3-in-1 Podcast

In episode 11 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda breakdown the IHSA 'Return to Play' guidelines as well as Lovie Smith's first public comments following George Floyd's death. Hear from Smith, who chatted with NBC play-by-play voice Mike Tirico on 'Lunch Talk Live' on Friday. Arcola athletic director and head football coach Nick Lindsey weighs in on getting back on the field.

In episode 10 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda celebrate the state reopening to Phase 3, with Gov. Pritzker lifting the stay at home order. They also chat about the IHSA delaying an announcement for the second straight day on summer contact days. Illinois athletics has a plan to bring football and men's basketball players back starting next week, will they be able to follow the protocol? Plus other stories we covered this week.

On Episode 9 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Marlee Wierda shares Bobby Roundtree’s full interview from Friday May, 22nd. The Illini defensive end spoke to the media for the first time since suffering a severe spinal cord injury that occurred one year ago. Also hear from Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman, and Illinois’ plan to bring student athletes back on campus.

In episode 8 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda chat Illinois football picking up two commitments this week, one for this fall and one for the Class of 2021. They also recap the Oskee Awards winners, including Ayo Dosunmu's Dike Eddleman honor for the best male Illini athlete. Hear from Ayo, who chatted with the media over Zoom, as he breaks down his NBA Draft thought process. Bret and Marlee also discuss 'The Last Dance' and Illinois Sports Information Director Kent Brown helped facilitate Michael Jordan coming to Champaign to watch his son Jeffrey play for the Illini. 

In episode 7 of the 3-in-1 podcast, Craig Choate says goodbye after accepting a new job out of the business. Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda reminisce with Craig about his last 4.5+ years covering Central Illinois sports, both Illinois and high school. The team shares funny stories, memorable moments both on and off camera, along with the top moments and games. The gang also discusses the final 247Sports Class of 2020 basketball recruiting rankings and the most recent two episodes of 'The Last Dance'. 

On Episode 6 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Marlee Wierda hosts from the studio with Craig Choate joining in via Zoom video chat. They discuss the results of the NFL Draft, recent Illinois Football transfers, and the NCAA's support on the name-image-likeness rule. Plus, what they expect the world to look like after the pandemic. 

In episode 5 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns hosts from the studio with Craig Choate and Marlee Wierda both joining in on Zoom, as they do their to practice social distancing. The gang talks about Adam Miller signing, thoughts on Brad Underwood's 50+ minute Zoom press conference with reporters, the IHSA canceling spring sport tournaments, the NFL Draft and more.

On episode 4 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns hosts from the studio with Craig Choate and Marlee Wierda joining from their apartments. The crew talks about the IHSA not canceling spring sports Friday, despite Governor J.B. Pritzker announcing schools would be closed the rest of the semester. Plenty of Illinois basketball news as well with Luke Goode committing during the recording, becoming the first Class of 2021 recruit for the Illini. Ayo becomes declares for the draft, Adam Miller still hasn't signed but named Mr. Basketball, and more!

In the third episode of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns hosts from the studio, with Craig Choate and Marlee Wierda joining in on Zoom, as we do our part to continue social distancing. Kofi Cockburn declaring for the NBA Draft, Ayo's silence, spring sport athletes announcing they're coming back and more, the WCIA 3 sports department talks about the last week in this 51 minute podcast.

In episode two of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns hosts from the studio, with Craig Choate and Marlee Wierda joining the show via FaceTime from their apartments, as we do our best to practice social distancing. They talk Illinois women’s basketball coach Nancy Fahey’s extension, Illinois men’s basketball transfers, assistant coach Jamall Walker leaving the program and what’s ahead on the sports horizon during this coronavirus pandemic.