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
July 20, 2026
07/20/26 Hour 2: Cardinals Trade Deadline Decisions, Angels Series Preview, Ryan Clark Out at ESPN
Kurtis Allen and Pierce "The Fierce" analyze Cardinals trade deadline strategies, preview the Angels series, and discuss Ryan Clark's departure from ESPN in this interview.
July 20, 2026
07/20/26 Hour 1: Illinois Football Schedule Breakdown, Spain Wins the World Cup, Cardinals Collapse vs. D-Backs
Kurtis Allen and Pierce "The Fierce" Intern analyze the Illinois Football schedule, recap Spain's World Cup victory, and dissect the Cardinals' collapse in this interview episode.
July 17, 2026
07/17/26 Hour 2: WCIA Sports Director Glenn Kinley Talks Josh Whitman's New Contract; Caleb Williams & NFL Players Demand Grass Fields; Friday Toasts
Host [Host Name] interviews WCIA Sports Director Glenn Kinley about Josh Whitman's new contract and the NFL's push for grass fields, offering insights into athletic direction and player safety.
1,064 total episodes available with 522 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.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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