The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast
The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter is a podcast offering a fan’s perspective on Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball.
Episodes
May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020
2hr 5 min
Mike Carpenter, Trevor Vallese and Harry Black react to The Last Dance, including Jordan as a leader/teammate, Pippen's folly, and the impact of MJ's retirement and comeback. They also discuss the state of Illinois football and issues with local sports coverage.
May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
1hr 14 min
Mike Carpenter catches up with old friend and radio cohort Lon Tay, covering a wide range of topics including COVID-19, health scares, concerts, Illini basketball and football, and the possibility of baseball returning.
May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020
1hr 20 min
Mike Carpenter, Harry Black and Trevor Vallese react to episodes 5 and 6 of The Last Dance. Also, the guys celebrate May the 4th by reflecting on the best and worst moments of the film franchise.
May 1, 2020
May 1, 2020
1hr 26 min
Mike Carpenter looks at the pros and cons of transfers for Illini basketball and football, including the possible addition of Chaundee Brown for Brad Underwood and two transfers in one week for Lovie Smith. Jordan Bernfield (play-by-play for BTN, ESPN and NBCS-Chi) hops on to talk about growing up in Deerfield, a stones-throw away from Michael Jordan and the 90's Bulls.
Apr 27, 2020
Apr 27, 2020
1hr 39 min
Mike Carpenter, Harry Black and Trevor Vallese react to The Last Dance parts 3 and 4, the ESPN documentary on Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls. Later in the episode (01:06:25), they move the discussion to the state of Illinois football and its lack of recruiting momentum.
Apr 22, 2020
Apr 22, 2020
1hr 40 min
Illini fans, exhale! Adam Miller signs his letter of intent for the University of Illinois. Mike Carpenter breaks down what the commitment means and how Underwood has set up Illinois basketball for sustained success, along with a brief discussion of Lovie Smith's lack of recruiting momentum. MLB expert Casey Boguslaw hops on the podcast to talk about baseball, Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
Apr 20, 2020
Apr 20, 2020
1hr 33 min
Mike Carpenter, Harry Black and Trevor Vallese react to the first two parts of "The Last Dance", ESPN's documentary on Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls.
Apr 16, 2020
Apr 16, 2020
1hr 37 min
Mike Carpenter catches up with Jeremy Werner about Ayo Dosunmu, Adam Miller, Illini basketball, the upcoming football season (whenever that will begin), COVID-19 effects on college sports, movies, music, and more.