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Hosted by The Javamen · sports · EN · 60 episodes
Set your sails for the JAVAMEN FIGHTING ILLINI PODCAST, the official Illini Basketball podcast of the BIG BANTER Network. We are a group of University of Illinois 2010 alumni that love talking Fighting Illini basketball. Our podcast focuses primarily on Illini basketball with a little football sprinkled in. We share our thoughts on the Fighting Illini, the class of the Big Ten, from a fan perspective. Weekly segments will typically include the following:- Weekly Recap - Weekly Preview- Set Sails in the Vegas Suite- Pass me the Rum Join us for our weekly banter on why we RUN THE BIG.Weekly Contributors include: Nicky Lags "Suds", Scott Spinney "Doctor", Joey Holloran "Dolla Bills", Matt Parenti "Mr. P", Scott Shapiro "Shapopeye", Jamie Ruben "Jubes", Pat Etchingham "Etch", Jesse Stumpf "Jazz", and Paul Biasco "Paulie B".I-L-L I-N-IPresented by BIG BANTER
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Signup to Generate a PitchSet your sails for the JAVAMEN FIGHTING ILLINI PODCAST, the official Illini Basketball podcast of the BIG BANTER Network. We are a group of University of Illinois 2010 alumni that love talking Fighting Illini basketball. Our podcast focuses primarily on Illini basketball with a little football sprinkled in.
The Javamen Fighting Illini Podcast is hosted by The Javamen. The show has published 60 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "August 20 - 2026 Illini football preview with Reilly O'Toole" (21 August 2026, 82 minutes), "April 2 - THE REVENGE TOUR, FINAL FOUR" (3 April 2026, 64 minutes), and "March 27 - I WAS TOLD WE WEREN'T TOUGH ENOUGH" (27 March 2026, 26 minutes).
The Javamen Fighting Illini Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 64 minutes across 60 episodes.
Booking probability for The Javamen Fighting Illini Podcast is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Javamen Fighting Illini Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Javamen Fighting Illini Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
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Episode #1
Season 5 of the Java Men Fighting Illini Podcast is here, and the guys kick off the new year with a familiar guest: former Illinois quarterback Reilly O’Toole joins the show for the third straight preseason football...
Episode #12
<p>The Javamen are absolutely flying after Illinois punches its ticket to the Final Four, and this episode is a full-on celebration of surviving the long road, cashing in on belief, and setting sights on one more...
Episode #11
<p>Java Suds, Java Shaps, Java Joe, recap the sweet 16 game against Houston.</p><p>HOUSTON YOU HAVE A BALKAN PROBLEM.</p><p>ELITE 8 BOUND.</p><p>Grab a java or a rum, and tune in.</p>
Episode #10
<p>🎙️ Javamen Fighting Illini Podcast — Recap</p><p> The Javamen are fired up after Illinois punches its ticket to the Sweet 16 with convincing wins over Penn and VCU. The episode opens with pure chaos and joy over Big...
Episode #9
<p>🎙️ Java Men Fighting Illini Podcast — March 17 Recap</p><p>Java Suds, Java Joe, and Java Shaps are back on St. Patrick’s Day with the bracket out and the Illini dancing. The boys break down a season that ended...
Episode #8
<p>🎙️ Java Men Fighting Illini Podcast — March 5 Recap</p><p>Java Suds, Java Joe, and Java Shaps are back for the best month of the year, battling sick kids, seasonal chaos, and a whole lot of Illini angst. The boys...
Episode #7
<p>🎙️ Java Men Fighting Illini Podcast — Feb 19 Recap</p><p>Java Suds, Java Shaps, and Java Joe are back — Joe fresh off a “magical” Disney/Siesta Key trip — and the boys break down the Illini rollercoaster: two OT...
Episode #6
<h2>🎙️ Javamen Fighting Illini Podcast — Feb 5 Recap</h2><p>Java Suds & Java Shaps break down an Illini team on an absolute heater.</p><p>Illinois makes it 12 straight wins and hits 20 on the season, stacking statement...
Episode #5
<p>The Keaton Wagler Game has officially entered Illini lore.</p><p>Java Suds, Java Shaps, and Java Joe break down one of the biggest Illinois basketball wins in recent memory: a stunning road victory at Mackey Arena...
Episode #4
<p>🎙️ The JAVAMEN are back — and we’ve got a MASSIVE Illinois vs. Alabama basketball preview featuring special guest The Jacksonian.</p><p>Java Suds, Java Shaps, and Java Joe break down the Illini’s early-season surge...
Episode #3
<p>🎙️ The JAVAMEN are back — and it’s a loaded episode.</p><p>Java Suds, Java Shaps, and Java Joe return as Illini hoops fires up and football stares down a playoff-defining trip to Seattle.</p><h2>🏀 Basketball...
Episode #2
<p>The JAVAMEN are back as the Illini gear up for a massive showdown against Ohio State — joined by J.R. from The Big Ten Huddle, one of the most plugged-in voices covering the Big Ten. The crew breaks down how Illinois...
Episode #1
<p>The Javamen are back for Illini football season with special guest Reilly O’Toole, former star Illini QB. With the team entering the year ranked #12 in the AP Poll, the crew dives into expectations, roster depth, key...
Episode #14
<p>Suds, Shaps, Joe, and Jubes get together to discuss the Illini's draw for the '25 tourney. The Javamen can agree that there are no more excuses. Big weekend is upon us in Milwaukee.</p><p>Grab a Java, or a...
Episode #13
<p>Java Suds, Shaps, Doc, and Etch host an emergency pod after the huge victory against the Boilermakers. We talk Captain of the Ship and who is walking the plank. Raftery is still the best in the business. THIS IS...
Episode #12
<p>Shaps, Joe, and Doc get together to recap the last few weeks of Illini Basketball. We preview the huge game on senior night against the Boilermakers. THIS IS MARCH.</p><p>Grab a java, or a rum, </p><p>and tune in.</p>
Episode #11
<p>Java Shaps joins on the BIG Ten Huddle after Dark. They recap the Michigan vs. Michigan State game, talk Dusty May extension, and preview our Illini against Duke in a marquee Saturday night game at the...
Episode #10
<p>Jave Shaps, Java Joe, and Java Etch get together to recap the past few weeks of Illini basketball. The focus is on Brad, the man who brought us back from the depths of despair. Tune in for takes on both sides of the...
Episode #9
<p>Java Joe, Java Shaps, and Java Suds are back from the Holiday break to recap the last month of Illini basketball. The Illini get hot on the West Coast and it's times like this where you need to be grateful. We talk...
Episode #8
<p>The Crewman are back to recap the past week of Illini basketball. We discuss what happened in the House of Horrors and why we continue to dominate the cheese. Tune in for the Captain of the Ship and who is walking...
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