Oskee Talk

On this episode of the Oskee Talk podcast, TCR’s Brandt Dolce & Please Honeywood join Drew to review the best eras of Illini athletics (2:52), break down Ca’Lil Valentine’s commitment (12:19), and discuss the Northwestern hazing allegations (20:21). We also reflect on some of the unlikeliest Illinois football victories in recent years (36:48), and remember a landmark anniversary in sports & entert...

On this edition of the Oskee Talk podcast, TCR’s Pleas Honeywood joins the show to talk about reaction to last week’s episode & our “All-Time Illini Starting Five” (2:25) and to review the first half of 2023 when it comes to Illinois athletics (30:03). We wrap up the episode by discussing the recent ESPN layoffs and the state of sports media (43:09). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

On this episode of Oskee Talk, TCR’s Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce join the show again to recap the NBA Draft (6:37) and choose our all-time Illini lineups (29:22). We also re-visit the current men's basketball roster (47:55) and recap a busy recruiting week for Illinois football (56:25). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

On this episode of Oskee Talk, TCR’s Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood join the show to discuss Illinois’ final (we think) basketball roster, as well as the latest scheduling updates and the value of in-state opponents. Drew, Brandt & Pleas also review the new B1G football setup and how Bret Bielema is bringing esteem to the program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

On this episode of Oskee Talk, we discuss football scheduling, Pop-Tarts, and what the returns of Coleman Hawkins & Terrence Shannon Jr. could mean for the future of Illinois hoops. We conclude the episode with our Illini of the Week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Oskee Talk, men’s hoops gets another power conference opponent, football lands a trio of transfers and boasts a pair of All-Americans, plus track & men’s golf try to add to Illinois’ trophy case. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, we discuss Bret Bielema’s newest addition in the transfer portal, football scheduling news & Illinois Athletics’ newest Hall of Fame class. Plus, we talk to 2024 women’s basketball commit Hayven Smith about what led her to coming to Champaign. We wrap up the episode with the Illini of the Week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

On this episode of Oskee Talk, Drew remembers his father, the biggest Illini fan he’s ever met. We also recap the NFL Draft and discuss recent recruiting wins for Bret Bielema & Shauna Green. We wrap up the episode with the Illini of the Week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Oskee Talk, Spoon gets honored, plus we look back on both of Illinois’ losses in the NCAA tournament, and discuss priorities for Shauna Green & Brad Underwood in the offseason. We wrap up the episode with our Illini of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

On this episode of Oskee Talk, TCR’s Alex Orr joins to dissect the women’s basketball bracket (1:45), and our Brandt Dolce gives his take on how the Illini fare in the men’s draw (32:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Oskee Talk, we discuss Illinois’ performance in the Women’s Big Ten Tournament (2:10), Shauna Green getting robbed (16:15), a pair of nail-biting men’s hoops games (30:30), and a trio of Illini showing out at the NFL Combine (61:40). We wrap up the episode with the Illini of the Week (68:00)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simpleca...

On this episode of Oskee Talk, we discuss an exciting change for Illini football fans, review a week of fantastic finishes in college hoops, recap Northwestern & Ohio State, as well as the conclusion of women’s basketball’s regular season. We wrap up the show with the Illini of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

On this episode of Oskee Talk we discuss more football coaching moves (2:00), and we bid adieu to our favorite French forward (5:56). We also recap men’s losses to Penn State & Indiana (14:40), ask why Big Ten refs hate fun (32:35), and try to understand Illinois’ three-point problem (42:25). We also review a milestone win for women’s basketball (49:33) and wrap up the show with our Illini of...

On this episode of Oskee Talk, we revisit a very special day in Big Ten history, discuss the Illini headed to the NFL Combine, recap the week in women’s hoops and men’s basketball’s win over Rutgers. We wrap up the episode with our Illini of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

On this episode of Oskee Talk, we discuss Iowa’s massive overreaction to the Orange Krush controversy (4:10), review the ACTUAL basketball game (19:00) and lament the Big Ten’s scheduling decisions (37:25). Plus, we recap another week in women’s hoops (45:30) and conclude the episode with our Illini of the Week (52:20)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by...

On this edition of Oskee Talk, we discuss Illinois’ newest QB and assistant coach joining the program (1:40). Plus, TCR’s Quentin Wetzel joins to show to give his men’s basketball season outlook (10:20) and where he sees them stacking up in the B1G (28:50). We also recap the Illini’s latest win over Wisconsin (38:45) and review the week in women’s hoops (57:00). We end the episode with our Illini...

On this edition of Oskee Talk, we discuss The Law Firm’s return to Champaign (2:05), review the Illini’s win over Minnesota (11:15), recap a rough loss against the Hoosiers (19:50), and ask which Big Ten foe is actually a rival (33:10). We end the episode by spotlighting the Illini of the Week (47:00)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

On this edition of Oskee Talk, we discuss Kevin Warren’s departure, a winning weekend for Illinois basketball, and TCR’s Alex Orr joins the show to chat about women’s hoops’ remarkable run — and revisit our season predictions. We end the episode by revealing our Illini of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

On this edition of Oskee Talk, we applaud our esteemed former football coach, salute the Illini competing in the NFL playoffs, recap a busy week in men’s basketball, and explain what the women’s basketball team has in common with Beyonce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

On this edition of Oskee Talk, we recap more players exiting the Illini football program, break down men’s and women’s basketball since the holidays, and discuss the dumbest NCAA Tournament rumor ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...

On this edition of Oskee Talk, we discuss more football coaching changes (3:15), Illinois’ ReliaQuest Bowl loss to Mississippi State (12:53) & the new ceiling for the program (29:40). Plus, TCR’s Pleas Honeywood chimes in on the transfer portal, National Signing Day, and which players the Illini can try to build around (40:39). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

On this year-end episode of Oskee Talk, we begin with a tribute to Mike Leach, discuss Ryan Walters’ departure and a pair of Illini opting out, review Illinois’ win over Alabama A&M and women’s basketball Braggin’ Rights. We end the episode with the Illini of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

On this episode of Oskee Talk, we discuss a trio of Illini being named All-Americans, and recap a thrilling win and fart noise-inducing loss for men’s basketball. Plus, TCR’s Pleas Honeywood joins the show to talk hoops & transfer portal targets. We end the episode with the Illini of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

On this birthday episode of Oskee Talk, we discuss Illinois’ newest addition through the transfer portal (2:10), Chase Brown getting dissed (13:12), the Big Ten landing two teams in the CFP (22:33), Coleman Hawkins’ triple-double (32:40), women’s basketball nearly shocking the nation (51:39), and Illinois’ bowl destination (58:05). We end the episode with the Illini of the Week! Learn more about y...

On this post-Thanksgiving episode of Oskee Talk, we dig in to a heaping helping of holiday hoops (8:15), recap Illinois football’s win over Northwestern (18:50), plus we examine the rarity of the 2022 football season (38:20). We wrap up the episode with our Illini of the Week (48:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...