talk, Illini updates, and a trip down memory lane with some of sports' most respected rivals. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook!
June 2, 2026
06/02/26 Hour 2: More on Quentin Coleman's big game for Team USA; Evan vs Texters World Cup Part 2; Should Brendan Sorsby be banned?
Host Mike DeCourcy interviews Quentin Coleman about his Team USA performance, Evan about the World Cup, and discusses Brendan Sorsby's gambling scandal.
1,008 total episodes available with 388 transcripts
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- What is The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper?
<p><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">The Drive</span></span> is your daily Illini sports podcast from <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">ESPN 93.5</span></span>. <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Kurtis Allen</span></span> and <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Evan Stone</span></span> cover <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball</span></span>, <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Illinois Fighting Illini football</span></span>, the <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Chicago Bears</span></span>, Cardinals, Cubs and the biggest sports stories in Champaign-Urbana with interviews, analysis, and a lot of laughs. New episodes every weekday. 🎙️</p> <p>Follow The Drive on <a href="https://x.com/TheDrive935">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/espn935">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedrive935/">Instagram</a>.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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