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Light The IEpisode 81 - Illini Hoops Preview + Shauna Green
Scott and Robert preview the men's hoops exhibition, sit down with Shauna Green to talk about the upcoming season and her Midwest roots, and blind rank the…
Light The IEpisode 80 - Oregon Win + Baylor Loss
Scott and Robert discuss the Illini's big win over Oregon on Saturday and what it means for the rest of the season. And then, in the second half of the…
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Bonus Episode - Oregon Postgame
Scott Beatty and Robert Rosenthal take in the afterglow of Illinois football's 21-10 win over Oregon on October 24, 2026, from atop Engine 77 in Lot 31 outside…
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Episode 79 - Will Leitch
Scott and Robert look at the big expectations for both Illini men's and women's basketball before previewing the upcoming Illinois vs. Oregon football game and…
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Episode 78 - Cincinnati ChILLi Three-Way
Scott & Robert get caught up on I-lights, discuss today's football press conference coming out of the bye week, and Robert's share's his basketball thoughts…
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Episode 77 - Halftime
Scott and Robert break down the latest in Illinois football before heading to the court for a look at Illini women’s basketball. They discuss what they’re…
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Episode 76 - Floating After a Win + Jeana Kempe
Scott and Robert dive into the I-Lights of the past few days, including even more high projections for men's and women's basketball. Then they wade into what…
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Bonus Episode - Michigan State Postgame
Scott & Robert return to the tailgate to discuss the overtime win at Michigan State under the glow of a very bright "I".
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Episode 75 - Big Ten Basketball Media Days
Scott & Robert headed to Chicago for Big Ten Basketball Media Days. This episode includes three interviews: Brad Underwood, Andrej Stojakovic, and David…
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Episode 74 - Crazy. Stupid. Love.
Scott and Robert react to Bret Bielema's Monday press conference comments and the myriad of emotions the fanbase is feeling after a disappointing 2-3 record…
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Bonus Episode - Purdue Postgame
Scott & Robert discuss the most confusing loss of the last few seasons - a homecoming loss to a Purdue team that had lost 19 consecutive Big Ten games.
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Episode 73 - Will the Illini Hard-Boil Purdue?
Scott and Robert look ahead to the upcoming matchup against Purdue.
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Episode 72 - DC Talk
Scott and Robert break down Bobby Hauck's departure from the team, talk Illinois volleyball's recent success, and follow up on the pumpkin conversation.
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Bonus Episode - Ohio State Postgame
Scott and Robert discuss the 42-19 loss to Ohio State in this bonus episode.
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Episode 71 - Will It Be Close at the Horseshoe? + Carey Davis
Scott and Robert sit down with Carey Davis, a former Illini fullback, Super Bowl champion, and current Illini radio analyst to talk about his time at Illinois…
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Episode 70 - The Saluki Debrief
Pumpkin spice season is here...is it worth the hype? ☕🎃 Plus, Scott and Robert dive into their post-SIU thoughts, Coach Green's contract extension, and an…
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Episode 69 - Talking Illini and B1G Football with Matt Fortuna
Matt Fortuna, founder of The Inside Zone, joins Scott and Robert for an in-depth conversation on Illini football and the latest around the B1G.
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Episode 68 - Duke Blue Levels
What's the scoop? 🍦 Scott and Robert recap the Duke game and serve up their take on the Illini's performance.
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Episode 67 - Brandon Lloyd
Former Illinois wide receiver and NFL veteran Brandon Lloyd joins Scott and Robert to reflect on his playing career, from some of his favorite moments at…
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Bonus Episode - UAB Postgame
Scott and Robert discuss the UAB game from the field after the game.
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Episode 66 - A Guide to Football Game Day
It’s officially game week! We’ve got your guide to the Illinois football home opener, including important updates for this season and a behind-the-scenes look…
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Episode 65 - Martin O'Donnell
Former All-American offensive lineman Martin O’Donnell joins Scott and Robert to discuss his journey from player to radio analyst and what it’s like…
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Episode 64 - Chris Tamas
It’s the first day of classes, so Scott and Robert kick off the episode by sharing some college stories and debating an important question: do you go to your…
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Episode 63 - Football Camp (Defense)
After covering the offensive side of the ball in the last episode, Scott and Robert discuss the defense. The scheme, the players, and how it relates to…
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Episode 62 - Football Camp (Offense) + Stephanie Record
There's signs all over campus that a new school year is about to begin, so it's time to dive into preseason football camp with a look at Illinois' offense…
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Episode 61 - Illini Football Media Day
Scott & Robert set up on the patio of the Smith Center to interview eight Illini players during Illini Media Day. In order, here are interviews with wide…
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Episode 60 - Katie Hultin & Jenna Hall
Not one, but two conversations with Illinois head coaches! First, it's Illinois soccer head coach Katie Hultin, who last year sparked Illinois to a return to…
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Episode 59 - Illini men's basketball GM Neel Ganta
Meet the man who - outside of any coach - might have the biggest impact on the Illini men's basketball roster. Neel Ganta once had aspirations to be a Wall…
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Episode 58 - 2026 Big Ten Media Days
Scott and Robert spent the day at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago chatting with Matt Bailey, Juice Clarke, Katin Houser, Bret Bielema, and Josh Whitman. Here's…
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Episode 57 - Math and Aftermath
It's a post mortem on Robert's attempt at a 10-foot long jump, including comments from the Light the I audience. Then, Scott and Robert look at what the…
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Episode 56 - The Jump
In the first part of the episode, Robert and Scott discuss Josh Whitman's extension, compare it to the Michigan situation, and discuss a few choice quotes from…
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Episode 55 - I-Lights & Elizabeth Lumpkin Robinson
Robert and Scott discuss the latest Illini news in the first 35 minutes of this episode. And then Elizabeth Lumpkin Robinson joins to discuss taking over the…
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Episode 54 - Tom Michael
After 12 years as the athletic director at Eastern Illinois University, Tom Michael is back in Champaign as Illinois' new Deputy Director of Athletics. He was…
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Episode 53 - Brad Dancer
Illini men's tennis coach Brad Dancer joins Scott and Robert to discuss his 20+ years at the helm of the program. This episode is 100% tennis talk - from Flach…
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Episode 52 - Josh Whitman
Scott and Robert welcome Josh Whitman back to the podcast. In the first 30 minutes, they discuss their impressions of Whitman's media roundtable earlier in the…
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Episode 51 - Summer Happenings
Scott and Robert get caught up on everything that's been happening so far this summer: football recruiting, coaches being hired, the QB Club golf tournament…
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Episode 50 - Bob Asmussen
Never shy with his genuine opinion, Bob Asmussen as been covering Illinois sports since 1989 for the News-Gazette. He visits with Scott and Robert to discuss…
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Episode 49 - Chicago's an Illini Town + Year in Review
Scott was on the ground for Illini Night at the Cubs game and came back feeling something different about Illinois' connection in the city. He and Robert dig…
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Episode 48 - Pat Embleton + Mailbag Part 2
What's it like to be charged with assembling the roster for Illinois football? And in a profession with high turnover, how does someone stay one place for 14…
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Episode 47 - STAYjakovic + Mailbag Pt. 1
Scott and Robert are back together in studio with preemptive reaction to Andrej Stojakovic's decision and other basketball updates. Then they open the mailbag…
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Episode 46 - Big Ten Title Drought?
Scott is in Omaha for Big Ten Baseball and Robert is on Grandkid Watch so this from-the-road episode covers Illini baseball, Illini in the NBA Draft, Robert…
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Episode 45 - Barry Houser is My Guest
Barry Houser has been the Director of the Marching Illini since 2011. From bowl games to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to NCAA basketball tournaments to…
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Episode 44 - Spring Sports Postseason + Mazie Graduating
Scott & Robert discuss the golf team's 2nd place finish in Oregon, the tennis team advancing to the Sweet 16, a coaching change in the softball dugout, and…
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Episode 43 - Brad Underwood
Scott and Robert are joined by Illini head coach Brad Underwood to discuss the 2026 season. Topics range from the Elite Eight game against Iowa, the star…
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Episode 42 - A (Half) Marathon Episode
If you're by chance an elite runner, this episode will get you through a 13.1 mile route. Otherwise your endurance might be tested if you can't wait for Scott…
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Episode 41 - Feeling a Draft
Several Illini football players are projected to be drafted to the NFL this weekend as spring football practices wrap up. Scott and Robert discuss that with…
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Episode 40 - The Retention
Scott and Robert discuss #TheRetention of the core of the Illini men's basketball basketball roster and key additions - including one from the St. Louis area -…
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Episode 39 - Shauna Green
Coming off a second straight appearance in the second round of the NCAA Tournament and her third 20-win season, Illini women's basketball head coach Shauna…
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Episode 38 - Reflecting Back
Scott and Robert look back on the basketball season and try to frame the experience. And then they look forward to spring sports (especially the long jump)…
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Episode 37 - The Road Ends Here
Scott and Robert discuss the Illini losing to UConn in the semifinal on Saturday. And then they try to put the entire season into perspective. Also, an update…
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Episode 36 - Final Four Preview
Scott and Robert prepare for Saturday's national semifinal game against UConn, pondering everything from jersey choice to how Illinois matches up. 0:00 Intro…
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Episode 35 - FinILL Four
There's really no description necessary for this one. The Illini are in the Final Four. Illinois basketball is 80 minutes away from a national title. Scott and…
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Episode 34 - ILLite Eight
Scott and Robert take 25 minutes - Scott from broadcasting baseball in State College, Robert from his hotel room in Houston - to discuss the Illini beating…
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Episode 33 - Will Houston have a problem?
On the day before the Sweet Sixteen, Scott and Robert preview the Illinois-Houston matchup, and somehow opera is part of the conversation.
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Episode 32 - Sweet Sixteen
Scott and Robert marvel at Illinois earning a berth into the men's Sweet 16, but Robert must cope with the fact that Iowa did so too. Plus: women's hoops wins…
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Episode 31 - Penn Got Krushed
Scott and Robert discuss the Illini crushing Penn 105-70 in the first round. They discuss the dominating performances from the Illini freshmen, the second half…
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Episode 30 - NCAA Tournament Preview w/ Will Leitch
Scott and Robert welcome author and Illini alum Will Leitch to the program to discuss the 2026 Illini in the NCAA Tournament.
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Episode 29 - Manic Monday
Scott and Robert discuss the early exit of men's basketball from the Big Ten Tournament. But there's reason for optimism with their draw as a No. 3 seed. Then…