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The Best Local Sports Show/Podcast in Central Illinois Saturday's 9 to 10 A.M. on 98.9 The Game or Download the Podcast on EffinghamRadio.Com or Our App

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    Episode 1249 The Starting Lineup Oct 27th- "Week 9 HS Football Recap"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 68:56


    Join  Eric & Travis on the show today as the guys recap week 9 of HS Football, How Do Like Me Know, Beast Mode for the week, Pick'Em Recap, Overreactions for the week and look how Eric did for the whole season, NFL, World Series!!

    Episode 1248- "The Starting Lineup Playoff Spectacular Extravaganza Hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 45:03


    Join  Eric & Travis on part two of the special playoff edition of the show, the guys reveal the matchups in each of the classes 1A-4A, who did our area teams draw in round one, where did Cumberland go, the guys also make their show picks for who comes out of the south from the classes!!

    Episode 1248- "The Starting Lineup Playoff Spectacular Extravaganza Hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 52:39


    Join  Eric & Travis on this special playoff addition of the show, the guys break down each one of the playoff qualifiers from the area  that made the postseason, and even hit on those teams that did not get in at 4-5!!

    The Starting Lineup "Inside The Headset"- Week 9 Cumberland HC Lucas Watkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 9:41


    Join Eric on the inside the headset portion of the progrem. Eric catches up with Coach Watkins of the Cumberland Pirates to discuss the two point conversion win against Nokomis, and Cumberland unique situation of having a bye week before the playoffs, and not only not knowing the opponent for next week but unsure of the Class the Pirates' will be put in 

    Episode 1247 The Starting Lineup Oct 24th- "Jam Packed Local Sports Time Of Year!!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 48:47


    Join  Eric & Travis back on the show today as the guys discuss local sports from yesterday and the local schedule for today, Week 9 Preview for HS Football, NBA and the NBC broadcast on Opening Night 

    Episode 1246 The Starting Lineup Oct 23rd- "Week 9 High School Football Preview"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 77:25


    Join  Eric & Travis back on the show today as the guys discuss local sports from yesterday and the local schedule for today, Week 9 Preview for HS Football, NBA and the NBC broadcast on Opening Night 

    The Starting Lineup- Episode 1245- We Talking Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 34:31


    Join Eric Frye for a one man show talking about the Illinois High School Football Playoff Picture entering the final week of the regular season. Who is in? Who is out? Who is in good shape? Find out all the information here on the Starting Lineup. Don't forget to tune in for our playoff spectacular on Saturday after the Illinois game on 98.9 The Game or Effinghamradio.com!

    Episode 1244 The Starting Lineup Oct 21st- "Everything Coming Up Blue In The World Series"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 54:00


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today a recap of the local scores from last night, look ahead yo the schedule for today, MLB & the World Series is set after Game 7 of the ALCS, the last weekly MNF doubleheader (possibly ever), NBA starts tonight, Nascar & Nascar Pick'Em!!

    Episode 1243 The Starting Lineup Oct 20th- "Week 8 Recap & MiLLLLwaukee Gets What Thye Deserve"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 81:10


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today a recap of week 8 high school football teams get some wins that set up important games for Friday, Beast Mode, How Do You Like Me Now, Pick'em recap, Overreactions, other local sports, NFL, MLB Playoffs 

    Episode 1242 The Starting Lineup Oct 17- "Too Many Illini Mistakes & Fair Weather Students!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 59:39


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today local sports results from last night and a look the schedule for today and this weekend, HS FB PIck'Em, College Football and a recap of Illinois vs Ohio State, NFL, MLB Postseason, Nascar Pick'Em!!

    The Starting Lineup "Inside The Headset" Part 2- Week 8 Effingham HC Brett Hefner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 7:00


    Join Travis on the inside the headset portion of the progrem. Travis catches up with Coach Hefner of the Effingham Hearts to discuss Effingham loss against Mt. Zion and the upcoming matchup with Mattoon with the Hearts season against the wall!!

    The Starting Lineup "Inside The Headset" Part 1- Week 8 Cumberland HC Lucas Watkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 8:00


    Join Eric on the inside the headset portion of the progrem. Eric catches up with Coach Watkins of the Cumberland Pirates to discuss the comeback wins against Sullivan on Saturday, Coach also discusses what will end up being the last regualr season game of the year against Nokomis!

    Episode 1241 The Starting Lineup Oct 16th- "HS Football Week 8 Preview Plus MLB Postseason"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 46:48


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today local sports schedule for today, Week 8 HS Football Preview, MLB Postseason recap and look ahead, & more!!

    Episode 1240 The Starting Lineup Oct 15th- "New Playoff Outlook, New Proposal Shakes Things Up"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 60:36


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today local sports from yesterday and a look at the light local schedule for today, MLB Postseason from last night NLCS goes more of the same from game 1, HS Football Playoff Outlook, new proposal set to shake up playoffs and scheduling!!  

    Episode 1239 The Starting Lineup Oct 14th- "Things In Chicago Aren't So Bad"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 55:39


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today local sports from yesterday and a look at the local schedule for today, MNF and the Bears win last night, MLB Playoffs and Nascar & Nascar Pick'Em Recap!!

    Episode 1238 The Starting Lineup Oct 13th- "Weekend Winners & Others Fly The L"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 73:16


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today a recap of all the weekend happenings, a recap of Week 7 of HS Football, Beast Mode and How Do You Like Me Now for the week, Eric's Over reactions for the week, NFL, MLB Playoffs and Cubs season comes to an end!! 

    Episode 1237 The Starting Lineup Oct 10th- "Biggest Home Game Of My Lifetime"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 59:03


    Join Travis & Eric (kind of) on the show today a look at the results from local sports and the upcoming weekend schedule, MLB Postseason, Illini vs number 1 Ohio State, Football Pick'em and Nascar Pick'em

    The Starting Lineup "Inside The Headset" Part 2- Week 7 Cumberland HC Lucas Watkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 6:41


    Join Eric on the inside the headset portion of the progrem. Eric catches up with Coach Watkins of the Cumberland Pirates to discuss the win against  Sangamon Valley and the distractions of homecoming and moving the game with Sullivan to Saturday 

    The Starting Lineup "Inside The Headset" Part 1- Week 7 Effingham HC Brett Hefner"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 7:49


    Join Travis on the inside the headset portion of the progrem. Travis catches up with Coach Hefner of the Effingham Hearts to discuss the Hearts loss against Mahomet and how the team focus is getting healthy and Mt. Zion 

    Episode 1236 The Starting Lineup Oct 9th- "Baby Bears Survive To Play Another Game"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 64:14


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today a recap of the local results from the NTC Tournament, local schedule for today, Week 7 HS Football Preview in depth with all the news and notes, MLB Playoffs with the Blue jays knocking out the Yankees and the Cubs surviving one more game!! 

    Episode 1235 The Starting Lineup Oct 8th- "Quadruple Header & HS Football Playoff Outlook"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 47:18


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today a recap of the local results from Tuesday, take a look at Weds schedule, Baseball Playoffs from yesterday and four games loading up for today, NHL Opening Night and the guys look at this week's high school football playoff outlook!!

    Episode 1234 The Starting Lineup Oct 7th- Local Sports Recap, Cubs, Nascar News & Notes"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 68:16


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today a recap of local sports from Monday including the NTC Baseball Tournament, Golf Postseason results,  take a look at the schedule for today , NL Playoffs from yesterday and its not looking good for the Cubbies, Monday Night Football and Nascar Pick Em and plenty of Nadcar news and notes!!

    Episode 1233 The Starting Lineup Oct 6th- "HS Football Week 6 Recap, MLB Playoffs, Wild NFL Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 71:27


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today a recap of the high school football games from Friday, Beast Mode of the week, How Do You Like Me Know for Week 6, Overreactions, for the week, MLB Postseason from the weekend not the best start from the Yankees or the Cubs, a wild NFL Sunday as well!

    Episode 1232 The Starting Lineup Oct 3rd- "Cubs, Illini & Pick'Em Friday"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 55:53


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today local sports from yesterday, local schedule for today and NTC Tournament, MLB wild card series recap, Cubs fly the w but with a little help the guys of course dont agree, NFL, Illini win against USC, Pick'em and Nascar Pick'em for the Roval 

    The Starting Lineup "Inside The Headset" Part 2- Week 6 Effingham HC Brett Hefner"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 6:35


    Join Travis on the inside the headset portion of the progrem. Travis catches up with Coach Hefner of the Effingham Hearts to discuss the Hearts tough loss against Taylorville, lots to go in depth with, how the team is refocused to this week's opponent in Mahomet Seymour 

    The Starting Lineup "Inside The Headset" Part 1- Week 6 Cumberland HC Lucas Watkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 7:34


    Join Eric on the inside the headset portion of the progrem. Eric catches up with Coach Watkins of the Cumberland Pirates to discuss the win against Arcola last week, how the preparations are going for this week's game against Sangamon Valley are going, and how this game and other teams previous week's opponents affect Cumberland playoff points 

    Episode 1231 The Starting Lineup Oct 2nd- "Week 6 Football Preview Plus Playoff Outlook"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 93:22


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today the guys talk about high school football week 6 preview plus the extended playoff outlook find out YOUR favorite team is looking for the playoff race, MLB postseason and Cubs baseball!

    Episode 1230 The Starting Lineup "One Era Ends, Another Begins"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 54:26


    Join Travis on this solo show today as the resident Cardinals fan of the show, while the Cubs battle the Padres in the playoffs, The St Louis Cardinals end one era and begin another. In this episode Travis takes a deep dive into the Mozeliak tenure and what the future holds for a once proud franchise  

    Episode 1229 The Starting Lineup Sept 30th- "And So It Begins"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 46:38


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today the guys talk about local sports results from yesterday and take a look the schedule for today, MLB postseason begins, NFL clunker of Monday night games,  Nascar and Nascar Pick'em!!

    Episode 1228 The Starting Lineup Sept 29th- "Many Highs & (Some) Lows Of The Weekend Plus HS Week 5 Recap!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 76:21


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today the guys recap the week of high school football all the highs and lows of Friday are covered, How Do You Like Me Now, Beast Mode, Over reactions and Football Pick recap, MLB regular season is over Cubs sweep the Cardinals and all the Wild card Series are set, NFL Sunday ends ina tie and more!!

    Episode 1227 The Starting Lineup Sept 26th- "Finally Ready To Talk About The Indiana Loss"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 67:22


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today the guys talk local sports results and upcoming schedule, MLB heading into the final weekend of the regular season, Travis is finally ready to discuss Illini football lost to IU on Saturday, on to big game against USC, Football Pick'em and Nascar and Nasc Pick'em!!

    The Starting Lineup "Inside The Headset" Part 2- Week 5 Effingham HC Brett Hefner"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 5:09


    Join Travis on the inside the headset portion of the progrem. Travis catches up with Coach Hefner of the Effingham Hearts to discuss the Charleston game last week and take a look at this week's matchup against Taylorville, it's also homecoming for Effingham which adds another layer to the festivities 

    The Starting Lineup "Inside The Headset" Part 1- Week 5 Cumberland HC Lucas Watkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 5:04


    Join Eric on the inside the headset portion of the progrem. Eric catches up with Coach Watkins of the Cumberland Pirates to talk about the performance against tri County and a look at this week's matchup with new Co-Op Arcola / Cerro Gordo

    Episode 1226 The Starting Lineup Sept 25th- HS FB Week 6 Preview & St. Louis Cardinals Eliminated"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 64:02


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today the guys talk local sports results and schedule, preview the matchups for HS FB Week 5, official classification numbers impacting basketball and spring sports season, MLB, and the much to be said about the St. Louis Cardinals!

    Episode 1225 The Starting Lineup Sept 24th- "The Way To Early HS Football Playoff Outlook"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 38:46


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today local sports from yesterday and a look at the light local schedule for today, MLB from last night with the playoff picture becoming into focus, and speaking of playoffs the guys look at a very early look at the High School Football Playoff Outlook!!

    Episode 1224 The Starting Lineup Sept 23rd- "The Tuesday Tussle"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 61:05


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today local sports from Monday and the local schedule for today, little time left in the MLB regular season, Monday Night Football, Nascar at New Hampshire, Nascar Pick'Em

    Episode 1223 The Starting Lineup Sept 22nd- "Guess, It's Time For Me (Air Quotes) To Get Back To Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 66:56


    Join  Eric & Travis is back on the show today the guys recap of Week 4 of high school football, Pick'em recap, How Do You Like Me Now, Beast Mode Of The Week, Week 4 Overreactions, Wacky NFL Sunday, MLB and more 

    The Starting Lineup "Inside The Headset" Part 2- Week 4 Cumberland HC Lucas Watkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 6:20


    Join Eric on the inside the headset portion of the progrem. Eric catches up with Coach Watkins of the Cumberland Pirates  to talk about Cumberland big game with Arthur and how the Pirates can move on from a big game loss, Cumberland opponent this week is Tri County as Coahc will discuss!!

    The Starting Lineup "Inside The Headset" Part 1- Week 4 Effingham HC Brett Hefner"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 7:37


    Join Travis on the inside the headset portion of the progrem. Travis catches up with Coach Hefner of the Effingham Hearts to discuss the wild and wacky plays from an interesting game against Mater Dei, all is well and that ends well with a W for Effingham, Hearts will look to clean some things up and focus on the first Apollo game against rival Charleston!!

    Episode 1222 The Starting Lineup Sept 18th- "HS Fb Week 4 Preview, Indiana Super Bowl & Cubbies Are Playoff Bound"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 64:22


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today the guys preview High School Football Week 4 all the matchups in the conferences from the area, Football Pick'Em is also on tap, the guys also look at the HUGE matchup between Illinois and Indiana football on Saturday night, also MLB from yesterday and the Cubs are going back to the playoffs!

    Episode 1221 The Starting Lineup Sept 17th- "The Wheels Keep Turning"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 35:51


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today the guys discuss local sports from yesterday and the light local schedule for today, MLB from last night, and the Nascar Playoff Round 2 Re Draft and Nascar Pick'em for this week in New Hampshire

    Episode 1220 The Starting Lineup Sept 16th- "Tuesday News And Notes"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 67:50


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today the guys local sports from yesterday and the local schedule for today, MLB from last night, Monday Night Football, Nascar and Nascar Pick'Em!!

    Episode 1219 The Starting Lineup Sept 15th- "HS Football Week 3 Recap"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 65:26


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today the guys recap Week 3 of the high school football season, tones of great matchups around the area to talk about, how do you like me now for week 3 and beast mode of the week, week 3 over reactions and Pick'em recap plus some NFL to talk about as well!!

    Episode 1218 The Starting Lineup Sept 12th- "On To Bigger And Better Things Than Duke Football"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 62:00


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today the guys talk about the local action from yesterday and look at a jam packed sports weekend, Illinois Football win over Duke and its on to Western Michigan, Football Pick'Em, NFL, College Football, Nascar and Nascar Pick'em!! 

    The Starting Lineup "Indside The Headset" Part 2- Week 3 Cumberland HC Lucas Watkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 6:05


    Join Eric on the inside the headset portion of the progrem. Eric catches up with Coach Watkins of the Cumberland Pirates  to discuss the Week 2 win over Argenta and talks about this weeks preparation for this week's important game against ALAH 

    The Starting Lineup "Indside The Headset" Part 1- Week 3 Effingham HC Brett Hefner"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 5:19


    Join Travis on the inside the headset portion of the progrem. Travis catches up with Coach Hefner of the Effingham Hearts to discuss the first win of the season against Mt. Carmel, EHS with some great individual performances discussed as well, also discussed is the upcoming game with Breese Mater Dei!  

    Episode 1217 The Starting Lineup Sept 11th- "Week High School Football Preview"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 52:13


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today the guys preview week 3 of High School Football, all the intriguing matchups from the area conferences, look at the week AP Polls and where our area teams rank, other local sports from yesterday and today, MLB as well, College Football and NFL too!! 

    Episode 1216 The Starting Lineup Sept 10th- "(Insert Large Donnor Name Here) Presents The Starting Lineup"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 39:57


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today the guys talke about local sports from around the area including HS Baseball from around the NTC yesterday, and take a look at the local schedule for today, been awhile since we took a whip around MLB, Anthony Rizzo retires and Eric is alll up in his feelings about rich person donating a large sum of money to a university and then having said person name being ADDED to the stadium name.  

    Episode 1215 The Starting Lineup Sept 9th- "Bears Gonna Bear, Why Would You Think It Would Be Any Different?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 54:32


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today the guys discuss local sports from around the area and the local schedule for today, Monday Night Football happened and why would we ever excpect anything different from the Chicago Bears, O Line, Caleb Williams need to be better, JJ McCarthy led his team back and #18 did not finish the Vikings off, recap of Football and Nascar Pick'em, as well as recap Nascar at Gateway and the playoff positions heading into Bristol!

    Episode 1214 The Starting Lineup Sept 8th- "Week 2 High School Football Recap"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 66:23


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today the guys recap week 2 of the high school football season, all the performances you need to know, who went Beast Mode and puts up the points this week, How Do You Like Me Now for week 2, Eric's Overreactions for the week, Bears part of Pick'Em and the NFL first Sunday in the books!!

    Episode 1213 The Starting Lineup Sept 6th- "Football Friday & Other Local Sports"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 48:39


    Join Travis & Eric on the show today the guys talk about other local sports from the area, NFL from last night and this opening weekend, College Football for the weekend plus Illinois vs Duke, Football Pick'em, Nascar Pick'em!!

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