On this episode of the Oskee Talk podcast, TCR’s Pleas Honeywood joins me to give his thoughts on B1G realignment and expansion (4:11). We also discuss football’s most challenging games (26:05) and storylines from the first team scrimmage (40:37). We wrap up by reviewing some troubling trends following men’s basketball’s tour of Spain (48:42).

On this episode of the Oskee Talk podcast, TCR’s Pleas Honeywood joins me to give his thoughts on B1G realignment and expansion (4:11). We also discuss football’s most challenging games (26:05) and storylines from the first team scrimmage (40:37). We wrap up by reviewing some troubling trends following men’s basketball’s tour of Spain (48:42).

Episode 260 - Leave the Door Open

On this episode, TCR's Brandt Dolce joins me to discuss Washington &amp; Oregon joining the Big Ten, the dissolution of the Pac-12, and the groundwork for future expansion. We also look ahead to how conference realignment could benefit the Illini, as well as players we’re excited to see this season.

On this episode, TCR's Brandt Dolce joins me to discuss Washington &amp; Oregon joining the Big Ten, the dissolution of the Pac-12, and the groundwork for future expansion. We also look ahead to how conference realignment could benefit the Illini, as well as players we’re excited to see this season.

Episode 259 - Bigger Ten

On this episode of the Oskee Talk podcast, we discuss Illinois’ new football unis (1:55) and newest coaching hire (8:27). We also recap Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis (15:03) and explain why Bret Bielema isn’t someone we’d want to sit next to on a plane (47:10).

On this episode of the Oskee Talk podcast, we discuss Illinois’ new football unis (1:55) and newest coaching hire (8:27). We also recap Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis (15:03) and explain why Bret Bielema isn’t someone we’d want to sit next to on a plane (47:10).

Episode 258 - Big Ten Media Days

On this episode Pleas Honeywood &amp; I celebrate the Illini of the Week (1:42), preview the upcoming Big Ten Football Media Days (10:29) and Illinois’ improvements on the o-line (19:30). We also discuss Phil Steele’s preseason positional rankings (26:33) and the aftermath of Pat Fitzgerald’s firing (40:00), as well as defend the honor of Fighting Illini fans (52:11). 

On this episode Pleas Honeywood &amp; I celebrate the Illini of the Week (1:42), preview the upcoming Big Ten Football Media Days (10:29) and Illinois’ improvements on the o-line (19:30). We also discuss Phil Steele’s preseason positional rankings (26:33) and the aftermath of Pat Fitzgerald’s firing (40:00), as well as defend the honor of Fighting Illini fans (52:11).

Oskee Talk Episode 257 - Understand the Plot

On this episode of the Oskee Talk podcast, TCR’s Brandt Dolce &amp; 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 &amp; entertainment history (64:34).

On this episode of the Oskee Talk podcast, TCR’s Brandt Dolce &amp; 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 &amp; entertainment history (64:34).

Oskee Talk Episode 256 - Too Sweet

On this edition of the Oskee Talk podcast, TCR’s Pleas Honeywood joins the show to talk about reaction to last week’s episode &amp; 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).

On this edition of the Oskee Talk podcast, TCR’s Pleas Honeywood joins the show to talk about reaction to last week’s episode &amp; 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).

Oskee Talk Episode 255 - Best of 2023 (So Far)

On this episode of Oskee Talk, TCR’s Pleas Honeywood &amp; 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).

On this episode of Oskee Talk, TCR’s Pleas Honeywood &amp; 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).

Oskee Talk Episode 254 - Our Illini Starting Five

On this episode of Oskee Talk, TCR’s Brandt Dolce &amp; 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 &amp; Pleas also review the new B1G football setup and how Bret Bielema is bringing esteem to the program. 

On this episode of Oskee Talk, TCR’s Brandt Dolce &amp; 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 &amp; Pleas also review the new B1G football setup and how Bret Bielema is bringing esteem to the program.

Oskee Talk Episode 253 - Bold (?) Takes

On this episode of Oskee Talk, we discuss football scheduling, Pop-Tarts, and what the returns of Coleman Hawkins &amp; Terrence Shannon Jr. could mean for the future of Illinois hoops. We conclude the episode with our Illini of the Week!

On this episode of Oskee Talk, we discuss football scheduling, Pop-Tarts, and what the returns of Coleman Hawkins &amp; Terrence Shannon Jr. could mean for the future of Illinois hoops. We conclude the episode with our Illini of the Week!

Oskee Talk Episode 252 - Running It Back

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 &amp; men’s golf try to add to Illinois’ trophy case. 

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 &amp; men’s golf try to add to Illinois’ trophy case.

Oskee Talk Episode 251 - The Law Firm

For fans of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini.

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On this episode of Oskee Talk we recap Illinois' big win in West Lafayette. We talk about Illinois' front-court and back-court game. We discuss our takes on Alan Griffins technical foul. We finish the episode giving our predictions on the Michigan game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Oskee Talk we recap Illinois' big win in West Lafayette. We talk about Illinois' front-court and back-court game. We discuss our takes on Alan Griffins technical foul. We finish the episode giving our predictions on the Michigan game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 94 - Illini Basketball Stomp Purdue

Dre Brown

Josh BheBhe

This week on Oskee Talk we recap the victory against Rutgers. We have postgame interviews with Josh Imatorbhebhe, Dre Brow, and Nat Hobbs. We finish the episode with a basketball preview for Illinois' matchup with Nichols State on Tuesday.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Oskee Talk we recap the victory against Rutgers. We have postgame interviews with Josh Imatorbhebhe, Dre Brow, and Nat Hobbs. We finish the episode with a basketball preview for Illinois' matchup with Nichols State on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 79 - Three-peat (Dre Brown, Nate Hobbs, Josh BheBhe)

On this episode of Oskee Talk we recap the Illinois' victory over MSU to gain bowl eligibility. We power rank Big Ten football. We finish the episode talking about Illinois Basketball's trip to Arizona.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Oskee Talk we recap the Illinois' victory over MSU to gain bowl eligibility. We power rank Big Ten football. We finish the episode talking about Illinois Basketball's trip to Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 81 - We're Going Bowling

On this episode of Oskee Talk we recap Illinois football's loss to Iowa and Illinois Basketball's victory over Hampton. We finish off the episode with our weekly Big Ten football power ranking.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Oskee Talk we recap Illinois football's loss to Iowa and Illinois Basketball's victory over Hampton. We finish off the episode with our weekly Big Ten football power ranking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 85 - Not a Half Bad Weekend

Reggie Corbin

Brandon Peters

Jake Hansen

This week on Oskee Talk we recap the big upset agains Wisconsin. We interview Brandon Peters, Reggie Corbin, and Jake Hansen about the big win. We finish out the show with the our weekly Big Ten power rank.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Oskee Talk we recap the big upset agains Wisconsin. We interview Brandon Peters, Reggie Corbin, and Jake Hansen about the big win. We finish out the show with the our weekly Big Ten power rank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 75 - Jump Around (Brandon Peters, Reggie Corbin, Jake Hansen)

This week on Oskee Talk we recap the Illini's victory over the Purdue Boilermakers. We talk with Reggie Corbin and Brandon Peters on where the team goes from here on out. We finish the episode talking with a Big Ten power ranking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Oskee Talk we recap the Illini's victory over the Purdue Boilermakers. We talk with Reggie Corbin and Brandon Peters on where the team goes from here on out. We finish the episode talking with a Big Ten power ranking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 77 - Who Woulda Thought (Reggie Corbin, Brandon Peters)

On this episode of Oskee Talk we discuss Illinois Basketball's victory over Michigan. We talk about whether or not this game was a victory. We finish the episode off with our first Big Ten basketball power ranking of the year.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Oskee Talk we discuss Illinois Basketball's victory over Michigan. We talk about whether or not this game was a victory. We finish the episode off with our first Big Ten basketball power ranking of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 89 - Muck Fichigan

On this episode of Oskee talk we discus Illinois most recent trip as No. 1 in the Big Ten. We talk about Illinois victory in Ann Arbor and where they belong in the AP Top 25 poll.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Oskee talk we discus Illinois most recent trip as No. 1 in the Big Ten. We talk about Illinois victory in Ann Arbor and where they belong in the AP Top 25 poll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 95 - We Know We Have Potential

On this episode of Oskee Talk we preview Illinois' matchup with Rutgers. We talk about Illinois Basketballs exhibition game with Lewis. We fish the show talking about Illinois volleyballs latest win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Oskee Talk we preview Illinois' matchup with Rutgers. We talk about Illinois Basketballs exhibition game with Lewis. We fish the show talking about Illinois volleyballs latest win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 78 - Illinutgers

On this episode of Oskee Talk we preview Illinois Basketball's matchup against Gophers and Hawkeyes this week. We also talk about the whether or not we believe that the current AP Top 25 ranking represents the Illini.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Oskee Talk we preview Illinois Basketball's matchup against Gophers and Hawkeyes this week. We also talk about the whether or not we believe that the current AP Top 25 ranking represents the Illini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 96 - Gophers and Hawkeyes

On this Episode of Oskee Talk, we recap Illinois big victory over No.9 Penn State on the road. We interview former Illinois forward Leron Black. We discuss both past Illinois teams as well as the current Illini with Leron. We also discuss some of his favorite moments with the Illini. All that and more on this week's Oskee Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Episode of Oskee Talk, we recap Illinois big victory over No.9 Penn State on the road. We interview former Illinois forward Leron Black. We discuss both past Illinois teams as well as the current Illini with Leron. We also discuss some of his favorite moments with the Illini. All that and more on this week's Oskee Talk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 102 - Back on Track (Leron Black)

This week on Oskee Talk we preview the Illini's matchup with injury ridden Purdue. We power rank our favorite trophy games. We finish off with our score predictions for Saturday's game.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Oskee Talk we preview the Illini's matchup with injury ridden Purdue. We power rank our favorite trophy games. We finish off with our score predictions for Saturday's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 76 - Boilers Are Up

On this quick episode of Oskee talk we recap Illinois' win against Old Dominion. We talk about how Illinois Basketball's seasons mirrors Illinois Football's.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this quick episode of Oskee talk we recap Illinois' win against Old Dominion. We talk about how Illinois Basketball's seasons mirrors Illinois Football's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 90 - The One Where Anthony and Patrick Talk About Basketball

Tristen Kissack

In this episode of Oskee Talk, we have site manager Tristen Kissack on to talk Illinois football and basketball. We recap Illinois win against The Citadel. We finish the episode preview the Illinois matchup against Iowa.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Oskee Talk, we have site manager Tristen Kissack on to talk Illinois football and basketball. We recap Illinois win against The Citadel. We finish the episode preview the Illinois matchup against Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 84 - Down Goes Citadel (Tristen Kissack)

On this episode of Oskee Talks we preview Illinois' matchup against Maryland at home. We have former Illinois basketball walk on Drew Cayce to talk about his time with the Illini and 2020 Illinois basketball.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Oskee Talks we preview Illinois' matchup against Maryland at home. We have former Illinois basketball walk on Drew Cayce to talk about his time with the Illini and 2020 Illinois basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 98 - Terps at Home (Drew Cayce)

Alex Palczewski

Milo Eifler

On this episode of Oskee Talk we discuss Illinois' bid to the Redbox Bowl. We talk with Alex Palczewski and Milo Eifler about their thoughts on the Redbox bowl. We finish the episode talking about Illinois Basketball's loss against Maryland.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Oskee Talk we discuss Illinois' bid to the Redbox Bowl. We talk with Alex Palczewski and Milo Eifler about their thoughts on the Redbox bowl. We finish the episode talking about Illinois Basketball's loss against Maryland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 88 - Cali Bound (Alex Palczewski, Milo Eifler)

Donny Navarro

On this week's episode of Oskee Talk we preview Illinois Basketball's matchup against Hawaii. We talk with  Donny Navarro and Reggie Corbin about their matchup in Iowa city this weekend. We finish the episode with our weekly Big Ten Power rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of Oskee Talk we preview Illinois Basketball's matchup against Hawaii. We talk with  Donny Navarro and Reggie Corbin about their matchup in Iowa city this weekend. We finish the episode with our weekly Big Ten Power rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 83 - Rainbow Warriors and Hawkeyes (Donny Navarro, Reggie Corbin)

On this week of Oskee Talk, we preview the Nebraska game. We talk about how the Illini should attack Adrain Martinez. we also talk with Illini Defensive end Wole Betiku about playing career, the upcoming matchup, and some of his non-football related interest.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week of Oskee Talk, we preview the Nebraska game. We talk about how the Illini should attack Adrain Martinez. we also talk with Illini Defensive end Wole Betiku about playing career, the upcoming matchup, and some of his non-football related interest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 66 - Nebraska Under the Lights (Wole Betiku)

On this episode of Oskee Talk, the guys preview Illinois' matchups against Northwestern and Indiana, We finish the episode talking about the possibility of a new mascot.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Oskee Talk, the guys preview Illinois' matchups against Northwestern and Indiana, We finish the episode talking about the possibility of a new mascot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 104 - Wildcats & Hoosiers

On this episode of Oskee Talk we talk with Trent Frazier about the upcoming season. We catch up with Jake Hansen, Brandon Peters, and Josh Imatorbhebhe after their victory against Rutgers and talk about their next matchup with Michigan State. We finish the episode with our weekly Big Ten football power rankings.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Oskee Talk we talk with Trent Frazier about the upcoming season. We catch up with Jake Hansen, Brandon Peters, and Josh Imatorbhebhe after their victory against Rutgers and talk about their next matchup with Michigan State. We finish the episode with our weekly Big Ten football power rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Oskee Talk Episode 80 - It's Still Football Season

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