08/24/26 Hour 2: Cardinals Crushing Loss vs Phillies - Is Wildcard Still in Play?; NFL Divisional Winners Predictions

The St. Louis Cardinals suffered one of the most painful losses of the season Sunday, blowing a 4-0 lead in the ninth inning before Kyle Schwarber's t...

08/24/26 Hour 1: Illini Football Gameday Changes, Random Illini Players of the Day, & Bears Panic Meter

Illinois football is only 10 days away from opening the 2026 season against UAB, and there are some major changes coming to the gameday experience at...

08/21/26 Hour 2: Carson Gourdie's Central Illinois High School Football Opening Night Preview & NCAA Eligibility Chaos

Carson Gourdie from ABC20 joins The Drive to preview opening night of high school football across Central Illinois, including the teams, storylines, p...

08/21/26 Hour 1: Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer Illini Basketball Non-Conference Schedule, Chicago Recruiting & NCAA Eligibility Chaos

Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer joins The Drive to break down Illinois basketball's non-conference schedule, including the biggest challenges on the sla...

08/20/26 Hour 2: Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports on Illinois' Jake Renfro & Xavier Scott, Ben Johnson's Intensity & Bears-Bengals Preseason Showdown; Big Ten Football Over/Under Wins

Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports joins The Drive for a packed second hour covering Illinois football and the Chicago Bears.
Teague...

08/20/26 Hour 1: Deon Thomas on His Illini Career, Illinois Athletics Role & His Starting Five of 2020-2026

Illinois basketball legend Deon Thomas joins The Drive for a wide-ranging conversation about his legendary Illini career, his transition from player t...

08/19/2026 Hour 2: Cardinals-Reds Game 3 Preview, White Sox Shut Out Cubs & Illini Schedule Anomalies

The Drive's second hour dives into a busy night of Chicago and St. Louis baseball before turning to some of the strangest quirks in the 2026 Illinois...

08/19/26 Hour 1: Sunny Verma Breaks Down Illinois Football, Why Jayshon Platt Will Thrive, Special Teams & Stefan Vaaks' Role With Illini Basketball

Sunny Verma of Locked On Illini joins The Drive to break down the latest surrounding Illinois athletics. Verma discusses why Illinois wide receiver Ja...

08/18/26 Hour 2: PCA's Historic Night, Cardinals-Reds & Illini O-Line Breakdown

Pete Crow-Armstrong put together one of the most memorable nights in Cubs history, becoming just the sixth player in MLB history to hit both a leadoff...

08/18/26 Hour 1: Doug Bucshon of Orange & Blue News Talks Illini Football Injuries, Position Battles & O-Line Progress; Random Illini Football Players of the Day

Doug Bucshon of On3’s Orange & Blue News joins The Drive to break down the latest Illinois football storylines as the Illini inch closer to the 2026 s...

08/13/26 Hour 2: Cardinals-Cubs Weekend Series, Illini in the NFL Preseason & A Toast to Quinntern

Hour 2 of The Drive gets you ready for a big weekend of baseball as the St. Louis Cardinals head to Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs in a thr...

08/13/26 Hour 1: Luke Altmyer Starts for Lions Tonight; Bears Explore Indiana Move; Random Illini Football Players of the Day

In Hour 1 of The Drive, Kurtis Allen and Evan Stone dive into a big night for former Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer, who gets the start for the Det...

08/11/26 Hour 2: Random Illini Players of the Day; Tuesday Draft - Best Traditions in Sports

Due to severe weather and tornado warnings across the area, Hour 1 of The Drive was preempted for storm coverage. We still packed plenty into Hour 2!<...

08/10/26 Hour 2: Chris Kwiecinski of Fox32 Talks Luther Burden Injury, Bears Depth & Defense, Illini DB Breakdown + Cardinals vs. Phillies Preview

Hour 2 of The Drive is packed with Chicago Bears and Illinois football talk!
Kurtis and Evan are joined by Chris Kwiecinski of FOX 32 to discuss...

08/10/26 Hour 1: Dog Days of Summer for Illini Football; Strangest Teams Big Ten Schools Played in Football; Random Illini Players of the Day; Cubs Keep Rolling

The Dog Days of Summer are here, but Illinois football season is getting closer! On Hour 1 of The Drive, Kurtis and Evan dive into the latest Illini f...

08/07/26 Hour 2: Alex Patt of ChiCity Sports Talks Cubs Surging After Trade Deadline, Alex Bregman Heating Up; Illini Linebackers Preview; Friday Toasts

The Chicago Cubs are rolling, and Alex Patt of Chi City Sports joins The Drive to break down the team's recent surge, why the Cubs' moves at the MLB T...

08/07/26 Hour 1: Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer on David Mirkovic's Foot Injury, Illinois Basketball Depth; Evan's Random Illini Football Player of the Day; & Purdue's New AD Misstep

Illinois basketball sophomore star David Mirkovic is dealing with a significant foot injury that required surgery, and Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer j...

08/06/26 Hour 2: Illinois D-Line Preview, Cubs Walk Off Blue Jays & Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP Case

Hour 2 of The Drive is packed with Illinois football and Major League Baseball talk!
The guys continue their Illinois football position previews...

08/06/26 Hour 1: Carson Gourdie Breaks Down Illini Defense & Backup QB Battle | Evan's Random Illinois Football Players of the Day

Illinois football training camp is heating up, and Carson Gourdie from WICS joins The Drive to break down the biggest storylines on the defensive side...

08/05/26 Hour 2: Cubs Sweep Dodgers, Cardinals Take on Yankees; Pierce The Fierce Challenges Kurtis & Evan to a Pro Wrestler Draft

The Chicago Cubs continue their incredible stretch by completing a series sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers, raising even more questions about whether...

08/05/26 Hour 1: David Mirkovic Has Foot Surgery; Ravi Lulla Talks Big Ten Headlines, Which Coaches Won't Be Around Next Season; Random Illini Football Players of the Day

Illinois basketball received concerning news as sophomore star David Mirkovic underwent successful surgery on his left foot after suffering an injury...

08/04/26 Full Show: J Leman returns and talks upcoming Illini Football Season; Jacob Infante talks Bears Camp, Coby Bryant's Injury; Cubs Dominate MLB Trade Deadline; Cardinals Trade Nootbaar

J Leman joins The Drive to preview the 2026 Illinois football season, discussing expectations for Bret Bielema, key players, and what could make this...

08-04-26 Hour 2: Jacob Infante joins to talk Bears, Ever had a sleep study?

Jacob Infante from Pro Football Network and the Windy City Gridiron calls in to talk about Bears camp, extensions, injuries, and potential future move...

08-04-26 Hour 1: BREAKING Illinois Basketball News, J Leman is BACK!

Evan and Quinn react live on air to breaking news about David Mirkovic's injury, WHAT DOES IT MEAN??? Then, All-American J Leman gets an intro of a li...

08-03-26 ESPN The Drive Hour 2, Evan Stone and Pierce talk about trade deadline, and what we think about the moves made by the Cardinals and Cubs

08-03-26 ESPN The Drive Hour 2, Evan Stone and Pierce talk about trade deadline, and what we think about the Cardinals and Cubs made.

08-03-26 ESPN The Drive Hour 1, Evan Stone and Pierce talk about trade deadline, and the upcoming Illinois football season

07/31/26 Hour 2: Chicago Bears Training Camp Takeaways | Offense Impresses, & Defense Concerns; Chargers Are A Super Bowl Sleeper & Cardinals vs. Blue Jays Preview

The Drive recaps an eventful first week of Chicago Bears training camp, highlighting an offense that continues to generate excitement while the defens...

07/31/26 Hour 1: Illinois Football Expectations for 2026 | Austin Burklund Talks Illini, Washington & Big Ten Surprises; Cubs Win Cardinals Series; Evan's Random Illini Players of the Day

Austin Burklund of Armchair Illini joins The Drive to break down expectations for Bret Bielema and Illinois football entering the 2026 season. The con...

07/29/26 Hour 2: Brian Teague Says Caleb Williams & Luther Burden Shine at Bears Camp, Kyler Gordon Concerns & Ravi Lulla On Big Ten Media Days Winners

Hour 2 of The Drive is packed with football talk from both the NFL and college ranks. Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports joins the show to...

07/29/26 Hour 1: Doug Bucshon Breaks Down Illinois Football at Big Ten Media Days, Bret Bielema vs. the SEC & Defensive Questions

Illinois football took center stage at Big Ten Media Days, and Doug Bucshon of Orange & Blue News joins The Drive to break down everything Illini fans...

07/28/26 Hour 2: Curt Bishop Breaks Down Cardinals' Slump, Cubs Series Preview & Tuesday Draft – Old Lady Names

The St. Louis Cardinals are searching for answers after another frustrating stretch. Curt Bishop joins the show to discuss what's behind the club's re...

07/28/26 Hour 1: Bret Bielema Kicks Off Big Ten Media Days in Chicago & Mentions "SEC want to live in 2005 forever." Sunny Verma Live From Media Day & Random Illini Players of the Day

Illinois football officially takes center stage as Big Ten Media Days get underway in Chicago. Head coach Bret Bielema opens the week by taking a subt...

07/27/26 Hour 2: Cardinals and Cubs Renew Rivalry, Do the Sixers Still Need Joel Embiid After LeBron James Trade & More on Illinois' Busey Partnership

The Cardinals and Cubs renew one of baseball's greatest rivalries as they open a four-game series with plenty on the line. The Cardinals are looking t...

07/27/26 Hour 1: Illinois Lands Historic Busey Bank Partnership, Alex Kyi From Armchair Illini Joins The Drive To Break It Down; & Evan Stone Returns After His Emergency Appendectomy

Illinois Athletics announces a landmark partnership with Busey Bank, including one of the nation's largest jersey patch deals. Alex Kyi from Armchair...

07/24/26 Hour 2: Sunny Verma Breaks Down Illinois Football Schedule, Bielema vs. Saban Debate; Old Man Names Draft Results & Friday Toasts

Hour 2 kicked off with Sunny Verma of Locked On Illini, who joined the show for an in-depth look at the Illinois football schedule and what it means f...

Kyle Tausk on Illini Recruiting, Five-Star Recruit NaVorro Bowman Jr. & 2026-27 Roster Outlook | LeBron James Joins 76ers

Hour 1 featured a loaded conversation with Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer, who joined the show to discuss one of Illinois basketball's biggest recruiti...

07/21/26 Hour 2: Chris Kwiecinski Breaks Down Standout Bears Rookies, Caleb Williams' Growing Chemistry with Receivers & Tuesday Draft: Old Man Names

Chris Kwiecinski from FOX 32 Chicago joins The Drive to discuss which Chicago Bears rookies have made the biggest impression early in training camp, w...

07/21/26 Hour 1: Doug Bucshon Breaks Down Illinois Football's 2026 Strengths, Josh Whitman's Extension & Illini Hoops Freshmen; Cardinals vs. Angels Preview; Chris Hightower In-Studio

Doug Bucshon of Orange & Blue News joins The Drive to discuss why Illinois Football could be poised for another successful season in 2026, highlightin...

07/20/26 Hour 2: Cardinals Trade Deadline Decisions, Angels Series Preview, Ryan Clark Out at ESPN

Hour 2 of The Drive focuses on the biggest questions surrounding the Cardinals as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Kurtis Allen and Pierce "The Fier...

07/20/26 Hour 1: Illinois Football Schedule Breakdown, Spain Wins the World Cup, Cardinals Collapse vs. D-Backs

Hour 1 of The Drive starts with a deep dive into Illinois Football's 2026 schedule as Kurtis Allen and Pierce "The Fierce" Intern break down every gam...