
Illini Inquirer staff members Jeremy Werner, Joey Wagner, Mike LaTulip, J Leman and many others discuss all things Illinois Fighting Illini athletics.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1099 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BasketballFootballSports | |||

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 88-80 win at Ohio State in the Big Ten opener. The guys discuss big nights from freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic, struggles from a few stars, a big second half fro... more
Jeremy Werner chats with Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner and GoVols247's Ben McKee about Illinois and Tennessee playing in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 30 in Nashville. Werner and Wagner discuss what the bowl game means for the Illini program and potent... more
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Kyle Tausk and Joey Wagner react to Illinois basketball's 75-62 win over No. 13 Tennessee in Nashville. The guys discuss big games from Keaton Wagler and Tomislav Ivisic, a tough response after the UConn loss and winn... more
Illinois football general manager Pat Embleton sits down with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the Illini's historic 2026 signing class. Embleton breaks down how Illinois put the class together, some headliner prospects and the structure of... more
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Whenever I listen to Jeremy and Joey, I can’t help think if this was 20 years ago, when I was in grad school at UI, sitting at Murphy’s, just talking ball with these guys. It’s not stat-wonky, you can tell Jeremy and Joey are long-suffering, serious Illini fans; it comes across as old buds having a beer and talking about their favorite college team. I’d live for them to do a live pod someday!
Good podcast but Jeremy interrupts too much, especially over Joey. Let him finish. Also talk slower. I’m listening in the car a lot and it’s easy to miss phrases
Thorough content and polished/professional while still being passionate about the teams they cover. I also really appreciate the coverage they have started giving to UI WBB as the program has transformed during the Shauna Green era. Well done across the board!
What I LOVE about this pod is how casual it is. Jeremy, Joey, and Derek all come across as friends, just relaxing, talking about their favorite team. I could totally see myself just sitting at bar with any of them, talking about the Illini. The informal nature of Illini Inquirer makes it so much fun for me to listen to.
Of all the sports I consume and all the teams I follow, Illini Inquirer provides some of the best coverage of any of them.
The podcast strikes the right balance of covering Illini sports: not cynically pessimistic or disingenuously optimistic.
They are realistic in their outlooks with reasons for concern while also providing reasons to be hopeful.
They do a great job of covering the basketball and football teams even during the off-seasons and don’t fall prey to becoming gimmicky.
Simply put... more
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Content revolves around the Illinois Fighting Illini athletics, with in-depth analysis and coverage of both football and basketball seasons. Key themes include team performance, player evaluations, and coaching strategies, particularly under the guidance of head coach Bret Bielema for football and Brad Underwood for basketball. The hosts often engage in lively discussions about specific games, analyzing wins and losses while highlighting individual players' contributions and areas for improvement. Unique to this show is the strong emphasis on casual, friendly commentary that feels similar to fans discussing their favorite teams over drinks, making it relatable and engaging for listeners who are passionate about Illini sports.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Payne Blazevich
2. Katie Hultin
3. Kim Grinolds
4. Matt Weaver
5. Kyle Tausk
6. Howard Milton
7. Adam Rowe
8. Loren Tate
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