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

Mike welcomes on Trevor Vallese and Hans Dee for a good news/bad news conversation on Illinois' win at UCONN, and delve into Twitter overreactions.  Harry Black joins Carp to discuss whether or not the road win was encouraging, discouraging or "meh".

Basking in the glow of a 42-3 victory over Akron, Mike welcomes on Lon Tay about the impact of new transfers, passing the eye test, and beer at the stadium.  Later, Trevor Vallese and Harry Black pop on and try to find the easiest path to six wins.

It's the return of The 200 Level!  Mike Carpenter talks with co-host emeritus Steve Breitwieser about the state of both Illini basketball and football.  Later, Carp looks at a possible path to 6 wins for Lovie Smith and co., while covering all things Akron with Harry Black and Trevor Vallese

Carp and Breitwieser are wondering how the heck to fill an hour show with talk about an 0-7 Big Ten basketball team.  But dangnabbit . . . they're gonna try!
Original Air Date: January 22, 2018

Illinois lost to Iowa, faces two straight road games, and it's cold outside.  Surly Carp looks to Breitwieser for any light in the darkness.
Original Air Date: January 15, 2018

Carp and Breitwieser attempt to pick up the pieces from an 0-4 conference start after Illinois drops two more road games.
Original Air Date: January 8, 2018

Carp and Breitwieser gush over the classiest individual in college sports history, Cuonzo Martin.  They also talk about Lovie Smith's 2018 recruiting class after the early signing day.
Original Air Date: December 21, 2017

Carp and Steve recap another Illini loss to a top-100 opponent, and try to find a path to the NCAA tournament with Illinois' remaining schedule.
Original Air Date: December 11, 2017