Episodes
Austin and Sunny recap what we saw from Illinois' overtime victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Sunday. Also will discuss if this recent stretch is a cause of concern.
Published 02/06/24
Come be a part of the show! Sunny (and friends) will be on live to discuss Sunday's matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Published 02/03/24
For this episode, we were happy to bring on Burke White from the  @OftenDaunted  Indiana Hoosiers show. We talk about what has gone wrong with the Hoosiers season so far, and what the temperature is on the Mike Woodson hot seat. The Illinicast is a show brought to you by Sunny (@thesunnyv) and Austin (@AB1132). Illinicast is a part of the @BigBanterSports Network. Follow us on all social media! Illinicast: https://twitter.com/Illinicast Sunny: https://twitter.com/thesunnyv Austin:...
Published 01/27/24
Cody Delmendo from CHGO Sports joins us this week to discuss the up and down roller coaster season being an Illini fan. We briefly go over the Rutgers game and then all discuss the vitriol and messages we've all received from Shannon's return. We talk about the situation and discuss the proper way to react to others who are not as well versed into the actual details of the Shannon situation. We then preview Wednesday night's Northwestern game and talk about it's importance to establish the...
Published 01/24/24
Jeremiah Fears, consensus four star, has committed to Brad Underwood and the Fighting Illini. Sunny brings on Recruiting Guru Brian Binz from Armchair Illini to discuss Jeremiah's game. We also talk about his brother and how their games differ. We then take a look at the Illinois 2024 basketball recruiting class and Brian gives us a scouting report on the future Illini. Finally, we talk about 2025 and what the next targets for Illinois can/should be. Take a look at Brian's draft profile for...
Published 01/22/24
Please note, this show was recorded BEFORE we found out Terrence Shannon Junior was going to be able to play! Aaron Breitman joins us once again to give us an update on how Rutgers has been playing since our last game in early December. The Illinicast is a show brought to you by Sunny (@thesunnyv) and Austin (@AB1132). Illinicast is a part of the @BigBanterSports Network. Follow us on all social media! Illinicast: https://twitter.com/Illinicast Sunny: https://twitter.com/thesunnyv Austin:...
Published 01/21/24
Once again, Laywer Mitch Gilfillan joins a simulcast of @illinicast and @bigtenshow to talk about today's bombshell news in regards to Shannon's TRO being granted and what that means for him, the criminal case, and the basketball team moving forward.
Published 01/19/24
Brad Underwood is now 7-0 in his career versus Juwan Howard. Sunny comes on for a quick recap of the 88-73 victory the Illini had over the Wolverines. Talk about Coleman Hawkins possibly playing the best game of his career and just how he really enjoys victories over Michigan a little more. The Illinicast is a show brought to you by Sunny (@thesunnyv) and Austin (@AB1132). Illinicast is a part of the @BigBanterSports Network. Follow us on all social media! Illinicast:...
Published 01/19/24
The Judge in the Terrence Shannon TRO case has asked for a delay in ruling. We have brought on Laywer Mitch Gilfillan to come provide a perspective on the case from a legal perspective.
Published 01/13/24
Sunny comes on to give a quick recap of a very physical game between Illinois and Michigan State. The Illinicast is a show brought to you by Sunny (@thesunnyv) and Austin (@AB1132). Illinicast is a part of the @BigBanterSports Network. Follow us on all social media! Illinicast: https://twitter.com/Illinicast Sunny: https://twitter.com/thesunnyv Austin: https://twitter.com/AB1132 Show a screenshot of proof of subscription to our youtube channel and you can win FREE tickets to an Illinois...
Published 01/12/24
Sunny comes on for this special episode where he reads aloud the letter written by Terrence Shannon Jr to the Illlinois Student-Athlete Conduct Panel** declaring his innocence. ** - In the video I misrepresent who the letter was written for, my apologies.
Published 01/11/24
Austin and Sunny recap the 5 point loss to Purdue and Sunny gives his thoughts on who played well (Domask) and who didn't (Ty Rogers.) We give an update on the Shannon news and also do a quick preview of the Michigan State game happening on Thursday. The Illinicast is a show brought to you by Sunny (@thesunnyv) and Austin (@AB1132). Illinicast is a part of the @BigBanterSports Network. Follow us on all social media! Illinicast: https://twitter.com/Illinicast Sunny:...
Published 01/10/24
Sunny comes on to preview the Illinois vs Purdue matchup in West Lafayette. Purdue are 10 point favorites at home, can the Illini continue staying hot and take an important 2 game lead on Purdue in the Big Ten without Terrence Shannon Jr?
Published 01/05/24
Sunny comes on to give a quick recap (cliff notes: everyone was really really good) on the Illini victory over the Northwestern Wildcats. The Illinicast is a show brought to you by Sunny (@thesunnyv) and Austin (@AB1132). Illinicast is a part of the @BigBanterSports Network. Follow us on all social media! Illinicast: https://twitter.com/Illinicast Sunny: https://twitter.com/thesunnyv Austin: https://twitter.com/AB1132 Show a screenshot of proof of subscription to our youtube channel and...
Published 01/03/24
Sunny Verma comes on with a few minutes remaining in Illinois' dominating win over Missouri in the 2023 Bragging Rights game. We go over the box score and talk about how there's just a different feel to this team. The Illinicast is a show brought to you by Sunny (@thesunnyv) and Austin (@AB1132). Illinicast is a part of the @BigBanterSports Network. Follow us on all social media! Illinicast: https://twitter.com/Illinicast Sunny: https://twitter.com/thesunnyv Austin:...
Published 12/23/23
What a day! What started off as a decent haul for the Illini on National Signing Day got bumped up with two big transfer announcements. (We've been focusing on NSD all day that you'll notice we screw up almost every name in the beginning, whoops!) Austin & Sunny discuss what the strategy of Bielema and staff are using this offseason and what it means for the future of the football program. Also we briefly discuss what Illinois needs to do right in order to take back the bragging in the...
Published 12/21/23
Welcoming back  @BigTenTed  to the show as we discuss the college transfer portal and how there is no longer an offseason in college football. Did Nebraska make the right choice is going with Raiola over Kyle McCord? Where is McCord headed? Who will be the starting Ohio State quarterback next year? Is the B1G becoming the conference of quarterbacks? The Illinicast is a show brought to you by Sunny (@thesunnyv) and Austin (@AB1132). Illinicast is a part of the @BigBanterSports Network. Follow...
Published 12/14/23
In this episode, Austin and Sunny discuss what we thought of the 7 point loss to the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville. Did the Volunteers provide the blue print to other B1G teams on how to beat Illinois? Is Domask's struggles something to worry about or a one game blip? We also discuss the Dainja and Ty Rodgers struggles and what we need from them (among others) the rest of the out of conference schedule.
Published 12/13/23
In this episode, Sunny proudly hosts Drew from ATB-Tennessee Volunteers as we discuss the big matchup between the Illini and Volunteers on Saturday at 11am cst. The Illinicast is a show brought to you by Sunny (@thesunnyv) and Austin (@AB1132). Illinicast is a part of the @BigBanterSports Network. Follow us on all social media! Illinicast: https://twitter.com/Illinicast Sunny: https://twitter.com/thesunnyv Austin: https://twitter.com/AB1132 Show a screenshot of proof of subscription to our...
Published 12/08/23
Sunny and Austin talk Illini hoops! 
Published 12/07/23
A sick Sunny comes on for a quick instant reaction of Illinois' victory over the FAU Owls at Madison Square Garden. The Illinicast is a show brought to you by Sunny (@thesunnyv) and Austin (@AB1132). Illinicast is a part of the @BigBanterSports Network. Follow us on all social media! Illinicast: https://twitter.com/Illinicast Sunny: https://twitter.com/thesunnyv Austin: https://twitter.com/AB1132 Show a screenshot of proof of subscription to our youtube channel and you can win FREE tickets...
Published 12/06/23
Sunny goes over Illinois' impressive victory over Rutgers this weekend. Also give thoughts on DL Clay Patterson's commitment to the Illini and what else we can expect to see in the transfer portal that opened up on 12/4.   The Illinicast is a show brought to you by Sunny (@thesunnyv) and Austin (@AB1132). Illinicast is a part of the @BigBanterSports Network. Follow us on all social media! Illinicast: https://twitter.com/Illinicast Sunny: https://twitter.com/thesunnyv Austin:...
Published 12/04/23
Today, Aaron Breitman from  @thescarletfaithful  show joins Sunny to discuss the Big Ten season opener for both teams.   Aaron tells us what to expect from this year's Rutgers team and we preview the strengths and weaknesses of both. We also briefly discuss football and how both programs have a difficult path ahead in the new B1G.
Published 12/01/23
This week, Austin & Sunny discuss the Illinois football loss to Northwestern in the Land of Lincoln Rivalry game. We recap what went right and what went wrong in the game and how it was representative of the Illinois season overall. We also discuss watching Ohio State and Michigan and our thoughts on the B1G next year. The Illinicast is a show brought to you by Sunny (@thesunnyv) and Austin (@AB1132). Illinicast is a part of the @BigBanterSports Network. Follow us on all social...
Published 12/01/23
Sunny is joined by Adam and Ashleigh from @TheWildchatPodcast to preview the Land of Lincoln Hat Rivalry game between Illinois and Northwestern. We discuss David Braun and the amazing job he has done with this year's Northwestern team getting them to be bowl eligible. Both sides give the keys to victory their respective teams.
Published 11/24/23