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Light The I
by Light The I
Illini everything with Scott Beatty & Robert Rosenthal
Episodes
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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 after attending the exhibition in Cincinnati over the weekend.
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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 seeing in practice, how the team is coming together, and what fans should watch for as the season approaches.
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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 the potential could be for Illini quarterback Michael Clayton, after he made a big splash against Michigan State. Finally, it's a full...
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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 Mirkovic. Topics include Greek food, David Mirkovic playing water polo, and Brad Underwood mowing Robert's lawn.
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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 for footballl, and Robert shares why he's taking the long view. Plus, a look at the "I-Lights" of the past few days, including men's hoops,...
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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, his NFL career, and his perspective on the Illini today.
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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 interesting question that came up in Iowa's post-game press conference.
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Bonus Episode - SIU Postgame
Scott and Robert discuss the 48-10 win over SIU.
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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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Bonus Episode - Duke Postgame
Scott and Robert discuss Illinois' 31-27 battle with Duke.
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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 Illinois to the coaches and teammates who helped pave the way for his success.
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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 at UIPD Captain Joe McCullough’s role with the athletics department. Plus, we take a closer look at the Illinois fan experience. Fighting...
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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 experiencing Illinois sports now as a fan. He reflects on how the program has changed since his playing days, shares his thoughts on the current…
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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 first day of classes? They also break down their thoughts from Illinois football’s open practice, discuss the men’s basketball…
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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 Tecmobowl. Also, I-Lights and some praise for Pat Bryant.
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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. Then, Scott and Robert welcome Stephanie Record, who's retiring after 32 seasons as Illinois' head cheerleading coach and also serves as...
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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 receiver Jayshon Platt, running back Ca'Lil Valentine, tight end Christian Abney, center Jake Renfro, linebacker Robert Edmondson, linebacker...
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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 NCAA postseason play for the first time since 2013. Then, newly named former Illini softball head coach Jenna Hall comes to the studio…
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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 Street investor. Instead, the general manager has had significant a role in three of the most successful seasons in the Brad Underwood era....
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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 everything they know about the upcoming football season.
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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 numbers say about Illinois football's upcoming season before they welcome college football expert Phil Steele, whose annual College Football...
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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 SEC Media days. And then, it's time for Robert to prove his claim that he can long jump 10 feet. Scott, Robert and Kendall take a field...
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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 Illini women's tennis program.
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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 EIU's AD when EIU beat Illinois in exhibition basketball in 2017, Brad Underwood's first game as head coach. But before that, Michael 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 & Seguso to Alcaraz vs. Sinner.
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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 day. And then they welcome the Illini AD into the studio to discuss all things Illini.
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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, and the Brendan Sorsby drama (and how it relates to former Illini QB Dave Wilson). Plus new producer Kendall joins us for the first time.
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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 the beginning of his sports writing career, his Atlanta Braves and Hank Aaron fandom, whether he roots for the Illini, his relationship…
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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 into Bret Bielema's comments there and whether this new energy for Illini athletics in Chicago is real. They also ponder whether men's...
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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 seasons and work for four different head coaches? Illinois football general manger Pat Embleton shares with Scott and Robert his life…
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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 from the Light the I audience. 00:00 Intro 02:58 Andre Stojakovic is going to... 18:36 Women's basketball items 21:25 Baseball season ends...
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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 wearing Final Four gear around St. Louis, and the difficulty of winning a Big Ten title with the west coast teams now part of the conference.
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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 Dublin, he's nearly done it all with Illini bands. Then last month brought came a first - performing at the Final Four. Houser reflects on...
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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 various comings and goings in Bielfeldt. Then producer Mazie gets a send-off before she graduates and heads off to the real world next week.…
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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 treatment of the team at the Final Four, his scheme changes over the years, and yes, the bull that ran across campus yesterday. Not his, he says.
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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 and Robert to immediately discuss the latest Illini news - like the NFL draft and the upcoming NBA draft. But by the finish, you'll be…
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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 comments from Bret Bielema. Plus, women's basketball is keeping all of their rotation from the last year, jean shorts are still a thing, and...
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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 - that are shaping high expectations for the 2026-2027 season. There's also a breakdown of a ranked Illinois baseball win in a memorable...
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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 Green joins the show to reflect on four successful seasons, roster retention and additions, and the high hopes for next season.
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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). Also, producer Mazie recounts her trip to the Final Four.
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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 on Ella's Decision.
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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 2:40 Color Talk 6:55 Team Send Off 15:00 Illini Final Four History 27:30 The 2026 Illini 40:49 Lucas Oil Stadium Setup 44:45 Coleman…
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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 Robert sit down in studio to try to put words to it all.
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