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Derek and intern Jimmy Sobeski are joined by Marlee Wierda from 7News in Boston to preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Later, Isaac Trotter from 247Sports joins the show to talk about 5-star wing Will Riley, how he'd fit at Illinois and other top freshmen to watch in the Big Ten next season.

Former WCIA and current WOOD TV reporter Marlee Wierda joins the show to discuss the Lions breakout and Michigan football scandal. Later, Lon and Derek discuss the Rangers knocking on the door of a World Series title.

In episode 155 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Andy Olson is joined by Marlee Wierda to breakdown the Illini's close loss to No. 3 Michigan at the Big House.

Alec and Brandon are joined by Marlee Wierda, formerly of WCIA in Champaign to relive some of her favorite memories of her time in Champaign covering Illinois football and men's basketball before she moves up the chain to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she will have the ability to cover an "amazing" former Illini. After the conversation with Marlee, Alec and Brandon have some fun tying New Year's traditions to college basketball programs across the country in a spinoff of something the Field of 68 Media Network did for Thanksgiving.

In episode 97 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda, and Andy Olson breakdown Illinois' win over Missouri to take home the Braggin' Rights Trophy for the first time since 2017. They talk Kofi's big day, the Illini's shooting behind the arc, and the energy in St. Louis.

In episode 96 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson breakdown Illinois basketball's 83-79 loss to Arizona in the marquee non-conference game of the season for the Illini (7-3). Trent Frazier scored a team high 27 points, including 11-straight in a 19-0 first half run, Alfonso Plummer added 25 but the Wildcats (9-0) got 30 points from Bennedict Mathurin to lead them to victory after Arizona had to Uber to Champaign from Indianapolis after their flight got diverted Friday night.

In episode 95 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda breakdown Illinois basketball's 87-83 win over Iowa on their home court, the first win for the Illini at Carver-Hawkeye Arena since 2017. Marlee was at the game in Iowa City and recaps what she saw sitting courtside, as the Illini improve to 2-0 in Big Ten play for the first time since the 2013-14 season.

In episode 93 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda breakdown Illinois basketball's 82-72 win over Notre Dame in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge at State Farm Center Monday night. With several guys battling the sickness, the Illini found a way to gut out a win on their home court, with Trent Frazier and Jacob Grandison returning to the lineup after missing the previous game. Kofi Cockburn put up a game high 28 points with Alfonso Plummer pitching in 21 as Illinois improves to 5-2 on the season.

In this episode of the 3-in-1 Podcast, Andy Olson and Marlee Wierda discuss Illinois' 47-17 win over Northwestern to take back the Land of Lincoln Trophy. They talk who had the best game, how the defense can carry the momentum into next season, 2022 breakout candidates, and more.

Illinois basketball is wrapping up its time in Kansas City with a 72-64 win over Kansas State in the Hall of Fame Classic consolation game. The Illini found their much-needed offensive spark, with a 21-point performance from Alfonso Plummer who was 7-9 from the three-point line. The Illini are still riddled with injuries though, after Trent Frazier was helped off the court. Marlee Wierda and Bret Beherns are breaking it all down, on Episode 91.

The Illini are hawked out of Iowa once again, after losing to the No. 17 Hawkeyes for the 8th time in a row. Illinois fell 33-23 in Iowa City on Saturday, with the Illini playing without their head coach Bret Bielema. Marlee Wierda and Bret Beherns are breaking down the Illini defense that gave the Illini plenty of opportunities, while the offense struggled to execute.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WCIA) -- No. 10 Illinois basketball committed 26 turnovers, Marquette turned those miscues into 28 points and the Illini (2-1) lost their first game of the season Monday night. WCIA 3's Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda recap the disappointing effort, especially down the stretch, for the Orange and Blue in episode 88 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod.

In episode 86 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda recap Illinois basketball's short-handed 71-47 win over Jackson State in the season opener. Andre Curbelo (concussion protocol), Kofi Cockburn (NCAA suspension), Trent Frazier (shoulder) and Austin Hutcherson (tailbone) all missed the game.

Marlee Wierda and Bret Beherns are breaking down Illinois' second-straight win over a Top-25 opponent, after the Illini come back from Minneapolis with a road upset over No. 20 Minnesota. They break down a stellar defensive performance by Illinois, and the program keeping their bowl game dreams afloat with a 14-6 win over the Gophers. That and much more on Episode 85 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast.

On Episode 83 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns describes what it was like to witness a 9OT game, leading to an Illinois win on the road. He joins Marlee Wierda to discuss Illinois' 20-18 win at No. 7 Penn State, the outstanding defensive performance, a strong run game, and much more.

In episode 82 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda breakdown Wisconsin's 24-0 win over Illinois on Saturday. The Illini offense struggled, not scoring a touchdown in a game for the second time this season. It's the first shutout for the Orange and Blue since 2018 and it has Illini Nation shaking its head after Illinois fails to record at least 100 yards of offense, the first time that's happened since 1977.

Chase Brown had a whole lot of yards against Charlotte on Saturday, which is why we're calling Episode 81 of the 3-in-1 Podcast 'a Char-lotta yards'. Get it? The running backs' 257 rushing yards were the fourth-most in program history, and helped Illinois snap a four-game losing streak with a 24-14 win against the 49'ers. WCIA 3's Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda, and Andy Olson are breaking down Brown's career day, along with the improved Illinois defense, pass-game struggles, and more.

Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson break down Illinois' 13-9 loss to Purdue, and where it all went wrong for the Illini. They discuss Bret Bielema's decision to punt on 4th & 2, which yielded the same result after a similar decision against Maryland. Hear from Bielema on that call, plus more on Josh McCray's career day, an improved secondary, and more.

CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) -- In episode 79 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson recap Illinois football's 20-17 walk-off loss to Maryland on a game winning field goal, as the Illini fall to 1-3 on the season, 1-1 in the Big Ten.

Andy Olson and Marlee Wierda breakdown Illinois Football's road loss to Virginia, making the first losing streak under Bret Bielema. They talk Art Sitkowski being forced to pass 45 times, the secondary having fits with Virginia's Armstrong, and eye-catching running performances from Chase Brown and Josh McCray.

Illinois Football was 'run off the road' by the Roadrunners in their second game of the season, falling 37-30 to UTSA at Memorial Stadium. Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda, and Andy Olson are breaking it down on Episode 77 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, discussing Art Sitkowski's encore performance, where it went wrong for Illinois, and more.

The WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast is back after a summer break, and Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda, and Andy Olson are recapping the first win of the Bret Bielema era. Illinois defeated Nebraska 30-22 on Saturday. They break down the win, several standout players, and the impressive performance that led the Illini to college football's first win, and a 1-0 start to the season.

Lon is joined by guest co-host Marlee Wierda from WCIA 3 Sports! She details her experiences as a college athlete, sports reporter, and more. Later, they dive into expectations for this year's Illini football season.

After the year that was, Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman had plenty to say in his annual Media Roundtable event. Marlee Wierda spoke 1-on-1 with Whitman to recap the meeting, and discussed everything from COVID-19 to Name, Image, and Likeness. They also touch on Bret Bielema's hire, the search for a third assistant basketball coach, men's hockey possibilities, facility renovations, sports gambling, and more.

CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) -- In episode 73 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson take a look back at the Illinois basketball season, both the good and bad. The Illini certainly made history in 2020-21 but an early second round exit in the NCAA tournament is leaving Illini Nation wanting more.

The WCIA 3-in-1 podcast is celebrating one year! Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda, and Andy Olson catch up with a former podcast host and WCIA 3 weekend anchor, Craig Choate. They discuss a year in the pandemic, Illinois sports, and everything else in between. No dull moment in this episode with plenty of hot takes!

It's the final Sunday Fast Break of the 2020-21 season, after the Illini get knocked out of the NCAA Tournament following a 71-58 loss to Loyola. Marlee Wierda and former Illini Trent Meacham break down the loss, and the season as a whole. They delve into Ayo Dosunmu's career, and where he's headed at the NBA level, including what Kofi Cockburn might decide for his pro career. With one season in the books, and other on the horizon, they also chat about the future of the program and where it's headed under head coach Brad Underwood.

In episode 70 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson recap Illinois basketball's 91-88 overtime win over Ohio State to win the Big Ten tournament championship Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

In episode 68 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson reacp Illinois basketball's 81-72 win over Iowa in the Big Ten tournament semifinals, advancing the Illini to the finals for the first time since 2008. They also look ahead to Sunday's game against Ohio State.

(WCIA) -- Should Illinois win a share of the Big Ten title? The debate continues on the Sunday Fast Break, after Michigan ends the regular season with 14 wins, while Illinois reaches a new program-high 16 conference wins. Marlee Wierda and former Illini Trent Meacham break down the end of the regular season for Illinois, including two top-10 wins against Ohio State and Michigan. They also look ahead to the Big Ten tournament, and Illinois' shot at a tournament title and beyond.

In episode 65 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Andy Olson, Bret Beherns, and Marlee Wierda break down the Illini's season finale win over Ohio State. The crew discusses where Saturday's victory leaves the Illini in their chase for a National Championship, freshman Andre Curbelo's career night, and the uncanny resemblance between "Mask Dos" and Batman.

It's not only a statement win, but a historic win. Marlee Wierda and Bret Beherns break down a defining moment in Illinois history, as the Illini defeat No. 2 Michigan at the Crisler Center, making it the first time in program history Illinois has beat a Top-2 opponent on the road. Hear from head coach Brad Underwood, and how Trent Frazier stepped up with 22 points with Illini guard Ayo Dosunmu on concussion protocol.

The Illini pick up another win without their star Ayo Dosunmu, which bodes well for the present and future of Illinois Basketball. Marlee Wierda and Bret Beherns break down a 74-69 Illini win, after they defeated No. 23 Wisconsin at the Kohl Center in back-to-back years. Between turnovers, free throw shooting, and a D'Mitrik Trice bender--it was a close one, but the Illini found a way to win. Also hear from Brad Underwood, and what's left to play for as the end of the regular season approaches.

In episode 60 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda discuss Illinois basketball's 81-72 loss at Michigan State. The Illini struggled at the free throw line going 19-for-34 (11-24 in the second half), went 0-for-12 on layups in the first half and shot just 40 percent for the game, snapping a seven-game win streak.

Dosunmu has dos! Ayo Dosunmu earned his second triple-double of the season, becoming the first Illini in program history to do so. Marlee Wierda and Trent Meacham break down Dosunmu's role as a closer/leader, and the defensive performance against the Gophers. Plus, the Illini are finally starting to take shape as a Final Four team. They break down what the road ahead looks like as the Illini look towards a Big Ten title.

On the Sunday Fast Break, Marlee Wierda and Trent Meacham talk Ayo Dosunmu's dazzling performance in Lincoln, plus some of his best moments from the game. They also break down the Dosunmu-Kofi Cockburn duo, but also where the Illini can improve especially when playing against physical teams. They also share their thoughts on a potential Michigan-Illinois matchup, which is still up in the air for the program.

In episode 57 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda breakdown Illinois basketball's 77-72 overtime win at Nebraska with Andy Olson, who was in Lincoln to see the Illini move into a tie for first place with No. 3 Michigan in the Big Ten standings with the victory.

In another addition of the Sunday Fast Break, Marlee Wierda and former Illini Trent Mecham talk positives following the 79-65 Penn State victory, and break down why Illinois was able to succeed. With the Hawkeyes coming to town next, they preview one of the most anticipated matchups of the season, and where the Illini stack up against the dominant big man Luka Garza.

CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) In episode 50 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda breakdown Friday's big news that all sports in Illinois are now able to compete. Gov. Pritzker and IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike made the surprise announcement after putting all sports on pause due to COVID-19 on Nov. 20.

Illinois Basketball hasn't beaten a ranked team since early-December, and after suffered two straight upsets in Big Ten play, it begs the question -- 'are the Illini really all that?' Marlee Wierda welcomes in analyst and former Illini Trent Meacham to the studio to break down the 87-81 loss to Ohio State. Between a lackluster performance from Illinois' veterans, and domination from Buckeye's forward EJ Liddell, they discuss it all on the Sunday Fast Break.

In episode 48 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson breakdown and try to explain Gov. Pritzker and the IDPH's new COVID-19 mitigation and guidance, pertaining to youth and high school sports.

In episode 47 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Illinois basketball suffered their first loss at the State Farm Center after getting upset by Maryland in a 66-63 loss. WCIA 3's Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson react to the loss, and break down where it all went wrong. Hear from Brad Underwood and Ayo Dosunmu, plus reaction from our analyst and former Illini Trent Meacham. The Illini now fall to 5-2 in Big Ten play, but have a chance to turn things around against Nebraska next week.

New year, new segment. Marlee Wierda welcomes in former Illini Trent Meacham to the studio to debut the 'Sunday Fast Break', our new segment dedicated to breaking down the Illinois Basketball this season. Marlee and Trent kick-off the New Year by wrapping up Illinois' first win of 2021. The 66-58 win against Purdue was Illinois' third-straight conference win, and they break down Ayo Dosunmu's 'slow night', Andre Curbelo's off-the-bench production, and more.

In episode 43 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson wrap up the year with the final recording of 2020. From starting the pod one week after the sports world shut down, to now looking forward to a better 2021, they take a look back and also ahead to what's next. Thanks to everyone for listening!

In episode 42 of the WICA 3-in-1 Pod, our final Sunday No Huddle segment of the football season. It comes with no surprise that the game wasn't talked about much. Marlee Wierda and Robert Rosenthal dive into the new hire, as Bret Bielema takes over as the head coach of the Illinois Football program. Robert was the only local media member covering the Illinois-Penn State game on Saturday night, and had a chance to speak with Bielema one-on-one. They also chat (breifly) about the game, and what the future of the program looks like.

In episode 40 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, it's Saturday? More like SAD-urday. Illinois Basketball lost the Braggin' Rights game for the third-year in a row, with many thinking this would be the year to win it. Bret Beherns traveled to Mizzou, and joins Marlee Wierda from the road (literally) to break down the game, and what went wrong for the team. The Illini left it up to Ayo Dosunmu who scored 36 points, but Brad Underwood puts the blame on an unbalanced offense, free throw shooting, fouling, and a lack of effort. Hear from them in the episode as well.

In episode 39 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Earlier in the week, linebacker Milo Eifler didn't shy away from any trash talk, calling Northwestern their 'little brother' and taking jabs at their rivals. But the Illini took quite the beating from their little bros, losing 28-10 in Evanston on Saturday. Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson break it all down, as Illinois struggled to convert on offense amid their shrinking defensive roster.

In episode 38 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda recap Illinois basketball's win over No. 10 Duke in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

In episode 37 of the 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda, and Andy Olson breakdown Illinois football's 35-21 defeat at the hands of the Iowa Hawkeyes. They talk what led to the Illini gave up 35 unanswered, what's left to play for this season, and preview next week's game against Northwestern.

CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) -- In episode 35 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson break down Illinois basketball's Top 5 showdown against No. 2 Baylor in the Jimmy V Classic on Wednesday night. It's the first Top 5 matchup for the fifth-ranked Illini since the 2005 national title game.

With Ohio State off the schedule, Marlee Wierda welcomes Robert Rosenthal to the studio to discuss what this means for Illinois. Their chances of getting to the Big Ten Title game are low, but definitely not zero. Robert points out all the things that need to happen, plus they preview Illinois vs. Iowa as the team gets ready to host the Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium.

Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson recap Illinois' 122-60 win over North Carolina A&T in their first game of the season. The Illini were back at the State Farm Center, with less than 150 people in attendance, but they proved themselves as the No. 8 team in the country with a record-breaking performance in more ways than one. Needless to say, the rest of the season is shaping up to be pretty exciting.

In episode 32 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson recap Illinois' 41-23 win at Nebraska.

Illinois Football is heading back to Champaign with a positive feeling and win number 'uno' under their belt. Robert Rosenthal from Illiniboard.com joins WCIA 3's Marlee Wierda in the studio to break it all down. They chat takeaways, injury report, and the first start for "Lil' Uno"--as Isaiah Williams leads the Illini to their first win of the season while on the road.

In episode 30 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson breakdown Illinois football's 23-20 win over Rutgers, their first victory of the season.

Marlee Wierda is joined by analyst Robert Rosenthal from Illiniboard.com to break down the 41-14 loss against Minnesota. The 2020 squad was expected to be the best in Lovie Smith's tenure so far, but after a disappointing defensive performance, and an offense that couldn't make plays, it seems like the team is going backwards. With Rutgers on deck for next week, Robert says this one is a "must win" for Lovie Smith and the program who start the season 0-3.

14 players sat out against Purdue, including two that tested positive for COVID-19. Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda break down the Purdue-Illinois game, and how the Illini faired without their starting quarterback Brandon Peters. They share their biggest takeaways from Coran Taylor's performance as a fourth string, turned QB1, plus reaction from head coach Lovie Smith and the players after the game. Lot's of positives and negatives to take away from week two--and COVID isn't just one of them.

CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) -- Illinois football gets crushed in the season opener at No. 14 Wisconsin, losing 45-7. WCIA 3's Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson recap the loss in episode 27 of the 3-in-1 podcast.

In episode 26 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda host as they get set for the Illinois football season opener Friday night at No. 14 Wisconsin. They preview the Your Illini Nation Kickoff Show, Thursday night at 6:30 on WCIA, by playing long format interviews with analysts Jeremy Werner from Illini Inquirer and Robert Rosenthal from Illini Board.

In episode 24 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda break down training camp so far for the Illinois football team. With the first game at Wisconsin just 22 days away, the Illini have finally started padded practices. Hear from head coach Lovie Smith, safeties Sydney Brown and Derrick Smith, as well as cornerback Nate Hobbs. Also, a temporary restraining order against the IHSA and its Return to Play Guidelines was denied, what it means moving forward.

On episode 22 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson weigh in on the recent reports surrounding the Big Ten. Several national reports indicate that the university presidents and chancellors are leaning towards a re-vote, with a potential October kickoff for Big Ten football. Will it happen, or will hearts be broken all over again? On a positive note, Marlee and Andy are glad to have the NFL back. They also discuss the recent letter sent by IHSA to the Governor's office, and how regaining control over high school sports could be a big step in the right direction.

The WCIA 3 Sports team is back to a full three-person roster, with Andy Olson joining the squad. Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda welcome him aboard, and fill him in on all the excitement of the department. The crew talks about Andy's journey to the sports team, while revealing one of Marlee's tightly kept secrets. They also look ahead to Illinois sports, as basketball and football could see big years during unprecedented times. They also talk about the NBA boycotts this week, and the role that sports play to promote change.

On Episode 20 on the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda talk about Illinois Football getting back on the field for training camp this week. Also hear from head coach Lovie Smith and several players about practicing during a pandemic, and how they feel about their safety and the season moving forward. They also break down Josh Whitman's round-table discussion from Thursday, and give their thoughts on Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn coming back to the Illinois basketball program.

On Episode 19 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda chat about the loss of a beloved Illinois icon. With the recent passing of Illinois Hall-of-Fame coach Lou Henson, they give an ode to him, and his life well-lived. The IHSA released some big news this week as well, and they recap about all the new guidelines for high school sports going forward.

On Episode 18 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Marlee Wierda is losing her mind--among all else. The clock continues to tick on high school sports, with the IHSA not yet announcing what will happen with the fall season. The future isn't looking so bright though, after the IHSA postponed another board meeting a week, and the Illinois Elementary School Association announcing they won't play junior high schools. With Bret Beherns on vacation, Marlee hosts the podcast solo, recapping the week and the timeline of IHSA events. She also spoke to Unity athletic director Scott Hamilton, and how he's managing the turn of events in Tolono. On the bright side though, baseball is back!

Watching the House of 'Paign compete in the The Basketball Tournament was a much-needed morale boost after a tumultuous week in sports. On Thursday, the IHSA amended their Phase 4 guidelines, while the Big Ten moves to a conference-only schedule. With the fall season still in question, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda discuss the future of high school and college sports, and recap the House of 'Paign's run at TBT.

CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) -- In episode 15 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda break down the new IHSA approved protocols that allow competitions to return. They also hear from Illinois linebacker Milo Eifler on his comments this week both on social media and talking with the media, concerned about college football returning. An Illini baseball player gets an invite to training camp as Major League Baseball starts practicing once again and the Illinois golf teams get a big time gift and a new home course.

In episode 14 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns hosts with special guest Craig Choate in studio. The former WCIA 3 weekend sports anchor fills in for Marlee Wierda, who is on vacation. Bret and Craig chat about the state moving into Phase 4 and what that means for pro, college and high school sports. They also about Craig buying season tickets for Illinois football and how he feels about attending games this fall. Also, hear from new Illini basketball signee Brandon Lieb, who talked with Bret 1-on-1 over FaceTime after committing on Thursday.

In episode 13 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda recap a busy week including the University of Illinois' plan to bring back students on campus this fall, the IHSA approving State Farm Center as the host site for the boys' basketball state tournament and the outlook for high school and college football this fall. We hear from Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman on his outlook for sports now that students will be on campus, IHSA executive director Craig Anderson on sports returning to high schools across the state, as well as Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood sharing his thoughts on the state tourney coming to Champaign.

In episode 12 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda discuss high school sports returning to come capacity, as the IHSA allows teams to get together for workouts. Also hear from high school head coaches, and their take on football coming back in the fall. Illinois football and basketball players also return to campus, while Marlee and Bret also weigh in on the IHSA Boy's Basketball tournament possibly coming back to Champaign.

In episode 11 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda breakdown the IHSA 'Return to Play' guidelines as well as Lovie Smith's first public comments following George Floyd's death. Hear from Smith, who chatted with NBC play-by-play voice Mike Tirico on 'Lunch Talk Live' on Friday. Arcola athletic director and head football coach Nick Lindsey weighs in on getting back on the field.

In episode 10 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda celebrate the state reopening to Phase 3, with Gov. Pritzker lifting the stay at home order. They also chat about the IHSA delaying an announcement for the second straight day on summer contact days. Illinois athletics has a plan to bring football and men's basketball players back starting next week, will they be able to follow the protocol? Plus other stories we covered this week.

On Episode 9 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Marlee Wierda shares Bobby Roundtree's full interview from Friday May, 22nd. The Illini defensive end spoke to the media for the first time since suffering a severe spinal cord injury that occurred one year ago. Also hear from Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman, and Illinois' plan to bring student athletes back on campus.

In episode 8 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda chat Illinois football picking up two commitments this week, one for this fall and one for the Class of 2021. They also recap the Oskee Awards winners, including Ayo Dosunmu's Dike Eddleman honor for the best male Illini athlete. Hear from Ayo, who chatted with the media over Zoom, as he breaks down his NBA Draft thought process. Bret and Marlee also discuss 'The Last Dance' and Illinois Sports Information Director Kent Brown helped facilitate Michael Jordan coming to Champaign to watch his son Jeffrey play for the Illini.

In episode 7 of the 3-in-1 podcast, Craig Choate says goodbye after accepting a new job out of the business. Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda reminisce with Craig about his last 4.5+ years covering Central Illinois sports, both Illinois and high school. The team shares funny stories, memorable moments both on and off camera, along with the top moments and games. The gang also discusses the final 247Sports Class of 2020 basketball recruiting rankings and the most recent two episodes of 'The Last Dance'.

On Episode 6 of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Marlee Wierda hosts from the studio with Craig Choate joining in via Zoom video chat. They discuss the results of the NFL Draft, recent Illinois Football transfers, and the NCAA's support on the name-image-likeness rule. Plus, what they expect the world to look like after the pandemic.

In episode 5 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, Bret Beherns hosts from the studio with Craig Choate and Marlee Wierda both joining in on Zoom, as they do their to practice social distancing. The gang talks about Adam Miller signing, thoughts on Brad Underwood's 50+ minute Zoom press conference with reporters, the IHSA canceling spring sport tournaments, the NFL Draft and more.

On episode 4 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns hosts from the studio with Craig Choate and Marlee Wierda joining from their apartments. The crew talks about the IHSA not canceling spring sports Friday, despite Governor J.B. Pritzker announcing schools would be closed the rest of the semester. Plenty of Illinois basketball news as well with Luke Goode committing during the recording, becoming the first Class of 2021 recruit for the Illini. Ayo becomes declares for the draft, Adam Miller still hasn't signed but named Mr. Basketball, and more!

In the third episode of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns hosts from the studio, with Craig Choate and Marlee Wierda joining in on Zoom, as we do our part to continue social distancing. Kofi Cockburn declaring for the NBA Draft, Ayo's silence, spring sport athletes announcing they're coming back and more, the WCIA 3 sports department talks about the last week in this 51 minute podcast.

In episode two of the WCIA 3-in-1 podcast, Bret Beherns hosts from the studio, with Craig Choate and Marlee Wierda joining the show via FaceTime from their apartments, as we do our best to practice social distancing. They talk Illinois women's basketball coach Nancy Fahey's extension, Illinois men's basketball transfers, assistant coach Jamall Walker leaving the program and what's ahead on the sports horizon during this coronavirus pandemic.

The WCIA 3 sports department debuts its first podcast, the 3-in-1. Bret Beherns and Craig Choate are in the new podcast studio at the station, with Marlee Wierda doing her best social distancing, joining the pod from home.