Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast
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Oct 1, 2026 · 1:13:26
Jeremy Werner previews Illinois vs. Purdue with Gold & Black's Tom Dienhart and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Dienhart breaks down the state of the Purdue program, which is on a…
Sep 29, 2026 · 56:09
All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to react to defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck's departure after just four games. They…
Sep 27, 2026 · 49:51
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to the news that Illinois and defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck have "mutually agreed" to part ways. The guys discuss why…
Sep 26, 2026 · 57:24
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's game at No. 7 Ohio State. The guys discuss another defensive letdown and Jeremiah Smith's dominance…
Sep 24, 2026 · 1:16:40
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview Illinois football's Big Ten opener at No. 7 Ohio State. The guys break down the latest injury report and what it means for…
Sep 23, 2026 · 1:03:06
Illini Inquirer's Kyle Tausk and Jeremy Werner discuss a five-star-heavy fall of recruiting for Illinois basketball. The guys discuss the latest buzz following official visits…
Sep 22, 2026 · 42:20
Illini Sports Network analyst Carey Davis joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to evaluate the Illini through three games, including QB Katin Houser, WR Collin Dixon, the…
Sep 21, 2026 · 49:45
All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to review Illinois football's 48-10 win over Southern Illinois. Leman breaks down another strong passing…
Sep 20, 2026 · 57:11
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down Illinois football's 48-10 win over Southern Illinois. The guys discuss big games against from Katin Houser and Collin…
Sep 17, 2026 · 1:19:54
Jeremy Werner chats with River Radio Group's Matt Varney and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner to preview Saturday's non-conference finale between Illinois and Southern Illinois.…
Sep 17, 2026 · 53:21
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 2026-27 Big Ten schedule drop and preview a huge recruiting weekend full of five-star prospects. The…
Sep 14, 2026 · 41:06
All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois football's 31-27 loss to Duke. Leman discusses his concern level…
Sep 13, 2026 · 49:03
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 31-27 loss to Duke. The guys break down the defense's continued struggles, the offense's tale of two…
Sep 11, 2026 · 41:29
CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to break down the latest college basketball news, including Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn…
Sep 10, 2026 · 1:03:49
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview Illinois vs. Duke with a six-pack of questions. The guys break down how Brandon Henderson's injury impacts the offensive…
Sep 7, 2026 · 45:35
All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to review Illinois football's 42-23 season-opening win over UAB. Leman breaks down Bobby Hauck's defensive…
Sep 4, 2026 · 45:33
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 42-23 season-opening win over UAB. The guys discusses encouraging signs from the offense — especially…
Sep 2, 2026 · 1:01:49
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with former IHSA football head coach Mat Pistole to break down the X's and O's of Bobby Hauck's new Illinois defensive scheme, how it…
Sep 1, 2026 · 57:30
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner make their bold predictions for the 2026 Illinois football season. The guys discuss some potential big goals for the Illini…
Aug 31, 2026 · 40:43
All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to preview Thursday's Illinois football season opener against UAB. Leman breaks down what Game One is like…
Aug 27, 2026 · 1:08:36
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner unveil their 'Sign Guys' for the 2026 Illinois football season. The guys break down no-doubt starters, rotation players and…
Aug 25, 2026 · 1:19:51
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss what they learned from 2026 Illinois football training camp leading into the Sept. 3 season opener against UAB. The guys…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:04:34
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk break down Illinois basketball's 2026-27 nonconference schedule and the latest in recruiting. The guys discuss four 5-star…
Aug 20, 2026 · 51:57
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss the latest with Illinois men's basketball summer news and buzz. LaTulip breaks down the impact of…
Aug 19, 2026 · 53:28
All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to preview the 2026 Illinois football season. Leman breaks down what gives him confidence…
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:08:26
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2026 Illinois football secondary and special teams unit. The guys discuss how Matthew Bailey and Xavier Scott fit in…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:10:19
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2026 Illinois football defensive line and linebackers. The guys discuss the challenge and concern of replacing most of…
Aug 11, 2026 · 56:13
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2026 Illinois football offensive line. The guys discuss Bart Miller's task of replacing four of five starters from…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:09:21
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2026 Illinois football wide receivers and tight ends. The guys discuss who could lead the Illini in receiving with…
Aug 6, 2026 · 56:32
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2026 Illinois football quarterbacks and running backs. The guys discuss expectations for QB Katin Houser and how the…
Aug 4, 2026 · 22:36
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to David Mirkovic undergoing surgery for an injured left foot. The guys discuss the early word on his recovery timetable and…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:02:00
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview 2026 Illinois football training camp by breaking down the top August storylines for the team. The guys discuss the…
Aug 2, 2026 · 55:41
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk break down offseason buzz they've gathered on Illinois basketball. The guys discuss David Mirkovic as the primary playmaker of the…
Jul 30, 2026 · 49:42
At Big Ten Media Days, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with BTN analysts Howard Griffith and Jake Butt as well as former Illini All-American offensive lineman Martin…
Jul 29, 2026 · 56:49
Illinois QB Katin Houser, DB Matthew Bailey and DB Juice Clarke sit down with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner at Big Ten Media Days at Hilton Chicago. The guys…
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:02:42
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema and Illini athletics director Josh Whitman join Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner to preview the 2026 season. Bielema gives a deep…
Jul 22, 2026 · 34:16
Illinois basketball great and Illini Radio Network analyst Deon Thomas joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss all things Illini basketball. Thomas discusses his vantage…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:15:08
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview Big Ten Media Days before diving into the Illini's X-factors for the 2026 season, players who could swing the season one…
Jul 20, 2026 · 38:57
PrepHoops.com's Scott Burgess joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's increased, intense recruiting push for state of Illinois prospects. Burgess…
Jul 17, 2026 · 1:33:23
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk discuss Illinois AD Josh Whitman's contract extension and Illini basketball summer recruiting. Then the guys play a game of "Buy or…
Jul 15, 2026 · 1:07:17
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss who could be breakout stars for Illinois football in 2026. The guys discuss offensive playmakers, like QB Katin Houser, RB…
Jul 13, 2026 · 50:50
CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the Illinois basketball offseason. The guys chat about early impressions of…
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:00:00
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the biggest positives and question marks from Illinois football's summer recruiting. The guys discuss positions Illinois…
Jul 9, 2026 · 1:09:55
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk discuss the biggest storylines for Illinois men's basketball heading into the 2026-27 season. The guys discuss how returners…
Jun 25, 2026 · 39:03
Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman sits down with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner in his office to reflect on the 2025-26 year for the Illini and what's…
Jun 24, 2026 · 44:24
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois one-and-done guard Keaton Wagler going No. 5 overall in the NBA Draft, how he fits with the Clippers and what…
Jun 22, 2026 · 41:30
Live from New York for the NBA Draft, Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner chats about Keaton Wagler's journey to Tuesday's big moment in Brooklyn, three-star Texas WR Brody…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:18:32
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip and CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter join Jeremy Werner to preview the 2026 NBA Draft. The guys discuss how…
Jun 16, 2026 · 42:48
Illini Inquirer’s Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois landing commitments from four-star Geneva (Ill.) wide receiver Bennett Konkey and three-star Florida running…
Jun 15, 2026 · 59:37
Illini Inquirer's Kyle Tausk joins Jeremy Werner to break down what he learned at the Riverside-Brookfield Shootout watching and talking with Illini Class of 2028 targets Brody…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:18:57
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the latest commitments for Illinois football, including 2026 Unity QB Dane Eisenmenger and four Class of 2027 prospects:…
Jun 9, 2026 · 53:00
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks about the latest commitments for Illini football: DL Ryan Paulsen and QB Sladen Shack. Kyle Tausk then joins Werner to discuss why…
Jun 8, 2026 · 37:10
The Athletic college basketball writer CJ Moore joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's run to the Final Four and his hometown perspective on…
Jun 4, 2026 · 45:40
CBS Sports college football writer Tom Fornelli, a U of I graduate, joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss his thoughts on Illinois football entering Year Six under…
Jun 3, 2026 · 56:20
Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner for an exclusive 40-minute interview, in which he hits on the Illini's Final…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:01:03
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview a critical month of June official visits for Illinois football recruiting. The guys discuss how the Class of 2027 is…
May 30, 2026 · 36:32
The Athletic's Scott Dochterman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the state of college football and tectonic shifts in the sport. Dochterman discusses the push to…
May 28, 2026 · 41:47
CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Andrej Stojakovic withdrawing from the NBA Draft and officially returning to…
May 27, 2026 · 46:19
All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois football's offseason changes, 2026 roster and expectations. Leman breaks down his…
May 21, 2026 · 1:25:19
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner answer listener-submitted Illinois football questions on Bobby Hauck's 3-3-5 defense, expectations for the program moving forward,…
May 20, 2026 · 1:41:53
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk answer listener-submitted Illinois basketball questions on Andrej Stojakovic, Ty Rodgers, Toni Bilic, the non-conference schedule,…
May 18, 2026 · 50:55
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Ryan Easterling react to Illinois football landing three in-state commitments in a week — OL Mason Halliman, OL Soren Fifer and LB Sean Rice —…
May 14, 2026 · 1:00:37
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football adding commitments from 2026 JUCO tight end BJ Thurman and 2027 Morton OL Soren Fifer on back-to-back…
May 12, 2026 · 1:05:35
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats about the latest in Illinois football recruiting, including three-star OL Mason Halliman's commitment. Then Yogi Roth, analyst for NBC…
May 11, 2026 · 1:22:06
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk discuss what this week's NBA Draft Combine means for Keaton Wagler, Kylan Boswell and Andrej Stojakovic, as well as Wagler's best…
May 7, 2026 · 34:10
CBS Sports' director of basketball scouting Adam Finkelstein joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's retention and highly-rated additions and…
May 6, 2026 · 37:01
City/Suburban Hoops Report's Joe Henricksen joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the state of in-state basketball recruiting, its importance for the Illini in today's…
May 5, 2026 · 1:08:02
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois firing softball coach Tyra Perry and EIU athletic director Tom Michael re-joining the Illini athletic department…
May 2, 2026 · 33:32
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Illinois football coach Bret Bielema's comments on recruiting the Class of 2027 and then chats with the Star Tribune's Chris Hine about…
May 1, 2026 · 1:12:53
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss former Illinois basketball stars Terrence Shannon Jr. and Ayo Dosunmu helping lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the…
Apr 29, 2026 · 1:29:26
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk break down the Illini basketball offseason, the strengths and potential flaws of the roster, individual player expectations and how…
Apr 27, 2026 · 59:16
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois basketball's Andrej Stojakovic declaring for the NBA Draft and Ayo Dosunmu's big weekend in the NBA Playoffs.…
Apr 23, 2026 · 1:02:11
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball offseason retention and roster retool. LaTulip breaks down the importance of…
Apr 21, 2026 · 44:30
247Sports director of college basketball content Kyle Tucker joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the Illinois basketball offseason. Tucker discusses the Illini's…
Apr 17, 2026 · 57:08
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Andrej Stojakovic returning to Illinois basketball and three-star Class of 2026 forward Zavier Zens committing to the…
Apr 16, 2026 · 50:49
CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to talk about four key Illinois basketball players annoncing their returns to Illinois…
Apr 14, 2026 · 1:31:44
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discusses Illinois basketball's offseason, four-star QB Kamden Lopati's decommitment and names of interest from Illini football…
Apr 12, 2026 · 53:24
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball landing a commitment from Providence transfer guard Stefan Vaaks. The guys discuss how the Estonian…
Apr 10, 2026 · 53:59
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Illinois women's basketball landing LSU transfer guard Divine Bourrage and the latest with Illinois football recruiting. CBS Sports…
Apr 8, 2026 · 54:41
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss the Illini's Final Four loss to UConn and preview the offseason. LaTulip breaks down what went…
Apr 5, 2026 · 1:10:45
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's season-ending 71-62 loss to UConn in the Final Four. The guys discuss a tough shooting night, why…
Apr 3, 2026 · 53:43
From the Final Four in Indianapolis, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Illinois vs. UConn and four-star guard Quentin Coleman's commitment to the Illini with CBS Sports…
Mar 31, 2026 · 53:19
CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter and Field of 68 content manager Trevor Vallese join Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to preview the Final Four. The University…
Mar 30, 2026 · 51:57
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois clinching a spot in the Final Four and its matchup against UConn. LaTulip breaks down…
Mar 29, 2026 · 50:45
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 71-59 Elite Eight win over Iowa to advance to the Final Four. The guys discuss how Brad Underwood…
Mar 27, 2026 · 39:05
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to react to the Illini's Sweet Sixteen win over Houston and preview Saturday's Elite Eight game against Iowa.…
Mar 27, 2026 · 45:22
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 65-55 win over Houston in the Sweet Sixteen to advance to the Elite Eight to play No. 9 seed Iowa.…
Mar 26, 2026 · 1:00:20
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner picks the brains of Derek Piper and Kyle Tausk to preview Thursday's Sweet Sixteen game between Illinois and Houston. The guys break down the…
Mar 24, 2026 · 49:42
247Sports college basketball writer Kyle Tucker joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the top storylines of the NCAA Tournament so far, Illinois vs. Houston in the…
Mar 23, 2026 · 55:57
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's advancement into the Sweet Sixteen and preview Thursday's matchup against…
Mar 22, 2026 · 49:20
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball defeating VCU 76-55 to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. The guys discuss a well-rounded offensive…
Mar 20, 2026 · 42:46
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's dominant 105-70 first-round NCAA Tournament win over Penn. The guys react to David Mirkovic's…
Mar 18, 2026 · 56:34
CBS Sports' Isaac Trotter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to play a Buy or Sell with Illinois men's basketball entering the NCAA Tournament, breaking down their draw in the…
Mar 18, 2026 · 32:20
Follow Inside College Basketball Now on Apple or Spotify Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket.
Mar 17, 2026 · 1:15:27
March Madness is HERE! Join Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as they pick the winner for EVERY game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They will take you from Dayton all the way to…
Mar 16, 2026 · 49:54
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to break down No. 3 seed Illinois basketball's draw in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament. LaTulip breaks…
Mar 16, 2026 · 1:05:42
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois earning a No. 3 seed in the South Region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The guys discuss the first-round matchup…
Mar 13, 2026 · 38:35
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 91-88 loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal. The guys discuss how the loss…
Mar 11, 2026 · 1:11:21
Illinois football coach Bret Bielema joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner to discuss an offseason of transition. Bielema breaks down big changes to his staff and…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:16:55
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip and CBS Sports' Isaac Trotter join Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to wrap up the Illini's regular season by handing out some…
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