06/16/26 Hour 2: Illinois Basketball Adds EIU and Penn to Schedule; Cardinals, Cubs Face Trade Deadline Decisions; Tuesday Draft - Best Smells of All Time
The Drive on ESPN 93.5 kicks off a wildly entertaining Tuesday draft by settling on 'the best smells of all time'—a choice that sparks a hilarious, heartfelt, and surprisingly deep conversation about sensory nostalgia. Curtis Allen opens with the primal, universal appeal of grilling meat, while intern Quinn Turn the Intern delivers a bold, personal pick: cashmere, which she defends as a luxurious, woody-vanilla scent tied to her favorite Bath & Body Works seasonal spray. The draft becomes a cultural snapshot, with Evan Stone choosing the crisp, nostalgic smell of new tires and summer rain, and others weighing in with everything from Irish Spring soap to the scent of a Christmas tree in a fake-lit home. Amid the whimsy, the show delivers serious sports coverage: Illinois football lands four-star wide receiver Bennett Conkey and running back Steven Alexis, setting up a promising 2027 recruiting class. The Cardinals' Dustin May nearly threw a perfect game, and the Cubs pulled off a walk-off win—both setting the stage for a packed broadcast. The episode culminates in a meta-commentary on authenticity: Quinn’s cashmere pick, though polarizing, becomes a symbol of unapologetic self-expression in a media landscape obsessed with approval. The draft reveals more than just personal preferences—it’s a meditation on how smell triggers memory, identity, and belonging.
The smell of grilling meat is the #1 most universally loved smell, symbolizing community and tradition.
Cashmere scent, especially from Bath & Body Works' seasonal spray, is a deeply personal and nostalgic favorite for many.
New tires, freshly mowed grass, and summer rain are top-tier sensory experiences tied to seasonal change and renewal.
Illinois football secured two key recruits: 4-star WR Bennett Conkey and RB Steven Alexis, signaling a strong 2027 class.
Tyrone Wheatley’s arrival as running backs coach is a major, underappreciated upgrade for Illinois' backfield development.
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The Drive Launches with a Wild Draft Twist
“We're going to draft smells. Yep, we'll do that coming up in about 15 minutes. Weird word.”
Illinois Football Lands Key Recruits
The hosts break down the addition of four-star WR Bennett Conkey and RB Steven Alexis to the Illini roster, emphasizing their size, speed, and potential impact on the offense.
The Running Back Room Gets a Major Upgrade
A deep dive into Illinois' running back depth, with Caden Fagan moving to tight end, Jordan Anderson emerging as a short-yardage force, and Tyrone Wheatley joining as the new running backs coach.
The Best Smells of All Time Draft Begins
“I'm going to take a different smell. We talked about walking around the neighborhood. I'm going to talk about you're walking around the neighborhood and you can smell that somebody's having a fire.”
Personal Smells and Nostalgic Memories
The draft reveals deeply personal scent associations: Quinn’s love of cashmere, Curtis’s affection for Irish Spring soap, and Evan’s appreciation for the smell of a Christmas tree.
“Quinn taking her, Quinn turned the intern flag and planting it and going, I'm here and this is my show now, fellas.”
“Okay, I'm going to take a different smell. We talked about walking around the neighborhood. I'm going to talk about you're walking around the neighborhood and you can smell that somebody's having a fire.”
“The smell of money. How about that, sir? We need money. Money. We need money.”
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Evan Stone
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Curtis Allen
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Quinn Turn the Intern
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Barry Lunny
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Bennett Conkey
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Dustin May
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Tyrone Wheatley
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Chicago Cubs
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Bath & Body Works
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San Diego Padres
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