Sep 28, 202626 min
Illinois football has undergone a stunning defensive change just four games into the season, with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck parting ways with the program.On this episode of Talk Illini, Sunny Verma is joined by...
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Talk Illini
Hosted by Sunny · sports · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Talk Illini is your go-to daily show for everything Illinois Fighting Illini. Hosted by Sunny Verma & Jonathan Rhoades, Talk Illini delivers in-depth coverage of Illini football and men’s basketball, while also highlighting recruiting news, women’s basketball, and other standout programs across the university.From game previews and postgame breakdowns to player profiles, recruiting updates, and analysis of the biggest Big Ten and national stories, Talk Illini gives fans a balanced mix of insider insight and passionate discussion.
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Talk Illini is your go-to daily show for everything Illinois Fighting Illini. Hosted by Sunny Verma & Jonathan Rhoades, Talk Illini delivers in-depth coverage of Illini football and men’s basketball, while also highlighting recruiting news, women’s basketball, and other standout programs across the university.
Who hosts Talk Illini?
Talk Illini is hosted by Sunny. The show has published 76 episodes to date.
What has Talk Illini covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Who Is Calling Illinois’ Defense? Bielema Isn’t Saying | Illini Podcast" (28 September 2026, 26 minutes), "RAPID REACTION: Illinois Lands WR Bennett Konkey, Beat Other Big Ten Competition | Illini Podcast" (16 June 2026, 9 minutes), and "BREAKING: Andrej Stojakovic Returning Cements Illinois as a TITLE CONTENDER | Illini Podcast" (28 May 2026, 13 minutes).
How often does Talk Illini publish?
Talk Illini publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 15 minutes across 76 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Talk Illini?
Booking probability for Talk Illini is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Talk Illini requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Talk Illini's contact route on record: verified email.
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Talk Illini
RAPID REACTION: Illinois Lands WR Bennett Konkey, Beat Other Big Ten Competition | Illini Podcast
Jun 16, 20269 minIllinois football continues to build momentum on the recruiting trail with the commitment of 3-star Geneva wide receiver Bennett Konkey.Today we break down why Konkey is one of the fastest-rising prospects in the...
Talk Illini
BREAKING: Andrej Stojakovic Returning Cements Illinois as a TITLE CONTENDER | Illini Podcast
May 28, 202613 minThe wait is finally over. Andrej Stojakovic officially announced he is returning to Illinois for the 2026-27 season after withdrawing from the NBA Draft, and Illini fans finally got the news they’ve been waiting weeks...
Talk Illini
PRIORITY: Illini Basketball CANNOT Let 2028 Top Recruit Cole Kelly Leave the State | Illini Podcast
May 21, 202612 minCole Kelly is rapidly becoming one of the biggest basketball recruits in the country — and Illinois was the FIRST program to believe in him. In this episode, I break down why the 6-foot-7 Neuqua Valley star should be...
- May 8, 202612 min
Brady Pettigrew is quickly becoming one of the hottest young basketball recruits in the country — and I believe Illinois basketball should make him one of its biggest priorities. In this episode, I break down why...
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- Apr 22, 202610 min
With the transfer portal closed, Sunny along with help from Ryan from the Bleed Orange and Blue Podcast dissect possible options for Illinois to bring in to shore up the roster. First stop? Old friend Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn...
- Apr 21, 202612 min
In today's episode of Talk Illini, Sunny looks at the Illini roster and comes to the conclusion that based on prior history Brad Underwood may actually be done with the transfer portal and not looking to make any more...
- Apr 21, 202612 min
Illinois basketball news just dropped as freshman guard Brandon Lee has entered the transfer portal right before the deadline. In this episode of Talk Illini, JR breaks down why the move isn't surprising given limited...
- Apr 18, 202610 min
Illinois basketball news just dropped — Zavier Zens has committed to the 2026 class! In this episode of Talk Illini, JR breaks down the latest recruiting news as Wisconsin Mr. Basketball Zavier Zens officially joins...
Talk Illini
BREAKING: Andrej Stojakovic COMING BACK to the Illini, #RetentionComplete! | Illini Podcast
Apr 18, 202617 minIllinois basketball news: Andrej Stojakovic is returning as a key returning player for his senior season with the Illini! JR from Talk Illini breaks down this huge announcement, roster impact with David Mirkovic and...
Talk Illini
BREAKING: The BALKANS (and Jake Davis) ARE BACK! | Illini Announce Four Players Returning!
Apr 16, 202619 min--------------------------Join the Talk Illini Discord! https://discord.gg/cN9XCg9SReach out to talkillini@gmail.com for business inquiries!--------------------------"Talk Illini" is your go-to source for all things...
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BREAKING: Illinois QB Recruiting Takes Hit with Lopati Decommitting | What Happens Next...
Apr 14, 20269 minIllinois football news just dropped a tough one: four-star 2027 QB Kamden Lopati has decommitted from the Illinois Fighting Illini. In this episode of Talk Illini, JR breaks down exactly what happened, why the decommit...
- Apr 13, 202622 min
JR & Sunny discuss the big news of Sunday where former Providence guard Stefan Vaaks has committed to the Illini. On today's episode we discuss his fit on the team and what the chances are the Illini will still...
- Apr 11, 20269 min
Mihailo Petrovic has officially entered the transfer portal, and it raises a big question for Illinois basketball fans: what actually went wrong?In this episode, Sunny breaks down Petrovic’s short but intriguing time in...
Talk Illini
Illinois Leads on Prediction Machine for John Blackwell Transfer – Latest Update | Illini Podcast
Apr 11, 202610 minllinois basketball news just got exciting — JR breaks down the latest smoke and rumors that Illinois now leads for top transfer portal target John Blackwell. With his father’s Illinois playing history, a strong family...
- Apr 10, 202613 min
Illinois basketball news just got interesting — Zavier Zens Visit to Illinois is here. JR and Sonny dive deep into the 2026 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball's official visit, how the 6'7" shooter could fit in Brad Underwood's...
- Apr 5, 202618 min
Illinois falls to UConn in the Final Four… but this wasn’t a blowout.Despite the final score, the Illini matched UConn in most areas — from rebounding to overall shooting percentage — and executed much of their game...
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FINAL FOUR: Mirkovic vs Karaban? Reed vs Ivisic? Breaking Down the Key Matchups | Illini Podcast
Apr 3, 202632 minSunny and JR are back with another Talk Illini episode, diving deeper into the HUGE Final Four matchup between Illinois and UConn.In this episode, we go position-by-position and compare the starters:Which backcourt has...
- Apr 3, 202619 min
Illinois basketball news: JR and Sunny break down the Illinois vs UConn Final Four matchup with key advantages and disadvantages for Brad Underwood's Illini. Size edge with David Mirkovic, Keaton Wagler dominance...
- Apr 1, 202620 min
Illinois basketball news: JR and Sunny break down the biggest differences between Illinois and UConn heading into the Final Four after their November matchup. Keaton Wagler, David Mirkovic, Brad Underwood, and the shift...
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