Hour 2 featured Chris Block breaking down Golden Tempo’s victory in the Kentucky Derby and explaining why he believed the horse had a real chance to win heading into the race.

Later, Jeff Jones joined the show to discuss the recent play of the St. Louis Cardinals and preview their upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

The hour also included a fun conversation debating whether adults still wear sports jerseys and which ones are acceptable to own.

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Hour 1 recapped a huge weekend for Illinois Fighting Illini sports, highlighting some of the biggest performances and storylines from across the university. The Men's Golf team prepares for the NCAA Tournament, Tennis advances in the Super Regional, baseball prepares to wrap up the season, softball finishes theirs, and track & field prepare for the regular season finale.

The show also handed out one-month report card grades for the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, breaking down what’s gone right — and wrong — through the first month of the MLB season.

Plus, Evan Stone shared his thoughts on all things Star Wars in a fun conversation about the legendary franchise and "May The Fourth Be With You."

Hour 2 featured Carson Gourdie breaking down Bret Bielema’s latest press conference and why Illinois freshmen could see significant playing time this season. The guys also continued the discussion surrounding Andrej Stojaković and what his NBA Draft decision means moving forward. Don't worry - he's most likely coming back.

Later, the crew made their picks for the Kentucky Derby before wrapping up the week with another edition of Friday Toasts!

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Hour 1 features Michael Rand from the Minneapolis Star Tribune breaking down Terrence Shannon Jr.’s huge performance for the Timberwolves in their win over the Denver Nuggets. The guys discussed what Shannon’s breakout night means moving forward for the T-Wolves in the NBA Playoffs and why Illini fans should be excited about his NBA future.

Later, horse racing expert Chris Block stopped by with everything listeners need to know ahead of the Kentucky Derby, including top storylines, contenders, and betting insight for one of racing’s biggest weekends.

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Hour 2 dives into how the Chicago Bears performed in the 2026 NFL Draft, now that we're one week removed.

The guys also get into the impact that Illini great Ayo Dosunmu has had on the Minnesota Timberwolves during their playoff push, talk the GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan, and talk about the new additions to the Illini Hall of Fame!

Hour 1 featured a conversation with Pierre Noujaim from FOX 9 Minneapolis, who discussed Ayo Dosunmu’s impact with the Minnesota Timberwolves during the NBA Playoffs and what his continued development means moving forward. The show also highlighted the newly announced Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026, recognizing some of the top names and achievements in Illini sports history.

Hour 2 dives into the NCAA Tournament expanding from 68 to 76 teams and whether the change will actually improve the event.

We also react to listener texts on the topic and wrap things up by revealing the results of our Tuesday Draft, highlighting the best places to drink a beer!

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Hour 1 focuses on the latest developments surrounding Andrej Stojakovic declaring for the NBA Draft and what it means for fans moving forward. The show also covers key Illini headlines and wraps up with an update on the Cubs, Cardinals, and the latest movement in the NL Central.