21 Best Illinois Fighting Illini‎ Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Illini Inquirer staff members Jeremy Werner, Joey Wagner, Kyle Tausk, Mike LaTulip, J Leman and many others discuss all things Illinois Fighting Illini athletics. more

The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter is a podcast offering a fan's perspective on Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball. more

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. 🎙️ Follow The Drive on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . more

The flagship podcast from Robert Rosenthal at IlliniBoard.com . Illini interviews and analysis from one of the seventeen. more

College basketball beat writer and AP voter Scott Richey weighs in on the sports he loves with insight on Illini basketball. more

Locked on Illini podcast is your daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and sports insider info for the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Locked On Illini podcast will provide your daily Illinois Fighting Illini fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Illini. From the orange and blue buzz at Memorial Stadium to the exhilarating atmosphere of the State Farm Center, and everywhere in between, the Locked On Illini podcast will take you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Illini's locker room and the Big 10. The Locked On Illini podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. more

Illini everything with Scott Beatty & Robert Rosenthal

It's downstate Illinois' longest running sports radio program. Hosts Steve Kelly and Loren Tate have in-depth conversations about Illini athletics and beyond with notable guests. more

Illini Football/Basketball podcast from IlliniBoard hosted by Mikey Dudek, Dan Saladino, and John Balas. 

An 'elite' Illini Basketball Podcast.Hosts: - Ethan Carter (@EthanCarterSW on Twitter)- Tyler Bramley (@tbramleyibp on Twitter)*NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS* more

Ryan Evan and Kevin Ducey, break down all things Illinois Fighting illini sports. Recruiting, commitment forecasts and all the latest Team and game breakdowns and previews of weekly matchups. Join us more

Welcome to Illini in the Lou, your go to podcast for all things Fighting Illini! With in-depth game analysis, fun stories, and engaging conversations, we bring the perfect blend of insight and entertainment for any Illini fan. Featuring fan call-ins and interviews, we showcase unique perspectives, share unforgettable moments, and dive deep into everything Orange and Blue. Whether you're here for thrilling recaps, heartfelt stories, or behind-the-scenes insights, this is the show for you. Tune in and connect with the Illini community like never before! more

For fans of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini.

A very popular outlet for Illini fans, Evan Conn hosts a program dedicated to fan reaction to the game with their calls and texts. Evan and co-hosts offer their insight and air the key plays of the game. more

Get inside info on all things Illini Athletics!

A daily look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make Mondays their own. more

Set your sails for the JAVAMEN FIGHTING ILLINI PODCAST, the official Illini Basketball podcast of the BIG BANTER Network. We are a group of University of Illinois 2010 alumni that love talking Fighting Illini basketball. Our podcast focuses primarily on Illini basketball with a little football sprinkled in. We share our thoughts on the Fighting Illini, the class of the Big Ten, from a fan perspective. Weekly segments will typically include the following:- Weekly Recap - Weekly Preview- Set Sails in the Vegas Suite- Pass me the Rum Join us for our weekly banter on why we RUN THE BIG.Weekly Contributors include: Nicky Lags 'Suds', Scott Spinney 'Doctor', Joey Holloran 'Dolla Bills', Matt Parenti 'Mr. P', Scott Shapiro 'Shapopeye', Jamie Ruben 'Jubes', Pat Etchingham 'Etch', Jesse Stumpf 'Jazz', and Paul Biasco 'Paulie B'.I-L-L I-N-IPresented by BIG BANTER more

Talk Illini is your go-to daily show for everything Illinois Fighting Illini. Hosted by Sunny Verma & Jonathan Rhoades, Talk Illini delivers in-depth coverage of Illini football and men's basketball, while also highlighting recruiting news, women's basketball, and other standout programs across the university.From game previews and postgame breakdowns to player profiles, recruiting updates, and analysis of the biggest Big Ten and national stories, Talk Illini gives fans a balanced mix of insider insight and passionate discussion. more

IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular is the only syndicated Illinois-wide sports talk show focused on Fighting Illini sports and Illinois sports.Listen to IlliniGuys Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy, and Mike Cagley as they talk all things Illini and interview the best guests. more

Each week, young beat reporter and sportscaster Said Bravo talks about the top storylines surrounding Illinois football and Illinois athletics. Each episode he's joined by colleage, Zeno Jo, and other reporters around the country. Expect entertaining and informed talk as Said gives you access to all things Illinois athletics.  more

Hosted by DNN Founder, Corey with the Story, Fighting Illini Football News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Illinois football, from team news and game results to roster updates, player performances, recruiting, transfers, injuries, Big Ten developments, and the latest developments surrounding the Fighting Illini. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by Qwikcast.ai for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network, founded by Corey with the Story and delivering local and sports news coverage to communities and teams around the world. Fighting Illini Football News Today keeps Illini fans connected to the stories that matter, wherever they are. Learn more at TheDailyNewsNow.com. more