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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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIlliniGuys 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.
IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular is hosted by IlliniGuys, Bleav. The show has published 350 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Illini Hoops Preseason Rolls On, QB Clayton's 1st Start & Big Ten QB Chaos - 10.23.26 IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular" (23 October 2026, 52 minutes), "Illini Basketball Hype, Football QB Change & NIL Deep Dive | IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular 10.16.26" (16 October 2026, 52 minutes), and "Illini Football & Basketball Deep Dive | Final Four Return? | IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular 10.9.26" (9 October 2026, 52 minutes).
IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 350 episodes.
Booking probability for IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular's contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #354
Dive deep into Illinois Fighting Illini sports with the IlliniGuys! In this episode of the Sports Spectacular , we break down the latest headlines, analysis, and insider perspectives you won’t find anywhere else. What’s...
Episode #353
Welcome to the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular! In this episode, we dive deep into Illini sports with exclusive interviews, analysis, and insider updates. Subscribe to our channel & visit IlliniGuys.com for premium...
Episode #352
Welcome to the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular , your go-to source for everything University of Illinois sports! In this episode, we break down Illini football’s road test at Michigan State, preview the upcoming...
Episode #351
Welcome to the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular Podcast! Powered by IlliniGuys.com – your premier subscription-based source for University of Illinois sports coverage. In this episode, our expert panel breaks down all the...
Episode #350
Fall football is heating up in Champaign! On this episode of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular , Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy, and Mike Cagley break down Illinois' massive road test at Ohio State, then Ked Prince rides in...
Episode #349
Welcome to the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular—your home for everything Illinois sports, powered by IlliniGuys.com. In this episode, we break down a huge weekend for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Fighting Illini...
Episode #348
Welcome to the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular, your ultimate source for in-depth coverage of University of Illinois athletics! In this episode, Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley break down the crucial Week 2 Illini...
Episode #347
Welcome to IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular on YouTube—your weekly home for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sports talk! In this episode, Larry Smith, Mike Cagley, and Brad Sturdy break down Illinois’...
Episode #346
The IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular is back! ️ Powered by IlliniGuys.com , Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy, Mike Cagley, and special guests dive into the biggest headlines around Illinois sports —including a full Illinois...
Episode #345
The IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular is back for Season 6 , and it’s loaded! ️ In this episode, we break down Illinois football as the season opener approaches and dive into the buzz around the new 5-on-5 eligibility rule...
Episode #343
The IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular is back with a loaded episode covering everything happening around Illinois Fighting Illini sports ! In this episode, Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy, Mike Cagley, Matt Stevens, and Kedric...
Episode #342
This week on the Sports Spectacular: Illini Hoops Update - Mirk's Injury David Williams - Peoria Coaching Legend on Illini Roster Lisa Clemente - FIFA Talk & More Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley are the...
Episode #341
Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley are the IlliniGuys & this is the Sports Spectacular heard on over 20+ stations in IL, IA & MO weekly. This week the IlliniGuys talk: B1G Media Days & Illinois Football $30 M Busey...
Episode #340
Get the latest University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sports coverage on the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular , powered by IlliniGuys.com . This episode dives into Illini football as Bret Bielema , Katin Houser , and the...
Episode #339
Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley are the IlliniGuys & this is the Sports Spectacular heard on over 20+ stations in IL, IA & MO weekly. This week the IlliniGuys talk: Illini Basketball Top 5 Hype B1G Schedule...
Episode #338
Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley are the IlliniGuys & this is the Sports Spectacular heard on over 20+ stations in IL, IA & MO weekly. This week the IlliniGuys talk: Wagler's NBA Summer League Debut Illini...
Episode #338
Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley are the IlliniGuys & this is the Sports Spectacular heard on over 20+ stations in IL, IA & MO weekly. This week the IlliniGuys talk: Illini Becoming NBA Guard U NCAA Got Something...
Episode #336
Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley are the IlliniGuys & this is the Sports Spectacular heard on over 20+ stations in IL, IA & MO weekly. This week they talk: Illini Stand Tall in NBA Draft Josh Whitman's State of...
Episode #335
Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley are the IlliniGuys & this is the Sports Spectacular heard on over 20+ stations in IL, IA & MO weekly. This week they talk: Wagler NBA Draft Illini Football Recruiting Update Illini...
Episode #334
Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley are the IlliniGuys & this is the Sports Spectacular heard on over 20+ stations in IL, IA & MO weekly. This week they talk: Illini Hoopsters Back in C-U Illini Football Recruiting...
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Managing Director for Human Performance and Learning, Calvary Christian Church
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