The Javamen Fighting Illini Podcast
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Set your sails for the JAVAMEN FIGHTING ILLINI PODCAST, the official Illini Basketball podcast of the BIG BANTER Network. We are a group of University of Illinois 2010 alumni that love talking Fighting Illini basketball. Our podcast focuses primarily on Illini basketball with a little football sprinkled in. We share our thoughts on the Fighting Illini, the class of the Big Ten, from a fan perspective. Weekly segments will typically include the following: - Weekly Recap - Weekly Preview - Set Sails in the Vegas Suite - Pass me the Rum Join us for our weekly banter on why we RUN THE BIG. Weekly Contributors include: Nicky Lags "Suds", Scott Spinney "Doctor", Joey Holloran "Dolla Bills", Matt Parenti "Mr. P", Scott Shapiro "Shapopeye", Jamie Ruben "Jubes", Pat Etchingham "Etch", Jesse Stumpf "Jazz", and Paul Biasco "Paulie B". I-L-L I-N-I Presented by BIG BANTER
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Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Set your sails for the JAVAMEN FIGHTING ILLINI PODCAST, the official Illini Basketball podcast of the BIG BANTER Network. We are a group of University of Illinois 2010 alumni that love talking Fighting Illini basketball. Our podcast focuses primarily on Illini basketball with a little football sprinkled in. We share our thoughts on the Fighting Illini, the class of the Big Ten, from a fan perspective. Weekly segments will typically include the following: - Weekly Recap - Weekly Preview - Set Sails in the Vegas Suite - Pass me the Rum Join us for our weekly banter on why we RUN THE BIG. Weekly Contributors include: Nicky Lags "Suds", Scott Spinney "Doctor", Joey Holloran "Dolla Bills", Matt Parenti "Mr. P", Scott Shapiro "Shapopeye", Jamie Ruben "Jubes", Pat Etchingham "Etch", Jesse Stumpf "Jazz", and Paul Biasco "Paulie B". I-L-L I-N-I Presented by BIG BANTER
Language:
English
Episodes
April 3 - Rocket Brad
4/4/2024
The JAVAMEN close out season 2 of the Javamen Fighting Illini Podcast. We recap the Illini's most successful season in 19+ years. The Doc recaps his night in Boston against the Cyclones. Java Joe discusses improvements made by Brad over the years. We discuss what went wrong against the Huskies, including the gameplan according to the Spy.
We are thankful for a hell of a year.
Thank you to Brad, Josh, TJ, Coleman, Ayo, Trent, Kofi, and many others.
Grab a java, or a rum, and tune in.
I-L-L.
Duration:01:05:27
March 12 - Pursuit of Happiness
3/13/2024
'Pede vs. Squad. The debate continues. The JAVA Crew have mixed feelings about our fearless leader, Coach Undy. Has he done enough to earn a lifetime contract by raising us from the depths of despair or does is his failures in March define him? We dish out overall grades and discuss what we want to see for him to earn his keep as a top 10 bagman.
Grab a Java or a Rum, and Tune in.
Duration:01:15:12
March 3 - Brand New Brad
3/4/2024
THIS IS MARCH. Java Spy and Java Suds recap the last few weeks of Illini basketball. We talk about the ELITE offensive output from the Illini and what in-between and in-game adjustments we are seeing out of the new Brad. We give our Captain of the Ship and who is walking the plank. Credit is given to the new Brad in the race of BIG Coach of the year. We preview Purdue and talk about one key adjustment that needs to be made before tip.
Grab a java, or a rum,
and tune in.
Duration:01:12:12
February 21 - JAVA Shaps joins the Huddle
2/23/2024
We have a special episode of the Javamen FIghting Illini Podcast this week as Java Shaps joined the Big Ten Huddle shortly after the Illini's collapse in Happy Valley.
Grab a java, or a rum, and tune in.
Duration:01:12:36
February 8 - Daydreamin'
2/9/2024
Java Etch, Java Jubes, and Java Suds are back from a mini hiatus to talk some Illini basketball. We recap the past few weeks, including an in depth look of the good, bad, and ugly from the Nebraska game and preview the upcoming Quad 1 matchup in East Lansing. Java Etch explains why we as Illini bball fans should remain grateful, while Jubes and Suds are waiting on March success.
Grab a java, or a rum, and tune in.
Duration:01:02:18
January 25 - Missed Opportunity
1/26/2024
Java Shaps and Java Joe recap the Illini's missed opportunity in Evanston. Java Joe reminds everyone who Juwan's daddy is. Java Shaps was not happy in the Kittie's high school gym. We discuss what TSJ's return means for the team and preview the upcoming game at home against IU.
Grab a java, or a rum, and tune in.
Duration:01:00:32
January 14 - Braduary's Kryptonite
1/14/2024
Java Suds and Java Shaps get together for a quick recap of the Illini's loss in Champaign against the Terps. Not even Braduary can solve BU's puzzle against the Maryland. We (try) to captain the ship and plank a few others. The night is darkest before the dawn. Grab a java or a rum, and tune in.
Duration:00:34:42
January 4 - Heart of Champions
1/5/2024
The Crewman get together to recap the Illini victories against Mizzou and Northwestern. We talk captain of the ship and who is walking the plank. Java Joe has AD Josh Whitman making his first ever captain appearance. We close things out by previewing the top 10 matchup in West Lafayette Friday night. Java Jubes provides the treasure map to how to take down the Boilermakers. Java Suds is feeling good about a victory Friday.
Grab a java, or a rum, and tune in.
Duration:00:58:20
December 20 - The Crewman head to the 'Lou
12/21/2023
Java Suds, Joe, Jubes, and Doc get together to talk bragging rights. The Crewman share their thoughts about the Illini's matchup against Mizzou in the 'Lou and are feeling very optimistic. Java Joe shares Brad's history over the past six years in the Bragging rights games. We jump into the Vegas Suite. Java Joe confirms the Enterprise center serves rum.
Grab a java, or a rum,
and tune in.
Duration:01:07:58
December 11 - Java Shaps joins the BIG Ten Huddle
12/12/2023
We have a special episode as one of the Crewman, Java Shaps, joined the BIG Ten Huddle to recap this past week of BIG basketball. Java Shaps makes his presence felt by sharing his thoughts on the Illini's loss to the Volunteers this past weekend.
Grab a Java, or a Rum, and tune in.
Check out the BIG Ten Huddle link below for weekly episodes on everything you need to know for the BIG Ten.
https://open.spotify.com/show/4tMaraKvafFzjUrXGq2c4w?si=3524e29fa881421b
Duration:01:07:13
December 7 - Illini Run it Back in NYC
12/8/2023
Join Java Spy and Java Joe as they recap the two huge Illini wins this past week on the East Coast. Almost exactly one year from the day, the Illini get a massive win in the garden. The Crewman discuss the emergence of Marcus Aurelius Domask. We play captain of the ship and who has to walk the plank. We close it out with a preview of the upcoming game in Knoxville.
Grab a java, or a rum, and tune in.
Duration:00:57:38
November 22 - The JAVAMEN meet the BIG TEN Huddle
11/22/2023
We have a special episode of the Javamen podcast this week. Java Suds joins the Big Ten Huddle, one of the Big Banter Network's weekly podcasts, to discuss the future of the NCAA and recap this past week's BIG Ten games, including the Marquette/Illinois game.
Make sure you guys check out the Big Ten Huddle and subscribe, you can find the Big Ten Huddle podcast here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4tMaraKvafFzjUrXGq2c4w?si=a0a2d73d86624f4a
Grab a Java or a Rum, and tune in.
Happy Thanksgiving Illini Nation.
Duration:01:06:31
November 15 - A reason(s)? things went wrong
11/16/2023
Java Suds, Java Joe, and the Spy recap the Illini's tough loss at home against Marquette. Java Joe gives his take on the electric environment in Champaign before tip. We talk captain of the ship and who is walking the plank. The Spy has a plank that you will want to tune in for. Joe pulls out his treasure map scroll and outlines the path to Elmo's in Indy.
Grab a Java or a Rum and tune in.
Duration:00:52:50
November 8 - Turmoil in the Cabins
11/9/2023
Java Jubes, Etch, Doc and our Marquette correspondent, Wubes, get together to recap the Illini victory over EIU. The Javamen crown a new captain of the ship while also suspect turmoil in the cabins. Wubes provides his take on the Marquette roster and what he expects to see in next week's marquee matchup. Java Etch closes it out with a pressing question for our outside observer.
Grab a java, or a rum, and tune in.
Duration:01:10:21
November 2 - The Sun is Rising
11/3/2023
Java Suds and Java Spy get together to recap the preseason Illini basketball game against KU. We share our thoughts on who is the Captain of the ship and who is walking the plank in the early going. Java Suds and Java Shaps change their tune a bit about the trajectory of the Illini basketball season. We breakdown the BIG BANTER Network's coaching rankings. We preview the first 2 weeks of the season and close it out with everyone's favorite segment - Illini Castaways.
Grab a Java or a Rum, and tune in.
Duration:01:01:04
October 12 - Follow the (Pirate) Booty
10/13/2023
Suds, Doc, and Java Etch get together to preview the 2023-2024 Fighting Illini basketball season. The Doc follows the pirate's booty and identifies an interesting outlier. Java Etch cross-examines the full year schedule. Suds doesn't want expectations for the program to be tempered. The Crewman predict number of BIG wins for the year and where we place in the conference.
Grab a Java, or a Rum, and tune in.
Duration:01:07:51
August 17 - Season 2 return of the JAVAMEN
8/18/2023
Set Your Sails for the Orange and Blue Seas.
The JAVAMEN are back for Season 2 and we have a special announcement. We have partnered with the Big Banter Network, your home for BIG Ten Podcasts. The JAVAMEN are the official podcast of Illinois basketball. Check out the Big Banter website below.
Suds, Java Joe, Jubes, and Spy get together to kick things off for the year. We start things off by swabbing the deck where the Crewman give their take on roster turnover. We search for the buried treasure for the upcoming season and give our outlook on the basketball program. Finally, we close it out with some thoughts on Bert and the Boys.
See you at Elmo's in December.
Grab a Java, or a Rum, and tune in.
www.bigbantersports.com
Duration:01:25:41
March 14 - Lights are Bright
3/15/2023
Suds, Java Joe, Java Etch, and the Spy talk why the Illini are built for March. We briefly recap the BIG Ten tourney and preview the matchup against Arkansas in Des Moines. Thursday will be a matchup of six future NBA players. Positive Mental Attitude will take this team to the promised land.
Will Brad finally lead us to our first Sweet 16 in his six year tenure?
Grab a Java or a Rum and tune in.
Duration:01:09:21
March 2 - Heart and Soul
3/3/2023
The JAVAMEN have a little more pep in their step as we pod right after the thriller against the Wolverines in Champaign. We have a special guest, Marquette Alum JAVA WUBES, twin brother of JAVA JUBES. The Ruben brothers join Dolla Bills (JAVA Joe) and Suds to recap the Michigan game and the past two weeks of Illini basketball. We talk Captain of the Ship and Walk the Plank (SPOILER: Brad's son Juwan is walking the plank as his losing streak continues). Wubes gives a breakdown of why Marquette is a potential 2 seed in the NCAA tournament. Jubes goes toe to toe with JAVA Etch for best monologue of the year. Dolla Bills gives the Illini State of the Union.
Grab a java or a rum and tune in.
Duration:01:21:51
February 16 - Never Change BU
2/17/2023
The Javamen have a special guest, IU alum JR Taylor, who joins the podcast to preview the game in Bloomington this Saturday. Java Etch emcees with the Doc, Java P, and Java Joe. We recap the Illini victory against Rutgers and the loss in Happy Valley. JR and Joe throw some haymakers. P stays deep below deck and one member of the Javamen joins him.
Come step into the Vegas suite for some line predictions for Saturday.
Grab a Java or a Rum and tune in.
Duration:01:05:10