Oskee Talk

Jan 28 2025 307 ep. 44 mins 85

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For fans of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini.

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Episode 333 - Staving Off Obsolescence

Jan 28 2025 109 mins

I’m joined by TCR’s Brandt Dolce & Please Honeywood to discuss the resiliency of men’s basketball, the team’s three-point struggles, the long-term effects of Tomislav Ivisic’s absence & the ascent of Morez Johnson. We break down a successful week in women’s hoops and milestones for Kendall Bostic & Shauna Green as well as review the positive developments in

Episode 332 - Still in High Spirits

Jan 20 2025 105 mins

I'm joined by TCR's Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood to revisit Illinois' blowout win over Indiana, Hoosier delusion, and the state of IU basketball. We also discuss Sunday's loss to Michigan State, including Kasparas Jakucionis' foulout, Brad Underwood's timeout strategy, and the Big Ten outlook. We also recap women's basketball's roster attrition

Episode 331: 2 > 0

Jan 13 2025 116 mins

I’m rejoined by The Champiagn Room's Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce to revisit the ups and downs of men’s basketball’s recent homestand, discuss the emergence of Morez Johnson and the “simple” fix to help the Illini’s shooting woes, and preview the Hoosiers & Spartans. We also recap women’s hoops’ upset of Iowa, the immediate impact of Makira Cook’s and Gr

Episode 330 - Informed Optimism

Jan 07 2025 99 mins

Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood rejoin me to summarize Illinois’ successful west coast swing and project the rest of the Big Ten hoops season. We also discuss how the returns of JC Davis & Xavier Scott impact the 2025 football season, Bret Bielema’s retention model, and why fans should expect — not just wish — for long-term success.

Episode 329 - Feeling the Cheeziest!

Jan 02 2025 127 mins

Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce join me to celebrate Illinois' victory in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, revel in Bret Bielema's pettiness and Shane Beamer's bitterness, and consider whether the Illini can finally be seated at the "high table". We also recap the past week in men's and women's hoops and look ahead to the "official" start of Big Ten play.

Episode 328 - Braggadocio

Dec 24 2024 110 mins

The Champaign Room's Drew Pastorek & Pleas Honeywood discuss favorite Christmas songs (4:13), review the Braggin' Rights win over Mizzou (8:18), and preview the non-conference finale versus Chicago State (35:26). They also recap women's basketball's non-conference schedule (45:05) and preview a loaded Big Ten slate (50:51). They wrap up by sharing the latest transfer portal upd

Episode 327 - The Visiting Shade of Orange

Dec 17 2024 72 mins

This week I review multiple milestones for Illini women's basketball (3:33) and recap Saturday's heartbreaking loss to #1 Tennessee (10:24) before previewing Braggin' Rights (38:11). I also discuss the latest Illini transfer portal news (47:07) and Luke Altmyer's return to Champaign (62:25).

Episode 326 - The Bonus Round

Dec 09 2024 125 mins

I'm joined by The Champaign Room's Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood to recap the College Football Tournament selections and discuss the SEC's temper tantrum. We also preview the Illini's Citrus Bowl matchup with South Carolina and how the game can help be a springboard for 2025 success. We close the show by reviewing tough losses by Illinois hoops and look ahead to Saturday's gam

Episode 325 - Incremental Image Improvement

Dec 04 2024 101 mins

On this episode The Champaign Room's Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood join me to revisit the regular season finale (3:35), Bret Bielema's communication skills (8:50), Aidan Laughery’s huge day at Wrigley (17:02), and the change in perception of Illini football (29:06). We also discuss why the CFP isn’t actually a playoff (38:33) and spotlight the rarity of Illinois’ 9-win c

Episode 324 - Arrows Pointing Upward

Nov 25 2024 123 mins

I'm joined by The Champaign Room's Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce to revisit Saturday's #Illinutgers instant classic, preview the regular season finale, and come up with Northwestern's new nickname. We also recap the week in hoops, including Ed Cooley's "b.s."