The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast

The Jekyll and Hyde season of Illini basketball finds a 20-point loss at Michigan State followed up by a 26-point win against Purdue.  Mike Carpenter and Isaac Ambrose dissect what went right, and what needs to KEEP going right for Brad Underwood's squad to make the NCAA Tournament.

As 2019 winds down, Mike Carpenter wraps up not only the Illini football season, but Harry Black's tenure on The 200 Level, Tay & Carp, and the Tay & J Show.  Mike and Harry reflect on a crazy Illini football season, ponder what's next for Lovie Smith's program, and reflect on the last few years.

After a forgettable Braggin' Rights performance, Illini basketball is "Halfway to Worrytown" again.  For the final time, The Earthly Trio (Mike Carpenter, Trevor Vallese, and Harry Black) share memories of their run together at ESPN 93.5 and The 200 Level.

It's a far cry from last week's episode, as Illinois basketball gets a top-5 win against Michigan and controls the game against Old Dominion.  Mike Carpenter, Trevor Vallese and Isaac Ambrose ponder the path to a tournament appearance in a Big Ten where the home team seemingly never loses.

It's a good news / bad news podcast: Illinois football is going to the Redbox Bowl in San Francisco, while Illini basketball is "Halfway to Worrytown" after a missed opportunity against Maryland.  Mike Carpenter, Trevor Vallese and Harry Black cover all these topics, along with Star Wars and fake Counting Crowes album titles.