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The Drive on ESPN 93.5

Hosted by ESPN 93.5 · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 100 episodes

★★★★4.4(14 ratings · Apple Podcasts)

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100
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53m
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28
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About this podcast

Your daily Illini sports podcast from The Drive on ESPN 93.5 with Kurtis Allen and Evan Stone. 🎙️

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ESPN 93.5 hosts The Drive on ESPN 93.5, a sports show with 100 episodes published.

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05/29/26 Hour 2: Glenn Kinley from WCIA3 Sports talks IHSA Track & Field State Championships & Illini basketball's Andrej Stojakovic; Cards vs Cubs Predictions; Friday Toasts

May 29, 202648mEp. 2839

Glenn Kinley from WCIA 3 Sports joins the show to discuss the IHSA Track & Field State Championships and what Andrej Stojakovic's return means for Illinois basketball. How real is the hype? We also give our Cardinals vs.

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05/29/26 Hour 1: Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports talks Illini basketball, Andrej Stojakovic, Football schedule; Brian Walton from The Cardinal Nation previews Cards vs Cubs Series

May 29, 202654mEp. 2838

Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports talks Illini basketball, Andrej Stojakovic, football schedule; Brian Walton previews Cards vs Cubs Series.

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05/28/26 Hour 2: Tristan Thomas from WCIA3 talks Andrej Stojakovic's return, IHSA State Track Meet, & showdown with Evan Stone; Can Spurs win 2 vs Thunder?; Evan runs afoul of the Law

May 28, 202649mEp. 2837

Tristan Thomas joins the show to discuss Andrej Stojakovic officially returning to Illinois, previews of the IHSA State Track Meet, and his latest showdown with Evan Stone in a Champaign-Urbana celebrity basketball game.

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05/28/26 Hour 1: Illini Headlines - Andrej Stojakovic is officially BACK with the Illini; Cubs vs Cards series preview; MLB's Proposed Salary Cap - who's affected?; Evan ranks Illini football games

May 28, 20261h 2mEp. 2836

Illini Headlines - Andrej Stojakovic is officially BACK with the Illini after withdrawing from the NBA Draft, giving Brad Underwood and Illinois another huge piece for a potential national title contender! Cubs vs Cardin

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05/27/26 Hour 2: Who do the Knicks want to play - Thunder or Spurs?; Evan vs Tristan Thomas; more Andrej Stojakovic talk; Tuesday Draft results - Best 90's Comedies; Pierce the Intern steals the show

May 27, 202651mEp. 2835

The guys debate whether the New York Knicks would rather face the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals after OKC grabbed a 3-2 series lead. Plus, Evan will go head-to-head with WCIA 3's Tristan Th

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05/27/26 Hour 1: Andrej Stojakovic announcing his decision at 7pm; Illini Headlines - Football TV Game Times announced, Quentin Coleman to US U18 National Team; Cards Fall to Brewers & Cubs lose 10

May 27, 202643mEp. 2834

Illinois basketball waits for the decision from Andrej Stojaković as he’s expected to announce his future at 7 p.m. (he's coming back). Illini Headlines include football TV game times being announced and Quentin Coleman

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05/26/26 Hour 2: Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer on why Andrej Stojakovic will be back with Illinois, Underwood's contract, who'll be the Starting 5, and more; Tuesday Draft - Best 90's Comedy Movies

May 26, 202650mEp. 2833

Hour 2 featured Kyle Tausk from X , Instagram , and Facebook !

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05/26/26 Hour 1: Brian Ames returns to recap closest Indy 500 in history; Cubs skid is now at 9 games while Cardinals & Brewers fight for 1st place; Illini Headlines - Shauna Green adds to her staff

May 26, 202654mEp. 2832

Hour 1 of today’s show featured racing analyst Brian Ames breaking down one of the wildest editions of the Indianapolis 500 ever, as Felix Rosenqvist edged David Malukas in the closest finish in race history. We also dis

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05/21/26 Hour 2: Adda Lavalle from AlBat tells if Alex Bregman's contract is worth it for the Cubs; Let's Go Racing Part 2! We draft the Indy 500 & Coca-Cola 600; Friday Toasts

May 22, 202653mEp. 2831

Hour 2 features Adda Lavalle from AlBat breaking down whether Alex Bregman’s massive contract would actually be worth it for the Cubs. Plus, Let’s Go Racing continues as we draft the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 fields, an

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05/21/26 Hour 1: Let's Go Racing! Brian Ames joins us to breakdown the Indy 500; Cubs waste opportunities vs Astros; Illini Headlines

May 22, 202656mEp. 2830

Hour 1 is all about racing as Brian Ames joins the show to preview the Indy 500, break down the top storylines, and explain what makes this year’s race so intriguing. Plus, the Cubs miss key opportunities in a loss to th

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05/20/26 Hour 2: Cardinals walk it off against Pirates & a preview of the Brewers series; Indy 500 & Coca-Cola 600: Educating Evan Stone; Tuesday Draft Results

May 20, 202653mEp. 2829

The St. Louis Cardinals walk it off against the Pittsburgh Pirates as the guys recap the thrilling finish and preview the upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Plus, “Educating Evan Stone” dives into the history

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05/20/26 Hour 1: Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports talks NCAA Football Playoff Expansion and how it can hurt the sport; Kurtis' Curveballs - Sports Moments That Reveal Your Age

May 20, 202654mEp. 2828

Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports joins the show to discuss potential expansion of the College Football Playoff and why growing the field even more could negatively impact the sport. Plus, Kurtis’ Curveballs returns with “S

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05/19/26 Hour 2: Cardinals vs Pirates; Arsenal wins the Premier League - we recap and get live updates from Evan's Mom; Tuesday Draft - Spielberg Movies

May 19, 202650mEp. 2827

The St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates square off as we break down the matchup, while Arsenal F.C. captures the Premier League title — complete with live reactions and updates from Evan’s Mom overseas! Plus, the

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05/19/26 Hour 1: Carson Gourdie from WICS-TV 20 returns to talk Illini basketball offseason, why Andrej Stojakovic will return, and football expectations; Kurtis' Curveballs are back

May 19, 202654mEp. 2826

Carson Gourdie returns to break down the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball offseason, why Andrej Stojaković is expected to return, and expectations for Illinois Fighting Illini football this season. Plus, Kurtis’

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05/18/26 Hour 2: Zack Pearson returns to talk Chicago Bears schedule, rookie camp, and if a new stadium is happening; Etched in Stone picks for tonight's MLB Slate

May 18, 202650mEp. 2825

Zack Pearson from Bear Wire returns to break down the Chicago Bears schedule release, rookie minicamp takeaways, and the latest on whether a new stadium project is finally moving forward. Plus, the crew gives out their E

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05/18/26 Hour 1: Brad Sturdy from Illini Guys talks Illinois Basketball offseason, Andrej Stojakovic, Underwood's new contract, and latest on Illinois football roster; White Sox clip Cubs & Cards win

May 18, 202654mEp. 2824

Brad Sturdy from Illini Guys joins the show to break down the latest with Illinois basketball’s offseason, the buzz around Andrej Stojaković, and Brad Underwood’s new contract extension, plus updates on the Illinois foot

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05/16/26 Hour 2: Elias Schuster discusses Cubs vs White Sox series, Bulls & NBA Draft, and Keaton Wagler's best landing spot; Etched in Stone is back; Friday Toasts!

May 15, 202653mEp. 2823

Elias Schuster joins the show to break down the latest in the Crosstown Series between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox, plus the latest buzz surrounding the Chicago Bulls and the upcoming NBA Draft. The guys also

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05/15/26 Hour 1: Tristan Thomas from WCIA3 talks about Brad Underwood's contract update; Take the Irritable Sports Fan Test'; Today's Illini Headlines

May 15, 202655mEp. 2822

Tristan Thomas from WCIA 3 joins the show to break down the latest on Brad Underwood’s contract update and what it means for Illinois basketball moving forward. The guys also take the “Irritable Sports Fan Test” and see

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05/13/26 Hour 2: Can the TWolves come back against the Spurs; From the Office of Evan Stone: LeBron's future; Meet our new intern Pierce!

May 13, 202650mEp. 2821

Can the Minnesota Timberwolves claw their way back into the series against the San Antonio Spurs? The crew breaks down what needs to change for Minnesota, including defensive adjustments, star performances, and whether t

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05/13/26 Hour 1: Illinois vs Duke announced for Home-And-Home Series; The latest on Andrej Stojakovic's future at NBA Combine; Chris Kwiecinski of FOX 32 talks Bears schedule

May 13, 20261h 1mEp. 2820

The University of Illinois and Duke University officially announced a marquee home-and-home basketball series, giving Illini fans a massive non-conference matchup to look forward to over the next two seasons. The guys br

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