With Aric Lee and Luke Highley
Former MacArthur basketball star Kin Yanders joins the pod to discuss the MacArthur basketball season, park hoops, late-90's Decatur basketball and an roller coaster life after basketball. Also...Illini basketball, World Baseball Classic and NFL Free Agency.
A trio of new coaches in the area discuss taking over their storied programs. Plus an up and down week for the Illini, a surprise Bears retirement, and a draft of baseball movies!
Head Coach Zach Whitsel joins twins Clinton and Garrett VerHeecke to recap a magical wrestling season that culminated in some hardware returning to Decatur. A disappointing Illini loss, a check-in on high school basketball and a final wrap on Olympic correspondent David Reimer...also on the docket!
Illini beat writer Scott Richey checks in from LA after the dismantling of USC and ahead of Saturday night's tilt with UCLA. Plus more Olympics and a tribute to our friend Troy Hayes.
Future Leatherneck QB Keller Stocks joins us to talk about his time at Mt. Zion and his future in Macomb. And Olympic correspondent David Reimer is back in the saddle keeping us up to date on the happenings in Italy.
New Central A&M head coach Trevor Higgins joins the guys. Plus...our new Winter Olympics correspondent David Reimer makes his debut!
2019 St. Teresa grad Jacardia Wright calls in from Seattle as he and the Seahawks prepare for the Super Bowl.
The newest D1 pass catcher to emerge from Mt. Zion joins the pod. Plus the Bears recap, some baseball chat, and the Illinois winning streak.
Former Bears fullback and current ESPN 1000 sideline report Jason McKie joins the guys to get into all things Bears. Cubs sign Bregman, Cardinals trade Arenado and the Illini basketball team stays hot.
The guys are back after a couple weeks off with a Bears playoff game looming! High school basketball and Illinois sports also on tap!
A couple of MTZ golfers join the pod to discuss their decorated careers. Plus another Bears win, a shakeup to high school football and Illini talk.
Aric's Vegas trip, a last-second Bears loss, 2 big Illini victories and an Illini bowl game assignment!
Millikin Basketball head coach Kramer Soderberg joins the pod after a victory that moves the Big Blue to 7-1 on the young season. A HUGE Black Friday victory for the Bears, a star-studded recruiting class for Illini football and a sluggish stretch for the basketball team.
The Trojans head coach joins us to preview their state championship tilt with Wilmington. Bears 8-3 and Illini disappointment also on the docket. Happy Thanksgiving!
Maroa-Forsyth head volleyball coach Rachel Petersen joins the pod to reminisce on her prolific volleyball career and the successful program she's building with the Trojans. Aric and Luke also cover the Illinois loss to Alabama...as well as victories from Maroa-Forsyth, Illini football and DA BEARS!
Head Volleyball Coach Rhonda Glidewell of Unity Christian joins the guys to discuss the sustained success of the Lions program. An impressive start to the Illini basketball season, another Bears victory and high school playoffs all on the docket!
Val Jordan joins the pod to recap another successful year of Real Men Wear Pink. A heart-stopping Bears victory, epic World Series and breezy Illinois victories are all discussed. Plus the guys weigh in on the Fairfield/PORTA 5th down drama. A packed week!
Disappointment from our Bears and the Illini, a Decatur co-op, a playoff football on deck!
High School football wrapping up, previewing a huge game for the Illini, SHOHEI, World Series, amateurism and Bears football...it's a packed week on Boomtown!
The guys talk about Luke's new job at Mt. Zion, review the Cubs playoff run and preview the upcoming free agency period, BEARS WIN, Illini football, some more golf talk and of course high school football. A jam packed episode!
Mt. Zion has a new baseball coach, and let's just say he's a friend of the pod.
Cubs, MLB playoffs, Illini, golf handicaps, and FOOTBALL…all on the docket this week!
It's a packed week! Cubs, Bears, Illini, Ryder Cup, high school golf, ALL the football...Aric and Luke cover it all this week!
Time flies when you're having fun. Already halfway through the high school season and the guys have it all covered! Plus Cubs and playoff baseball, the Illini debacle in Bloomington and a preview of the Ryder Cup!
The Cubs clinch, Illini take care of business and the Bears stink. The guys break it all down plus the full high school football chatter!
Aric and Luke break down the Illini, Bears, Cubs and high school football and preview the coming week!
Aric and Luke recap all of the week's football action with some Cubs and Jacardia Wright talk thrown in!
Joey Wagner of 247 Sports is on to talk about the upcoming Illinois athletic season!
Millikin University, Argenta-Oreana, Unity Christian, Mt. Zion, Eisenhower, Warrensburg-Latham, Maroa-Forsyth and St. Teresa join the pod for a LIVE edition previewing the 2025 football season!
The new head basketball coach at Meridian joins us to chat about his new role at basketball rich Meridian!
Decatur basketball legend and MacArthur head coach Terise Bryson joins Aric and Luke this week!
It’s a family affair in the studios this week!
Geoff and EP join the guys to chat about the upcoming tournament which has become a staple in the Decatur community!
Cross Country and Track & Field coaching legend Todd Vohland joins the podcast to recount his storied career!
Mt. Zion 4-star tight end and Ole Miss commit JC Anderson joins Aric and Luke to discuss life at Mt. Zion and his future as a Rebel.
MTZ softball player and Northern Iowa commit Addy Rotz joins for a sit down!
State tournament golfer, state tournament basketballer, future D1 baseball player. Mt. Zion's Sammy Driscoll joins Aric and Luke for a sit down!
Former AO 3-sport star and future Millikin baseball player MJ Hall is in studio for a sit down!
WL baseball/football star joins Aric and Luke to chat about his high school career and his upcoming spot on the offensive line at Millkin!
Maroa-Forsyth 3-sport standout Mitch Williams joins the pod to reflect on his high school career and what lies ahead.
New Eisenhower head basketball coach Terry Cook joins the pod to discuss his style and the direction of the Panthers!
No guest with the guys on a late Wednesday night. A full breakdown of all the high school baseball and softball action is on tap!
The Tri-City softball coach joins Aric and Luke to discuss the storied program and their red hot season!
Mt. Zion head baseball coach JD Arnold joins Aric and Luke to discuss the solid Braves season.
Former Okaw Valley standout, Drury and Illinois State superstar, and now professional basketball player Paige Robinson joins to discuss her career and her upcoming basketball camp!
