Oskee Talk

By Drew PastorekSports

Oskee Talk episodes

August 08, 2023 Episode 259 - Bigger Ten
On this episode, TCR's Brandt Dolce joins me to discuss Washington & Oregon joining the Big Ten, the dissolution of the Pac-12, and the groundwork for future expansion. We also look ahead to how conference realignment could benefit the Illini, as well as players we’re excited to see this season.

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1 hr
August 01, 2023 Episode 258 - Big Ten Media Days
On this episode of the Oskee Talk podcast, we discuss Illinois’ new football unis (1:55) and newest coaching hire (8:27). We also recap Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis (15:03) and explain why Bret Bielema isn’t someone we’d want to sit next to on a plane (47:10).

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55 min
July 17, 2023 Oskee Talk Episode 257 - Understand the Plot
On this episode Pleas Honeywood & I celebrate the Illini of the Week (1:42), preview the upcoming Big Ten Football Media Days (10:29) and Illinois’ improvements on the o-line (19:30). We also discuss Phil Steele’s preseason positional rankings (26:33) and the aftermath of Pat Fitzgerald’s firing (40:00), as well as defend the honor of Fighting Illini fans (52:11).

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1 hr 7 min
July 10, 2023 Oskee Talk Episode 256 - Too Sweet
On this episode of the Oskee Talk podcast, TCR’s Brandt Dolce & Please Honeywood join Drew to review the best eras of Illini athletics (2:52), break down Ca’Lil Valentine’s commitment (12:19), and discuss the Northwestern hazing allegations (20:21).
We also reflect on some of the unlikeliest Illinois football victories in recent years (36:48), and remember a landmark anniversary in sports & entertainment history (64:34).

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1 hr 17 min
July 03, 2023 Oskee Talk Episode 255 - Best of 2023 (So Far)
On this edition of the Oskee Talk podcast, TCR’s Pleas Honeywood joins the show to talk about reaction to last week’s episode & our “All-Time Illini Starting Five” (2:25) and to review the first half of 2023 when it comes to Illinois athletics (30:03). We wrap up the episode by discussing the recent ESPN layoffs and the state of sports media (43:09).

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58 min
June 26, 2023 Oskee Talk Episode 254 - Our Illini Starting Five
On this episode of Oskee Talk, TCR’s Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce join the show again to recap the NBA Draft (6:37) and choose our all-time Illini lineups (29:22). We also re-visit the current men's basketball roster (47:55) and recap a busy recruiting week for Illinois football (56:25).

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1 hr 14 min
June 20, 2023 Oskee Talk Episode 253 - Bold (?) Takes
On this episode of Oskee Talk, TCR’s Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood join the show to discuss Illinois’ final (we think) basketball roster, as well as the latest scheduling updates and the value of in-state opponents. Drew, Brandt & Pleas also review the new B1G football setup and how Bret Bielema is bringing esteem to the program.

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1 hr 16 min
June 05, 2023 Oskee Talk Episode 252 - Running It Back
On this episode of Oskee Talk, we discuss football scheduling, Pop-Tarts, and what the returns of Coleman Hawkins & Terrence Shannon Jr. could mean for the future of Illinois hoops. We conclude the episode with our Illini of the Week!

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45 min
May 30, 2023 Oskee Talk Episode 251 - The Law Firm
On this episode of Oskee Talk, men’s hoops gets another power conference opponent, football lands a trio of transfers and boasts a pair of All-Americans, plus track & men’s golf try to add to Illinois’ trophy case.

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34 min
May 16, 2023 Oskee Talk Episode 250 - Hayven Smith
On this episode, we discuss Bret Bielema’s newest addition in the transfer portal, football scheduling news & Illinois Athletics’ newest Hall of Fame class. Plus, we talk to 2024 women’s basketball commit Hayven Smith about what led her to coming to Champaign. We wrap up the episode with the Illini of the Week!

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43 min