45 Best Illinois Sports Podcasts

1. Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

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Illini Inquirer staff members Jeremy Werner, Joey Wagner, Mike LaTulip, J Leman and many others discuss all things Illinois Fighting Illini athletics.
Hosts Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper, Joey Wagner
Producer/Network 247Sports, Illinois, Illinois Football, Illinois Basketball, Illinois Athletics, College Football, College Basketball
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 529Facebook 17.2KTwitter 10.2KInstagram 3.2K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free

2. Scoops Sports Network

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St. Louis, Missouri and Illinois Sports News - St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, Missouri Tigers, SLU Billikens, Prep Sports, PGA Golf and more coverage from around the region.
Host Danny McLaughlin
Producer/Network Scoops Sports Network
Email ****@scoopswithdannymac.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 374Facebook 5.7KInstagram 5K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk

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It's downstate Illinois' longest running sports radio program. Hosts Steve Kelly and Loren Tate have in-depth conversations about Illini athletics and beyond with notable guests.
Hosts Steve Kelly, Loren Tate
Producer/Network NewsTalk 1400 & 93.9 FM
Email ****@wdws.com
Location Champaign, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 27Facebook 65KTwitter 45.3KInstagram 18K Avg Length 93 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

4. View From The West

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Talking Illinois high school football from western side of the state. We're focused on the Western Big 6, Three Rivers, Lincolnland, Northwest Upstate Illini Conference and 8-Man Football.
Hosts Greg Armstrong, Mitch
Producer/Network Greg Armstrong
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 111 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

5. Friday Night Drive

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We have a simple mission at Friday Night Drive: produce in-depth quality high school football coverage for Illinois high school football fans. It's our goal every day with our award-winning writers and editors to give our listeners high quality coverage of the teams, players and issues they care about in high school football.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.MORE Producer/Network Shaw Local News Network
Email ****@fridaynightdrive.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 4.9KTwitter 10.7KInstagram 3.5K Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

6. Tennis Anyone with Michael Kosta

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Michael Kosta, a professional stand up comedian and former Big Ten tennis champion (U of Illinois), who once carried a #864 ATP singles ranking, talks tennis and life.
Host Michael Kosta
Producer/Network Michael Kosta
Email ****@yahoo.com
Location New York City, New York, United States
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 284Facebook 32.7KTwitter 37.2KInstagram 196.3K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since May 2019 Get Email Contact

7. Illini Basketball Podcast

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An 'elite' Illini Basketball Podcast.Hosts: - Ethan Carter (@EthanCarterSW on Twitter)- Tyler Bramley (@tbramleyibp on Twitter)*NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS*
Hosts Ethan Carter, Tyler Bramley
Producer/Network Illini Basketball Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Champaign, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 27Facebook 288Twitter 1.4KInstagram 38 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Horsepower Happenings

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Horsepower Happenings is the Great Lakes' Short Track Racing Authority. Former racers and current industry professionals, Zach Hiser and Rich Frantz lead the way in coverage of short track racing in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and the rest of the Midwest. Horsepower Happenings is the #1 Provider for Michigan Dirt Late Model and Sprint Car Coverage. Stay informed on some of the region's biggest events with Race Day Previews, Event Updates, and more on Facebook and Twitter...MORE Producer/Network Horsepower Happenings
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 10.4KTwitter 377Instagram 529 Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

9. Two Bros With A Show

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Hang out with Jeremy and Curtis every week. They are just two brothers hanging out and speaking into a microphone. You never know what they will say. It will most likely have something to do with their lives, Illinois Athletics, golf, football other sports related topic. Don't miss an episode!MORE Hosts Curtis Plank, Jeremy Plank
Producer/Network Curtis & Jeremy
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Instagram 117 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Extra Prep

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The prep sports writers and broadcasters from the News-Gazette and NewsTalk 1400 & 93.9 and Lite Rock 97.5 deliver game broadcasts, interviews, and insight into high school athletics in the Champaign-Urbana area and east central Illinois.MORE Producer/Network Champaign Multimedia Group
Email ****@news-gazette.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 65KTwitter 45.3KInstagram 18K Avg Length 104 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

11. Party of Fore: A Mistwood Golf Club Podcast

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We don't shy away from fun, or keeping it real when it comes to golf. Let's talk about it. Every single episode is loaded with commentary, celebrity guests, hot takes, or a mix of all of that. Mistwood Golf Club is located in Romeoville, Illinois. You're next up on the tee. Don't miss out on all things Party of Fore! Instagram: MistwoodGolf Facebook: MistwoodGolfClub TikTok: MistwoodGolf YouTube: mistwoodgolfclub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Ben Hutchison, Scott Hogan, Andy Mickelson
Producer/Network Mistwood Golf Club
Email ****@mistwoodgc.com
Location Romeoville, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 9.2KInstagram 4.5K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. In The Nest - The Illinois State Athletics Podcast

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In The Nest is your window into Redbird Athletics. THE official podcast of Illinois State Athletics.
Producer/Network The Varsity Podcast Network
Email ****@ilstu.edu
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 35.9KTwitter 40.7KInstagram 25.4K Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. The Starting Lineup 98.9

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The Best Local Sports Show/Podcast in Central Illinois Saturday's 9 to 10 A.M. on 98.9 The Game or Download the Podcast on EffinghamRadio.Com or Our App
Producer/Network thestartinglineup989
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 60 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Oskee Talk

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For fans of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini.
Producer/Network Drew Pastorek
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 23Facebook 32.6KInstagram 5.5K Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter is a podcast offering a fan's perspective on Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball.
Host Mike Carpenter
Producer/Network Mike Carpenter
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 178Facebook 166Twitter 1.3K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Keepin It Orange and Blue

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Ryan Evan and Kevin Ducey, break down all things Illinois Fighting illini sports. Recruiting, commitment forecasts and all the latest Team and game breakdowns and previews of weekly matchups. Join usMORE Host Ryan Evan
Producer/Network Ryan Evan
Email ****@icloud.com
Location Champaign, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 48Facebook 54Twitter 2.1K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Southern Illinois Sports Spotlight

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Interviews and press conference audio with the Southern Illinois regions high school and college athletes, coaches, and newsmakers.
Producer/Network Unknown
Email ****@riverradio.net
Location Illinois, United States
Facebook 8.5KTwitter 2.3K Avg Length 104 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

18. The Javamen Fighting Illini Podcast

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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...MORE Host The Javamen
Producer/Network The Javamen
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 48Twitter 249 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. 3-in-1 Podcast

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From the WCIA 3 Sports team, a podcast about all things sports in central Illinois. From high school sports, to Illinois athletics and beyond. The team brings a unique take to sports with this podcast.MORE Producer/Network WCIA 3 Sports
Email ****@wcia.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 193.8KTwitter 44.5KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Football Lenses

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Two friends born and raised in Illinois. Giving our take on the sport that we love, known by most as football but by some as soccer. Join us on our weekly podcast where we discuss all things football. Follow us on our socials medias... Twitter: @Football_LensesInstagram: football_lensesMORE Hosts Anthony Maitland, Luis Gerardo Baca
Producer/Network Anthony Maitland, Luis Gerardo Baca
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18Twitter 64Instagram 49 Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. The Coach Steve Show

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Coach Steve is a HS football, basketball, and softball coach. With baseball and track coaching experience. Join us as we talk to high school and college coaches all over the country. We discuss culture, leadership, scheme, and much more! Discuss and debate college sports throughout professional sports, as well as TV and movies! Recap Chicago sports and Illinois fighting Illini sports each week! https://thecoachsteveshow.wordpress.com/ Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports...MORE Host Coach Steve
Producer/Network Belly Up Media Network 🎙
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 86Twitter 559Instagram 273 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. Dawgs Podcast

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Welcome to the podcast home of the Dawgs Basketball & Football fan accounts! Hosts Nick Malone & Noah Lerch share their super fandom for the Southern Illinois Salukis to others who love it too, while also updating them with everything there is to know.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Hunting Illinois

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The University of Illinois' Illinois Learn to Hunt program provides FREE education and training webinars and workshops to teach ADULT participants how to hunt deer, turkey, squirrels, pheasants, ducks, geese and other game. This Podcast will provide educational discussions with experts, reviews of animal ecology and hunting strategies. Make sure to register for free webinars and workshops through our website and follow us on Facebook for any updates on the program and Illinois hunting in general. It is never too late to learn how to hunt. Show Email: ****@gmail.com Website: www...MORE Producer/Network Illinois Learn to Hunt
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 5.2KInstagram 944 Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

24. What's the Mood? with The Illinois Human Performance Project

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A podcast designed to share insight from experts targeted ages on the importance of proper Sleep, Nutrition, Mood and Mindset, and Chemical Health.
Host Julie Berry
Producer/Network What's the Mood? with The Illinois Human Performance Project
Email ****@ilhpp.org
Location Illinois, United States
Facebook 279Twitter 324Instagram 572 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

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IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular is the only syndicated Illinois-wide sports talk show focused on Fighting Illini sports and Illinois sports.Listen to IlliniGuys Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy, and Mike Cagley as they talk all things Illini and interview the best guests.MORE Producer/Network IlliniGuys, Bleav
Email ****@bleav.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. Champaign On Ice: An Illinois Basketball Podcast

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The Field of 68 Media Network introduces: Champaign on Ice, an Illinois basketball podcast! Hosted by Kyle Tausk and Mike Farmer, this podcast is a must-listen for any true Illini fan!SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channelPurchase The Almanac hereDownload the VLTED app hereSUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 DailyCheck out our merch storeFOLLOW:TwitterInstagramYoutubehttps://thefieldof68.comMORE Hosts Kyle Tausk, Mike Farmer
Producer/Network The Field of 68, Blue Wire
Email ****@yahoo.com
Location Champaign, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 42Twitter 8.2KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

27. Goal to Goat

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The Goal to Goat Podcast is a conversation between several Illinois based fans, primarily talking about Chicago sports, but also the major headlines across sports.
Hosts Reece, Jordan, Jalen, Rhett, Chad
Producer/Network Goal to Goat
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 79 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

28. Daily Illini Sports Podcast

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A podcast discussing all University of Illinois sports with a focus on football and men's basketball. We typically have four people on the podcast but are in the process of adding guests and interview audio to our dynamic. We react to breaking news like transfers and draft options as well as provide sports news and updates from Illini and professional sports.MORE Producer/Network The Daily Illini
Email ****@dailyillini.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 15.8KTwitter 28.5KInstagram 18.1K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

29. Mid-Illini Softball Podcast

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A daily podcast covering one of the strongest high school softball conferences in Illinois!
Host Alex Staab
Producer/Network Alex Staab
Email ****@lab.icc.edu
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 1.6KInstagram 632 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

30. Sturdy For 30

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Brad Sturdy meets with guests and breaks down Illinois basketball in 30 minute segments
Host Brad Sturdy
Producer/Network Brad Sturdy
Email ****@yahoo.com
Location Dawson, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 30 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

31. 618 High School Huddle

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A High School Sports podcast focusing on the 618 Area which is located in Southern Illinois. According to 1X World Heavyweight champion Danny Pounders this is the 'number one podcast in all the lands.'MORE Hosts Jim Thompson, Scott Warren
Producer/Network High School Huddle
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 15Twitter 3.8KInstagram 88 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

32. Rookie and the Vet

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Looking to get an inside track on everything Illinois athletics and Central Illinois sports? This is the place for it. Rookie and the Vet with Dante Furco and Darren Leeds breaks down what is happening in the locker room, on the field or court, and the latest rumors and controversy surrounding Illinois sports. There will also be guests on the show from players to coaches and even fellow media members. From everything from the University of Illinois to local high school coverage, Rookie and the Vet is the place to stay updated on everything Central Illinois...MORE Producer/Network Fox Illinois & ABC NewsChannel 20
Email ****@sbgtv.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 272.5KTwitter 43.7KInstagram 16K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

33. Champaign Room Hoops

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Looking for a podcast that fills you in on all things Illini? Look no further. A podcast about University of Illinois basketball hosted by ex-players and alumni. From practices to the games, to the locker room, to the coach's office — we take you into every corner of the program and tell you what goes on.MORE Producer/Network Beyond The Big 10
Email ****@BeyondtheBig10.com
Location United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 1.1KTwitter 1.8KInstagram 5.4K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. Runners of the Corn

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Podcast about running in the Midwest. Races happening in and around Illinois and interviews with local runners I want to learn more about.
Host Jen Heller
Producer/Network Jen Heller
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 377Instagram 246 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

35. The Illinois Outlaws Outdoors Show

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Podcast for Illinois Outlaws Outdoors. We will talk anything and everything that we can think of.
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Facebook 238Instagram 939 Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

36. The Rivalry

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Central Illinois sports talk. Host Michael Corum with special guest hosts each episode. Talking regional professional and college sports and just being idiots in general.
Producer/Network Michael Corum
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 295 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

37. ISN Now

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Illini Sports Night's very own Host Will Charlton and Producer Noah Cowell embark on a new journey - ISN Now! The guys discuss weekly results of Illinois sports and predict the bright futures of the campus's rising programs.MORE Host Noah Cowell
Producer/Network Noah Cowell
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 704 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

38. Titan Coaches Show

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Talking Illinois Wesleyan Sports
Host Derek Bohlmann
Producer/Network Derek Bohlmann
Email ****@iwu.edu
Location Illinois, United States
Twitter 352 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

39. flocking around

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Illinois State Redbird student-athlete seniors share their experiences.
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Location Illinois, United States
Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

40. Going The Distance

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From weekly cross country meets to Nike Nationals in track, Going The Distance covers everything running. Based out of Morton Illinois, and lead by podcast host, Nicholas Delgado, Going The Distance will focus on high school running in central Illinois with special guests and interviews as well as a plethora of topics around the sport, highlighting ranking predictions, weekly meets, statistics, and more.MORE Producer/Network Nicholas Delgado
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 44 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

41. Bet Chicago Sports

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Get sports betting and wagering analysis in Illinois from experts at Bet Chicago Sports
Host John Sahly
Producer/Network Shaw Local News Network
Email ****@shawmedia.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

42. The State of IL Sports Podcast

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A podcast about all things Illinois Pro and College Sports thestateofilsports.substack.com
Producer/Network The State of IL Sports
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Twitter 145 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact