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All things Illini with Zach Leslie and Alex Kyi from the Armchair Illini Twitter account (@ArmchairIllini). New guests, new episodes. I-L-L...

Armchair Illini


    • Dec 7, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    ILLINOIS BEATS NO. 2 TEXAS IN OVERTIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 31:36


    Zach and Alex head to Twitter Spaces to react to an incredible Illini win in overtime! Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" on SeatGeek for $20 off your first order. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Previewing a Big Weekend in Illini Sports w/ Ant Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 53:33


    Zach and Alex head to Twitter Spaces to breakdown a busy weekend in Illini sports with Ant Wright! Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" on SeatGeek for $20 off your first order. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Scouting the Spartans with Connor Muldowney

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 36:24


    Zach and Alex head to Twitter Spaces with Connor Muldowney to talk everything Illini vs the Spartans. Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" on SeatGeek for $20 off your first purchase! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A Winning Season! (Nebraska Reaction)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 20:47


    Zach heads to Twitter Spaces to react to Illinois' 26-9 victory over Nebraska. Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" on SeatGeek for $20 off your first order. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Previewing the Huskers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 35:42


    Zach and Alex chat with The Great Cornholio about everything Nebraska and make predictions for Saturday's game. Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" on SeatGeek for $20 off your first order. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    ILLINOIS TAKES IT TO THE GOPHERS (Twitter Space)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 31:24


    Illinois took care of business against the Gophers on Saturday, meaning they will play in a bowl game for the first time since 2019. Use code ARMCHAIRILLINOIS on SeatGeek for $20 off your first order. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Minnesota Predictions + Preview (Twitter Space)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 23:39


    Zach and Alex head to Twitter Spaces to preview the Illini's game against the Gophers on Saturday. Use code ARMCHAIRILLINOIS on SeatGeek for $20 off your first order. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    ILLINOIS FOOTBALL IS RANKED (Twitter Space)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 47:12


    Zach and Alex head to Twitter Spaces to break down the Iowa game and the news that Illinois is officially the no. 24 team in the country! See them in person by using promo code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" on SeatGeek to get $20 off your first order. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Biggest Game Since... Iowa Preview and Predictions w/ Jeffrey The Greek

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 37:27


    Zach and Alex are joined by Jeffrey The Greek to break down the matchup against Iowa on Saturday. Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" on SeatGeek to get $20 off your first order! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    ILLINOIS DESTROYS WISCONSIN (Twitter Space)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 23:36


    Zach heads to Twitter Spaces to breakdown the biggest Illinois Football win since...? Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" for $20 off your first order with SeatGeek. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Illinois Beats Virginia! (Reaction)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 23:17


    Zach and Alex went live as soon as the clock hit zero on Saturday afternoon to react to Illinois' 24-3 win over Virginia! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Virginia Preview with Preston Willett

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 24:29


    Zach and Alex head to Twitter Spaces to chat with Preston Willett about the upcoming game against the Virginia Cavaliers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Amani Hansberry Commits to Illinois! (Twitter Space w/ Ant Wright)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 31:38


    Top 50-ish 2023 prospect, Amani Hansberry, chose the Illini on Sunday afternoon. We went live on Twitter Spaces with Ant Wright to break down the news! Follow us on Twitter (@ArmchairIllini) and don't forget to use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" for $20 off your first purchase. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Illinois Rattles the Cowboys! (Postgame Reaction)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 27:52


    The Illini cruised to a 38-6 win over the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday. We went to Twitter Spaces to break it all down! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Wyoming Preview with Josh Criswell (Twitter Space)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 27:52


    Zach and Alex went live on Twitter Spaces to talk about this week 0 matchup. Wyoming beat writer, Josh Criswell, hopped on to break down the Cowboys and what we might expect on Saturday. Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Illinois Football is Here! Season Predictions + More (Spotify Live)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 42:40


    Zach and Alex went live on Spotify Live to give their season predictions and reflect a bit on past seasons. Follow the guys on Twitter @ArmchairIllini and check out their new website at ArmchairIllini.com! Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" on SeatGeek to get $20 off your first order. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Matthew Mayer is an Illini! (Spotify Live)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 60:44


    Zach and Alex headed to Spotify Live to break down the latest transfer news with Ant Wright! Follow the guys on Twitter (@ArmchairIllini). Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Terrence Shannon Jr Commits to Illinois w/ Tobias Bass (Twitter Space)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 37:23


    Zach and Alex head to Twitter Spaces to react to the latest breaking news... Terrence Shannon is an Illini! The guys bring on Tobias Bass, who covers the Red Raiders, to chat about Shannon's skillset, his fit with Illinois, what went down with Michigan and what steps he needs to take to become the NBA prospect he wants to be. Follow us on Twitter (@ArmchairIllini). Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" to get $20 off your first purchase with SeatGeek. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Kofi Cockburn Declares for the 2022 NBA Draft (Twitter Space)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 40:16


    Zach and Alex head to Twitter Spaces to react to the Kofi Cockburn news with 80+ Illini fans. Follow us on Twitter (@ArmchairIllini). Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" on SeatGeek for $20 off your first order. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A Skyy Full of 5-Stars (Twitter Space)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 65:15


    Zach and Alex head to Twitter Spaces to talk to Illini fans about Skyy Clark's commitment to Illinois on ESPNU Thursday night. Plus...some other random stuff. Follow us on Twitter (@ArmchairIllini). Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" for $20 off your first purchase with SeatGeek. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How The Offseason Is Going So Far (Twitter Space)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 41:08


    Zach and Alex head to Twitter Spaces to chat with other Illini fans about how the offseason is going so far. They talk about Andre Curbelo's entrance into the transfer portal as well as who this staff might have their eyes on for next season and beyond. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@ArmchairIllini). Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" for $20 off your first order with SeatGeek. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Favorite Illini Memories + Inside Look at CHGO w/ Herb Lawrence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 31:51


    Zach and Alex chat with co-host of CHGO White Sox, Herb Lawrence, about his Illini fandom, riding the rollercoaster of this season, his favorite Illini memories, as well as what the newly-launched "CHGO" is all about! Follow Herb on Twitter (@ecnerwal23) and follow us on Twitter (@ArmchairIllini). Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" on SeatGeek to get $20 off your first order. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Illinois is a 4 seed! (Reaction + Breakdown)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 63:11


    Zach and Alex head to the Twitterverse with 150+ Illini fans to talk all things NCAA Tournament as the team gears up to play Chattanooga in the first round on Friday night. Ben Bobick, who covers Chattanooga hoops, also hops on to give us a preview of what we can expect from the Mocs. Follow us on Twitter (@ArmchairIllini). Use code "ARMCHAIRILLINOIS" to get $20 off your first order at SeatGeek. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A Quick, Disappointing Trip to Indianapolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 30:28


    The Illini fell to the Indiana Hoosiers in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday. What does it all mean? Where does this team go from here? We took to Twitter Spaces to find out! Follow us on Twitter (@armchairillini). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Big Ten Tournament Preview + Ayo and the Bulls w/ Jason Patt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 44:05


    Zach and Alex chat with Cash Considerations Co-Host and U of I alum, Jason Patt, about all things Illini and Ayo's rookie season with the Chicago Bulls. Follow us on Twitter (@armchairillini) and follow Jason on Twitter (@Bulls_Jay). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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