Tay and J Show

Chicago sports columnist Dave Wischnowsky joins the show to talk all things Illini and Chicago athletics

Jeremy, Lon and Michael talk with movie critic Chuck Kolpinski on the new Star Wars movie and they get his take on some of the movies that he has liked the most over 2015. They also took about what movies should receive nominations for Oscars.

Jeremy interviews former Illini linebacker J Leman for his thoughts on the team's performance thus far in Camp Rantoul. Later, Jeremy also speaks with Davontay Kwaaning and Clayton Fejedelem about their unique journeys to contributing for Illini football.

Lon Tay and Jeremy Werner discuss the ridiculous hot streaks of the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals as they both attempt to finish sweeps of division rivals. Later, they hear from John Groce after a difficult loss for Illini hoops in Europe and discuss upcoming golf tournaments.

Jeremy and Lon talk about the Illinois men's basketball point guard dilemma for the 2016 and 2017 classes. The guys also talk with Derek Piper of IlliniInquirer.com about what he took away from today's loss to the Dutch National team and what he thinks is best for Illinois going forward.

Jeremy and Lon talk with Robert Rosenthal of IlliniBoard.com in the studio about what he was impressed with from Camp Rantoul and what his lookout on the season is going to be. The guys also talk about what players could have an impact at the next level.

Jeremy Werner and Lon Tay talk about Camp Rantoul and who has impressed Jeremy and the coaches the most over the course of the week. The guys also talk about the Illinois men's basketball team losing the the Dutch National team 81-54.

Tay and Carp discuss the red hot Chicago Cubs with Brett Taylor of Bleacher Nation. They also discuss the MLB playoff structure, and finish the hour with another rousing edition of #TaysTake.

Lon Tay and Jeremy Werner discuss Tim Beckman's quotes saying that 6-6 is no better than average. What should expectations be for Beckman in year four? Later, Lon talks with Jason Heggemeyer of the athletic department about what ticket options fans will have for the upcoming season.

Lon Tay, Jeremy Werner, and Michael Carpenter react to Illini hoops' victory over a Belgian team to kick off their summer European trip. Later, they discuss the biggest position battles at Camp Rantoul for the Illini football team.

Carey Davis, new sideline reporter for the Illini Radio Network, joined Tay and J in studio to discuss the upcoming Illini football season, his professional career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, his new addiction to fantasy football, and the concussion issues plaguing the NFL.

Lon Tay and Jeremy Werner talk Cardinals with Mike Claiborne of the Cardinals broadcast crew. Later, Tyler Harper, sports editor of the La Salle student newspaper, discusses Khalid Lewis's skill set and what he can bring to the Fighting Illini basketball team in 2015.

Lon Tay boldly claims that the best Cardinals season of the last few years is boring. The guys discuss the interesting experience of Rantoul as Illini football opens up practice there this week, as well as some Khalid Lewis talk.

Tay and J put on their first Friday 5 at 5 in months with the help of Michael Carpenter. Later, Jihad Ward joins the show to spread positive vibes about the upcoming Illini football season.

Tay, J, and Carp discuss the upcoming NFL Hall of Fame class, including whether some current players deserve to be in the discussion upon their retirement. Then, they talk Illini football with former Illini and Arizona Cardinal Micheal Young.