Oskee Talk

For fans of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini.

Oskee Talk is a sports podcast hosted by Drew Pastorek, with 383 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Drew Pastorek hosts Oskee Talk, a sports show with 383 episodes published.

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  Episode #407

  Illini Kickoff Countdown: The Secondary

  Aug 17, 202655 min

  In this episode Drew is joined by Pleas Honeywood of The Champaign Room to preview the Fighting Illini DBs: Program departures (6:24) Illinois' "Big Three" are back (7:53) Other notable players returning (20:11) Incoming transfers (25:02) Being more opportunistic (32:24) Newcomers & adding physicality (39:06) Players to watch in '26 (49:10) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #406

  Illini Kickoff Countdown: The Linebackers

  Aug 9, 202629 min

  Drew's 2026 Illini positional previews continue with a look at the linebacking corps: Program departures (3:45) Returning players (8:04) Grant Beerman's emergence (11:33) Incoming transfers (13:21) Incoming freshmen (17:40) Additional breakout candidates (24:25) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #405

  Illini Kickoff Countdown: The D-Line

  Aug 2, 202635 min

  Drew leads off his football preseason previews by breaking down the defensive line: Program departures (5:21) Returning players (7:15) Transfer additions (8:45) Why Illinois' d-line is the most influential position group on the defense (17:27) Incoming freshmen (21:53) Trusting Bielema's evaluations (26:36) Players to watch and sleepers (30:29) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #404

  In Josh We Trust

  Jul 19, 202640 min

  I examine the latest contract extension for Athletic Director Josh Whitman (4:13) and speak about how continuity breeds success (11:06) and the importance of trusting leadership (17:48). I also discuss the tiers of men's hoops' non-conference opponents (20:36), the major questions for the team entering 2026-27 (29:33), and how the Illini have aced the offseason (33:50). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #403

  We're Alllllmost There: The Illini's Non-Conference Schedule is Nearly Complete

  Jul 10, 202648 min

  In this episode I discuss men's basketball season tickets selling out (3:56), a new home for Mihailo Petrovic (10:20) and the Illini's newest non-conference additions (11:52). I also look back on Illinois' last hoops matchup with Winthrop (15:46) and break down the way too early men's Top 25 (23:47) and 2027 NBA mock drafts (29:43). Finally, I reveal which legendary Illini quarterback I would start, bench, or cut (35:00) and share your comments (41:23). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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