https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/rss en © 2026 University of Illinois A public media exploration of sports and culture Illinois Public Media - WILL Bandwagoneers Brian Moline, Lisa Bralts, and John Steinbacher stand bravely at the intersection of sports and culture, trying to make sense of the increasingly confusing-but-compelling world of sports. Bandwagoneers Brian Moline, Lisa Bralts, and John Steinbacher stand bravely at the intersection of sports and culture, trying to make sense of the increasingly confusing-but-compelling world of sports. Results: Always pending. Follow the gang on Twitter: @bndwgnpdcst episodic Illinois Public Media will-web@illinois.edu willamfmtv@gmail.com willamfmtv@gmail.com no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/turn-out-the-lights https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/turn-out-the-lights Turn Out the Lights… Bandwagon It's true - the party is over for Bandwagon after 56 episodes. But don't be sad it's over - be happy it happened! It's true - the party is over for Bandwagon after 56 episodes. But don't be sad it's over - be happy it happened! bandwagon podcast john steinbacher lisa bralts brian moline sports Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:50:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/women-dig-the-long-ball https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/women-dig-the-long-ball Women Dig the Long Ball Bandwagon What do (some) women love? The long ball, and a well-executed double play, and great pitching, and hitting streaks, and... you get the picture. Women love baseball, so why aren't more of them in the game? Team Bandwagon discusses... with an actual woman in the game. What do (some) women love? The long ball, and a well-executed double play, and great pitching, and hitting streaks, and... you get the picture. Women love baseball, so why aren't more of them in the game? Team Bandwagon discusses... with an actual woman in the game. women john steinbacher brian moline lisa bralts baseball nba basketball nhl playoffs Thu, 24 May 2018 15:20:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/draft-day https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/draft-day Draft Day Bandwagon In this week's episode, we dive into everything about the draft in all the major pro sports. As we discuss the recent NFL Draft and evaluate the picks and more. We also talk about the Illinois Marathon that wrapped up this weekend and the One and Done rule in college basketball. In this week's episode, we dive into everything about the draft in all the major pro sports. As we discuss the recent NFL Draft and evaluate the picks and more. We also talk about the Illinois Marathon that wrapped up this weekend and the One and Done rule in college basketball. draft nfl draft nhl draft mlb draft nba draft chicago bears chicago white sox illinois marathon lebron james nba playoffs college basketball one and done darius bazley lisa bralts roger blanco brian moline john steinbacher Fri, 04 May 2018 13:35:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/weather-or-not https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/weather-or-not Weather or Not Bandwagon Team Bandwagon is back to full strength as we talk about the Boston Marathon as it has Illinois ties, Illini sports and its transfers, and the rise and success of the new franchise in the NHL. Also, we bring in avid NBA fan and producer of the show 21st, Alan Montecillo, as he talks about the NBA Playoffs. Team Bandwagon is back to full strength as we talk about the Boston Marathon as it has Illinois ties, Illini sports and its transfers, and the rise and success of the new franchise in the NHL. Also, we bring in avid NBA fan and producer of the show 21st, Alan Montecillo, as he talks about the NBA Playoffs. bandwagon podcast boston marathon tatyana mcfadden sarah sellers illini sports mark smith illini volleyball transfers las vegas golden knights nhl playoffs alan montecillo nba playoffs nba mlb lisa bralts brian moline john steinbacher roger blanco Fri, 20 Apr 2018 11:39:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/numbers-never-lie https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/numbers-never-lie Numbers Never Lie Bandwagon The NCAA tournaments have wrapped up, as Team Bandwagon talks about the outcome of both the men's and women's games, Illini Sports, baseball, and more. Also, this week we bring in Fighting Illini Baseball Manager of Analytics Charlie Young as he talks about how he got started and his role on the team!  The NCAA tournaments have wrapped up, as Team Bandwagon talks about the outcome of both the men's and women's games, Illini Sports, baseball, and more. Also, this week we bring in Fighting Illini Baseball Manager of Analytics Charlie Young as he talks about how he got started and his role on the team!  bandwagon marchmadness illinois basketball illinois football littyville mlb st. louis cardinals john steinbacher brian moline roger blanco lisa bralts illinois baseball metrics tommy pham donte devincenzo umbc basketball zlatan ibrahimovic charlie young Fri, 06 Apr 2018 10:19:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/win-or-go-home https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/win-or-go-home Win or Go Home Bandwagon It’s the best time of the year...MARCH MADNESS!! We bring in a special guest: ESPN Insider and Illini graduate John Gasaway as he talks about teams that are sleepers, favorites, and Illini basketball. Also, we recap Spring Training, NFL combine and other things around the sports world! So sit back, relax, and come jump on the Bandwagon! It’s the best time of the year...MARCH MADNESS!! We bring in a special guest: ESPN Insider and Illini graduate John Gasaway as he talks about teams that are sleepers, favorites, and Illini basketball. Also, we recap Spring Training, NFL combine and other things around the sports world! So sit back, relax, and come jump on the Bandwagon! marchmadness bandwagon bandwagon podcast illinois basketball nfl combine spring training illini sports chicago white sox chicago cubs chicago bears brakets john steinbacher brian moline roger blanco Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:52:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/hair-of-the-olympic-dog https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/hair-of-the-olympic-dog Hair of the Olympic Dog Bandwagon The Bandwagon crew deals with its Winter Olympics hangover by, well, talking about the Winter Olympics. Also: the 411 on what it's really like to drive a Zamboni, bad renditions of the national anthem, and much more, of course. The Bandwagon crew deals with its Winter Olympics hangover by, well, talking about the Winter Olympics. Also: the 411 on what it's really like to drive a Zamboni, bad renditions of the national anthem, and much more, of course. bandwagon bandwagon podcast winter olympics curling snowboarding biathlon women's hockey fergie national anthem big ten tournament men's college basketball zamboni todd sweet brian moline john steinbacher lisa bralts roger blanco carl lewis Sat, 03 Mar 2018 15:19:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/winter-fun-and-winter-games https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/winter-fun-and-winter-games Winter Fun and Winter Games Bandwagon Good news, everyone - it's Olympic season!! We recap the early results and the main story lines involving the Games. Also, we have a special guest: Illini Wrestler Isaiah Martinez comes in to discuss his career and MORE. So sit back, relax, and come jump on the Bandwagon! Good news, everyone - it's Olympic season!! We recap the early results and the main story lines involving the Games. Also, we have a special guest: Illini Wrestler Isaiah Martinez comes in to discuss his career and MORE. So sit back, relax, and come jump on the Bandwagon! bandwagon brian moline lisa bralts john steinbacher roger blanco illinois wrestling isaiah martinez winter olympics shaun white illinois basketball ice dancing chicago cubs Fri, 16 Feb 2018 11:18:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/back-in-the-t-league https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/back-in-the-t-league Back in the T-League Bandwagon It's a Travis Tate version of the Bandwagon, which means at least 25% more awesomeness - plus tennis, Winter Olympics, the NBA and a lot more! It's a Travis Tate version of the Bandwagon, which means at least 25% more awesomeness - plus tennis, Winter Olympics, the NBA and a lot more! bandwagon travis tate john steinbacher brian moline lisa bralts illinois basketball nba basketball nba d-league australian open caroline wozniacki roger federer tennis michigan state us gymnastics larry nassar Wed, 31 Jan 2018 14:45:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/skating-into-2018 https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/skating-into-2018 Skating Into 2018 Bandwagon Who talks about Olympic speed skating, Serena Williams' birth story, the Chicago Bulls' weird fans, running, and yoga all in the same 50-minute span? Bandwagon, of course. HAPPY NEW YEAR. Who talks about Olympic speed skating, Serena Williams' birth story, the Chicago Bulls' weird fans, running, and yoga all in the same 50-minute span? Bandwagon, of course. HAPPY NEW YEAR. speed skating winter olympics australian open rafael nadal serena williams maternal health yoga running chicago bulls liverpool fc phillippe coutinho katherine reutter-adamek Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:50:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/wrap-it-up-well-take-it https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/wrap-it-up-well-take-it Wrap It Up, We’ll Take It Bandwagon Bandwagon's year-end wrap up includes the year's most interesting/compelling stories (according to Brian, Lisa, and John, anyway), an interview with Big Ten Network's Alex Roux, and some MLB Hall of Fame inductee dish. Enjoy! Bandwagon's year-end wrap up includes the year's most interesting/compelling stories (according to Brian, Lisa, and John, anyway), an interview with Big Ten Network's Alex Roux, and some MLB Hall of Fame inductee dish. Enjoy! sports big ten network alex roux alan trammell jack morris jennifer frey derek jeter lavar ball brad underwood Thu, 14 Dec 2017 12:51:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/ella-masar-is-kind-of-a-big-deal https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/ella-masar-is-kind-of-a-big-deal Ella Masar is Kind of a Big Deal Bandwagon We chat with Urbana native Ella Masar McLeod, who is making a splash in European professional soccer and now may play for Team Canada in the 2019 World Cup. Plus, why is the men's Big Ten basketball conference starting so early? We chat with Urbana native Ella Masar McLeod, who is making a splash in European professional soccer and now may play for Team Canada in the 2019 World Cup. Plus, why is the men's Big Ten basketball conference starting so early? big ten college football lovie smith nba basketball team canada european soccer soccer lebron james Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:36:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/working-and-trying-to-get-better-every-day https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/working-and-trying-to-get-better-every-day Working and Trying to Get Better Every Day Bandwagon Bandwagon talks to the Nancy Fahey, one of the most successful Division III basketball coaches ever, about the transition to coaching the University of Illinois women's team. Plus all the other usual shenanigans. Bandwagon talks to the Nancy Fahey, one of the most successful Division III basketball coaches ever, about the transition to coaching the University of Illinois women's team. Plus all the other usual shenanigans. fighting illini women's basketball nba nancy fahey college athletics university of illinois athletics mls ugly christmas sweaters nfl dna testing Wed, 15 Nov 2017 11:42:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/we-heart-that-basketball https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/we-heart-that-basketball We Heart That Basketball Bandwagon The latest ep has John, Lisa, and Brian firmly ensconced in the season. Which season, you ask? So many possible seasons! Football (which doesn’t come up), soccer (which also doesn’t come up, weirdly), baseball (which does)… but special guest Travis Tate takes us up and down the court, so basketball it is. The latest ep has John, Lisa, and Brian firmly ensconced in the season. Which season, you ask? So many possible seasons! Football (which doesn’t come up), soccer (which also doesn’t come up, weirdly), baseball (which does)… but special guest Travis Tate takes us up and down the court, so basketball it is. lisa bralts john steinbacher brian moline travis tate nba basketball major league baseball iditarod steve kerr espn world series Wed, 01 Nov 2017 10:38:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/cubs-baseball-is-supposed-to-be-fun https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/cubs-baseball-is-supposed-to-be-fun (CUBS) BASEBALL IS (SUPPOSED TO BE) FUN Bandwagon What's up with Cubs as they try to defend their crown? Bleacher Nation's Michael Cerami provides analysis and insight. Plus, what's up with U.S Soccer? And Men's College Basketball? And runaway cows? What's up with Cubs as they try to defend their crown? Bleacher Nation's Michael Cerami provides analysis and insight. Plus, what's up with U.S Soccer? And Men's College Basketball? And runaway cows? chicago cubs bleacher nation u.s. soccer men's college basketball mls stadiums cows corked bats major league baseball major league soccer nlcs Tue, 17 Oct 2017 13:10:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/Legends_lists_lore_and_much_much_more https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/Legends_lists_lore_and_much_much_more Legends, Lists, Lore and Much Much More Bandwagon This episode is almost as jam-packed as the Illini Legends, Lists and Lore book we discuss with author Mike Pearson. Plus, we touch on juiced baseballs, concussions, whistle blowing and football controversies. This episode is almost as jam-packed as the Illini Legends, Lists and Lore book we discuss with author Mike Pearson. Plus, we touch on juiced baseballs, concussions, whistle blowing and football controversies. university of illinios illini sports concussions whistelblowing men's college basketball mike pearson soccer college football nachos rafael nadal roger federer nfl Thu, 28 Sep 2017 08:37:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/getting-into-the-swing https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/getting-into-the-swing Getting Into the Swing Bandwagon Our intrepid Bandwagoneers do their best (with mixed results) to stick to sports throughout this week's episode, which includes a chat with brand new University of Illinois head volleyball coach Chris Tamas. Our intrepid Bandwagoneers do their best (with mixed results) to stick to sports throughout this week's episode, which includes a chat with brand new University of Illinois head volleyball coach Chris Tamas. university of illinois volleyball chris tamas jemele hill ezekiel elliott cleveland indians us open sloane stephens rafael nadal colin kaepernick Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:12:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/the-write-stuff https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/the-write-stuff The Write Stuff? Bandwagon In the second episode of the season, the gang chats with The Athletic Chicago's Jon Greenberg about working for a sports journalism startup that focuses on writing. They also revisit the controversy surrounding Renée Richards, and talk about the crazy start to the US Open Tennis Championship. In the second episode of the season, the gang chats with The Athletic Chicago's Jon Greenberg about working for a sports journalism startup that focuses on writing. They also revisit the controversy surrounding Renée Richards, and talk about the crazy start to the US Open Tennis Championship. the athletic sports journalism tennis major league soccer Fri, 01 Sep 2017 13:16:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/getting-the-bandwagon-back-together https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/getting-the-bandwagon-back-together Getting the Band(wagon) Back Together Bandwagon Bandwagon's hiatus is O-V-E-R. The third season gets off to a most excellent start with a roundtable discussion of current events in sports, guest Will Leitch talking the death of domes, a controversy involving the "scent of the game" (ew), and some fave moments in social media. Bandwagon's hiatus is O-V-E-R. The third season gets off to a most excellent start with a roundtable discussion of current events in sports, guest Will Leitch talking the death of domes, a controversy involving the "scent of the game" (ew), and some fave moments in social media. controversy bandwagon eli manning sports memorabilia will leitch st. louis cardinals Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:18:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/finals-weak https://will.illinois.edu/bandwagon/program/finals-weak Final’s Weak? Bandwagon Yep, the Bandwagon lineup is taking a breather for much of the summer. But before we go: We muse on quantifying team chemistry with a scientist who's actually studying it, the work of sportswriter/commentator Frank Deford (who recently retired from NPR), and our pal Travis Tate comes in for the episode to talk about the NBA basketball playoffs and lots more. Yep, the Bandwagon lineup is taking a breather for much of the summer. But before we go: We muse on quantifying team chemistry with a scientist who's actually studying it, the work of sportswriter/commentator Frank Deford (who recently retired from NPR), and our pal Travis Tate comes in for the episode to talk about the NBA basketball playoffs and lots more. chemistry frank deford nba basketball travis tate hobby horse tournament Sat, 13 May 2017 18:14:00 -0500 no