Podcast appearances and mentions of brian barnhart

April 6, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about his experience calling the Final Four game and spending time with the Illini team this season. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Ackerman recaps Illinois' Final Four run with Brian Barnhart, including the loss to UConn and what's next for the Illini. Dan Reardon previews The Masters at Augusta National, breaking down course conditions and top contenders. Chris Kerber joins to discuss the Blues' playoff push, strong goaltending, and a key matchup against the Colorado Avalanche.

Brian Barnhart joins Tom Ackerman to break down Illinois' Final Four loss to UConn, Michigan's title outlook, Brad Underwood's journey, and what's next for the Illini roster.

Tom Ackerman recaps Illinois' Final Four run with Brian Barnhart, previews The Masters with Dan Reardon, and breaks down the Blues' playoff push with Chris Kerber. In Hour 2, Ron Kruszewski discusses the U.S. Ski Team event in St. Louis, Diego Gigliani talks STL City SC and World Cup excitement, Chaim Bloom analyzes the Cardinals' young core and pitching, and Bernie Miklasz previews the Michigan vs. UConn national championship while diving into early-season MLB storylines.

For the first time since 2005, Illinois has a chance to win it all. Brian & Kenzie are joined by Illinois Basketball radio announcer to preview what to expect this weekend. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The radio voice of the Fighting Illini Brian Barnhart stops by to talk about Illinois' run to the Final Four. The Brad Underwood trajectory, the international flavor from this Illini roster, and the rise of Keaton Wagler, and what it's going to take to take down UConn on Saturday night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the first time since 2005, Illinois has a chance to win it all. Brian & Kenzie are joined by Illinois Basketball radio announcer to preview what to expect this weekend. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illini radio voice Brian Barnhart checks in from Indianapolis ahead of Saturday's Final Four game between Illinois and Connecticut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off hour two with Matt Pauley chatting with the voice of the Fighting Illini, Brian Barnhart, as they prepare for their Final Four matchup with Uconn! Then, more Cardinals conversation and audio from Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery.

In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley takes a look into the first 6 games of the Cardinals season, where they started 4-2, and decipher what matters, and what doesn't quite yet to the season being so young. Then, we are joined by KMOX Sports Contributor, Bernie Miklasz! The first hour wraps up by opening up the phone lines to hear from you! We kick off hour two with Matt chatting with the voice of the Fighting Illini, Brian Barnhart, as they prepare for their Final Four matchup with Uconn! Then, more Cardinals conversation and audio from Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery.

Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley talk to former Illini Assistant Coach Jay Price & Larry Smith talks to the Voice of the Illini Brian Barnhart about the Illini in the Final Four. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show on your social media & please give us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the episode! We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & I on the Illini grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like, love, comment & share help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political, all sports & guy-stuff programming. Thanks for listening! Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Follow the IlliniGuys Subscribe at IlliniGuys.com for just $99 annually Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@illiniguys4844?si=oWtcpGPkAIYSBceM Follow us on X: Brad: https://x.com/Sturdy32 Mike: https://x.com/MikeCagley Larry: https://x.com/LarrySmithTV IlliniGuys: https://x.com/Illini_Guys Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 30, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to give his first hand account of the Illini's win over Iowa to advance to the Final Four and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the worst + best case scenario for Astros pitching staff? Brian Barnhart talks Illinois! Previewing the Sweet 16 matchups tonight!

Voice of the Illini Brian Barnhart checks in from Houston, Texas ahead of Illinois' Sweet 16 matchup Thursday against the University of Houston. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 23, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini's win over VCU, going to Houston to play Houston, and Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 16, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini loss to Wisconsin in the B1G10 Tournament and their placement in the NCAA Tournament, and previews Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voice of the Illini Brian Barnhart joins Patrick to preview the Big Ten Tournament and the NCAA tournament projection for Illinois. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 9, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini's win over Maryland, tournament time for the team, and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims get a visit from the voice of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini Mr. Brian Barnhart (5:30). He breaks down everything you need to know about the #Illini going into championship week and prospects for the NCAA tournament! Sims and Saulsbery then go deep on the #NBA and do a quick update on Jordan Clarkson, Kobe Brown, and Jordan Goodwin! Thanks to our sponsors Jay Delsing Golf and Ashtonbery Consulting.

March 2, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini loss to Michigan and to preview Monday Morning Quarterback. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 23, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini splitting their two west coast road trip games, the upcoming matchup with Michigan, and Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fighting Illini play-by-play voice Brian Barnhart joins Patrick from L.A. to look back on Wednesday's big USC victory and to preview Saturday's game with UCLA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 16, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini win over Indiana, the upcoming west coast trip with the team, and Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 9, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Super Bowl, the overtime loss for the Illini at Michigan St., the road ahead for the Illini as tournament time approaches, and Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 2, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the big Illini win over Nebraska, the women's basketball program, changes coming to the Illini football coaching staff, and Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first two hours of Sports on a Sunday Morning with Tom Ackerman open with winter weather concerns before diving into a packed slate of sports and community conversation. Tom Hart breaks down Missouri's overtime win over Oklahoma, highlighted by Mark Mitchell's buzzer beater and Trent Pierce's logo three, plus a look at Mizzou under Dennis Gates. Brian Barnhart recaps Illinois' statement win at Purdue behind Keaton Wagler's historic scoring night and the Illini's Big Ten outlook. Josh Schertz joins to discuss SLU's dominant win over St. Bonaventure, Ish Sharma's nine threes, and the Billikens' hold on first place in the A 10. Hour 2 features Jim Brennan and Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski on affordable housing and community support, followed by Chaim Bloom on Cardinals prospects, Yadier Molina's role, and roster flexibility. The combined hours wrap with Bernie Miklasz breaking down Championship Sunday picks and the latest outlook on Brendan Donovan and the Cardinals' roster plans.

Tom Hart joins Tom Ackerman to break down Missouri's overtime win over Oklahoma, including Mark Mitchell's buzzer beater, Trent Pierce's logo three, and a look at Mizzou under Dennis Gates in a deep SEC. Brian Barnhart recaps Illinois' statement win at Purdue, highlighted by Keaton Wagler's historic scoring night and the Illini's Big Ten outlook. Josh Schertz follows to discuss SLU's blowout win over St. Bonaventure, Ishan Sharma's nine threes, and the Billikens' strong position atop the A 10.

Tom Ackerman is joined by Brian Barnhart to break down Illinois' upset win at Purdue, led by Keaton Wagler's explosive scoring night. They discuss how Illinois landed Wagler, his confidence and fit in Brad Underwood's system, and why the Illini look like a real Big Ten and Final Four contender. The segment also covers lessons from the Nebraska loss, defensive growth, rebounding, and a look ahead at a tough upcoming schedule and rising national attention.

January 19, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini win over Minnesota and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 12, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini's impressive road win over a ranked Iowa team, the College Football Playoff, Nate Scheelhaase as a potential head coach in the NFL, and what will be covered on Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 5, 2026 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about his extensive travel lately covering the Illini football team in their bowl game and the basketball team on multiple road trips, and previews Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 8, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini football team's bowl game assignment, the Illini basketball win over Tennessee, and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 1, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about his experience calling the wintery football Illini game against Northwestern and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 24, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini's split weekend with a football loss and basketball win, and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 17, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to recap the Illini football win over Maryland and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 10, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to recap a notable weekend of B1G10 football and a busy week in Illini sports. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the retirement of Marco Andretti and they look back at his career, especially in the Indy 500. They later talk about Kyle Kirkwood getting extended at Andretti Global. They also talk about whether Colton Herta will return to race the fourth Andretti car for the 2026 Indy 500. In the second segment, Kevin talks about Brian Barnhart moving from Arrow McLaren to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and Olivier Boisson moving from Andretti Global to Arrow McLaren. They also talk about Kyle Larson winning the 2025 NASCAR championship, becoming the first driver to win a NASCAR championship and competing in the Indy 500 in the same year. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the NASCAR championship weekend and the amount of fan backlash from the playoff format, especially in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Connor Zilisch losing to Jesse Love. Kevin also talks about the significance of the championship loss from Connor Zilisch as he will no longer be able to test for Cadillac in WEC. He later talks about the interest of Connor Zilisch competing in the 2027 Indy 500, and A.J. Allmendinger returning to Meyer Shank Racing in the 2026 24 Hours of Daytona.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 3, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini win over Rutgers, the start of the Illini basketball season, and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims are back with more St. Louis area basketball coverage. This week they are joined by Brian Barnhart, the voice of Illinois Men's Basketball. Brian gives you everything you need to know to prep for this year's team, and creates his all-time 21st Century Illini team! Deron Williams leads the 5, who else makes the squad? Later, Will and H.T. break down the first week of the NBA season and go deep on the gambling scandal that has rocked the league. What on Earth were Chauncey Billups, Scary Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones thinking and doing?

Save at FXRRacing.com with Pulpmx30 code and also thanks to Firepower Parts and Maxxis Tires. The longtime Kawi truck driver talks about his decision to come off the road, what's next for him, he gives us his favorite riders and mechanics to work with over the years, we swap some stories and more.

Brian Barnhart, the voice of the Fighting Illini, joined Byers & Co to preview this week's "Monday Morning Quarterbacks" right after Byers & Co. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 13, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to talk about the Illini's loss to Ohio State and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour of Sports Open Line from Arnold, Missouri, Matt Pauley ponders if there is anything he is looking for in the games as the season winds down, and also discusses if it is possible that Miles Mikolas ends up back with the Cardinals in 2026. Jacob Cersosimo, sports anchor/reporter for KMOV and Matrix Midwest, joins us to talk everything going on in the St. Louis sports scene! And we finish of the show with the voice of the Fighting Illini, Brian Barnhart, as they prepare for a crucial Big 10 matchup with Indiana.

Live from Hot Shots Bar & Grill in Arnold, Matt Pauley and Jen Siess host the Soccer Showcase, where they talk with St. Louis City SC centerback Timo Baumgartl! Then, they talk with City SC Academy Director and Y98 matchday analyst, Dale Schilly, about the team's win over FC Montreal! In the second hour of Sports Open Line from Arnold, Missouri, Matt Pauley ponders if there is anything he is looking for in the games as the season winds down, and also discusses if it is possible that Miles Mikolas ends up back with the Cardinals in 2026. Jacob Cersosimo, sports anchor/reporter for KMOV and Matrix Midwest, joins us to talk everything going on in the St. Louis sports scene! And we finish of the show with the voice of the Fighting Illini, Brian Barnhart, as they prepare for a crucial Big 10 matchup with Indiana.

Tom Ackerman and Brian Barnhart discuss Illinois football's win, Luke Altmyer's play, and Brett Bielema's impact. They cover the $100 million donation renaming Memorial Stadium to Gies Memorial Stadium and preview a promising basketball season with depth at guard and size in the frontcourt.

In Hour 1, Tom Ackerman runs through the latest college football scores before checking in with Brian Barnhart on Illinois football's strong start and upcoming matchup. Lindenwood head coach Jed Stugart joins to break down the Lions' comeback win over Charleston Southern and preview their home opener. Doug Armstrong closes the hour with thoughts on the Blues Prospect Showcase, standout young players, and preparations for training camp and the preseason.

In Hour 1, Tom Ackerman runs through the latest college football scores before checking in with Brian Barnhart on Illinois football's start and upcoming matchup. Lindenwood head coach Jed Stugart breaks down the Lions' comeback win over Charleston Southern and previews their home opener, while Doug Armstrong shares thoughts on the Blues Prospect Showcase, young players, and preseason preparations. In Hour 2, Tom makes his weekly NFL picks and highlights the BackStoppers organization. He talks with John Mozeliak about the Cardinals' bullpen struggles, injured players, and long-term rebuilding plans. Bernie Miklasz wraps the hour with analysis of college football's biggest games, previews for Missouri vs. South Carolina and Illinois vs. Indiana, and insights on the Cardinals' offseason, STL CITY SC, and the latest in the NHL and MLB.

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Brian Barnhart @BBarn64 talking @IlliniFootball embracing the hype, biggest games, @BretBielema as the right fit, and new @bigten venues Oregon, Washington, etc.

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Brian Barnhart @BBarn64 talking @IlliniFootball embracing the hype, biggest games, @BretBielema as the right fit, and new @bigten venues Oregon, Washington, etc.

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