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Episodes
Jan 1, 2020
Jan 1, 2020
40 min
Travis and Braydon here with The Starting Lineup Podcast bringing the new year with another episode packed with a recap of the Area Holiday Tournaments that took place last week. We also talk about the Illinois Fighting Illini and their Redbox Bowl loss to Cal and what to expect out of the Illini next season.
Dec 31, 2019
Dec 31, 2019
1hr 40 min
It's another episode of The Starting Lineup Podcast and it is a big one today. The year 2019 is coming to an end and a lot happened in 2019. The Starting Lineup Podcast is here to countdown the TOP TEN Sports Stories of 2019. Both at the local level and national level we got you covered. We are so fortunate to live in area with such successful sports programs at the local level. Plus we pay our respects to those who have past on this year. Plus Eric throws a curve ball at us and takes us down a decade rabbit hole. Thanks to everyone that has listened to the pod over the last year. Happy New Year and talk to you in 2020
Dec 28, 2019
Dec 28, 2019
1hr 7 min
It is Saturday December 28th and The Starting Lineup Podcast is here dropping a new episode filled with area holiday basketball tournament talk. There is tournaments all over the area from Effingham and Teutopolis, Dieterich, Vandalia and even all the way down in Sesser. Braydon and Travis here to talk about all the tournament action whats happened and a preview of the rest of the way. It's also the College Football Playoff games so you know we talk about all that as. Plus we talk Illini, NBA and the NFL. Plus tune in next time for a special episode next week as we countdown the top stories of 2019.
Dec 25, 2019
Dec 25, 2019
1hr 8 min
Merry Christmas!! It's The Starting Lineup Podcast dropping a special holiday edition of the pod. It's the holiday's and that means it is time for holiday basketball tournaments everywhere you look. We look at upcoming area holiday tournaments and give our predictions. A stacked Effingham / Teutopolis Christmas Tournament, Altamont travels to Sesser-Valier and Dieterich hosts their own tournament. We didn't forget about the ladies tournaments going on in Mattoon and Charleston. Again Merry Christmas from the three of us at The Starting Lineup and we hope you enjoy what we are doing
Dec 21, 2019
Dec 21, 2019
1hr 9 min
Travis, Braydon, and Eric talk about High School Basketball action from Thursday and Friday. Also they talk about the upcoming Bragging Rights game and some NFL and NBA talk.
Dec 18, 2019
Dec 18, 2019
1hr 4 min
It's Wednesday and you know what that means.. It's time for another edition of The Starting Lineup Podcast. On this episode with the snow postponing nearly every bball game in the area (Casey & Neoga weathered the snow to play on Tuesday) we talk about upcoming holiday tournaments. We also look at the list of teams in each Sub Sectional for postseason play that were released . Also there was a big decision on the future of high school football in the state of Illinois made on Monday, to reverse the 2021 district system. We analyze that decision. All that and more on another entertaining episode of The Starting Lineup Podcast.
Dec 14, 2019
Dec 14, 2019
1hr 15 min
It's Saturday and you know what that means...it means it is time for another episode of The Starting Lineup Podcast to be unleashed. On today's show Braydon and Travis here to talk high school boys basketball. We talk about all the action that happened on Friday night from around the area. We cover some Illini as well, we talk about that big win against #5 Michigan on Wednesday. The Heisman Trophy Ceremony is tonight, is Joe Burrow taking home the trophy with the most famous stiff arm in the business? Plus in overtime we get to the NFL & MLB Free Agent Signings.
Dec 11, 2019
Dec 11, 2019
49 min
Episode 120, Wow 120 of these things huh, It is Wednesday and that means another edition of The Starting Lineup Podcast on this episode we talk about all the high school boys and girls basketball action from the around the area on Monday and Tuesday. We talk some Illini and their big coming up against #5 Michigan. Garrett Cole GOT PAAAIIDD!! the other day we talk about that and of course Eric has to talk about his Cubs off season situation.
Dec 7, 2019
Dec 7, 2019
1hr 12 min
Braydon and Travis here with another episode of The Starting Lineup Podcast. On the pod we talk about all the high school boys basketball action from Friday night. We talk high school girls basketball as well, with the match-up of Altamont and Tri County coming up today. We check in on the first high school basketball polls they came out earlier this week. Plus it is championship Saturday in college football, we discuss the outcomes of the games and how they could effect the playoff. Plus more on overtime
Dec 4, 2019
Dec 4, 2019
47 min
The Starting Lineup Podcast coming at you with another episode on this Wednesday December 4th. On this episode we discuss the high school basketball action from Tuesday night including the Battle of Cromwell with Altamont and Cumberland. We also discuss the Illini basketball game from Monday, talk a little NFL and the new college football playoff rankings. Hope everyone enjoys another entertaining episode of The Starting Lineup Podcast.