

Ep. 1096 - Isaac Trotter on how Illini MBB stacks up in Big Ten; Illini WRs coach Justin Stepp on coaching journey, 2025 season
12/19/2025 | 1h 14 mins.
CBS Sports' college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to reassess Illinois basketball through a third of the season and break the Big Ten into tiers. Illinois wide receivers coach Justin Stepp then joins to chat about his coaching journey, his NFL pipeline, the 2025 season and the future of the Illini wide receiver room. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use code ILLINI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 1095 - Mike LaTulip on Illini's loss to Nebraska, Braggin' Rights
12/16/2025 | 50 mins.
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois basketball's 83-80 loss to Nebraska. He chats about the Illini's defensive issues and struggles from the frontcourt and how the Illini fix them. LaTulip then previews the Illini's annual Braggin' Rights Game against Missouri. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use code ILLINI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 1094 - On Illini's opt-outs & prep for Music City Bowl; Illini WBB off to 10-1 start
12/15/2025 | 1h 2 mins.
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois football's prep for the Music City Bowl; the impact of Gabe Jacas, J.C. Davis and Matthew Bailey missing the game; QB Luke Altmyer playing in the game; the transfer portal and more. Then the guys discuss Illini women's basketball's 10-1 start, what's encouraging and what more they will learn in Big Ten play. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use code ILLINI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 1093 - Hits & misses from Illini's 83-80 loss to Nebraska
12/14/2025 | 55 mins.
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Ep. 1092 - Mike LaTulip on Illini's back-to-back Quad 1 wins, Nebraska matchup
12/11/2025 | 47 mins.
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois basketball's back-to-back Quad 1 wins over Tennessee and Ohio State. LaTulip breaks down what the Illini showed in two tough games away from home, what makes freshman guard Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic special, adjustments by Andrej Stojakovic and Zvonimir Ivisic and Mihailo Petrovic's role. LaTulip also previews Saturday's matchup against No. 23 Nebraska. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices



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