45 Best Illinois Sports Podcasts

1. Illini Inquirer Podcast

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Illini Inquirer staff members Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper, Joey Wagner and 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
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 16.5KTwitter 10.2KInstagram 3K Avg Length 55 min Video Podcast YouTube
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2. Scoops with Danny Mac

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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
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 5.7KInstagram 5K Avg Length 54 min 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.
Producer/Network NewsTalk 1400 & 93.9 FM
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 59.9KTwitter 45.3KInstagram 16.5K Avg Length 97 min Get Email Contact

4. View From The West

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Talking Illinois high school football from western side of the state. Focused on Western Big 6, Three Rivers, Lincoln Trail, Northwest Upstate Illini Conference.
Producer/Network Greg Armstrong
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 99 min Get Email Contact

5. Champaign On Ice

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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 channel.MORE Host Deon Thomas
Producer/Network The Field of 68, Blue Wire
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 8.2KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 54 min 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
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 24.3KTwitter 37.2KInstagram 142.9K Avg Length 35 min Since May 2019 Get Email Contact

7. 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.MORE Producer/Network Shaw Local News Network
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 4KTwitter 10.7KInstagram 2.4K Avg Length 41 min Get Email Contact

8. Illini Basketball Podcast

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Partnered with Armchair Illini, talking all things Illini Basketball every week! What to expect. Game-by-game breakdowns, News on recruiting other things, Team Analysis, and talking B1G Bball landscape!, Occasional Special Guests.MORE Hosts Ethan Carter, Tyler Bramley
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Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 282Twitter 629Instagram 36 Avg Length 52 min Get Email Contact

9. 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.MORE Producer/Network Horsepower Happenings
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 10KTwitter 395Instagram 499 Avg Length 82 min Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

10. Two Bros With A Show

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Hang out with Jeremy and Curtis every week. They are just two regular dudes hanging out and speaking into a microphone. Who knows what they will say. It will most likely have something to do with Illinois Athletics, golf, football other sports related topic. Don't miss an episode!MORE Host Curtis
Producer/Network Curtis & Jeremy
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Apple Rating 5/5Instagram 107 Avg Length 49 min Get Email Contact

11. 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.
Producer/Network thestartinglineup989
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Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 57 Avg Length 54 min Get Email Contact

12. In The Nest

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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
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 35KTwitter 40.7KInstagram 22.9K Avg Length 71 min Get Email Contact

13. Oskee Talk

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For fans of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini.
Producer/Network Drew Pastorek
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Facebook 28.9KInstagram 4.8K Avg Length 98 min Get Email Contact

14. Party of Fore

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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.MORE Producer/Network Mistwood Golf Club
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 8.2KInstagram 3.8K Avg Length 40 min Get Email Contact

15. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 59.9KTwitter 45.3KInstagram 16.5K Avg Length 76 min Get Email Contact

16. The Coach Steve Show

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Coach Steve is a HS football, basketball, and track coach. Join us as we talk to high school and college coaches all over the country. Discuss and debate college sports throughout professional sports, as well as TV and movies! Recap Chicago sports and Illinois fighting illini sports each week!MORE Host Coach Steve
Producer/Network Belly Up Media Network ????
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Facebook 86Twitter 559Instagram 269 Avg Length 70 min 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.
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18. The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter

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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
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 165Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 61 min Get Email Contact

19. 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 us.MORE Host Ryan Evan
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 4Twitter 2.1K Avg Length 58 min Get Email Contact

20. 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.MORE Host The Javamen
Producer/Network The Javamen
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 249 Avg Length 68 min Get Email Contact

21. 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.MORE Host Anthony Maitland
Producer/Network Anthony Maitland, Luis Gerardo Baca
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 64Instagram 46 Avg Length 74 min Get Email Contact

22. 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
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Facebook 183.7KTwitter 44.5KInstagram 1.1K Avg Length 24 min Get Email Contact

23. 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
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24. 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.
Producer/Network Jen Heller
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 351Instagram 244 Avg Length 70 min 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 Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 52 min Get Email Contact

26. What's the Mood?

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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
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Facebook 267Twitter 324Instagram 505 Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact

27. 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.MORE Producer/Network Illinois Learn to Hunt
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 5KInstagram 927 Avg Length 61 min Get Email Contact

28. 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
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 79 min Get Email Contact

29. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 14.2KTwitter 28.5KInstagram 14K Avg Length 29 min Get Email Contact

30. Mid-Illini Softball Podcast

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A weekly podcast covering one of the strongest high school softball conferences in Illinois!
Host Alex Staab
Producer/Network Alex Staab
Email ****@lab.icc.edu
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 1.6KInstagram 599 Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact

31. Sturdy For 30

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Illinois and College sports podcast.
Host Brad Sturdy
Producer/Network Brad Sturdy
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact

32. 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
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Twitter 3.8KInstagram 93 Avg Length 54 min Get Email Contact

33. 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.MORE Producer/Network Fox Illinois & ABC NewsChannel 20
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Facebook 252.8KTwitter 42.6KInstagram 15.7K Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact

34. 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
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.1KTwitter 1.8KInstagram 5.9K Avg Length 48 min 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.
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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
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 296 Avg Length 50 min 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 788 Avg Length 38 min Get Email Contact

38. Titan Coaches Show

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Talking Illinois Wesleyan Sports. Tune in and listen to our interesting podcast.
Host Derek Bohlmann
Producer/Network Derek Bohlmann
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39. flocking around

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Illinois State Redbird student-athlete seniors share their experiences.
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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
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Apple Rating 4.6/5 Avg Length 26 min 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
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 23 min Get Email Contact

42. The State of IL Sports Podcast

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A podcast about all things Illinois Pro and College Sports.
Producer/Network The State of IL Sports
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 145 Avg Length 7 min Get Email Contact