Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Jeremy Werner catches up with former Illini Inquirer reporter Isaac Trotter about his new gig in Minnesota and his fiance working on the front lines of fighting the pandemic. The guys the dive into Illinois basketball (this conversation was before Kofi Cockburn declared for the NBA Draft) and a deep dive into Illinois football.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois freshman Kofi Cockburn declaring for the NBA Draft. The guys break down his NBA stock, whether he could still return for a sophomore season and the impact his departure would have on Illinois.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner breaks down the latest from Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood's media teleconference, including his comments on Ayo Dosunmu, Alan Griffin, recruiting and the transfer market.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with UI grad Ryan Baker, news anchor for CBS 2 Chicago, to discuss his career. Ryan discusses his recent switch from sports to news and the challenges of covering COVID-19 and a divisive election, as well as his drastically different daily routine. Ryan also shares stories from his days as a manager for the 1989 Flyin' Illini basketball team, covering som...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner reacts to the news that Illinois sophomore guard Alan Griffin will enter the transfer portal, including how it affects the 2020-21 roster, who must step up and whom Illinois could pursue in the transfer portal.

Missing March Madness, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper fill their Basketball Jones with a discussion of the 2020 offseason. The guys rate potential transfer fits, discuss Ayo Dosunmu's draft decision, break down the 2020 roster and discuss what to expect out of the incoming freshmen.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with WCIA-3 sports director Bret Beherns about reporting on sports when there are no sports and no in-person interviews due to COVID-19.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with tennis play-by-play man and former Illini PA announcer Mike Cation about how Coronavirus cancellations affects on his livelihood and the tennis world .

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to the NCAA canceling the NCAA Tournament and what it means for Illinois basketball, Ayo Dosunmu and Illini Inquirer.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 78-76 win over Iowa and put a wrap on the Illini's regular season, including what it means for the Big Ten Tournament, NCAA seeding and the future of the program.

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Illinois basketball's 71-63 loss at No. 19 Ohio State, including Ohio State exposing two of the Illini's weaknesses, E.J. Liddell's career night and how the loss impacts the season moving foward.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with bracketology/fantasy/sports betting expert Brad Evans about Illinois basketball and the Illini's best-case/worst-case scenarios for NCAA Tournament seeding. Then Brad shares details of his career and his next steps after parting ways with Yahoo! Sports.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner reacts to Illinois signing basketball coach Brad Underwood and his staff to contract extensions.

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 67-66 win over Indiana, including big game for the team's top-three stars and what it means for the final week of the regular season.

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Illinois basketball's 74-66 win at Northwestern, including Alan Griffin's career game. The guys also discuss whether Ayo Dosunmu is an All-Big Ten First Team member and previewed the Illini's Sunday matchup against Indiana.

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 71-59 win over Nebraska, including Kofi Cockburn's big impact, Trent Frazier's heave and Giorgi Bezhanishvili's continued struggles.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 62-56 win at No. 9 Penn State, including Ayo Dosunmu's heroic return to lift Illinois to a much-needed résumé-boosting win.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with Illinois football strength and conditioning coach Lou Hernandez to discuss the 2020 offseason, why the mental part of his job is as important as the physical, what he learned about Lovie Smith, why he grew out his hair and the 2007 Illini team that went to the Rose Bowl.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Illinois basketball's 70-69 loss to Michigan State and the potential short- and long-term ramifications of Ayo Dosunmu's left leg injury.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 75-66 loss to Maryland

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner previews No. 20 Illinois vs. No. 9 Maryland with Derek Piper and breaks down the Illinois football recruiting class with Ryan Easterling.

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Illinois basketball's 72-65 loss at Iowa, including some bad blood boiling in a burgeoning Big Ten rivalry game.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Illinois basketball's 59-51 win over Minnesota in front of a sellout crowd. The guys discuss big performances by the Illini role players, what makes the Illini defense so good and the turn-back-the-clock atmosphere.

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Illinois basketball's 64-62 win at Michigan and Ayo Dosunmu's clutch game winner. The guys discuss if first-place Illinois should be the favorite to win the Big Ten.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Illinois basketball's 79-62 win at Purdue. The guys break down great individual performances from Ayo Dosunmu, Trent Frazier and Kofi Cockburn and then discuss just how good this team is.