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Scott Beatty hosts a daily two-hour look at the latest in sports, mainly focused on the Illini. Veteran sportswriter and broadcaster Loren Tate and Evan Conn are co-hosts. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make regular appearances, along with Illini coaches and players. On Mondays at 5 p.m., the News-Gazette sportswriters take center stage with host Steve Kelly. During the Illini sports season, they are live at The Esquire in downtown Champaign.

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from SportsTalk with Scott Beatty podcast

Scott Richey, John Paddock | 10-22-26

2026/10/23

Lee Hall and Evan Conn host a Thursday edition of SportsTalk with guests New-Gazette sportwriter Scott Richey and former Illini quarterback John Paddock.

Scott Richey, Doug Bucshon | 10-21-26

2026/10/21

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate welcome News-Gazette sportswriter Scott Richey to the studio for updates on Illini football & basketball teams, then talk to Doug Bucshon (Orange and Blue News) on the upcoming football game against Oregon.

SportsTalk 10-20-26

2026/10/20

Lee Hall and Loren Tate host SportsTalk. Joe Vozzelli from The News-Gazette discuss Illinois Women’s Basketball in the AP top 25. Ty Washington, former Illini defensive back, talks Illini Football.

Loren Tate | 10-19-26

2026/10/20

Matt Daniels host the SportsTalk show live from the Esquire Lounge in downtown Champaign along with Scott Richey and Bob Asmussen. Special guest: Legendary sportswriter Loren Tate

Scott Richey, Joey Wagner | 10-14-26

2026/10/14

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate check-in with News-Gazette sportswriter Scott Richey for updates on Illini football & basketball teams, then talk to Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) on the football team.

Ken Dilger | 10-13-26

2026/10/14

Lee Hall and Loren Tate talk to News-Gazette sports editor Matt Daniels then check-in with former Illini and NFL tight end Ken Dilger on this year's Illini team.

Brad Underwood | 10-12-26

2026/10/13

Matt Daniels hosts SportsTalk live from the Esquire Lounge in downtown Champaign with sportswriters Scott Richey and Bob Asmussen. Speial guest: Head men's basketball coach Brad Underwood.

Scott Richey, Matt Stevens | 10-7-26

2026/10/07

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate welcome News-Gazette sportswriter Scott Richey to the studio for updates on Illini football & basketball teams, then talk to Matt Stevens (Illini Guys) on the football team.

SportsTalk 10-6-26

2026/10/06

Lee Hall and Loren Tate discuss Illini Football and Basketball with Robert Rosenthal.

Katie Hultin | 10-5-26

2026/10/05

Matt Daniels hosts the sportswriter's show live from the Esquire Lounge in downtown Champaign with Scott Richey and Bob Asmussen. Special guests: Katie Hultin, Illinois head women's soccer coach, and goalkeeper Izzie Lee.

SportsTalk 10-2-26

2026/10/05

Evan Conn, Matt Daniels and Bob Asmussen host. Joined by Joe Vozzelli and Scott Richey covering local media day for Illinois men's and women's basketball.

SportsTalk 10-1-26

2026/10/05

Evan Conn and Lee hall host. Joined by Matt Lucas and chat with St Joseph-Ogden football coach Shawn Skinner

Scott Richey, Tom Dienhart | 9-30-26

2026/09/30

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate welcome News-Gazette sportswriter Scott Richey to the studio for updates on Illini football & basketball teams, then talk to Tom Dienhart (Purdue reporter, gold & black.com, on this Saturday’s football game and the upcoming basketball season .

SportsTalk 9-29-26

2026/09/29

Lee Hall and Loren Tate host SportsTalk. Tonight’s guest is Illinois Volleyball coach Chris Tamas.

Shauna Green | 9-28-26

2026/09/28

Matt Daniels hosts SportsTalk live from the Esquire Lounge in downtown Champaign with Scott Richey, Bob Asmussen & Joe Vozzelli. Special guest: Illini head women's basketball coach Shauna Green.

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BeeHive97 2022/10/25

Great content, questionable audio quality

As a long time Illini football season ticket holder, living outside CU, I greatly appreciate this podcast. I give the content an A grade, but the prod...

E2CU 2021/04/02

Terrific Show

Fantastic post game show, very capable house, Scott, Evan, Trent. Terrific regular callers including Steve from Peoria. Does tend to attract some Nega...

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