06/10/26 Hour 2: NBA Finals Game 4 preview, why Wemby will win; Cards vs Mets and Cubs vs Rockies preview; Evan goes Hulk Hogan on The World Cup, Brother!
The Drive on ESPN 93.5 delivers a high-energy, chaotic sports podcast blending real analysis with absurd humor, anchored by the dynamic banter between hosts Curtis Allen and Evan Stone. The episode kicks off with a surreal wrestling segment where Evan Stone, the 'pro wrestling intern,' is challenged to step into a real American freestyle match—prompting a mock feud with Pierce the Fierce, who’s both a fan and a reluctant participant. Amid the comedy, the show dives deep into the NBA Finals Game 4 preview, with a bold prediction: Victor Wemby will win the series not just because of his dominance, but because his supporting cast must finally step up—especially after De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper combined for just one three-pointer in Game 3. The hosts dissect the physical toll of the series, noting how Wemby’s opponents are literally wearing him down, and how Jalen Brunson’s injuries and Landry Schmidt’s poor performance are red flags for the Knicks. The episode also covers the Cardinals’ 7-0 win over the Mets, the Cubs’ loss to the Rockies, and a deep dive into the 20-0.com fantasy league, where listeners can build undefeated teams across NFL, NBA, and Illini basketball eras. A standout moment comes when Evan reveals his wife has read 92 books this year—sparking a viral-worthy conversation on book-reading as a romantic trait. The show closes with a fiery, over-the-top pre-game promo for the upcoming World Cup opener, where the hosts predict a U.S.
Wemby’s dominance in the NBA Finals is real, but he needs scoring help from Fox, Harper, and Castle to close out the series.
The Knicks’ supporting cast has underperformed—Fox and Harper combined for 1-of-13 from three in Game 3.
Evan Stone’s wife has read 92 books in 2026, highlighting reading as a surprisingly attractive trait.
20-0.com lets fans build undefeated NFL, NBA, and Illini basketball teams across eras—perfect for summer fun.
The U.S. is heavily favored in the World Cup opener against Paraguay, with hosts predicting a blowout win.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Wrestling Challenge & Chaos Begins
“We happen to have a wrestler on the show. That's what I told him. You'll put the camera on him right now.”
IHSA State Baseball Championship Preview
The hosts preview the IHSA Class 2A State Baseball Championship, highlighting St. Joe Ogden’s 9-0 win and their upcoming semifinal against Ottawa. They discuss the neutral-site format and the excitement of the upcoming games.
NBA Finals Game 4: Wemby’s Path to Victory
“He's got to have some more scoring help around him to pull off game three or game four.”
Cardinals vs Mets & Cubs vs Rockies Recap
The hosts break down the Cardinals’ 7-0 win over the Mets and the Cubs’ loss to the Rockies, highlighting key performances and the need for the Cubs to improve their pitching.
20-0.com Fantasy League & Book Reading Debate
“I'm not sure I can read. I've just memorized a bunch of words.”
“And we're going to make them say, you know, I bleed red, white, and blue.”
“But he's got to have some more scoring help around him to pull off game three or game four.”
“It's like, I'm not sure I can read. I've just memorized a bunch of words.”
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evan stone
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curtis allen
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pierce the fierce
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cardinals baseball
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victor wemby
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world cup soccer
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cubs baseball
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20-0.com
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paraguay soccer
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dane eisenmenger
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54m • 6/10/2026
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52m • 6/11/2026
06/02/26 Hour 1: Chris Kwiecinski from Fox32 Chicago on the Bears' Stadium Situation; Illini Headlines - Quinten Coleman's big game, HOF'er Jenna Hall takes over Softball; Evan vs Texters - World Cup
59m • 6/2/2026
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54m • 6/3/2026
06/04/26 Hour 1: Isaac Ambrose talks Bielema calling out Pete Bevecqua, and is Underwood the GOAT Coach in Illini history?; Knicks stun the Spurs
55m • 6/4/2026
06/04/26 Hour 2: HOF'er Rob Rains talks Cardinals & why this team plays so relaxed, which player is his surprise star; Aaron Donald back to the Rams?; Draft Winner - Most Hateable Athletes
52m • 6/4/2026
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